The program of the May of 2017 Monuments in Naples, dedicated to Totò with many events, exhibitions, shows and guided tours!
Il May of the 2017 Monuments will be entirely dedicated to Totò, along with everyone else events for Antonio De Curtis conceived in the city on the occasion of the 50 years since his death. For this reason, the event was titled 'or May in Totò while the specific program with all the events has been called ColTotò, thanks to all the reflections that the Prince of Laughter still inspires today.
The many initiatives, in whose realization participated both the institutions and the associations that every year commit themselves for this event are divided into shows, concerts, performances, guided tours, tourist routes with special thanks to the Carabinieri who will participate with a musical tribute. It will be a concert that will take place on May 5 in Market Square, the one that hosted one of the three great funerals for Totò.
Among the many initiatives, also the program of the May Neapolitan that enhances the Made in Naples excellence.
The events will take place from the April 28 to the 4 June, then giving the la to the many other events that will introduce summer in Naples and that will certainly continue to pay homage to Totò.
May Program of 2017 Monuments
In the program that follows we point out some of the most important events, referring to the site of the Municipality (at the end of the article) for the complete program.
Events for Totò
Thanks Totò
From April to July
An artistic project with the participation of visual artists and poets who interact with the tragicomic art of Totò. I will be a journey through the urban fabric of Naples divided into Chapters:
- Chapter One: Laughter nourishes the body and the spirit. In the access road Maschio Angioino - Lungomare Caracciolo and a third surprise location.
- Chapter Two: the Wood. Courtyard of the Church of San Domenico Maggiore
- Chapter Three: The spirit of Totò. Piazza San Domenico Maggiore.
Totò Genio
From the 12 April to the 9 July
An exhibition in three different locations to discover Totò's universal art and his relationship with cinema, television and advertising. The details in the our dedicated article.
Pinocchio in the heart of Naples
From 8 April to 30 June
An exhibition in the Church of the Santissima Annunziata with illustrations and drawings by important artists from 1901 to today and the original animated coffee-makers by Riccardo Dalisi. Calls Totocchi they are a clear reference to the link that existed between Totò and the figure of Pinocchio. The our article for all the details.
What do you say Totò
From the 26 April to the 16 May
Hundreds of Italian and international artists exhibit their works for dialogue with Totò. All the info in the article on What do you say Totò.
T'Appost
From 11 May to 30 June
An original exhibition in which Totò's face will be reproduced by thousands of recycled metal caps, thanks to the inventiveness of the artist Luigi Masecchia. The details in the article on show T'Appost.
The Spirit of Totò
In Piazza San Domenico Maggiore and in the inner courtyard of the Church a very suggestive show for Toto among colored lamps, balloons in flight, an artificial forest and poems by Neapolitan artists. Our article for the event program.
Exhibitions
Helmut Newton
From the 25 February to the 18 June
One of the most important photographers of the 900th century, Helmut Newton immortalized above all the female figure. In the exhibition al PAN 200 shots from three of his books. The our article on the exhibition for all the details.
Windows on Gaza
From May 20 to 6 June
The works of the Shababik collective of Gaza city on display.
a project by FotografiSenzaFrontiere onlus and the Italian Center for Cultural Exchange "Vik" Gaza, with the friendly participation of Andrea Camilleri and the Pepetra Cultural Association.
Where: Church of San Severo al Pendino, via Duomo 286
Timetables: 9-19.00 / 9-14 hours
Info: omar.suleiman@hotmail.it | Photographers without borders
Naples Unveiled - between Sacredness and Esotericism
From April 20 to May 4 and May 22 to 4 June
Photographic exhibition by Mario Zifarelli, an exciting journey of images and texts present in Naples full of hidden beauties or not very visible even by the citizens who live there. Different shots from the usual and details of an esoteric symbolism hidden among alleys, palaces, churches and squares.
Where: Cloister Santa Maria La Nova
Info: 081 5462321 | Ziffarelli
Guided tours
Antonio, Prince of Naples
30th April
By the cultural association NarteA.
Where: appointment at the Banco di Napoli Historical Archive
Schedule: 11.30
Price:€8
Info and reservations: nartea@gmail.com | 3397020849
Misery and Nobility
30th April
Edited by Parteneapolis
Where: meeting at Piazza Monteoliveto
Schedule: 9.30
Price: €8
Info and reservations: info@parteneapolis.it | 3203512220
47 Dead speaking… at the Fontanelle Cemetery
14st May
By the ASD and APS VIVIQUARTIERE Association
Where: appointment at the Materdei Metro Station
Schedule: 11.00
Price: €5
mail info@viviquartiere.com cell. 33396304072
Protected marine area Submerged park of Gaiola (by boat)
14st May
By the Gaiola Interdisciplinary Study Center Association onlus
Schedule: 10.30, 12.30 and 15.00
Price: €12
Info and reservations: info@gaiola.org | 3285947790
And if you had met Leopardi!… Vergiliano Piedigrotta Park a Temple of poetry in
heart of Naples
28st May
Organized by the Cultural Archeology of Naples
Where: appointment at the Mergellina Metro Station
Schedule: 10.30
Price: €8
Info and reservations: info@archeologianapoli.com | 3494570346
Other events
Vomero Fest
From the 12 14 May
A festival with events and shows in the heart of Vomero with the birth of the Via delle Stelle where the first will be dedicated to Totò. Our article on Vomero Fest for other details.
The faces of comedy from Tòò to Troisi
10st May
Giuseppina Scognamiglio, Totò is born - by the Department of Humanities, XNUMXnd level Master in dramaturgy and cinematography.
Where: University of Naples Federico II - Department of Humanities, room 342
Schedule: 14.30
Info: pasquale.sabbatino@unina.it | Department of Humanistic Studies 081 253 5537
Bach and his time
30th April
A youth orchestra of strings the Roma Youth String Orchestra in a classical concert between baroque and late baroque music from Vivaldi to Bach.
Where: Church of the Gesù Nuovo, Piazza del Gesù
Schedule: 19.30
Price: free entry
Info: 3287087963; mail info@iolm.it; Iolm
Musical paths
1st May
musical performance to enrich the free visit to the Museum at the end of which i
visitors will be involved in Body Percussion activities led by an expert and with
the use of famous symphonies
10 euro - under 18: 8 euro (the cost of the ticket includes a visit to the site and participation
Where: National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa
Schedule: 11.00
Info: 3402399453 | info@associazionemousike.com
We talked to llengua nosta
13st May
Identity evening in Neapolitan language with presentation of books, exhibition of materials from the Bonelli Collection, show "O surdato 'e Gaeta" by Ferdinando Russo and Michele Zaccaro and a memory of Totò.
Where: Piazza Dante
Schedule: 17.00
Info: crlcpz@libero.it; nazariobruno@libero.it; cell. 3339603493 - 3332846352
Harmonic Naples
28st May
Introduction to harmonic singing for everyone with research of the inner sound and collective harmonization (2 hours introduction, 2 hours choir)
Where: Convent of San Domenico Maggiore, Sala del Capitolo
Schedule: 17.30-22.00
Price: 10 euro (15 the couple)
Info and reservations: francesca@livelocalnapoli.it | 3334279479
100 artists on the Lungomare Partenope
28st May
100 Artists on the Lungomare Partenope, by the Napolarte Association. Parade of art and crafts with the performance of dancers, actors, musicians and poets.
Where: Lungomare Partenope
Schedule: from 9.00 am to 20.00 pm
