Madama Butterfly Opera & Other December Events in Valencia

December (2009) Events in Valencia

EXHIBITIONS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

• Alex Francis
  When? October 2 - January 10
  Where? Fundación Chirivella Soriano
  What? An exhibition of works from throughout the career of Valencian photographer Alex Francis, whose work focuses on the image of the body.

• Gerardo Vielba (1921 - 1992)
  When? October 15 - December 6
  Where? MUVIM
  What? An exhibition displaying 87 works by Spanish photographer Gerardo Vielba.

• José Cendón
  When? November 19 - December 13
  Where? IVAM
  What? An exbhition of photographs taken by José Cendón, winner of the World Press Photo and Pictures of the Year in 2007. He completed most of his work in Africa.

• La aventura espacial The Space Adventure
  When? October 1 - December 31
  Where? Museo de Ciencias Príncipe Felipe (City of Arts & Sciences)
  What? An interactive exhibit dedicated to astronomy and the journey into space. Learn all about black holes, the phases of hte moon, the colors in space, the sun, the international space station, shuttle and rocket launches and much more.

• El esplendor del renacimiento en Aragón The Splendor of the Renaissance in Aragón
  When? October 21 - January 10
  Where? Museo de Bellas Artes
  What? An exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculptures, silverwork and other artwork that highlights the evolution of art in Aragón over the course of the 15th and 16th centuries.

• Oro y plata. Lujo y distinción en la antigüedad hispana Golf and Silver. Luxury and Distinction in Ancient Spain
  When? September 24 - December 6
  Where? Museo de la Prehistoria y de las Culturas de Valencia
  What? An exhibition of antique Spanish items created of gold and silver.

• Visión de España. Sorolla. Vision of Spain. Sorolla.
  When? October 1 - January 10
  Where? Fundación Bancaja
  What? An exhibition of artwork by Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla. 48 pieces are on display, including the Visión de España series painted by Sorolla for the Hispanic Society of America as well as 14 works own by the Fundación Bancaja.

• Alberto Bañuelos
  When? September 30 - January 10
  Where? IVAM
  What? An exhibition of marble sculptures crafted by Alberto Bañuelos.

• Marvel Superhéroes Marvel Superheroes
  When? July 1 (2008) - July 1 (2010)
  Where? Museo de Ciencias Príncipe Felipe (City of Arts & Sciences)
  What? Exhibition that explores the science and technology related to the world of comics and to the success of the Marvel empire.

• Historia del dinero History of Money
  When? April 29 - December 30
  Where? Museo de Prehistoria y de las Culturas de Valencia (C/ Corona, 36)
  What? An exhibition looking at the diverse objects used in exchanges and in amassing wealth over the course of history. Features relics from five continents.
  

THEATRE

• Tres Sombreros de Copa
  When? October 21 - December 27
  Where? Teatro Talia
  What? A comedy written in 1932 by Miguel Mihura, now considered one of the best works of comedic theatre.

• Un Dios Salvaje
  When? December 4 - December 30
  Where? Teatro Olympia
  What? An intelligent comedy in which two couples get together to civilly discuss a scuffle between their sons. However, both couples defend their territory and end up fighting themselves.

• Fiebre del Sábado Noche
  When? December 6 - January 10
  Where? Teatro Olympia
  What? Stage production of the famous Saturday Night Fever.

• Madama Butterfly
  When? December 9 - January 3
  Where? Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía
  What? Opera production of Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly, an opera in three acts.

• Los 39 Escalones
  When? December 19 - December 30
  Where? Teatro Serrano
  What? Comedic stage version of Alfred Hitchcock's 1939 thriller The 39 Steps. A fun farce.

• Coro, Ballet y Orquesta del Ejército Ruso de San Petersburgo
  When? December 22
  Where? Palacio de Congresos de Valencia
  What? Performance combining ballet, orchestra music and singing. Over 100 performers participate in a production representative of Russian folk culture, music and dance.

CONCERTS & MUSIC

• Orquesta de Valencia
  When? December 3 & 11
  Where? Palau de la Música de Valencia
  What? Concert by the Orchestra of Valencia.

• Nach
  When? December 4
  Where? Sala Mirror
  What? www.nach.es

• Los Fabulososs Blueshakers
  When? December 5
  Where? Black Note Club
  What? Blues band Los Fabulosos Blueshakers

• Belcea Quartet
  When? December 9
  Where? Palau de la Música de Valencia
  What? www.belceaquartet.com

• Benito Kamelas
  When? December 11
  Where? Sala Mirror
  What? www.benitokamelas.com

• Los Coronas
  When? December 12
  Where? Sala Wah Wah
  What? www.loscoronas.com

• Quique González
  When? December 12 & December 22
  Where? Sala Mirror
  What? www.quiquegonzalez.com

• The Sixteen - Symphony of Harmony and Invention
  When? December 13
  Where? Palau de la Música de Valencia
  What? www.the-sixteen.org.uk

• Irene Aranda Kintet
  When? December 16
  Where? Jimmy Glass
  What? www.irenearanda.com

• Devòlver
  When? December 19
  Where? Matisse
  What? www.devolver.co.cc

• Concierto de Navidad
  When? December 20
  Where? Palau de la Música de Valencia
  What? Classical music Christmas concert.

• Lorin Maazel
  When? December 20
  Where? Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía
  What? www.maestromaazel.com

• Antonio Orozco
  When? December 26
  Where? Palau de la Música de Valencia
  What? www.antonioorozco.com

• Strauss Festival Orchestra
  When? December 27
  Where? Palacio de Congresos de Valencia
  What? www.straussfestivalorchestra.com

• Concert de Nadal
  When? December 27
  Where? Palau de la Música de Valencia
  What? Classical music.

• Alabama Gospel Choir
  When? December 30
  Where? Palacio de Congresos de Valencia
  What? www.amgospelchoir.com

SPORTS

• XIV Ciclocross Internacional Ciudad de Valencia
  When? December 20
  Where? Turia Riverbed Park, between the Campanar and 9 de octubre bridges.
  What? Bike race.

OTHER CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

• II Semana de la Artesanía de la Comunidad Valenciana
  When? December 4 - December 8
  Where? Feria Valencia
  What? Large crafts fair.

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