| | Newsletter 3/ 13 SEPTEMBER 2009 | |
| Highligths | | FROM 3 TO 24 SEPTEMBER 2009
MITO INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Third edition of this International music festival, with more than 200 events in Turin and Milan. A packed programme of concert dates featuring some of the world’s best orchestras, top jazz and contemporary composers and musicians, open-air performances, night-time concerts, musical marathons, new wave pop and rock concerts, talks, conferences and performances for children, with over half of the events free of charge and the other half with tickets at very reasonable prices. The festival’s special guest country this year is Japan, offering an In-depth view into Japanese music.
The complete programme can be downloaded at www.mitosettembremusica.it (en). | INFO: 011.4424787 – settembre.musica@comune.torino.it
TICKETS: tickets for payable concerts available from the box office in via San Francesco da Paola 6 (open Monday-Saturday 10.30-6.30 pm) or from the website www.mitosettembremusica.it (en).
Tickets for free concerts will be distributed, until all seats are full, at venue ticket offices one hour before the concerts begin
| TILL 18 SEPTEMBER 2009, AT 9 PM
CINEMAINSTRADA
THE PEOPLE’S STREET FILM FESTIVAL
Cinemainstrada will transform 4 of the city’s piazzas, in ethnical areas of the city, into open-air cinemas! Films will be by directors from the different countries of the local inhabitants (Morocco, Romania, Peru, China, Senegal, Italy), will all be in original language with Italian subtitles.
Screenings will be accompanied by a series, of concerts, musical performances, talks with film directors and some of the big names in film. A great opportunity to all get together and celebrate the different cultures that make the city what it is today, through the language of film.
The complete list of screenings can be downloaded from www.associazione313.org | WHERE: piazza Foroni, piazza Falchera, largo Saluzzo and piazza della Repubblica
ADMISSION: free admission until all seats are full
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DEADLINE 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
AMONG THOSE WALKERS I’M BOUND TO FIND MY PHOTOGRAPHER
The Confucio Institute in Turin, the High Study Centre of Contemporary China and the Chinese Student Union have designed a photography competition for Chinese and Italian university students both in Italy and China. Photographs should portray each students perception of the other country, so Italians portray their image of China and vice-versa.
Full information in italian language and in chinese language. |
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FROM SEPTEMBER 2009
AIACE CARD
New holders of the carta sconto’ cinema card can take advantage of a special offer. By buying the 2009 card at the special price of 12 Euros, they can then buy the 2010 card for the same price in sixteen months time. A 30% discount for sixteen months at nearly all the city’s cinemas (excluding the Multiplex chain), as well as numerous extra benefits. | INFORMATION: www.aiacetorino.it – aiacetorino@aiacetorino.it – T 011 538962.
The card can be purchased from the Aiace Torino sales offices (Galleria Subalpina 30, open from Monday to Friday, from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm) and also from most cinema ticket booths and local bookshops
3 AND 10 SEPTEMBER 2009
THURSDAYS AT MAO
Turin’s Oriental Art Museum will screen two Asian films every Thursday when the museum will also stay open till 11pm, until 17 September. | 3 September at 9 pm: “Fire” by Deepa Mehta (India 1996, 109 mins)
10 September at 9 pm: “Arpa birmana” by Kon Ichikawa (Japan 1956, 116 mins) WHERE: Mao – via san Domenico 11, Torino
INFO: www.maotorino.it – T 011 4436927
ADMISSION: free screenings with museum admission fee of 7.50 Euros
10 SEPTEMBER 2009
LA VOCE SEGRETA DELLE PAROLE
New dates in the new season of original language film screenings, all with Italian subtitles. Featuring all new-releases:
10 September, at 4.30, 6.30, 8.30, 10.30 pm
“Two Lovers” by James Gray (USA 2008, 110 mins, orig. lang English, Ital. subtitles) | WHERE: Cinema Massimo, screen 3 – via Verdi 9, Torino
INFO: www.museocinema.it (en) – programmazione@museocinema.it – T 011 8138574
TICKETS: full price 7 Euros, at the reduced price of 5 Euros for university students
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4 SEPTEMBER 2009
ACQUARAGIA DROM
A rare performance by one of Italy’s legendary traditional music bands. The group’s music varies from Gypsy music to the famous Tarantelle sound, which originates in the South of Italy. This concert is part of the GONG festival and will no doubt attract huge attention and involvement from the audience! | WHERE: Borgo e Rocca Medioevale – Parco del Valentino, Torino
INFO: www.acquaragiadrom.it
ADMISSION: free entry
FROM 10 TO 13 SEPTEMBER 2009
FUORI STAGIONE (OFF SEASON)
Four days’ worth of fun to end the summer season! Live performances by a host of Italy’s top artists, as well as emerging singers and groups, talk show concert, themed workshops and areas for young arts enthusiasts. | WHERE: El Barrio – strada Cuorgnè 81,Torino
INFO: www.myspace.com/fuoristagione – elbarrio@elbarrio.it – T 011 2222554
ADMISSION: free entry
12 SEPTEMBER 2009, AT 10 PM
TORINO DISCO LAB. SOUNDS AND VISIONS FROM TURIN AND BERLIN
As part of the “Flex Your Lab” programme of events, celebrating the connection between all the arts, the Nietsche Fabrik Association presents DJ and VJ sets and visual arts. | WHERE: Associazione Nietsche Fabrik – via Nietzsche 171, Torino
INFO: www.nietzschefabrik.com
ADMISSION: free entry
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FROM 11 TO 20 SEPTEMBER 2009
DOUJIA D’OR
An incredibly tempting opportunity to taste some local foods from the town and surrounding areas of Asti, one of the most sought-after gastronomic events in Piedmont. A variety of cultural events will entertain visitors during their stroll through this beautiful medieval town! | WHERE: Asti is about 60 km from Turin. Trains go around every 15 mins from Porta Nuova central station and the Lingotto station: timetable at www.trenitalia.it
INFO: www.doujador.it – doujador@at.camcom.it – T 0141 535262-241
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FROM 4 TO 13 SEPTEMBER 2009
TEATRO AL NATURALE (OUTDOOR THEATRE!)
La Mandria Park is the picturesque setting for this line up of theatre acts. For those who don’t like going to bed early, there are late night performances such as “Miti di stelle”, exciting stories told in the dark of the night. | WHERE: Parco Regionale La Mandria – viale Carlo Emanuele II 256, Venaria Reale (To)
INFO: www.cdviaggio.it – info@cdviaggio.it – T 011 7730591
TICKETS: prices start from 10 Euros
FROM 11 SEPTEMBER TO 4 DECEMBER 2009
TORINODANZA AUTUMN FESTIVAL
5th edition of this spctacular dance festival, offering 15 dance performances which explore the different techniques and stage sets. | WHERE: Teatro Regio and Cavallerizza Reale (Torino), Fonderie Limone (Moncalieri)
INFO: www.torinodanzafestival.it (en) – info@torinodanzafestival.it – T 011 5176246
TICKETS: can be purchased from MITO ticket offices (via San Francesco da Paola 6), the box office at Teatro Regio (piazza Castello 215) and Teatro Stabile (via Verdi 9)
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EVERY FRIDAY TILL 4 DECEMBER 2009
VISIT THE FIAT FACTORY RIGHT THROUGH THE YEAR!
The Turismo Torino tourist office is offering guided tours of the legendary Mirafiori Fiat Industrial Plant, whose cars are sold around the world. | WHERE: meeting place for tours is in front of the Turismo Torino info point in piazza Castello/ via Garibaldi
INFO: tours can also be booked on-line at www. turismotorino.org (en)
TICKETS: 10 Euros
SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2009
GUIDED TOURS OF PALAZZO CIVICO
Palazzo Civico opens its doors for a series of free guided tours: in the mornings at 9.30 and 10.30 am and in the afternoons at 3 and 4 pm. | WHERE: Palazzo Civico – via Milano 1, Torino
TICKETS: free of charge
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TILL 10 JANUARY 2010
THE SABAUDA CROWN JEWELS
The great halls of the Venaria Royal Palace have been enriched by a stunning display of Court Jewels from the Sabauda reign. The exhibition presents traditionally worn jewellery and accessories from the era. | WHERE: Reggia di Venaria Reale – piazza della Repubblica, Venaria Reale (TO). Take the Venaria Express bus from Turin (timetable and stops at www.gtt.to.it)
INFO: www.lavenaria.it (en) – prenotazioni@lavenariareale.it – T 0114992333.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 9am-6.30pm; Saturday 9am-11pm; Sunday 9am- 8pm
TICKETS: full price 10 Euros, reduced price 7 Euros (under 21s)
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6 SEPTEMBER 2009
EUROPEAN JEWISH CULTURE DAY
Sunday 6 September offers the chance to discover more about the Jewish culture, which is established all over Europe. Many interesting events are programmes, as well as guide tours of the Synagogue in Piazzetta Primo Levi (from11.30 am – 5.30 pm), an exhibition of young artists from the Betzalel Academy in Jerusalem, concerts, talks and tours around the Jewish landmarks in the city. Full programme at www.moked.it/giornatadellacultura |
10 SEPTEMBER 2009, AT 4 PM
WEB WEB WEB. WAITING FOR THE ITALIAN GRAN PRIX…
A unique occasion to meet the head of research of Rai New Media, last event before the start of this huge Prix Italia, the oldest and most prestigious International competition for quality Radio, TV and Web programmes, which is coming from Turin for the very first time from 20 September. | WHERE: Palazzo Nuovo, auditorium laboratorio multimediale “G.Quazza” – via Sant’Ottavio 20, Torino
INFO: lab.quazza@unito.it – T 0116703031
ADMISSION: free entry till hall is full: it is advisable to book a place by email at lab.quazza@unito.it
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