From monday 2 to sunday 8 october
| Tuesday 3, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October at 9:30 p.m. Mario Monicelli Cinema Tuesday 3 “Murder in Venice”, a film by Kennet Branagh, set in Venice. Detective Poirot is summoned to solve a murder, although he is retired and in voluntary exile in Venice. Saturday 7 and Sunday 8, “Happiness”, by Micaela Ramazzotti. The battle of two brothers to free themselves from the oppressions of a dysfunctional family. The screening on Sunday 8 October is brought forward to 5:00 p.m. Online pre-sale available. Place: Cinema “Mario Monicelli”, at the Ridotto del Teatro del Popolo. Tuesday 3 and Friday 6 October 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. Pace: “Il Progresso” cultural club, Corso Matteotti 19. From Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 October Be.Go. Music Academy Four days of training and discussion for new-generation authors, artists and industry insiders. For this second edition, “A chat with …” returns, a space dedicated to internationally renowned artists in direct contact with the public. Talks by Alex Britti, Marco Masini, Piero Pelù, Joan Thiele and Giuseppe Anastasi. Place: Teatro del Popolo, Piazza Gramsci. Saturday 7 October at 4:00 p.m. Inauguration of Big Bench Inauguration of “Big Bench” nr. 314 installed along the local Via Francigena. It is recommended to leave the car at the beginning of Via Maremmana so as not to create traffic problems. Place: Via Maremmana. Saturday 7 October at 5:00 p.m. Inauguration of Emporio lInauguration of the new Emporio shop premises. Interior design and graphics project by Maria Vittoria Gozio. Place: Piazza Cavour 13. Friday 6 to Sunday 8 October 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 3:00 p.m., “The Francigena is for everyone”, an accessible route. 9:30 p.m., “When fear crosses the Francigena”, theatrical performance in six stages. Saturday 7 2:00 p.m., “Mangia e cammina”, trekking route with food and wine stops. 5:00 p.m., “Poets on the Francigena”, at the Castle in Coiano poetry, music and tasting with Paolo Parrini and Claudio Damiani. 6:00 p.m., “The Via Francigena at sunset”, a walk to discover enchanting landscapes. 8:00 p.m., Dinner at the “Pilgrim’s Canteen”, at the Circolo Arci in Castelnuovo D’Elsa. 9:00 p.m., “Theatre night in the street of the village”, theatrical performance in six locations. Sunday 8 8:15 a.m., “On the tracks of Sigeric”, two routes departing from San Genesio (San Miniato) or Montaione in Piazza della Repubblica and arriving in Coiano. For expert walkers. 9:15 a.m., “RaccontInCammino”, route from Coiano to Castelnuovo with theatrical entertainment. The route is accessible by joëlette. 9:00 a.m., “The Francigena by e-bike”, 40 km loop route. 9:00 a.m., “Trekking on horseback” to Castelnuovo, passing through Monteacuto. 1:00 p.m., Lunch at the “Pilgrim’s Canteen”, at the Circolo Arci in Castelnuovo D’Elsa. 3:00 p.m., “A village party”, seven theatrical performances in the alleys and corners of Castelnuovo. From 10:00 a.m., “The streets of art”, the centre of Castelnuovo invaded by artists. Also stands with local products. From 3:00 p.m., “Medieval games”, fun as in the past, in Via Roma. From Friday to Sunday “Photo exhibition” in the Church of Santa Barbara. Opening hours: Fri. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Sat. 5:00-9:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m-8:00 p.m. |
| Sunday 8 October from 10:00 a.m. Patronal feast Celebration dedicated to St Francis of Assisi, with reception of sisters, associations and public offices and inauguration of the exhibition “The seven works of spiritual mercy”. Followed by Holy Mass at the Church of St. Francis, blessing of the new equipped vehicle and convivial buffet in the square in front of the church. Place: Church of St. Francis, Piazza Ulivelli. Sunday 8 October at 4:00 p.m. National Day of Families at the Museum The National Day dedicated to Families at the Museum is back, this year with a special guest: Greg Heffley, star of the “Diary of a wimpy kid” series (world bestseller in children’s literature). Booking required via the form at www.museobenozzogozzoli.it. Place: BeGo Museum. Sunday 8 October at 4:00 p.m. Happy Forever Theatre performance by Teatro C’Art, followed by a tour through the showroom by the hilarious Franca. Aperitif gourmet by Pasticceria Dei at the end of the event. Place: Fioravanti and Cambi, via Ugo La Malfa 1. Sunday 8 October at 6:00 p.m. Basketball Tournament Second day of the Interregional B Series. ABC Basket and Basket Cecina will face each other on the court. Place: PalaBetti, Viale Roosevelt. From 14 September Finding home Photo exhibition with shots taken between February and March 2021 by Chiara Fabbro along the Balkan route through Bosnia and Herzegovina. On display for three weeks at the Chiosco. Place: Chiosco ai Renai, via del Vallone 34 From Friday 6 October at 5:00 p.m. School of Small Carpentry A workshop journey to discover the world through designing, making and building with recycled materials. Inspired by Benozzo Gozzoli’s Tabernacle of the Visitation, the project will take place between Florence and Castelfiorentino, involving groups of children who will make a wooden tabernacle from a distance. Meetings on Fridays from October to November. Presentation of the work in December. For the public aged 6 to 11. Free participation with compulsory online registration. Place: BeGo Museum. Until Saturday 28 October Submerge The photographic group Giglio Rosso hosts an exhibition with an international flavour, curated by three young American artists: Lucy Plato Clark, Mercedes Jelinek, Jon Verney. Opening on Saturday 7 October at 5:00 pm. Visits are possible in conjunction with the opening hours of the BeGo Museum. Place: Oratory San Carlo Borromeo. 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 0571 629049. Place: Upper and lower town centre and town streets. 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. |