The 3rd edition of Un amico per sempre, the photographic exhibition/competition on pets, their owners and their lovers, will be from 12 Mar to 10 Apr, 2016.
Moments of daily life showing the indissoluble relation between man and pet will be captured by participants. The exhibition also aims at sensitizing everyone on the crime of pet abuse, mistreatment and neglect. Participants are encouraged to portray love and empathy between man and animals.
How to join:
Pictures will have to be submitted starting from 10 Feb 2016, until 8 Mar 2016, choosing from two formats:
1. Three digital pics (minimum pixels 1600×1200), colour or b/w, to be sent to prospoleto@gmail.com. By opting for the digital pics, you will need to pay € 15,00 and attach the payment receipt to the e-mail message (please check payment instructions below).
2. Or else three printed pictures (20×30 cm) colour or b/w, to be sent via snail mail to ProLoco “A. Busetti”, via Minervio 2 – 06049 Spoleto (PG). By opting to send printed pics, the fee is € 10,00 and you will need to include the receipt in the sent, closed envelope along with the pics (please check payment instructions below).
The Jury will be formed by three professional photographers, whose verdict will be at their unquestionable discretion, yet a further winner will be proclaimed by the exhibition visitors. Winners will receive communication from the organizers.
Beauty, tenderness and also originality of the pictures will be awarded.
All proceeds will go to charity, including the Spoleto City Kennel.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
– Bank transfer, IBAN: IT 24 K 05704 21800 000000021408, made out to Associazione Pro Loco di Spoleto, Bank: Banca Popolare di Spoleto – Sede centrale, specifying “iscrizione concorso “Un amico per sempre” anno 2016;
– In cash, at the Pro Loco Spoleto in Via Minervio 2, or sending banknotes inside the envelope with pictures (please understand that this is at your own risk);
– Postal order made out to Associazione Pro Loco di Spoleto. Please specify: iscrizione concorso “Un amico per sempre” anno 2016.
Contact:
Pro Loco di Spoleto
Facebook: Mostra Concorso Fotografica UN AMICO PER SEMPRE
E-mail: prospoleto@gmail.com
Ph: 331 8855493
Spoleto Running Festival, the sport event scheduled for the 10-12 June weekend, includes a number of running races, both in town and in the nature around it. It is an occasion for the sport enthusiast and for those who appreciate healthy living and well-being, that has already raised great interest among social networks.
Many VIPs from the world of sports, press, culture and show business have joined the roster, to share their passion for this sport.
For further information visit www.spoletorunningfestival.it
September 2-4, 2016, marks the return of La Spoleto-Norcia in MTB, the cycling event dedicated to the former railroad Spoleto-Norcia, that features exhibitions, music, food, walks and much more.
Further info: www.laspoletonorciainmtb.it or Facebook La SpoletoNorcia in MTB
Friday April 14
h 16.30
Presentation of the Easter program with the inaugural lecture of Prof. Adriano Maggiani, former professor at Ca ‘Foscari University of Venice:
Gentes antiquissimae Italiae: a comparison between Umbrian and Etruscans
Free admission
Cocktail reception
Saturday April 15
h.16.30
Touch-Sight-Smell-Hearing
Guided tour to the newly established educational and tactile section dedicated to Spoleto and Valnerina
curated by Maria Angela Turchetti, Museum director
h. 17.30
Hearing
ACCORDEON SOLO
concert by Luciano Biondini
h. 18.00
Taste-Smell
Tasting of local products linked to the Umbrian Easter tradition at the Roman Theater Garden.
h. 18.00-22.00
Tasting at the Roman Theatre – From Dusk to the First Stars
432 hertz Musical selection by VICEVERSA acustic live performance
Excellence tasting by Ristorante Apollinare
Sunday April 16
h. 11.30 and h. 16.30
Touch-Sight-Smell-Hearing
Guided tour to the newly established educational and tactile section dedicated to Spoleto and Valnerina
curated by the Museum staff
h. 17.30
Hearing
THE LIGHTNESS OF GENIUS
dialogue with musical accompaniment
Created and directed by Stefano Alleva
h. 18.00
Taste-Smell
Tasting of local products linked to the Umbrian Easter tradition at the Roman Theater Garden.
h. 18.00-22.00
Tasting at the Roman Theatre – From Dusk to the First Stars
432 hertz Musical selection by VICEVERSA acustic live performance
Excellence tasting by Ristorante Apollinare
Monday April 17
h. 11.30 and h. 16.30
Touch-Sight-Smell-Hearing
Guided tour to the newly established educational and tactile section dedicated to Spoleto and Valnerina
curated by the Museum staff
h. 12.00
Taste-Smell
Aperitif with local products linked to the Umbrian Easter tradition at the Roman Theater Garden.
h. 18.00-22.00
Tasting at the Roman Theatre – From Dusk to the First Stars
432 hertz Musical selection by VICEVERSA acustic live performance
Excellence tasting by Ristorante Apollinare
Entrance fee: € 4.00 – Reduced € 2.00
Tasting: free drinks, buffet for a fee
Organization: Museums of Umbria in collaboration with Italian Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired of Perugia
EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS 2017
Spoleto, At table with King Rotari
Saturday 23 September 2017
@ Rocca Albornoziana and National Museum of the Duchy
h. 11.30 – The art of touching by hand – tactile visit (*)
A tactile guided tour to the exhibition Trame Longobarde tra architettura e tessuti (Longobard wefts between architecture and fabrics) that will become a fun game for the sighted and the blind. The participants will be blindfolded and led in front of the mannequins, which can be explored through touch. Afterwards, the sighted will be asked to draw the dress touched on a sheet, while the blind will be asked to describe what they touched.
Aimed at sighted and blind people.
h. 15.30 – (S)Balzo nel tempo – educational workshop (*)
A workshop to learn about the secrets of the embossing technique! It will be preceded by a visit to the precious jewelry kept in the National Museum of the Duchy.
From 6 years old and upwards.
h. 17.30 – Play with the Longobards – educational workshop (*)
An exciting game in giant format to discover history, culture and curiosities of the Longobard world.
From 8 years old and upwards
h. 17.30 – Sala Eugenio IV – Convivium pars prima
At table with King Rotari. Barbaric flavours and oriental contaminations at the origins of Italian cuisine
Some reflections on the contributions of Germanic and eastern cultures to the formation of an’ Italian way’ to Mediterranean cuisine in the context of the Longobard acculturation (phase of migration and settlement in Italy).
Greetings
Camilla Laureti, Councillor for Tourism and Culture of the City of Spoleto
Paola Mercurelli Salari, Director of the National Museum of the Duchy of Spoleto
Interventions
Angela Maria Ferroni, official of the General Secretariat of MiBACT (Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism)
Donatella Scortecci, professor of Christian and Medieval Archaeology at the University of Perugia
Paolo Braconi, professor of food history at the University of Perugia – President Archeofood
Marino Marini, Chef, Archeo-chef and lecturer in Culinary Techniques and History of Cuisine at the University of Flavours – Vice President Archeofood
h. 19.30 – Cortile d’Onore
Appetizer
Guided visit to the National Museum of the Duchy and exhibition Trame Longobarde tra architettura e tessuti (Longobard wefts between architecture and fabrics)
h. 20.30 – Sala Antonini – Convivium pars altera
At table with King Rotari. Barbaric flavours and oriental contaminations at the origins of Italian cuisine
Theme buffet dinner curated by students and teachers of Spoleto hotel and restaurant management school, with comments by Archeofood.
Price (appetizer + dinner): up to 14 years € 10,00 – adults € 20,00
Admission to the Rocca is free.
Booking is recommended by September 22nd: 0039 0743 224952 (11.00-13.00 / 15.00-17.00) or by e-mail to spoleto@sistemamuseo.it.
Sunday 24 September 2017
@ Terminal Le Mattonelle, via Enrico Mattei
h. 9.30 – Bike tour in the Longobard Duchy of Spoleto
A guided bike tour within everyone’s reach, where historical and artistic beauties are combined with an unforgettable landscape and nature. We leave from Spoleto and, through the Valle Umbra cycle path, we arrive at Campello sul Clitunno.
h. 9.45 – departure from Terminal Le Mattonelle (via E. Mattei, loc. Pontebari – Spoleto); Pontebari
h. 10.30 – detour with stop at San Giacomo and guided tour of the frescoes by Giovanni di Pietro, known as “Lo Spagna”;
h. 11.45 – guided tour of the UNESCO site of Campello sul Clitunno, the Temple of Clitunno.
You can also reach the group directly by car and take the two guided tours.
A/R 22 km flat route. Difficulty: easy. Road: paved.
If you don’t have a bike, you can rent it for a fee at the Terminal Le Mattonelle.
Information and reservations: cell phone. 338,7613662 or by email to unesco.spoleto@comunespoleto.gov.it
@ Rocca Albornoz
h. 11.30 – Guided tours to the chemins de ronde of the fortress (*)
Groups of up to 10 people will be formed
Aimed at adults and families
@ Rocca Albornoz – National Museum of the Duchy – Historic centre
h. 15.30 – Longobard Treasure Hunt (*)
A fun treasure hunt through the streets of the old town! Form your team and solve the riddles using your smartphones! Who will win the final prize?!
From 6 years old and upwards
@ Basilica di San Salvatore
h. 15.00-17 .00 – Special opening of the Basilica’s main door
The Basilica is closed since January 2017 due to the earthquake; exceptionally, its main door will be opened so that it will be possible to admire the central nave (only from the outside).
All activities are free except the dinner.
Events indicated with (*) are guaranteed upon reservation: please call 0743.224952 from h. 11.00 to h. 13.00 and from h. 15.00 to h. 17.00 or e-mail spoleto@sistemamuseo.it.
Admission ticket to the Rocca Albornoz in accordance with the discounts defined by MiBACT.
Info: Telephone 0743 2186 28/20 or by e-mail to unesco.spoleto@comunespoleto.gov.it
A CHAMPION’s HEART
Spoleto Soccer Stadium, 28 October at 15.30
Actors’ National Team vs Earthquaked Areas’ Selection
A charity match to support the reconstruction.
Some ninety famous actors volunteer themselves on the occasion of days dedicated to sport and solidarity, trying to give their contribution to noble causes and campaigns.
The Earthquaked Areas’ Selection features players trained by Amatrice mayor Pirozzi, a professional coach in his own right.
Revenues from the match will be used to support facing the emergencies in the seism-struck areas.
A charity dinner in favour of AVIS will follow, featuring the actors who played for the match.
Match ticket € 8,00
Dinner € 35,00
Dinner and match € 40,00
Pre-sale: Bar Catarinelli, piazza Garibaldi.
The Municipality of Spoleto, in collaboration with Consorzio Francesco’s Ways, join the event VIVI LA VIA, which will take place along the Via di Francesco / St. Francis Way on 25, 26 and 27 May.
The event aims at giving value to the culture of walking and pilgrimage, with due regard for those who choose to embark on the journey, in harmony with the environment and the territory, and thanks to the active involvement of associations and local communities who live along the way.
Sunday, May 27, in Spoleto, you can participate in 3 different types of routes, to be faced on foot (in collaboration with the CAI Spoleto), by mountain bike (in collaboration with MTB Club) and horseback (in collaboration with Natura a Cavallo, Horse Centre Somma and Spoleto Country Club).
The event will be a special opportunity to discover the St. Francis Way and the places linked to the Saint in the stretch of the route on Spoleto’s territory, but will also offer musical and gastronomic events.
Participation is free of charge upon reservation.
Walking Itinerary
We will follow with possible variations the CAI ring path n. 1 that, starting from the Basilica of San Pietro and passing by the Church of San Giuliano, reaches Monteluco along the west side of the mountain. Return to Spoleto along the so-called “corta” (shortcut).
Altitude difference: about 500 m.
Mountain bike Itinerary
We will start from the Basilica of San Pietro and, after the Church of San Giuliano, we will reach the path for the Sasso Forato and we will reach Monteluco after passing through the hamlet of Le Aie. Return to Spoleto through Hotel del Matto, Valcieca and Giro dei Condotti.
Altitude difference: about 600 m.
Itinerary on horseback
From the SS Flaminia, South of Spoleto, we will take the Strada dei Patricani, CAI path n. 6, pass through the hamlet of I Camini and then reach Monteluco. Return to Spoleto along the “corta” (shortcut).
Altitude difference: about 500 m.
PROGRAMME
8.30 Gathering of participants at Piazzale Roma (Spoleto SUD exit)
9.00 Departure for Monteluco
12.00 Arrival in Monteluco
Medieval music with the Aegletes
13.00 Snack* or Lunch**
Possibility of guided tours of the Convent of St Francis accompanied by the friars
16.00 Departure for Spoleto
Snack: cured meat and cheese or sandwiches by Piero Quaglietti ‘s Chioschetto (variable price)
Lunch: full meal by Ferretti and Paradiso restaurants (€ 15, limited places, upon reservation).
FREE EVENT
Booking required before 18.00 on Saturday 26 May
We recommend technical clothing and a minimum of athletic preparation.
For info and reservations:
Itineraries on foot and in mtb
IAT SPOLETO
Tel 0743 218620
info@iat.spoleto.pg.it
Itinerary on horseback
NATURA A CAVALLO
Sergio Parmegiani Palmieri
Tel 335 6041439
After last year’s success, DEGUSTO festival returns on 2nd and 3rd June 2018: a two-day event dedicated to wine and food enthusiasts, focused on local produce and wine: tastings, cooking shows, artisanal ice cream workshops etc.
But also food design, workshops for children, DJs and live music.
All in the splendid setting of the San Nicolò Monumental Complex.
Further info and programme: www.degustospoleto.it
Sunday 3 June 2018, Sistema Museo, in collaboration with the Museo Nazionale del Ducato di Spoleto and Associazione culturale P.A.M., presents Corteous Dancing – Workshop of Renaissance Dance led by Enrica Sabatini.
The experience starts at the Rocca Albornoz at 15.30 with Stories of Love and Weapons, a special guided visit at the Camera Pinta.
A workshop of Renaissance dance will follow at ore 16.00, led by dancer and musician Enrica Sabatini, to experience ancient coreographies narrated in important Renaissance treatises, a dive into the past to understand the present.
The event is addressed to all, adults and families including children aged > 9 yo.
Participation is subject to reservation, deadline is Sunday 3 June at 13.00.
GUIDED VISIT – Stories of Love and Weapons – h 15.30
30 minutes ca
Admission fee: € 3,00, free for the Young under the age of 14 and for Spoleto Card holders.
Workshop of Renaissance Dance – Corteous Dancing – h 16.00
1 hour ca
Admission fee: € 8,00; € 6,00 for Spoleto Card holders and kids aged 9 to 16, free for younger children till the age of 8.
Information and reservations:
Sistema Museo
Tel. 0743/224952
spoleto@sistemamuseo.it
Spoleto Card | www.spoletocard.it
Following last year’s success, with almost 2000 participants, central Italy’s largest cycling event La SpoletoNorcia… in MTB will return on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd 2018.
Bikers will have the possibility to choose among 4 different itineraries, according to their technical and athletic skills: the FAMILY route (the shortest, 14 km for 250 m of difference in height), within reach of all; the CLASSIC route, with three possibilities: Easy Route (40 km for 1,000 m of difference in height), Medium Route (45 km by 1.300 m of difference in height), Hard Route (50 km for 1,500 m of difference in height); the RANDONNEE (200 km for 3,500 mt of difference in height), open to FCI members or members of the Italian Consulta, competitive event without classification with road bikes, and the EXTREME (45 km with 2,000 m of difference in height), open only to FCI members or other members of the Italian Consulta.
Information and registration: www.laspoletonorciainmtb.it
1-25 November 2018
OPEN FRANTOI in Spoleto
Tastings, visits to oil mills, themed conferences, walks, animations
www.frantoiaperti.net
SAPOR D’OLIO
Piazza del Mercato, Via Saffi, Ex Monte di Pietà | November 1-4
24th Wild Mushrooms and Herbs Market Exhibition
Exhibition of wild edible herbs, exhibition of mycology, tasting of bruschetta, roast chestnuts of Valdarena and mulled wine, themed conferences, games and activities for children, impromptu painting.
Curated by the Pro Loco of Spoleto
From Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 November
Via A. Saffi – Gazebo Pro Loco | 11-18 h
Bruschette with new olive oil
Thursday 1 November
Brunch and music among the olive trees in special places in Umbria
Location Eggi – Courtyard of the Church of San Michele Arcangelo
Jazz and Blues music with Mad Groove
Cost € 20 for info www.frantoiaperti.net tel +393426215432
Saturday 3 November
“Il Poggiolo” Monini olive oil mill
Visit to the Oil Mill and Oil Tasting
Shuttle service from Piazza Libertà at 11.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.
Sunday 4t November
2nd Walk Between Olive Groves
from Eggi to Poreta
Reservations: IAT Spoleto – 0743 218620 – info@iat.spoleto.pg.it
Via A. Saffi – Gazebo Pro Loco, 11.00 a.m.
Guided olive oil tasting with expert Gianluca Vinti
Reservations: IAT Spoleto Office 0743 218620 – info@iat.spoleto.pg.it
Friday 23 November
Palazzo Mauri – Caffè Letterario (Municipal Library), 5 p.m.
Panunto and magnamacco in the village of Cuccagna
Novels about oil and olive trees. Followed by bread and oil for children
Saturday 24 November
Palazzo Mauri – Literary Café (Municipal Library), 11.00 a.m.
Food is your child’s best friend
Food education and tastings in collaboration with Consorzio ABN
Sunday 25th November
Casa Romana, 3.30 p.m.
Cibus, veste, ludi: customs and traditions in Roman times
Activities for children from 4 to 14 years and their parents
Organized by the Municipality of Spoleto
For further information call 0743 218620
info@iat.spoleto.pg.it
1-25 November 2018
OPEN FRANTOI in Spoleto
Tastings, visits to oil mills, themed conferences, walks, animations
www.frantoiaperti.net
SAPOR D’OLIO
Piazza del Mercato, Via Saffi, Ex Monte di Pietà | November 1-4
24th Wild Mushrooms and Herbs Market Exhibition
Exhibition of wild edible herbs, exhibition of mycology, tasting of bruschetta, roast chestnuts of Valdarena and mulled wine, themed conferences, games and activities for children, impromptu painting.
Curated by the Pro Loco of Spoleto
From Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 November
Via A. Saffi – Gazebo Pro Loco | 11-18 h
Bruschette with new olive oil
Thursday 1 November
Brunch and music among the olive trees in special places in Umbria
Location Eggi – Courtyard of the Church of San Michele Arcangelo
Jazz and Blues music with Mad Groove
Cost € 20 for info www.frantoiaperti.net tel +393426215432
Saturday 3 November
“Il Poggiolo” Monini olive oil mill
Visit to the Oil Mill and Oil Tasting
Shuttle service from Piazza Libertà at 11.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.
Sunday 4t November
2nd Walk Between Olive Groves
from Eggi to Poreta
Reservations: IAT Spoleto – 0743 218620 – info@iat.spoleto.pg.it
Via A. Saffi – Gazebo Pro Loco, 11.00 a.m.
Guided olive oil tasting with expert Gianluca Vinti
Reservations: IAT Spoleto Office 0743 218620 – info@iat.spoleto.pg.it
Friday 23 November
Palazzo Mauri – Caffè Letterario (Municipal Library), 5 p.m.
Panunto and magnamacco in the village of Cuccagna
Novels about oil and olive trees. Followed by bread and oil for children
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 November
Sostruzioni Sillane – Vicolo Leoncilli (from Via Saffi), 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
#CHIAVEUMBRA – Contemporary Art Installation by artist Benedetta Galli.
Saturday 24 November
Palazzo Mauri – Literary Café (Municipal Library), 11.00 a.m.
Food is your child’s best friend
Food education and tastings in collaboration with Consorzio ABN
Sunday 25th November
Casa Romana, 3.30 p.m.
Cibus, veste, ludi: customs and traditions in Roman times
Activities for children from 4 to 14 years and their parents
Organized by the Municipality of Spoleto
For further information call 0743 218620
info@iat.spoleto.pg.it
La SpoletoNorcia… in mtb, the largest cycling event in central Italy, which attracts every year thousands of experienced cyclists and non-experts, families and lovers of nature and slow tourism, will be back from August 30 to September 1, 2019.
There will be 5 routes available to participants, to be chosen according to your technical skills:
FAMILY 14 Km, 250 mt+ dsl
CLASSIC 38 Km, 900 mt+ dsl
HARD 60’s 62 Km, 1.390 mt+ dsl
HARD 80’s 78 Km, 1.850 mt+ dsl
RANDONNÈE 200 Km, 3.000 mt+ dsl
Info and inscriptions: www.laspoletonorciainmtb.it