From Monday 11 to Sunday 17 December
| Tuesday 12 December at 5:00 p.m. Caressing with the voice An afternoon of reading dedicated to very young children from 12 to 36 months, to discover rhythm, words and emotions. From the “Born to read” project. Place: “Vallesiana” municipal library, via Tilli 41. Tuesday 12 December at 5:00 p.m. Workshop “Metamorphosis” An afternoon appointment to create with recycled materials, in line with the “Metamorphosis” project organised by Associaizone culturale Cetra and Atelier Dall’Osso. With the contribution of the Unicoop Firenze Members’ Section of Castelfiorentino. Place: Coop.Fi indoor gallery, Via Leonardo Da Vinci 13. Tuesday 12, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December at 9:30 p.m. Mario Monicelli Cinema Tuesday 12, “Cento domeniche”, with Antonio Albanese. Antonio works as a worker in a shipyard and dreams of giving his daughter a grand wedding, but when it comes time to pay for itβ¦. Saturday 16 and Sunday 17, programming in progress. The screening on Sunday 17 December is brought forward to 5:00 p.m. Online presale available. Place: “Mario Monicelli” Cinema, at the Ridotto of the Teatro del Popolo. Tuesday 12 and Friday 15 December at 9:15 p.m. Mettiamoci in gioco Two weekly meetings for fans of board games, but above all enthusiasts of games of all ages and types. Admission and participation free of charge. Info at info.mettiamocingioco@gmail.com. Place: “Il Progresso” cultural club, Corso Matteotti 19. Thursday 14 December at 7:00 p.m. Agora mothers and sons, fathers and sons Performance curated by Virgilio Sieni, inspired by the panel painting “Madonna and Child” attributed to Cimabue and preserved in the Museo d’Arte Sacra di Santa Verdiana. It develops in a path through the museum rooms. Place: Museum of Sacred Art Santa Verdiana. Thursday 14 December at 7:00 p.m. Aperitif in the cellar A nice proposal to get to know one of the area’s wineries and its excellent wines, with the possibility of pairing them with Tuscan chopping boards of typical products. Booking is recommended, by writing to matteo@davinum.it or calling +39 3338565686. Place: Davinum, via Ciurini 46. |
| Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 December Solidarity Christmas market The Castelfiorentino Auser section opens the doors of the solidarity Christmas market, a must for the Christmas season. Plenty of opportunities for small and large gifts, all handcrafted. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Tuscan Auser sections in the flooded areas. Place: Corso Matteotti, in front of the former “Puccini” cinema. Friday 15 December at 9:00 p.m. Tonight I’m paying! Tried-and-tested format whereby the entrance fee for children is paid and that of adults facilitated by the presentation of fantasy or themed drawings made by the children. Fratelli di Taglia on stage with “The Dream Eater Goblin”. For audiences from 4 years old. Presale or purchase at the theatre box office available. Place: Teatro del Popolo. Saturday 16 December at 8:00 a.m. Christmas Market A classic event, organised by the volunteers of the Arca di Empoli Kennel. A market with a charity sale, the proceeds of which will be used for the four-legged guests of the facility. Place: via Bovio. Saturday 16 December at 9:00 a.m. Paediatric Disobstruction Course A three-hour course structured in a single meeting that will see theory and practice together, to recognise the situations in which to intervene and the correct manoeuvres to perform.Participation is free. Info and registration at the Misericordia di Castelfiorentino. Place: Misericordia, via Palestro 9. Saturday 16 December at 10:00 am Library at Play A morning entirely dedicated to board games in all their forms and for all ages. Organised by Sistemi Ludici. Place: “Vallesiana” municipal library, via Tilli 41. Saturday 16 December Barrier-free Christmas market Annual market featuring the exhibition and sale of artefacts made by guests of the “La Ginestra” day centre. Open until 31 December. Organised by “Senza barriere onlus”. Place: “Il Progresso” cultural club, Corso Matteotti 19. Saturday 16 December at 3:30 p.m. Afternoon at play Board games, magic, D&D, and many other ludic possibilities to experience or discover. Organised by La corte dei nerd. Info at 3772893525 or infolacortedeinerd@gmail.com. Place: Ciaf, via Masini 117. |
| Saturday 16 December at 5:00 p.m. Solo exhibition of Maria Grazia Baldi The artist’s paintings in an exhibition curated by Franco Spina. “Di verde rettili sogni giochi incubi incanti” is a laying bare, a self-portrait among the artist’s self-portraits. The exhibition is open from Friday to Sunday from 5pm. Until Epiphany. In collaboration with La Stanza Rossa. Place: Via IV Novembre 2/D. Saturday 16 December at 9:30 p.m. Il Solo Based on a text by Giorgio Gaber and Sandro Luporini, “Il Solo” moves along five monologues outlining his way of life, his life experiences. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gatteatro.net. Place: Teatro Gat, via Roma 23. Friday 15, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December Christmas in the centre Third Christmas weekend in Castelfiorentino, with proposals for all ages. Friday 15, from 9:00 p.m. guided tour by night to the widespread exhibition “Community”, organised by Atelier Dall’Osso. Meeting point in front of the BeGo Museum. Saturday 16, from 4:30 p.m. “Rebel Jewellery”, together with the staff of Associazione Cetra it will be possible to make jewellery in the most unusual shapes. At the Obelisk in Piazza Gramsci. Saturday 16 and Sunday 17, from 4:30 p.m. “A wish for Christmas”, a theatrical performance staged by Teatro Castello. All weekends open shops, selfie points, stands with mulled wine and sweets, illuminations, themed dinners and aperitifs, children’s area with merry-go-rounds. Organised by CCN Tre Piazze and local associations. Place: Streets of the town centre. Sunday 17 December at 4:30 p.m. Student Essay The municipal music school performs on the theatre stage with pieces set to music by the students of the courses: Bandina, Squilibrass, Coro Orpheus, Voci e ensemble chitarre and many others. Free admission. Place: Teatro del Popolo. Until Sunday 7 January 2024 The Street of Cribs One of the most eagerly awaited events of Christmas in Castelfiorentino is the display of Nativity scenes in the upper and lower town centre. Not forgetting the “Luminous Crib” at the Piovanelli Park and the brand new “Meteorological Crib”. The Nativity scenes can be visited on public holidays and feast days from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Place: Upper and lower town centre. Until Sunday 17 March 2024 Community Widespread exhibition featuring the site-specific installations by the artist Davide Dall’Osso. The main themes of this fourth edition are “Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Cooperate”. The 80 sculptures in the exhibition are located throughout the city, which can be viewed outdoors as well as at the Municipal Library and the BeGo Museum. For info: +39 0571 629049. Place: High and low historical centre and city streets. |