EVENTS SCHEDULE 2015

REGION

La regione Marche è pronta ad accogliervi con numerosi eventi in vista dell’arrivo dell’estate …

The Marche region is ready to welcome you with a number of scheduled events ranging from culture to cuisine, from consolidated appointments with opera to great multidisciplinary festivals…

Thanks to an efficient railway network and the high-speed train "Freccia Bianca", The Marche is an easily accessible region: from Expo Milano 2015, it just takes 3 hours.

The Marche actor Neri Marcorè, protagonist of the 2015 communication campaign of the Region, will take you to discover the territory and its clusters.

WELCOME TO THE MARCHE! http://en.turismo.marche.it/

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SEPTEMBER

MAIN EVENTS

Title: Marche in Blue Day Town: and Province: th Date: 5 September 2015

On 5th September the Marche Region promotes the “Marche in Blue Day” with the aim to enhance the tourism cluster of the sea and to confirm the important achievement of 17 Blue Flags also in 2015. The venues are Numana and Sirolo and the program is as follows: 11,00 a.m. release of a sea turtle; 02,00 p.m. meeting and press conference with the presence of Neri Marcorè, actor and testimonial of the Marche Region; 06,00 p.m. speech by the Regional Head of Tourism, Mr. Moreno Pieroni; institutional ceremony presented by Paolo Notari of handing over the Blue Flags to the mayors of the 17 municipalities (Piazza Vittorio Veneto in Sirolo) ; aperitif by Gusta il Blu; 09,15 p.m. variety show in Piazza del Santuario in Numana, performing Fisiorchestra Marche, the singer Gianmaria Fraska and the comic Rolando Rossi. info event: http://www.turismonumana.it/index.php/info?lang=it-IT ; http://www.turismosirolo.it/it/contattiv

FESTIVALS

Title: Creativa Town: Fabriano Province: Ancona rd th Date: 3 to 6 September 2015

“Fabriano Maker City "is the evolution of the Regional Handicraft Exhibition , which is becoming now " Creativity Expo ": a skill exhibition of those making and creating, the" maker ", representing a unique resource for the future of this city. To see together and synergically realities from different sectors, gives an idea of how Fabriano is ready to open up itself to its revival through craftsmanship, modern technologies, tradition and innovation. "Fabriano Maker City" wants to show new possible sceneries, be an engine of creativity. (Creative City is one of the prestigious UNESCO acknowledgement granted to Fabriano in handcrafts and Arts and Popular Traditions sectors. Fabriano will accompany its name with that of the most prestigious World Agency for Culture and Education for its great paper tradition and for its handcraft creativity) info event: www.tipicita.it/eventi/read/fabriano-maker-city ; www.fabrianocreativa.it

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MADE IN MARCHE. TASTE KM.0

th Title: 14 Wine Festival of “Rosso Conero” Town: Province: Ancona th th Date: 4 to 6 September 2015

The festival aims at enhancing the Rosso Conero wine (DOCG) and all the features of the Riviera. Camerano, a village nestled in the rolling hills of the Conero Riviera, is the ideal environment in which the Rosso Conero wine finds its real and true expression. The town is famous for its Caves where you can discover a second city, consisting of carved hollows running and branching underground. From Camerano, you can reach the beautiful coast of the Riviera del Conero with its attractive beaches of Numana, Marcelli, Sirolo and Porto Recanati, that offer recreational facilities satisfying all types of customers, without forgetting the little guests. info event: Proloco Carlo Maratti Camerano www.turismocamerano.it tel: 071 7304018 e-mail: [email protected]

Title: International Festival of “brodetto” and fish soups Town: Fano Province: Pesaro-Urbino th th th Date: 1011 , 12 e 13 September 2015

For taste lovers, not to be missed is the twelfth Festival of “brodetto” and fish soups where in an "International Competition of Brodetto” , well known chefs from all over and abroad will discuss about culinary themes with a unique formula. This all happens in the city of Fano (ancient and noble Fanum Fortunae), an equipped seaside resort and a marina, with an old town center rich in art of different eras: Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque. info event: [email protected] tel: 0721 54708 e-mail: www.festivalbrodetto.it

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Title: “Spreadable “of Italy town: Visso Province: Macerata th th Date: 12 and 13 September 2015

In the heart of the National Park of Sibillini Mountains ( the “norcini” land), in Visso, the capital of "Ciauscolo", takes place the national showcase of 8 Italian typical spreadable cold meats. Moments of meeting, guided tastings and opportunities to taste the traditional food of the mountain in the territory of Macerata. Many opportunities for excursions and outdoor sports. info event: www..visso.mc.it e-mail: [email protected]

Title Pane Nostrum Town: Province: Ancona th th Date: 17 to 20 September 2015

“Piazza del Duca” and the gardens of the “Roveresca” Fortress will become for four days the capital of the "white art" . The bread will be taken out of the ovens strictly outdoors in the square and everyone will admire the skilful gestures of master bakers, taste bakery delights , ask secret recipes and buy wholesome products of the good earth. There will be bread-making classes dedicated to adults and children, to learn how to make bread. It is an event that allows you to discover the cultures and traditions of bread making in Italy and in the world, thanks to meetings, show cooking and tastings, open air ovens and bakers at work in the square in front of the public, street food, and much more. info event: Organizing Secretariat Pane Nostrum www.panenostrum.com e-mail: [email protected]

Title: Mycological Regional Exhibition San Sisto Town: Piandimeleto Province: Pesaro Urbino th th Date: 26 September to 04 October 2015

San Sisto of Piandimeleto is a generous land of mushrooms, truffles and all the products of woods. For this reason every year the local community gathers around the " Mushroom Festival" to promote the territory, an oasis of peace away from heavy traffic. Every year numerous visitors are not only able to enjoy the specialities of the stands (many of which are based on mushrooms) but also the legumes of San Sisto. info event: www.sansistofungo.it e-mail: [email protected] 4

Title: Grape Festival Town: Province: Ancona th th Date: 25 to 27 September 2015

Not to be missed is the "Grape Festival". Floats parade through the historical center, opening of inns of good-food to taste the good wines of the 10 castles of Arcevia and also traditional dishes, shows and fireworks . It really deserves a visit the beautiful and fascinating , in the municipality of Genga, in the Natural Park of “Gola della Rossa e Frasassi", a great and unique show in the world which every year attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. info event: www.arceviaweb.it

Title: Festa del Vino cotto di Lapedona (Festival of “Cooked Wine” from Lapedona) Town: Lapedona Province: Fermo th th Date: 26 and 27 September 2015

In this weekend Lapedona becomes the place to spend a pleasant evening, whether as a meeting place among friends or as a stop during an oenological walk. Along the streets of the country, you can taste fried pizzas, cold cuts and cheeses, accompanied by “vino cotto” (“cooked wine”). info event: Pro Loco Lapedona tel: 0734 93559

Title: Agriculture Festival - National Festival of agricultural Beer - Typical of the Marche Town: Tolentino Province: Macerata th th Date: 26 and 27 September 2015

A national event in the enchanting scenery of the National Nature Reserve of Fiastra Abbey, seat of the regional seat "Outside Milan Expo" for the themes of Culture, Nature and Spirituality , has been organized in a region always oriented to cereals. It promotes a new product of the short chain: the Agricultural Beer, for which The Marche is leader in Italy in its production. There will be conferences on agriculture, guided tastings, market for agricultural and handmade products , natural and cultural tours and much more. info event: www.agricolturainfesta.it e-mail: [email protected]

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th Title: 40 Polenta Festival Town: Treia Province: Macerata th th, th th Date: 19 , 20 26 and 27 September 2015

In the enchanting village of Santa Maria in Selva, it is organized the reenactment of an ancient dish of the rural food tradition: the polenta. In Treia you can find a local "quarantino" Corn protected by ASSAM (Regional Agency of Food and Wine Sectors), for the conservation of biodiversity. info event: www.parrocchiasantamariainselva.it e-mail: [email protected]

th Title: 55 Polenta Festival Town: Apiro Province: Macerata th th Date: 26 and 27 September 2015

In the charming village of Apiro, nestled among the tourist destinations of Lake Castreccioni and the Regional Natural Reserve of the Mountains San Vicino and Canfaito, for more than half a century it has been celebrated the polenta, a culinary tradition that belongs to the rural population of The Marche and that in Apiro finds a pleasant match with wine, a symbol of this place. There will also be food stands and guided cultural tours. info event: www.comune.apiro.mc.it e-mail: [email protected]

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OPERA

Title: Festival Pergolesi Spontini Town: Jesi, , , Monteroberto, San Marcello Province: Ancona th th Date: 4 to 20 September 2015

This year, the Festival dedicated to Francesco Degrada and Valeria Moriconi on the tenth anniversary of their deaths will be from 4th to 20th September 2015. The title is "Tearful memory, smiling levity". The Festival will open with the notes of Stabat Mater of Pergolesi , entrusted to the great voices of Eva Mei and Sara Mingardo, to be followed by many theatrical and musical events of a very different nature, among which the show on the streets that Franco Dragone will dedicate to the famous jacoponiana sequence set to music by the great composer from Jesi, until the Comedy in a comical key , proof of a staging of "Lo frate 'nnamorato". Piano, organ and harpsichord concerts will also revive pages of the Neapolitan School of the eighteenth century and the Italian and Central European classicism that were backdrop to the theatrical success of Pergolesi and Spontini. Finally a tribute to Pino Daniele in a festival that will be at the same time a touching and joyful memory of a great music man of our time. info event: Ticket Box Teatro G.B. Pergolesi www.fondazionepergolesispontini.com/fps tel: 0731 202944 e-mail: [email protected]

Title: Offida Opera Festival Town: Offida Province: Ascoli Piceno th th Date: 6 to 12 September 2015

A festival entirely dedicated to quality opera, which will transform the town in a "small Salzburg" for a week. After the great success of public and critics acclaimed in the past editions, many musical events take place in the main monumental structures: from the “Teatro Serpente Aureo” , to the Church of “Santa Maria della Rocca”, from the “ex Convent of San Francesco” to “Palazzo De Castellotti”, seat of the Museum in Offida. info event: www.offidaoperafestival.it tel: 0736 888703 e-mail: [email protected]

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FESTIVALS

Title: PIF 2015 Town: Castelfidardo Province: Ancona th th Date: 17 to 20 September 2015

The exhibition dedicated to the accordion, Castelfidardo’s main attraction, attracts a large number of remarkable guests. The program of the event includes Gala performances in theatres, day and night live shows, a Young Music Club for the training of young people to musical education, master classes, presentation of CDs, exhibitions and exhibition areas. To keep alive the ancient tradition, in the Town Hall is the International Accordion Museum, with a collection of 350 pieces many of which are "unique" and coming from twenty-two different countries. info event: Municipality of Castelfidardo (Culture Department) www.pifcastelfidardo.it www.festivalinternazionalefisarmonicacastelfidardo.com tel: 071 7829349 e-mail: [email protected]

Title: Clown & Clown Festival Town: Monte San Giusto Province: Macerata th th Date: 27 September to 4 October 2015

Every year, the city of Monte San Giusto becomes the City of Smiles with the Clown & Clown Festival. An highly original initiative sees the spectators feel free to wear a red nose and participate in and then enjoy the entertaining shows. info event: Comune di Monte San Giusto www.comune.montesangiusto.mc.it tel: 0733 839011 e-mail: [email protected]

Title: Tipicità EXPerience -Gran Tour delle Marche 2015- Fabriano Maker City Town: Fabriano Province: Ancona rd th Date: 3 to 9 September 2015 – Fabriano Creativa

From Thursday 3 to Sunday 9 September, the enchanting and very central San Francesco Loggia becomes the stage on which the creative local artisans and craftsmen show off their craft as they demonstrate their famous Marchigian savoir faire and share some of its secrets. “Fabriano Maker City "is therefore the development of the Regional Crafts Exhibition, which becomes " Creativity Expo ": a skill exhibition of those who make and create, the" maker ", which represent a unique resource for the future of the city that wants to be the engine of creativity.

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(Creative City is a the prestigious UNESCO acknowledgement granted to Fabriano for the category of Crafts and Arts and Popular Traditions. Thanks to its great paper tradition and artisan creativity, Fabriano will accompany its name with that of the most prestigious World Agency for Culture and Education) info event: www.tipicita.it/eventi/read/fabriano-maker-city

SPORT – ACTIVE TOURISM

Title: Frasassi Climbing Festival Town: Regional Natural Park of Gola della Rossa e Frasassi Province: Ancona th th Date: 9 to 13 September 2015

The Frasassi Climbing Festival, in its second edition, wants to give a strong signal to the sport tourist promotion of the area, almost exclusively known for its beautiful caves:, with a week of open-air sports and various activities. Climbing practicers are expected from all over Italy to discover the beautiful lines of our limestone; the tightline walkers of the highline (a discipline that consists of walking in balance on tightropes tens of meters above the ground) will have as a backdrop the beautiful gorge of Frasassi and the main halls of the famous caves. Also possible classic organized excursions for all levels, both in mountain bike or on foot. info event: www.frasassiclimbingfestival.it

Title: Festa dell’Aquilone (Kyte Festival) Town: Urbino Province: Pesaro-Urbino th th Date: 3 and 6 September 2015

This is a traditional and multicolored competition between districts with the sky animated by a collective flight of kites. In Urbino, ancient UNESCO city in Marche, the Ducal Palace is an example of Renaissance architecture and also home to the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, which houses masterpieces of art. info event: www.festaquilone.it tel: 0722 3091 – 0722 309222 tourist info: Culture and Tourism Department City of Urbino www.urbinonews.it

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OCTOBER

MADE IN MARCHE. TASTE KM.0 APPOINTMENTS WITH TASTE

th Title: 50 National Fair of White Truffle Town: Province: Pesaro Urbino th st st th th th th Date: 25 -31 October and 1 , 7 , 8 , 14 , 15 November 2015

Acqualagna’s central square is a large area with over one hundred stands, where you can buy fresh truffles and further local quality products such as cured meats, wine, honey and cheese. The Palatarufo area counts of more than 200,000 visitors in a town recognized as the “Capital of Taste”, thanks to its quality products, tradition, history, authentic flavours and to The white truffle which is the most valuable on the market in terms of organoleptic properties and price. info event: www.comune.acqualagna.ps.it e-mail: [email protected]

nd Title: 52 National Festival of Marche Prized White Truffle Town: Sant’Angelo in Vado Province: Pesaro Urbino Date: 10 October to 1 November, 2015

Since 1964 Sant'Angelo in Vado has been the venue of this prestigious event. Here you can find Italy’s most important research centre dedicated to study and application of techniques for growing truffle. This festival includes cultural, food, sporting and scientific events and entertainment. info event: www.mostratartufo.it e-mail: [email protected]

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Title: National Fair of Prized White Truffle from Pergola Town: Pergola Province: Pesaro Urbino th th th Date: 4 , 11 and 18 October 2015

Pergola's Gold will shine again in October in the main streets of the town, through a long exhibition-market of food and wine specialities, ending at the Museum of the Gilded Bronzes, with over 2 miles of exhibitors of local products. The event is aimed at promoting the excellence of Pergola: the white truffle. info event: Municipality of Pergola www.comune.pergola.pu.it tel: 0721.73731 e-mail: [email protected]

Title: 78th Grape Festival Town: Province: Ancona st th Date: 1 to 4 October 2015

This is one of Italy’s most ancient “grape festivals”: the first one took place on 23rd September 1928 and since then for decades on the first Sunday of October and the three previous days. The festival witnesses a centuries old heritage of traditions, culture and farming: traditional dances, including the "ratchet ", are performed by local folk groups; you can also enjoy traditional songs that were sung during harvest time accompanied by accordions. The members of the neighboring towns participate in the The Palio of Verdicchio, that is a crushing grape’s race. The floats in the parade are the key moment of the festival. The stands , locally called "huts ", supply grapes, wine and the typical produce of the local gastronomy. info event: Municipality of Cupramontana www.sagradelluva.com tel: 0731 786811 e-mail: [email protected]

Title Biosalus National Festival of Biologic and holistic Wellness Town: Urbino Province: Pesaro Urbino rd th Date: 3 and 4 October 2015

A Festival of national importance and with free admittance, it is organized by the Institute of Natural Medicine and is rich of unmissable appointments with the well-being and not only. Urbino is the ancient Unesco city in Marche, whose Ducal Palace, example of Renaissance architecture, is home to the Marche National Picture Gallery and houses masterpieces of art. Next to the Ducal Palace is the Cathedral and in it two masterpieces by Federico Barocci. In it also the Albani Diocesan Museum and, in the crypt, the Oratory della Grotta. info event: Institute of Natural Medicine www.biosalusfestival.it tel: 0722.351420 e-mail: [email protected]

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Title: Ancient Tastes and the Richness of the Woods Town: Cessapalombo Province: Macerata th th th Date: 4 , 10 and 11 October 2015

In Montalto in Cessapalombo, once land of the Carbonari, located in the enchanting scenery of the Monti Sibillini National Park, are shown the ancient food and wine and rural traditions, and all the arts and crafts of the mountain people of Macerata. For the occasion, there will be cultural and natural guided tours. info event: www.prolococessapalombo.it e-mail: [email protected] ; [email protected]

Title: Una domenica andando per Primi (A Sunday enjoying Main Courses) Town: Arcevia Province: Ancona th th th th Date: 4 , 11 , 18 and 25 October 2015

This event is not to be missed! “Una domenica andando per primi” (A Sunday enjoying Main Courses) takes place in the lovely town of Arcevia in October. Here you will have the chance to taste the best local produce cooked the traditional marchigian way. Arcevia and its mostly hilly surroundings boast a truly wonderful location set between the of Umbria and the Marche to the west and the to the east. Also to be visited the nine castles of the surrounding area, the State Archaeological Museum and much more. info event: www.arceviaweb.it tel: 0731. 984561

Title: Leguminaria Town: Appignano Province: Macerata th th th Date: 16 , 17 and 18 Ottobre 2015

Three "no stop" days to rediscover the good food: lentils topped with sausage, chickpeas and beans tasted in pottery produced by workshops in Appignano. Leguminaria is also the market of agricultural production, tasting workshops, meetings and a national exhibition of ceramics and pottery. info event: Municipality of Appignano www.leguminaria.it tel: 0733 57521 e-mail: [email protected]

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Title: Incanto d'autunno (Autumn Charm) Town: Morrovalle Province: Macerata th Date: 11 October 2015

It is full autumn and in the charming and industrious town of Morrovalle, worldwide known for the production of high quality shoes, you can taste agricultural products served in delicious local dishes: frescarelli, polenta beans with pork rind, meat, pancakes, traditional sweets, chestnuts and mulled wine. Also to be mentioned the famous historical re-enactment of the "unwrapped": a manual operation of removal of corn leaves. info event: www.comune.morrovalle.mc.it e-mail: [email protected]

Title: Sapori d'Autunno (Autumn Flavours) Town: Montefano Province: Macerata th th Date: 24 and 25 October 2015

In Montefano, agricultural autumn products can be tasted wisely proposed in traditional dishes: polenta and codfish, boiled with gnugni -a kind of wild grass-, beans with pork rind, pancakes and much more, all served with wines from local wineries. For culture lovers, you can admire the Teatro La Rondinella, Carradori Palace, churches, museums and the permanent exhibition on the traditions of the territory. info event: www.prolocomontefano.it e-mail: [email protected]

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OPERA

Titolo: 48th Lyrical Season of Tradition Town: Jesi Province: Ancona nd th Date: 2 October to 13 December 2015

The program of the 48th “Opera Season of Tradition” at the Pergolesi Theatre of Jesi will be opening on 2nd October with the premiere "The Marriage of Figaro" (production of "La Bottega Peter Maag 2015" in collaboration with the Music Fund Peter Maag) and it will continue with a tribute to Mario del Monaco in the centenary of his birth. The opera season will also see the production of: the "Nabucco" expected on the 14th (preview), 16th and 18th October under the direction of Stefano Monti; "Don Pasquale" on the 11th (preview), 13th and 15th November under the direction of Andrew Swan and finally "The Merry Widow" on the 9th (preview), 11th and 13th December directed by Vittorio Sgarbi. info event: Ticket Box Teatro G.B. Pergolesi www.fondazionepergolesispontini.com/fps tel: 0731 202944 e-mail: [email protected]

Title: Opera Season 2015 Town: Ancona Province: Ancona th th rd th Date: 9 and 11 October (La Boheme) – 23 and 25 October 2015 (Fallstaff)

The titles of the works planned for the opera season of the Teatro delle Muse in Ancona are: "The Boheme by Giacomo Puccini (9th and 11th October 2015); "Fallstaff" (23rd and 25th October 2015) and "Zanetto-opera in act" by Pietro Mascagni, that will be presented in form of concert on a single date. info event: Fondazione Teatro delle Muse www.teatrodellemuse.org tel: 071.207841 e-mail: [email protected]

Title: L’Elisir d’Amore by Gaetano Donizetti Town: Fermo Province: Fermo th th Date: 15 and 17 October 2015 (Fermo, dell’Aquila Theatre)

Opera lovers must attend "The Elixir of Love" by Gaetano Donizetti staged at the Aquila Theatre of Fermo, on 15th and 17th October 2015. The production takes inspiration from the 2002 edition of the Macerata Opera Festival directed by Saverio Marconi, with scenes by Gabriele Moreschi and costumes by Carla Accoramboni. info event: Ticket Box Teatro dell’Aquila tel: 0734 284295 e-mail: [email protected]

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th Title: 27 Fano International Film Festival Town: Fano Province: Pesaro Urbino st th Date: 21 to 24 October 2015

Fano International Film Festival has grown over the years in prestige and national and international interest as to become a point of reference for filmmakers, industry insiders and specialized press. It is proposed as a significant and defining meeting and comparison moment for the whole independent Italian and foreign copyright film industry. info event: www.fanofilmfestival.it e-mail: [email protected]

Title: Tipicità EXPerience - Gran Tour of Marche 2015 - Overtime Festival Town: Macerata Province: Macerata th th Date: 7 to 11 October 2015

An intense journey behind the scenes of authentic sport, great characters and minor disciplines, immersed in ethics, performances and functional nutrition. We are talking about Overtime, the festival of telling and of sports ethics, that will "invade" the old town of Macerata from 7th to 11th October 2015. info event: www.tipicita.it

SPORT – ACTIVE TOURISM

Titolo: Gran Fondo Città di Porto Sant’Elpidio - Trofeo del Mare e della Calzatura Comune: Porto Sant’Elpidio Provincia: Fermo Date: 18 Ottobre 2015

On 18th October 2015 the city of Porto Sant' Elpidio will host the "Gran Fondo City of Porto Sant' Elpidio - Trophy of Sea and Shoes", valid for the Italian championship of amateur cycling. info event: Municipality of Porto Sant’Elpidio (Tourism Office) www.elpinet.it ; www.granfondocittadiportosantelpidio.it tel: 0734.908263 e-mail: [email protected]

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NOVEMBER

MADE IN MARCHE. TASTE KM.0 APPOINTMENTS WITH TASTE

Title: Saperi e sapori della Mela Rosa (Knowledge and Taste of the Pink Apple) Town: Monte San Martino Province: Macerata th th Date: 7 and 8 November 2015

Tasty appointment aimed at safeguarding and promoting the Saporosa (tasty) Pink Apple from the Sibillini Mountains, a precious fruit typical of our inland, in danger of extinction. The Pink Apple belongs to the food and wine peasant culture: it used to be kept in special apple cellars covered with straw and besides being consumed as it is, it was used for tasty recipes that can now be tasted at the stand, in restaurants and farmhouses in Monte San Martino. Moreover, you can participate in guided tours to the apple orchards or visit churches with Crivelli's famous paintings. The event hosts a major regional event dedicated to apple cultivation. info event: www.comune.montesanmartino.mc.it e-mail: [email protected]

th Title: 10 “Appassimenti Aperti” (Open Grapes drying) Town: Serrapetrona Province: Macerata th th Date: 8 and 15 November 2015

“Appassimenti Aperti” is a unique opportunity to admire the extraordinary walls of bunches of grapes: thanks to a free shuttle service you can reach the wineries and the "Drying", where the grapes are left to dry for months. The rendez-vous is in Serrapetrona, a charming small village nestled in the Monti Azzurri (Blue Mountains), in the heart of the Macerata area, on 8th and 15th November, with the organization of the Marche Institute for Wine Protection and the Committees for the protection of Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG and of Serrapetrona DOC wines. The Committees Serrapetrona DOCG and Serrapetrona DOC wines are two denominations marked by a very strong identity, based on a deep bond with the territory. info event: www.appassimentiaperti.it e-mail: [email protected]

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th Title: Cartoceto DOP Festival and 39 Oil and Olive Exhibition and market Town: Cartoceto Province: Pesaro Urbino th th Date: 8 and 15 November 2015

Traditional event of promotion of the extra virgin olive oil. Stand for oil tasting and typical products, with opening of mills and local wineries. info event: Municipality of Cartoceto www.comune.cartoceto.pu.it tel: +39 0721 898123 e-mail: [email protected]

Title: Cantine Aperte e castagnata (open Wineries and chestnut taste) Town: Pollenza Province: Macerata th th th Date: 13 , 14 and 15 November 2015

An event where it is brought back to life the ancient tradition of "cellars" as places where people could eat and drink wines produced by local farmers. Traditional dishes and recipes, agricultural market, cultural guided tours, wine tastings and much more. info event: www.comune.pollenza.mc.it e-mail: [email protected]

Title: Sibillini In Rosa (Sibillini Mountains in Pink) Town: Montedinove Province: Ascoli Piceno nd rd Date: 2 and 3 November 2015

"Sibillini in rosa" is aimed at enhancing the Pink Apple as excellence of the mountain territory through a series of initiatives that boost the existing agribusiness features through the creation of a brand: the Sibillini Mountains, indeed, to consolidate a lifestyle, sharing a single strong image based on a proposal of interpretation of the landscape and of recognizable products. info event: Montedinove Municipality - www.comune.montedinove.ap.it tel: +39 0736829410 e-mail: [email protected]

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OPERA

Title: Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini Town: Ascoli Piceno, Fano and Fermo Province: Ascoli Piceno, Pesaro Urbino and Fermo th st Date: 19 and 21 November 2015 (Ascoli Piceno, Ventidio Basso Theatre) 26th and 28th November 2015 (Fano, Della Fortuna Theatre) 3rd and 5th December 2015 (Fermo, Dell’Aquila Theatre”).

Opera lovers can attend "Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini, a production hosted at the Theatre "Ventidio Basso" in Ascoli Piceno where it will open on 19th and 21st November and then will move to the Theater "della Fortuna" in Fano where it will be staged on 26th and 28th November. The show will be re- equipped at the Theatre "dell'Aquila" in Fermo, on 3rd and 5th December 2015. info event: Ticket Office Theatre “Ventidio Basso”; Ticket Office Theatre “dell’Aquila”; Ticket Office Theatre “della Fortuna” tel: +39 0736 244970; +39 0734 284295; +39 0721 800750 e-mail: [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected]

DECEMBER

Title: Christmas in Urbino - Presepe Vivente Rinascimentale (live Nativity Scene) Town: Urbino Province: Pesaro Urbino th Date: from 6 December 2015 to January 2016

Not to be missed the " Renaissance Live Nativity Scene in Urbino 2015" set in the picturesque Palazzo Albani in the courtyard of which the Shepherds's Adoration by Perugino will be rebuilt. Piazza della Repubblica will instead host the markets and the courtyard of College Raffaello will be the place of tournaments, workshops for children and historical games. Piazza della Repubblica will be then enlivened by a Renaissance historical market in which trades dating to the ‘400s will be showed, faithfully recalling miniatures of the time. Palazzo Nuovo will instead be enlivened thanks to the aforementioned Renaissance Living Nativity, but also thanks to exhibitors and crafts sellers related to the world of nativity scenes. The result will be a path of high quality craftsmanship within the picturesque palace in the heart of Urbino. info event: Communication Office, Departments of Culture and Tourism of the City of Urbino tel: +39 0722 309222; +39 0722 3091 e-mail: www.urbinonews.it

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MOTORWAY A14 (Bologna - Taranto) crosses the region North-South The main cities and tourist centres can be aesily reached through secondary roads connecting the coast to the inland: -SS3 Flaminia , Roma –Fano crossing Umbria region; -SS76 Fabriano- Jesi- Ancona, along the river; -SS77 Foligno- Civitanova Marche, passing through Tolentino and Macerata; -SS4 Salaria, Roma/Rieti - Ascoli Piceno/San Benedetto del Tronto.

TRAIN

The railway network of the Marche counts of about 380 km and 60 stations: -line Milano - Ancona - Lecce crosses the region North-Sud. The main seaside towns are connected to the inland with either trains or buses; -line Rome - Ancona connects the Capital to the Adriatic Sea.

High speed trains called Freccia Rossa connect Milan to Ancona (Milan - Reggio Emilia - Bologna – Rimini – Pesaro – Ancona);

AIRPORT The Ancona Airport Raffaello Sanzio connects the Marche to: Rome, Milan, Munich, Düsseldorf, London, Barcelona, Bruxelles, Moscow.

PORT The Port of Ancona connects the Marche to: Greece, Croatia, Albania e Montenegro.

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The museums of the Marche also organize events for the year 2015

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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

Province of Pesaro Urbino

Centro IAT Gabicce Mare Centro IAT Pesaro Centro IAT Fano Centro IAT Urbino Viale della Vittoria, 42 61011 Viale Trieste, 164 Piazza XX Settembre Via Puccinotti, 35 – 61029 Gabicce Mare (Pu) 61121 Pesaro (PU) 61032Fano (Pu) Urbino (Pu) 0541.954424-0541.953500 0721.69341-0721.30462 0721.803534 -0721.824292 0722.2613- 0722.2441 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Province of Ancona

Centro IAT Senigallia Centro IAT Ancona Centro IAT Loreto Centro IAT Fabriano Via Manni, 7 60019 Via della Loggia, 50 Via Solari, 3 Piazza del Comune, 2 Senigallia (An) 60124 Ancona 60025 Loreto (An) 60044 Fabriano (An) 071.7922725-071.7924930 071.358991 -071.3589912 071.970276-071.970020 0732.625067 - 0732.629791 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] na.it .it

Province of Macerata

Centro IAT Macerata Centro IAT Civitanova Marche Centro IAT Sarnano C.so della Repubblica,32 Corso Umberto I, 193 Largo Ricciardi, 1 62100 Macerata 62012 - Civitanova Marche (Mc) 62028 Sarnano (Mc) 0733.234807-0733.266631 0733.813967-0733.815027 0733.657144-0733.657343 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Province of Fermo

Centro IAT Fermo Centro IAT Porto San Giorgio Piazza del Popolo, 6 Via Oberdan, 5 63900 Fermo (FM) 63822 Porto San Giorgio (Fm) 0734.684868 -0734.678461 0734.227940-0734.2215120 [email protected] [email protected]

Province of Ascoli Piceno

Centro IAT San Benedetto del Tronto Centro IAT Ascoli Piceno Via Cristoforo Colombo, 5l Piazza Arringo 7 63074 San Benedetto del Tronto 63100 Ascoli Piceno (AP) (Ap) 0736.253045-0736.252391 0735.781179-0735.573211 [email protected] [email protected]

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