Christmas Market in Assisi 6th to 9th December 2012

From 6/12/2012 To 9/12/2012 

 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

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

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.

Umbria events in Autumn 2012

Eurochocolate 2012

To 28/10/2012

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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EVENTS , Perugia, Perugino

Sentieri d'Autunno Autumn Walks

To 28/10/2012

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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EVENTS , Torgiano, Perugino

Tipico Italiano in Foligno

To 28/10/2012

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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EVENTS , Foligno, Folignate

Titanic il Musical in Santa Maria degli Angeli

To 31/10/2012

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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EVENTS , Assisi, Assisano

Spazio Donna Facility for Immigrant Women Opens in Umbertide

To 31/10/2012

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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EVENTS , Umbertide, Tifernate

Grand Tour Travellers on Luca Signorelli

To 31/10/2012

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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EVENTS , Perugia, Perugino

Cesare Cremonini Live in Perugia

To 3/11/2012

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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EVENTS , Perugia, Perugino

Bianco Rosso & Blues

To 3/11/2012

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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EVENTS , Castiglione del Lago, Lago Trasimeno

Truffle and Woodland Produce Market in Città di Castello

To 4/11/2012

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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EVENTS , Città di Castello, Tifernate

Festivol in Trevi

To 4/11/2012

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

To 5/11/2012

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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EVENTS , Perugia, Perugino

National Truffle Market Fair in Fabro

To 11/11/2012

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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EVENTS , Fabro, Orvietano

UmbriaLibri 2012

To 18/11/2012

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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EVENTS , Perugia, Perugino

Immaginario 3.0

To 18/11/2012

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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EVENTS , Perugia, Perugino

Birra Show at Umbriafiere

To 18/11/2012

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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EVENTS , Bastia Umbra, Assisano

The Poohs Live in Santa Maria degli Angeli

To 28/11/2012

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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EVENTS , Assisi, Assisano

Vininumbria

To 2/12/2012

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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EVENTS , Terni, Ternano

Fantasy Horror Awards in Orvieto

To 2/12/2012

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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EVENTS , Orvieto, Orvietano

Aurea Umbria Exhibition in Spello

To 9/12/2012

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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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.

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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

September + October 2012 Events in Umbria

Festival delle Nazioni

To 7/9/2012

Città di Castello (PG) - From August 25th to September 7th the 2012 edition of the Festival delle Nazioni will run in Città di Castello, offering as always a groundbreaking panorama of the most avant-garde trends in drama, the visual arts and dance whilst focussing on a particular nation. Read more

Cantine alla Ribalta - Chef alla Ribalta

To 9/9/2012

Orvieto (TR) - From August 13th to September 9th the Palazzo del Gusto will be hosting the tenth edition of Cantine alla Ribalta - Chef alla Ribalta, six weeks of tastings of the finest Umbrian wines and recipes, with guided tours of the Enoteca Regionale dell'Umbria from Monday to Friday, 10am - 12 noon and 4 to 6pm. Saturdays and Sundays by appointment only. Read more

Sapori & Non Solo….

To 9/9/2012

Terni (TR) - From September 7th to 9th the Sapori & Non Solo… festival showcasing Umbria's finest wine and food produce will run in Terni, offering a dazzling array of the region's many prized DOC an DOCG quality and provenance denomination labels. Read more

ZAFF!

To 9/9/2012

Città della Pieve (PG) - From September 6th to 9th Cittò della Pieve will be holding its Zaff! promotional event for the prized local saffron, sold throughout the world and grown here ever since the Middle Ages. Read more

La Mama Spoleto Open

To 16/9/2012

Spoleto (PG) - From June 30th to September 30th the La Mama Spoleto Open will be offering shows and artistic events of all kinds to liven up the summer evenings, from theatre to dance, music, art shows, film showings, street performances, buskers and more... As the fringe event of the more established Spoleto Festival, La Mama Spoleto Open aims to involve and offer visibility to promising young talent on the world stage, premiering projects that have been conceived and prepared directly in Spoleto also by ... Read more

Sagrantino Wine Festival

To 16/9/2012

Montefalco (PG) - From September 14th to 16th Montefalco's Settimana Ecologica, known also as the Sagrantino Wine Festival, will be culminating its programme of events and activities with tasting sessions comparing the local Sagrantino wine to other wines from all over the world and guided tours of the area's wineries. Riding treks and bike rides through the vineyards have also been scheduled. Read more

Equestrian Show in Città di Castello

To 16/9/2012

Città di Castello (PG) - Now in its 46th edition, the Città di Castello equestrian fair will run from September 7th to 9th, once more offering aficionados and breeders alike an unmissable opportunity to discover all the latest developments in terms of horse breeding and equestrian leisure activities. The late summer horse fair of Città di Castello has been going on for centuries, precisely since 1032 when the city authorised cattle and horse markets to be held over a period of ten days that coincided ... Read more

WTE Worid Heritage Tourism Expo

To 23/9/2012

Assisi (PG) - Now in its third edition, the WTE Worid Heritage Tourism Expo event reserved for UNESCO World Heritage Sites and cities will run from September 21st to 23rd in Orvieto, with a series of round table discussions and conferences that aim to promote the value of the UNESCO sites as a patrimony for mankind through debates involving journalists and specialists.
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Cocktail Show 2012

To 25/9/2012

Perugia (PG) - On September 24th and 25th the 2012 edition of the Cocktail Show will play out in the centre of Perugia, with barmen from all over Italy competing against one another and showing off their talents.
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Perugia Science Fest 2012

To 30/9/2012

Perugia (PG) - This year's edition of the Perugia Science Fest will run from September 27th to 30th, with a densely packed programme of lectures and debates to fathom the remotest issues that concern us all...
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KLIMAHOUSE 2012

To 30/9/2012

Bastia Umbra (PG) - This year's edition of the Klima House fair of ecologically sustainable construction materials and techniques will be offering green inspiration for all and for all pockets at Umbriafirere from September 28th to 3th.
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Primi d'Italia 2012

To 30/9/2012

Foligno (PG) - The thirteenth edition of Foligno's growingly popular Primi d'Italia festival devoted to all kinds of pasta and rice (and first courses in general) dishes will be livening up the early autumn evenings from September 27th to 30th.
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Orvieto con Gusto

To 7/10/2012

Orvieto (TR) - From September 28th to October 7th the Slow Food quality culinary event Orvieto con Gusto will run in town, offering round table discussions, workshops and a variety of special menus in various restaurants around town. See below for details of the programme in Italian...
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Teatro Lirico Sperimentale Season

To 7/10/2012

Spoleto (PG) - From August 11th to October 7th the 65th season of the prestigious Teatro Lirico Sperimentale will run chiefly in Spoleto but also in other cities across Umbria, once more showcasing the promising young talent of the opera singing and instrumentalists competition winners. The main production for this year's edition will be Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata.
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Tiferno Comics 2012

To 14/10/2012

Città di Castello (PG) - This year's edition of the Tiferno Comics market fair of collectors' and period comic strips and designs will run from September 22nd to October 14th.
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Eurochocolate 2012

To 28/10/2012

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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Titanic il Musical in Santa Maria degli Angeli

To 31/10/2012

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.
Read more

Aurea Umbria Exhibition in Spello

To 9/12/2012

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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Sagra = Typical food, Good wine, Melodious music, Dancing in Umbria

Mushroom Festival in Pianello

To 19/8/2012

Perugia (PG) - The enormous versatility of mushrooms as an ingredient for all kinds of recipes will be exploited to the full from August 10th to 19th in Pianello, at this year's edition of the Pianello mushroom festival. Music, entertainment and dancing after dinner.
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Cannelletta Festival in Castel Viscardo

To 19/8/2012

Castel Viscardo (TR) - From August 11th to 19th Castel Viscardo will be holding its festival devoted to cannelletta, one of the typical local specialities that will be showcased in food stands every evening from 9pm, followed of course by music and dancing late into the night.
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Sangria Festival in Capocavallo

To 19/8/2012

Corciano (PG) - From August 11th to 19th Capocavallo will be holding this year's edition of its popular festival devoted to sangria. Organised by the Associazione polisportiva APER 90.
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Ferragosto Amerino

To 22/8/2012

Amelia (TR) - Organised by the Amelia Pro Loco, this year's edition of the Ferragosto Amerino will run from August 13th to 22nd, offering all kinds of cultural and recreational activities to anyone in town over the August 15th bank holiday.
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Under the Stars in Montecastrilli

To 23/8/2012

Montecastrilli (TR) - From August 11th to 23rd the 2012 edition of Sotto le Stelle di Montecastrilli will be offering a densely packed programme of cultural events and activities, including tastings of typical local specialities such as roast duck at the Taverna della Sagra dell'Anatra.
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Antichi Sapori Festival in Rivotorto

To 26/8/2012

Assisi (PG) - From August 16th to 26th Rivotorto will be holding the 25th edition of its Antichi Sapori festival devoted to all kinds of forgotten recipes, as well as to the halcyon days of this town's recent rural past.
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Rucola Festival in Sant'Andrea d'Agliano

To 26/8/2012

Perugia (PG) - From August 17th to 26th Sant'Andrea d'Agliano will be holding its festival devoted to rucola, attracting many in search of the authentic flavours of the local cuisine, with many dishes featuring this humble but tasty vegetable.
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Local Cooking and Local Dialect Festival in Civitella d'Arna

To 26/8/2012

Perugia (PG) - From August 17th to 26th Civitella d'Arna will be holding its Festival delle Campane, a celebration of local culinary traditions made even more fun by the inclusion of another festival, running at the same time, and devoted to Perugian vernacular Italian.
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Bruschetta Festival in Morano

To 26/8/2012

Gualdo Tadino (PG) - From August 24th to 26th Murano will be holding its Sagra della Bruschetta, devoted to the staple Italian appetiser served with countless different toppings. Live music and dancing will be livening up the after dinner atmosphere.
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Woodcutter Festival in Macchie

To 26/8/2012

Amelia (TR) - From August 20th to 26th Macchie, near Amelia, will be holding its Festa del Boscaiolo, a celebration of the hard life of the woodcutters with some of their traditional dishes such as polenta with boar ragout. Dancing and cabaret entertainment every night after dinner.
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Bigné Festival in Montecchio

To 26/8/2012

Montecchio (TR) - This year's edition of the Montecchio festival devoted to bigné, which is an Italian variation of the classic profiterole and can be eaten both sweet and savoury, will run at the Parco Oliveto from August 18th to 25th.
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Farming Festival in Fabro

To 26/8/2012

Fabro (TR) - This year's edition of the Fabro "Festa Contadina" will run from August 20th to 26th in Fabro Scalo, with its customary evocation of traditional farming methods, popular games and music, besides a mouthwatering assortment of traditional local farmer's recipes.
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Fine Local Cooking Festival in Pantalla

To 26/8/2012

Todi (PG) - From August 14th to 26th Pantalla will be holding the 32nd edition of its Piacere delle Gastronomia event devoted to all kinds of culinary treats plus live music and dancing every night from 8pm. At the Sant'Amanzio Area Verde.
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Fruit Salad Festival in Villanova

To 26/8/2012

Todi (PG) - From August 14th to 26th Villanova will be holding its fruit salad festival, with live music, food stands and entertainment every night, and at every corner a chance to cool off with a healthy and creative fruit salad.
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San Bartolomeo Cattle Breeding Fair of Città di Castello

To 26/8/2012

Città di Castello (PG) - On August 25th and 26th Città di Castello will be hosting its annual cattle breeding fair of San Bartolomeo, which has now reached its 19th edition.
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Pizza Festival in Castelluccio

To 26/8/2012

Norcia (PG) - On August 26th Castelluccio will be holding a festival devoted to an all-time Italian culinary favourite: pizza.
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First Course Dishes Festival in Ammeto

To 26/8/2012

Marsciano (PG) - From August 15th to 26th Ammeto will be holding its Primi Piatti festival devoted to Italy's vast culinary heritage in first courses.
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Agosto Beer Fest in Pissignano

To 26/8/2012

Campello sul Clitunno (PG) - From August 24th to 26th Pissignano will be holding its Agosto Beer Fest, organised by the Amici di Pissignano association.
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Peasant Cooking Festival in Biagetto

To 29/8/2012

Gualdo Tadino (PG) - From August 27th to 29th Biagetto will be holding its Festa Paesana, organised by the ACLI Biagetto club. A celebration of traditional, no-nonsense Umbrian peasant cuisine.
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Spaghetti Festival in Santa Lucia

To 2/9/2012

Perugia (PG) - From August 24th to September 2nd Santa Lucia will be holding its spaghetti festival, celebrating the incredible versatility of this typically Italian staple.
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Petinius 2000

To 2/9/2012

Perugia (PG) - From August 24th to September 2nd Villa Pitignano will be hosting this year's edition of Petinius 2000, a celebration of traditional Umbrian cuisine with specialities including torta al testo.
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Settimana Ponteggiana

To 2/9/2012

Perugia (PG) - From August 24th to September 2nd Ponte San Giovanni will be holding its Settimana Ponteggiana fete along the banks of the River Tiber, with local culinary specialities, music and entertainment.
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Scartocciatura Festa in San Martino in Campo

To 2/9/2012

Perugia (PG) - From August 24th to September 2nd San Martino in Campo will be holding its scartocciatura festival, reviving the convivial atmosphere from when much of the farming in the area was not mechanised. The scartocciatura is the peeling of the corn, removing the dry leaves that enclose the cob. Roasted and buttered corn on the cob is therefore guaranteed.
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Country and Healthy Living Market Fair in Porano

To 2/9/2012

Porano (TR) - The second edition of the Pomie e Galline market festival celebrating country living and a healthy lifestyle will run from August 31st to September 2nd in the magnificent grounds of Villa Paolina.
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Blueberry and Forest Fruits Festival in Papiano

To 2/9/2012

Marsciano (PG) - From August 23rd to September 2nd Papiano will be holding its festival devoted to blueberries and all kinds of forest fruits, with food stands, live music and dancing every night. Organised by the Comitato Parco Papiano.
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Typical Local Produce and Crafts Market Fair in Pozzuolo

To 2/9/2012

Castiglione del Lago (PG) - The 38th edition of the Pozzuolo farmer's market fair will run from August 31st to September 2nd, with stands presenting all kinds of typical local produce and crafts.
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Pomi & Galline in Porano

To 2/9/2012

Porano (TR) - From August 31st to September 2nd the grounds of Villa Paolina will be the setting for the second edition of Pomi & Galline, a market fair of country living and healthy eating.
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Pizza and Prosciutto Festival in Baiano

To 2/9/2012

Spoleto (PG) - From August 24th to September 2nd Baiano will be holding its festival devoted to pizza and prosciutto, with food stands, dancing and entertainment nightly.
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Corn on the Cob Festival in Tavernelle

To 2/9/2012

Panicale (PG) - On September 1st and 2nd Tavernelle will be holding its Festa della Pannocchia, featuring recently harvested corn on the cob, music and entertainment.
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Cresciola Festival in Sant'Egidio

To 3/9/2012

Montecastrilli (TR) - From August 23rd to September 3rd Sant'Egidio will be holding its festival devoted to the typical local speciality - cresciola. Food stands every night.
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Polenta With Boar at the Collesecco Festa

To 8/9/2012

Montecastrilli (TR) - From August 25th to September 8th Collesecco will be holding the 23rd edition of its Festa di Collesecco featuring polenta with boar ragout every night.
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Asparagus Festival in Colombella

To 9/9/2012

Perugia (PG) - From August 31st to September 9th Colombella will be holding its annual festival devoted to asparagus.
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Umbricelli and Sports Festival in Capanne

To 9/9/2012

Perugia (PG) - From August 31st to September 9th Capanne will be holding its festival combining the local pasta speciality, umbricelli, with sport. The dishes are all rigorously home made, including the much sought-after goose ragout gnocchi.
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Tequila Festival in Madonna del Piano

To 9/9/2012

Monte Castello di Vibio (PG) - From August 30th to September 9th the hot summer nights of Madonna del Piano will have a new lease of life with the 15th edition of the tequila festival, to the tune of Latin American music but featuring also typical local produce, shows and - most importantly - a tequila disco pub.
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Fiera del Gusto in Postignano

To 9/9/2012

Sellano (PG) - On September 8th and 9th from 9am to 7pm Postignano will be showcasing all kinds of typical Umbrian produce with its Fiera del Gusto. Free admission.
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September in Mantignana

To 9/9/2012

Corciano (PG) - From August 30th to September 9th Mantignana will be holding its Mantignana in Settembre fete, with food stands and entertainment nightly.
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Onion Festival in Cannara

To 9/9/2012

Cannara (PG) - From August 30th to September 9th Cannara will be paying homage to one of its most prized exports, the fabled red onions of Cannara, which have been grown here and sold everywhere since the fourteenth century. All kinds of dishes with onions, some of which will surely surprise even the most jaded of palates, will be served nightly in various restaurants.
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Waiting for the Panicale Grape Festival

To 9/9/2012

Panicale (PG) - On September 8th and 9th at the Giardino dei Tigli there will be a foretaste of the Panicale grape festival coming soon, with traditional games, live music, a bar and restaurant service all organised by the Panicale Pro Loco.
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Rassegna delle Sagre in San Sisto

To 16/9/2012

Perugia (PG) - From September 7th to 16th the various geographical areas and towns of Umbria will have delegations in San Sisto for this year's edition of the Rassegna delle Sagre showcase of typical local produce.
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Flavours of Perugia in Ponte Valleceppi

To 16/9/2012

Perugia (PG) - From September 7th to 16th Ponte Valleceppi will be holding its Sapori Perugini festival devoted to the typical and traditional tastes and cooking of the Perugia area. At the Parco Comunale. Food stands, dancing and amusements scheduled nightly.
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Grape Festival in Fabro

To 16/9/2012

Fabro (TR) - On September 15th and 16th Carnaiola will be holding its Festa dell'Uva grape festival devoted to the harvest season, with a dinner at 8pm in Piazza Meoni featuring typical local produce.
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Costituente Market in Orvieto

To 23/9/2012

Orvieto (TR) - The monthly edition of the Via della Costituente crafts market of Orvieto will run on September 22nd and 23rd, with stands selling all kinds of hand crafted goods ranging from ceramics to glass, textiles, leather, wood carvings, paintings and even an organic produce section.
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Castiglione del Lago Produce Market

To 29/9/2012

Castiglione del Lago (PG) - On September 29th the streets of the old town centre of Castiglione will be hosting the Castiglione del Lago Produce local farmer's market from 8am to 1pm.
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Walnut Festival in Soccorso

To 30/9/2012

Magione (PG) - From September 21st to 30th Soccorso will be holding its festival devoted to the particularly prized local walnuts, with food stands and dancing every night.
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Canaiola Festival in Pretola

To 7/10/2012

Perugia (PG) - From September 28th to October 7th Pretola will be holding its annual festival devoted to canaiola, the vernacular name for roast grape must. All kinds of typical Perugia recipes will be served, together with roasted chestnuts to herald in the autumn season.
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Chestnut and Typical Mountain Produce Festival in Melezzole

To 28/10/2012

Montecchio (TR) - On October 27th and 28th Melezzole will be holding the 26th edition of its festival devoted to local chestnuts and all kinds of other typical mountain produce, with stands open from 9am to 9pm.
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Costituente Market in Orvieto

To 23/12/2012

Orvieto (TR) - The monthly edition of the Via della Costituente crafts market in Orvieto will run on July 21st and 22nd, with stands selling ceramics, glass, textiles, leather, wood carvings, paintings and organic produce.
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Farmer's Market in Amelia

To 29/12/2012

Amelia (TR) - The Amelia farmer's market, held weekly in the Chiostro Boccarini, will take place on July 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th from 8am to 1pm.
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13th to 18th August 2012: Orvieto Concerts for Middle August

Orvieto (TR) - Orvieto (Tr). From 13th to 18th August, 2012 by the Orvieto's Dom there will be concerts to celebrate SS. Maria taken up into heaven.

Program:
13 August, 9.15 pm - Sant'Andrea Church
Young Ensamble of A. Casasole School Music - Italian Barocco: soloists: Rita Graziani, Dino Graziani, Giuseppe Dolci, Luigi Capini, Andrea Macko, Cecilia Rossi.
Musics: Albinoni, Vivaldi, Pergolesi
14 August, 9.30 pm - by the Dom
Organ Concert, organist Nello Catarcia.
J.S. Bach tracks
15 August, 9.30 pm - by the Dom
Orchestra d'Archi dell' ORVIETO FESTIVAL OF STRINGS, Solist Lenuta Ciulei (violin), Orchestra Conductor George Atanasiu
Tracks: Bach, Gluck,Haydn, Nielsen, Warlock.
16 August, 9.30 pm- by the Dom
Organ Concert, organist Sergio Militello.
Tracks: C. Gounod, L. Boëllman
18 August, 9.30 pm - by the Dom
Organ Concert, organist Paolo Oreni. Tracks: J.S. Bach, W.A. Mozart, F. Liszt
Free entrance

Per info:
telephon: +39 0763 344 078

Aug 10th to 15th religious celebrations in Umbria

Assisi (PG) - On August 11th Assisi will be renewing its devotion to the cult of St Claire with a host of celebrations and religious functions on her feast day, beginning at 11am with Holy Mass in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Info: 075812534, fax 075813727.

Assisi (PG) - On August 12th Assisi will be commemorating its patron saint, St Rufino, with Mass in the cathedral at 11am followed by the Palio pageant and ending with fireworks from the Rocca Maggiore at 11pm

Orvieto (TR) - The annual procession in honour of the Assumption of the Virgin, who is one of the patron saints of Orvieto, will take place on August 14th, with Holy Mass at 6pm followed at 7pm by the procession of the Baroque statue of the Virgin from the Church of Sant'Andrea to the Duomo and back again.

Città di Castello (PG) - On August 15th a special function will be held in the Basilica of Canoscio to commemorate the Transit of the Virgin from her earthly dwelling to her Heavenly glory.

Alviano (TR) - On August 15th the Feast of the Assumption will be commemorated in Alviano with the traditional procession bearing the statue of the Virgin through the streets, up from Alviano Scalo to the old town of Alviano.

Marcia Francescana, Assisi from July 25 to Aug. 4th, 2012

Assisi (PG) - The second edition of the Marcia Francescana towards Assisi will take place from July 25th to August 4th, offering youngsters aged between 18 and 35 tend days of meditation whilst walking through some of the most magnificent scenery in Umbria. The march retraces the itinerary that St Francis made in 1216 and will culminate in the arrival in Santa Maria degli Angeli for the Festa del Perdono indulgence celebration.

The itinerary traced by the march each year runs along the Biferno basin, from Casacalenda to Guardialfiera, Palata, Guglionesi, Larino, Ururi and Portocannone. Besides walking, it is an appreciation of the atmosphere of spirituality shared by all that is the driving force of the event. Brotherhood and restraint are the leitmotifs of the whole initiative, alongside prayer and the sharing of whatever anyone has brought along with them for the journey.

Info: vocazioniofm@gmail.com.

16th Umbria Film Festival, Montone Pg

The 16th edition of the Umbria Film Festival will be held in Montone from July 11 to 15, 2012.

The festival, under the artistic direction of Vanessa Strizzi and the organization of Marisa Berna, will be preceded by a series of screenings on Giglio Island on July 8 + 9. The films presented will include Apartment in Athens, by Ruggero Dipaola and starring Laura Morante, set in Greece during the Second World War and telling the story of a forced cohabitation. The director will receive the award for the best Italian debut of the year.

This year's guests of honor will be one of the greatest contemporary screenwriters and an acclaimed, Oscar-nominated British actor.
The Italian premieres will include the animated film A Cat in Paris, by Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gagnol, selected as one of the final five nominees for the 2012 Oscar for animation.
This funny film narrates the double life of a cat that spends his days with the daughter of a policewoman and his nights with the good-hearted thief Nico.

As per tradition, the program will comprise a competition for children's animated shorts, a series of short films by Umbrian filmmakers competing in the Umbriametraggi section, and a round table on cinema and immigration.
There will also be two excellent music nights' the opening concert of Spoleto's Opera House "A. Belli", and the closing concert of the Philharmonic Society "Braccio Fortebraccio", that will play music taken from film soundtracks. We look forward to welcoming you all!

to get more information HERE

Uto Ughi in concert, July 8th, 2012, Castelluccio di Norcia

Article copied wholesale from: IlGiornaledell'Umbria.it and then translated by me... (I beg your pardon, sigh!)

Uto Ughi a Castelluccio

The festival "Assisi in the World" presented its top event to be held in the Plains of Castelluccio (di Norcia, Pg) on July 8th

Article | Fri, 22/06/2012 - 00:00 | By FRANCESCO CASTELLINI

Everything is going according to script for one of the most spectacular events of 2012 edition of the festival "Assisi in the World" directed by opera singer Laura Musella began Friday, April 3 with a wonderful Easter concert broadcast by Rai Uno and held by the Orchestra Maggio Musicale Fiorentino conducted by Zubin Mehta.
Now, in front of the slope where it is drawn with the shape of Italy, and the fir trees in front of the immense plain of Castelluccio di Norcia, considered one of the seven wonders of the world, will be installed on a special stage where the concert will be held with Uto Ughi and the Rome Philharmonic Orchestra.
The program includes pieces for violin and orchestra which combine descriptive virtuosity and charm, ideal for the floral landscape of the Plain, authentic virtuoso display of nature. Ughi will perform music by Beethoven (Romance in F major), Boccherini (Symphony "The House of the Devil"), Paganini (the initial time of the Concerto No. 4), and then by Massenet, De Sarasate, Saint Saens, Castelnuovo German.
The concert will be filmed by RAI Uno that will be airing on August 4 at 10:30.
The use of location of this beauty is a feature of the festival, which last year had already seen accomplished this "miracle" of music and color. A cultural event, then, as claimed by the organizers, but also "a demonstration of how the project Homage to Umbria is intended to enhance the beauty of the natural heritage of the region."

55° Festival Dei Due Mondi, Spoleto Pg 29th June to 15th July 2012

From June 29th to July 15th, 2012 the international Festival dei Due Mondi will one more be putting Spoleto on the world cultural map, with a broad array of cultural appointments ranging from classical music to dance, film and science.
Established in 1958 by the late Gian CArlo Menotti, the festival has been crucial to promoting Spoleto as a quality tourist destination over the past decades.
Info: +39 0743 221 689 Fax +39 0743 234 027 e-mail info@festivaldispoleto.com web page www.festivaldispoleto.com

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from April 25 to June 19

Monday & Tuesday 16/19

Wednesday to Sunday 10/13 & 16/19

from June 20 to July 15

Monday to Sunday 10/13 & 16/19

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Monday to Sunday 11/19 (non stop)

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Points of sale

CARD & TICKET COLLECTION

Cards and tickets can be collected at the box office of the specific show venues at least one hour before the performance begins on the scheduled date, upon presentation of an ID and / or receipt of money transfer or money order.

If payment is made by credit card, and the owner can not collect the tickets personally, a letter of delegation from the credit card holder is required.

Spoleto Rock, June 14th to 23rd, 2012

San Venanzo, by Spoleto Pg.
The second edition of the San Venanzo Festival will run from June 14th to 23rd, 2012, offering a spectrum of emerging rock bands. A multitude of bands and songwriters from all over Italy participated in the previous editions and have gone on to success and gratification in their carrers. This year's festival will also be awarding prizes worth € 1,000.00 each, respectively for dance and music. Many musicians and dancers are therefore expected to take part in San Venanzo this year, for guaranteed fun and entertainment.
Info: paoloseb@yahoo.it

The Wild Flowers Bloom, Castelluccio di Norcia

Every year between the end of June and the beginning of July the uplands of Castelluccio (di Norcia) attract wild flower enthusiasts from all over the world, who come here to admire the magnificent mountain scenery aflame with the thousands of different varieties of wild flowers in bloom.
Although the Festa della Fiorita, celebrating this extraordinary natural event at 1300 metres above sea level, takes place on the second Sunday in June, clearly it is impossible to gauge with precision when the apex of the flowering will take place. Nonetheless, visitors to Norcia and Castelluccio during this time of year will in no way be disappointed if they decide to take one of the many footpaths leading to Monte Vettore or towards the Lago di Pilato (Pilato's Lake).
Info: Tourist Information of Norcia - Telephone +39 0743 824 962.

Gardens + Villas + Castle in Umbria 17 June 15 Sept 2012

A guided tour of villas and gardens, castles and palaces, beautiful and unique places open for the occasion is "Stories of Villas and Gardens", the event organized by the Tourism of the Province of Perugia scheduled from Sunday, June 17 to Saturday, September 15. This year is the eighth edition; in the previous seven involved 65 sites, 13 public and 42 private, one in Tuscany, and has been a growing appreciation of the visitors recording over 5,000 admissions, with a request to participate largely in excess of the 'actual capacity of the visits (possible only with reservation and with limited number).
The program of 2012 offers eleven events:
1. Sunday, June 17 in Perugia with Rufini Palaces, a small village near Corciano.
2. Spoleto June 24 you can visit Palazzo Corvi Zacchei Travaglini, built in the area of ​​old medieval houses '500.
3. Corciano Sunday, July 8 with Villa Pieve, the former residence of 1700.
4. Orvieto, Castle Prodo Saturday, July 14, built in the first half of '300 by the noble family of Prodenzani.
5. Piegaro, Saturday, July 21 with the Abbey of the Seven Brothers, dating from the thirteenth in honor of seven brothers martyred in Rome in 164 AD.
6. Perugia, Villa Colle del Cardinale, Sunday, July 22, built by Cardinal Fulvio della Corgna, probably on the plans of the 1570s.
7. Impossible to miss a visit to Villa Fidelia, Spello, owned by the Province of Perugia, Saturday, July 28, built on the site of a Roman sanctuary.
8. A Monte del Lago, Magione, opens its doors Schnabl Villa Saturday, September 1, built on the walls of the village as a country residence of the family Danzetta Alfani.
9. Sunday, September 2 due to popular demand it is proposed the Castle Castelleone, Deruta, an important artistic and architectural monument dating from the XII-XVI-XIX centuries.
10. The other Forte is the Oscano Castle, Perugia, Sunday, Sept. 9, remained abandoned until the early 1900s until the Austrian family Telfner built the present castle.
11. The journey ends with visits to Palazzo Ranieri di Sorbello, Perugia, Saturday, Sept. 15, an old palace dating from the seventeenth century, the home of Marquis Bourbon di Sorbello.

This edition will be repeated the winning formula of afternoon events focused on summer weekends from June to September, with no admission fee, a limited access, with reservations required.

PARTICIPATION IN A RESTRICTED FREE.RESERVATION REQUIRED.
For each event, reservations may be made only in the two previous weeks (MON-.FRI. Hours 9-13)
For information and reservations: Province of Perugia,. Promoting Tourism and Sport Tel +39 075 3681657 - +39 335.719.67.62 turismo@provincia.perugia.it - ​​www.provincia.perugia.it
The program may change.
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