EVENTS SCHEDULE OF MARCHE REGION FOR THE YEAR 2014 APRIL Title: Majolica plastics in the Marche Region of the fifteenth century Exhibition Venues: Arcevia and Senigallia Description: The exhibition focuses for the first time on an artistic heritage that is unique in the panorama of Italian ceramics. They are the rare majolica plastics in the Marche region, dating back to a production of Faenza or Pesaro in the end of the fifteenth century. Date: From April 12th to August 31st, 2014 Website: www.comune.senigallia.an.it E-mail: turismo@comune.senigallia.an.it Title: Itineraries of the "Della Robbia" Family City: Arcevia and neighboring towns Description: The itineraries offer the chance to discover the traces of the masterpieces left by the family of the masters of glazed pottery. Date: From April 19 th to September 28 th, 2014 Information: Municipality of Arcevia, tel: 0731.984561 Website: www.arceviaweb.it Title: Belle Parole (Beautiful Words) - Visual Poetry and Other Stories between art and literature City: Fano Province: Pesaro-Urbino Description: On the initiative of the Fondazione Gruppo Credito Valtellinese, at the Galleria Carifano, a major exhibition dedicated to Visual Poetry (the art movement that developed in the early decades of the second half of the twentieth century as a search for breaking with one of the arts that had strengthened over the years between the two wars) will be held. The exhibition takes its cue from the major Italian groups, also involving some international personalities to document the worldwide spread of a cultural phenomenon that continues to be a source of interest and research. Dates: April 30th - June 28th, 2014 Website: www.creval.it MAY Title: Festival of the Apennines City: Ascoli Piceno Province: Ascoli Piceno Description: The Festival of the Apennines is a combination of hiking and cultural events allowing the public to discover hidden and far away corners from the main roads of the mountainous area surrounding the Province of Ascoli Piceno. Dates: From May 31 st to July 17th , 2014 Website: www.festivaldellappennino.it JUNE CULTURE Title: "Gold, pearls, enamels, sapphires and rubies: Pope Sixtus V's Shrine after the restoration at the Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence" Exhibition venue: Museo Sistino di Montalto Marche (Musei Sistini del Piceno) - Ascoli Piceno - Piazza Sisto V Description: The so-called Reliquiario di Montalto (Montalto’s Shrine), is a work made of different materials, 66.5 x 43 x 23 cm. in size. It is one of the rarest and highest examples of late medieval French goldsmith’s, unique for its age, size, artistic level and value of the materials. The exhibition of the shrine restoration will be in Florence at the museum of precious stones, at Christmas time. The precious reliquary of Montalto Marche will be back to the town by the beginning of Summer and could attract visitors from all over the world. The display of the precious relic and the photographic panels of the various stages of the restoration will promote the Marche Region, besides being an important document in the history of Italian goldmith’s. Date: From June 7th 2014, September 14th 2014. Website: www.montaltomarche.it E-mail: info@montaltomarche.it Title: La Grazia e la Luce – Da Perugino a Guercino l’immagine della Vergine Maria (The Grace and the Light - From Perugino to Guercino the image of the Virgin Mary) Exhibition venue: Senigallia - Palazzo del Duca-Diocesan Art Gallery Description: In Senigallia, from the second half of the fifteenth century until the end of the eighteenth, the great devotion to the Virgin Mary resulted in many art forms. Many masterpieces will be displayed during the exhibition: there will be the altarpiece by Perugino, the Madonna and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Louis, Francis, Peter, Paul and James the Greater, preserved in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and displayed for the first time after the perfect restoration supported by a group of local businessmen. There will be works by talented artists in painting and sculpture between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries. Date: From June 14th to November 2nd, 2014 Website: www.comune.senigallia.an.it E-mail: turismo@comune.senigallia.an.it Title: A masterpiece by Carlo Maratti from Rome to Camerano – “Rebecca ed Eliezer al pozzo” (Eliezer and Rebecca at the pit) Town: Camerano Province: Ancona Description: Thanks to the collaboration with the Ancient Art National Gallery of Palazzo Corsini in Rome, a stunning masterpiece by Carlo Maratti, " Eliezer and Rebecca at the pit” arrives for the first time in Camerano. The painting owned by the Cardinal Neri Maria Corsini, a true Carlo Maratta’s admirer, will be subject to a thorough restoration so that the fabric will adhere uniformly to the canvas. Vittorio Sgarbi, curator of the exhibition, strongly wanted to compensate Maratta’s hometown, albeit for a short period, with a masterpiece of this artist. It will be exhibited at the Church of St. Faustina, a chaplaincy desired by the artist himself. There are not only sculptural reliefs with the faces of Maratti and his wife Francesca Gommi, but also his last painting “ St. Nicola di Bari”, a true testament made by the painter himself and by his scholars. Dates: June 28th – October 18th 2014 Info event: Association ACT – Art, Culture and Tourism, tel. 07173223 Website: www.caleidoscopiofestival.com E-mail: info@caleidoscopiofestival.com MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVENTS Title: Stairs, within the 16th "Festival Cantar Lontano" Cities: Ancona, Macerata, Jesi, Morrovalle, Pesaro and Fano Description: The "Cantar Lontano Festival", celebrating its sixteenth year, opens a new and innovative chapter entirely focused on music for solo instruments by Johann Sebastian Bach. The theme of this first event is the construction of a guided tour for the valorisation of seven monumental stairs of the Marche Region. This is how the project “Stairs” was born. Dates: June 17th - September 20th, 2014 Website: www.cantarlontano.com JAZZ Title: Brand Jazz, Jazz Musicamdo City: Matelica, Camerino, Macerata, Corridonia, Gagliole Description: The festival boasts important musical concerts made by well-known national musicians, taking place in charming art sites. Date: June 29th - September 3rd, 2014 Website: www.musicamdo.it MAJOR HISTORICAL REENACTMENTS Title: Quintana of Ascoli City: Ascoli Piceno Province: Ascoli Piceno Description: Ascoli Piceno’s Quintana celebrates the rites described in the statutes and in medieval documents: the oath, the reading of the proclamation, the "show" of the new Palio and the procession on the day of St. Anna, the opening of the patronal feasts, the competitions of flag bearers and archers; the parties in the taverns, the ceremony of the offer of the town’s candle and the candles bulk of the corporations to the bishop, the blessing of the riders, the beautiful pageant and the carousel on the field. Location: historic centre Dates: 21 st June – 5, 6 th , 11 st, 12 th , 26 th July – 2 nd - 3 rd August, 2014 +39 0763 298223 Website: www.quintanadiascoli.it e-mail: ente.quintana@comune.ascolipiceno.it JULY CULTURE Title: "Quirino Ruggeri – Painting and Sculpture. Shapes and geometries in Camerano” exhibition City: Camerano Province: Ancona Description: The exhibition organized by the Tourist Association Pro Loco "Carlo Maratta" in Camerano, features approximately 30 works, including paintings and sculptures, by Quirino Ruggeri and consists of two sections. The sculptures can be seen in the striking interior of the "Cave Ricotti," a millennial underground church which has become one of the major tourist attractions of the Riviera del Conero. The paintings will be in a wing of the Palazzo Comunale, formerly an eighteenth century Franciscan convent. For the first time the important collection Ruggeri-Mannucci of the Foundation Carifac in Fabriano and Collection Cavallini Sgarbi will be on display along with paintings and sculptures from the Ruggeri Heirs. Dates: July 12th – October 18th 2014 Info event: Association ACT – Art, Culture and Tourism, tel. 07173223 Website: www.caleidoscopiofestival.com E-mail: info@caleidoscopiofestival.com OPERA Title: 50th Macerata Opera Festival City: Macerata, Arena Sferisterio Description: The 50th Macerata Opera Festival at the Sferisterio, under the artistic direction of Francesco Micheli, titled "L’opera è donna” (The work is woman), celebrates three great heroines of melodrama: new productions of "Aida", which opened its first season in 1921, and "Tosca", together with the recovery of the "Traviata degli Specchi" by Brockhaus and Svoboda. The program of the 50th edition will be the following: "Aida" by Giuseppe Verdi (July 18th, 27th 2014 and August 2nd, 10th 2014), "Tosca" by Giacomo Puccini (July19th , 25th 2014 and August 3rd , 8th 2014) and "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi (July 26th 2014 and August 1st ,9th 2014). Dates: July 18th - August 10th, 2014 Website: www.sferisterio.it E-mail: info@steristerio.it Title: Ancient Music Festival City: Urbino Province: Pesaro-Urbino Dates: July 19th-28th, 2014 Website: www.fima-online.org e-mail: biblio.fima@libero.it Title: International Organ Festival - City of Senigallia City: Senigallia Province: Ancona Description: The Festival is one of the most distinctive of the cultural Summer season in Senigallia. It aims at the development and dissemination of the organ repertoire. Dates: From 17 th July to 21 st August, 2014 Website: www.organsenigallia.com E-mail: info@organsenigallia.com Title: Organ Festival “Lauretano” City: Loreto Province: Ancona Description: The event is carried out by the “Centro Studi Lauretani”, an Institution of cultural promotion of the Pontifical Delegation for the Sanctuary of the Holy House in Loreto. Dates: July - August 2014 Website: www.santuarioloreto.it Title: 10th "Night Harmonies Festival " Provinces of the Marche Region Description: Chamber Music Festival - Great Music in the most charming places of The Marche. Dates: From July 12th to August 15th, 2014 Website: www.armoniedellasera.it TASTE Title: Anghiò Fish Festival City: San Benedetto del Tronto Province: Ascoli Piceno Description: Anghiò is the Festival of local Adriatic fish: anchovies, sardines, mackerels, amber fish and tunas. The Fish Festival aims at enhancing and promoting the longstanding fishing tradition of the Marche Region and in particular of the San Benedetto area: the port is second in Italy for the amount of caught fish and the number of the fishing boats. Date: From July 5th to 13rd, 2014 Sito web: www.anghio.it Tel: Tuber Communications: 0735/702394 Title: Ciborghi d’Italia City: Offida Province: Ascoli Piceno Description: Ciborghi is a food and wine Festival taking place in Offida, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, boasting longstanding traditions and art treasures and enchanting landscapes. Date: July 11 st to 20th, 2014 Website: www.ciborghiditalia.it E-mail: ciborghiditalia@gmail.com DANCE Title: 21st Civitanova Danza City: Civitanova Marche Description: Civitanova Danza is the first dance Festival of the Marche Region and is one of the few in Italy that can show the various forms of the world’s modern dance. The event will take place at the Teatro Gioacchino Rossini, Annibal Caro and the Theatre Cecchetti. Dates: From 11 st July to 9 th August 2014 Website: www.amatmarche.net - www.civitanovadanza.it MULTIDISCIPLINARY FESTIVALS Title: Futura Festival City: Civitanova Marche Province: Macerata Description: A real multidisciplinary festival that combines meetings, concerts, shows for all tastes. Dates: July 25th-August 3rd, 2014 Website: www.futurafestival.it E-mail: info@futurafestival.it Title: The Words of the Mountain City: Smerillo and Sibillini Mountains Province: Fermo Description: the Festival aims at giving voice to the mountain, the one that not only speaks about naturism, heroic deeds and conquest of rugged peaks, but also speaks a symbolic language rich in transcendent meanings. Date: July 20th-27th, 2014 Website: www.leparoledellamontagna.it E-mail: info@leparoledellamontagna.it Title: Summer Feelings City: Ancona Province: Ancona Location: State Tactile Museum "Omero" and Mole Vanvitelliana Description: This is a festival dedicated to music, art and flavours, organized by the Museum "Omero" within the court of the Mole Vanvitelliana. Dates: From 16 th July to 20th August 2014 Website: www.museoomero.it E-mail: info@museoomero.it Title: 28th International Biennial Festival of humor in art City: Tolentino Province: Macerata Description: The International Biennial Festival of art is a route between conferences, exhibitions, new festivals that will enliven the town of Tolentino and will end with the rendezvous at the Rancia Castle, at the end of Summer. A cultural nationwide event, in which great protagonists of contemporary culture will take part. Date: July 25th to 27th 2014 (Rancia Castle, August 28th to 31st ) Website: www.biennaleumorismo.it E-mail: info@biennaleumorismo.it Title: XXIII edizione Castelbellino Arte City:Castelbellino Province: Ancona Dates: From 18 th July to 3 rd August 2014 Info event: Press Office: Andrea Carnevali, cell: 338. 4310978, http://castelbellinoarte.blogspot.it/ Title: Festival Liszt City: Grottammare Province: Ascoli Piceno Dates: From 27 th July to 27th August 2014 Info event: www.festivaliszt.com THEATRE FOR KIDS Title: 25th edition of The Theatre of the World - International Festival of Theatre for Kids City: Porto Sant 'Elpidio Province: Fermo Description: "The Theatre of the World" is the largest Italy’s event dedicated to children's theatre. It is one of the most complete Festivals with over fifty performances, workshops, exhibitions, meetings, events, special projects, conferences. The event will take place in different places of the town, including Villa Baruchello (that will host the workshop activities), the Pineta Nord and Villa Murri. There will be two further locations: the “SouthFaleriense” Promenade and the “Centro” Promenadek, where the closing party of the event will be held. Event Dates: July 12th - 20th, 2014 Website: www.eventiculturali.org E-mail: eventi@eventiculturali.org Title: 9th "Paese dei Balocchi" (Toyland) City: Serra San Quirico Province: Ancona Description: It’s a leisure event dedicated to children. A series of activities, led by real children’s entertainers, will enliven the historic centre, with its medieval squares, streets and the charming Copertelle. There will be three plays for children, puppet manufacturing workshops, painting workshops, outdoor games, food stands, recreating the magic atmosphere of "The Land of Toys ." Event Date: July 23rd-27th, 2014 Event info: Associazione Teatro dei Giovani (Youth Theatre Association), tel: +39 0731 86634 Website: www.teatrogiovani.eu E-mail: atg@teatrogiovani.com Title: T.E.S.P.I. Festival "Theatre Education Scene and Pedagogy in Italy" City: Serra San Quirico Province: Ancona Description: The multidisciplinary festival "Theatre Education, Scene and Pedagogy in Italy", is sponsored by the Comunità Montana (an Italian local Institution) Esino Frasassi di Fabriano, supported by the Marche Region and the Municipality of Serra San Quirico. It is organized by ATG Youth Association Theatre in cooperation with AMAT. Dates: July 16th to 20th, 2014 Event info: Youth Theatre Association, tel: +39 0731 86634 Website: www.teatrogiovani.eu E-mail: atg@teatrogiovani.com Title: Summer School of Education Theatre City: Serra San Quirico Province: Ancona Description: The Summer School of the Theatre of Education (S.E.T.E.) is the training school for theatre, providing laboratory activities to learn abilities and different skills, in a full immersion experience. Event Dates: July 16th to 20th, 2014 Event info: Youth Theatre Association, tel: +39 0731 86634 Website: www.teatrogiovani.eu E-mail: atg@teatrogiovani.com JAZZ MUSIC Title: San Severino Blues Festival City: San Severino Marche, Pollenza, Tolentino, Gagliole, Cingoli, Maiolati Spontini e Cupramontana Province: Macerata e Ancona Description: Festival of Summer African-American music: blues, jazz, soul and rock. Dates: : From 3 rd July to 30th August 2014 Website: www.sanseverinoblues.com Title: Jazz Summer Festival City: Ancona, Mole Vanvitelliana Description: It is one of the most well-known jazz festivals in the Region – often the only one in Europe - hosting famous international musicians. Dates: July 14th to 21st, 2014 Website: www.anconajazz.com E-mail: info@anconajazz.com Title: Fano Jazz by the Sea City: Fano Province: Pesaro-Urbino Description: Fano Jazz By The Sea hosts famous artists from around the world able to combine the tradition of African-American music with other styles of sound. Dates: : From 15 th July to 3rd August 2014 Website: www.fanojazznetwork.it E-mail: info@fanojazznetwork.org MAJOR HISTORICAL REENACTMENTS Title: 27th Medieval Festival City: Offagna Province: Ancona Description: During the Festival, around the village and in its medieval streets, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the past and to revive the ancient tradition of the "Contesa della Crescia". There are exhibitions, shows, fun and games. Location: old town centre Date: From 18 th to 26 th July, 2014 Website: www.festemedievali.it e-mail: offagna@festemedievali.it Title: Challenge of the ball wearing a wooden bracelet with tips City: Treia Province: Macerata Description: In this nineteenth-century historical reenactment the town districts, each of which represents the different social classes, will participate in the contest. Dates: From 26 th July to 3rd August 2014 Website: www.disfidadelbracciale.it AUGUST CULTURE Title: Exhibition “If I say air” by Antonio D’Amico Town: Camerano Province: Ancona Description: The exhibition involves some international artists and all the air installations inside the Church of St. Francis in Camerano shows the veritable essence of things and transforms their natural perception sublimating it. Dates: August 2nd – October 18th 2014 Info event: Association ACT – Art, Culture and Tourism, tel. 071732234 Website: www.caleidoscopiofestival.com E-mail: info@caleidoscopiofestival.com OPERA Title: 35th Rossini Opera Festival City: Pesaro Province: Pesaro-Urbino Description: The 35th edition of the Rossini Opera Festival will take place from August 10th to 21st 2014; there will be three plays: the first two plays will be performed in the Teatro Rossini, the last one in Adriatic Arena. The plays will be as follows: Aureliano in Palmira (Director Mario Martone, New Production); Barbiere di Siviglia” and Armida (LUCA RONCONI Director, New Business). Date: August 10th - 22nd 2014 Phone +39 0721 3800294 – 0721 3800210 – 0721 3800203 Website: www.rossinioperafestival.it e-mail: boxoffice@rossinioperafestival.it FESTIVALS Title: 14th Summer Jamboree City: Senigallia Province: Ancona Type: Music and festival Description: It is a Festival of American music and culture of the '40s and '50s with live performances of DJ sets swing, rock'n'roll, jive, doo-wop, rhythm and blues, hill-billy and western swing . The stands sell modern antiques: juke boxes, hats, gadgets, pictures, guitars, country items, vinyl records, CDs and anything related to the culture of those years. During the festival the parade of vintage cars is very impressive. Location: Foro Annonario Piazza del Duca, historic centre, promenade Dates: August 2nd - 10th, 2014 Website: www.summerjamboree.com e-mail: help@summerjamboree.com Title: 12nd Montelago Cetic Festival City: Serravalle di Chienti Province: Macerata Type: Music and festival Description: Organized by Arte Nomade under the auspices of the Marche Region, the Irish Embassy in Italy, and the Italian Rugby Federation, the Festival’s increasingly international character attracts some 20.000 enthusiasts every year from all over Italy and abroad. Among the highly anticipated performers at this year’s edition are Ouberet (France), Celtica Pipes Rock (Austria), and Paddy and The Rats (Hungary) on Friday, 1st August, while The Sidh (Ireland/Aosta Valley), Berrogüetto (Spain), Mortimer McGrave (Marche), Celkitt (France), Anchise Bolchi (Lombardy), and Oloferne (Marche) take to the main stage on Saturday, 2nd August. During the afternoon and evening of both days, Mortimer's Pub will feature many of the main stage bands as well as An Blath Dubh (Lazio), I Figli di Puff (Friuli Venezia Giulia), W5 (Marche), and Etnoarmonia (Marche). The festival’s now-traditional activities such as historical re-enactments, sporting events, and cultural happenings. Admission: 20 euro, valid for both days, camping area free. Dates: August 1st - 2nd, 2014 Website: www.montelagocelticfestival.it e-mail: info@montelagocelticfestival.it MAJOR HISTORICAL REENACTMENTS Title: The Duke’s festival- Renaissance curtains in Urbino City: Urbino Province: Pesaro- Urbino Description: Reenactments, parades and historic markets with music, theatre performances, court dances, historic cinema, taverns and Renaissance gardens. Country guest: China Dates: 15th, 16th and 17th August 2014 Info event: Tourist Office IAT Urbino, tel. 0722. 2613 E-mail: iat.provincia@provincia.ps.it TASTE Title: National Festival of Macaroni from Campofilone City: Campofilone Province: Fermo Description: Campofilone is the protagonist of the National Festival of the Macaroni, the most typical dish, prepared with the best durum wheat and eggs; the recipe has been handed down from mothers to daughters. The festival promotes the production of this traditional dish that can be tasted at the taverns. Date: From 8 th to 11st August 2014 Info: Town Council Campofilone, Tel: + 39 0734 932951 - 917 057, www.comune.campofilone.fm.it e-mail: campofilone@ucvaldaso.it Title: Sagra of Vernaccia City: Serrapetrona Province: Macerata Description: Wine and food festival celebrating Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG wine. Entertainment, music, craft markets. Date: From 7 th to 10 th August 2014 Website: www.comune.serrapetrona.mc.it Title: Don’t call it Scorzone City: Force Province: Ascoli Piceno Description: The event promotes the knowledge of Force’s typical product, the summer truffle, and the village itself. Date: August 6th -10th, 2014 Info event: www.youpiceno.it, e-mail: info@youpiceno.it SEPTEMBER TASTE Title: 14th Pane Nostrum City: Senigallia Province: Ancona Description: The old town centre of Senigallia will host an event involving the flavours, the fragrances, the history and the tradition of making bread. Date: From 18 th to 21 st September, 2014 Website: www.panenostrum.com Title: 19th Rosso Conero Festival City: Camerano Province: Ancona Description: The festival aims at promoting the Rosso Conero wine (DOCG) and all the typical produce of Conero Riviera. Date: From 5 th to 7 th September 2014 Info event: Pro Loco Carlo Maratti Camerano, tel: 0717304018, www.turismocamerano.it E-mail: info@turismocamerano.it Title: International Award of "Verdicchio d'Oro" City: Staffolo Province: Ancona Description: Food and wine award established in 1964 and organized in collaboration with the Academy of Italian cuisine. It is annually awarded to personalities of culture and journalism who excelled in the field of food and wine and the promotion of “Verdicchio”. Date: September 2014 Website: www.comune.staffolo.an.it Title: 12th Fish soup festival 2014 City: Fano Province: Pesaro-Urbino Description: The proven event has always had a great success, thanks to the participation of people from all over Italy, intrigued by the delicious seafood soup and culinary contests in the program. There’ll be the opportunity to taste the delicious soup in the adhering restaurants, which will offer different versions of the seafood soup, from the most classical to the most fanciful one. The taste tour will be done strictly with a fork or a spoon. Dates : From 12 nd to 14th September 2014 Website: www.festivalbrodetto.it E-mail: info@festivalbrodetto.it FESTIVAL Title: PIF Castelfidardo 2014 City: Castelfidardo Province: Ancona Description: The exhibition-contest dedicated to the main instrument of the town near Ancona, the accordion, is characterized by the presence of numerous guests of great importance and musical innovation driven by last year's success, will join the accordion to all other forms of artistic expression. The programme of the event includes the sixth "Musei in Musica" (September 16th and 17th, 2014), Gala performances in theater, day and night live shows, the Young Music Club to introduce young people to musical education, cd presentation, exhibitions and exhibiting areas and the Festival Store with exclusive designer clothing and accessories. Dates: September 18th - 21st, 2014 Website: www.pifcastelfidardo.it Event info: Municipality of Castelfidardo, tel: 071. 7829349 E-mail: turismo@comune.castelfidardo.an.it OCTOBER TASTE Title: 77th Grape Festival City: Cupramontana Province: Ancona Description: It is one of Italy’s most ancient festivals. The first festival took place on 23rd September, 1928; it has been taking place for decades on the first Sunday of October and three days earlier . The festival witnesses a centuries old heritage of traditions, culture and farming: traditional dances, including the "ratchet "are performed by local folk groups; you can also enjoy traditional songs that were sung during harvest time accompanied by accordions. The members of the neighboring towns will participate in the The Palio of Verdicchio, that is a crushing grape’s race. The floats in the parade are the key moment of the festival. The stands , locally called " huts " supply grapes, wine and the typical products of the local gastronomy. Location: historical centre Date: October 2014 Tel +39 0731 786 811 Website: www.sagradelluva.com e- mail: info@sagradelluva.com Title: 51st National Festival of Marche’s White Truffle City: Sant'Angelo in Vado Province: Pesaro-Urbino Description: Sant'Angelo in Vado has been the location for this prestigious event since 1964. Here there’s Italy’s most important research centre for the study and application of techniques of growing truffle. This festival include cultural, food, sporting and scientific events and different entertainments. Location: historical centre Date: Weekends from 11 st October to 2 nd November, 2014 Website: www.mostratartufo.it e-mail: info@mostratartufo.it Title: 49th National Fair of White Truffle City: Acqualagna Province: Pesaro Urbino Description: Acqualagna’s central square is a large area with over one hundred stands where you can buy fresh truffles and further local quality products such as cured meats, wine, honey and cheese. The town has become recognized as the “Capital of Taste”, thanks to its quality products, tradition, history and authentic flavours. The white truffle is the most valuable on the market in terms of organoleptic properties and price. Location: Piazza Mattei Date: From 26 th October to 1 st, 2 nd, 8 th, 9 th November, 2014 Tel. +39 0721.796741 - +39 328 8983551 Website: www.comune.acqualagna.ps.it e-mail stampa@comune.acqualagna.ps.it Title: Oil Festival City: Ripatransone Province: Ascoli Piceno Description: Oil Fest is an event centred on Marche’s oil ; its quality and typicality depends on both the environment and human and cultural factors. Date: 18th – 19th October, 2014 Info event: www.youpiceno.it, e-mail: info@youpiceno.it Title: Oil Festival City: Monterubbiano Province: Fermo Description: Oil Fest is an event dedicated to one of the most typical products of the Marche region. It involves tastes and flavors to be discovered. Date: 25th – 26th October, 2014 Info event: www.youpiceno.it, e-mail: info@youpiceno.it Title: 8th Biosalus Festival City: Urbino Province: Pesaro- Urbino Description: Biosalus is a cultural, artistic, trade show and gastronomic event dedicated to organic food and holistic wellbeing. It’s an event of national importance which has been able to stand out since the first edition, thanks to the combination of cheerfulness and competence, as well as culture, trade, public disclosure and in-depth analysis , scientific rigour and tradition dates: From 4 th to 5 th October, 2014 Web site: www.biosalusfestival.it E-mail: info@istitutomedicinanaturale.it OPERA Title: 47th Traditional opera season City: Jesi Province: Ancona Description: The program of the 47th edition of traditional Opera Season consists of the three following performances: "Don Giovanni," playful drama in two acts, directed by Graham Vick (October 18, 20,30 and 19 October 16:00 ) - "Tosca," opera in three acts directed by Massimo Gasparon (November 7 and November 9, 20.30, 16.00) - "Les Contes d'Hoffmann", Opera fantastique in five acts directed by Frédéric Roels (November 29, November 30 and 20.30, 16.00). Dates: From 4 th October to 30 th November, 2014 website: www.fondazionepergolesispontini.com E-mail: info@fpjesi.com NOVEMBER TASTE Title: 17th Diamonds on the Table City: Amandola Province: Fermo Description: Festival dedicated to the prized white truffle and the typical products of the Sibillini Mountains. Dates: November 2014 Website: www.comuneamandola.it E-mail: info@amandolateatro.it Title: 9th Open Grapes Drying City: Serrapetrona Province: Macerata Description: “Appassimenti Aperti” (Open Grapes Drying) is a unique opportunity to admire the extraordinary walls of bunches of grapes: thanks to a free shuttle bus you can reach the cellars and the "Open Grapes Drying", where the grapes are left to dry for months. After the success of 8 previous editions , the event is now a must for lovers, tourists and enologists and for all those who experience the world of wine as a culture of the territory. Dates: From 9th to 16th November , 2014 Website: www.appassimentiaperti.it DECEMBER OPERA Title: 14th Pegolesi Spontini Festival City: Jesi Province: Ancona Description: The underlying theme of the “Pergolesi Spontini Festival 2014”, the year in which Jesi receives the recognition of European City of Sport, is the affinity between the arts and sports. An interdisciplinary process combining music, film, poetry and literature, and which ends with the first performance in modern times of the "Olimpie" by G. Spontini. Sport, music and art not only as a representation of competition and virtuosity but also as instruments of peace and brotherhood among people. Date: From 5 th to 20 th December, 2014 Website: www.fondazionepergolesispontini.com E-mail: info@fpjesi.com