to the publication Montepulciano Events in 2015
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to the publication Montepulciano Events in 2015
Municipality of MONTEPULCIANO EVENTS FOR 2015 www.comune.montepulciano.si.it AUTUMN WINTER SPRING SUMMER LONG IN MONTEPULCIANO AND ALL January, April, November and December 2015 MONTEPULCIANO Piazza Savonarola CANTINONEARTE TEATRI THEATRICAL SEASON Teatro Poliziano Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte Foundation www.fondazionecantiere.it Tel. 0578 757007 S. Girolamo Conservatory Theatre (former warehouse) Drama, dance, yoga, music, singing and courses, entertainment and artistic holidays Performances by the PAC Group Migrant Women Net: communication between different cultures through expressive languages “Il Grifo e il Leone” Cultural Association www.ilcantinonearte.it www.migrantwomen.eu Tel. 0578 758667 . 392 4976155 From March to December MONTEPULCIANO “Ex-Macelli” Hall Piazza Moulins CONCERTS, PERFORMANCES, CONVENTIONS, TASTINGS AND WORKSHOPS Mattatoio N° 5 Association www.mattatoio5.it Tel. 0578 757286 Until Sunday, 31st May MONTEPULCIANO Historical town centre, Crociani Civic Museum and Picture Gallery OUR HISTORY Guided tours for schools. Tailored visits, detail hunts, treasure hunts. Pro Loco Montepulciano Pro Loco Montepulciano www.prolocomontepulciano.it [email protected] Tel. 0578 757341 Until Sunday, 4th October From April to October MONTEPULCIANO Palazzo Ricci MONTEPULCIANO LAKE La Casetta Visitors’ Centre “I CONCERTI DI PALAZZO RICCI” CONCERT FESTIVAL Guided tours, trips on an electrically-powered boat, “Memorie del Lago” Museum, mountain bike rental Performances by young talents and teachers of the Master Classes and musical and artistic workshops of Palazzo Ricci Palazzo Ricci - Accademia Europea di Musica e Arte www.palazzoricci.com [email protected] Tel. 0578 756022 Amici del Lago di Montepulciano Association www.amicilagodimontepulciano.it Tel. 0578 767343 From April to October From April to November MONTEPULCIANO Piazza Grande MONTEPULCIANO - Wine Store of the Consortium of Vino Nobile – Palazzo del Capitano OPENING OF THE TOWER OF PALAZZO COMUNALE Every day, from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Montepulciano Pro Loco Association www.prolocomontepulciano.it [email protected] Tel. 0578 757341 Every day apart from Sunday, guided tasting of the great wines of Montepulciano accompanied by typical local products, and meetings with the producers Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano www.consorziovinonobile.it Tel. 0578 757812 From the “macchia” to Decadentism Private paintings in and around Montepulciano A varied exhibition of about 120 paintings and drawings from From Saturday, 4th April, collections owned by people linked to Montepulciano and the to Sunday, 1st November neighbouring area. Held in Montepulciano, among the unforgettable views of the most authentic part of Tuscany, it starts with the paintings of the most important Macchiaioli - Abbati, Borrani, Signorini, Lega and Fattori – progressing through to 20th century works, touching the various genres of painting: landscape, portrait, life in the fields, urban scenes, contemporary life. The group of works by the painters who developed the “macchia” in Florence in the 1860s is followed by the protagonists of Tuscan Naturalism and therefore the most committed artists, spurred by the needs of the new century, in the renewal of pictorial languages. The exhibition, which presents masterpieces such as L’Arno a Varlungo (The Arno at Varlungo) by Odoardo Borrani, is enriched by a series of drawings, some of which are preparatory sketches for famous and important paintings, such as Mercato Vecchio (Old Market) by Telemaco Signorini, or Sole a Seravezza (Sun at Seravezza) by Filadelfo Simi, a painting of which the various phases of development are documented, from the first “pen stroke” to the plotted drawing for transposition onto canvas. Montepulciano, Fort and Crociani Civic Museum Picture Gallery Viewing times: Monday, 3.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m. Tickets: full price: 8 euros | students under 25: 6 euros children under 12: free tickets are available online from www.vivaticket.it Fondazione Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte www.macchiaioli-montepulciano.it Tel. 0578 757007 APRIL-MAY Friday, 10th April MONTEPULCIANO Palazzo del Capianto 9,30 p.m. THE HISTORY OF JUSTICE IN MONTEPULCIANO Encounters between Art and History Società Storica Poliziana [email protected] Saturday, 25th April Sunday, 26th April MONTEPULCIANO and its hamlets MONTEPULCIANO Historical Town Centre CELEBRATION OF THE ITALIAN LIBERATION OPENING OF THE YEAR OF THE CONTRADAS Civil and religious parades and commemorations National Association of Italian Partisans Municipality of Montepulciano www.comune.montepulciano.si.it Tel. 0578 7121 Historical parade and offering of votive candles for the co-patron saint, S. Agnese Segni Magistrato delle Contrade www.braviodellebotti.com Tel. 0578 757575 Sunday, 26th April GRACCIANO BIKE RACES FOR OLDER CHILDREN Races reserved for children between the ages of 12 and 16 from all over Italy A.S.D. Gracciano (Amateur Sporting Association) [email protected] Tel. 338 1855008 - 340 977546 Friday, 1st May MONTEPULCIANO CELEBRATIONS OF THE CO-PATRON SAINT, S. AGNESE SEGNI Italian Labour Day and traditional May Day Fair Municipality of Montepulciano www.comune.montepulciano.si.it Tel. 0578 7121 Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Opening of the Consortium Wine Store From April to November, excluding Sundays, from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Tastings of Vino Nobile and other high quality local wines, served with typical and local products. Nobile Wednesdays June, July and September, from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Weekly appointment to meet the producers in a relaxing atmosphere and be guided through the tasting of Vino Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, paired with typical local dishes and recipes created by the restaurants of Montepulciano (€ 10.00), learning about the history of the estates, the production methods and the aims and secrets of an activity that is as delicate as it is old. Cellars Outdoors Friday, 21st August Tasting evening open to the public in Piazza Grande, in the company of the producers at their tasting tables. During the events it is possible to taste the fine quality wines of Montepulciano, paired with typical products. Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano www.consorziovinonobile.it [email protected] – Tel. 0578 757812 MAY From Thursday, 7th From Thursday, 7th to Sunday, 10th to Sunday, 31st May May LOC. TRE BERTE Sunday, 17th May Friday, 22nd May Sunday, 24th May MONTEPULCIANO Bonelli Stadium MONTEPULCIANO LAKE La Casetta Visitors’ Centre MONTEPULCIANO San Biagio MONTEPULCIANO Auditorium Banca di Credito Cooperativo - 5,30 p.m. FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT Reserved for school’s football teams, with the participation of local Sports Clubs THE WILD FLOWERS OF THE RESERVE “IL PIAVE MORMORÒ…” AWAITING THE START OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR BRUSCELLO PREVIEW IL DECAMERONE th 34 AGRICULTURAL FAIR Zootechnical and equipment market, Chianina Breed cattle market and show, music and entertainment with horse shows [email protected] Tel. 366 3201864 – 338 8613497 A.S.D Unione Polisportiva Poliziana www.unionepoliziana.net [email protected] Tel. 0578 767539 – 389 4636493 Workshops on the traditional knowledge and use of wild herbs and water plants Tre Berte Association [email protected] Tel. 0578 767343 366 3243647 Encounters between art and history Società Storica Poliziana [email protected] Popular Bruscello Company www.bruscello.it – [email protected] Tel. 0578 758528 Junior and promotion sporting events Montepulciano, “B. Bonelli” Municipal Stadium and neighbouring areas 2nd – 6th April, 2015 19th “Città di Montepulciano” Terre Toscane Trophy Central Italy’s most important international junior football tournament. 30th April – 3rd May, 2015 9th “Città di Chianciano Terme” Trophy Another traditional event dedicated to junior sport, particularly to the young players of the football schools. 9th – 14th April, 2015 Elite Phase of the European Under 17 Girls’ Football Championship The youngest of the Italian Women’s Teams plays for a place in the final of the tournament in Iceland, against the Czech Republic, Byelorussia and the champions, Germany. 30th May – 2nd June, 2015 15th “Football is Nobile” Trophy Traditional appointment with amateur football, which started with teams made up of lawyers and members of the Public Administration 15th – 17th April, 2015 4th “Perfectly out of shape” Tournament Five-a-side football and volleyball for teams made up of people monitored by the NHS Psychiatric Services. 9th – 29th June, 2015 Italian Football Federation National Finals Youth and Schools Sector For the sixth year running (and for the seventh time in the last eight editions) the junior teams of the professional football and Lega Pro clubs take to the pitch. ASD Polisportiva Sport Eventi e Cultura [email protected] - Tel. 393 9928829 MAY-JUNE From Thursday, 28th to Sunday, 31st May GRACCIANO SAINT AGNESE’S DAY At the house where the saint was born Parish of S. Egidio in Gracciano Saturday, 30th and Sunday, 31st May June, July and September Monday, 1st June MONTEPULCIANO and its territory MONTEPULCIANO Piazza Grande Enoteca Consortile MONTEPULCIANO Crociani Civic Museum Picture Gallery, 9.00 p.m. OPEN CELLARS NOBILE WEDNESDAYS TASTING ART: JOYS FOR THE SIGHT AND THE PALATE Tastings and guided tours to discover the vineyards and winemakers who are members of the Wine Tourism Movement. Meeting place: Piazza Grande Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano e dei Sapori della Valdichiana Senese www.stradavinonobile.it [email protected] Tel. 0578 717484 From 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., every Wednesday in these months, tastings of Vino Rosso di Montepulciano and Vino Nobile, paired with typical local dishes and dishes created by the town’s restaurants (€ 10.00) Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano e Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano e dei Sapori della Valdichiana Senese www.stradavinonobile.it [email protected] Tel. 0578 717484 Historical-gastronomical guided tour. A journey through 2000 years of food, with tastings of ancient dishes taken from paintings and from the periods of history portrayed and represented in the Museum. Admission to the event is free, within the framework of “Amico Museo” www.prolocomontepulciano.it [email protected] – Tel. 0578 757341 – Tel. 0578 757341 www. museocivicomontepulciano.it Tel. 0578 717300 Tuesday, 2nd June MONTEPULCIANO and the municipal territory CELEBRATION OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC Various events Comune di Montepulciano www.comune.montepulciano.si.it Tel. 0578 7121 Palazzo Ricci Academy Palazzo Ricci Academy, the first German music school to take up residence in Italy, was officially opened in 2001 upon completion of the restoration of the Renaissance palace that houses it and after which it is named. The project was generated by an agreement between the Municipal Administration of Montepulciano and the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln – Germany’s biggest conservatory – and also thanks to the generous aid of private sponsors and supporters who founded the nonprofit association. Every year, the Academy offers about 40 master classes and workshops attended by numerous talented young musicians from all over the world. Also in Montepulciano, it organises a concert season, an interdisciplinary workshop of the Rhineland Academies and also a Chamber Music Week which, this year, will take place in collaboration with the 40th Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte. The Concerts of Palazzo Ricci March – October, 2015 Music festival. Performances of young talents and teachers of the master classes and musical and artistic workshops of Palazzo Ricci. The Concerts of Villa Poggiano July/August, 2015 Open air festival with music and drinks in the garden International Master Classes 9th July – 4th October, 2015 Higher musical and artistic education courses. Spectators are admitted. 3rd International Week of Chamber Music 11th – 18th July, 2015 From the Trio to the Chamber Orchestra - Concerts with Jörg Widmann, Christoph Poppen, Ariadne Daskalakis, Anthony Spiri, Matthias Buchholz, Xenia Jankovic and their students In collaboration with the 40° Cantiere Internazionale d’arte Man | Woman | Machine 23rd – 24th September, 2015 Installations, Performances and Video Art Annual workshop of the Ateneo poliziano delle Accademie di Musica e Belle Arti Renane Palazzo Ricci Accademia Europea di Musica e Arte, Via Ricci 9-11 Tel. 0578 75 60 22 [email protected] www.palazzoricci.com JUNE Tuesday, From Thursday, 4th to Sunday, 7th 2nd June June MONTEPULCIANO LAKE La Casetta Visitors’ Centre MONTEPULCIANO STAZIONE “I Tigli” Sports Centre From Friday, 5th From Tuesday, 9th to Sunday, 7th to Monday, 29th June June ACQUAVIVA “Il Fierale” Gardens From Friday, 12th to Sunday, 14th June MONTEPULCIANO MONTEPULCIANO STAZIONE ITALIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION NATIONAL FINALS BOULES CLUB PARTY th 5 Ecological Tour to Welcome Summer at Montepulciano Lake – 4th “Andrea Capecchi” Memorial Walking race (12 km) and noncompetitive walks (11 and 6 km) A.S.D. La Chianina - [email protected] Tel. 339 2129676 -338 7564804 18th SPRING FESTIVAL Popular festival with sporting and cultural events A.S.D. La Chianina - [email protected] Tel. 339 2129676 -338 7564804 A.S.D. Unione Polisportiva Poliziana www.unionepoliziana.net [email protected] Tel. 0578 767539 – 389 4636493 CELEBRATIONS AT FIERALE Early summer festivities with musical evenings – 2nd “Cunigliolo” fête Acquaviva Angling Association A.S.D. Il Fierale [email protected] [email protected] Tel. 0578 717088 333 3954058 – 320 4343980 The most important sporting event in the national youth sector of the Italian Football Federation [email protected] - Tel. 393 9928829 In collaboration with A.S.D. Unione Polisportiva Poliziana ASD Polisportiva Sport Eventi e Cultura Food stalls Circolo Sociale Ricreativo la Bocciofila, in collaboration with la A.S.D. La Chianina [email protected] Tel. 0578 738392 A “Nobile” path, a trail which speaks of history and of ancient culture, a lake where nature reigns The “Sentiero del Nobile”, registered by the Rete Escursionistica Toscana tourism network, is named after the town’s most prized product: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The trail winds across the hillsides, among vineyards and olive groves, covering a difference in altitude of about 270 metres and a length of about 18 km. The trail starts from Piazza S. Agnese, brushes the Temple of S. Biagio and then descends towards other places that symbolise Montepulciano: the church of the Madonna della Querce and the wood of the Madonna del Cerro, before coming to Montepulciano Lake, where it joins the “Sentiero della Bonifica”. This second trail runs along the bank of Chiana Canal (Canale Maestro della Chiana), from Chiusi as far as Arezzo: 65 km of practically flat land, for walking or mountain biking in absolute safety, making it ideal for outings with children too. The “Sentiero della Bonifica” also touches Montepulciano Lake, a nature reserve with an environmental balance that is protected and practically intact. The Visitors’ Centre not only offers a mountain bike rental service and guided tours, including those on an electrically-powered boat, it also houses a small museum and an info point on the flora, fauna and history of the area. Sentiero del Nobile A.S.D. Cerro Bike [email protected] Tel. 334 1531825 Lago e Sentiero della Bonifica Associazione Amici del Lago di Montepulciano [email protected] Tel. 0578 767343 – 3663243647 JUNE Sunday, From Wednesday, 17th to Sunday, 21st 14th June June MONTEPULCIANO LAKE La Casetta Visitors’ Centre SANT’ALBINO Saturday, 20th June MONTEPULCIANO th Sunday, From Thursday, 25 to Sunday, 28th 21st June June MONTEPULCIANO ABBADIA DI MONTEPULCIANO NOBILE MTB TOUR GARDEN PARTY PEDALONGA Walk along the “Sentiero della Bonifica” pathway, starting from Chiusi Lake and from Foiano della Chiana, and arriving at the La Casetta Visitors’ Centre. Lunch with Slow Food Gens Valia Cultural Centre – Valiano [email protected] - Tel. 0578 724211 in collaboration with Associazione Tre Berte [email protected] Tel. 0578 767343 - 366 3243647 XI WINE & BIKERS Sporting event with food stalls, live music, Motorally course and hobby sport for children Nico Martinelli Motorbike Club [email protected] Tel. 348 9033501 SUMMER PARTY Musical entertainment Associazione Poliziana Eventi [email protected] Tel. 333 7293975 Cycling trip through the Montepulciano hills A.S.D. Cerro Bike [email protected] www.cerrobike.altervista.org Music, food and wine Terzo Millennio Association www.3millennio.org [email protected] Tel. 333 2973559 Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte Foundation MONTEPULCIANO AND VALDICHIANA from 11th July to 1st August This year’s Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte di Montepulciano [International Art Workshop] – to be held from the 11th of July to the 1st of August – is the 40th edition. Forty years of events that make this one of the most important appointments in a very large area. Classical opera, symphony and chamber concerts, contemporary dance, theatre, jazz and midnight concerts: 40 appointments located throughout 8 towns in the Terre di Siena over a period of 22 days; over 400 international artists involved. The Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte, conceived in 1976 by Hans Werner Henze, envisages the interaction between international professionals and young talents who express themselves in a creative residence set among the riches in terms of architecture and landscape that characterise Montepulciano. The 40th edition focuses on an ambitious theme: Land, war and peace. The programme poses various cultural questions, starting from the reflection on the hundredth anniversary since Italy entered the First World War (the opening concert, held on the 11th of July by the Italian Air Force Musical Band will be commemorating this event). From attention to the Earth and to land, a concept that also provides the inspiration for EXPO 2015, comes the spirit of a festival that extends through the pretty views of Montepulciano and other towns in the area: Cetona, Chianciano Terme, San Casciano dei Bagni, Sarteano, Sinalunga, Torrita di Siena and Trequanda. Fondazione Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte di Montepulciano [email protected] tel. 0578 757007 / 757089 www.fondazionecantiere.it FB: Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte Twitter: @cantieredarte JUNE - JULY Saturday, 27th and Sunday, 28th June MONTEPULCIANO Antica Contrada di Talosa PICCOLI SPINGITORI DELLE BOTTI, MEMORIAL “MICHELE LUCCI” Food tasting Contrada di Talosa www.contradatalosa.it [email protected] Monday, 29th June July and August MONTEPULCIANO VILLA DI POGGIANO CELEBRATION OF THE LIBERATION OF MONTEPULCIANO “I CONCERTI DI VILLA POGGIANO” OPEN-AIR FESTIVAL Civil and religious parades and commemorations National Association of Italian Partisans Municipality of Montepulciano www.comune.montepulciano.si.it Tel. 0578 7121 Music and aperitifs in the garden www.palazzoricci.com [email protected] Tel. 0578 756022 July and August GRACCIANO Giardino delle Rondini park CINEMA UNDER THE STARS Screening of the latest films, concerts, musical entertainment and cabaret, book presentations, food and wine evenings ASD Gracciano [email protected] Tel. 338 1855008 – 340 9777546 From Friday, 3rd to Sunday, 5th; from Thursday, 9th to Sunday, 12th July LOC. TRE BERTE Madonna del Cerro CELEBRATION OF THE MADONNA DEL CERRO Sporting activities, music and typical food and wine, all outdoors Arci Caccia Acquaviva [email protected] Tel. 320 4343980 JULY Saturday, From Thursday, 9th From Thursday, 9th 4th July to Saturday, 11th July to Sunday, 4th July October MONTEPULCIANO FLAG FESTIVAL Flag throwing display and historical parade Magistrato delle Contrade www.braviodellebotti.com Tel. 0578 757575 MONTEPULCIANO Fort “FOCUS ON WORK” FESTIVAL Conventions, conferences and workshops on the working world [email protected] www.lucisullavoro.com Municipality of Montepulciano www.comune.montepulciano.si.it Tel. 0578 7121 MONTEPULCIANO Palazzo Ricci INTERNATIONAL MASTER CLASSES Higher education music and artistic courses. Spectators are admitted Palazzo Ricci - Accademia Europea di Musica e Arte www.palazzoricci.com [email protected] Tel. 0578 756022 Friday, From Saturday, 11th to Saturday, 18th 10th July July MONTEPULCIANO Piazza Gande PARTY FOR THE YOUNGSTERS OF CONTRADA S. DONATO Musical evening with the youngsters, drinks and dinner Nobil Contrada di S. Donato [email protected] Tel. 335 6644419 MONTEPULCIANO Palazzo Ricci 3RD INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF CHAMBER MUSIC; FROM THE TRIO TO CHAMBER MUSIC Concerts with Jörg Widmann, Christoph Poppen, Ariadne Daskalakis, Anthony Spiri, Matthias Buchholz, Xenia Jankovic and their students. In collaboration with the 40th International Art Workshop Palazzo Ricci - Accademia Europea di Musica e Arte www.palazzoricci.com [email protected] Tel. 0578 756022 JULY MONTEPULCIANO STAZIONE SANT’ALBINO Civic Centre green area Popular games, sports, music, entertainment, food and wine events ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE FARMYARD Farming festival with food stalls and live music A.S.D. La Chianina [email protected] Tel. 339 2129676 Sant’Albino Eventi [email protected] Tel. 347 3012693 NEIGHBOURHOOD GAMES Sunday, From Friday, 24th From Friday, 24th to Sunday, 26th 19th July July to Monday, 10th and from Friday, 31ndst to Sunday, 2 August August MONTEPULCIANO July From Saturday, 11th From Thursday, 16th to Sunday, 26th to Sunday, 19th July July MONTEPULCIANO San Biagio SARACINO JOUSTING Historical horse riding event Giostra del Saracino di S. Biagio Association Tel. 347 6713071 Piazza Grande Palazzo Contucci LOCALI CIRCOLO ARCI VALIANO OPERA COURSE AT PALAZZO CONTUCCI SUMMER FESTIVAL AND THRESHING FESTIVAL Master classes for opera singers, students and professionals, with organisation and production of concerts Corso d’Opera [email protected] Tel. 055 214705 Historical re-enactment of threshing, with typical antique menus Circolo ARCI Valiano [email protected] Bruscello Poliziano - The Decameron Popular Bruscello Company from 13th to 16th August, 9.30 p.m. PIAZZA GRANDE MONTEPULCIANO This year the Bruscello traditional theatre group celebrates its 76th anniversary: 1939-2015 The Bruscello, which is celebrating 76 years of activity this year (1939-2015) with the Decameron, a “brilliant” edition, represents one of the most important performances linked to tradition: and not just for Montepulciano, but also for a very extensive surrounding area. The lyrics are by Irene Tofanini and Chiara Protasi, set to music by Maestro Alessio Tiezzi, under the artistic direction of Franco Romani. Given the size and the articulation of the work of reference, the Decameron by Boccaccio, this year the Bruscello does not intend and cannot aim to take on all one hundred famous novellas. The approach chosen, which is very interesting and entertaining to tackle such a vast work, will respect the basic characteristics that the Bruscello has always adopted: love and hate, dancing and stornelli, trickery and disguises; and, above all, joy, which will definitely take precedence over sadness this year. It is the narration of the ten characters from Boccaccio’s work, seven women and three men who, interpreting the role of the characters who they are going to be during the ten days of novellas, go through the highlights of the episodes which, when the story ends, they should begin to perform. As always, the actors are children and adults, men and women from Montelpulciano and nearby, who, every year, succeed in bringing the Bruscello Poliziano to the centre of the cultural interests and theatrical life of the whole Val di Chiana. Popular Bruscello Company www.bruscello.it [email protected] Tel. 0578 758528 AUGUST From Saturday, 1st to Sunday, 9th August Sunday, From Saturday, 8th 2nd August to Tuesday, 11th August MONTEPULCIANO Bonelli Stadium MONTEPULCIANO Piazza Grande SPORTS FESTIVAL THE CONTRADA’S PATRON’S DAY Events, sporting contests and food stalls A.S.D. Unione Polisportiva Poliziana www.unionepoliziana.net [email protected] Tel. 0578 767539 – 389 4636493 “Paolo Gonnelli” contest for young flag throwers and drummers Nobil Contrada di S. Donato [email protected] Tel. 335 6644419 VALIANO SAINT LORENZO’S DAY AND GLASSES OF STARS Sunday, 9 August th MONTEPULCIANO Via di Gracciano nel Corso MONTEPULCIANO GLASSES OF STARS, SAINT LORENZO’S DAY REDISCOVERY OF ANCIENT TRADES Village celebrations in honour of the patron saint A.S.D. Gruppo Sportivo La Rocca [email protected] Tel. 0578 724242 - 349 8622143 Monday, 10 August st Auser Poliziano Social Centre Tel. 0578 756014 Wine tasting tour of Vino Nobile and Rosso di Montepulciano, dinners in the contradas, live music in the streets of the historic center and in Piazza Grande, performances by flag bearers and drummers, shows, flea market in Via Ricci Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano e dei Sapori della Valdichiana Senese www.stradavinonobile.it [email protected] Tel. 0578 717484 Bravìo delle Botti Magistrato delle Contrade Historical Town Centre of Montepulciano Sunday, 26th April Opening of the Year of the Contradas Saturday, 22nd August Proclamation of the Gonfaloniere Sunday, 23rd August Presentation of the Banner Thursday, 27th August Parade of Candles Sunday, 30th August Bravìo delle Botti Sunday, 20th September Closure of the Year of the Contradas, presentation of the Arca d’Argento prize and Trabalzini Memorial On the last Sunday of August – which falls on the 30th this year – Montepulciano hosts the traditional Bravìo delle Botti, a historical reenactment of a challenge between the town’s eight contradas, which once used to compete with horses and now do it with barrels. These barrels weigh 80 kg each and are rolled by two contestants, known as “pushers”, along the uphill track which stretches for about 1600 metres and winds among the streets of the historical town centre to the finishing line, in Piazza Grande, on the parvis of the Cathedral. The race is preceded by an atmospheric historical parade made up of over two hundred characters who offer flag throwing displays, drumming and a glimpse of days gone by as they proceed through the streets. The week before the race is full of important events, such as the proclamation of the Gonfaloniere (a post of high office in medieval times), the wonderful “Corteo dei Ceri” parade and the nocturnal barrel-pushing trials. The contradas stay open every evening, ready to welcome visitors into an atmosphere of festive anticipation, with traditional local dishes, celebrations and music. Magistrato delle Contrade www.braviodellebotti.com [email protected] Tel. 0578757575 AUGUST Thursday, From Thursday, 13th 13th August to Sunday, 23rd August From Friday, 14th From Wednesday, 19th to Sunday, 16th to Sunday, 23rd August August MONTEPULCIANO LAKE La Casetta Visitors’ Centre MONTEPULCIANO STAZIONE “I Tigli” Sports Centre ACQUAVIVA and Tre Berte exhibition area LAURENZIANA FESTIVAL NATIONAL OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT ECOLOGICAL FESTIVAL Buffet dinner and drinks and a guided walk under the stars “Gens Valia” Cultural Centre – Valiano [email protected] – Tel. 0578 724211 In collaboration with Tre Berte Association [email protected] Tel. 0578 767343 - 366 3243647 Vallate Aretine men’s and women’s fourth category A.S.D. La Chianina [email protected] Tel. 339 2129676 -338 7564804 Nature trails, food stalls and dancing in the evening “La Maggese” Association [email protected] Tel. 335 8218905 Friday, 21 August st LOCALITÀ TRE BERTE MONTEPULCIANO Piazza Grande PARTY AT TRE BERTE CELLARS OUTDOORS Food stalls, dancing in the evening, 5-a-side football tournament and other activities Tasting evening open to the public, with the presence of tasting stands set up by the producers Circolo Arci Caccia Tel. 0578 767535 – 328 9024855 Consorzio del Vino Nobile www.consorziovinonobile.it [email protected] Tel. 0578 758182 Live Rock Festival Collettivo Piranha ACQUAVIVA IL FIERALE GARDENS from 9th to 13th September The Live Rock Festival is one of the most respected free music festivals in Italy, with great international music, artistic originality, attention to ecological issues, high-quality food and wine and lots of youthful vitality. The arena of the ex-Fierale Gardens welcomes thousands of young fans who are drawn here by a shared curiosity in the proposals offered by an independent and increasingly alternative festival. Five evenings of rock, avant-garde, electronic and world music, reggae, popular tradition, blues and jazz; with free admission to everything. Not to mention the typical local food and wine, always of the finest quality. The most prestigious collaborations are those of Danjel Zèzèlj who designs the illustrations and the sets; the illustrious voice of Silvia Boschero, borrowed from RadioRai, and the commitment of Legambiente, which guarantees environmental sensitivity and 95% recycling of waste. And above all, there are 150 young volunteers who, every year, organise what, right from the very first edition, has been a highly attractive social event. Collettivo Piranha www.liverockfestival.it [email protected] Tel. 393 4271047 AUGUST-SEPTEMBER Saturday, 22nd From Wednesday, 2nd From Thursday, 3rd and Sunday, 23rd to Sunday, 6th to Sunday, 6th August September September MONTEPULCIANO AT THE TABLE WITH NOBILE Food contest among the Contradas of Montepulciano Consorzio del Vino Nobile www.consorziovinonobile.it [email protected] Tel. 0578 758182 Saturday, 12 September th Sunday, 20 September th ACQUAVIVA “Il Fierale” Gardens MONTEPULCIANO STAZIONE near the Church of Maestà del Ponte MONTEPULCIANO MONTEPULCIANO Teatro Poliziano SAINT VITTORINO’S DAY 34TH CELEBRATION OF MAESTÀ DEL PONTE – DONKEY RACE TRAVELLING BRUSCELLO: “LA CIUCA DI PIPONE” ARCA D’ARGENTO, TRABALZINI MEMORIAL Traditional fair and food and wine events, dancing in the evening, firework display A.S.D. Il Fierale www.ilfieraleventi.it Tel. 0578 767168 – 320 4343980 Ecological trail (5th September, 7.2 km), food and wine, dancing in the evening A.S.D. La Chianina [email protected] Tel. 339 2129676 -338 7564804 Piazza Grande, 5.00 p.m. Piazza dell’Erbe, 6.00 p.m. Torre del Pulcinella, 7.00 p.m. Popular Bruscello Company www.bruscello.it [email protected] Tel. 0578 758529 Award for the best presentation and the best group of Flag Throwers and Drummers of the Bravìo delle Botti Magistrato delle Contrade di Montepulciano www.braviodellebotti.com [email protected] Tel. 0578 757575 41st Cart Race G.S. La Rocca Valiano, from 25th to 27th September The “cart” is the traditional vehicle used by the youngsters of Valiano to have fun; it is made of four planks of hard wood which form a trapezium; two “spindles” with two pairs of ball bearings, the front of which is used to steer the cart, and two handbrakes. The race takes place over several descents which decide which contradas go into the final. The start is from the highest hill in the town. The carts run along a course which is about 1 km long, taking a downhill slope on gradients of up to 15% and with three very tight bends. Before the races, the contradas dress up in medieval costumes and stage a historical parade, re-enacting the ancient splendour of the old Castle of Valiano. The six Contradas that compete on the fourth Sunday of September every year for the “Panno” (banner), hand-painted by a well-known artist, are Castello, Chiesina, Dogana, Fonte, Padule and Ponte. Friday, 25th September Sunday, 28th September Opening of the “Sagra del Vin Santo e del Ciambello”; Corteo Storico dei Ceri with the Montepulciano Musical Band; presentation and blessing of the Palio; official trials of the Carts. An opportunity to swap items and a market for the sale of typical produce; Holy Mass of the Holy Crucifix with the participation of the characters from the Contradas; drawing of the Contradas; historical parade of the Contradas and flag throwing display Saturday, 26th September “Bacco, Tabacco e... Taverne”; an evening for tasting typical dishes and slow food kitchen; official trials of the Carts. Palio dei Carretti Presentation of the Palio and blessing of the winning Contrada; 2015 Palio dinner Associazione GS La Rocca – Valiano di Montepulciano Tel. 0578 724242 – 349 8622143 SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER Wednesday, 23rd From Thursday, 24th and Thursday, 24th to Monday, 28th September September MONTEPULCIANO MAN/WOMAN/ MACHINE – SHOWS AND VIDEO ART Annual workshop of the “Ateneo Poliziano delle Accademie di Musica e BelleArti Renane” Palazzo Ricci - Accademia Europea di Musica e Arte www.palazzoricci.com [email protected] Tel. 0578 756022 MONTEPULCIANO STAZIONE 11th Red and White Festival of the “Sagra dell’Ocio” Friday, 25th, 6th Nocturnal Fair at the Bridge Non-competitive walk – 7.2 km Cultural and sporting events, typical food and wine A.S.D. La Chianina [email protected] Tel. 339 2129676 -338 7564804 Sunday, th 27 September MONTEPULCIANO LAKE La Casetta Visitors’ Centre LET’S CLEAN UP THE LAKE Day dedicated to cleaning up the lake, with workshops on the development of topics relating to recycling Tre Berte Association [email protected] Tel. 0578 767343 - 366 3243647 Sunday, Sunday, th th th 4th October 4 , 11 , 18 and 25th October MONTEPULCIANO Sala Polivalente Ex Macelli MONTEPULCIANO LAKE La Casetta Visitors’ Centre GRANDPARENTS’ DAY NATURE AND ART SUNDAYS Meeting of different generations, with performances, reading and tastings Workshops, conferences, screenings on nature and the environment Coordinated by AUSER Montepulciano [email protected] Tel. 0578 756014 Tre Berte Association [email protected] Tel. 0578 767343 - 366 3243647 Montepulciano Local Committee Association The Tourist Information Office, situated in Piazza Don Minzoni, and the ticket and visitors’ assistance service of the Crociani Civic Museum-Picture Gallery, at Palazzo Neri Orselli, in Via Ricci; Ticket and assistance service for access to the terrace and to the tower of Palazzo Comunale, raised positions that offer a fabulous view of the Apennines, Mount Amiata and Valdichiana. Access is from April to October, every day, from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.; the ticket office in the entrance hall of Palazzo Comunale also houses a tourist information point. With the support of the Municipal Administration, the Local Committee also organises the New Year’s Eve Party held on the 31st of December in Piazza Grande, setting up the whole celebrations. A big bonfire sees in the New Year, burning until dawn on the 1st of January, with live music and a midnight toast, with sparkling wine and traditional desserts offered to everyone who is there; admission is free. Events for 2015 include, on the 1st of June, “Tasting Art”, a guided tour of the Civic Museum on a historicalgastronomical theme, a sensorial itinerary which combines looking at food in the pictures on display with tastings of the same dishes. OCTOBER-NOVEMBER Associazione Pro Loco Montepulciano Ufficio Informazioni Turistiche - Tourist Information Centre Piazza Don Minzoni, 1 53045 Montepulciano (SI) - Italy Phone 0578/757341 - Fax 0578/757341 e-mail: [email protected] - www.prolocomontepulciano.it Facebook: Pro Loco Montepulciano Twitter: MontepulcianoSi - foursquare: Ufficio Turistico Montepulciano Linkedin: Ufficio Turistico Montepulciano Crociani Civic Museum – Picture Gallery Via Ricci 10 - Palazzo Neri Orselli Tel. and Fax 0578 717300 53045 Montepulciano (SI) e-mail: [email protected] website: www.museocivicomontepulciano.it fb: Museo Civico Pinacoteca Crociani twitter: @Museo_Crociani g+: +Pinacoteca crociani TripAdvisor: Museo Civico - Montepulciano Sunday, 18 October th MONTEPULCIANO AUTUMN FESTIVAL SPECIAL MARKET A.S.D. Unione Polisportiva Poliziana www.unionepoliziana.net [email protected] Tel. 0578 767539 – 389 4636493 Sunday, 1 November st MONTEPULCIANO and its hamlets VICTORY ANNIVERSARY 4TH NOVEMBER Civil and religious parades and commemorations, celebration of the Armed Forces, tribute to fallen soldiers from all wars Municipality of Montepulciano www.comune.montepulciano.si.it Tel. 0578 7121 Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano e dei Sapori della Valdichiana Senese The Strada is a trail on a geographic map but, above all, it is a guiding thread which offers the territory and its culture, its typical productions and its natural and historic attractions. It is a “setting out on a journey” to discover Vino Nobile and its producers and it is a journey into the typical flavours to be tasted at the most exclusive restaurants as well as characteristic trattorias, but it is also a relaxing holiday and a chance to lose yourself in the charm of unique works of art and unforgettable glimpses of the landscape. In short, it is a tool for divulgation and information which allows guests to discover Montepulciano and the neighbouring area first hand. Calici di Stelle, San Lorenzo Monday, 10th August Traditional appointment in the historical town centre of Montepulciano. Outdoor tastings of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Vino Rosso di Montepulciano DOC: over 40 producers and 80 labels; dinners in the headquarters of the eight contradas of the Bravìo delle Botti; live music in the streets and in Piazza Grande; display by the Flag Throwers and Drummers. Craft Fair Fortezza Medicea Christmas time A Fair with exhibition and interesting opportunities to purchase artistic craft objects. An appointment now in its 61st edition. Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano e dei Sapori della Valdichiana Senese www.stradavinobile.it [email protected] Tel. 0578 717484 Le Logge della Mercanzia Piazza Grande, Palazzo del Capitano. From April to October In two halls dating back to about 1200, two exhibition areas have been created, with entrance from Via Ricci, connected with the information point of the Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Throughout the event there will be art shows, exhibitions and meetings. Curated by the Cerri Art Gallery. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER Saturday, 7th and Sunday, 8th November Saturday, 14th and Sunday, 15th November Saturday, th 28 November MONTEPULCIANO Historical Town Centre ACQUAVIVA “Il Fierale” Gardens ABBADIA DI MONTEPULCIANO Auser Rinascita Hall TOSCANA GUSTANDO STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 7th WINTER TASTE FAIR Food and wine event and village fête Dinner and musical entertainment Food and wine twinning with another Italian region Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano e dei Sapori della Valdichiana Senese www.stradavinonobile.it [email protected] Tel. 0578 717484 A.S.D. Il Fierale [email protected] Tel. 0578 717088 33 3954058 – 320 4343980 Terzo Millennio Association www.3millennio.org [email protected] Tel. 333 2973559 Saturday, 28th and Sunday, 29th November MONTEPULCIANO Teatro Poliziano ENTERTAINMENT IN PROSE Bottega Teatrale “Quelli di Collazzi” www.teatrocollazzi.net [email protected] December MONTEPULCIANO ANNUAL BOOK PRESENTATION The book on historical, artistic, cultural and social aspects of Montepulciano and its territory Società Storica Poliziana [email protected] The Christmas Village Vivi Montepulciano Association 21 November 2015 - 6 January 2016 “Il Villaggio di Natale” is the new event which has changed the face of the town at a time which is traditionally “peaceful” and has succeeded in extending the tourist season, which now continues through the autumn and winter, until the start of the new year. The arrival of tens of thousands of visitors from all over Italy has shown the success of the event, centred mainly around the characteristic markets, with wooden chalets situated in Piazza Grande, and Santa Claus’s Castle, set up in the Fort. The event was held from the 22nd of November 2014 until the 6th of January 2015 and it really livened up the whole area; visitors combined the original attractions with a visit to the historical town and the possibility to taste the local food and wine specialities. Organised by the association “Vivi Montepulciano” with the support of the Municipal Administration and other local sponsors, the event is going to be repeated in 2015 and will, once again, continue through to Epiphany 2016. Vivi Montepulciano Association Piazzetta San Bartolomeo, 1 - 53045 Montepulciano (SI) www.vivimontepulciano.it - [email protected] www.nataleamontepulciano.it DECEMBER-JANUARY From December, From 6th December, 2015 2015 th to January, 2016 to 6 January, 2016 MONTEPULCIANO Fort st 61 CRAFT FAIR Show-market of artistic craft, meetings with the craftsmen www.stradavinonobile.it [email protected] Tel. 0578 717484 ACQUAVIVA CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES Various activities, including theatrical performance, lucky draw, games, market and late evening celebration of S. Silvestro (New Year’s Eve) A.S.D. Il Fierale [email protected] Tel. 0578 717088 333 3954058 – 320 4343980 Saturday, 12th and Sunday, 13th December MONTEPULCIANO Teatro Poliziano WHITE HORSE INN Operetta Arteatro Gruppo Montepulciano Cultural Association [email protected] Thursday, 24 December th MONTEPULCIANO Contrada di Talosa SANTA CLAUS IN THE CONTRADA OF TALOSA 39th Edition Contrada di Talosa www.contradatalosa.it [email protected] Thursday, 31 December st MONTEPULCIANO Piazza Grande NEW YEAR’S EVE IN THE SQUARE Party with live music, tastings and bonfire Pro-loco Montepulciano [email protected] Tel. 0578 757341 6th January, 2016 Comune di Montepulciano A cura di Settore Associazionismo, Cultura e Sport Servizio Attività Produttive Servizio Comunicazione – Ufficio Stampa Redazione: Diego Mancuso, Luigi Pagnotta Impaginazione e stampa: Ind. Grafica Pistolesi GRACCIANO MONTEPULCIANO EPIPHANY EPIPHANY IN THE CONTRADA OF S. DONATO ASD Gracciano [email protected] Tel. 338 1855008 – 340 9777546 Nobil Contrada di S. Donato [email protected] Tel. 335 6644419 [email protected] Tel. 0578 7121 For calls from outside Italy, add the international dialling code 039 Industria Grafica Pistolesi - Monteriggioni (Siena) - www.leccio.it - [email protected] 6th January, 2016