October 2009 - Calendar of major events in Italy

Through November, Scolacium, one of the most important archeological sites of Southern Italy , hosts the Land Art of Dennis Oppenheim. The American artist 92s 93SplashBuilding 94 installations make up 93Intersezioni 94 that for the first time takes place in 2 locations including the Museo MARCA in Catanzaro . After a careful inspection of the archeological park, Oppenheim created large, visionary works that develop a new perception of the physical and psychological space, in an environment that spans between science and science fiction.

2892 IL NUOVO DOPO LA MACCHIA TOP

16/06/ 2009 - 18/01/ 2010

http://www.macchiaioli-montecatini.com

This interesting exhibit displays works by the founders of the Naturalism movement in Tuscany , famous in the middle of the XX century. Born to transcend the impositions set by the Macchiaioli, the movement brought together Tuscan artists who adopted a new approach in the exploration and analysis of nature, sunlight and the environment of contemporary society.

2891 IN-FINITUM TOP

06/06/ 2009 - 15/11/ 2009

http://www.museiciviciveneziani.it

In-Finitum presents works by several artists, who, during their career, questioned the theme of infinity interpreting it according to concepts and representations typical of their different cultures. On display arts, science and philosophy showed as a spiritual journey on the quest for knowledge of infinity - the ultimate container of everything - as well as its opposite, absolute vacuum. From Canova to Cezanne, to Mir F2 and Miyajima, Picasso and Burri, the exhibition presents the works of many artists from all periods and continents

2879 FUTURISMO - ASTRAZIONI TOP

04/ 9/ 2009 - 13/12/ 2009

http://www.museiciviciveneziani.it

Correr Museum hosts an exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Futurism. The movement's artistic message still carries today the same power of originality and innovation of the first Italian avant-guard movement founded by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti in 19 2009

2878 DIVUS VESPASIANUS - BIMILLENARY OF THE FLAVIAN DYNASTY TOP

26/03/ 2009 - 10/01/ 2010

http://www.pierreci.it

A rich program of important cultural events is scheduled to celebrate the 00th anniversary of Emperor Vespasian's birth - an important date for Rome and its history. The exhibition recounts the deeds of the Flaviandynasty with Vespasian, first-born Tito and the younger Domitian, starting from the Colosseum and on to the archeological areas of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. The exhibit highlights Vespasian's abilities as a military strategist, a politician and innovative thinker that helped the city in the process of radically changing its architectonical face.

2873 SUPER - NEOBAROQUE ITINERARIES AMONG ART AND DESIGN TOP

01/05/ 2009 - 31/12/ 2009

http://www.teatrokoreja.it

A series of exhibitions and performances are scheduled that offer to the public undiscovered cultural itineraries in the Salento, from its baroque architectural treasures, to its vision of contemporary art and design.

2827 FROM REMBRANDT TO GAUGUIN TO PICASSO TOP

10/10/ 2009 - 14/03/ 2010

http://www.lineadombra.it

Castel Sismondo in Rimini offers a unique opportunity to observe sixty-five masterpieces of European painting from the sixteenth to the twentieth century, from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston which is currently being restored. The exhibition will be divided into six significant sections: The religious sentiment, the nobility of the portrait, the intimacy of the portrait, Still Life, Interior. The exhibition is an extraordinary journey between the artists and the culture of their era.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS TOP

2937 TORINO FILM FESTIVAL TOP

13/11/ 2009 - 21/11/ 2009

http://www.torinofilmfest.org

The world renowned international metropolitan Festival showcases feature films, documentaries, shorts and a space dedicated to artists from Piedmont . The schedule includes different events such as 93Festa Mobile 94, 93Onde 94, 93Figli e amanti 94 and additional sections that offers viewers the opportunity to enjoy the year 92s most wonderful movies. Torino Film Lab is part of the Torino Film Festival.

2895 VERDI FESTIVAL TOP

01/10/ 2009 - 28/10/ 2009

http://www.teatroregioparma.org

As tradition dictates, Parma celebrates Maestro Verdi's birthday with a rich calendar of cultural and music events. The days vibrate with music, opera, conferences and readings from the masterpieces of literature, which inspired the opera libretti, exhibitions and art installations all take place in the city and its splendid surroundings known as The Land of Verdi.

2869 TORINO DANZA FESTIVAL TOP

11/ 2009/ 2009 - 04/12/ 2009

http://www.torinodanzafestival.it

TorinoDanza Festival offers a wide array of performances in the universe of contemporary dance. The festival focuses on the promotion and development of projects shared with other European institutions with a program rich in creative and international artists from all over the world.

2860 BI ENNALE INTERNAZIONALE DELL'UMORISMO NELL'ARTE TOP

11/07/ 2009 - 25/10/ 2009

http://www.biennaleumorismo.org

"I bambini ci guardano - The children watch us" is the title of the 2009 edition. The artistry behind comics is games and play pure and simple. From Mr. Bonaventura and Bib EC et Bib F2, through Charly Brown all the way to the Simpsons, a concentrate of irony, cruelty, urban everyday life. With 52 countries in attendance, the Biennale offers an array of artistic expressions of humour, satire and caricature from all over the world.

2840 BIENNALE ARTE TOP

07/06/ 2009 - 22/11/ 2009

http://www.labiennale.org

The 53rd International Art Exhibition is entitled "Making Worlds" and will see the renovation of the exhibition space by opening a new bridge linking the city to the Arsenal. The former Italian Pavilion in the Arsenal will become the new "Hall of Italy ", while the Italian Pavilion in the Gardens will be transformed into the "Palazzo delle Esposizioni" of the Biennial.

PROMOTIONAL INITIATIVES TOP

2883 MILANOCARD TOP

http://www.milanocard.it

MilanoCard is the first tourist card of the city of Milan that guides travelers in a journey of discovery by offering free public transportation and discounts at museums, monuments, restaurants, spas, shops, bike rental, car rental, Malpensa Express, tours. The card extends beyond city boundaries to Lake Como and Genoa . Available online at www.milanocard.it and in 50 outlets in Milan , the card costs 80 10 and is valid for 72 hours.

2799 CAMPANIA ART CARD TOP

http://www.campaniaartecard.it

A rechargeable card to travel through the extraordinary cultural heritage of Campania . Eleven different routes from the museums to castles to choose from on the basis of time available to visit. Each path can be enriched with the addition of "plus", events and initiatives, at a special price. The card allows the use of public transport services by type of route chosen, and special discounts at affiliated hotels. Information to the toll free number 800600601 (mobile: 06/39967650).

2726 TORINO + PIEMONTE CARD TOP

http://www.turismotorino.org

This versatile card is available in different versions for every need. The card grants access to over 160 cultural sites, offers the free use of surface public transportation and tourist transportation in Turin as well as the free climb by elevator to the Mole Antonelliana and the use of the cog railway Sassi-Superga. In addition, the card offers rental car discounts. Additional information is available at www.turismotorino.org

2725 PADOVA CARD TOP

http://www.padovacard.it

The Padova Card is a useful tool to navigate freely within the city of Padova and its province. The card grants free entrance to historic sites, including municipal museums. Furthermore, the card offers discounted fares on the Riviera del Brenta boats. Starting in 2009, the Asiago Card is delivered for free with the Padova Card. The Asiago Card grants discounted fares for services and stays in the city of Asiago , famous for its thermal baths.

NATURE AND AMBIENT TOP

2877 TRUFFLE AND CHESTNUT ROUTE TOP

http://www.tartufoecastagna.it

In the Turano Valley , in the province of Rieti , there lies the truffle and chestnut route: a 40 km itinerary through woods, hamlets and castles. This is a fabulous opportunity to discover the fascinating territory of Alta Sabina by biking, horseback riding, canoeing, trekking, guided tours and eco-days, and mainly on the hunt for porcini mushrooms and black and white truffles.

2596 PARCHI CARD 2009 TOP

01/01/ 2009 - 31/12/ 2009

http://www.parks.it

The Parchi Card, (which will be available in Italy in February) is a card that has been created with the aim of developing social tourism in at least 22 National Parks distributed across 18 Italian regions. The card will allow visitors access to protected areas at controlled prices and will include discounts through hotels, restaurants and other services that are linked to the initiative.

NATURE AND CULTURE TOP

2897 DANTE'S INFERNO IN THE CAVES IN PERTOSA TOP

01/06/ 2009 - 31/12/ 2009

http://www.tappetovolante.org/musical

Grotte dell'Angelo in the Cilento National Park are a natural and most charming stage for Dante's Inferno, repeated through 11. Every weekend Dante leads the audience through tunnels in the mountain, going from cave to cave, to meet Paolo and Francesca, Ulysses, Minos, Count Ugolino, and many others. This is an extraordinary show, with unpublished music and new installations that stretches for a kilometer through the Grottedi Pertosa and Dante's imaginary world.

NEW MUSEAL SPACES TOP

2885 PUNTA DELLA DOGANA TOP

http://www.palazzograssi.it

The magnificent area of Punta della Dogana is open to the public. Overlooking the lagoon, this dependence of Palazzo Grassi for contemporary art and former industrial building from the XVII century is rich in history and set in a magical place that has been masterfully restored and maintains its historic integrity. Punta Dogana, together with Palazzo Grassi, is a large new museum that enhances Venice cultural offer with the creation of the most incredible "Art Mile" along the Grand Canal .

2818 CA' FOSCARI TOUR. THE UNIVERSITY OPENS THE PALACE TOP

http://www.unive.it/visita

The University of Venice , located in the historic palazzo Ca 'Foscari, opens to the public for the first time. The magnificent building in Venetian Gothic style, which overlooks the Grand Canal , revealing its gardens, the beautiful Aula Magna, the frescoes of Sironi and De Luigi, its windows up on the latest discoveries unearthed during a recent restoration. Guided tours in Italian and English will allow a new path between art and history of a city jewel that continues to give surprises.

2607 MAO- MUSEUM OF ORIENTAL ART TOP

http://www.arteorientaletorin.it

This new exhibition space in Turin has been dedicated to Oriental art. It is held in Palazzo Mazzonis in the heart of the "Roman city" that has been made available by the city council. The MAO will contain a collection of 1500 works and will be a part of the Fondazione Torino Musei together with the Galleria d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, the Museo d'Arte Antica and the Borgo Medievale.

2606 MUS'A PINACOTECA AL CANOPOLENO TOP

http://www.pinacotecamusa.it

Inaugurated in December 19 in Sassari , the new exhibition space MUS'A, presenting paintings by theme, arranged them in chronological order and capable of documenting the production of Italian and European painters from the Middle Ages until the mid-twentieth century . Completed the restoration of the seventeenth century, built by Archbishop Antonio Canopoli Oristano, the Art Gallery will host at the opening of two exhibitions: the first devoted to the History of Canopoleno, the other at the painting of the eighteenth and Seicentro collection Sanna. 2009 will be a year full of exhibitions, from the one with photos of a house Garibali Caprera, saved at the prestigious St. George of Bonnannaro, the painting of the early twentieth sarda but also concerts and guided tours.