LA RINASCITA COLLATERAL EXHIBITIONS

ASTI - Palazzo Mazzetti - Palazzo Alfieri - Palazzo Ottolenghi st rd From June 21 to November 3 “THE REBIRTH. HISTORY OF HAVE MADE IT” Asti invites you to visit this unique exposition concerning the years from 1946 to 1969, from the severe crisis of the postwar period to the "economic boom" during which the Made in Italy asserted itself. Design, fashion, art, photography, cinema, advertising, technology, objects and events that changed our lives are the protagonists of a scenographic, innovative and multimedia exhibition, which will surprise you and make you discover the most beautiful 18th century Palaces of Asti: Palazzo Mazzetti, Palazzo Ottolenghi and Palazzo Alfieri, the last one reopened to the public for this exhibition. Opening hours: from Tue to Sun 9.30am-7.30pm (last entrance at 6.30pm). Ticket: €9, €7 reduced price (groups, under 18s, over 65s, people entitled to relevant discounts); €3 reduced price for schools. Info: www.palazzomazzetti.it; www.larinascitaasti.it

ASTI - SPAZIO SAN GIOVANNI - Fino al 1 settembre - IL CONCILIO RINNOVA LE CHIESE The exhibition displays the religious buildings in Asti during the Second Vatican Council. Opening hours: Fry 15-18; Sat and Sun 9.30-13/15-18. Info: Museo Diocesano +39 0141 592176 (int.56) Stefano Zecchino, Debora Ferro (Biblioteca e Archivio) +39 0141 430615

ART AND EXHIBITIONS

ASTI – Palazzo del Michelerio From September 5th to September 16th BOTTIGLIE D’ARTISTA 2013 In the beautiful and historic Michelerio Court, in Corso Alfieri 381 you can admire the big

artistic bottles realized this year only from women. The cultural and artistic event is realized by CRE[AT]IVE Asti .The entrance is free. Info : www.creativeasti.com

ISOLA D’ASTI – Centro Commerciale I BRICCHI Fino al 29 settembre LE BANDIERE, I SUONI, GLI SCATTI DEL PALIO The Gallery of the commercial centre guests a colorful exhibit of flags, clarions, drums, flag players dresses and photos, perfect for an immersion in the atmosphere of the most ancient Palio of Italy. Open every day from 9am to 8pm. Free entrance.

Info : www.centrocommercialeibricchi.com

CASTAGNOLE DELLE LANZE - From June 1st to September 29th Three exhibitions: at the former church of Battuti Bianchi the photographic exhibition “Una storia per immagini: il C.A.I. di Asti” to celebrate 150 years of Club Alpino Italiano. In Parco della Rimembranza the exhibition: “La collezione botanica del Conte di Saint Robert” to discover the figure of the scientist and Count of Saint Robert. Inside the panoramic tower, which is now a museum, “Un viaggio alla scoperta della vita e delle opere di Paul de Saint Robert”. Opening hours: on Sundays 3pm-6pm. Info: [email protected]

ART AND EXHIBITIONS th th COSTIGLIOLE D’ASTI - From July 27 to September 15 – MOSTRA DI ERICK KELLER Held in the castle, the exhibition presents engravings and graphic design with a large section dedicated Keller’s history and his choice to live in Costigliole. A room will host manuscripts and publications by Piero Nebiolo and Clizia, artists of Costigliole. Info: www.comune.costigliole.at.it Assessore Filippo Romagnolo +39 348 1387521

MOMBERCELLI th th From August 25 to October 27 RICOMINCIAMO - DAL DOPOGUERRA AL BOOM ECONOMICO The photos and the documents coming from Archivio fotografico Ivaldi and some citizens of Mombercelli tell us the story of the social and economical development of the

village after the Second World War. The exhibit offers also a chance to visit, in the same

building (ex Carcere Mandamentale) the Civic Museum of Modern and Contemporary art. Visits are possible on Sunday from 4 to 6 pm, during the week only booking +39 0141 959610/11 – 338 4246055 Info: www.musarmo.comune.mombercelli.at.it

MONASTERO BORMIDA - - From June 29th to October 27th MOSTRA DI ESO PELUZZI The exhibition in the castle of , recently refurbished, dedicated to Eso Peluzzi, was inaugurated on June 28th. The painter, who was born in 1894 in Cairo Montenotte, a place on the border between Liguria and , belonged to the divisionism art movement. In portraits the landscapes of these two "soul regions" become his favorite subjects. His paintings are exhibited at GAM in Genoa, in Florence, and also in some European museums. In Monastero Bormida also works of other artists such as Carra, Morando, Chessa and Berzoini and a large canvas of Peluzzi in the church of Roccaverano can be seen. Opening hours: Sat-Sun 10am-8pm, Mo-Fri by appointment only. Ticket: 5 €.

Info: Municipality +39 0144 88012 Cell +39 349 67600082 [email protected]

CULTURAL EVENTS

VILLAGES IN THE – until October 26th CUNTE’ MUNFRA’ – dal Monferrato al mondo Every year this theatre, music and meetings festival, under the artistic direction of Lucian Nattino, characterize the end of summer in Monferrato with interesting events in different villages of Asti area. On September 13th, in , Teatro degli Acerbi will presents “Pinin e le Masche”(from Davide Lajolo tales), on September, 21h in Castagnole th Monferrato the show “Stella Rock” by Andrea Bosca, on September, 29 in , Teatro degli Acerbi will entertain people all day long playing “Baracun! Le formidabili ricette del dottor Delprùs” followed at 4pm by Paolo Tomalino and Beppe Cresta recital. Free entrance for all the events! Info: Casa degli Alfieri +39 0141 292583 / 339 2532921

www.casadeglialfieri.it

CORTANDONE September 1st MASCHE INTORNO A Children are the protagonists of this original event dedicated to the “masche”, figures between history and legend, part of the oral tradition passed down from generation to generation during the winter nights .From 3pm painting contest at 5 pm a nice afternoon snack in the square and at dinner at 8pm. At 10pm the start of a walk in the woods around the village enlivened by a performance based on the history of the “masche”. At the end zabaione and biscuits for everybody. Info: Comune di Cortandone: +39 0141 669219 , +39 333 9423685 www.comune.cortandone.at.it

MONTIGLIO MONFERRATO

September, from 20th to 22th

CASTELLO IN MUSICA “Castello in musica”, postponed in September, during the autumnal equinox, will hail people who love music in the wonderful spaces of the castle and its garden. Music events and laboratory for adults and children for a total immersion in the magic world of music and sounds Info:Comune +39 0141 994008, Circolo Filarmonico Astigiano +39 0141 538057, Cell + 39 346 5761400 ; www.comune.montigliomonferrato.at.it ; www.filarmonicoastigiano.it

FOOD AND WINE FESTIVALS September 21th - 22th CANELLI LA CITTA’ DEL VINO – TANTE BUONE REGIONI PER INCONTRARCI A CANELLI The best food of Italy meet the wine and the gastronomic traditions of the capital of Spumante. This event taking place in the historic center and in the cellars of the most important wine and Spumante producers of Canelli offers guided wine tastings, visits to the “underground cathedrals” and to the landscapes aiming at UNESCO recognition. In addition concerts, meetings, traditional markets and much more. Info: +39 0141 820231 www.comune.canelli.at.it

COCCONATO 31 agosto - 1 settembre COCCOWINE The best food and production of will be promoted in this event in wich we’ll find tasting, guests, music, and of course, the wery good wines of the local producers invading the beautiful historical centre invaderanno il bel centro storico of the so called “riviera of

Monferrato “.

Info: Comune +39 0141 907007 www.gowinet.org/cocco-wine/

DUSINO SAN MICHELE September from 27th to 29th SAGRA DELLO GNOCCO Do you like potato gnocchi (dumplings)? Then you must go to and taste them with seven different sauces and other delicacies cooked by the Pro Loco Association and “washed down” with the excellent local wines. Dance and entertainment will follow. Info: Comune +39 0141 930123 +39 339 5354304 www.comune.dusinosanmichele.at.it [email protected]

PIEA September 28th -29th LA ZUCCA DELLE MERAVIGLIE An event that is becoming more and more important for those who like pumpkins used as an ingredient in the kitchen but also as the protagonist of fairy tales, stories and sayings. On Sunday, market with typical products and the display of the pumpkins competing (the biggest one, the rarest one, the one coming from farther afield). A panel formed by famous people and expert gastronomists will award the winner for the best specialties made with pumpkins. After lunch entertainment for adults and children. Info: Comune +39 0141 901650 +39 0141 901732 www.comune.piea.at.it [email protected]

SAN DAMIANO D’ASTI September 22th DA PORTICO A PORTICO A cultural and food and wine walk around the town centre, including the elegant via Roma with its ancient porticos. During the walk visits to the churches and the Town Hall will also be possible. Moreover shops open, street artists, entertainment for adults and children, different kinds of music and a big party at the end of the walk. And what about food and wine? During the numerous stops the tasting of traditional food and cakes and the best local wines will be possible. For booking: +39 327 9947156 +39 0141 975786 +39 0141 975146 Info: Comune Ufficio Commercio +39 0141 975056 www.comune.sandamiano.at.it

VILLAFRANCA D’ASTI August 30th - September 1st VININVILLA – FESTA DEL VINO E DELLA BAGNA FREDDA The wine competition “VininVilla” is riserved to winemakers, wine growers’ cooperatives, wine producers and merchants of the province of Asti. Together with the tasting of the awarded wines on Friday and Saturday evening, you’ll have the chance to taste for the first time a cold and summer version of the traditional “bagna cauda”” , not to be missed! On Sunday morning at 10 am the wines awards. . Info: I.A.T Villafranca +39 0141 943885 www.comune.villafrancadasti.at.it;

[email protected];

HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENTS

ASTI From Piazza Cairoli to Piazza Santa Caterina Saturday, September 21st from sunset and Sunday, 22nd all the day long th ARTI E MERCANTI - 16 edition The event promoted by the CNA of Asti, invites you to discover the medieval town with its great mercantile tradition and re-enacts moments of life, traditions and costumes of the th 14 cent.: craftsmen, merchants, peasants, acrobats will enliven the 2 days with concerts, tastings and performances. Info: +39 0141 596000 Fax +39 0141 599656 www.at-cna.it [email protected] [email protected]

COCCONATO September 14th from 6pm FIERA MEDIEVALE In the unique backdrop of the ancient and central Via Roma lit up with torches and candles, the districts of Cocconato will set up stands, inns, markets, organize games and represent moments of medieval life respecting all the rules and rhythms of medieval fairs. Info: Comune +39 0141 907007 www.comune.cocconato.at.it [email protected]

COCCONATO September 22th PALIO DEGLI ASINI The Palio was originally a challenge among the districts of Cocconato and dates back to the Medieval times when the Conti Radicati were the powerful lords of these lands. According to original chronicles, the inhabitants, in order to extinguish a fire in the castle, went down in the valley and took the water from the stream carrying it in barrels loaded on donkeys. Therefore, the Conti Radicati organized a tournament the main event of which was the donkey race and the price was the banner of the family. The Palio of Cocconato is usually preceded early in the afternoon by a historical parade with 400 people. The race takes place in the town centre and the donkeys are not ridden but spurred by grooms (6 people for each district). Info: Comune +39 0141 907007

www.comune.cocconato.at.it [email protected]

FAIRS

ROCCAVERANO September 1st XI MOSTRA CAPRINA The Goats Show is an exhibit of the typical goats of Roccaverano and continues an ancient tradition of this fascinating village in Langa Astigiana. After the exhibit and the prizing of the animals in the morning, the feast goes on all day long with food and wine tasting, the lunch with typical local dishes. People can taste and buy the gastronomic excellences of Langa, first of all Robiola DOP, make with goat milk, and visit the monument of the village: the Renaissance parish church, the Romanesque church of San Giovanni, the rests of the castle and the medieval towers . Info : Comune +39 0144 93025 www.comune.roccaverano.at.it

PATRONAL AND RELIGIOUS FEASTS

VILLAGES OF THE PROVINCE OF ASTI

September PATRONAL FEASTS The last patronal feasts of the end of summer in the province of Asti (in Castell’Alfero , Ferrere, Villanova d’Asti, Cocconato, , Baldichieri and San Gerolamo di Roccaverano) color the last warm nights in Monferrato before the autumn . Besides the religious ceremonies they offer wine and food tastings, typical dinners, dance, sports and theatre events. Remember that you can find the list and the dates of all the feats on our website : www.astiturismo.it

SETTEMBRE ASTIGIANO

ASTI 47° DOUJA D’OR September 6th – 15th - Palazzo dell’Enofila – Corso Felice Cavallotti 45 The National exhibition of selected DOC and DOCG wines will take place at Palazzo dell’Enofila, a fascinating 19th cent. industrial site, recently turned into exhibition centre. In the venue the usual appointments will be held: Douja dell’Asti, Douja della e dell’Alta Langa, “Piatti & Dolci d’Autore” by the big chefs of Asti, “Serate d’Assaggio” (evenings with tasting sessions) organized by ONAV during which wines and typical products from many Italian regions will meet in interesting and unique pairings, tastings by the Piedmont Chambers of Commerce and local associations. Shows, music entertainment and cultural events at Palazzo dell’Enofila will complete the program. Info and program: www.doujador.it

ASTI 40° FESTIVAL DELLE SAGRE Saturday, September 7th from 7 pm and Sunday, September 8th The Festival delle Sagre is a unique event in Italy. In the big Piazza Campo del Palio a real village is built (with small houses, a church, the Town Hall and even the Post Office) in which from Saturday, 7 pm until Sunday late at night, 45 pro loco associations will present their traditional dishes accompanied by the local wines and will show the great food and wine tradition of this part of Monferrato. On Sunday morning the big parade in the old town with more than 3000 people in traditional costumes, old tractors, animals and tools evokes moments of a rural life, typical in our villages between the 19th and 20th century with an extraordinary and lively representation that follows the seasons. For info and detailed program: www.festivaldellesagre.it

ASTI PALIO DI ASTI September 15th Like every year on the third Sunday of September, Asti celebrates its medieval splendor with the Palio, the oldest in Italy (1275). The exciting bareback horse race in which 14 Rioni and Borghi (districts) of the city and 7 towns of the province challenge themselves, will take place in Piazza Alfieri from 3.30 pm. Before the race, at 2 pm, a parade with more than 1200 people in historical costumes starts from Piazza Cattedrale (Cathedral Square). In the morning the blessing of the horses and jockeys on the Churchyards and the exhibition of the A.S.T.A. flag throwers in Piazza San Secondo are not to be missed. But since from Thursday evening, the town colored with flags is brought to life by the Palio degli sbandieratori (flag throwers competition) in Piazza San Secondo and on Friday and Saturday there will be the traditional market, the general trials and the ritual banquets in the evening. Info and detailed program: www.asti.palio.it

ASTI – Palazzo Alfieri –Fondazione E.Guglielminetti From September 11th to October 13th ASTI - WEEKLY MOSTRA DEL MAESTRO DEL PALIO MARKET Piero Sciavolino: dipinti dal 1963 al 2013 Every Saturday and The exhibition dedicated to the “Maestro” (painter) of Palio Piero Sciavolino, born in Sunday Palermo (Sicily) but trained in Turin, this year will be at the Fondazione Guglielminetti. To admire his works made in 50 years these are the opening hours: Fri and Sat from 4pm- 7pm, Sun 10am–12am/4pm- 7pm. Free entrance. Info : www.palio.asti.it, www.comune.asti.it

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UTILITY NUMBERS

ASTITURISMO - Direction Castell’Alfero Tourist Office Tourist Office Piazza Alfieri 33 - 14100 Asti Piazza Castello - 14033 Castell’Alfero Via Gianotti 9 - 14026 Montiglio Tel. +39 0141 353034 Tel. +39 0141 406611 Monferrato Fax +39 0141 356140 Fax +39 0141 406606 Tel/Fax +39 0141 994006 Cell. +39 335 6915703 ASTI Cocconato Tourist Office TOURIST OFFICE Nizza Monferrato Tourist Office Piazza Alfieri 34 - 14100 Asti Piazza Cavour 22 - 14023 Cocconato Piazza Garibaldi 80 - 14049 Nizza Tel. +39 0141 530357 Tel. +39 0141 600076 Monferrato Fax +39 0141 538200 Fax +39 0141 907677 Tel/Fax +39 0141 727516

Tourist Office at Palazzo Mazzetti Costigliole d’Asti Tourist Office Villafranca d’Asti Tourist Office Corso Alfieri 357 - 14100 Asti Via Roma 13 - 14055 Costigliole d’Asti Via Roma 48 - 14018 Villafranca d’Asti Tel. +39 0141 530403 Tel. +39 0141 961850 Tel. +39 0141 943885 Fax +39 0141 599678

Moncalvo Tourist Office Canelli Tourist Office Piazza Antico Castello 1 - 14036 Moncalvo Via G. B. Giuliani 29 - 14053 Canelli Tel. +39 0141 916467 Tel. +39 0141 820280 Fax +39 0141 923677 Fax +39 0141 820255