Don Quixote

A classic and poignant work of Spanish literary fiction makes its mark on the 224th season of the emblematic and historic Mariinsky Theatre. In breif, Don Quixote tells the story of a brave and idealistic man who in a dillussioned state ventures out into the world believing himself to be a moral crusader in knight form, charged with fighting inustice in the name of his beloved Aldonsa. The story is compelling and symbolic, well suited to the iconic and imperial setting of the renowned ballet and opera theatre. If travelling via metro, hop off at either Nevsky Prospekt or Gostiny Dvor. The show starts at 19:00.

when - 1st and 26th November, 2006
where - Mariinsky Theatre, Teatralnaya Ploschad 1
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"Pure Dreams" Independent Cinema Festival

Break away from the repetitive glamour and glitz of Hollywood filmmaking, russian style. St Petersburg is set to host its 9th international independent film festival and you can bet no creative avenues will be left unexplored thanks to independent cinema's global reputation of treating its audiences to poignant, creative and original works.

when - 4th - 6th November
where - LDM, 47 Ulitsa Professora Popova, St. Petersburg
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"The Color of Japan" at the Hermitage

"The Color of Japan" in the Art of Keisuke Serizawa opens in St. Petersburg this November and runs through to January 2007. Serizawa was a pioneering textile designer of note and his many creations, illustrations and folk art won him many a fan. In fact he has two museums devoted to him in his homeland. See his colourful creations in the General Staff Building of the Hermitage.

when - 10th November 2006 - 28th January 2007
where - The Hermitage, pl. Dvortsovaya 2
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