Events 2012

EXHIBITIONS

From  September 2011 to Sunday 15 January   2012.

 At Piaggio Museum, 7, Rinaldo Piaggio Street, a polyptych exhibition: “La famiglia del calzolaio ebreo dello shtetl” by Daniel Schinasi. Free entrance. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday (10 a.m. – 6 p.m). Info: Tel. +39-0587-27171; E-mail:museo@museopiaggio.it  

From November  2011 to Saturday 7 January  2012

- At Otello Cirri Art Centre, 6, della Stazione Vecchia Street, "DIBATTITO SUL CONTEMPORANEO” exhibition: Moreno Sardelli and Ernesto Piccolo. Open from Monday to Saturday (9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 – 7 p.m.) and on Sundays (4 – 7 p.m.). Free entrance. Info: 0587 57282

From  November  2011 to 3rd March  2012

 At the Piaggio Museum, 7, Rinaldo Piaggio Street, Corradino d'Ascanio. Uomo, genio, mago, mito exhibition. Free entrance. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday (10 a.m. – 6 p.m). Info: Tel. +39-0587-27171; E-mail: museo@museopiaggio.it 

From  December 2011  to Tuesday 17 January  2012

- At Centrum Sete Sois Sete Luas, 82, Rinaldo Piaggio Street, "Signature" exhibition with Yael Balaban (Israel) and Ashraf Fewakry (Palestine) artworks. The Centrum Sete Sois Sete Luas is open from Monday to Saturday, 4.00 – 8.00 p.m. Closed on Sundays and public holidays. Visits in other moments by appointment only. Free entrance. Info: ph. 0587-090493, E-mail: info@7sois.org  

From December 2011 to 18 March 2012

 At Il Germoglio Art Gallery, 34, Guerrazzi Street, "La nostra Toscanità" exhibition. Opening hours: from Tuesday to Saturday, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Info:e-mail:galleriailgermoglio@alice.it ; Web:http://www.galleriailgermoglio.it

From Saturday 14  January to Saturday 21 January 

At Otello Cirri Art Centre, 6, della Stazione Vecchia Street,  contemporary art exhibition for charity auction promoted by "Un pompiere per amico" association. Free entrance. Open from Monday to Saturday (9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 – 7 p.m.) and on Sundays (4 – 7 p.m.). Info: 0587 57282, e-mail: cultura@comune.pontedera.pi.it On Saturday March 3^rd these paintings will be sold at auction at Palazzo Blu in Pisa. All the money earned from these auctions is donated to charity.

 From Friday 27 January  to Saturday 11 February 

At ex (former )Roma Cinema, in corso Matteotti, on the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day, Dietrich Bonhoeffer: il teologo che cospirò contro Hitler. Le sue parole. Le immagini e i volti del suo tempo exhibition, in collaboration with Ki-Tov association. Free entrance.

From  Saturday 28 January  to Saturday 25 February  

At Otello Cirri Art Centre, 6, della Stazione Vecchia Street, “Dibattito sul contemporaneo” exhibition: Egidio Innocenti and Massimo Villani. Catalogues will be available at  exhibition venue.Free entrance. Info: tel.0587 57282, e-mail: cultura@comune.pontedera.pi.it

From  Saturday 28 January to  Saturday 25 February

At Centrum Sete Sóis Sete Luas, 82, Rinaldo Piaggio Street: “Pulsos” (Beats) exhibition by Diego Segura from Spain. This artist has a natural and instinctive ability to paint, exploring a range of emotions and using paint to visualise and reflect his own emotional state of mind. Segura painting classes will be a great way for students to improve their skills and techniques: on January 25^th, 26^th  and 27^th. Free entrance. The Centrum Sete Sóis Sete Luas is open from Monday to Saturday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Info: tel. 0587.090493; e-mail info@7sois.org; web www.7sois.eu

From Saturday 25 February to Saturday 10 March

From Saturday 17  to Saturday 31 March

from Saturday 3  to  Friday 6 April 

 From Friday 6 April to Saturday 12 May

-At the Piaggio Museum, 7 Rinaldo Piaggio Avenue, art exhibition of the Philippine ceramicist Richard Gabriel and of reportage photographer  Jane Blond  “ Orme d’ Artista 2012 ”. Free entrance. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday (10 a.m. – 6 p.m). Info: Tel. +39-0587-27171; E-mail: museo@museopiaggio.it 

From  Saturday 21 April to Saturday 19 May

-At Otello Cirri Art Centre, 6, della Stazione Vecchia Street, exhibition dedicated to the early 20th century italian scultor Pietro Kufferle who worked in Russia. Catalogues will be available at  exhibition venue.Free entrance.  Open from Monday to Saturday (9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 – 7 p.m.) and on Sundays (4 – 7 p.m.).Info: tel.0587 57282, e-mail: cultura@comune.pontedera.pi.it

  Markets in 2012

On Tuesdays:

-Pontedera “Campagna Amica” a farmers’ market with the freshest local food in Railway Station square.From 8 a.m to 12.30 a.m. 

 On Thursdays

- Pontedera “Campagna Amica”-a farmers’ market with the freshest local food  in Trieste square.From 8 to 11.30 a.m.

On Fridays:

Weekly friday morning outdoor market, in market square, Oltrera zone.

 Every 2^nd Sunday of the month:

A short-chain local market in Andrea da Pontedera square. The market is open every 2^nd Sunday of the month, from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

 Every 3^rd Saturday of the month

Carabattolandia: in the town centre, a local street market with antiques,crafts and artisan goods  .

Shops open on Sundays and public holidays:

-         On Friday January 6 2012 

-         On Sunday January 8 2012  

-         On Sunday February 12 2012  

-         On Sunday March 11 2012  

-         On Sunday March 25 2012  

-         On Sunday April 1 2012  

-         On Sunday May 13 2012  

-         On Sunday June 10 2012  

-         On Sunday July 8 2012  

-         On Sunday September 9 2012  

-         On Sunday October 14 2012

-         On Sunday October 28 2012

-         On Sunday November 11 2012

-         On Sunday November 25 2012

-         On December, Sundays openings are chosen by traders.

WHAT’S ON IN JANUARY:

Wednesday 4

- 9 p.m., At Agorà cinema Club, Centro Poliedro and Progetto Solidarietà choir performance. Donations are gratefully received. Booking is necessary: space is limited. Please, call Centro Poliedro (334.9033611 or 0587.52652)  or Arci Solidarietà (345.6802176 o 0587.57467).

-  9 p.m, at carpi conference room, 20, Valtriani Street, a choral performance: Coro di befana e d’intorni, promoted by Unione Valdera, Il Ponte social co-operative, Centro Poliedro, Volere è Potere Philharmonic Orchestra and Arci.Free entrance.

Thursday 5

At 5 p.m. in Corso Matteotti (Pontedera) and at 9.30 p.m at Monti square (Treggiaia), "Le Befane" by Treggiaia theatre company.

Friday 6

 - 4 p.m., at UTE (Third Age University), 12, della Stazione Vecchia Street, Epiphany Party. Afternoon dances. Free entrance. 

Saturday 7

- 5 p.m., At Agorà cinema Club, Centro Poliedro and Progetto Solidarietà choir performance. Donations are gratefully received. Booking is necessary: space is limited. Please, call Centro Poliedro (334.9033611 or 0587.52652)  or Arci Solidarietà (345.6802176 o 0587.57467).

-  5 p.m, at Carpi conference room, 20, Valtriani Street, a choral performance: Coro di befana e d’intorni, promoted by Unione Valdera, Il Ponte social co-operative, Centro Poliedro, Volere è Potere Philharmonic Orchestra and Arci.Free entrance.

- 9 p.m.: at Il Caffè degli Artisti pub, 47, V. Veneto Street, Live Music Events! A guitar concert by Andrea Valeri. Drink welcome but not necessary. Free entrance. Info: ph. 333 2222153 

Sunday 8

9 p.m., at Era Theatre, Indipendenza Street, La resistibile ascesa di Arturo Ui by Bertold Brecht. Starring: Umberto Orsini. Ticket prices: full € 20, reduced € 18 and for university students € 10. The presale is  at Era theatre ticket office three days before, from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. and on Sunday January 8^th, from 5.30 p.m. until the show start. Info: Pontedera Theatre Foundation - Era Theatre - Jerzy Grotowski Park. Tel. +39 0587.55720/57034 - fax +39 0587 213631 - info@pontederateatro.it

 Monday 9

9.30 p.m., at Agorà cinema club, 20, Valtriani Street, Mio fratello è figlio unico directed by Daniele Luchetti will be screened for Pontedera Public Library literary circle members only. 

Wednesday 11

-3.30 p.m., at UTE ( Third Age University ), 12, della Stazione Vecchia Street,  meeting on Health education (in Italian language)by Mr  Roberto Macelloni. Free entrance. Info: tel.0587-57000.

Thursday, 12

-at 8 pm for Non solo olio food event, enjoy a very tasty dinner at “La Cantinetta Vini” restaurant, 79/ 81 Dante Street, tel. 0587 213510. Admission fee: 25 euro. For more info and bookings, call the restaurant. 

Saturday 14

- 9 p.m.: at Il Caffè degli Artisti pub, 47, V. Veneto Street, Live Music Events! Swing, blues and jazz music by “Caffè Central” quartet. Free entrance.  Happy hour. Info: ph. 333 2222153

Monday 16

 3.30 p.m., at UTE ( Third Age University ), 12, della Stazione Vecchia Street,  cultural meeting: Una finestra sul mondo (a window on the world) - Colonialism and decolonization in Africa,(in Italian language) by Mrs. Alberta Patacchini. Free entrance. Info: tel.0587-57000.

-10 am, at Era Theatre, Andrea Bocelli, Valdera’s most famous citizen,  meats Unione Valdera. During the ceremony, Bocelli, invited by local authorities, will be given a gift (a bronze sculpture made by Giampaolo Talani, a tuscan artist) in honour of his professional career as a tenor. Entrance free.Booking necessary(please confirm you participation, calling on Monday 16^th January at 0587-55720 (Teatro Era) or 0587-299580 (Paolo Pietroni, Unione Valdera).

wednesday 18

3.30 p.m., at UTE ( Third Age University ), 12, della Stazione Vecchia Street,  meeting on Health education,(in Italian language): Overweight, Diabetes, Dyslipidemia and Hypertension (first lesson), by Mrs. Valentina Angeli. Free entrance. Info: tel.0587-57000.

Thursday, 19

-at 8 pm , for Non solo olio food event, enjoy a very tasty dinner at “La Polveriera” restaurant, 54, Marconcini Street, tel. 0587 54765. Admission fee: 25 euro. For more info and bookings,  call the restaurant. 

- at 9 p.m., at Carpi conference room, Valtriani Street,  book presentation(in Italian language) : "Immagini del silenzio" by Antonella Garofalo, promoted by Stradafacendo association. Free entrance.

Friday 20

- 3.30 p.m., at UTE (Third Age University), 12, della Stazione Vecchia Street, discover Italy’s most beautiful artworks and landscapes with a photo-exhibition by professor Maurizio Pizzichini. Free entrance. Info: tel.0587-57000.

- 5.30 p.m., at Dino Carlesi conference room, 6, della Stazione Vecchia Street,  cultural meeting,(in Italian language): "MASCHILE & FEMMINILE a confronto: ieri e oggi- L’immagine della donna nella storia dell’arte italiana dell’Ottocento e del Novecento" by Mario Luzi literary club.

- 9.15 p.m., at Pontedera Public Library, 3, della Stazione Vecchia Street, a book discussion,(in Italian language): Il fasciocomunista by Antonio Pennacchi. Info: s.bracaloni@comune.pontedera.pi.it

Saturday 21

- 9 p.m.: at Il Caffè degli Artisti pub, 47, V. Veneto Street, Live Music Events! International piano bar: ZERO DECIBEL concert. Happy hour. Free entrance. Info: ph. 333 2222153

- at 7 p.m. in Gelateria Veneta (veneta ice cream shop), in Piazza Martiri della Libertà, tasting of olive olive  ice cream. Two proposals:

-" APRICENA " € 4:  olive oil (produced by Col di Conca and Villa Saletta farms)tasting  with bread and fleat bread(schiacciata) baked in wood oven by Caresotto and  pecorino( hard Italian cheese made from sheep's milk)produced by l' avvenire, olive oil ice cream.

- " Piccola cena con le eccellenze " € 15:  tasting led by the sommelier  Enrico Bimbi. Only on request; to book, call : 347.3458980 ( David ). WineTasting( Chianti Riserva Docg 2007 Villa Saletta), olive oil (produced by Col di Conca and Villa Saletta farms)tasting  with bruschetta(roasted bread rubbed with garlic and topped with extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper) and fleat bread(schiacciata) baked in wood oven by Caresotto and  pecorino( hard Italian cheese made from sheep's milk)produced by l' avvenire,  salami and sausage made by  Desideri 's butcher ,olive oil ice cream.

Saturday  21 and Sunday 22                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

At Centrum Sete Sóis Sete Luas, 82, Rinaldo Piaggio Street, Primo olio e sapori della terra: 4° festa dell’olio delle Colline di Pisa (Pisan hills olive oil fair). Free entrance. On Saturday 21^st: from 3 to 8 p.m., a typical and quality food products market, at 5.30 p.m. guided olive oil tastings by ASCOE and at 7 p.m. buy a voucher for local food tastings and win a dinner in a Pontedera restaurant joining Non solo olio food event. On Sunday 22^nd: from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., a typical and quality food products market, at 12 a.m. and 7 p.m. buy a voucher for local food tastings and win a dinner in a Pontedera restaurant joining Non solo olio food event.; at 4 p.m. Laboratori del gusto-food workshops and at 5 p.m. guided olive oil tastings by ASCOE. Info: Consorzio produttori Olio delle Colline di Pisa, tel. and fax 0587 628275, mail info@olioprivilegio.com; Valdera Tourist Information Office , tel. 0587 53354, mail ufficioturistico@comune.pontedera.pi.it 

From January 12 to February 9, every Thursday evening,  Non solo olio in Pontedera restaurants: on January 12^th , at “La Cantinetta Vini”, 79/ 81 Dante Street, tel. 0587 213510; on jan.19^th . at “La Polveriera”, 54, Marconcini Street, tel. 0587 54765; on jan. 26^th . at “Aeroscalo”, 8, Roma Street, tel. 0587 52024; on February 2^nd  at “La pescaccia”, 4, delle colline Street, tel. 0587 52384, on feb. 9^th at “La Rosmarina”, 50, Diaz Street, tel.0587 292822. Admission fee: 25 euro. For info and bookings, please call the restaurants. 

Monday 23 

3.30 p.m., at UTE (Third Age University), 12, della Stazione Vecchia Street,   cultural meeting,(in Italian language): Una finestra sul mondo (a window on the world) - The Balkan question, by Mrs. Rosalba Signorini. Free entrance. Info: tel.0587-57000.

 Wednesday 25

3.30 p.m., at UTE ( Third Age University ), 12, della Stazione Vecchia Street,  meeting on Health education,(in Italian language): Overweight, Diabetes, Dyslipidemia and Hypertension (second lesson), by Mrs. Valentina Angeli. Second lesson. Free entrance. Info: tel.0587-57000.

Thursday, 26

- at 8 pm for Non solo olio food event, enjoy a very tasty dinner at “Aeroscalo” restaurant, 8, Roma Street, tel. 0587 52024. Admission fee: 25 euro. For more info and bookings,  call the restaurant. 

- 9 p.m., at UTE (Third Age University), 12, della Stazione Vecchia Street,  meeting (in Italian language) on Cancer Prevention.  Free entrance. Info: tel. 0587-57000. 

Friday 27

- 3.30 p.m., at UTE (Third Age University), 12, della Stazione Vecchia Street, discover Italy’s most beautiful artworks and landscapes with a photo-exhibition by professor Maurizio Pizzichini. Free entrance. Info: tel.0587-57000.

Saturday 28

- 6 p.m., at Otello Cirri Art Centre, 6 della Stazione Vecchia Street, inaugural opening exhibition: “Dibattito sul contemporaneo” by Egidio Innocenti and Massimo Villani. Catalogues on display. Free entrance. Info: tel.0587 57282, e-mail: cultura@comune.pontedera.pi.it

- 9.30 p.m., at Centrum Sete Sóis Sete Luas, 82, Rinaldo Piaggio Street, inaugural opening exhibition: “Pulsos” (Beats), by Diego Segura from Spain. On Saturday 28^th,at 9.30 p.m., a folk music concert by Jureduré from Calabria. Don’t forget to sample Mediterranean food and drinks at the Art Café. Free entrance. Info: ph. 0587.090493; e-mail info@7sois.org; web www.7sois.eu

- 9,30 p.m  at Il Caffè degli Artisti pub, 47, V. Veneto Street, Live Brazilian Music! Trio guitar, percussion and voice. Free entrance. Info: ph. 333 2222153 

 Sunday 29

 Childrens’ Carnival is held  from 2.30 pm to 5 pm.Carnival parade ,combining some elements of a circus

, mask and public street party, takes place in the parking near to Del Gelso street (close to Era theatre). Volere è potere local band playing folk music and dj Tueba accompany carnival ride. Entrance is free for children up to 14; entrance fee for adults is euro 3. Spray foam, stink-bombs are forbidden.

Monday 30

3.30 p.m., at UTE (Third Age University), 12, della Stazione Vecchia Street,  a cultural meeting: Una finestra sul mondo (a window on the world) – Left and Right-wing terrorism in Italy. The murder of Aldo Moro, by Mrs. Rosalba Signorini. Free entrance. Info: tel. 0587 57000

Tuesday 31 

-at 9 p.m., at Era theatre, Indipendenza Street, Il Catalogo– Aide memoire by Jean Claude Carriere, starring Ennio Fantastichini and Isabella Ferrari; directed by Valerio Binasco. Ticket prices: full € 20, reduced € 18 and for university students € 10. The presale is on: at Era theatre ticket office from Saturday 28 to Monday 30, from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. and on Tuesday January 31st, from 5.30 p.m. until the show start. On-line: www.vivaticket.it Info: Pontedera Theatre Foundation - Era Theatre - Jerzy Grotowski Park. Tel. +39 0587.55720/57034 - fax +39 0587 213631 - info@pontederateatro.it

WHAT’S ON IN FEBRUARY:

CHILDREN'S  CARNIVAL:

Thursday, 2

On February 2^nd , for Non solo olio food event, enjoy a very tasty dinner at “La Pescaccia” restaurant, 4, delle Colline Street, tel. 0587 52384. Admission fee: 25 euro. For more info and bookings, please call the restaurant. 

From Friday 3 to Monday 13

- In Market place(piazza del Mercato): Amedeo Orfei Circus. info:www.amedeorfei.it

Saturday 4

- 9,30 p.m  at Il Caffè degli Artisti pub, 47, V. Veneto Street, 1920s  jazz . Live duo piano and voice . Free entrance. Info: ph. 333 2222153  

From Friday 9 to Sunday 11

- Chocolate festival in Cavour square

From Saturday 11 to Saturday 18

- at Art Center for future generation, 9/11 F.lli Bandiera steet, exibition of contemporary art " Terrestre Incorporeo - Maurizio FALENI amd Francesco PAZIENTE". Info: Tel. 333 2621341 - liberaespressione@alice.it - www.liberaespressione.info

Monday 6 

- from 10 am to 15 pm Opening ceremony of Pontedera Urban Center .At 10 a.m. in the hall of the Municipality in  Corso Matteotti :exhibition of chosen brand for Urban Center. At 11,30 a.m. inagural ceremony at Pontedera Urban Center, 4, Brigate Partigiane street .Coffe break. 12 am meeting of  of Scientific Committees work " Pontedera and its territory" At 2,30 p.m. presentation of 2012 Programme of Activities.Free entrance.

   Thursday, 9

-at 8 pm , for Non solo olio food event, enjoy a very tasty dinner at “La Rosmarina” restaurant, 50, Diaz Street, tel. 0587 292822. Admission fee: 25 euro. For more info and bookings, please call the restaurant. 

Friday 10

- 5 p.m. at Centro per L' Arte Otello Cirri (Art Center), 6 Stazione Vecchia street, presentation of poems written by Egidio Innocenti. Free entry. Info: tel. 058757282.

 Saturday 11

 -at 9,30 p.m. at Il Caffè degli Artisti pub, 47, V. Veneto Street, International piano bar trio. Maela, the astronomo and Andrea. Free entrance. Info: ph. 333 2222153  : 

- From 10,30 a.m. to 5,30 p.m. at Centro Poliedro, Berlinguer square tel. 0587 52652, Barter Day. Second-hand goods are accepted except: food, clothes, school books. For more information: centropoliedro@gmail.com

-From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Centro per l’ Arte Otello Cirri, 3 Stazione Vecchia street, presentation of graphic folders of works of art by: Luigi Fatichini, Luca Macchi, Mauro Manetti, Claudio Parrini, Gianluca Sgherri.Free entrance.

From 11 February to 3 March

-6 p.m. at Art Galley Il Germoglio opening ceremony of exhibition " our tuscanity " II edition,works of art by: Nicoletta Germignani - Andrea Ornani - Selena Maestrini - Maddalena Tombaresi.  Gipsy music with NOTE NOIRE Quartet! Serena Moroni – violin, Tommaso Papini – guitar, Roberto Benvenuti – accordion, Mirco Capecchi – double bas.

Saturday  12

- at 530 pm at  Centro Poliedro, Berlinguer square, book-dvd presentation  "L'anima della terra vista dalle stelle", tastings of sustainable and Equitable Food  made by Caffè senza confini, in collaboration with Libreria (book shop)Roma and Centro Poliedro. It is possible to buy the book at the book stand organized by Libreria Roma. For info:: Centro Poliedro, Piazza Berlinguer, Pontedera. Tel.: 0587.52652, email: centropoliedro@gmail.com

Thursday  16

- 5.p.m. at Museo Piaggio Auditorium "Giovanni Alberto Agnelli ", 7 R. Piaggio avenue, documentary:  Internee 307101. Unkonow stories of Italian Military Internee. Free entry. Info: tel. 0587271723 

 Friday 17

-5,30 p.m. at Roma Library, della Misericordia street, Marcello Cimino  book presentation " Un Investigatore a Sorpresa " by Guido Martinelli. Will be present the author. Free entry. Info 0587 52446

-7,30 p.m. at Centro Poliedro, Berlinguer square,  " a toast  by candlelight" organized by Caffè Senza Confini and Poliedro Centre. Info: tel 058752652

 Saturday  18

-5,30 p.m. at Roma Library, della Misericordia street, Marcello Cimino  book presentation " Un Investigatore a Sorpresa " by Guido Martinelli. Will be present the author. Free entry. Info 0587 52446

-6 p.m. at Il Germoglio Art Gallery, 34 Guerrazzi street, will meet all the artists who have partecipate at " tele bianche per Alda Merini ". for the final evening when the artists work in front of the public. Free entry.

-9,30 p.m. at Il Caffè degli Artisti pub, 47, V. Veneto Street, Jazz, blues and swing quartet.  Free entrance. Info: ph. 333 2222153  

Saturday 19

- from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Era theatre, Indipendenza Street, show for children " ROCKOPERA ROBORAMA ". Reservation requiered. Info 058755720

Monday 20

-at 9 pm, at Carpi conference room,  Valtriani street,discussion meeting(in italian language) on "five senses in human communication".Entrance free.

Tuesday 21

-from 4 p.m. to 7,30 p.m. at Gallerilandia space, inside Cineplex (multiplex cinema), Strada Provinciale Tosco Romagnola, Carnival party. Free entry. Info: 058759041 www.lagalleriapontedera.it

Thursday  23

- at Libreria Roma, 18 della Misericordia steet, and Agorà circle DOUBLE appointment: 6 p.m. c/o Roma Library book presentation " Puccini e la fanciulla - anatomia di un film " and at 9,30 p.m. at Agorà circle, 20 Valtriani steet, projection of the film " Puccini e la fanciulla". Are present the director and the actors. Free entry. Info 0587 52446

-at 9 p.m., at Era theatre, Indipendenza Street,"ITIS GALILEO". Ticket prices: full € 20, reduced € 18 and for university students € 10. The presale is on: at Era theatre ticket office from Saturday 28 to Monday 30, from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. and on Tuesday January 31st, from 5.30 p.m. until the show start. On-line: www.vivaticket.it Info: Pontedera Theatre Foundation - Era Theatre - Jerzy Grotowski Park. Tel. +39 0587.55720/57034 - fax +39 0587 213631 - info@pontederateatro.it 

Friday 24

- 6 p.m. at Auditorium of Piaggio Museum, R. Piaggio 7 Avenue, conference "Over the Risorgimento. How the Vespa contributed to make Italy. " Free entrance Info: tel. 0587 57171

Saturday  25

-9,30 p.m. at Il Caffè degli Artisti pub, 47, V. Veneto Street, LIVE MUSIC.  Free entrance. Info: ph. 333 2222153 

Sunday 26

- from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Era theatre, Indipendenza Street, show for children " CON LA BAMBOLA IN TASCA". Reservation requiered. Info 058755720

WHAT’S ON IN MARCH:

  Friday 2

 9,30 p.m. at Museo Piaggio Auditorium "Giovanni Alberto Agnelli ", 7 R. Piaggio avenue, Cantina jazz. Reservation required. Info and reservations: tel. 0587271723

Saturday 3

-4 p.m. and 5,30 p.m. at Poliedro Centre, 28 Verne street, Puppet Theatre. Bucci theater company presents " Pinocchio's adventures". Price: 5 € per person. Info:380 5105799

-5 p.m. at Il Germoglio Art Gallery, 34 Guerrazzi street, live painting performance by professors of fine arts Accademy of Florence, who expose in the exibition " Our Tuscanity ". Music performance by students of Pontedera Music Accademy. Free entry. Info: 349 5608331 

-5,30 p.m. at Otello Cirri Art Centre, 6 della Stazione Vecchia Street, opening ceremony of contemporary art exhibition: Franco Benvenuti, Cinzia Mangoni, Raffaele Mantegna. Free entry

-9,15 p.m. at Era theatre, Indipendenza street: charity concert " Remembering Suor Ilaria Meoli ". Free entry.

-9,15 p.m. at at Centrum Sete Sóis Sete Luas, 82, Rinaldo Piaggio Street, inaugural opening contemporany art exhibition: “Caleidoscopio” and Nour Eddine in concert. Free entry. Info 0587.090493; info@7sois.org;

-9,30 p.m.  at Il Caffè degli Artisti pub, 47, V. Veneto Street, LIVE MUSIC "Max Amazio. Jazz in duo"  Free entrance. Info: ph. 333 2222153 

Sunday 4

- guided excursion "Night sky from San Galgano Abbey".programme:
-at 2,30 P.M. meeting point at Pontedera stadium parking(partecipants bring and drive their own cars), At 4,30 p.m. arrive at San Galgano and visit its abbey. At 6 p.m. beginning of observation with the naked eye and small telescopes. at 9 p.m. departure.at 11 pm return to Pontedera. Free participation. Info and booking:Fabio Bachini  – 393.24.71.523, Mauro Bachini – 393.03.67.290

- 3,15 p.m. meeting point for Nordic Walking excursion at equestrian center parking Lo Scoiattolo. Duration:1,30 - 2 hours. 7/8 km long. Price: 5€ per person. Info and booking: 3490537954 Tiziano. Are recommended trakking or running shoes.

-4 p.m. and 5,30 p.m. at Poliedro Centre, 28 Verne street, Puppet Theatre. Bucci theater company presents " Pinocchio's adventures". Price: 5 € per person. Info:380 5105799

Thursday 8 

-9,30 p.m.  at Il Caffè degli Artisti pub, 47, V. Veneto Street, LIVE MUSIC "Centenarios del son. Public america - latin music in quintet."  Free entrance. Info: ph. 333 2222153 

  Friday 9

-3,30 p.m. at Art Centre Otello Cirri, 3 Stazione Vecchia street, cultural meeting. Free entry. Italian language 

-from 10 am to 8 pm, Chocolate festival in Cavour square.Info: www.festivalcioccolato.it

Saturday 10

Saturday 17

- from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Era theatre, Indipendenza Street, show for children " T.O.C. TEATRI DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA PA-PA-PAPAG(H)ENO ". Reservation requiered. Info 058755720

-9,30 p. m., at Era Theater, Indipendenza Street , Passione Granata Passione Flamenco, Flamenco show with Jesus Fernandez. First event organised to celebrate 100 year of the Pontedera football team. Entrance fee € 15.

Saturday 14

- from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Era theatre, Indipendenza Street, show for children " TAM TEATROMUSICA ANIMA BLU  ". Reservation requiered. Info 058755720

- at 9,30 p.m.  at Centrum Sete Sóis Sete Luas, 82, Rinaldo Piaggio Street, inaugural opening contemporany art exhibition: “Retour aux origines”and at 10 pm SURSUMCORDA in concert. Free entry. Info 0587.090493; info@7sois.org

-9,30 p.m.  at Il Caffè degli Artisti pub, 47, V. Veneto Street, LIVE MUSIC I BORDERO' -quartetto swing e blues. Free entrance. Info: ph. 333 2222153 

 from Thursday  12 to Sunday 15 (the date has been moved from April 12-15  to May 10-13 for unfavorable weather) 

- in market square: open-air exhibition NATURAMICA dedicated to agriculture, ecology, environment, natural and organic product, animal husbandry, gardering, horniculture, food quality and more.

Friday 13

- Tibetan Monks: 12° world Tour for inner peace. At 9,30 a.m. Welcome and reception at City Council, from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. meeting with schools, at Paolo Francini Gymnastics and Massage Tosco Romagnola street 201/c. From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. –consulting- Pujas Tibetan medicine ( purification ) –  Sky charte according to Tibetan astrology purification even at home.From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. monks meeting with  citizens at the Parafarmacia delle Colline ( 120 Gagarin street, loc. Il Romito ). This program is free and open to the public.Info: info@manacitibetani.it

 Sunday 15  

Trekking through Pontedera hills, organized by Pontedera City Council and CAI Pontedera.Relatively easy and Short in duration (6 hours). Free partecipation. Meeting point: Braccini lakes parking at 10 am. Trekking Insurance can be asked in advance (at least 2 days before the excursion) at Club Alpino Italiano, 47 Saffi street. Mob.ph.3471840341.Info: www.caipontedera.it - info@caipontedera.it

- from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Era theatre, Indipendenza Street, show for children " TAM TEATROMUSICA ANIMA BLU  ". Reservation requiered. Info 058755720

Saturday 21

-6 p.m. at Il Germoglio Art Gallery, 34 Guerrazzi street, in collaboration with Lotus Dance Theatre ( Piombino ): QUANDO VIENE VERRA’ SENZA AVVISARE? Short performances of poetry and dance. Info: Facebook open group: AFRAM per l’ Arte - Galleria Il Germoglio

- 5 p.m. at Otello Cirri Art Centre, 6, della Stazione Vecchia Street,   Homage to the sculptor Pietro Küfferle reading of poems written by the youth Pietro Küfferle.At 5,45 p.m. Vernissage of the exhibition dedicated to Pietro Kufferle, italian sculptor, who in the early 20 th century worked in Russia. Info: cultura@comune.pontedera.pi.it

-9,30 p.m.  at Il Caffè degli Artisti pub, 47, V. Veneto Street, LIVE MUSIC IL CAFFE DEGLI ARTISTI , special guest Federico Bertelli (harmonic) . Free entrance. Info: ph. 333 2222153 

-9,30 p.m. at Era theater, Parco Jerzy Grotowski, Indipendenza Street , Memorial Renato Marzini - Samuele Mannucci - 10th  Anniversary:Backstage Musical.Pre-sale tickets at Pontedera Danza, 205,Tosco Romagnola street until 19th april.Info:Tel. 0587 753639 (from 4.30 to 7.30 pm). For  info: mob.ph.340 4891890 from 2.40 pm to 7.30 pm (Alberto)

Sunday 22

 -9,30 p.m. at Era theater, Parco Jerzy Grotowski, Indipendenza Street ,concert “Ciao Lucio…” dedicated to Lucio Dalla, the Italian songwriter and singer whose music became the soundtrack for the lives of generations of Italians. Entrance fee: euro 15.For info:Movimento Shalom: ph. 0571.40 04 62,  Era theater: ph. 0587.55 720 / 0587.57 034 (from 10,30 to 12,30 am – from 4 to 7 pm),Sanremo Academy: ph. 0571.41 97 50 – 0571.36 65 30

Tuesday 24

-at la Polveriera restaurant , 54, F.lli Marconcini street, Chocolate for dinner; an entire menu of recipes that include chocolate by Amedei. For information and booking: : info@ristorantelapolveriera.it; tel.0587-54765

-9,30 p.m.  at Il Caffè degli Artisti pub, 47, V. Veneto Street, LIVE MUSIC, TRIO CHANTAL . Free entrance. Info: ph. 333 2222153 

 Saturday 28

Sunday 29

  WHAT’S ON IN MAY:

May 1st

From 10 a.m. to 7,30 p.m. “1st May at the park of Villa Toscanelli”, Provinciale delle colline street. Villa Toscanelli  was the property of Riccardi family.With the marquis Riccardi of Florence, the villa experienced a period of great splendor when the rich and powerful commercial family reached its maximum notoriety under the Medici Principality, and was considered to be the clan with the highest private patrimony in Tuscany. Toscanelli acquired the Villa in 1810, and he ploughed the uncultivated fields, planted olive groves and vineyards, repaired the country houses, built foundations and added new properties,so the estate grew, resulting in a much more elegant appearance. The Villa Riccardi Toscanelli Park is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world for its natural wonders by botanists. Visitors to the park (over 25 hectares) can admire the majestic secular trees including sequoia, cedars, plantains, oaks and many conifers. On   May 1^st it is an opportunity to admire the monumental complex of high historical, artistic and environmental interest. Admission is free. 

Saturday 5 

 GUST'ARTE for children (and their parents) - the urban Trekking, a guided walking tour, discovering contemporary art and enjoying typical local food popular for children. 

From 10 to 13 

- in market square: open-air exhibition NATURAMICA dedicated to agriculture, ecology, environment, natural and organic product, animal husbandry, gardering, horniculture, food quality and more. 

Sunday 13

- 5,30 p.m. at Crocifisso church, Concordia square, Pontedera in chorus VII° edition. Sacred polyphony in memory of Giuseppe Menichetti.

Sunday 20

 MANGIALONGA – a walk through Pontedera's idyllic countryside, walking on ancient footpaths, along terraced vineyards and olive trees, sampling its finest food and wine along with its rural pace and way of life.

Sunday 27

WHAT’S ON IN JUNE:

 Wednesday 13 or Friday 15