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Architectural office of modular construction in Porto wins international award
The architectural firm Summary, from Porto and headquartered at UPTEC - Science and Technology Park of Porto University has won the international Red Dot Award: Design Concepts, in the "Habitat" category, with the Gomos Modular Building System. The project is on display till January 2018 at the Red Dot Museum in Singapore.
Run-up to Porto Marathon
Porto Marathon is held 5 November and registrations are open. As in previous years, Porto marathon gathers thousands of athletes of all ages. In 2016, the event brought together 15,000 athletes.
Porto is Portugal Fashion's runway for three days
Porto hosted the 41st edition of Portugal Fashion which over three days welcomed the Spring/summer 2018 collections by renowned designers, new talent and national brands. Customs, Cais Novo, Tram Museum and former Industrial Abattoir were the stages of these eclectic collections, telling of the creativity that revamps the fashion industry in the country.
Porto Granfondo is expected to gather thousands of cyclists
The Porto Granfondo is expected to gather thousands of cyclists on the banks of the River Douro, Sunday morning, 29 October. This bicycle touring takes place on open road and in a festive atmosphere. This sport discipline is for the second year running included in the official schedule of the Portuguese Cycling Federation.
There is opera in the Coliseu Porto and it starts with Puccini's opera Turandot
"Turandot", by Giacomo Puccini, is featured in Coliseu Porto bringing back opera to the city of Porto Saturday, 21 October, starting at 8 pm. "There is opera in the Coliseu!" became the bywords of the city of Porto under the agreement signed between Coliseu Porto and the São Carlos National Theatre. This joint partnership will enable Coliseu Porto to stage incredible world-class opera shows.
A Tarumba - Puppet Theatre features "Este não é o nariz de Gógol..." (This is not Gógol's nose?), 21 October in Rivoli
The Puppet Theatre "A Tarumba" features the performance "Este não é o nariz de Gógol..." (This is not Gógol's nose?), 21 October in Rivoli. The show is based on Gógol's world (reminiscente of Godot) and Jacques Prévert. The play takes place in a kitsch ambiance, which relies on paper jointed figures and objects to translate the surreal and absurd world we live in.
Cello and piano concert pays tribute to Guilhermina Suggia
The School of Music Guilhermina Suggia promotes, 21 October, a concert to honour cellist from Porto, Guilhermina Suggia (1885/1950), that will take place in Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão (Carlos Alberto Square), at 6 pm, with free entrance.
Quinta do Covelo shows bats
Starting at 6 pm, there will be a role play of the tale "Apollinaris, the adventurous bat" and then a field trip to watch and hear bats. This is an excellent opportunity to dispel myths about this nocturnal flying mammals and get to know a bit of their living habits.
"Porto" is released in cinemas across the country 19 October
The film "Porto" by Gabe klinger premieres in theatres nationwide 19 October. US-based Brazilian filmmaker shot the film in the city of Porto in 2015. It is the first feature-length film to be directly sponsored by Porto City Hall. The movie was awarded in the La Biennale di Venezia Festival and has contributed to put Porto in the world cinematographic roadmap.
Physical fitness in the gardens of Palácio de Cristal
Under the Municipal Programme "Dias com Energia" (Days with Energy), people are invited to take up new sports such as Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi, 21 October in the gardens of Palácio de Cristal.