THE PRINCE'S ISLANDS' SUMMER OF CULTURE
Büyükada--the largest of the Prince's Islands-- is welcoming the summer with a three-month cultural event through September.
Launched with a six-day painting exhibition by artiste du jour and island local Nino Varon, two dozen similar art exhibits are scheduled, as well as 13 concerts, and theatrical plays.
July 5 – 12:
• Eti Behar Sculpture Exhibition
• Collective island photography exhibition titled Stair Streets
July 12-18:
• Fatma Yücel, Fatma Tuncer & Zeynep Arol Tile Exhibition
• Collective island photography exhibition titled Emblems
• Concert (7/12): Armando (Latin)
July 19-25:
• M. Akif Senoglu Painting and Sculpture Exhibition
• Collective island photography exhibition titled Gardens
• Concert (7/19) : Çesm-i Dil Music Ensemble (Classical and neoclassical Turkish music)
• Concert (7/23): Ali Naki Gündogdu - Robert Beer (Turkish folk music)
July 26 – Aug. 1:
• Cengiz Akduman Photography Exhibition
• Collective island photography exhibition titled Gazebos and Towers
• Concert (7/26): Funda Kurtuldu (Turkish Pop music)
Aug. 2-8:
• Feyzafer Alpsar Painting Exhibition
• Collective island photography exhibition titled Statues
• Concert (8/02): Opheus Duo (Classical music)
Aug. 9-15:
• Harun Yilmaz Gilding and Miniature Exhibition
• Collective island photography exhibition titled Sunset
• Concert (8/09): NKM Music Ensemble (Turkish folk music)
Aug. 16-22:
• Nimet Özata Marbling Exhibition
• Collective island photography exhibition titled Waterhouses
Aug. 23-29:
• Lale Merkit Ornament Exhibition
• Sami Solmaz – Life at Ahir Photography Exhibition
• Concert (8/23): Erensiya Seferadi (Seferad music)
Aug. 30 – Sept. 5:
• Berç Toroser Painting Exhibition
• Solmaz's Life at Ahir Photography Exhibition continues
• Concert (8/30): Group Isimsizler (Alternative rock music)
Sept. 6-12:
• Devrim Erbil Painting Exhibition
• Collective island photography exhibition titled Wooden Details
• Concert (9/06): Let’s Sing Together, Conductor: Ruhi Ayangil (Turkish classical music)
Sept. 13 – 26:
• Muvaffak Iren Painting and Sculpture Exhibition
• Wooden Details continues
ESSENTIALS
Where's Büyükadda and how do I get there? you ask... IDO's fast and regular service links the island from the ports of Kadikoy, Kabatas (Kabatash) and Bostanci. For ticket and schedule info, check out their Website.
STRICTLY SPEAKING
Culture = Kültür (pron. keulteur)