Events July 2011

events 2011 on the Riviera of Rimini

July

EVENTS 2011 on the Riviera of Rimini

July 13.06. - 20.08.2011 Bellaria Igea Marina, Misano Adriatico, Rimini, Riccione Various bathing establishments Wellness beaches Meetings focusing on the sea, nature, health and harmony. Ten weeks packed with activities, 20 areas on as many beach establishments, 50 operators, 1,000 events focusing on physical activity, bionatural disciplines, Oriental arts and dancing, active meditation, individual and group counselling, workshops, the “beaches of happy children” and wellness at dawn on sailboats for meditation as the sun rises. And in the evenings there are meetings on the culture of wellness, tasting of organic produce, theme dinners, magical wellness nights and moon dawns on sailboats to greet the full moon.

Free entrance.

Info: Turisport T. 0541 787643 335 5419017 www.lespiaggedelbenessere.it turisport2001@yahoo.it 24.06. - 31.08.2011 Novafeltria Social Theatre, via Mazzini 69 Montefeltro Festival.

Voices in the Montefeltro Concerts and operas. The Montefeltro Festival aims to help those who have never had the opportunity before, to

become fascinated by the most articulate and complex art form that western culture has ever produced and find out more about melodrama. The performances focus on the sung voice and therefore, include opera concerts, concerts with scenes from various operas, the performance of a complete opera and sacred music concerts.

Entrance fee payable.

Info: Voci nel Montefeltro Association T. 339 5605625 www.vocinelmontefeltro.org info@vocinelmontefeltro.org 01. - 03.07.2011 Misano Adriatico Misano World Circuit Racetrack, Via Daijiro Kato, 10 Italian Motorcycling Cup Mototemporada Romagnola. A spectacular Italian challenge that, at each event, includes a number of races with 100s of riders on the track in various championships and single-brand competitions.

Entrance fee payable.

Info: Misano World Circuit Racetrack T. 0541 618511 - 0541 613103 www.misanocircuit.com info@mototemporada.it 01.07.2011 Bellaria Igea Marina, Cattolica, Misano Adriatico, Riccione, Rimini La Notte Rosa The Italian summer’s New Year’s Eve. The entire coast turns pink; from sunset to dawn the 110 kilometres of the Adriatic Riviera of Emilia Romagna become an explosion of lights, sounds, images and colour with kilometre after kilometre of concerts, theatre performances, readings, page 1

installations, conferences, exhibitions, shows and magical scenery. A truly unique and unforgettable night for everyone.

Free entrance.

Info: Province of Rimini Tourism Service T. 0541 716386 - 373 www.lanotterosa.it info@lanotterosa.it 01. - 03.07.2011 Bellaria Igea Marina La Notte Rosa for kids Three fun-filled days’ of events for all ages with music and shows that focus on the colour “pink” to celebrate the summer’s New Year’s Eve. Free entrance.

Info: Bellaria IAT (Tourism Board) T. 0541 343808 www.lanotterosa.it info@lanotterosa.it 02.07. - 03.08.2011 Rimini Corte degli Agostiniani, via Cairoli, 42 Move your mind New music festival. Each year, during the summer months, this important music event focuses on new sounds that lie somewhere between the past and the present, between “classical” and “extraclassical” music, between forgotten popular traditions and the universe of world music. Jazz music, which links various genres and sounds ranging from rock to blues to classical and folk music from various latitudes near and far, always features.

Time: 9.15 pm Entrance fee payable.

Info: Municipality of Rimini, Music Theatre Events Institution: T. 0541 704294 - 96

www.sagramusicalemalatestiana.it biglietteriateatro@comune.rimini.it 03. - 17.07.2011 Cattolica Arena della Regina, piazza Repubblica Regina Summer Season 3 July Music Alma Sex Tour with Ricky Martin 9 July Subsonica concert 17 July Jethro Tull concert Time: 9.30 pm Entrance fee payable.

Info: E-events T. 0541 953150 335 5991404 www.cattolica.net info@e-events.it 03. - 24.07.2011 San Clemente piazza Mazzini Wine…notes A gastronomic event. Held on four consecutive Sundays, it is dedicated to excellent wine and quality music with wine tasting, accompanied by excellent products from various parts of Italy.

Time: 9.00 pm Entrance fee payable.

Info: San Clemente Town Hall T.0541 862421 www.sanclemente.it 08. - 31.07.2011 Rimini Old town centre and Marina Centro Cartoon Club - 27th International Animated Film and Cartoon Festival Films, cartoons, exhibitions, meetings with writers, shows and numerous events are planned, either in the old town centre page 2

or near the marina, with lots of animated films screened for the public during the evenings, a three-day Rimini Comix expo and market, a colourful Cosplay Convention, a chance to meet comic-strip writers, exhibitions and great shows.

Free entrance.

Info: Cartoon Club Secretary’s Office T. 0541 784193 - 335 6509516 www.cartoonclub.it info@cartoonclub.it 07. - 09.07.2011 Bellaria Igea Marina Polo Est, Igea Marina canal harbour Bellaria Comics Festival Finals of the national heats for emerging young comedians.

Time: 9.30 pm Free entrance.

Info: Verdeblù T. 0541 346808 www.bellariaigeamarina.org 07. - 08.07.2011 Misano Adriatico Municipal Library, via Rossini, 7 The Illuminated Library Writers, philosophers and scientists under the stars. Meetings in July: Thursday, 7 July Massimo Capaccioli, proposes “Notte che Notte Notturna”: re-reading Lorca while holding hands.

Friday, 8 July Quirino Principe, reads Jorge Luis Borges.

Free entrance.

Info: Municipal Library T. 0541 618424 www.biblioteca.misano.org 08. - 10.07.2011 San Leo Verucchio, San Leo, Montebello and Montefiore

Fantastic Castles An appointment with fantasy surrounded by stories, legends and magic. “Custodes Fantastic Castles” returns to the Marecchia Valley - a project that focuses on the castles of the inland area of Rimini involved in the initiative that organize historical commemorations and initiatives, including a free literature competition whose regulations can be downloaded from the following websites: www.custodes-project.net and www.fantasticicastelli.it.

Entrance subject to booking.

Info: Province of Rimini, “Custodes” Project T. 0541 716317 www.fantasticicastelli.com 08. - 17.07.2011 Santarcangelo di Romagna various venues Santarcangelo 41 International Street Theatre Festival.

Since its origins, this festival has come to represent a unique junction between theatre and the street. The leading festival for the experimental scene, it is also one of the events that has best succeeded in triggering, over the decades of theatre research, explosions of art in close contact with the public and surrounding architecture. The significant presence of international artists is another way for getting to know and discussing different points of view, adventures and unusual imaginary aspects.

Entrance fee payable.

Info: Santarcangelo dei Teatri T. 0541 626185 - Fax 620560 www.santarcangelofestival.com page 3

08. - 24.07.2011 Pennabilli Palazzo Olivieri, piazza Montefeltro 41st National Antiques Fair One of the traditional ancient art events in Italy where carefully-selected antique dealers from all over the country present the best of their collections in the rooms of Palazzo Olivieri; walking around the precious rooms is like taking a journey through the universe of art, amid coveted treasures and pieces to be admired as if in a museum or to buy to adorn your home.

Time: from Monday to Friday 3.00 pm 8.00 pm Saturday and Sunday 10.00 am - 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm - 8.30 pm Entrance fee payable.

Info: Mostra Antiquariato Association: T. 0541 928578 - 333 4811381 www.pennabilliantiquariato.net 12.07.2011 Montegridolfo Montegridolfo Castle A Castle of Voices A music festival in which the dreamlike atmosphere that surrounds the ancient village becomes the setting for musical moments that give life to the 13th edition of this popular event.

Today: Don Bucefalo, a playful melodrama in three acts by Antonio Cagnoni.

Time: 9.00 pm Free entrance.

Info: Montegridolfo Pro Loco Association T. 0541 855320 - Voci nel Montefeltro Association 331 4269561 info@vocinelmontefeltro.org

14.07. - 04.08.2011 Novafeltria Old town centre Summer in health Four Thursdays dedicated to wellness focusing on healthy eating, alternative therapies, Oriental medicine, beauty treatments, sport, fitness, massages, music, food stands and wine tasting.

Time: from 6.00 pm to midnight Free entrance.

Info: URP Office T. 0541 845619 www.comune.novafeltria.pu.it 15. - 17.07.2011 Bellaria Igea Marina Canal Harbour and Municipal Park, via Romea Saracens’ Festival. 9th Edition Historical re-enactment in period costume.

Friday: the landing of the Saracens at the harbour on board historical boats, parade in period costume through the streets, games and animation, festival and the Saracens’ banquet.

Saturday: Saracens’ Festival in period costume, exhibition of ancient crafts, banquet of traditional food and drinks, music and shows.

Sunday: Saracens’ Palio with an exhibition of ancient crafts, a horse race, historical games and animation, festival and the Saracens’ banquet.

Free entrance.

Info: Bellaria IAT (Tourism Board) T. 0541 343808 e 0541 344777 19.07. - 12.08.2011 Rimini beach from Torre Pedrera to Miramare A’marena page 4

14th summer film festival. This itinerant arena shows some of the past season’s best films at five different spots on the beach: - Piazzale Fellini, - Spiagge Marinagrande in Viserba, - the free beach between beaches no. 71 and 72 in Torre Pedrera, - “Lido San Giuliano� in San Giuliano Mare, - Riminiterme beach (Bluegarden) in Miramare.

Time: 9.30 pm Free entrance.

Info: Ondalibera T. 0541 780332 www.riminieventi.it 16.07.2011 Saludecio Meleto Castle 800 N.N.T. NeroNotteTeatro Theatre festival dedicated to the noir genre. Small and hidden by the enchanted atmosphere, Meleto Castle comes to life for the 6th edition of this festival dedicated to the noir genre that has also helped visitors discover this tiny mediaeval village. In the semi-darkness, for three consecutive evenings, the narrow streets and small squares of the castle host a small, but important festival dedicated to the atmospheres of the night and 19th-century literature; from actorbased theatre to nouveau cirque, from travelling theatre to puppet shows and from narrations to ambient sounds.

Time: from 9.15 pm to midnight.

Entrance fee payable.

Info: Tourist Board: T. 0541 869731 www.ottocentofestivalsaludecio.it uit.saludecio@provincia.rimini.it

16. - 17.07.2011 Montecolombo piazza Malatesta Tripe and Strozzaprete Festival As well as food and wine tasting, there are folklore and music shows, exhibitions of farming civilization and ancient crafts and a street market selling local food and wine products.

Entrance fee payable.

Info: Montecolombo Town Hall T. 0541 984214 www.comune.montecolombo.rn.it 16. - 17.07.2011 Pennabilli Campo Polivalente di Maciano 11th Wild Boar Festival An event created thanks to the idea of a group of hunters from Maciano whose aim was to combine gastronomic aspects (wild boar specialities in all the dishes on the stand) with educational ones (an exhibition of hunting dogs, theme games); all this and the presence of a local folk band in the evening too.

Free entrance.

Info: 7 Borgate Macianesi Association: T. 339 7255571 - 0541 915213 www.maciano.it maximil@katamail.com 18. - 24.07.2011 Riccione Villa Mussolini, Lungomare Repubblica Riccione Moda Italia 21st National Competition for Young Fashion Designers.

Entrance by invitation only.

Info: Riccione IAT (Tourism Board) T. 0541 693302 www.riccionemodaitalia.it page 5

19. - 30.07.2011 Verucchio piazza Collegiata and Rocca Malatestiana 27th Verucchio Music Festival The artistic direction is again entrusted to Ludovico Einaudi who continues to feature numerous extremely interesting artists and musical experiences. The festival presents artistic choices whose underlying theme is great musical quality, without restrictions in terms of genre, because when they are of the highest level, talent, originality and artistic ability are appreciated and communicate beyond the boundaries of genre.

Five evenings with two concerts each: one earlier in the evening, at 9.30 pm in Piazza della Collegiata, with splendid panoramic views of the Marecchia Valley and then, around midnight, another concert in the fascinating Malatesta Fortress that dominates the entire coast of Romagna.

Entrance fee payable.

Info and bookings: Verucchio Pro Loco T. 0541 670222 www.verucchiofestival.it 22. - 24.07.2011 Montefiore Conca Old town and Castle Rocca di Luna 2011 Music, theatre, street artists, markets and inns. In the charming setting of Montefiore and its Malatesta Fortress, this celebrates the July full moon with concerts, ethnic street markets and more.

Restaurants, music and itinerant shows in the old town centre make for an unforgettable evening.

Time: from 6.00 pm to late at night.

Entrance fee payable.

Info: Montefiore Conca Town Hall T. 0541 980035 www.roccadiluna.it

24.07.2011 Gemmano piazza Roma Gemmano & Flavours A market selling agricultural and food products on the 4th Sunday of May, June and July. It features traditional products from the area: olive oil, cheese, salamis and cold cuts, cakes, bread and bakery products and preserves (honey, mushrooms, vegetables). A prize, called “Gemmano qualità”, is also presented to reward the “quality and uniqueness” of the typical products of the municipality and the “Unione della Valconca”.

Time: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm Free entrance.

Info: Comune Gemmano T. 0541 854060 338 1503825 www.comune.gemmano.rn.it 27. - 29.07.2011 Torriana centre Scorticata. The Hillside of Pleasure An event that focuses on top-quality food.

The pleasures of the palate are celebrated: directly from the tasting counters to the stove, products become dishes and street food comes into its own, with some of the best local chefs taking part. The pleasure of meeting and listening to good music in the “lounges” along the streets that come to life for this occasion.

Free entrance.

Info: Torriana Town Hall T. 0541 675220 www.comune.torriana.rn.it comunetorriana@libero.it

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29. - 30.07.2011 Coriano San Patrignano Riding Centre International Horse Show. 15th Vincenzo Muccioli Challenge A horse-jumping competition that each year draws the strongest and highestranking international riders.

Info: San Patrignano Events Office T. 0541 362111 - fax 0541 362411 www.csi-sanpatrignano.org events@sanpatrignano.org 29. - 31.07.2011 Morciano di Romagna Old town centre FU.turismo MO.rcianese Shows, initiatives, performances and an arts fair; an event inspired by Futurism, an Italian artistic avant-garde movement that revolutionized all the arts (painting, sculpture, theatre, poetry, literature, architecture, fashion, cuisine and furniture) from 1909 until the end of the Second World War.

Time: 9.00 pm Free entrance.

Info: Morciano di Romagna Town Hall T. 0541 861921 www.morciano.org 30.07.2011 Cattolica Piazzale del Porto The magical night of clams The tradition and spectacle of the fishing fleet, the longest sea-based fountain in the world and thousands of different ways to eat clams.

Time: 9.15 pm Free entrance.

Info: Cattolica IAT (Tourism Board) T. 0541 966697 www.cattolica.net realized by the Provincia di Rimini Assessorato al Turismo (Tourist Office of the Province of Rimini) tel. 0541.716371 - 380 www.riviera.rimini.it turismo@provincia.rimini.it

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