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The Presidency of Cabo Verde invites Mayor Rui Moreira for a conference on Local Authorities and Regionalisation
Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, participates in the 6th Edition of the Week of the Republic of Cabo Verde at the invitation of the Presidency of the said country. Rui Moreira will speak at this event about "Local authorities/regional authorities: models, strengths, risks and limits".
Palace of the Arts hosts the XII Painting Biennial of the Atlantic Zone
The Palace of the Arts of the Youth Foundation in Porto hosts the XII edition of the Painting Biennial of the Atlantic Zone till 30 January. This initiative is a stimulus for artistic creation, whilst enabling the cultural exchange and the awareness of artists from the Peninsular north-western.
Technology developed in Porto "turns" photovoltaic panels into tiles
Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering of Porto University (FEUP) have developed a technology that includes images and logos in photovoltaic panels, making them similar to tiles. The aim is to encourage its application on buildings' facades.
Trade Association honoured Rui Moreira
Porto Trade Association honoured Rui Moreira as its 36th President, presenting his official portrait, which will be on display at the association together with the portraits of former presidents of the same association.
Green Project Awards acknowledge sustainable projects in Porto
The conference centre at Porto Customs House plays host to the 10th Prize-giving ceremony of the Green Project Awards (GPA), on 12 January. This event will be carried out at the same time as the V GPA'17 Conference devoted to the topic "Citizenship and the Future of Sustainability".
Eclectic art show "12 Apostles" to raise awareness on gender issues at the Palace Viscondes de Balsemão
The Palace Viscondes de Balsemão features the collective exhibit "12 Apostles" starting on 13 January. This exhibit showcases art work in the feminine and its fundamental goal is to inform about the work of twelve women artists. The opening starts at 3.15 pm.
2018 Season Programme spotlights Porto Municipal Theatre on the international scene
2018 is the consolidation year of the Porto Municipal Theatre (TMP) affirmed mission to support local companies and artists, co-production and circulation of international works. This aspiration is accomplished with the January/July Programming for 2018, which includes 76 shows, 15 national premieres, and 14 artistic residencies working within the two centres of the TMP, namely at the Theatre Rivoli and Theatre Campo Alegre.
Festival to keep the tradition of "the singing of the Kings" alive
Starting Saturday, 12 January and till 20 January, the parishes of Aldoar, Foz do Douro and Nevogilde organise the "IV Festival de Janeiras" [IV Singing of the Kings Festival]. This event takes place at the Church of S. João Baptista da Foz do Douro, at the Main Church of S. Martinho de Aldoar and at the Church of Cristo Rei, where different choirs and groups will meet to sing the kings and celebrate the New Year, starting at 9.30 pm.
Stage Reading events for families and children at the Municipal Libraries on Saturday
Saturdays are stage reading days for kids at the municipal libraries. The sessions start at 11 am and 3.30 pm. At Almeida Garrett Municipal Library, the storytelling time on 13 January is devoted to the work of the Italian writer Guido Visconti "The Scarecrow Who Wanted a Hug". All that Barnaby the Scarecrow longs for is to climb the hill and give Gwendoline a hug. Will Barnaby ever achieve his heart's desire?
Painting Porto in the Eastern European skies with Wizz Air
The Hungarian Airline Wizz Air devotes extensive coverage to the city of Porto on the December/January 2018 edition of Wizz Inflight Magazine. Urban art is spotlighted as the city's new tool for generating new artistic talent, around cobbled streets and tiled building facades.