Events 2012 - April

events 2012 on the Riviera of Rimini

april

events 2012

on the Riviera of Rimini

april fino al 04.04.2012 Riccione Indoor swimming pool Via Monterosa National Youth Swimming Championships Free entrance Info: T. 0541 644410 www.sportariccione.it fino al 29.04.2012 Santarcangelo di Romagna Monte di PietĂ Via della Costa 15 In the World of Tonino Guerra The exhibition, designed by the poet and with a layout based on his instructions, narrates the artistic career of the maestro from his first sketches right through to the furniture he designed and naturally, also includes his poetry. It takes on a special meaning given the recent death of Tonino Guerra on 16/03/2012.

Time: from Tuesday to Saturday 4.00-6.30 pm; Sundays 4.00-7.00 pm (closed Mondays).

Free entrance

Info: T. 0541 624270 www. comune.santarcangelo.rn.it until 03.06.2012 Rimini From Vermeer to Kandinsky, masterpieces from the world A new and fascinating exhibition made possible thanks to collaboration with many international museums; the pieces on display date from the mid-fifteenth century to the twentieth century. The Italian eighteenth century focuses on Venetian artists, ranging from Canaletto to Guardi and from Tiepolo to Bellotto, represented in a selection of their key pieces. Tuscany and the Veneto in the sixteenth century and Caravaggio-style paintings in the seventeenth century offer visitors a broad overview of the main figures that marked the course of history of art over the last five centuries in Europe and America.

Opening times: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 7.00 pm; Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am 8.00 pm Entrance fee payable Info and bookings: T. 0422 429999 www.lineadombra.it -1-

05. - 09.04.2012 Rimini On the beach n. 34 Paganello 2012. Beach Ultimate Frisbee World Cup The 22nd edition of the Frisbee World Cup returns to Rimini for new and thrilling matches: young people from all over the world, the best European squads and top teams from America and 25 other countries around the world come together for competitions, music, shows and fun and to enjoy each others’ company.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 743187 www.paganello.com 06. - 09.04.2012 Cattolica Piazza Primo Maggio and promenade Festival of Ancient Flavours Exhibition, tasting and sale of traditional products.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 966697 www.cattolica.net 06.04.2012 Montefiore Conca Piazza della Libertà Good Friday Procession Historical re-enactment in period costume through the

streets of the small town, with music and lauds.

Time: 9.00 pm Free entrance Info: T. 0541 980035 06.04.2012 Montegridolfo St. Rocco Church Re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross with procession Time: 9.00 pm Free entrance Info: T. 0541 855054 www. comune.montegridolfo.rn.it 06.04.2012 Pennabilli Procession of the Jews on Good Friday Free entrance Info: T. 0541 928659 www.pennabilliturismo.it 07. – 09.04.2012 Bellaria Igea Marina Bellaria, Via Paolo Guidi Igea Marina, Viale Ennio A Thousand Lights (Milleluci) Easter in Bellaria Igea Marina 07 and 08.04.2012 At Easter the pedestrian precincts of the town come to life with music and entertainment for a preview of summer 2012. DJ -2-

sets by “old” radio DJs and “young” emerging DJs from the town’s leading nightspots.

08.04.2012 Easter. 9.30 pm Piazza Matteotti, Bellaria, Dolcenera in concert.

09.04.2012 Beach in front of Piazzale Kennedy, 10.00 am Easter Runabout (Ruzzolina di Pasqua): to rediscover old local traditions dedicated to children; a fun egg race along the tracks on the sand dunes on the beach, with coloured boiled eggs used as marbles.

4.00 pm Piazzetta Biblioteca, The Giant Egg: the many surprises inside are given to all the children present.

09.04.2012 from 3.00 - 6.00 pm Spring Carnival a parade of floats brings colour to the town, to the delight of adults and children alike.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 343808 www.comune.bellaria-igeamarina.rn.it 07. – 09.04.2012 Misano Adriatico Easter in Misano Street markets, music shows and various other attractions.

08.04.2012 Piazza della Repubblica 4.00 pm, Notes between the Sky and Earth a

comedy theatre show, balancing acts, juggling and music shows.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 615520 www.misanoeventi.misano.org 08. – 09.04.2012 Riccione Easter in Riccione 08.04.2012 Preview Riccione Fashion Boulevard recreates the glamour of the great films of the past to set the mood for video clips and photographs shot on location in Viale Ceccarini, Viale Ippolito Nievo and Viale Dante. Trendy creations by leading fashion designers that can be found in the best boutiques in the area that are also partners of the initiatives - will be shown on set. Time 5.00 pm.

09.04.2012 Gardens of Villa Mussolini, Lungomare della Repubblica In the Garden (En Jardin) A tasty and relaxing picnic with live music. Lots of specialities created and prepared for the occasion will be available in baskets that can be purchased and eaten sitting on the lawn. In the afternoon, lunch turns into a snack with savoury dishes -3-

making way for sweet treats.

Whilst targeting a young crowd, the event will also focus on families. Thanks to the collaboration of the “Libreria Bianca e Volta” bookshop there’ll also be a stall selling books, readings of fairytales and an educational workshop for children.

Time: from 11.00 am to sunset.

Info: Tourist Information Board T. 0541 693302 www.riccione.it 09.04.2012 Montescudo Santa Maria del Piano 32nd Garagolo Festival (scientific: Aporrhais Pespelecani) Traditional event with this delicious seafood, food stands and music.

Time: afternoon Free entrance Info: T. 0541 864014 339 8608252 www.comune.montescudo.rn.it 09.-15.04.2012 Riccione on the beach, the arbor to Marano 15th Beach Line Festival International beach volleyball tournament.

Free entrance

Info: T. 0541 693302 www.riccione.it 10.04. e 17.04.2012 Rimini Cinema Tiberio Via San Giuliano 16 Opera Live Emotions in music on the big screen, review of the best opera productions of recent years.

10.04.2012 - 8.00 pm in the Ancient Theatre of Taormina delayed, Nabucco by Giuseppe Verdi 17.04.2012 - 8.15 pm live from the Royal Opera House in London, Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi Entrance fee payable Info and bookings: T. 328 2571483 www.cinematiberio.it 14. - 15.04.2012 Bellaria Igea Marina Bellaria, on the beach, the arbor to Piazzale Kennedy Sand and Golf Golf tournament on the sand.

Time: 10 am Free entrance Info: 0541 343808 www.sabbiaegolf.it

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14.- 15.04.2012 Rimini on the beaches 9, 10 29th Kites on the beach “Research Flies” A weekend of fun and entertainment with kite flying, kite-building workshops and social commitment, organized by the RiminiVola Kite Club, in collaboration with the Italian Leukaemia Association (AIL).

Time: 10.00 am - 6.30 pm Free entrance Info: T. 368 7791719 www.riminivola.it

of this great musical genre.

15.04.2012 Daniel Melingo & Maldito Tango: an Argentine singer and multiinstrumentalist, Melingo reinvents the tango of Buenos Aires and the milonga with his group Maldito Tango.

22.04.2012 Giovanni Guidi’s The Unknown Rebel Band. The formation includes members of the promising younger generations of the Italian jazz scene and musicians of consolidated fame.

Info: T. 0541 24152 Advance sales online: www.vivaticket.it.

Time: 9.15 pm Entrance fee payable www.crossroads-it.org

15.04.2012 Misano Adriatico Misano World Circuit Via Daijiro Kato, 10 Ferrari Club Italia Trophy Automobile race.

Info: T. 0541 618511 - 613103 www.misanocircuit.com 15. e 22.04.2012 Rimini Atti Theatre, Via Cairoli Crossroads 2012. Jazz and More in Emilia Romagna Itinerant jazz music festival. A stimulating musical journey through the many different souls of contemporary jazz, taking into account some important historical experiences

17.04.12 Riccione Cinepalace, Via Virgilio 19 CineOpera Festival: Rigoletto Opera and ballet festival on the big screen.

Time: 8.00 pm Entrance fee payable Info: T. 0541 605176 www.riccioneperlacultura.it 20.04.2012 Rimini Novelli Theater, Via Cappellini 3 Mario Biondi concert

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Time: 9.15 pm Entrance fee payable Info: T. 0541 793811 www.teatroermetenovelli.it

Time: 21 Entrance fee payable Info: T. 0541 395698 www.stadiumrimini.net

20. – 24.04.2012 Rimini Rimini Fiera, Via Emilia, 155 Technodomus Expo of Woodworking Technology for the Furnishing and Construction Industries Time: 9.30 am – 6.00 pm Info: T. 0541 744111 www.technodomus.it

22. – 25.04.2012 Saludecio Saluserbe 25th edition This is a benchmark for all spring events in the hills near Rimini; in fact, since 1988 it has built itself a reputation in the region in terms of events dedicated to herbal medicine, medicinal plants, agriculture, natural diets, alternative medicine, bio-architecture, sustainability and the environment in general.

Time: 9.30 am – 8.00 pm Free entrance Info: T. 0541 869719 – 869721 http://saluserbe.ottocentofestiv alsaludecio.it

21. – 22.04.2012 Misano Adriatico Piazza della Repubblica Segavecchia Festival Re-enactment of an ancient popular tradition, with allegorical floats, folk music, games, a fun fair, food and wine stands, street markets, fireworks and a grand finale with bonfire.

Time: Saturday 6.00 pm, Sunday 10 am Free entrance Info: 0541 615520 www.misanoeventi.misano.org 21.04.2012 Rimini 105 Stadium, Piazzale Pasolini Massimo Ranieri concert

25.04.2012 Mondaino Arboreto Spring walk A day in close contact with nature.

Guided walk to discover the nature and history of the hills of Mondaino. At around 1.00 pm at the Arboretum, rustic lunch accompanied by traditional music.

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Entrance fee payable Info: T. 0541 869046 www.paliodeldaino.it 27.04.2012 Rimini Novelli Theater, Via Cappellini 3 Noemi concert RossoNoemi Tour 2012 Time: 9.00 pm Entrance fee payable Info: T. 0541 793811 www.teatroermetenovelli.it 28.04. - 01.05.2012 Bellaria Igea Marina Bellaria, Piazza Matteotti Il Pinzimonio, food days Three days to discover the colours and flavours of our traditional products thanks to numerous food stands and with entertainment and music too.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 346808 www.comune.bellaria-igeamarina.rn.it 28.04.-01.05.2012 Cattolica streets and squares in the centre Cattolica in bloom Flower and ornamental plant market.

40th edition. Covering over four thousand square metres, the

event attracts around a hundred nursery owners from all over Italy and there are shows and entertainment too.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 966697 www.cattolica.net 29.04. - 01.05.2012 Bellaria Igea Marina Igea Marina, beaches 72-81 12th Young Volley on the beach Men’s and women’s sand volleyball tournament.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 343808 www.sandvolley.it 29.04.2012 Mondaino School, Via Fonte Leali 24 th Latinus Ludus Latin competition for high school pupils.

Free antrance Info: 0541 981674 www.latinusludus.it 29.04.2012 Rimini 105 Stadium, Piazzale Pasolini Champions on Ice For over 30 years this is has been the most famous and fascinating figure skating show ever. With performances by

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Evgeny Plushenko, acclaimed as the best male skater in the history of this sport, as well as the stars of the World Figure Skating Championships.

Time: 9.00 pm Entrance fee payable Info: T. 0541 395698 www.ticketone.it

30.04.2012 Rimini Novelli Theater, Via Cappellini 3 Fiorella Mannoia concert Time: 9.00 pm Entrance fee payable Info: T. 0541 793811 www.teatroermetenovelli.it

30.04.2012 Riccione Piazzale Ceccarini Beautiful Fashion Night Fashion Shows Italian fashion takes to the catwalk in Riccione offering the general public an insight into the new Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter 2012 collections.

The evening is presented by Elena Santarelli with the presence of many famous show-business names including Laura Barriales and Cecilia Capriotti.

Free entrance Info: T. 0541 426050 www.riccione.it

by Province of Rimini Tourism Department • manager, Symon Buda • editor, Cinzia medici • layout, Marino Campana • communications office, Cora Balestrieri • photos taken from the Photographic Archives of the Province of Rimini thanks: for the park Oltremare dolphins and the Club Riminivola kites tel. 0541.716371 - 380 www.riviera.rimini.it turismo@provincia.rimini.it

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