ART AND EXHIBITIONS ASTI - PALAZZO MAZZETTI Until September 28th “ASTI NEL SEICENTO. ARTISTI E COMMITTENTI IN UNA CITTÀ DI FRONTIERA" The successful exhibition continues, hosting local artists and works of art from other Italian regions, retracing the history of a territory, crossroads of intense commercial and cultural traffic. Opening times: Tue-Sun 10.30am – 7.30pm (the ticket office closes at 6.30pm) Info: Palazzo Mazzetti +39 0141 530403 www.palazzomazzetti.it

ASTI - PALAZZO OTTOLENGHI Until September 21st CRÊUZA DE MÄ. MULATTIERE DI ARTE E DI CONFINE The exhibition of contemporary art “Crêuza de mä. Mulattiere di arte e di confine” ends with Gian Genta. The exhibition “Donne e civette: maledetta passione” will be inaugurated on rd September 3 . Opening times: Tue-Sun 10.30am – 7.30 pm (last entrance 6.30 pm.). Closed on Mondays. Info and program: www.palazzomazzetti.it

ASTI – CORTILE PALAZZO MICHELERIO th st From September 12 to October 21 BOTTIGLIE D’ARTISTA Photography is the protagonist of the 2014 edition: bottles personalized by 8 artists are exhibited in the historical and charming courtyard of the Palace. Special attention is dedicated to the bottle by Giorgio Faletti, who was one of the greatest sustainer of the project. Opening times: from Mondays to Thursdays 9am – 8pm, on Fridays 9am – 11pm, on th th Saturdays and Sundays 5pm – 11pm (closed from September 26 to 28 ) Info: www.creativeasti.com

BUBBIO Until September 28th PERSONALE DI ROBERTO GIANNOTTI Regarding the festival “Dal mare alle Langhe” taking place at the ex Oratorio della Confraternita dei Battuti, the ceramic works of art made by the artist Roberto Gianotti are exhibited. Opening times: 10am – 12.30pm/3.30pm-6pm. For info and visits outside opening hours: +39 0144 83502

COSTIGLIOLE D’ASTI th Until September 14 “TANTI FILI…ARAZZI E OPERE IN TESSUTO” In the rooms of the castle the works of art made by the artist Marilena Terzuolo, who was a colleague of Eugenio Guglielminetti, are exhibited. Opening Times: Sat 4pm-7.30pm, Sun 11am-12.30pm/4pm-7.30pm. www.comune.costigliole.at.it; [email protected]

MOMBERCELLI Until September 28th “ VISTA DA…GIOCONDA CORNELLI – OLI E CHINE” and GIADA FERRERO “FOTOGRAFIE” The exhibitions in the prestigious site of the MusArmo (Mombercelli Museum of Modern Art) continue. Visitors can admire the paintings by G. Cornelli and the photos by G. Ferrero. Opening times: on Sundays from 4pm to 6pm, by reservation on other days. Info: Museo Civico d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea +39 338 4246055; +39 346 4798585; www.musarmo.comune.mombercelli.at.it

MONASTERO BORMIDA Until October 26th “IL MONFERRATO. 500 ANNI DI ARTE. GRANDI ARTISTI IN UN PICCOLO STATO" An exhibition that highlights art in Monferrato, considered a territorial and cultural entity and nowadays defined as the middle-earth between the Savoyard and the Ligurian sea. Works of art by: Spanzotti, Macrino d’Alba, Gandolfino da Roreto, Guglielmo Caccia known as “” and his daughter Orsola, Musso, Guala, Ivaldi, Crosio, Monteverde, Bistolfi, Carrà, Formica and many more. Opening times: on Sat and Sun 10am-1pm/3pm- 8pm. By reservation for groups on weekdays. Info: Municipaliy +39 0144 88012; cell +39 349 1214743; [email protected] www.arteneidintorni.it; www.comune.monasterobormida.at.it;

ART AND EXHIBITIONS MONTECHIARO D’ASTI MOSTRA D’ARTE - Until September 7th PROVOCAZIONI ARTISTICHE ASPETTANDO MONTECHIARO AL PALIO – From September 17th to 30th Opening times: on Saturdays and Sundays 4-7pm. By appointment for different opening hours. Info: +39 348 7999260 www.artpalio.altervista.org

MONTIGLIO MONFERRATO – FRAZIONE COLCAVAGNO – CASTLE th September 14 “L’ARTISTA E IL POETA ENRICO COLOMBOTTO ROSSO” The exhibition inaugurated on May 18th and dedicated to the great surrealist artist is still on; last opening on October 12th (3pm-6.30pm). Further openings on request. Info: +39 011 8127590-343 www.castellodicolcavagno.it; [email protected]; [email protected]

SAN DAMIANO D’ASTI st Until September 21 RICORDO SAN DAMIANO QUANDO… At the Gallery Luigi Ferrero in Palazzo Carlevaris an interesting exhibition about the old San Damiano. Opening times: September 5th and 6th 7pm-11pm; September 7th and 14th 10am- 11pm; September 19th 8pm-11pm; September 21st 10am-1pm/5.30pm-8pm. Info: www.comune.sandamiano.at.it

VIGLIANO D’ASTI - Centro Sportivo “G.B. Conti” Via Boglietto Until October 2014 VIGLIANOTTERA: LA BALENOTTERA DELLE SABBIE PLIOCENICHE DI VALMONTASCA Interesting visit to the exhibition area dedicated to the reconstruction of the fin whale, fossil found in Vigliano in 1959 and to the site of special scientific interest of Valmontasca. Visits for groups and individuals by reservation. Info: +39 0141 951283 (meal time)

www.prolocodivigliano.it

CULTURAL AND MUSICAL EVENTS

ASTI September 12th VERDETERRA: ACQUA BENE COMUNE: A CHE PUNTO SIAMO? While the town celebrates the wine, a debate about publicly owned water will be held at Circolo Lungotanaro at 9pm. Info: +39 335 6672029; www.comunica-asti.it

ASTI - PALAZZO MAZZETTI Friday, September 12th EXHIBITION “ASTI NEL SEICENTO” - CONFERENCE In the conference room at 6pm Alessandro Morandotti from the illustrates “Una pala d’altare di Pietro Paolini da Roma a Villafranca d’Asti: il vigore del naturalismo seicentesco nella mano di un antico maestro del Rinascimento” (An altarpiece by Pietro th Pasolini from Rome to Villafranca d’Asti: the energy of the 17 - century Naturalism in the hands of an ancient master of the Renaissance). Info: Palazzo Mazzetti +39 0141 530403 www.palazzomazzetti.it

CASTELNUOVO DON BOSCO Until September 6th FESTIVAL SAN BARTOLOMEO At the end of the Masterclass of High Level Musical Training promoted by the associations “Intono” and “When the Saints”, on Saturday 6th at the Confraternita di San Bartolomeo, the concert “La Musica da camera nel periodo Barocco” (chamber music during the Baroque rd period) is performed and on September 3 (to be confirmed), at the church S. Maria del Castello, the string quartet “Nor Arax” with “Musica dal mondo: l’Armenia”, to celebrate the beginning of the Bicentennial of Don Bosco. Info: Municipality +39 0141 9876165; Intono +39 320 8310246; [email protected]; [email protected]

CORTANDONE September 20th FESTA DELLE MASCHE The feast re-enacts and keeps alive with theatrical shows, workshops and an evening walk in the woods, the memory of the Masche, the legendary figures. Info: www..gov; Pro Loco Association 333 9423685; [email protected]

COSTIGLIOLE D’ASTI September 6th: MUSEO ARTE SACRA th September 28 : ARTE SACRA A COSTIGLIOLE D’ASTI The Museum of Sacred Art in the “Confraternita di San Gerolamo” opens doors to visitors on Sunday 6th from 4pm to 6pm. On 28th (St. Jerome Day) at 4pm the project “Adotta un’opera d’arte 2” (adopt a work of art 2) is presented, followed by the Mass and the Itinerary of Sacred Art. Info: Associazione Confraternita di San Gerolamo +39 0141 966028; [email protected]

CULTURAL AND MUSICAL EVENTS

MARANZANA September 20th DALL'ARTICO...ALL'ANTARTICO. IERI - OGGI. NAVI UTILIZZATE NELLE SPEDIZIONI OCEANICHE POLARI. At the multipurpose room of the Town Hall at 4pm the Cultural Association Giacomo Bove & proposes the interesting conference: “From Artic …to Antarctic. Yesterday-Today. Ships used for Polar Expeditions”. Info: Secretary +39 338 3263183; www.giacomobove.it

MONTIGLIO MONFERRATO – Colcavagno Castle th September 14 CASTELLO IN MUSICA 2014 The festival organized by the Circolo Filarmonico stops over at the Castle of Colcavagno; the

accordion of Walter Pozzo with his vast repertoire, from Astor Piazzolla to Duke Ellington and many others. Info: +39 0141 538057; www.filarmonicoastigiano.it

NIZZA MONFERRATO September 6th “GUGLIELMO CACCIA DETTO IL MONCALVO A BOTTEGA A NIZZA DAL BIANCARO CLAUDIA FORMICA, UNA GRANDE SCULTRICE DI NIZZA” The collateral meetings and conferences of the exhibition “Il Monferrato. 500 years of art”, held in , move to the ex Trinity Church in , site of the Cultural Association “L’Erca”. The lecturer is the art historian Chiara Lanzi. Info: www.arteneidintorni.it

ROCCHETTA TANARO SEPTEMBER 27th – 28th 1 st FESTA NAZIONALE DELLA SUOCERA (National Feast of the mother-in-law) The Municipality together with the baker Mario Fongo, the inventor of the famous Lingue di Suocera (Mother-in-law’s Tongues – thin strips of dough, ideal as a substitute for bread) organizes this event; debates, exhibitions, dance, big bazaar. Info: www.comune.rocchettatanaro.at.it

EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

ASTI – PALAZZO MAZZETTI September 7th ASTI NEL SEICENTO: UN PERCORSO ALLA SCOPERTA DEI PERSONAGGI RAFFIGURATI NELLE OPERE IN MOSTRA Appointment at 3.30pm for a charming visit to the exhibition “Asti nel Seicento” followed by an original workshop, where children can experience street art inspired by street painters. Info and reservations: Palazzo Mazzetti +39 0141 530403, [email protected]; [email protected]

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CANELLI September 27th- 28th LA CITTA’ DEL VINO - TANTE BUONE REGIONI PER INCONTRARCI A CANELLI The best food of meets the wine and the gastronomic traditions of the capital of Spumante. This event, which takes 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 Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont, now inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In addition concerts, meetings, traditional street markets and much more. Info: +39 0141 820231; www.comune.canelli.at.it

FOOD AND WINE FESTIVALS

ANTIGNANO September 1st-2nd SAGRA DELL’ANGUILLA E DELLA PORCHETTA DI TARCISIO In Gonella, a hamlet of , inside the area of the wine cooperative, two evenings for tasting the marinated eel (“in carpione” with vinegar, wine and aromatic herbs), the Tarcisio roasted pork and many other specialties. Info: +39 328 5795369

COCCONATO September 6th – 7th COCCO…WINE This two-day festival held in the historic centre of the “Riviera of Monferrato” will host a food and wine tasting stall and two “Isole del Vino”, isles of the wines, the protagonists of which are the great wines from Verona region and the Corvina grape variety: Amarone, Valpolicella, Bardolino and the Italian native wines. Info: Association Go Wine +39 0173 366431; www.gowinet.it ; www.comune.cocconato.at.it

FOOD AND WINE FESTIVALS

DUSINO SAN MICHELE September 26th – 28th SAGRA DELLO GNOCCO Do you like gnocchi (potato 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: Municipality +39 0141 930123; +39 339 5354304; www.comune.dusinosanmichele.at.it [email protected]

PIEA September 27th – 28th LA ZUCCA DELLE MERAVIGLIE An event that is becoming more and more important for those who love pumpkins, used as an ingredient in the kitchen but also as the protagonist of fairy tales, stories and sayings. On Saturday a pumpkin-based dinner and 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 music and entertainment for everybody. Moreover, culture with guided tours to the castle and the historic centre of . For lunch reservations: +39 333 4799090 – +39 349 2929729. Info: Municipality +39 0141 901650;

+39 0141 901732; ww.comune.piea.at.it; [email protected]

PORTACOMARO – HAMLET MIGLIANDOLO September 20th – 21st LE NOTTI DEL REDABISSI The Redabissi is a legendary animal that according to the tradition is born once every 1 thousand years only in the woods of Migliandolo. It will be difficult to see it, but you can seek consolation by eating the sumptuous Fritto Misto and many other specialties cooked by the Pro Loco Association. Info: [email protected]

SCURZOLENGO September 6th – 7th FRITTO MISTO Gourmands can enjoy this dish made from colors, taste and tradition after reaching , a village 10 km far from Asti. Info: Municipality +39 0141 203118; www.comune.scurzolengo.at.it

VILLAFRANCA D’ASTI September 5th – 6th from 7pm VININVILLA – FESTA DEL VINO E DELLA BAGNA FREIDA The market exhibition with more than 150 selected wines is back together with many food specialties and the summer version of Bagna Cauda. On Saturday evening “Notte Viola” with tastings, music and dance lasting until morning.

Info: +39 0141 943071; www.comune.villafrancadasti.i

VILLA SAN SECONDO September 21st GRAN FRITTO MISTO VILLESE The first day of fall is celebrated with the autumn edition of the Gran Fritto Misto. Info: www.prolocovillasansecondo.it

HISTORICAL RE- ENACTMENTS

ASTI th th On Saturday, August 27 from sunset and on Sunday, 28 all the day long From Piazza Cairoli to Piazza Santa Caterina ARTI E MERCANTI - 14th 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 14th century: craftsmen, merchants, peasants, musicians and acrobats will enliven the 2 days together with concerts, tastings and performances. Info: +39 0141 596000 Fax +39 0141 599656; www.at-cna.it; [email protected]; [email protected]

COCCONATO th September 20 FIERA MEDIEVALE In the unique backdrop of the ancient and central Via Roma, the districts of Cocconato set up stalls, markets, games and represent moments of medieval life respecting all the rules and

rhythms of ancient fairs. For 1 night small lamps, candles and ancient professions replace modernity. Musicians, acrobats, fire-eaters, magicians, fortune-tellers, hirelings, and craftsmen bring Cocconato back to the Middle Ages. Info: +39 0141 907007; www.comune.cocconato.at.it

HISTORICAL RE- ENACTMENTS

COCCONATO September 28th Palio degli Asini Every year on the 4th Sunday of September the districts of Cocconato compete in this exciting race during which each donkey is spurred to run . The race is preceded by an historical parade with 400 people evoking moments of medieval life in Cocconato, the history of which was bound to the Radicatis, the powerful lords of these lands. Info: +39 0141 907007; www.comune.cocconato.at.it

WALKS AND SPORT EVENTS

ASTI – Stadio Censin Bosia Until September 10th 27th TORNEO DI ASTI “ MEMORIAL PAOLO FERRARIS” At the end of Summer the best of Piedmont youth soccer compete in the usual tournament involving 15 teams. Info and program: +39 0141 352079; www.albatroscomunicazione.it

CASTELNUOVO DON BOSCO th th st th September 7 /14 /21 /28 CAMMINATA SUI SENTIERI DEL MALVASIA E VISITE GUIDATE In September, on Sundays, walks from Castelnuovo to Vezzolano through beautiful landscapes, visiting the Romanesque churches of S. Eusebio and Cornareto and the Rectory of Santa Maria of Vezzolano. Info: www.lacabalesta.it; [email protected]

MONASTERO BORMIDA September 20th TREKKING SUL SENTIERO DEL MOSCATO Departure at 4.30pm from Piazza del Castello for a pleasant vineyard - hike and after 12km…food and wine tasting! Info: Municipality +39 0144 88012; www.comune.monasterobormida.at.it

VIGLIANO D’ASTI th September 20 TREKKING “PASSI DA BALENA”

Asti is the meeting and departure point. From the Museum of Paleontology a walk through the town centre towards the Tanaro river. Observation of “Stagni di Bellangero” (ponds) and, after, the walks continues towards , where you can admire the Langa, the Monviso and the mountains of Turin and Aosta Valley. Following the paths, you will reach Vigliano d’Asti and the hamlet Valmontasca and visit the site of special scientific interest, where in 1959 the fossil of a fin whale was found. After, Merenda Sinoira and return trip (shuttle service). Info: Cooperativa Csps +39 334 7670535; +39 0141 644254; www.prolocodivigliano.it [email protected] FAIRS

ROCCAVERANO September 7th MOSTRA CAPRINA The Goat Show characterized by the exhibition of heads of the precious breed, renews an ancient tradition of this evocative village in the Langa Astigiana. After the exhibition and the award ceremony, food and wine tastings and distribution of products and local, typical dishes. Participants and tourists will have the chance to taste and purchase specialties from the Langa, firstly the Robiola DOP, to visit the parish Church attributed to Bramante, the Romanesque Church of San Giovanni and the medieval towers.

Info: www.comune.roccaverano.at.it

TONCO September 7th 13th RASSEGNA DELL’AGRICOLTURA In the splendid rural setting of Località Strada Ciocca a day full of appointments for children and grown-ups: beef, horse and courtyard animal show, pony rides, tractor meeting, street market, guided tours, games, circus show performed by “Chapitombolo”, music, gastronomy and much more. Info and program: www.comune.tonco.at.it

FEASTS

IN THE PROVINCE OF ASTI Religious feasts: on September 1st S. Isidoro in Villanova d’Asti and S. Agostino in Ferrere. From 5th to 9th in Castell’Alfero, from 12th to 15th in Cocconato and on 28th in San Gerolamo, a hamlet of Roccaverano. Feasts dedicated to grape harvest in Castelnuovo on 6th and in on 27th; Festa di Fine Estate (End of Summer Feast) in Piea on 6thand 7th. We invite you to discover them: www.astiturismo.it

SETTEMBRE ASTIGIANO

ASTI DOUJA D’OR – 48th Edition September 12th – 21st - Palazzo dell’Enofila – Corso Felice Cavallotti 45 The National Exhibition of selected DOC and DOCG wines takes place at Palazzo dell’Enofila, a fascinating 19th century industrial site, recently turned into exhibition centre. In the venue the usual appointments are with: Douja dell’Asti, Douja della and “Piatti & Dolci d’Autore” created 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 the local associations. Shows, music and cultural events at Palazzo dell’Enofila and in the town centre will complete the program. Info and program: www.doujador.it

ASTI On Saturday, September 13th from 7 pm and on Sunday, September 14th FESTIVAL DELLE SAGRE – 41th Edition 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) and from Saturday, 7 pm until Sunday late at night, more than 40 Pro Loco Associations will present their traditional dishes accompanied by the local wines and 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 rural life in the 19th and 20th centuries with an extraordinary and lively representation that follows the seasons. For info and detailed program: www.festivaldellesagre.it

ASTI September 21st PALIO 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 with 14 Rioni and Borghi (districts) of the city and 7 towns of the province challenging themselves takes 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. ANTIQUE MARKETS From Thursday evening, the town colored with flags is brought to life by the Palio degli th Moncalvo: September 7 Sbandieratori (flag throwers competition) in Piazza San Secondo and on Friday and Nizza Monferrato: Saturday there is the traditional market, the general trials and the ritual banquets in the th September 14 evening. th Asti: September 28 Info and detailed program: www.palio.it

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ASTITURISMO - Direction Castell’Alfero Tourist Office Montiglio Monferrato 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