12 Thursday 7 September 2006 What’s on & Where to Go www.theflorentine.net Events in FLORENCE SEP 8 TO SEP 21 Open shops under the stars Performances and food tasting June-Sept. on Wednesday, Dicomano historical center Festival in Limite Sept. from 1 to 30 Limite sull’Arno (Firenze) info 0571978136 - www.comune.capraiae-limite-sull-arno.fi .it Sagra del fico a Carmignano 2 to 10 Sept, Bacchereto, Carmignano Prato, www.carmignanodivino.prato.it info 055 8712468 Medieval market on the street from 7 to 9 Sept, in Santa Maria in Castello e S. Antonino Prato Beef-steak and mushroom festival Sept. 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 Certaldo Firenze tel. 0571667349 - www.comune.certaldo.fi .it Corteggio Storico 8th Sept, Medioeval parade in the Central Street of Prato, from 8,30pm Chianti Classico Wine Fair fair, wine tasting, live music, treasure hunts and fi reworks, fi ne wines and food products of the Chianti region Sept. 8 to 10 Greve in Chianti, Open 10 am to midnight. Free adm Murder Party Murder mystery week-end game organized in villas Week end of 8 to10 Sept, Agriturismo della Fattoria di Statiano Volterra (Pisa) Info www.yellowlegacy.it Historical cortege and Palio of Diotto Sept. 8 scarperia Centro storico tel. 0558468165 - www.comune.scarperia.fi .it Sagra della Polenta, dei Porcini e del Cinghiale a Carmignano From 9 to 17 Sept, Poggio alla Malva a Carmignano (Prato) info 055 8712468 www. carmignanodivino.prato.it Sagra della polenta e uccelli a Barga 9 and 10 Sept, Filecchio, Barga (Lucca) info www.comune.barga.lu.it Feast of Pardon Sept. from 9 to 12 Reggello Firenze tel. 0558669232 - www.comune.reggello.fi .it wine Festival Sept. 9, 16, 23 Palazzuolo sul Senio (Firenze) tel. 0558046008 - www.palazzuolo.it Neustadt Beer festival Sept. 9, 10 Montespertoli (Firenze) info 05716001 - www.comune.montespertoli. fi .it Children’s palio Sept. 9 Cerreto Guidi (Firenze) info 0571906220 - www.comune.cerreto-guidi. fi .it Sapori e Colori Market in Piazza Duomo 10th Sept, from 9am to 7 pm Piazza Duomo Prato Info: Unione Commercianti tel. 0574- 43801 La meglio Genia Exhibition, food tasting Sept. from 10 to 19 CAMPI BISENZIO Centro storico tel. 3401019292 - www.comune.campi-bisenzio.fi .it Schiacciata, grape and roasted pork festival Sept. 10, 17 Vitolini, Vinci (Firenze) tel. 0571568012 - www.comune.vinci.fi .it Controcorrente Games, sports, along the Arno Sept. 10 La Tisana Empoli (Firenze) tel. 0571757999 - www.comune.empoli.fi .it Traditional soup festival Sept. 10 Fucecchio (Firenze) tel. 057123454 - www.comune.fucecchio.fi .it Lo sbaracco Barter Market Sept. 10 castelfi orentino (Firenze) info 0571686341-48 - www.comune.castelfi o- rentino.fi .it Week of the Honey in Montalcino market and fair 10 Sept, Fortezza Montalcino (Siena) www. comunemontalcino.it Palio dei Ciuchi ad Asciano 10 Sept from 5 pm, Asciano (siena) info www.comune.asciano.siena.it Disfida con l’Arco a Montopoli Val d’Arno Traditional competition 10 sept, Montopoli Val d’Arno (Pisa), Info 0571.449024 www.montopoli.net, 18.00 Palio of the contradas and Jousting Sept. 10 Bagno a Ripoli (Firenze) tel. 0556390222 - www.comune.bagno-a-ripoli.fi .it Limite fair and fireworks display on the Arno river Sept. 11 Limite sull’Arno tel. 0571978124 - www.comune.capraia-e-limite.fi .it Late afternoon concert at Villa Peyron Sept. 13 Villa Peyron Fieseol tel. 055264321 - www.bardinipeyron.it Wine Festival in Panzano Panzano hosts tasting booths representing nearly 20 of the best local wineries Sept 15, 16 and 17. Panzano-in-Chianti; 10 euro to receive a wine glass and holder and all the wine you care to sample Assedio alla Villa a Poggio a Caiano medieval food stands, music, games, sports etc. 15, 16 and 17 Sept., Poggio a Caiano (Prato) info 055 8798779 www.prolocopoggioacaiano.it Nel Sogno di Messer Boccaccio historical performances based on stories by Boccacio 15, 16 and 17 Sept Piazza Boccaccia, Certaldo (Firenze) Info 0571 6611 www.comune.certaldo.fi .it Wine is pleasure. Wine and olive oil tasting Sept. from 15 to 17 Basilica di S. Maria, Impruneta (Firenze) 0552373267 -www. comune.impruneta.fi .it Feast of Pardon Sept. from 15 to 19 Incisa Valdarno, central streets, info 0558333433 - www.comune. incisa-valdarno.fi .it giardini in fiera fl ower and garden fair Sept 15, 16 and 17, Villa Le Corti, San Casciano (Firenze) info 055 829301 www. giardininfi era.it, 10-19, 8 euro Parade of the town districts and rowing Palio Sept. 16, 17 Limite sull’Arno (Firenze) tel. 0571978124 - www.comune.capraia-e-limite.fi .it Expressive festival Expo of paintings. sculpture, video, music, design and more. 17 to 23 sept. Offi cina Giovani Piazza Macelli, 4 Prato Info: www.freesh<strong>out</strong>.it Sagra del Seitan Seitan is considered the best vegetarian substitute for meat. 17 Sept from noon to midnight at Circolo Ricreativo di Pozzolatico, Via Imprunetana per Pozzolatico, 227 a Impruneta (Firenze) info 055 620262 www.sagradelseitan.it Sagra della Bruschetta a Palazzuolo sul Senio 17 sept only Palazzuolo sul Senio “Casa del Villeggiante” info 055 8046125 www. palazzuoloeventi.com Stradainfiera 17 and 18 Sept in Greve in Chianti (Firenze) info 055.85.45.27 www.comune.grevein-chianti.fi .it Bruschetta (roasted bread with oil) festival Sept. 17 Casa del villeggiante Palazzuolo sul Senio (Firenze) tel. 0558046008 - www.palazzuolo.it <strong>The</strong> sweetest day of the year - food festival with typical cakes Sept. 17 Castelnuovo d’Elsa Firenze info 0571686341-48 - www.comune.castelfi o- rentino.fi .it Late Summer walking tour Sept. 17 Montespertoli (Firenze) info 05716001 - www.comune.montespertoli. fi .it Harvest festival Sept. from 21 to 24 Mercatale Val di Pesa (Firenze) info 0558077832 - www.comune. san-casciano-val-di-pesa.fi .it Open shops under the stars Shows, food tasting Until Sept. on Wed, Dicomano, info 055 838541 viva la piazza! Until 8 Sept. Tavarnelle V.P. e Barberino V.E, www.comune.tavarnelle-val-di-pesa.fi .it, info 055-8077832 • MUSIC & CONCERTS Whisky Trail 8th Sept, Castello dell’Imperatore, Prato, from 10pm Montereggae. Concerts in Montereggi Sept. 8, 9 Montereggi (Capraia e Limite) tel. 0571978124 - www.comune.capraia-e-limite-sull-arno.fi .it Baccano utile Musical performance Sept. 9 Marradi, Pian di Sopra tel. 0558045170 - www.pro-marradi.it Viae Musicae. Antiqua Ensemble. Prima ch’autunno arrivi. Antique music concert Sept. 16 at 4,30 p.m. Teatro d’estate di Villa La Tana (Bagno a Ripoli) tel. 0556390356- 7 - www.comune.bagno-a-ripoli.fi .it Opera gala Sept. 16 Castello di Sonnino (Montespertoli) tel. 0571609412 - www.comune. montespertoli.fi .it Brotherhood in concert Sept. 16 Spazio Energia, Reggello Firenze tel. 0558669229 - www.comune.reggello. fi .it Summer concert sea<strong>son</strong> in Lamole Sept. 17 Lamole (greve in Chianti) tel. 0558547160 - www.comune.greve-inchianti.fi .it Salotto musicale. Concerts June, July, the fi rst Monday of the month, Sede Pro Lastra Enrico Caruso, Lastra a Signa, tel. 055.8722628 • PARKS Sculptures in a woodland In an untouched wood of ilex and oak trees in the heart of Sienese Chianti, many internationally renowned artists from fi ve continents have created imposing contemporary sculptures Parco sculture del Chianti, La Fornace 48/49, Pievasciata, Siena, tel. 0577.357151, www.chiantisculpturepark.it, open all year Parco Mediceo di Pratolino <strong>The</strong>atrical, musical and dance performances, inter-cultural themes. Until October 31, Thur & Fri, Pratolino, Vaglia, info 055.409155, from Thur to Sun 10-19.30 Stato Libero dei Renai This natural oasis offers numerous lakes, ponds, green areas, bird-watching spots, sport facilities, children’s games, a swimming pool, etc Until Sept. 30, Mon-Fri 12:00-20:00, Sat, Sun and holidays 9-20, free, Parco dei Renai, Lastra a Signa, www.parcorenai.it • SPORTS & ACTIVITIES Calenzano discovered, walks through history and nature. Guided walking tours from April to October, Calenzano, info 055.8833255 Silver Fish Award Sept. 10 Piazza Umberto I, Londa (Firenze) tel. 0558352520 - www.comune.londa.fi .it Hunters’ day Sept. 10 Lutirano Marradi (Firenze) tel. 0558045170 - www.pro-marradi.it 7th Vento di sotto sailing Trophy Sept. 10 Lago di Bilancino (Barberino di Mugello – Firenze) tel. 0558418133 - www. bilancinolagoditoscana.it Archer festival Sept. 16 Parco di canonica Certaldo Firenze info 0571661256 - www.comune. certaldo.fi .it 61° Gran Premio Industria e Commercio International professional bicycle race 17 Sept, Start and Arrival at via Valentini Prato. Info: Ass. ciclistica Pratese “1927”, tel. 0574-22282, www.ciclisticapratese.it Calenzano discovered, walks through history and nature. Guided walking tours from April to October, Calenzano, info 055.8833255 • SUMMER NIGHTS PratoEstate Concerts, performances, events, exhibits, etc. June-Sept., info: Ass. Cultura Comune di Prato, tel. 0574.615024, www.pratoestate. it Summer in Sesto June- Sept., info tel. 055.44961, www.sestoestate.com Sport festival Until Sept., San Casciano Val di Pesa, tel. 055.8229558 Montemurlo Estate cinema, dance, folklore, music, theatre and sport Until Sept., every day, info Uffi cio Cultura Comune di Montemurlo, tel. 0574.558264 Prato Estate 2006 Music, cinema, theatre Until Sept., info 0574.1835021-22, www. pratoestate.it IN TUSCANY • LECTURES & CONFERENCES Con-Vivere Carrara Festival City, Territory, Culture. A Festival on Multiracial social integration 8 to 10 Sept, various places in Carrara, see all details on www.con-vivere.it Ma la notte ...si! Street poetry and lectures 13 at Palazzina Zalum and 22 sept at Baracchina rossa in Livorno info 0586 820587 • MARKETS & FESTIVALS Sagra della zuppa di pane a Roccastrada 1 to 10 Sept, Montemassi, Roccastrada (Grosseto), www.comune.roccastrada.gr.it, info 0564 - 561111 Sagra del cinghiale a Capalbio 6 to 10 Sept, Piazza dei Pini, Capalbio (Grosseto), www.capalbio.it, info 0564 896611 Festa Medievale Medieval market, food stands, music, games etc. 9 Sept, Monsummano Terme (Pistoia) info 0572 959228, www.comune.monsummano-terme.pt.it, h 17.00 • MUSIC & CONCERTS Pearl Jam 20 Sept www.pistoiablues.com, Piazza Duomo, Pistoia, ticketone.it 21, 38€ UP COMING • SPORTS & ACTIVITIES Corri La Vita Help in the fi ght against breast cancer by participating in a 5.6 kilometer walk through Florence or a more challenging 12 kilometer run Sign-ups begin Sept. 1, at the Lega Italiana Lotta ai Tumori, Viale Volta 173, or two sporting goods stores: Universo Sport, Piazza Duomo 6/7/8 r, Tel:055/284412 and Sport Le Cure, Via Sacchetti 22/R, tel. 055 573420. Registration will also be held the morning of October 1 in Piazza Santa Croce. Note: those running the 12 kilometer event require a doctor’s certifi cate. For more information or to register, visit www.corrilavita.it or e-mail info@corrilavita. it. Dott.ssa Elisabetta Bernardini, e-mail: info@legatumorifi renze.it. cell. 335 83 50 718, tel: 055 576939
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