ART AND EXHIBITIONS

ASTI – PALAZZO MAZZETTI

October 28 th - February 25 th , 2018

NELLA CITTA’ DI ASTI IN PIEMONTE. ARTE E CULTURA IN EPOCA MODERNA

An event dedicated to the painting of the 17 th and 18 th centuries with the exhibition of 60 works of art; for the first time in , the big paintings depicting the Siege of Asti (1615) borrowed by the El Greco Museum in Toledo. Opening times: Tue-Sun 10.30am-6.30pm Info: www.palazzomazzetti.it

ASTI – FONDAZIONE GUGLIELMINETTI October 21 st - December 31 st SCENOGRAFIA INTERNAZIONALE. OPERE DELLA FONDAZIONE EUGENIO GUGLIELMINETTI At the Fondazione Guglielminetti, Corso Alfieri 375, exhibition of scenography sketches and costumes made by masters of modern and contemporary European scenic design, selected from Eugenio Guglielminetti’s Collections. Opening times: Fri, Sat, Sun 4pm-6pm MUSEO EUGENIO GUGLIELMINETTI Located in the basement of Palazzo Alfieri (Corso Alfieri 375), the museum dedicated to Eugenio Guglielminetti can be visited on Saturdays from 4pm to 6pm and on Sundays from 3pm to 6pm; guided tours by the young people of the Eugenio Guglielminetti Foundation. Info: [email protected] ; www.comune.asti.it

ASTI – MUSEO PALEONTOLOGICO th th November 11 – February 4 , 2018 FOSSILI URBANI The exhibition is born from the curiosity of Francesca Cirilli and from the meeting with the paleontologists of the University of Torino. It is held in Asti after being hosted in the most important natural history museums of Italy. Some important novelties, such as the images from the Photography competition mentioned below, are on display. URBAN FOSSIL HUNTER The purpose of this competition is to identify and photograph the objects in the streets, walls, interstices in towns and villages and not only… the sea shells hiding in the ancient palaces and churches of Asti and in its province, as well as coins, tops, tyre tracks and other strange things fossilized in the concrete and asphalt layers. Info: www.astipaleontologico.it ; please send the pictures taken with any device (digital th or analogical) by November 26 to [email protected] Opening times: Mo-Thur 10am-4pm; Sat, Sun and Holidays 10am-1pm /4pm-6pm

ALBUGNANO – COMPLESSO DI SANTA MARIA DI VEZZOLANO

Until November 19 th

TRA GROTTESCO E FANTASTICO – UNIVERSO DELL’IMMAGINARIO st The exhibition inaugurated on October 21 with the participation of local and Neapolitan artists makes us lose ourselves in a world of imaginary animals and persons, feral masks, human and animal heads. Each artist highlighted a different theme, choosing specific expressive modalities. Opening times in November 2017 to be defined Info: +39 333 1365812; [email protected] ; www.polomusealepiemonte.beniculturali.it

CASTAGNOLE DELLE LANZE Until December 3 rd TERRE DI VINO The exhibition at the Chiesa dei Battuti Bianchi (church) explores the world of wine through the materiality of the gesture; works of art by the sculptor Roberto Palumbo

ART AND EXHIBITIONS

and graphic works by the architect Mauro Corino are on display; performances by Iano Nicolò are on schedule too. Opening times: Sat-Sun 10am-12noon/3pm-6pm. Info: Municipality +39 0141 875623 (Mon-Fri 8.30am – 1pm); +39 338 3980086

COSTIGLIOLE D’ASTI

Until December 16 th

SCATTI D’AUTORE

Fourth edition of the exhibition, a chance to admire the renovated rooms of the piano

nobile (main floor) of the castle that will host several photography exhibitions: among

them, the one dedicated to Anne Conway and “Exodos”, the travelling exhibit by

Regione Piemonte. Info: Filippo Romagnolo +39 348 1387521

MOMBERCELLI – MUSARMO Until November 19 th MARIO LISA – TESTIMONIANZE The autumn exhibition, taking place at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, is dedicated to Mario Lisa (1908 -1992), one of the most important painters of the last century, a keen observer of human behavior and a great landscape painter (countryside, seaside and mountain). Opening times: Sun 3.30pm-6pm. Info and out-of-hours visits: +39 338 4246055; +39 340 0571704 ; www.musarmo...at.it

MONCALVO – MUSEO CIVICO Until December 10 th LALLA ROMANO Lalla Romano (1906-2001), before becoming a great writer, was an apprentice of Felice Casorati, attended the art scene in Paris and her works of art were exhibited in the best art galleries of Turin. Opening times: Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Upon reservation (at least 10 people) during the week. Info: [email protected]

NIZZA MONFERRATO – PALAZZO CROVA Until December 31 st ELIO GARIS – SCULTURE The exhibition “Sculture”, dedicated to Elio Garis, is held at Palazzo Crova in the rooms of “Art’900” - Davide Lajolo’s collection and is organized by the cultural association “Davide Lajolo” and the Municipality of . “Sirene” (mermaids), two large sculptures, are positioned in the garden of the palace. The works of art capture and release light and, thought heavy due to the material composition, fly light into the air. For visits turn to the Enoteca Regionale: Mon-Sat 9.30am-12.30pm/3pm-7.30pm; Sun 10am-1pm/2-7pm. Info: +39 320 1414335 THEATRE SEASONS

ASTI th th November 7 , 2017 – April 14 , 2018 THEATRE SEASON AT TEATRO ALFIERI th The theatre season in Asti opens on November 7 with the entertaining comedy “Sorelle Materassi”; on 14 th Soli in Scena presents Giuseppe Cederna in “Da questa nd parte del mare”. The great prose on 22 with Massimo d’Apporto in the classic “Un borghese piccolo piccolo”. Not included in the season ticket, on 24 th , the concert by th th the violinist Ara Malikian and I Nomadi on 25 . On Sunday 26 at 5pm, the usual appointment with the Award “Asti d’Appello”. On 29 th “Fuorigioco” at the Spazio Kor.

Info: +39 0141 399057-399040; www.comune.asti.it

ASTI - PALAZZO OTTOLENGHI, SPAZIO KOR

November 3 rd – April 24 th

PAROLE D‘ARTISTA

The 12 th edition of the event will start on Friday 3 rd and Saturday 4 th at Palazzo th Ottolenghi with “Anna Karenina” performed by Irene Ivaldi. On Friday 24 “Edith’s

Party” at Spazio Kor/Fuoriluogo: a party to introduce to the audience the protagonists

of the show “Edith”, which is on schedule in January.

Info: +39 0141 399057-399040; Spazio Kor +39 349 1781140; www.spaziokor.it

THEATRE SEASONS

ASTI – SPAZIO KOR Until April 20 th , 2018 STAGIONE PUBLIC On November 17 th , “Nuit”, an engaging show about juggling; on 25 th “Tristissimo”, a dance performance during which the theme of “pain” is examined in deep. Info: +39 0141 399057-399040; Spazio Kor +39 349 1781140; www.spaziokor.it

MONCALVO November 5 th , 2017 – April 14 th , 2018 THEATRE SEASON – PROSE at Teatro Municipale in MONCALVO On November 5 th , the theatre season starts with “Ogni parte è l’insieme”, a classical guitarre and singing performance. On November 19 th , the amusing pièce “Mamma sei sempre nei miei pensieri!Spostasti! with Cinzia Leone. Start at 4.30pm. Info: +39 0141 1720695; +39 373 8695116; [email protected]

NIZZA MONFERRATO November 30 th , 2017 – April 21 st , 2018 THEATRE SEASON AT TEATRO SOCIALE The theatre season in Nizza Monferrato starts on November, Thursday 30 th at 9pm, with “Mortimer e Wanda” by Marina Thovez, performed by Mario Zucca. Info: +39 0141 1720695; +39 373 8695116; [email protected]

CULTURAL EVENTS

ASTI – ARCHIVIO DI STATO Until April 12 th , 2018 ASTI IN CONCERTO In cooperation with the “Luoghi Immaginari” Festival, the usual music festival organized by the Circolo Filarmonico Astigiano offers on Saturday, November 25 th at 9.15pm, at the Sala del Coro B. Alfieri, the piano duet Yves Robbe and Macha Makarevich. Info and reservations: +39 0141 538057; +39 346 5761400; www.filarmonicoastigiano.com

ASTI – SALA PASTRONE Until April 6 th , 2018 IL TE’ DELLE CINQUE - BORN IN THE U.S.A. IL CINEMA, GLI EROI, LE CHIMERE The fornightly film exhibition (on Fridays at 3pm and 5.30pm accompanied by tea and bisquits) reflects on the protagonists of contemporary American cinema. On Friday 3 rd , “Life”, film based on the friendship between James Dean and his photographer; on 17 th “Elvis & Nixon”. Info: +39 0141 399057; [email protected]

ASTI FUORI LUOGO – CULTURE AND ART RESIDENCE In the brand new and large space of the former gym Muti, meetings and cultural exchanges, music events, readings, meetings with writers, creative talents and journalists. For the program: www.fuoriluogoasti.com

MUNICIPALITIES OF THE PROVINCE Until December 18 th MILARESOL MUSICA 2017 On November 4 th at 5.30, a concert-conference on fortepiano is on schedule at the Clinica S. Anna. On Sunday 5 th at 4.30 pm, concert for mezzo-soprano and fortepiano at the theatre in ; on November 18 th at 9pm, piano concert at Castell’Alfero Castle – Salone Verde. Info: +39 339 3366914; [email protected]

COSTIGLIOLE D’ASTI Until November 5 th VISITE AL MUSEO ARTE SACRA Opportunity to visit the precious works of art at the Confraternita di San Gerolamo Church. Opening times: 4pm - 6pm. Info: +39 0141 966028; www.museoartesacracostiglioleat.it

CULTURAL EVENTS

GRAZZANO BADOGLIO November 5 th VISITE DEL MUSEO BADOGLIO Last opening for the Historic Museum dedicated to Badoglio, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Info: www.museobadoglio.altervista.org

MONTIGLIO MONFERRATO Until April 21 st , 2018 MONCIRCO Seven shows in seven months, this is the offer of contemporary circus that will be held in at Montexpo. On Friday 17 th and Saturday 18 th at 9pm, Zehir performs “Ah, com’è bello l’uomo”, a show retracing the human evolution. Info: +39 347 7670394; www.moncirco.com

MONTIGLIO MONFERRATO November 26 th CASTELLO IN MUSICA As usual, the music festival ends with Gospel. Appointment at 4.30pm at Montexpo with the concert performed by Coro Singtonia. Info: www.montigliom.at.it

NIZZA MONFERRATO November 11 th and 12 th LIBRI IN NIZZA Important festival dedicated to publishing and comic strips, with a special presence of old books. It focuses on landscape, food and wine, and personalities with strong ties to the territory. Info and programme: www.comune.nizza.at.it

CHILDREN EVENTS

ASTI November 19 th PALAZZO MAZZETTI FOR KIDS “Knights are born” is the title of the appointment. Inspired by the medals painted in some portraits of the museum, the little participants will paint an object with the symbols of knighthood orders. The appointment (for children from 7 to 12 years of age) is at usual at 3.30pm. Info and programme: www.palazzomazzetti.it ; reservations +39 0141 530403

AS TI – SALA PASTRONE Until December 9 th LA FABBRICA DEL CIOCCOLATO On Saturday 4 th , “Cars 3”, on 11 th “Ballerina”, on 18 th “Emoji – Accendi le emozioni” and on 25 th “I Puffi, viaggio nella foresta segreta”. Projections at 4pm anticipated by the afternoon snack. Info: +39 0141 399057; [email protected]

ASTI – MUSEO PALEONTOLOGICO November 5 th TRACCE VICINE DI MARI LONTANI A day dedicated to fossil seashells and big cetaceans. Appointment at 10am it the square of Valleandona for the guided tour to the equipped geological site of Valle Botto (outcrop of seashells dating back to 3 million years ago, when there was the sea in the Asti area). In the green of the Nature Reserve, children will have fun by simulating an excavation activity. At the end, participants can have a picnic lunch. At 1.30pm guided tour to the Paleontological Museum in Asti with its fossil collections and prehistoric Aquarium. Info: www.museodeifossili.org ; www.astipaleontologico.it ; +39 0141 592091

FOOD AND WINE FESTIVALS

CALLIANO November 12 th CECI Gourmets cannot miss the tasty appointment with a traditional autumn specialty: chickpeas. Info: Pro Loco Association +39 0141 928152; www.prolococalliano.it

FOOD AND WINE FESTIVALS

COSTIGLIOLE D’ASTI November 3 rd - 6th IL GUSTO DEL TERRITORIO At the Cantina Comunale dei Vini and at the Castle of Costigliole d’Asti, four days of tastings and meetings not to miss. Among the events: a moment dedicated to the Big Wine Makers and an important acknowledgement to the Barbera winemakers of the Unesco area; music per formances by the Banda Osiris and the jazz musician Gianni Coscia are on schedule too. Info: Municipality +39 0141 962202; www.comune.costigliole.at.it; www.visit costigliole.it

VILLA SAN SECONDO – FRAZIONE SAN CARLO November 4 th and 5 th FESTA DELLA TRIPPA (BUSECA) In the heated hall of the Pro Loco Association, dinner on Saturday at 7.30pm and lunch on Sunday at 12.30pm. For reservations: +39 338 4512042

FOOD AND WINE FESTIVALS - BAGNA CAUDA Many appointments dedicated to the ultimate autumn dishes in ; do not forget to book!

ASTI th th November 24 – 26 BAGNA CAUDA DAY – SARA’ UN AUTUNNO “CARDO” The perfect event for the people who love Bagna Cauda and come from all over to taste this specialty. Info: +39 324 5054070; www.bagnacaudaday.it ; [email protected]

AGLIANO TERME November 18 th SERATA DELLA BAGNA CAUDA Info: Municipality +39 0141 954023 (Mon-Sat mornings 9am-12.30pm)

AZZANO November 18 th at 8.30pm and November 19 th at 12.30pm Info and reservations: +39 0141 297168; +39 331 3345432

COCCONATO at 7.30pm November 11 th Info and reservations: Municipality +39 0141 907007

CORTANDONE th th th th th th th th November 4 /5 – 11 /12 – 18 /19 – 25 /26 on Saturday evening and on Sunday for lunch Info and reservations: + 39 333 9423685; +39 338 4839773

NIZZA MONFERRATO On November 5 th 12noon - midnight MARATONA DELLA BAGNA CAUDA November 18 th at 8.30pm and 19 th at 12noon NIZZA È BAGNA CAUDA Info and reservations: Municipality - Ufficio Manifestazioni +39 0141 720500; Ufficio Turismo +39 0141 727516 (Sat-Sun); www.comune.nizza.at.it

ROCCHETTA November 11 th at 8.30pm VOLUNTEER DINNER - BAGNA CAUDA Info: +39 0141 644123

SCURZOLENGO th November 4 at 8.30pm GRAN BAGNA CAUDA Info and reservations: +39 327 7811739; +39 349 9124919 (after 7pm)

VILLA SAN SECONDO November 11 th at 8pm and November 12 th at 12.30pm GRANDE BAGNA CAUDA Info and reservations: +39 349 17770233; +39 338 3100242; www.prolocovillasansecondo.it

VILLAFRANCA D’ASTI November 4 th BAGNA CAUDA L.I.L.T. Info: +39 0141 943003

FOOD AND WINE FESTIVALS – FRITTO MISTO

Mixed fried meat, another specialty, so delicious and so typical, that combines sweetness with savoury:

MOMBARUZZO – FRAZ. BAZZANA November 11 th at 8pm GRAN SERATA DEL FRITTO MISTO ALLA BAZZANESE Info and reservations: +39 0141 793989; +39 0141 721908

VIGLIANO D’ASTI November 11 th at 8.30pm and November 12 th at 12.30pm GRAN FRITTO MISTO ALLA PIEMONTESE Info and reservations: +39 347 2740315

TRUFFLE FAIRS AND MARKETS

The fairs and days dedicated to truffles continue in November:

MONTECHIARO November 5 th FIERA NAZIONALE DEL TARTUFO BIANCO DEL MONFERRATO – National Fair Info: Municipality +39 0141 999136; www.comune.montechiarodasti.at.it

SAN DAMIANO D’ASTI November 5 th FIERA REGIONALE DEL TARTUFO Info: Municipality +39 0141 975603 – 975056; www.comune.sandamiano.at.it

CANELLI November 12 th FIERA REGIONALE DEL TARTUFO Info: Municipality +39 0141 820231; IAT +39 0141 820280; www.canellieventi.it

ASTI November 17 th -18 th -19 th FIERA REGIONALE DEL TARTUFO Info: Municipality +39 0141 399482; www.comune.asti.it

CASTELNUOVO DON BOSCO November 26 th FIERA REGIONALE DEL TARTUFO Info: Municipality +39 011 9876165; www.comune.castelnuovodonbosco.at.it

COSTIGLIOLE D’ASTI November 5 th TARTUFO DAY Info: Municipality +39 0141 962202; www.comune.costigliole.at.it; www.visitcostigliole.it

NIZZA MONFERRATO November 5 th GIORNATA DEL TARTUFO E DEL CARDO GOBBO Info: Municipality +39 0141 720507; IAT +39 0141 727516; www.comune.nizza.at.it

CASTAGNOLE DELLE LANZE November 11 th and 12 th VINTRIFULA - FESTA DEL TARTUFO Info: Municipality +39 0141 875626; www.comune.castagnoledellelanze.at.it; www.lanze.it

MOMBARUZZO November 19 th and 20 th TRA VINI E TARTUFI Info: Municipality +39 0141 77002; www.comune.mombaruzzo.at.it ;

MONTEGROSSO D’ASTI November 26 th FIERA DEL TARTUFO Info: Municipality +39 0141 953052 www.comune.montegrossodasti.at.it

FAIRS AND MARKETS

CANELLI November 12 th FIERA DI SAN MARTINO The ancient fair of San Martino is mentioned in the Medieval Statutes of Canelli. From sunrise, in the historical centre of the town, 150 market stalls sell all kinds of goods. Info: www.canellieventi.it

CASTELNUOVO DON BOSCO November 27 th FIERA DI SANT’ANDREA At this traditional fair taking place on the last Monday of November, exhibit ion of goods and agricultural equipments from 9am to 6.30pm in Piazza Don Bosco at the multi-purpose centre L’Ala. Info: Municipality +39 011 9876165; www.comune.castelnuovodonbosco.at.it

NIZZA MONFERRATO November 3 rd – 5th FIERA DI SAN CARLO The fair dedicated to the Patron Saint goes back to 1516 as a donation to the inhabitants of Nizza Monferrato by the Marquis of Monferrato. On Sunday, market stalls will invade Piazza Garibaldi and the streets of the historic centre. Guided tours to the Campanon, the Palazzo del Gusto, and to the Art ‘900 Gallery are on schedule.

Info: Municipality +39 0141 720507; IAT +39 0141 727516 www.comune.nizza.at.it ANTIQUE MARKETS th Moncalvo: November 5 SAN DAMIANO Nizza Monferrato: November 4 th -6th November 19 th th FIERA DEI SANTI e MOSTRA/MERCATO DI ANIMALI DI BASSA CORTE Asti: November 26 The highlight of the fair is on Sunday with the truffles, the exhibition-market dedicated to animals and loved by children, 300 market stalls and the agricultural machineries exhibition on schedule also on Monday with the big market. Info: Municipality +39 0141975056; www.comune.sandamiano.at.it

ASTI - WEEKLY VILLANOVA D’ASTI MARKET November 30 th Every Wednesday and FIERA DI SANTA CATERINA Saturday On the last Thursday in November, since the end of 18 th century, market stalls invade the historical centre of the town. Info: Municipality +39 0141 946085; www.vnat.it

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UTILITY NUMBERS ASTITURISMO - Direction Castelnuovo Don Bosco Tourist Office Moncalvo Tourist Office Piazza Alfieri 33 - 14100 Asti Piazza Dante 54 - 14022 Castelnuovo Don Piazza Antico Castello 1 - 14036 Tel. +39 0141 353034 Bosco Moncalvo Fax +39 0141 356140 Tel. +39 333 1365812 Tel. +39 0141 916467 Fax +39 0141 923677 ASTI - TOURIST OFFICE Tourist Office Piazza Alfieri 34 - 14100 Asti Piazza Cavour 22 - 14023 Cocconato Montiglio Monferrato Tourist Office Tel. +39 0141 530357 Tel. +39 0141 600076 Via Gianotti 9 - 14026 Montiglio Fax +39 0141 538200 Fax +39 0141 907677 Monferrato Cell. +39 391 7277165 Canelli Tourist Office Costigliole d’Asti Tourist Office Cell. +39 335 6915703 Via G. B. Giuliani 29 - 14053 Canelli Via Roma 13 - 14055 Costigliole d’Asti Tel. +39 0141 820280 Tel. +39 0141 961850 Nizza Monferrato Tourist Office Fax +39 0141 820255 Piazza Garibaldi 80 - 14049 Nizza Tourist Office Monferrato Castell’Alfero Tourist Office Piazza Ferraro 10 - 14045 Incisa Scapaccino Tel/Fax +39 0141 727516 Piazza Castello - 14033 Castell’Alfero Tel. +39 3441114522 Tel. +39 0141 406611 Villafranca d’Asti Tourist Office Fax +39 0141 406606 Via Roma 48 - 14018 Villafranca d’Asti Tel. +39 0141 943885