Events for expats
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Lecture: new findings on Hagia Sophia The American Research Institute in Turkey invites the public to attend a lecture by Dr. Jan Kostenec, Dept. of Monument Care, Municipality of Prague ARIT-NEH Fellow on "New Evidence for the Architecture and Decoration of the Byzantine Hagia Sophia Complex in Istanbul". Dr. Kostenec will present the results of the British-Czech archaeological survey undertaken from 2004-2009. Monday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the institute: Üvez Sok., No. 5 / Arnavutköy, Istanbul (0212) 257 8111
Kurusawa’s paIntIngs at Pera
Japanese master of cinema Akira Kurusawa is the man behind 87 extraordinary drawings in a new exhibit at Pera Museum through April 26. Kurusawa was inspired not only by Japanese culture but also by the great masters of European art such as Van Gogh, Czanne and Chagall. Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sunday, 12:00-6:00 p.m. Meşrutiyet Caddesi / Tepebaşı
Language Group in Taksim
This free language exchange group meets every Wednesday, 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Practice a foreign language and help others practice yours in a friendly, relaxed
atmosphere. All levels and language speakers are welcome. No fee, no registration necessary. Dilek Pastanesi, Istiklal Caddesinde #341 (Past Galatasaray Lisesi on the left) For more information: dan_diehl@hotmail.com or (0534) 239 0553
Master of magic
This weekend Lee Alex, winner of Merlin-Illusionist of the Year, will perform his last "Magic Dreams" shows at TIM Show Center in Maslak. Tickets can be purchased through Biletix. Sat., Feb. 28 at 4:00 and 9:00 p.m.
Alexandrov Red Army Choir
The Alexandrov Red Army Choir that celebrates 81st anniversary will perform at Anadolu Gösteri Merkezi on March 8 and 9 in Ankara. The choir has visited Ankara in the previous years. The tickets can be purchased through Biletix.
Call to join a capella choir
KorIst announced last week that it is looking for singers for the spring/summer season 2009. The piece to be prepared for auditions is Locus Iste by Bruckner. The music and midis etc. are available through the group. Rehearsals will be usually on Wednesdays. A recording of audition music and details about the next audition are on the Web site. www.korist.org
Express lunch at W Hotel
Spice Market restaurant is offering a daytime retreat Ğ a communal dining experience in the stylish interior of the W Istanbul. Join others for "Bento Box" if you’re looking for a quick and exciting lunch. Bento Box is a 20 minute Express Lunch from 12:00-4:00 p.m. 28 TL. Akaretler / Beşiktaş
!f fIlm fest in Ankara
The Istanbul International Independent Film Festival is screening around 70 of the year’s most talked-about titles. The last of !f films will be screened in Ankara’s AFM Cepa Movie Theater this weekend through Sunday. Tickets are on sale via Mybilet (www.mybilet.com). For movie listings and festival activities in English: http://2009.ifistanbul.com.