From Monday 25 September to Sunday 1 October
Tuesday 26, Saturday 30 September and Sunday, 1 October, 9:30 p.m. Mario Monicelli Cinema Tuesday, 26 “Io capitano,” a film by Matteo Garrone. Two teenage cousins from Senegal, want to become music stars in Europe. Secretly they embark on their great venture, and the journey will prove to be an odyssey through the Sahara desert dotted with the corpses of those who died in the journey, Libyan prisons and the endless and dangerous Mediterranean. Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October programming “in progress”. The screening on Sunday 1 is anticipated at 5:30 p.m. Online presale available. Location: “Mario Monicelli” Cinema, at Ridotto of the Teatro del Popolo. Tuesday 26 and Friday 29 September at 9:15 p.m. Mettiamoci in gioco Two weekly meetings for board game enthusiasts, but above all fans of games of all eras and types. Admission and participation free of charge. Info at info.mettiamocingioco@gmail.com. Location: “Il Progresso” Circolo, Corso Matteotti 19. Wednesday, 27 September, 7:45 p.m. Aperi-vegan An opportunity to celebrate together the arrival of autumn, with an apericena created by chef Massimo Montanero and a workshop dedicated to the autumnal equinox. With naturopath Lisa Pecchi. Reservations 3392101206. Location: “La via della natura”, via Fanciullacci, 20. Friday, 29 September, 9 p.m. Un tenore nel mondo Docufilm by Anna Maria Gasparri Rossotto on the anniversary of the centenary of the tenor’s birth. After the docufilm, a musical tribute and refreshments for participants. Free admission while places last. Organized by Amici della lirica Umberto Borsò. Location: Ridotto of the Teatro del Popolo. Sunday, 1 October, 8:30 a.m. From the Borgo to the Francigena Initiative in collaboration with Unicoop Firenze, members section of Castelfiorentino. Route along the trail connecting the train station to the Via Francigena. Organized by Toscana Hiking Experience. Free participation with reservation at 3496174397 – 3394100576. Location: Via Ridolfi, train station. |
From 14 September Finding home Photo exhibition with photos taken between February and March 2021 by Chiara Fabbro along the Balkan route through Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photo exhibition for three weeks at Chiosco ai Renai. Location: Chiosco ai Renai, via del Vallone, 34. Until Monday 8 January 2024 Community Widespread exhibition featuring site-specific installations by 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, and can be viewed both outdoors and at the Municipal Library and the BeGo Museum. For info: +39 0571629049. Place: High and low historic centre and city street. Every Monday from 10:00 a.m. The Genius Loci of Valdelsa The painter Benozzo Gozzoli becomes the fil rouge of the half-day tour with a visit to Castelfiorentino and entrance to the BeGo Museum and the Museum of Sacred Art of Santa Verdiana. Organised by Robintur spa in collaboration with Toscana nel Cuore. Reservations at Argonauta Viaggi in Empoli. Friday, October 6 to Sunday, October 8 Via Francigena… in Valdelsa – Between dream and legend From Monday 2 to Saturday 7 six days dedicated to schools, with trekking routes for students. Friday 6 3 p.m. Meeting at “La Ginestra” Day Care Center (via Che Guevara) for an easy hike on the Via Francigena, suitable for everyone. 9:30 p.m In Castelnuovo, Via Roma “When Fear Crosses the Francigena,” a six-stage walk to relive the fears and torments experienced by pilgrims in the Middle Ages. Info and reservations 0571.629049 or ufficioturistico@comune.castelfiorentino.fi.it. Saturday 7 3 p.m. At Pieve di Coiano “Mangia e Cammina” trekking route accompanied by a guide, with stops at two farms for tasting local products. Contribution €12. Info and reservations: Rosanna 347.1065161. 5 p.m. “Poets on the Francigena,” at Coiano Castle: poetry, music and tasting. Paolo Parrini and Claudio Damiani, with musical accompaniment fand then tasting for 15€. Info and reservations 0571.629049 or ufficioturistico@comune.castelfiorentino.fi.it. |
6 p.m. Meet at Piazza Santa Barbara “Via Francigena at sunset”, pre-dinner walk to discover enchanting landscapes. Info and reservations Nicola 328.4136156. 8 p.m. Dinner at the “Pilgrim’s Canteen,” Circolo Arci Castelnuovo, Via Roma, cost €18. Reservation required 339.4716333 / +39 339.2202877. 9 p.m. “Theater Night in the streets of the village” in Castelnuovo. Six performances through the village streets. Info and reservations 0571.629049 or ufficioturistico@comune.castelfiorentino.fi.it. Sunday 8 8:15 a.m. “In the footsteps of Sigeric,” two routes departing from San Genesio (San Miniato) and Montaione in Piazza della Repubblica and arriving in Coiano. Info and reservations Nicola 328.4136156. 9:15 a.m. “RaccontinCammino,” route from Coiano to Castelnuovo with theatrical entertainment. The trail is also open to people with disabilities. Info and reservations Nicola 328.4136156. 09:00 a.m. “La Francigena in E-BIKE” with meeting at Castelnuovo sports area, route of about 40Km with packed lunch. 10€ contribution. Info and reservations 338.5033436 or prolocodicastelfiorentino@gmail.com. 9 a.m. “Trekking on horseback” departing from Castelfiorentino, via del Vallone, route to Castelnuovo, passing through Monteacuto. 01 p.m. Lunch at “Mensa del pellegrino” Circolo Arci Castelnuovo, via Roma, cost €18. Reservation required 339.4716333 / +39 339.2202877. 3 p.m. “Un borgo in festa,” Seven theatrical performances repeated every half hour in the corners of Castelnuovo. Info and reservations 0571.629049 or ufficioturistico@comune.castelfiorenitno.fi.it All day long: “The Streets of Art,” the village of Castelnuovo from 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. is filled with artists. the Street of Painting, the Street of Sculpture, the Street of Music, the Street of Dance, the Street of Poets and the Square of the photography. Also ancient games and market stalls with products of the territory. From Friday to Sunday. “Photo exhibition” in the Church of St. Barbara. Hours: Fri. 7-9 p.m., Sat. 5-9 p.m., Sun- 10 a.m.-8 p.m. |