ART AND EXHIBITIONS ASTI – PALAZZO MAZZETTI Until February 25 th NELLA CITTA’ DI ASTI IN PIEMONTE. ARTE E CULTURA IN EPOCA MODERNA An event dedicated to the painting of the 17 th and 18 th centuries with the exhibition of 60 works of art; for the first time in Italy, the big paintings depicting the Siege of Asti (1615) borrowed by the El Greco Museum in Toledo. Until May 20 th ALEPPO. COME E’ STATA UCCISA UNA CITTA The exhibition curated by the journalist Domenico Quirico is dedicated to the drama of the inhabitants of Aleppo from 2011 to 2016. Visitors will meet the student, the sniper, the migrant, walking through city spaces recreated with multimedia installations. Opening times: Tue-Sun 10.30am-6.30pm Info: www.palazzomazzetti.it ASTI – FONDAZIONE GUGLIELMINETTI Until March 4 th OMAGGIO A PIO PIA (ASTI 1900-1958). DIPINTI On the 60 th anniversary of Pio Pia’s death, exhibition dedicated to the artist who was influenced by the masters of the second half of the 19 th century related to the well-known school of Barbizon: views of nature and Asti landscape, portraits and compositions can be admired. MUSEO EUGENIO GUGLIELMINETTI Located in the basement of Palazzo Alfieri (Corso Alfieri 375), the museum dedicated to Eugenio Guglielminetti can be visited on Saturdays from 4pm to 6pm and on Sundays from 3pm to 6pm; guided tours by the young people of the Eugenio Guglielminetti Foundation. Last entry at 5.30pm without reservation. Info: [email protected]; www.comune.asti.it ASTI – MUSEO PALEONTOLOGICO PALAZZO MICHELERIO Until February 4 th FOSSILI URBANI The exhibition is born from the curiosity of Francesca Cirilli and from the meeting with the paleontologists of the Turin University. It is held in Asti after being hosted in the most important natural history museums of Italy. Some important novelties such as the images from the photography competition Urban Fossil Hunter are on display. Until February 25 th ASTI RITROVATA – LA DECORAZIONE BAROCCA NELLE CHIESE CONVENTUALI ASTIGIANE At the ex Chiesa del Gesù (Church) – Complesso del Michelerio, in Corso Alfieri 381, exhibition of the seven frescoes by Salvatore Bianchi detached in 1907 from the Church of Sant’Anastasio which was demolished to permit the construction of a new school building. The exhibition offers visitors a real museum of Baroque decoration in Asti. Opening times: Mo-Thur 10am-4pm; Sat, Sun and Holidays 10am-1pm/3pm-6pm. Info: www.astipaleontologico.it ; www.museodeifossili.org ASTI – MUSEO DIOCESANO February 25 th PER PROMOVER ALLA DEVOTIONE Closely connected to the exhibition of Palazzo Mazzetti, the exhibition offers the visitor not only the artistic taste of the 18 th century bishops expressed in the artifacts made for the liturgy and devotion but also illustrates how these works of art became means to exercise political influence on the territory thanks to their beauty and value. Opening hours: Fri 3pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-1pm and 3-6pm, by appointment on the remaining days of the week. Info: http://museo.sicdat.it
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ART AND EXHIBITIONS
ASTI – PALAZZO MAZZETTI Until February 25th NELLA CITTA’ DI ASTI IN PIEMONTE. ARTE E CULTURA IN EPOCA MODERNA An event dedicated to the painting of the 17th and 18th centuries with the exhibition of 60 works of art; for the first time in Italy, the big paintings depicting the Siege of Asti (1615) borrowed by the El Greco Museum in Toledo. Until May 20th ALEPPO. COME E’ STATA UCCISA UNA CITTA The exhibition curated by the journalist Domenico Quirico is dedicated to the drama of the inhabitants of Aleppo from 2011 to 2016. Visitors will meet the student, the sniper, the migrant, walking through city spaces recreated with multimedia installations. Opening times: Tue-Sun 10.30am-6.30pm Info: www.palazzomazzetti.it ASTI – FONDAZIONE GUGLIELMINETTI Until March 4th OMAGGIO A PIO PIA (ASTI 1900-1958). DIPINTI On the 60th anniversary of Pio Pia’s death, exhibition dedicated to the artist who was influenced by the masters of the second half of the 19th century related to the well-known school of Barbizon: views of nature and Asti landscape, portraits and compositions can be admired. MUSEO EUGENIO GUGLIELMINETTI Located in the basement of Palazzo Alfieri (Corso Alfieri 375), the museum dedicated to Eugenio Guglielminetti can be visited on Saturdays from 4pm to 6pm and on Sundays from 3pm to 6pm; guided tours by the young people of the Eugenio Guglielminetti Foundation. Last entry at 5.30pm without reservation. Info: [email protected]; www.comune.asti.it ASTI – MUSEO PALEONTOLOGICO PALAZZO MICHELERIO Until February 4th FOSSILI URBANI The exhibition is born from the curiosity of Francesca Cirilli and from the meeting with the paleontologists of the Turin University. It is held in Asti after being hosted in the most important natural history museums of Italy. Some important novelties such as the images from the photography competition Urban Fossil Hunter are on display. Until February 25th ASTI RITROVATA – LA DECORAZIONE BAROCCA NELLE CHIESE CONVENTUALI ASTIGIANE At the ex Chiesa del Gesù (Church) – Complesso del Michelerio, in Corso Alfieri 381, exhibition of the seven frescoes by Salvatore Bianchi detached in 1907 from the Church of Sant’Anastasio which was demolished to permit the construction of a new school building. The exhibition offers visitors a real museum of Baroque decoration in Asti. Opening times: Mo-Thur 10am-4pm; Sat, Sun and Holidays 10am-1pm/3pm-6pm. Info: www.astipaleontologico.it; www.museodeifossili.org ASTI – MUSEO DIOCESANO February 25th PER PROMOVER ALLA DEVOTIONE Closely connected to the exhibition of Palazzo Mazzetti, the exhibition offers the visitor not only the artistic taste of the 18th century bishops expressed in the artifacts made for the liturgy and devotion but also illustrates how these works of art became means to exercise political influence on the territory thanks to their beauty and value. Opening hours: Fri 3pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-1pm and 3-6pm, by appointment on the remaining days of the week. Info: http://museo.sicdat.it
ART AND EXHIBITIONS
ALBUGNANO – COMPLESSO DI VEZZOLANO Until February 4th PRESEPE DI ANNA ROSA NICOLA Just a few days left to visit the extraordinary Nativity Scene created by the restorer Anna Rosa Nicola, which is getting bigger and bigger over the years. Opening hours: Sat-Sun 10am-5pm Info: www.vezzolano.it MOMBERCELLI Until February 25th ASPETTANDO IL NATALE. PRESEPI E ALTRO The usual Christmas exhibition at the MusArMo hosts as usual nativity scenes and artworks by great artists such as Sergio Unia, Michele Spinoglio, Giancarlo Ferraris. Opening times: Sun 3.30pm-6pm. For visits on other days +39 338 4246055; +39 340 0571704. Info: www.musarmo.comune.mombercelli.at.it
ASTI Until April 14th TEATRO ALFIERI – Theatre Season On February, Saturday 3rd “Tango historias de amor”, Argentine tango. Prose on 6th with the classic by Edoardo de Filippo “Il sindaco del rione Sanità”, on 14th the masterpiece by Agatha Christie “10 piccoli indiani…e non rimase nessuno” (on stage with the original end for the first time) and on 20th a new female version of “La strana coppia”, an evergreen comedy by Neil Simon performed by Claudia Cardinale. On Suday, 25th, at Spazio Kor,”Tre Quarti”, the Premio Scintille 2017 Award-winning show Info: +39 0141 399057-399040; www.comune.asti.it ASTI - PALAZZO OTTOLENGHI, SPAZIO KOR, TEATRO ALFIERI Until April 24th PAROLE D‘ARTISTA On Saturday 10th, at Teatro Alfieri, ““Le relazioni pericolose – matematica e letteratura”: three female characters in literature, Alice, Anna Karenina and Molly Bloom analyzed by the mathematician Piergiorgio Odifreddi. Info: +39 0141 399057-399040; www.comune.asti.it On Saturday 17th at 9pm at Spazio Kor, Roberta Caronia performing in “Ifigenia in Cardiff” by Gary Owen, a production by Teatro Dioniso. Info: +39 335 6706269; www.teatrodidioniso.it; www.spaziokor.it ASTI – SPAZIO KOR Until April 22nd STAGIONE PUBLIC Many events, meetings and theatre shows. On February 9th the one-woman show “R.OSA” Info: +39 0141 399057-399040; Spazio Kor +39 349 1781140; www.spaziokor.it ASTI – TEATRO DELLA TORRETTA Until March 24th ATTORIAMO The amateur theatre festival proposes on February 3rd the amusing comedy “Gli Angeli di Charlie”, performed by the Turin company Zenzero e Peperoncino. On 24th the piece “Plaza, Suite 719” by Laboratorio Teatrale III Millenio from Cengio. Info: +39 335 5200801; [email protected]; [email protected] COSTIGLIOLE D’ASTI Until April 20th MEZZA STAGIONE – Theatre Season On Saturday 10th “Io non sono un gabbiano” inspired by “The Seagull” by Čechov and on Saturday 24th the production by Teatro degli Acerbi “Soldato mulo va alla guerra”. The shows start at 9pm with Pillole di danza (dance) followed by the after theatre event at the Cantina dei Vini. Info: www.teatrodegliacerbi.it; [email protected] FONTANILE Until April 21st U NOS TEATRO 20 – Vernacular Theatre At Teatro San Giuseppe on Saturday, February 3rd, “Sichesai” performed by the company “’d la Baudetta”; on 24th“Cmè cl’era ‘na vota” by the company “d La Riuà”. A chance to enjoy the merry comedies in Piedmontese! Info: www.comune.fontanile.at.it; [email protected]
THEATRE SEASONS
MONCALVO Until April 14th THEATRE SEASON – PROSE at Teatro Municipale On Sunday 4th at 4.30pm “Il secondo Figlio di Dio” performed by Simone Cristicchi: a show dedicated to the mystic David Lazzaretti. On Saturday 17th at 9pm the rock fairy tale “Il Misantropo”, a comedy on the tragedy of living together. Info: +39 0141 172069; +39 373 8695116; [email protected] NIZZA MONFERRATO Until April 21st THEATRE SEASON - TEATRO SOCIALE On February 8th the amusing monologue performed by Juruj Ferrini “Dio Pluto”, based on “Pluto” by Aristofane. At Foro Boario, on 23rd, not included in the season ticket “Paralisi ad aria condizionata”. Info: +39 0141 1720695; +39 373 8695116; [email protected] SAN DAMIANO D’ASTI February 22nd STAGIONE TEATRO D’ARGENTO At the newly inaugurated Foro Boario in Piazza 1275, on Thursday 22nd at 9pm, start of the new theatre season in San Damiano with the prose show (contemporary drama) “Mi abbatto e sono felice”, an eco-sustainable monologue, self-ironical and debunking, on the reality surrounding us. Not to miss! Info: +39 0141 1720695; +39 373 8695116; [email protected] ASTI – BIBLIOTECA ASTENSE GIORGIO FALETTI Until March 11th PASSEPARTOUT EN HIVER On Sundays at 5.00 pm, the Library Auditorium becomes a living room where you can listen, meet and discover new topics. Also this year, each artist will perform flanked by a painter from the CNA Artisti, who will offer the graphic interpretation of the proposed theme. Here is the program of the month: on February 4th Alessandro Porro: "The marine border, the sea ambulances of SOS Mediterranée"; on Sunday 11th Monica Ugaglia and Alberto Banaudi: “Incroci obbligati”; on Sunday 18th Oscar Bielli: "History, “Storia, che passione - Luoghi, uomini, fatti”; on Sunday 25th Pierpaolo Berardi: “Il linguaggio politico del ‘900”. Info: www.bibliotecastense.it ASTI – ARCHIVIO DI STATO E TEATRO ALFIERI Until April 12th ASTI IN CONCERTO On Sunday, February 11th at 5.15pm at the Archivio di Stato - Sala del Coro Benedetto Alfieri, “Pierino e il lupo” by the quintet “Prestige” of the Orchestra of the Teatro Regio from Turin. A musical excursus from Prokofiev to Gershwin and Bernstein. Info and reservations: +39 0141 538057; +39 346 5761400; www.filarmonicoastigiano.com ASTI – SALA PASTRONE Until April 6th IL TE’ DELLE CINQUE - BORN IN THE U.S.A. IL CINEMA, GLI EROI, LE CHIMERE The fortnightly film exhibition (on Fridays at 3pm and 5.30pm accompanied by tea and biscuits) reflects on the protagonists of contemporary US cinema. Here are the scheduled films: on February 9th “The Founder” by John Lee Hancock, the real story of the entrepreneur founder of Mc Donald’s, the fast food company; on 23rd “Paterson” by Jim Jarmusch. IL CINEMA RITROVATO AL CINEMA Regarding the festival dedicated to the great restored films, on February 21st at 9pm “La Febbre del sabato sera” by John Badham, a great classic of the 70s with John Travolta. Info: +39 0141399057; [email protected] ASTI – SALA PASTRONE Until March 5th LE NUOVE LETTURE DEL LUNEDI’ The readings by Francesco Visconti dedicated to the subject “the Others” are held on Mondays on February 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th always at 6.30pm. Info: +39 0141 399057; +39 0141 399040; www.comune.asti.it
CULTURAL EVENTS
THEATRE SEASONS
ASTI FUORILUOGO In the brand new and large space of the former gym Muti, meetings and cultural exchanges, music events, readings, meetings with writers, creative talents and journalists. For the program: www.fuoriluogoasti.com ASTI – SPAZIO KOR February 2nd LE SFIDE DELLA FEDE 2017-2018 Event with shows and meetings dealing with the spiritual and cultural challenges of our times. At Spazio Kor “Tre studi per una Crocifissione” with and of Danio Manfredini. Info: +39 339 2532921; www.teatrodegliacerbi.it CANELLI February 18th GIORNO DELLA MEMORIA 2018 – MEMORIA VIVA CANELLI “Storia degli Ebrei in Piemonte” at the Biblioteca G. Monticone at 4pm with professor Alberto Cavaglion. The meeting will offer teachers new ideas (course credits). Info: www.memoriaviva-canelli.it CISTERNA D’ASTI - CASTELLO CITTATTIVA – DIRITTI VERSO IL 2018 On the occasion of Braille National Day on Sunday 18th at 4pm, Renata Sorba presents the book “Pennellate di colori in un mondo neutro”; on Sunday 24th at 4pm “Mamma e papà. Gli esami non finiscono mai”, meeting with the sociologist Chiara Saraceno on the difficult job of parenting. Info and programs: http://www.scuolealmuseo.it/blogdidattica/ FONTANILE – BIBLIOTECA CIVICA Until May 20th LIBERAMENTE – INCONTRI CON L’AUTORE – GIOVEDI’ DELLA CULTURA Every month on Thursday afternoons at 3.30pm, in this village of the UNESCO hills, the library organizes conferences and book presentations. On February 11th Ilaria Scarioni presents “Quello che mi manca per essere intera”. On February 15th a conference held by Marilena Ciravegna: “Le donne della Genesi”, the women of the Genesis from Sara to Rebecca, from Lia to Rachele. Tea will follow. Info: www.comune.fontanile.at.it; [email protected] MONTIGLIO MONFERRATO Until April 21st MONCIRCO Contemporary circus at Montexpo in Montiglio Monferrato. On Friday 16th at 9pm and on Saturday 17th at 3pm, “Spettacolare Conferenza” performed by Circo El Grito, story of a circus performer of today. Info: www.moncirco.com; +39 347 7670394 NIZZA MONFERRATO February 16th INCONTRO CON L’AUTORE Erca, the most ancient association in Nizza Monferrato with headquarters at the ex Chiesa della Trinità, organizes several events during the course of the year: on Friday 16th at 9pm Giorgia Covello presents her novel “Non è reale”. Info: www.ercanizza.com ASTI – PALAZZO MAZZETTI Until May 13th PALAZZO MAZZETTI FOR KIDS On Sunday, February 11th, “Il Carnevale va in scena!”: children from 4 to 12 years of age are invited to the great Carnival show, full of surprises, cheerfulness and lot of fun. Appointment at 3.30pm. Info and programs: www.palazzomazzetti.it; reservations +39 0141 530403 ASTI – TEATRO ALFIERI Until March 11th DOMENICHE A TEATRO On Sunday, February 11th, “Sconcerto d’amore” and on 25th “Il Mago di Oz”. Appointment for children at 4pm! Info: +39 0141 399057 - 399040; www.comune.asti.it
CULTURAL EVENTS
CHILDREN EVENTS
ASTI – SALA PASTRONE Until März 10th LA FABBRICA DI CIOCCOLATO The film exhibition taking place on Saturday afternoons presents “Nut job. Tutto molto divertente” by Callan Brunker on February 3rd. On 10th Monster family” by Holger Tappe, on 17th “Ferdinand” by Carlos Saldanha and on 24th “Vita da giungla: alla riscossa” by David Alaux. Appointment at 3.30pm for the afternoon snack and at 4pm for the film projection. Info: +39 0141 399057-399040; www.circolovertigo.it/sala-pastrone/ COSTIGLIOLE D’ASTI February 4th DOMENICA A TEATRO The Municipal Theater waits for you at 4pm with the adaptation of Pinocchio, a classic that will excite and fascinate children and adults. Info: www.teatrodegliacerbi.it; [email protected] MONCALVO February 11th ALICE IN MUSICAL LAND Appointment at 4.30pm for an amusing and colored show for families, performed by children of the Accademia Le Muse and by actors, singers and professional dancers. Info: +39 0141 1720695; +39 373 8695116; [email protected]
CASTELNUOVO BELBO February 4th FESTA DI SAN BIAGIO – SAGRA DELLE PACLOCHE The 1st Sunday of February is dedicated to the Pacloche, a kind of giant Agnolotti with a unique and characteristic shape. The dish will be served with other local specialties. Info: +39 348 8465753; +348 7917668 MOMBARUZZO – FRAZIONE BAZZANA February 10th RAVIOLATA DI CARNEVALE On the occasion of the Carnival the first gastronomic appointment of the Pro Loco Association is with ravioli; ravioli with sauce, butter and sage, al plin, wild boar and broth ... and for those who still crave, the roast and, of course, the Angel Wings. Info and reservations: +39 340 9010431; +39 0141 721908 ASTI – OSPEDALE CARDINAL MASSAIA February 17th and 18th GIORNATE DELLE FIGURINE – 9th EDITION An event dedicated to sports trading cards: on Friday 16th, at Palco 19 in Asti, “Un derby della mole uniti a favore della LILT”, a charity aperitiv-dinner with former Juventus and Toro players. On Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 6pm, the trade show dedicated to trading cards and Panini sticker swap. From February 3rd to 18th at Cardinal Massaia, the exhibition “Aspettando le Giornate delle Figurine”. Info program and reservations: +39 333 4012794; www.centrosportivocantarana.it; www.comune.asti.it Monferrato received the "European Community of Sport 2017", the most prestigious recognition in sports that the European Commission gives to capitals, cities or territories. The victory was a moment of great pride for the Piedmont Region, because it helps to increase the practice of sports and promotes the culture of wellness and the outdoor tourism. Info: www.monferratontour.it NIZZA MONFERRATO February 25th MONFERRUN Second edition of the Half Marathon (21,097 km) in the UNESCO hills through Canelli, Calamandrana and Nizza Monferrato. In addition to the national foot race, a non-competitive race of 7 km. Info and registrations: +39 333 2561441; +39 345 7222384
CHILDREN EVENTS
FOOD AND WINE FESTIVALS
TRADE SHOW
SPORT EVENTS - MONFERRATO EUROPEAN COMMUNITY OF SPORT 2017
ASTITURISMO - Direction Piazza Alfieri 33 - 14100 Asti Tel. +39 0141 353034 Fax +39 0141 356140 ASTI - TOURIST OFFICE Piazza Alfieri 34 - 14100 Asti Tel. +39 0141 530357 Fax +39 0141 538200 Canelli Tourist Office Via G. B. Giuliani 29 - 14053 Canelli Tel. +39 0141 820280 Fax +39 0141 820255 Castell’Alfero Tourist Office Piazza Castello - 14033 Castell’Alfero Tel. +39 0141 406611 Fax +39 0141 406606
Here are the events celebrating carnival: on February 4th in Baldichieri and Cortazzone; on 10th in Calliano and carnival dinner in Castelnuovo Don Bosco; on Sunday 11th Carnival in Borgo Torretta in Asti and in Montechiaro d’Asti. On Tuesday 13th feast in Frazione Castiglione in Asti, “Castelnov ca Bugia” in Castelnuovo Don Bosco and “Carnevale d’Marej” in Maretto; In Castagnole delle Lanze on 17th feast in the evening and carnival on Sunday 18th; on 18th carnival in Castelnuovo Belbo, Carvè Vej in Villanova d’Asti and Roatto. On Sunday 25th feast in fraz. Valmanera, a hamlet of Asti as well as in Monale and Polenta in Piazza in Montafia. For further events, whose dates are still to be scheduled, as well as to control updates or cancellations, please check out our event calendar on www.astiturismo.it MONTAFIA February 4th RIEVOCAZIONE ALBERO DELLA CUCCAGNA DI SAN GIOVANNI BOSCO This feast dedicated to children commemorates the famous episode of John Bosco, who climbed to the top of the greasy pole and won the most desired prizes at the fair of Montafia in 1831. After the Mass and the polenta-based lunch, older children can try and climb to the top of the greasy pole on which the bag of coins, a salami, a hen, a ham, garlic and onions are hung like in the 17th century. Chance for younger children to play the breaking of pignatta (piñata). Because of Carnival, masquerade groups will join the feast. Info: www.comune.montafia.at.it
ASTI - WEEKLY MARKET Every Wednesday and
Saturday
ANTIQUE MARKETS Moncalvo: February 7th
Nizza Monferrato: February 21st Asti: February 28th
