2012/12/05

Christmas Market in Assisi 6th to 9th December 2012

 Assisi (PG) - From December 6th to 9th in Piazza del Comune there will be the second edition of "La Magia del Natale ad Assisi", organised by Assicity. A Christmas market bursting with ideas for that special Christmas present will run from 10am to midnight but there will also be a crafts market and a section devoted to typical local produce. All kinds of activities have been scheduled to entertain the little ones while parents check off the Father Christmas list...
Info
Phone: 342 3771369
Email: associazioneassicity @gmail.com
Website: www.assicity.it

2012/12/03

Trekking/Hiking in Umbria, December 2012 + 1st January 2013

Associazione Solearia
Saturday 8/15
Hiking

The hermitages along the Francescan route of St Francis, Assisi-Ermo delle Carceri and the forest of Subasio. A beautiful route that covers the route of San Francis (which con-nects La Verna and Rome) and brings you to one of the most important prayer places of St Francis. After visiting the hermitage, you can immerse yourself in the forest of Subasio like a true antique pilgrim.
DEPARTING at 9.00 from the Piazza Matteotti car park and returning at around 13,00. Diffi-culty: medium. Price €10,00.

Sunday 9/16
Hiking

The strange peak of Mount Subasio of Assisi: among the animals at pasture, fabulous panoramas and the sinkholes.
10 Kms , ascent of 200mts, difficulty: medium/ easy
DEPARTING at 9.00am from the Assisi’s car park (Piazza Matteotti) and returning at 13.30pm.
Price €10

Saturday 22 and Tuesday 1 January
Hiking

Walking in the Medioevo Age Excursion from the SS Felice e Mauro abbey to Vallo di Nera, to discover the italian Medio Evo. DEPARTING at 9.30 from the SS Felice e Mauro Ab-bey, Castel S.Felice and returning at around 13,00. Difficulty: medium-easy . Price €10,00.

Sunday 23 and Monday 31
Hiking

The old railway track . Excursion along the old railway Spoleto-Norcia that today offers an unusual walk that is full of surprises.: tunnels ( a good example of how man performed a great engineering feat in the construction of the railway right in the thick of nature) wo-ods and little valley. DEPARTING at 9.00 from Santa Anatolia di Narco and returning at around 13,00. Difficulty: medium-easy . Price €10,00.

Sunday 30
Through the snow

In the Monti Sibillini National Park-Walking on the snow (with snow rackets)
Trek through the snowy silence of the ancient forests of Monti Sibillini National Park. Marvel at the fairytale landscape with views across to Castelluccio and note the tracks of forest animals in the snow.
Meeting point 9.00 a.m. in Norcia (at shop “Emporio della Sibilla”), Duration 3 hours;(10.30-13.30) Gradient 200mts; Difficulty suitable for all ages and levels of fitness; Cost € 18 includ-ing the hire of rackets.

For all the excursions: walking shoes, comfortable clothing, water, minimum of 6 partici-pants, discount for minors. Activities for members Solearia. The association uses hiking guides recognized by the Umbria region. Possibility of agreeing on trips throughout Umbria or request a rental bike. To book: Antonella Tucci (guide esc. Reg) 328/6178307,
info@soleearia.it, www.soleearia.it www.giralumbria.it

2012/11/18

FRAnciscan MEdiateca = FRAME, Assisi

FRAME the first Franciscan interactive media center.  

Three multimedia rooms that will be screened documentaries on the life of St. Francis, the basilicas, and the friars of Assisi, five multimedia workstations, two giant screens of 10 square meters, three touch screen and a 3D screen where the first documentary will be screened in 3D the life of the Sacred Convent of Assisi. Are the numbers of FRAME, which stands for Franciscan Media, which was inaugurated on 5th October by the President of the Republic Giorgio Napolitano, in Assisi in the structure - located in front of the Basilica of St. Francis - which already hosts the Press Room of the Sacred Convent.
"The idea of ​​the Franciscan community - developed and manufactured by Capware, a leader in innovative communication of cultural heritage - is to offer the millions of pilgrims who come to Assisi - said the director of the press, father Enzo Fortunato -'' a multimedia media to serve as an introduction to the visit of the Basilica and the works of St. Francis and the Franciscan Friars: the pilgrims will be able to attend and participate together in a variety of multimedia and interactive stories that will make them more aware and involved in the Spirit of Assisi ''.
The digital revolution has landed in Assisi definitively. After the birth of MUMA, the first missionary museum multimedia in Europe, opened by the Capuchin Friars two years ago, it was the turn of the Friars Minor who give life to "Frame", the first Franciscan media library. Will be managed by the religious community of the Sacred Convent of Assisi and set up in front of the Lower Basilica of St. Francis. Today, November 18th, has been blessed and  on this occasion has been screened, in 'special room set up for viewing in 3D, the first three-dimensional movie on the life of the friars of the local Franciscan community.
The media also has salt and multimedia workstations that will be seen documentary on the life of St. Francis, on the history of the basilicas, and the convent of the friars of Assisi. Thanks to the touch screen and the screens of ten square meters, you can see the cycle of frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue on the life of St. Francis. Great attention was also given to scholars and experts and 'it can access the archives digitized. Eight centuries of history to them.
The media offers the millions of pilgrims who come to Assisi - is written in a statement of the Sacred Convent - even a video introduction to the visit of the Basilica and the life of St. Francis.

"Frame" is a futuristic and ambitious project, but the success of MUMA, which is only one hundred meters from the Basilica Superiore, bodes well. The multimedia museum cappuccino has some thousands of visitors per month, and the birth of "Frame" will allow pilgrims a real multimedia path in Franciscanism.
The objective undercurrent is clear: the digital revolution is in the new device and in the hands of the younger generation with a touch screen of a tablet travel, play, buy, study. find out. St. Francis spoke to the birds, eight centuries ago. Will deal well with a touch of the XXI century.

2012/10/22

Umbria events in Autumn 2012

Eurochocolate 2012

Eurochocolate 2012 Perugia (PG) - This year's edition of the popular Eurochocolate event will run in Perugia from October 19th to 28th, with an innovative thematic take on the established programme that will concentrate on social networking and smartphone app technology.
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Sentieri d'Autunno Autumn Walks

Torgiano (PG) - The Sentieri d'Autunno series of walks through the dazzing autumn colours of Umbria's vineyards and woods continues on October 28th with the stretch of countryside that runs between Torgiano and Perugia. Meet at 8.45am at Collestrada borgo.
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Tipico Italiano in Foligno

Foligno (PG) - Scheduled to run from October 26th to 28th in Piazza della Repubblica, the "Tipico italiano" wine and food event will be entirely devoted to showcasing Italy's rich variety of quality local food produce and crafts.
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Titanic il Musical in Santa Maria degli Angeli

Assisi (PG) - On October 30th and 31st the Teatro Lyrick of Santa Maria degli Angeli will be running Titanic il musical, a musical adaptation of the great shipping catastrophe that continues to fascinate across the globe over a century after the tragic events took place.
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Spazio Donna Facility for Immigrant Women Opens in Umbertide

Umbertide (PG) - As from October the Spazio Donna facility offered by Caritas Diocesana, and made possible thanks to the contribution of the Comune di Umbertide, will be offering immigrant women a space in which to make new friends, carry out various activities and take part in workshops and formative meetings.
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Grand Tour Travellers on Luca Signorelli

Perugia (PG) - Until October 31st Palazzo Sorbello will be running the exhibition entitled "Sguardi su Luca Signorelli", which focusses on the reactions and impressions of Grand Tour travellers to Italy on admiring the works of Luca Signorelli.
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Cesare Cremonini Live in Perugia

Perugia (PG) - On November 3rd the immensely popular Italian singer and songwriter Cesare Cremonini will be performing live at the PalaEvangelisti. The concert will start at 9pm.
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Bianco Rosso & Blues

Castiglione del Lago (PG) - Every Saturday evening from September 8th to November 3rd various towns around Lake Trasimene will be the venues for the Bianco, Rosso e Blues evenings combining quality wines from the Colli del Trasimeno wine trail with jazz, soul, blues concerts.
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Truffle and Woodland Produce Market in Città di Castello

Città di Castello (PG) - The prestigious annual market of truffles and all kinds of produce gathered from the local woods will run in Città di Castello from November 2nd to 4th. As well as the more common black truffles, this market is also known for its prized local white truffles.
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Festivol in Trevi

Trevi (PG) - On November 3rd and 4th Trevi will be holding its annual FestivOl fair devoted to its much prized local olive oil, organised in collaboration with the DOP quality denomination Strada dell'olio olive oil trail.
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Fiera dei Morti 2012

Perugia (PG) - The annual Fiera dei Morti, traditionally held over the Feast of the All Souls since 1260, will once more run in Perugia from November 1st to 5th, with over 500 stands selling all kinds of wares that rank it as one of the largest of its kind in Italy.
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National Truffle Market Fair in Fabro

Fabro (TR) - The prestigious truffle fair of Fabro will run this year from November 9th to 11th, featuring also all kinds of other quality produce from the Orvieto area.
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UmbriaLibri 2012

Perugia (PG) - From November 14th to 18th the Rocca Paolina will be hosting this year's edition of the Umbria Libri market fair showcasing the thriving Umbrian publishing business.
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Immaginario 3.0

Perugia (PG) - Now in its third edition, the Immaginario festival devoted to all kinds of new means of communication in film, television and new media will run at the Rocca Paolina, the Teatro Morlacchi, the Teatro Pavone, the Cinema Zenith and the Centro Camerale Alessi from November 12th to 18th.
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Birra Show at Umbriafiere

Bastia Umbra (PG) - On November 17th and 18th the Umbriafiere events centre of Bastia Umbra will be hosting Birra Show, devoted to Italy's burgeoning numbers of quality home breweries.
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The Poohs Live in Santa Maria degli Angeli

Assisi (PG) - On November 28th at 9.15pm the legendary Italian rock band Pooh will be performing live at the Teatro Lyrick.
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Vininumbria

Terni (TR) - From November 30th to December 2nd the Vininumbria wine fair, showcasing the finest produce of wineries from all over Italy, will run in Piazza Tacito.
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Fantasy Horror Awards in Orvieto

Orvieto (TR) - The third edition of the Fantasy Horror Awards will take place in Orvieto from November 30th to December 2nd, bringing a host of Italian and international celebrities in the fantasy and horror genre to Orvieto, with a total of thirty screenings and meetings. This year there will also be a special section devoted to shorts.
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Aurea Umbria Exhibition in Spello

Spello (PG) - From July 29th to December 9th the Palazzo Comunale will be running the Aurea Umbria exhibition, featuring a remarkable assemblage of archaeological finds documenting life in Umbria from the 3rd to the 6th century AD. A time of considerable change in the Roman Empire that culminated in a major financial, institutional and social reform programme implemented under the reign of Constantine.
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2012/10/15

Franciscan friar from Assisi to London in the temple of pop ... I must talk about it!

Friar affected disc in the temple of pop, studios in London

(Yesterday, 20:02 agency ANSA)

Perugia (PG) - From Assisi to pop temple, the legendary Abbey Road Studios, where recorded the Beatles. It is the experience of the Franciscan friar Alessandro Brustenghi, Order of Friars Minor, 34 years olt, a tenor who won the Decca-Universal and the major recorded the album that will be on shops tomorrow with the title 'Voice from Assisi '. Studios in London friar Alexander brought the message of St. Francis through 11 tracks from the sacred repertoire. The proceeds will go 'to the works of charity' of Friars Minor.

2012/09/25

Sept 29th to Oct. 21st, 2012 Città di Castello Lupo Alberto Fumetto, cartoons

The Association of Friends cartoon Città di Castello, for the tenth anniversary of the Festival of  Comics Tiferno, will offer from September 29 to October 21, an exhibition entitled Lupo Alberto - Almost a relative, where he also will meet all the characters of farm Mckenzie, characters created by the pen of Silver (Guido Silvestri). 
 The magnificent halls of Palazzo Quadrilatero Bufalini, in the historic center of Città di Castello, host tables of the sympathetic wolf, from the first appearance to the more recent strips. The exhibition will trace the history of the character through the exhibition of original plates and strips, with murals, stage sets, projections and some particular works such as original drawings of the comic book dedicated to the art of Correggio. A section of the exhibition, which includes Cattivik, another famous character created by Bonvi but then developed by Silver.And do not forget the important meeting on 6 and 7 October with the Show-Market Tiferno Comics, which will see Piazza Matteotti and the loggia of Palazzo Bufalini invaded by numerous stands of comics. Given the huge success of last year, more than 300 square meters will be dedicated to manga and in the day of Sunday, October 7th will be held the second edition of Cosplay Contest which will award a prize to the winner of each category.The 2012 show will be preceded by a major celebratory anthology entitled The great adventure. Ten years of exhibitions by Tex Lupo Alberto that the splendid cloister of San Domenico, reopened for the occasion, will host from September 13 until the end of the main exhibition. For the occasion, be repeated to the public exhibitions that have been made in the past ten years, through documents, photographs, published materials and the original designers of the players have made their exhibitions to Città di Castello.

2012/09/08

Assisi 11-14 ott 2012 Choco Tango Days


The “sweet” gathering is moving from Perugia to Assisi. The dance association Intangibili is glad to join you in this exclusive setting. The town of Assisi is proud to host tango music and dance, and welcomes all the “tangeros” who are also willing to experience gourmet chocolate in a magical setting, surrounded by the incredible artistic heritage of Assisi.
Assisi deserves to be visited, lived and experienced.
This is why, our 4 day program, gives you enough free time to enjoy the town. In a small historical centre, do not hesitate to explore the backstreets, which often lead you into places of great beauty and infinite views. Welcome!



Thursday Oct. 11th, 2012

5 pm Check in open
Building Monte Frumentario
10:30 pm to 3:00 am MILONGA
with the presentation of the masters
Building Monte Frumentario
Friday Oct. 12th, 2012

11 am Check in open
Building Monte Frumentario
12 pm to 6 pm WORKSHOP TANGO ARGENTINO
Building Monte Frumentario – Building Vallemani
5 to 6:30 pm CHOCO TASTE / Choco snack
Ristorante Bar S. Francesco
6 to 7 pm Free lesson for absolute beginners
Building Monte Frumentario
9 pm “TANGO QUERIDO” SHOW
with the theatre company Tango Teatro Los Guardiola
Teatrino degli Instabili
10:30 pm to 5 am MILONGA
with the performance of Fausto Carpino + Stephanie Fesneau
Building Monte Frumentario
Saturday Oct 13th, 2012

11 am Check in open
Building Monte Frumentario
11 am to 2 pm STAGE TANGO TEATRO
Building Monte Frumentario
11 am to 7 pm WORKSHOP TANGO ARGENTINO
Building Monte Frumentario – Building Vallemani
5 to 6:30 pm CHOCO TASTE/Choco snack
Ristorante Bar S. Francesco
6 to 7 pm Free lesson for absolute beginners
Building Monte Frumentario
10 pm to 6 am MILONGA
with the performance of Horacio Godoy + Magdalena Gutierrez
Building Monte Frumentario
Sunday Oct 12th, 2012

10:30 am Check in open
Building Monte Frumentario
11 am to 7 pm WORKSHOP TANGO ARGENTINO
Building Monte Frumentario – Building Vallemani
5 to 6:30 pm CHOCO TASTE / Choco snack
Ristorante Bar S. Francesco
6 to 7 pm Free lesson for absolute beginners
Building Monte Frumentario
10 pm to 3 am MILONGA
Building Monte Frumentario
x more information: Assisi Choco Tango Days

ASSISI CHOCO TANGO DAYS
Intangibile s.d.f.
Via Protomartiri Francescani, 101 - 06081 Assisi (PG)
p.iva 02933740546
chocotangofestival@gmail.com