Tuscany: Christmas in Pitigliano

Santa Claus, gifts, live music, toast and midnight fireworks.

Here is the program for the holiday season to Pitigliano.

The City of Pitigliano this year has “hired” Santa Claus “a few days in advance to bring some gifts’ special not for children.

But their grandparents and great-grandparents. In the past days, in fact, were well-distributed 390 parcels for the elderly with more than eighty years residents in the territory of Pitigliano.

But the festival, in date, also comes to children. Santa Claus, the afternoon of Dec. 24, at 15:30, will be in a piazza Garibaldi to expect and also for the real “players” of these days there will be many magical gifts.
The City of Pitigliano did not want to leave anything to chance and also for New Year wanted to organize a celebration super, always in Garibaldi Square from 22.30 on the night of December 31, with a lot of live music, champagne and toast the panettone midnight. Followed by a show of fireworks sensational.

“This year we tried to organize Christmas not forgetting anyone _ The mayor said Dino Seccarecci _ certainly could not miss Santa Claus in the piazza of the Eve day with so many gifts for children, but we could not forget also those who have shouldered many more springs so we wanted to provide a package to all elderly people of the municipality, which often in this period more than others feel the sadness of loneliness.

Finally, young people and families. To them we wanted to give a New Year with the ‘ merriment and music.

Tuscany: Festival of Legality

The four days of events and initiatives for the third edition of the Festival of Legality continues, tomorrow and Friday the event will move to Florence.

18 and Dec. 19 will multiply the precious moments to compare players, ideas, experiences on the ground of the culture of legality and the fight against crime.

“For my part I can only express a sincere feeling of gratitude towards these artists and all those who this year have contributed to the creation of a new edition of Legality Day – highlights the vice president of the Region, Federico Gelli -. This event is proof that the battle against the gangs and the law is felt and shared by different worlds, culture, associations, institutions, music and spectacle and that from here can leave messages.

Tomorrow, December 18, works include, from 15:30 hours at the Reduced Teatro Comunale, a meeting of the regional roundtable on violence on women and children who will propose an assessment of regional law on violence against women one year after its entry in force. From 17 hours, at the same site, the Senator Vittoria Franco, Nicoletta Livi Bacci, Paola Poli, Eleonora Selvi and Anna Meli, moderate by journalist Betty Barsantini, discuterrano on the Commission against violence.

The day will end with the staging of the play “Article female. Analysis illogical paper printed with Daniela Morozzi.

On the day of Dec. 19, the feast will begin at 10am with lectio magistralis of the Constitution, in memory of 60 years of document by the judge Ugo de Siervo, which also speak the students who attended the announcement of Legality 2008 promoted by the region on “Read the constitution.” Then the attention will focus on gangs and crime; extension will be presented research sull’infiltrazione mafias in Tuscany by the National Anti-Mafia Commission and extended the discussion, moderated by Piergiorgio of Cara, with the participation of Professor. Enzo Ciconte, Cosimo Basile, brother of the carabinieri killed by the Mafia, Andrea Campinoti, Chairman National Association Public Notice born in Tuscany and then expanded throughout Italy, Rosaria Capacchione journalist, Don Luigi Ciotti, magistrates Alfonso Sabella and Pier Luigi Vigna.

In the afternoon, with people like Rita Borsellino, Salvatore Calleri Foundation Caponnetto, the magistrate Gherardo Colombo, Elizabeth Caponnetto, the Modena City Ramblers and many other guests will illustrate the results of the second year of the project “Educating the law, which provides the experimental models of educational intervention on the issue of its legality.

In the evening, from 21.30 at the Palace of Congress, after the kids of greet the caravan Antimafia Tuscan 2008 there will be a spectacle, which, among others will participate in the orchestra Bandai, the Magicaboola Brass Band, the Orchestra of the wind ‘ Musical Institute Mascagni in Livorno and Riff of Raffa. The evening will be presented by Daniela Morozzi and Gianfranco Monti.

Tuscany: Theater dialect in Massa Carrara

“Exploiting many expressions of local tradition and, specifically, the dialect Massese.”

It ‘the objective of the municipal and, in particular the Councilorship of Culture, who wanted to set a proper review shows that racchiudesse usually offered by individual airlines local dialect, which was given the title ” Review 2008-2009 – Theater in Massese dialect”.

Festival that includes four appointments absolutely not miss that will be represented at the theater Guglielmi from tomorrow until April.

From Dec. 5-7, the Teatro Massese bring dialect comic scene in “… a dam that Christmas, people !…” of cantons and Bigianti; December 27 Circolo Arci Luigi Maestrelli – Section en Song Friends Massese dialect “, will propose the XVII Festival of Song Massese” Let me sing, “readjustments dialect of different songs, from 30 January to 3 February 2009 l ‘Association of Mass City Theater will present the show entitled “A bale the pè me,” Fabio Cristiani, from April 24-26, finally, the troupe of Traffic police “Chiacchiere and Pin’ lead on the stage of Guglielmi” L ‘ Anniversary de matrimogno “, or the dialect adaptation of Claudia Chesi comedy” Rumors “by Neil Simon.
In short, a winning program, worthy of the best traditional local dialect.

“The Department of Culture – said the councilor, Carmen Menchini explained that the initiative during a press conference held at Palazzo Bourdillon – he wanted to propose, by sponsoring and supporting a review of pieces in dialect masses.

The purpose is to enhance the most fundamental expression of local tradition that is our tongue.

Costruire a program of theatrical events in Massese dialect means recognizing the importance of dialect and help to keep this language alive.

” The desire to create a real exhibition, was highly appreciated by companies involved in, which gradually will perform at the theater: companies that have called for the future, more and fruitful collaboration with the Department.

Tuscany: Art, music tastes and under the tree in Massa Marittima

From Dec. 4 to Jan. 6, there are indeed included in the events calendar of arts, music tastes and under the tree, 2008/2009.

“The timing is significant and includes several interesting initiatives .- says Alderman productive activity and tourism-Dino Roccabianca Among these, for example remember the Christmas Concert, the ” New Year’s Eve in the square “ which is organized by the Pro Loco after success the first edition last year, but the Christmas markets and other events for children set up by Terzieri.

” Many initiatives in the program by two concerts of the miners Polyphonic Choir of Santa Barbara “and dell’orchestra” Nova Harmonia “the church of  Saint Augustine, a” Glasses Winter 2008 “will propose that the hall San Bernardino days of tastings and product presentations of wine and food of Monteregio, maintained after the conduct Slow Food.

Sunday December 7, the palace dell’Abbondanza be held on “Conference on mining codes”, Monday 8, music, crafts and gourmet markets in Cittannuova, 13 and 14 marketplace charities and 13 in San Bernardino, the concert of EsseDue.

Tuscany: Vote the most beautiful crib in Lucca

Back to the competition of the most beautiful crib.

Given the success of recent years, the town of Lucca will reward the most beautiful nativity made in the municipality.

“The active participation in the initiative – stresses the deputy Pierami – that this event has ever recorded, leaves understand what is still alive this important tradition, which dates back to St. Francis: a culture that is linked to Liberia that of countries that the administration wants to exploit with little recognition by tribute to the many citizens who renew and enhance each year the spirit of the Nativity. “

Are called to share all groups, parishes, associations, communities, schools and associations, to signal its crib, simply fill out a form and returning all’Urp, via del Moro.

Entries for schools expire on December 12, for all other December 19 2008.

“Obviously membership is free – highlights the deputy Pierami -. After Christmas, a special committee that we are setting up, running to inspect the Nativity and draw a trial. Once proclaimed the winners will be a small award ceremony” .

Tuscany: Tuscan and Landscape

Another important step in the Landscape: Friday Dec. 5 will be introduced and discussed in participatory.

In room the Auditorium of the Regional Council (Via Cavour, 2) from 09.30 plan will be presented on the PIT Tuscan landscape.

The plan, just completed the process of thorough comparison with local authorities, will now be assessed by the industries but also to men and women of civil society, with the largest participation in Tuscan style.

The program of work includes:

• Introducing Massimo Morisi, Supervisor of Communication Plan Territorial Address;

• Presentation of the plan from Riccardo Baracco and Clelia Mele, Regione Toscana;

• Publicly open.

The conclusions will be entrusted to Richard Conti, Assessor planning and programming their territorial planning and coordination activities for the protection of the landscape.

Tuscany: Comparing codes miners in Massa Marittima

An exhibition on “The mining code: Statutes European comparison. From tables to Aljustrel Ordinamenta medieval “ will be staged from December 4-21 simultaneously in the Sardinian town of Iglesias and that of Massa Marittima.

This is an event of great importance and interest, which for the first time will compare the seven main century texts that have made the history of regulation of mining and mining, from Roman to XIV.

The documents taken into consideration, the tables will Vipasca (Aljustrel in Portugal), dating back to adrianea (117-138 AD) to Iura seu Statuta Illaviae the Czech Republic, dating to the second half of the thirteenth century and others up to the Code Massa Marittima, called the Statute Grosso, dating from the late thirteenth century on the Fourth Book of Short of Villa Church and the status of the city of Iglesias, also dating to the end of XIII.

The exhibition is organized by the National Technological Park and Archaeological MetalliferGrossetane Hillman, the Town Environmental Geo-mineral Park of Sardinia, with the towns of Massa Marittima and Iglesias; collects digital images, panels and illustrated reports on seven of the most important mining statutes of Europe.

The intention to compare documents from the point of view of the mining law and in the proper historical and social.

The exhibition will open simultaneously in two cities on December 4 at the feast of Santa Barbara, patroness of minatori.

Gli events in Massa will continue at 12 with the inauguration of the Palazzo dell’Abbondanza of the exhibition, in videoconferencing with Iglesias.

All day on Sunday, Dec. 7, on the occasion of International Day of Studio related and would then be held the conference “The mining codes: European statutes in comparison.”

For the occasion, in addition, the Italian Post Office today will make a “double cancel special” post in a contemporary Iglesias and Massa Marittima.

Monday, Dec. 8, will finally previewing presented the new documentation center on mining medieval castles of the National Park Hill Metallifere, made in synergy with the Community and the Montana Department of Medieval Archeology at the University of Siena.

Tuscany: Polyphonic Music in the Museo Civico in Siena

Monday, December 8 to 17 in the Map Room
After the important goal of realization of the CD music in the sacred and profane Siena (Ema Records), the polyphonic Senesi, choir directed by Maestro Raffaele Puccianti, held a concert, Monday Dec. 8, to 17 in the Map Room of the Museo Civico.

The choir comes from a long collaboration with the Academy Chigiana, in which, among other things, has staged at the Theater of renewals, La traviata.

Numerous awards, so many investments in important competitions and choral tour conducted in Italy and abroad.
In the afternoon, with free admission to Siena in Music festival of department promoted culture, is planning several pieces of authors, including H. Purcell, O God, thou art my God, and There is no rose of swych virtue of an anonymous author, A. Gazzarri, gaudenti in coelis, B. Britten, with some songs from Cerimony of Carol, but also pieces of R. Vaughan Williams, This Lullaby sung by the day, F. Mendelssohn, Türkisches Schenkenlied, and J. Brahms, O schone nacht, Der ganz zum Liebchen, and excerpts from Klavierstücke.

Tuscany: Christmas, initiatives and markets in Lucca

Lucca at the center of important events this year for Christmas.

The administration, in town to call the attention of visitors at the tip of a Christmas programming and well-coordinated initiatives that affect quality cascading all the squares of the center.

The Christmas markets this year will be in Piazza San Michele from December 6 to January 6 and in Piazza S. Frediano from Dec. 12-24.

In Piazza Guidiccioni be held concerts of music schools in towns.

Themed flower beds will be made at Porta di Borgo, in Piazza S. Bianca Maria, a Port St. Gervaso, in Piazza S. Michele, in Piazza Cittadella (in front of the statue of Puccini), at Palazzo Santini, and the Caramel Market.

In the square Scalpellini 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and Dec. 28 of the show Puppet Theater beginning at 17.

Confirmed the opening night of shops in the vicinity of Christmas.

Also return, a large request, pista ice rink in Piazza Napoleone, from Dec. 6 to Jan. 15.

The track (20 for large 30 meters) will be open for free to schools that will make the request during the days of the week, in school, from Dec. 9-20.

Among the attractions of greater interest is the Christmas tree of Murano glass, the glass Cenedese, 8 meters high and off 4 that will be positioned in the square and amphitheater that will light up: Each branch is a work in blown glass and is colored. It ‘the first time that this beautiful piece of art, unique, is shown in Tuscany, was first exhibited in Venice, where last year more than 100 thousand people went to admire it.

The switch will happen with an official ceremony at 17.30 on 6 December. The tree, called the magic of glass, will be at the center of a spectacle expressly made by the Company of Fools, with tight-rope walkers, balloons and magic and enchantment fabulous, evocative name from the celestial time.

BONE NINE – veglione’s Eve in Piazza Napoleone

Veglione the New Year arrives in Piazza Napoleone all’undicesima edition.
E ‘title was chosen a positive and great hope, “BONE NINE’ at the end of the year (some say because it is leap year) characterized by grief, tragedies, suffering and difficulties.

The musical part of the celebration of New Year 2009 will be entrusted to the group B-Zarro. This is a project created by 5 among the most active musicians Florentine: Fabrizio Checcacci, voice and guitar, Mario sensible, guitar and vocals; Giacinto Bargiacchi, bass and vocals; Daniele Trambusti, battery, and Nicola Angiolucci, piano and keyboards.

At present the party’s Eve in Piazza Napoleone this year there will be a new face: Chiara Cavalli, who also entertain the square every Saturday evening, with appointments songbirds, “Saturday next to you”.

Tuscany: Christmas 2008 events in Siena

Opera, ballet, music, entertainment for children, prose, exhibitions and fairs and San Silvestro with Venditti are the ingredients of “SièNatale”, the billboard of events that those Christmas holidays until January 2009.

The program of events was presented this morning by Mayor Maurizio Cenni:”Choosing the program to celebrate the end and the beginning of the new year – said the first citizen – was also addressed by the current situation of economic crisis that affects across the country. That is why we tried to offer different events in order to gain the appreciation of a wide audience that, for relapse of attendance, will help the economy of the city. “

Meet highlight, from 22.30, the concert in Piazza del Campo di Antonello Venditti to celebrate, along with the great singer, the last night of the year. And to prepare to toast, from 18 to 22 in the Medici fortress, with live music Siena Rock.

On 1 January at 17.30, a traditional New Year concert with the Rozzi Napoli Mandolin Orchestra.

The following day at 21.15 Caucasian Passion, an overwhelming show of acrobatic ballet Kabardinka and, for the Epiphany, to 17.30, the operatic concert, as usual, with the soprano Cristina Ferri.

Together these shows 85 other small and large events, also dedicated to children, which will end on January 31 with the inauguration, the Santa Maria della Scala, the great exhibition, designed by Vittorio Sgarbi, “Art, genius and madness.”

“The program for this year – as evidenced Brief – wants to be a test on a larger project to which the administration is working to revive in a time span of nine months, from September 2009 to May 2010, a series of initiatives connected by a fil rouge culture involving the whole city. ” Not only economic but also individual citizens, public and private, to make sure synergistically, a series of activities that allow Siena to suffer, to a lesser way, the heaviness of the financial situation. “

To sum up a program that not only attracts people who already want to visit our city, but also be able to entice one slice, potential of tourism which needs greater incentives planned in order to increase attendance during times further away from the traditional tourist flows.

SièNatale built with the contribution of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, goes to the heart by next Friday, Dec. 5, with four fantastic musical parades, elves, gnomes and fairies to dance, play and entertain all children.