A group of exceptional sculptures by the artist, chosen after a painstaking scientific research lasting six years, will be at the center of an incomparable exhibit. These works, which were the object of in-depth study by specialists, will give the public a unique opportunity to learn more about a still relatively unfamiliar chapter in the artistic life of the great Modigliani. Mart, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Trento and Rovereto, was established in 1987 as an autonomous institution of the Autonomous Province of Trento.
MATISSE AND MICHELANGELO a meeting of two great artists seduced by form. Starting February 11, 2011, Artematica and Fondazione Brescia Musei will present "Matisse. La seduzione di Michelangelo", an exhibit that analyzes the relationship between the sculptures and paintings of the French artist, starting out from a study of Michelangelo's art. The works of these two artists are compared in an innovative way in this important exhibit at the Santa Giulia Museum of Brescia that takes a completely new approach in interpreting Matisse's extraordinary art.
Puegnago-Fiera takes place on the first weekend of September as it has for the past thirty years. The 2010 edition will be held from September 3 to 6, 2010 on the Beato Don Giuseppe Baldo Square in the center of Puegnago del Garda, which has a splendid view of Lake Garda and the Valtenesi Valley. One of the most particular products that originates on the Brescian banks of Lake Garda is Groppello, a unique wine that is made from the local Groppello grape which is only found in the Valtenesi valley and has become very popular in recent years due to renewed interest in ancient grape vines.
Circolo Vela Gargnano officially presented the 60th edition of the Centomiglia at Lefay Resorts & Spa Lago di Garda. The president of the yacht club of Gargnano illustrated the many new things planned for the "diamond anniversary" of the lake regatta that will be held next September 11 and 12. The Asso 99 Italian Open championship (also open to foreign crews) will be held during the last week of August. September 5 is the date for the 43rd Gorla Trophy - 50Miglia races, while the Multi Cento - Zuccoli Trophy and the Cento People events will be held on September 11, the same day as the Centomiglia.
A "deliciously tempting" food and wine fair with music and entertainment in the little streets, squares and gardens of the ancient and charming village of Pieve di Tremosine. Visitors take a culinary journey back in time and, in a joyful, entertaining atmosphere, taste the wonderful food of traditional local cuisine, explore the old town and enjoy the uniquely magnificent views of Pieve.
Every Friday from May to September ... have a happy hour by visiting the farms of Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori of Garda. WINE CELLARS, CRUSHERS, FARM HOLIDAY CENTRES, AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD PRODUCERS would like to offer you a happy hour tasting Doc Wines, Garda oil, various kinds of cold meat and salami and regional products.
This historical ornithological-hunting fair has always been held on the feast day of the Blessed Virgin. Created as a birdcall festival, the Bird Festival in Cisano di Bardolino has always been a must-see date for hunters and farmers. The popular birdcall market was revived a few years ago. The chief attraction is the Gara delle Primavere [The Spring Competition], which takes place on Wednesday, September 8th.
33° International Tennis Tournament "Citta' Di Limone", 28th August to 4th September 2010 - The 'Citta di Limone' tournament reaches this year the 33th edition. Traditional appointment for this important event on the lake Garda, represents the 'stage' of exciting challenges also thank to the numerous foreign participants who left often their trace in the history of this competition.
The Hispaniola is almost ready and the crew has been recruited. Are you ready to set sail? A new voyage in a fairytale world awaits you... The streets and squares of Riva del Garda, transformed into desert islands and sunny bays, will be the setting of an exciting adventure. A voyage in the fairytale is the most eagerly awaited show of la Notte di Fiaba - Fairytale Night: it's the most exciting, entertaining, and original night of the year!
Palio delle Mura is an ancient Veneto-style rowing contest that uses the typical Garda boats. The boats compete to win the Palio by rowing from Porto Cappuccini to the Canale di Mezzo along the canals of the "Fortress" that line the ancient walls of Peschiera del Garda.
Medieval dances and folklore. "Rustico Medioevo" was the first real medieval event of the Trentino region that paved the way, especially in the nineties, for many other festivals, exhibitions, and performances held in medieval villages and castles. It was also one of the first to recognize and celebrate culture and cuisine, combining art, poetry, street performances, recitals, concerts, choral music, and folk dances with local traditional recipes, rediscovering the dish that is one of the symbols of the event: the peveraa.
Goethe was the first German "tourist" captivated by enchanting lake Garda. He wrote on September 12, 1786: "I could have traveled to Verona this evening, but I would have missed a marvel of nature, an enchanting spectacle: Lake Garda. I didn't want to miss it, and I was magnificently repaid for this detour." The great Romantic poet was just one of the first of a huge number of visitors who cross the Alps each year to admire the environmental, cultural, and artistic beauty of Lake Garda.
The partnership agreement, which will affect the whole province and Riva del Garda, has already officially taken off with the arrival of the youth teams in the summer of 2010. The official presentation of this important partnership agreement between Trentino and the Bayern Munich of the president Franz Beckenbauer, was signed on May 18 at the Munich headquarters of the German team.
Stellar pre-event in Arco with Rock Master's top climbers. The Rock Master 2010 program, which will take place in Arco from July 16 to 18, 2010, is a pre-event of the 2011 IFSC World Championship that will be held in Arco next year. Arco is preparing to host the biggest climbing event in years with a completely remodeled Climbing Stadium. At the center is the now legendary Rock Master artificial wall, with two transparent shells that cover the two large sheer walls where the Lead events will take place.
An Evening of "Ancient sounds and flavours in the olive grove" - Limone sul Garda 15 August 2010. "An Evening of Ancient sounds and flavours in the olive grove" ...in the magical atmosphere of the Gulf of Limone sul Garda. Take a pleasant stroll through town to discover the ancient culinary traditions of Garda, with music, markets, and tasting wine sessions featuring local food and wine.
National Italian Radio Event, June 18-19, 2010, Historic Town Center in Riva del Garda. Italy's radio stations and their announcers and deejays will meet in Riva del Garda on June 18 and 19 for a unique event that will turn the entire city into a huge radio station. The small squares, streets, and lakefront boulevard of Riva del Garda will host seminars, happenings, and shows. Riva del Garda will welcome not just major national networks, but also storical national stations, local stations, and several important foreign radio networks.
The municipalities of Arco and Ledro are preparing to welcome the European Music Festival on June 21, 2010, which will be the star of the first day of summer in 120 nations worldwide, from Argentina to Zambia and especially in European countries. Across the continents, the notes of countless performers that will animate the most famous, crowded squares and the most hidden streets in cities such as Barcelona, London, Paris, but also in Ramallah or Sarajevo will stop in the historic town center of Arco and the Ledro village of Bezzecca to welcome summer in a spirit of multicultural vivacity.
The Arcobonsai convention in Arco is an interesting opportunity for bonsai growers and collectors. Expert Italian instructors ensure a very high technical-qualitative level through workshops, talks, and all sorts of advice. The conference also hosts a market-exhibit that is certainly the best occasion in Italy for choosing all the material and equipment that a bonsai grower needs.
Italy’s most exciting road bicycle race will arrive in Lake Garda to thrill biking enthusiasts and athletes. This year, the “Giro d’Italia”, which will start on May 8 in Amsterdam, will arrive in Verona on May 30, 2010. On May 27, 2010, the 18th stage of the race will travel from Garda along most of the western coast of Lake Garda, which is an extraordinary natural amphitheater for major sports events. The general calendar includes five mountain top finishes, seven sprinter stages, three individual timed trials (including one mountain time trial) and a team time trial.
from 30 april to 2 may 2010 Congress Palace and opposite Parking Area in Riva del Garda International Mountain Bike Meeting 4 days fair and festival : Novelties, developments and trends of the season. Testing, testing, testing the latest bikes from the best manufacturers, Test show-jumping course of one`s own bike at the festival area SCOTT Nightsprint with qualification for everyone and SCOTT Riders party SCOTT Junior Trophy for the MTB-Stars of tomorrow ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIKE Marathon powered by VAUDE on Sunday on a new route.
Three Sundays for a tour, lake to mountain, to discover the flavors of Malcesine Sunday, May 2 - 9 - 23
The splendid town of Malcesine, on the eastern bank of Lake Garda, will take you from the lake to the slopes of Mount Baldo for a delicious food experience. Thanks to Fish & Chef, the new food and wine event, three Sundays in May (2, 9, and 23) will be devoted to discovering three symbolic products of the area: Lake Garda fish, Malcesine’s DOP extra-virgin olive oil, and the herbs of Mount Baldo, to which Malcesine is linked by way of a new panoramic cableway that reaches an altitude of 2,000 meters in just a few minutes.
'S-ciapì' is played on Easter Sunday in Pieve di Tremosine. This is a very old, traditional game using hard-boiled eggs decorated with natural colours made from infusions of herbs or fruit/vegetable peel. To play the game, one contestant holds a hard-boiled egg in his hand while the other contestant hits it with another egg. The winner is the one who manages to keep his egg intact. The loser must give their egg to the winner. This game evokes the simple, traditional pastimes of yesteryear, taking the contestants back to a time when people managed to enjoy themselves with very simple things. The event also features music, cakes and white wine.
2010 Giro del Trentino looking up Stage 2 to end in S.Martino di Castrozza The 34th edition of the Giro del Trentino (April 20 to 23, 2010) will guarantee another exciting sport event. Race organisers announced the details of the second stage, Giro del Trentino Queen Stage, that will lead the peloton to the 1st categorized mountain top finish up to San Martino di Castrozza (1466m). The deal has been sealed between San Martino di Castrozza touristic head office and "Gruppo Sportivo Alto Garda". The 2010 Giro del Trentino opens with an individual time trial on April 20 along Garda Lake (Trentino's side). Stage 2 will cross Passo del Brocon (1615 metres) and Passo Gobera (Category Two, 998 metres) before the 13,7km long final ascent up to San Martino di Castrozza (marked out by a maximum gradient of 10 per cent).
Vinitaly is a great business opportunity. Thanks to direct matching activities such as the online Buyers Club, the GDO Buyers Club, workshops, and targeted sampling sessions, more contacts can be made during the five-day exhibition than throughout the rest of the year. Italian and foreign exhibitors present their best products in an exhibit area covering nearly 80,000 net square meters. There are 10,000 extra square meters for technical sampling sessions, food & wine pairings, haute cuisine, and much more. The world of wine is made of men and women who passionately preserve its history and culture while embracing the future. Vinitaly in Verona is where these people meet.
from 14 febraury to 1 march 2010 Resort Riva del Garda - Arco - Torbole sul Garda - Nago - Tenno - Lago di Tenno - Dro – Drena The colours, costumes, music and merriment: Carnival has always been the favourite festival of children, but in Garda Trentino it is a joy for grownups as well. Rites associated with the reawakening of life, local fairs, food festivals and lots of fun! There are many occasions to re-experience the ancient rites of the tradition in the villages of Garda Trentino.