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Date: 14 - 18 OCTOBER 2009
Venue: Montecasino Piazza
Genre: Italian Cultural Festival
Official Website: www.italiainpiazza.co.za |
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What better place to host an Italian Festival than Montecasino!
Italian Film Festival
Film Review by Adriano Pintaldi, President of the Roma International Film Festival. Screening of contemporary films at Nu Metro cinema 15 from the 12th - 18th October. All films are in Italian with English subtitles. See schedule below.
Concert of Movie Soundtracs
Grand opening in the Piazza of the week's events with a concert of music from film soundtracks, conducted by Maesto Stelvio Cipriani and accompanied by an orchestra made up of local musicians. Snippets of Italian films to be screened on the big screen in the Piazza on Wednesday 14th October at 20h15.
Italian Sports Car and Motorbike Display
Italian technology and its love affair with speed and luxury will be represented by an incredible range of sports cars displayed in the Piazza: from Ferrari to Maserati and Alfa Romeo. And don't forget the bikes: Ducati is a true icon of the Italian lifestyle! On the Piazza from the 14th - 18th October.
Flag Throwers from Asti - Direct from Italy
Every evening of the festival the "Sbandieratori di Asti" will delight you with their extraordinary flag throwing skills, performing in the Piazza in their Renaissance costumes. 14th - 18th October.
Cooking Demonstrations
Some of the most delicious Italian dishes will be cooked for you live in the Piazza, from Friday to Sunday, by Mastrantonio's best Italian chefs. 16th October: 18h00, 17th October: 14h00, 16h00 and 18h00, 18th October: 13h00
Luxottica New Eyewear Collections Fashion Show
Launch of the 2010 Collections (Ray Ban, Oakley, Vogue, Arnette, Chanel, Prada, Versace etc.) with the participation of young Italian South African designers. In the Montecasino Ballroom at 20h30, 15th October.
Book at www.computicket.co.za
Cristiana Pegoraro Concert
Classical music by the famous Italian pianist in the Piazza at 19h00 on Thursday 15 October at 19h00.
50 years of Italian music
A celebration of the best Italian pop music in the Piazza. Ranging from Lucio Dalla to Celentano and from Modugno to Paolo Conte. Friday 16th October at 20h00.
Italjazz
Jazz concert in the Piazza at 20h00 on Saturday 17th October. Italian and South African fusion jazz, with the participation of nine extraordinary Italian musicians.
Book Launch - Italian footprints in South Africa
Launch of the book which illustrates the contribution that Italians have made to South Africa from 1688 to the present day. In the Piazza at 14h30 on Sunday 18 October.
Ristorante Peroni
Experience the style of Italian street-side dining with superb cuisine at @ Monte Wine Bar and in the Piazza 14th - 18th October. Live a little. La vita e bella! Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Film Festival at Nu Metro Cinema 15
| 12 October, 20:00 |
L'Ultimo Pulcinella |
| 13 October, 20:00 |
Ex |
| 15 October, 20:00 |
Otto E Mezzo |
| 17 October, 14:30 |
Fortapasc |
| 17 October, 17:00 |
Papà Di Giovanna |
| 18 October, 17:00 |
Signorina Effe |
| 18 October, 17:00 |
Il Bell'Antoio | |