Events Calendar 2015
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Events Calendar 2015
ALTOPASCIO, CAMAIORE, CAPANNORI, LUCCA, MASSAROSA, MONTECARLO, PIETRASANTA, PORCARI, SERAVEZZA, VILLA BASILICA. THE AGRICULTURE, THE PRODUCTS AND THE TRADITIONS The 2015 Event Calendar has been realised and promoted by the Lucca Public Institutions in collaboration with the Association Strada del Vino e dell’Olio di Lucca, Montecarlo e Versilia. The goal, both for the activities and plans of communication, is to promote a product, such as the Event Calendar, where the most important promotional events of the typical food find their space, both locally and nationally. The Lucca area compasses a particular uniqueness of natural environments – the sea, the mountains, the valleys and the hills –and historical centres, live custodians of a thousand years old culture, which for centuries have supplied our rural society. An ancient agriculture that through the cultivation of the land, of the vine and the olive tree and the fishing practice has produced unique knowledge and flavours. The goal is to offer the tourist or the enthusiast that visits our lands, the opportunity to live and taste a “basket” of Lucca typical products, presented as tastings or for sale during the events listed on the Calendar. From the prestigeous doc Montecarlo wines of the Lucca hills, to the lightness of the Lucca extra vergin DOP olive oil, from the fragrant bread of the master bakers of Altopascio to the artisan high quality butchery production of Gombitelli, Valle del Serchio and the cheeses produced by the mountain cheese makers, to the refined fish dishes of Versilia with the thousand colours of the qualified fruit and flower productions. An invitation to stroll through the routes of the Wine and Olive Oil Road of Lucca, Montecarlo and Versilia during the course of the year, through a rich calendar of events, to learn about high quality products , appreciate the hospitality of our hotels, agriturismi, restaurants and historical villas, to visit art towns and historical hamlets, and enjoy the evening, on the Versilia coast, in the golden light of a magic sunset over the Tirreno sea, accompanied by the passionate lyrics of Giacomo Puccini. A lively present...rooted in a solid past. The Presidente of the Camera di Commercio di Lucca Giorgio Bartoli The President of the Province of Lucca Stefano Baccelli The President of the Associazione Strada del Vino e dell’Olio Lucca Montecarlo e Versilia Alessandro Adami FEBRUARY LUCCA SAN BIAGIO’S AGRICULTURAL MARKET AND EXHIBIT 3-4th It takes place during the last week-end of March and opens the Lucchese spring time which is dedicated to gardening and to all the plants that make this season unique. 150 exhibitors: nursery production of plants and vegetable garden plants, trees, bulbs, tools and garden furnishing, excellent food products. VerdeMura takes place in the atmosphere of the Renaissance city walls of Lucca between the bastion of San Martino, on the walkway of Porta Santa Maria until the San Frediano Platform. PIETRASANTA An animal farm and a farmer’s market in association with CIA and COLDIRETTI will be set in the square Piazza Leone Tommasi (ex Pesa) and simultaneously, in the square above this one, a food fair will take place to celebrate the different flavours coming from all over Italy. VERDEMURA 27-28-29th For information: Ufficio Turismo Comune di Lucca - 0583 445740 For information: Comune di Pietrasanta - 0039.0584 28465 MASSAROSA AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK FAIR 2-3th New appointment with the Agricultural and Animal Festival – Environment and Tourism. An event for the whole family about the world and traditions of the old times. Floriculture, food and wine, handicraft, animals and rodeos for two days dedicated to the discovery of our past and our traditions. Events, exhibitions and flavour workshops able to involve thousands of visitors. Gardening tools, local food and wine, pets, farm animals, seeds for floriculture. The programme is rich of events with conferences, tastings, meetings, exhibitions and open air shows. Per informazioni: Comune di Massarosa - 0584 979328 ALTOPASCIO CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL - CIOCCOTAU 28th February - 1th March Great display of artisan chocolate chefs coming from all over Italy, exhibitions and tastings. For information: Ufficio Turismo - 0039.0583 216280 APRIL ALTOPASCIO BLOOMING FRANCIGENA 4-5th Exhibition and sales of ornamental garden flowers and plants in the streets and squares of the town. The events of the calendar are promoted and organised by: For information: Ufficio Turismo Comune di Altopascio - 0583 216280 CAMAIORE EVENT CALENDAR 2015 THE VEGETABLE GARDEN PATH 11-12th The promotional activities of the calendar are possible thanks to the patronage and the support of: MARCH CAPANNORI SEE YOU IN 2016, WITH THE ROUTES OF THE WINE AND OLIVE OIL ROAD OF LUCCA, MONTECARLO AND VERSILIA, TO LEARN MORE AND MORE ABOUT A TERRITORY ABLE TO OFFER ENDLESS IDEAS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO THE LOVERS OF THE HISTORY AND TRADITIONS OF LUCCA, TO THE PEOPLE WHO APPRECIATE GOOD FOOD AND ALWAYS CHOOSE THE BEST HOSPITALITY. Follow us on Realizzazione: Claudio Mollo Consulting - www.claudiomollo.net - Stampa: Tipografia Tommasi - Guamo - LU XXVI EXHIBITION MARKET OF ANCIENT CAMELLIAS OF THE LUCCA AREA AND TOUR OF THE CAMELIAS IN VILLAS 14-15/21-22/28-29th THE WINE AND OLIVE OIL ROAD TERRITORY IN THE PROVINCE OF LUCCA The “Compito” is a small ancient hamlet nestled on the Lucca side of the Pisano Mount, a privileged place for the cultivation of camellias, so that both areas of Pieve and Sant’Andrea di Compito have been named “Camellias Hamlet”. The programme comprises: visit to the “Camelietum”, a place specifically created to gather a collection of the different species, from the most ancient ones to the most recent. Some of them are very rare, often on the path to extinction. The goal of the camelietum is to preserve each variety of flower camellia and to represent the ideal place to learn all about the cultivation of the species. The excursion on the “camellia path” through the hamlet, the visit to Mr. Guido Cattolica tea plantation, only one in Europe, the market exhibition of the artisans of art and ingenuity, an exhibition of cut flowers inside the ancient villas of people from Capannori and a series of collateral initiatives that will allow to capture and appreciate all the peculiar aspects of the territory. Thanks to the Tour of the Camellias in Villas, on board of connecting shuttles which will connect the different villas, it will be possible to visit also private villa gardens of Capannori that for the occasion will be opened to visitors. The twenty fifth Ancient Camellias Exhibition of Lucca will valorise as each year, the artistic and landscape heritage of the Capannori area and will juxtapose to the eyes of the many visitors, the territory, the villas and the events to such an elegant plant like the camellia which has become its symbol. www.camelielucchesia.it www.capannori-terraditoscana. org www.teaincapannori.it The 6th edition of the event will take place in the streets and in the squares of the historical centre “the vegetable garden path: celebration of vegetable gardens, seeds and herbs”. The squares, the streets and the private courtyards of the historical centre of Camaiore will become the set for author vegetable gardens, vegetable stands, plants, tools, fruit trees, flowers and food products of the Versilia and Lucca area ALTOPASCIO BREAD FESTIVAL 9-10th After the success of the past editions, the appointment is renewed, in the historical centre of Altopascio, site of the National Association of the City of Bread. History, culture and hospitality, ancient tradition which this land has been known for since ancient times, thanks to the Knights of Tau and the pilgrims of the Francigena Road. Tastings of products of the territory and other collateral initiatives. For information: Ufficio Turismo Comune di Altopascio - 0583 216280 For information: Ufficio Turismo Comune di Camaiore - 0584 986204 SERAVEZZA ENOLIA 18-19th The quality extra virgin olive oil will be the protagonist for two days in the rooms of the Palazzo Mediceo and In the historical centre of Seravezza. Tastings, typical products, music and animation for the whole family in the heart of the Historical Versilia. For information: Fondazione Terre Medicee Segreteria - 0584 756046 LUCCA PREVIEW OF THE WINES OF THE TUSCAN COAST 9-10th REAL COLLEGIO - The Tuscan Coast: art paths among viticulturists, chefs, flavours and images - In the heart of Lucca, in the wonderful palace of the ex-Real Collegio, a journey through tastings, flavours, debates, cooking shows, flavour workshops, local gastronomy, international guests, art exhibitions, all inspired to the high quality of the Tuscan Coast wines and in harmony with the cultural richness of the city of Lucca. Many the winegrowers from the Provinces of Massa Carrara, Lucca, Pisa, Livorno, Grosseto with over 400 wines to taste to charm enthusiasts from everywhere. For information: Tel. 0583 082210 - Phone 329 6740444 - [email protected] For information: Ufficio Marketing Territoriale - 0583 428588 Via Lucardese, 74 - 50025 MONTESPERTOLI (FI) Tel. 0571 606048 - Fax 0571 657613 www.stradevinoditoscana.it [email protected] HOW TO REACH US From Genova To reach Lucca, take highway A12 following directions for Livorno proceeding towards Pisa Nord, here proceed towards A11 firenze Mare and reach the exit for LUCCA EST. To reach the Versilia locations take instead the exit Versilia or Viareggio. From Parma To reach Lucca, take highway A15 Parma-La Spezia, reach the intersection with A12 in the direction of LivornoRosignano, then in Pisa Nord proceed in direction of Firenze until you reach the exit Lucca Est. To reach the Versilia locations take instead the exit Versilia or Viareggio. From Firenze and Firenze Airport Take Highway A11 and proceed until the exit Lucca Est. From Pisa Airport G. Galilei From Pisa you can take the regular road to Lucca or take highway A11 from Pisa Nord and proceed towards Firenze until exit Lucca Est. From the airport it is also possible to take ring road towards Autostrade and reach Pisa Centro on A12, continue to Pisa Nord and proceed towards Firenze, exit Lucca Est. Sedi Camera di Commercio di Lucca - Corte Campana 10 - 55100 LUCCA Palazzo Pellegrini-Carmignani - Via Roma - 55015 Montecarlo (LU) Tel. 338 2211779 [email protected] www.stradavinoeoliolucca.it - [email protected] ONCE YOU REACH LUCCA THESE ARE THE DISTANCES FROM THE CITY TO THE DIFFERENT MUNICIPALITIES: Altopascio 22 Km - Barga 36 Km - Camaiore 34 Km - Capannori 6,5 Km - Castelvecchio Pascoli 41 Km - Coreglia Antelminelli 38 Km - Massarosa 22 Km - Montecarlo 17 Km - Pietrasanta 38 Km - Porcari 11 Km - Seravezza 42 Km - Torre del lago Puccini 28 Km - Viareggio 30 Km - Villa Basilica 21 Km. MAY VINITALY 48° EDITION 22-25th Also this year the two D.O.C. Colline Lucchesi and Montecarlo wines will not miss the important appointment with the international wines. Many the productions of the province of Lucca for the public, that could be tasted in common areas, with the presence of the producers. The Strada del Vino will be present with its own institutional space, for direct contacts between operators and producers and info material at disposal to who is interested. CAPANNORI CAPANNORI Summer in Villa, part of the project “Green Net”, presents a series of events aiming to the valorisation and promotion of the historical homes of the territory of the municipality of Capannori. Thanks to the creation of a calendar of initiatives the homes will open their gates to everybody, allowing the visitors to learn about them and appreciate them as prestigious historical cultural heritage of the Capannori territory. The historical and monumental villas will become so, the set of cultural, tourism, sport, food events of high quality to attract not only the tourists but also the locals and the near municipalities. www.capannori-terraditoscana.org Flowers, plants and scents join art, the products of the land, quality handicraft, ancient craftmanship; in the wonderful gardens of eight historical villas of the Capannori area. An event to promote the historical, artistic and natural heritage, the agricolture and the handicraft of the area. Places involved: Villa Lazzareschi of Camigliano, Villa Mazzarosa of Segromigno in Monte, Villa Gambaro of Petrognano, Palazzo Bove of S. Gennaro, La Casa Gialla of S. Martino in Colle, Villa Pierotti-Bagneschi of Guamo and Villa Tani of Pieve S. Paolo. Each Villa will stage on their grounds the excellences of the territory. SUMMER IN VILLA May/September For information: Ufficio Marketing Territoriale - 0583 428588 VILLAS IN BLOOM - DREAMING CALIFORNIA 15-16-17th www.villeinfiore.it – www.villeinfiore.com - www.capannori-terraditoscana.org PIETRASANTA AUTHOR WINES - ITALIAN LANDS 17-18th After the great success of the 2013 first edition that saw the presence in Pietrasanta of over 70 great Italian wine producers and 1600 visitors among which 600 professional operators, from May 17th to the 18th the second edition will take place, even more prestigious and that aims to be the Italian display of the quality Italian viticulture. The event will involve numerous businesses dedicated to the sale of wine and food, everything in the suggestive location of the Cloister of San Agostino in Pietrasanta. For information: Comune di Pietrasanta - 0584 284656 MONTECARLO MONTECARLO SUMMER Week-ends of July 4-5/11-12/18-19/25-26th Week-ends of August 1-2/8-9/15-16/22-23th The festival includes a series of events both for the locals and for the visitors of Montecarlo; the rich programme offers theatre shows and open air cinema, concerts and musical entertainment, art exhibitions. All the shows will take place mainly in Piazza Carrara and for the occasion the central Via Roma will be closed to traffic, to better appreciate the beauty and the atmosphere of Montecarlo. In particular, in this occasion, Montecarlo Jazz & Wine festival proposes a series of events dedicated to great music and to the excellent Montecarlo wine. With the precious collaboration of Circolo Lucca Jazz, you are invited to discover the origins of jazz and its classic authors immersed in the historical centre of the village, accompanied by a tasting of DOC local wines, guided by expert sommeliers. For information: Comune di Montecarlo - 0583 229725 VILLA BASILICA CAPANNORI GLASSES UNDER THE STARS 9-10th Villa Lazzareschi, Camigliano and Wineries of the Capannori Municipality. An itinerary of tastings of the Capannori hills wines and local products through the wineries on board of shuttles with starting point the beautiful Villa Lazzareschi. Many of the Capannori wineries producers of great wines located in the areas of Matraia, Valgiano, Segromigno in Monte, Gragnano, Tofori, San Gennaro, Petrognano. Along the itinerary, besides enjoying a panoramic view, the visitors can stop and explore the local farms and agriturismo (farm stays). In the Villa, the FISAR sommelier will guide the participants through the discovery of the tastes and flavours of the territory. All this will be accompanied by the pleasures of the table, with many delicious foods. In the evening of August 10th, at sunset, in the garden of Villa Lazzareschi it will be possible to admire the sky thanks to the instrumentation and the experts at your disposal from the Astronomical and Environmental Observatory of Capannori. www.capannori-terraditoscana.org For information: Ufficio Marketing Territoriale - 0583 428588 THE TYPICAL PRODUCTS OF THE VALLERIANA COUNTRYSIDE AND THE MISTERIES OF THE LAST LOMBARDS 11th CAPANNORI INTERNATIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON TROPHY MUNICIPALITY OF CAPANNORI 18-19-20th Hot air balloons and champions coming from all over Europe will challenge each other in the traditional and famous Capannori Trophy. An event that is part of the national and international aerostatic programme. The protagonists of the festival will take shape from dawn to sunset when the weather conditions are perfect and able to guarantee a safe flight. For the first time in Capannori it will be possible to fly on board the wonderful air giants throughout the Trophy. Thanks to certified companies, everyone will be able to experience the magic of flying with hot air balloons purchasing tickets on-line. Emotions and solidarity; in these days on board the hot air balloon “Comune di Capannori” it will be possible to fly with special safety measures for disables, and take active part to the project “Capannori Flies Solidarity”. It’s important to remember that the hot air balloons are also eco-friendly because the gas that fuels them is one of the cleanest among fossil fuels. On Saturday, starting at 9:00 pm after sunset the atmosphere will turn magical: the hot air balloons will be inflated and as if they were giant light bulbs, they will light up with music, creating the highly anticipated Balloon Glow. The colours of each single hot air balloon, that during the day will animate the sky over Capannori, will shine at night creating a fascinating show, not to be missed. www.capannori-terraditoscana.org For information: Ufficio Marketing Territoriale - 0583 428588 Unique combination of the historical Lombard, and the renowned event that takes place in the Valleriana countryside, in the Villa Basilica Municipality, with exhibitions of typical chestnut wood products accompanied by a Medieval show. A tour throughout the whole village between artisan shops, where you can see real artisan craftmanship and you can stop at tasting areas represented by the “flavour path”, where you can taste the Lucca cuisine with typical dishes, combined with DOC wines from the Lucca Hills and Montecarlo. Also the Metato is open for tours, the country life museum, the old village club, the carpenter shop, the cellar and the little squares. NOVEMBER CAPANNORI SLOW BEANS AND OLIVE OIL 8-9th Boccella, San Gennaro – Artè - The market exhibition dedicated to the local, Tuscan and Italian legumes. When the evenings start to cool down after the hot summer and the Lucca area celebrates its richest and most exciting cultural time of the year. The third edition of this event, proposes also this year three days of celebrations at Palazzo Boccella in San Gennaro with the aim to appreciate the virtuous relationship between the country side and the city, the local production as protection and guarantee of the preservation of the territories biodiversity as a whole. There will be exhibitions and tastings of legumes coming from all over Italy to honour biodiversity, history and culture of the territories represented by the producers that have come with their products, conferences, flavours and knowledge; music, education and craftsmanship, to celebrate the different identities in the spirit of sharing. www.slowbeans.it www.facebook.com/slowbeans www.capannoriterraditoscana.org For information: Ufficio Marketing Territoriale - 0039.0583 428588 PIETRASANTA SAN MARTINO FAIR 7-8th In the beautiful setting of the historical centre of Pietrasanta once again the event with colours and flavours of the Italian food, with particular attention to the local products and the delicacies that distinguish Versilia. For information: Comune di Pietrasanta - 0584 284656 For information: Comune di Villa Basilica - 0572 461626/25 MONTECARLO VIAVINARIA/WINE ROAD 23-24th The Farms and Agricultural companies from Montecarlo will be opened to the public to accompany the visitor on a new and exciting tour, thanks to the family like hospitality of the owners and with the qualified presence of the wine makers and the sommelier of Fisar and Ais; in the cellars, the best setting for the Montecarlo wines, qualified exhibitors on local products will be present. The “wine bus” will guide the visitors through the farms of Montecarlo, on the roads through the vineyards and olive groves. The free shuttle bus will take directly to the entrance of the cellars; it will also be possible to visit in this occasion the historical Fortress of Cerruglio and the wonderful Rassicurati Theatre. SEPTEMBER LUCCA LUCCHESIAN SEPTEMBER 5th September - 4th October For information: Comune di Montecarlo - 0583 229725 A new appointment with the Agriculture and Territory Exhibition, dedicated to the promotion of the typical local products promoted by the Chamber of Commerce of Lucca and organised by the Strada del Vino e dell’Olio Lucca Montecarlo e Versilia, in the evocative setting of the porch of Palazzo Pretorio in San Michele square in Lucca. The exhibition is now over 30 years old, it is part of the historical events during the traditional “Settembre Lucchese”, and presents to the public the typical products of the Province: DOC and IGT wines from the Lucca Hills and Montecarlo, extra virgin olive oil, honey, spelt and chestnut flour from Garfagnana. A showcase to present and promote the territory and the Lucca products to the numerous tourists that crowd the city during the month of September. For information: Segreteria Strada Vino e Olio Lucca - 338 2211779 OCTOBER BARGA CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL AT PASCOLI’S HOUSE 4th Giovanni e Maria Pascoli arrived in Castelvecchio di Barga on October 15th 1895, to settle in the house that will become their home. A journey that began in Livorno, first by train to Lucca and then by carriage until the village of Castelvecchio, finally on foot along the path, that already at the time, connected the village with the parish church of San Nicolò on the Caprona hill. Beside the church, the main gate to the “chiusa” and at the end, beyond the fruit trees, the vineyards and the garden, the much desired house, where they would rebuild the family nest. It is important to remind of this event, because for Pascoli, the Castelvecchio house, besides representing all his beloved things, has been the place of great inspiration and poetic production. Casa Pascoli, today, is surely one of the most active cultural heritage centres of our country. In a letter sent on February 8th 1901 to his Lucchesian friend Alfredo Caselli he wrote: “...and the villa will be purchased. (...) but it will be the centre of happiness!”. A place where he could finally enjoy moments of happiness, joy and cheerfulness after experiencing so much suffering. This is why we would like to re-live this day as a people’s festival, because Pascoli, and all he has left to us, belongs to the history of our community and its higher values. And such a celebration cannot be so, unless our children are the main protagonists. We decided to dedicate it to the children because Giovanni and Maria Pascoli, have always regarded infancy with love and consideration. Giovanni Pascoli even dedicated some poems to young people: L’aquilone (The Kyte), Valentino. As well as many well-known popular traditions still surviving today dedicated to the children like: La Befana. Maria had the adjacent building to the house restored, and destined to be used as a kindergarten for the less fortunate children of the village. For all these reasons we decided to name this event “children’s festival”. There will be many games, but also music and poetry. As all festivals there will also be a food section dedicated to the flavours of the autumn and to the fine Lucchesian wines. A real day of celebrations For information: [email protected] - www.fondazionepascoli.it AUGUST The wine festival, that has been a traditional event for over 45 years during the month of September in Montecarlo, proposes a programme full of interesting initiatives promoting the typicality of our land: music and popular culture shows, cultural and paintings exhibitions, tastings of wines and local products. Another occasion to appreciate the history, the culture, the local traditions, the hospitality and the food of the Montecarlo land. In the garden of the Palazzo Mediceo, in the late afternoon in the months of July and August, each week, Fabrizio Diolaiuti hosts the “talk show” Medici Aperitif, tastes of Tuscany. Protagonist of each meeting will be a recipe, a product, a great chef and a restaurant, to speak about Tuscan products, ideas, culinary suggestions and more. For information: Fondazione Terre Medicee Segreteria - 0584 756046 For information: Comune di Montecarlo - 0583 229725 LUCCA For information: Ufficio Promozione C.C.I.A.A. Lucca - 0583 976686 - 976661 For information: Comune di Montecarlo - 0583 229725 MEDICI APERITIF July/August A festival that repeats itself after each wine harvest and oil pressing, in the moment in which the wine expresses its new perfumes and the newly pressed olives offer intense green which anticipates the future extra virgin oils. Appointment in the historical centre of Montecarlo where, among the new wine and oil, it will be possible to taste the typical products of the season like the chestnut pancakes “necci”, bruschetta and roasted chestnuts. An event promoted by the Chamber of Commerce of Lucca, addressed to the culture and the agricultural and food productions of the entire Province. Numerous the appointments that will cover the entire duration of the event. On the calendar, meetings and debates over food and wine and tourism promotion. MONTECARLO WINE FESTIVAL From August 27th to September 8th SERAVEZZA AUTUMN FLAVOURS - NEW WINE AND NEW OLIVE OIL FESTIVAL 7-8/14-15th DESCO 14-15/21-22/28-29th 5-6-7-8th Dicember MONTECARLO JULY MONTECARLO LUCCA MURABILIA 4-5-6th It is one of the most important Italian events dedicated to flowers, plants and gardening taking place every year during the first week-end of September in the suggestive setting of the urban walls of Lucca (Bastions of San Regolo and La Libertà) in the Botanical Garden and in the underground passages of the walls. About 250 specialized Italian and international nursery exhibitors will be present, offering all that revolves around the plant world with particular or newly introduced plants, ancient and new cultivations. Meeting point for enthusiasts and professionals of the sector it offers the visitors an interesting cultural, botanical and horticultural programme with themed exhibitions, conferences, editorial news and workshops open to everybody For information: Ufficio Turismo Comune di Lucca - 0583 445740 CAMAIORE PIC - 8TH EDITION 10-11th Exhibitions, meetings, art shows, tastings and many other collateral events to celebrate chilli peppers; an event that started in 2008 that has been able to become one of the main events of the Camaiore autumn. Numerous stands in the historical centre will exhibit a big range of different types of chilli peppers coming from all over the world, offering information, tastings, curiosities and cultural aspects. Around the exhibitions there will be themed expositions and local cuisine enriched by the many varieties of chilli pepper, proposed by the pizzerias and restaurants of Camaiore. Talk show in the square with shows and entertainment where there will be more information and focus moments dedicated to the spicy fruit. For information: Ufficio Turismo Comune di Camaiore - 0584 986204