July 2013: events in Val Tidone and Val Luretta valleys

NEWSLETTER BY BORGONOVO IAT VAL TIDONE tel. 0523 861210

The information is supplied by the organizers of the Events; editors accept no responsibility for any changes without prior notice

July 3

TIDONE VALLEY FESTIVAL Montalbo of Ziano P.no 21.15 Castle Scotti, Montalbo. In case of bad weather at the Exhibition Hall of Ziano P.no. Tidone Ethnic / Jazz, “Stephanie Trick Swing Trio” accompanied by Mark & Sonia, acrobatic dancers swing. For info: www.valtidone-competitions.com

July 4th

ENTERTAINMENT IN THE COURTYARD OF MUSIC AND DANCE Corano Borgonovo Val Tidone. In occasion of the Feast of St. Anthony, in the church square of Corano starting at 20:30, show of music and dance with the best known. Italian folk songs of the first half of 900. Designed and Entertainment led by Giuliana Ceccherini. Event organized by “Unitre Milan”, Municipality of Borgonovo V.T. and Associazione “The Friends of Valtidone.” For more information: Borgonovo tel: 0523 861823

July 5/6 

ZIANO FULL BEER  Ziano Piacentino. At the sports ground, two evenings of celebration with food stands . 19.30 and from 23.00 lots of music with concerts of “Anthony Baker Band” and Dj Mex. Friday 5th July and “Bandaliga” and DJ Clarence Saturday 6th July.

July 5/8 

VAL LURETTA JAZZ Agazzano At Europe Square three days dedicated to jazz copyright. New container within the project-music Tidone. Coordinated artistically by saxophonist Matthias Cigalini it consists of a series of seminars and jazz concerts. 5: 18.00 Seminar “Miles Davis” by Gianfranco Fissola; 20.30: concert of “Sax Simbols”; 21.30 concert “Paul Whittaker Trio”; 6 July: 18.00 Seminar “Piacenza Music Pride” by Giovanni Castagnetti; 21.30 concert of “Marco Mazzoli Giuliano Ligabue-Trio Trio”; 7 July: 18.00 seminar “The Jazz Age: the contemporary” by Claudio Sessa (Corriere della Sera) 20.30 Concert of the band corps of Agazzano “C.Vignola”; 21:30 concert Mattia Cigalini Beyond feat Fabrizio Bosco; 8 July: 18.00 seminar “Jazz and young people” of Daniel Massimi (Musicando Jazz) 20.00 final concert of students “Luretta Jazz” concert 21.45 “Fabio Giachino Trio “. Free admission. During every evening tastings food and wine by traders and producers Agazzano local wine. For info: lurettajazzfest@gmail.com Cell: 349 1345575

July 6/7 

MAGNA CRETE Creta of Castel San Giovanni. XXII edition of the festival, in the garden of the former Creta Elementary school. Two-day festival with food stalls traditional cooking, and dancing. 6 July: 21.30 orchestra “Macho and Band “at midnight maxi spaghetti free for all; 7 July: dance party with Paola Dami and his orchestra. Admission Euro 2,50 (the proceeds will be donated to charity). Organized by the Sports Cretan. For more information: President Sandro Zoccola Mobile 338 8316288

July 6th

EVENING OF ALPINE SONGS Fornello Ziano P.no. The Association “Friends of Stove” under the patronage of the Municipality of Ziano present “An Evening of Songs of the Alpine and Mountain.” Cori. Participants: Coro Alpino Val Tidone and guest of honor at the Men’s Choir Lugano. At the Fornello Parish Church of 21.00. At the end of the evening will be offered refreshments. Admission is free. For info: City Ziano tel 0523 863221

July 6th

DANCING EVENING Caminata. Dance evening at the playground with the orchestra Marcolino, food stands By “Young Caminata”. For info: City Caminata tel: 0523 990132

July 6th

III ANTIQUE MARKET, AND CENTURY VINTAGE Agazzano. Market of antiques and modern, in Piazza Europa, which takes place during the day and ends late in the evening. For info tel 0523 971711 Municipality of Agazzano

July 7th

BICIFONDO CICLOTURISTICA VAL TIDONE LURETTA Borgonovo VT. Tidone Cellar Female Trophy. Non competitive Cycling event. 88 km between the villages in the valleys concerned. Meeting 7.30 Cantina Tidone starting at 8.00 and at 9.00. Possibility to cover the entire distance at preferred speed, 3 control points with refreshments. Open to all licensed cycling and cyclists both sexes. Participation fee Euro 10,00. Helmet Mandatory. The top 10 companies with the highest score will be awarded. Godmother of the event Giorgia Bronzini World Champion. Organised by ASD VAL TIDONE VAL LURETTA. For info: velosportborgonovese@blogspot.it bicifondo2013@libero.it  Cell: 347 9604484

July 7th

COUNTRY MARKET AMICA IV ediz.Pianello. Market of agricultural Piacenza producers in Largo Dal Verme: cheese fresh meats, wines, vinegars, fruit, vegetables, honey, preserves, “homemade” baked bread fresh meat. Promoted by the Municipality of Pianello and Col Diretti.

July 7th

ANTIQUE AND SECOND HAND MARKET Gragnano Trebbiense. Market of antiques and modern, open to collectors and exchangers in the streets of the town. For info:  tel: 0523 789014

July 7th

FORNELLO PATRON SAINT FESTIVAL Fornello Ziano P.No. 18.00 Procession of St. Elizabeth and Holy Mass in the Square. Followed by refreshments with the traditional cakes prepared by the women of the village. Organized by the Fornello Parish. For info. City of Ziano tel.0523 863221

July 10th

TIDONE VALLEY FESTIVAL Gragnano Trebbiense. 21.15 Villa Marchesi. In case of bad weather Piacenza Spazio Rotative. Tidone Ethnic/Jazz, “Peppe Servillo Quartet”. For information and costs: www.valtidone-competitions.com

July 12

TIDONE VALLEY FESTIVAL Castel San Giovanni. 21.15 Square Casaroli, in case of bad weather Verdi Theatre. Tidone Ethnic /Jazz, “Jan Lundgren Trio-Alessandro Bertozzi Quintet”. For info: www.valtidone-competitions.com

July 12

DIALECT COMEDY Borgonovo V.T. At the Centro Pensionati, at 21.00, the Allegra Combriccola brings to the stage one of his hilarious comedies in dialect. Free admission. For more information: cultura.borgonovo@sintranet.it  Tel: 0523 861823

July 12/14

COTREBBIA NUOVA CALENDASCO FESTIVAL At the former Village School folk festival organized by the group “A Cotrebbia fum fesat”in collaboration with the Calendasco Public Assistance. Food stands and dancing with live orchestras. July12th Cani della Biscia in concert. July 13th Renzo and the Minstrels. July 14th Norberto and Mirko. For info: City of Calendasco tel: 0523 772722

July 13

PINT NIGHT Castel San Giovanni. Along the streets of the town, areas dedicated to tasting the best European beers positioned in the heart of town. Live music, entertainment for all ages offered by many street artists, all accompanied by food offered by the Proloco

July 13

ROCK & ROLL LIVES ON Montalbo of Ziano. Live performances by young bands and good food. Info: tel 0523-868329

July 13

FESTIVAL OF ASSOCIATIONS Pecorara. Dance evening at the playground with the orchestra Beppe and Dany. Gastronomic stands open throughout the evening. For info: City of Pecorara tel 0523 999110

July 14th

EXHIBITION OF ARTS AND CRAFTS Pianello V.T. All day Exhibition of the town . Showcase of the numerous excellences located in our territory and the products of our craftsmanship. 8.30: Opening of Proloco stands; 10.00: Fair inauguration; 12.30: lunch in restaurants and farms in the area; 16.00: re-enactment of the ancient crafts; 19.30: charity dinner in Piazza Umberto I; 21.00: Gospel concert Placenta Gospel Choir. For the entire day food stalls with local products.

July 14th

42 ° RUN HIGH VAL TIDONE Cicogni of Pecorara. Traditional march to discover Val Tidone. Leaving 7.30 from the playground of Cicogni. Trails from 6-12-18-and 25 Km Closing manifestation 14.00. Non-competitive on a national and internationally, free step, open to all and valid for the National Fisap Competition. Refreshments and medical care along the entire race. For info and registration:  City of Pecorara tel 0523 999110

July 14th

TIDONE VALLEY FESTIVAL Nibbiano. 21.15 Church Square, postponed in case of bad weather, Val Tidone Classical, Choir directed by Teatro Municipale in Piacenza C.Casati. Tribute to Verdi. For info: www.valtidone-competitions.com

July 17th

TIDONE VALLEY FESTIVAL Rottofreno. 21.15 Santimento Castle – in case of bad weather the Cultural Center of San Nicolò Tidone Ethnic/Jazz, Flavio Boltro & Mauro Negri Quartet. For info: www.valtidone-competitions.com

JULY 18/21

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF CARMEL Seminò of Ziano. Music and cuisine in Piazza at Seminò with craft stalls. Organized by the Celebration of Seminò. For info tel: 338 7317723

JULY 19/21

DUCK FESTIVAL Loc. Pilastro di Gragnanino. Three evenings of good music and good food with duck as main speciality. Event organized by the Circolo Anspi Don Bosco Della Madonna del Pilastro. For info: City Gragnano tel. 0523 788444

JULY 19/20

SUN ROCK FESTIVAL Sarmato. Tenth edition of ’50s rock festival with lots of music, good food and lots of fun. Packed program of events with gathering Vintage Vespas Gathering vintage stalls and make-up experts ready to help the public enter in the full climate of the 50s. In addition, performances of “Happy Dance, ” School in boogie repertoire. For info: Luigi Torreggiani 3391217829 luigitorreggiani@gmail.com Andrea Casaroli 328 3670197 andrea.casaroli@polimi.it

JULY 20/22

FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL Piozzano. Organized by the Pro Loco at the Stadium of Piozzano. 21:00 20 hours dance with the orchestra Beppe and Dani (your offer at entrance) July 21st Dances with the orchestra Yuri & Michele (your offer at entrance) July 22nd dances with Manolo orchestra and fireworks’ at 23.30 (admission 3.50 eur). Gastronomic stands every evening with the famous roast duck. For info: proloco_piozzano@yahoo.it

July 20

DANCING EVENING Caminata. Dance evening at the playground with the Elisa orchestra , food stands. By “Young Caminata”. For info: City Caminata tel: 0523 990132

July 20

EVENING PRO RED CROSS Pecorara. At the playground, an evening dedicated to the Red Cross, and the group of Nibbiano Pianello. Food stands throughout the evening. Per info: City of Pecorara tel 0523999110

July 21

DIALECT COMEDY Vicobarone of Ziano. 21.00 at the Vicobarone Play Ground; Comedy dialect,” Lend me your wife,” L’Allegra Combriccola of Borgonovo. Admission offer. Evening organized by Valentina Oratory

July 21

FEAST OF S. PATRON Montalbo of Ziano. Procession of S. Christopher and blessing of the cars and agricultural vehicles. Dinner along the road leading to the castle. Info: 0523868329

July 21

FESTIVAL OF THE CHILD Pecorara. Morning and afternoon care for children with various games and drawings. Free For info: City of Pecorara tel 0523 999110

July 21

TIDONE VALLEY FESTIVAL Pianello. 21.15 Piazza Madonna, in case of bad weather the Municipal Theater, Val Tidone Ethnic/Jazz, Funk Off-Marchino Band. For info: www.valtidone-competitions.com

July 25th

WHITE NIGHT Borgonovo V.T. The streets of the Old Town, with shops open in the evening, with music concerts live and surprises to make the town animated by night. To info: cultura.borgonovo@sintranet.it  Tel: 0523 861823

July 25th

IN PIAZZETTA WITH AUTHORS Nibbiano. Church Square 21.00, presentation of the book “Point Lenana” with the presence of the authors Wu Ming 1 and Roberto Santachiara. Refreshments. Event organized by Associazione Casagrande & Libreria Puma.

July 26th

TIDONE VALLEY FESTIVAL Sarmato. 21.15 Church Square. In case of bad weather in the Church. Tidone Classic, “Verdi” “Verdi” “Verdi” Singers, orchestra and actors in works and letters of the Master. For info: www.valtidone-competitions.com

July 27th

GREEN VIGIL Pecorara. Feast of the Pecorara, Alpine Group dancing with the “David Ziglioli”Orchestra. For info: City of Pecorara tel 0523 999110

July 27th

APPENNINO FOLK FESTIVAL Caminata. Music Review of the territory of the four provinces. Appenine Culture. In the ancient centerof the village, Nando Citarella Concert one of the most important interpreters of traditional Neapolitan folk, multi-instrumentalist and singer accompanied by Carlo Bava. With the participation of Maddalena Scagnelli.  info@Cooltour Cell: 347 6897081

July 27th

COMIC CLUB SHOW Borgonovo V.T. 21.00 Piazza Garibaldi, entertainment and music by the Comic Club Group Free admission. For info: cultura.borgonovo@ sintranet.it Tel: 0523 861823

July 27/28 

FESTIVAL PAESANA Ganaghello of Castel San Giovanni. Two days of good food accompanied by dancing. For info: www.comune.castelsangiovanni.pc.it Tel: 0523 889652

July 27/28/29 

AGAZZANO ALTA FESTIVAL Agazzano. Live music and food stalls in the district of Agazzano Alta. In the evening of the 29 th fireworks at the end of the party. Admission fee.

July 28

FEAST OF HUNTERS Pecorara. A day dedicated to the celebration of hunting. On the playground, lunch for all. Event organized by the National Free Caccia. For info: City Pecorara tel: 0523 999110

In addition:

** Every Friday from June 28th to August 30th, Pianellesi Friday: 4th ed. Of Antiques and Creativity Markets in Pianello Val Tidone organized by Pro Loco To join or info: proloco@pianellovaltidone.net fax 0523 1880405, sms/voicemail 3771697128

** Every Monday in July in Gragnano outdoor cinema exhibition titled “2nd Vision”, with all the best titles of the recent world cinema season on DVD. 21.30 in Piazza Pace, free admission (cultural center in case of bad weather). For info: www.comunegragnanotrebbiense.pc.it

** Every Tuesday of the month of July in Calendasco food stalls and dancing in the town center July. 2: 21.00 Square opposite school Yuri & Michele Orchestra; July 9th: Bergamaschi Square 21.00 David Ziglioli orchestra; July 16th in the: square facing the pool 21.00 Fabrizio Chicchi orchestra; July 23rd: Square facing the pool 21.00 Norberto orchestra and Mirko; July 30th: square in front of schools “An evening for Mary,” organized by the Green River bar with fundraising in aid of “The Corsairs- Friends of Andrea “for the fight against cancer. For info: City Caledon tel: 0523 772722

** Every Thursday of the month of July, “Thursday in …”: the 1st edition of dancing and entertainment in all the Squares of S.Nicolò July 4th: Donatori Organi Square “Latin Lover” Group; July11th: Piazza Annibale Barca “Cantafestival” academic dance performance , food stands July 18th: Piazza Donatori Organi “The Trio of Erica Opizzi” and belly dancing performance; July25th: Piazza Della Pace Cinzia Davo Concert tribute to Aida Cooper. For info: Pro Loco S.Nicolò tel. 0523 497060

** From July 7th to July 20th Tidone Inglese Camp, in Pianello Val Tidone. Daily English lessons and drama workshops to develop creativity all in English. The day ends with games and excursions to the Val Tidone Castles Saturday, July 20th the courses will end with a play in English involving all the participants in collaborattion with Music Camp. For info: www.valtidone-competitions.com

WEEKLY MARKETS

MONDAY: ‘Borgonovo VT, S.Nicolò.

TUESDAY: ‘Nibbiano

WEDNESDAY: ‘Pianello Val Tidone.

THURSDAY: Agazzano, Castelsangiovanni

FRIDAY: ‘Sarmato

SATURDAY: Ziano Piacentino, Pecorara

SUNDAY: Agazzano, Castelsangiovanni, Gragnano, Pianello