Lots of events for this first weekend in Naples in November, including court dances, yoga in museums and space travel.
Start the first weekend of events in Naples in November 2015, full of initiatives and activities for all tastes.
First Erri De Luca will set his life to music through the "proven music", As defined by him, at the Teatro Bellini. Also, in his honor, Sunday 8 November will be organized a day a Piazza Municipio, with an intervention by De Luca himself, to enhance the freedom of word.
Also for this weekend the castagna will become the protagonist of two festivals, one with the one of the wine. In the most important places of the historical center of Naples the street art will give free rein to anti-conformist messages, while the Palace of Caserta will host the Great Bourbon Ball, an initiative that will immerse visitors in an atmosphere of other times with dances and dresses of the past. In addition, for a mix of relaxation and culture, it is possible to attend the meetings of yoga both at Certosa di San Martino.
Cultural events in Naples
Erri De Luca at Bellini
For this weekend, Erri De Luca, a multifaceted artist, will music his life at the Bellini Theater through a sort of musical autobiography, which he defined "proven music". His songs will be arranged by Stefano di Battista's sax and sung by Nicky Nicolai. For the occasion, the artist, poet and writer will direct the band composed of Andrea Rea on piano, Roberto Pistolesi on drums and Daniele Sorrentino on bass.
When: from 3 to 8 November 2015
Where: Teatro Bellini of Naples, via Conte di Ruvo 14
The complete program is in the article dedicated to Erri De Luca at Bellini
Naples Paint Stories
For this weekend, Naples has organized a walk in the historic center between historical and cultural culture street. For the occasion, several contemporary artists of the spray cans they will be protagonists of theirs murals and graffiti widespread among the Spanish Neighborhoods and the center of Naples. The messages of these stencils on the walls want to transmit anti-conformism and political and social struggles, masked behind the historical and artistic beauties of the city of Naples.
When: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2015
Where: meeting point at the entrance of Palazzo Giusso in Largo San Giovanni Maggiore Pignatelli
All the details of the event are in the article dedicated to Naples Paint Stories
La Traviata by Ferzan Ozpetek
The ancient and well-known opera by Giuseppe Verdi "La Traviata"Will be staged, from 3 to 13 November 2015, at the Teatro San Carlo, with the revisitation of Ferzan Ozpetek. The Turkish director, who deeply analyzes the psychology of the characters, has moved the setting to 1910, in an oriental Paris, whose sets were created by Dante Ferretti. La Traviata tells the love story between Violetta Valery and Alfredo Germont, a love thwarted by Alfredo's father and which will end with Violetta's death.
When: from 3 to 13 November 2015
Where: San Carlo Theater, via San Carlo 98
The specific indications of the show are in the article dedicated to La Traviata by Ferzan Ozpetek
Let's explore the universe
Until mid-November, the Auchan Shopping Center of Naples, will host the educational-scientific exhibition "Let's explore the universe“, A realistic path inside the starry sky and between galaxies.
The initiative, for young and old, involves traveling in space through a Multimedia planetarium with an 3D projector, through which you will be catapulted into space and among the beauties of our universe. One will be set up in the Parthenope Room Astrography exhibition, with the most exciting photos directly from space.
We also remind you that the Center hosts around 80 shops for shopping and entertainment.
When: from 31 October to 15 November 2015
Where: Auchan Shopping Center, Via Argine 380
Detailed information on the event is in the article dedicated to Let's explore the universe
National Day of Urban Trekking
From the 31 October and for 3 successive weekends, in Naples there will be the National Day of Urban Trekking, an initiative full of events and programs. There are about 50 cities of art participating in the event and the title is "Food for the soul, food for the body", As part of Expo 2015. It is a program that combines the cultural and artistic places of the city with food and wine products, with the possibility of implementing a "vagabonding" tourism suitable for everyone and that brings physical well-being without particular efforts.
When: every Saturday and Sunday from 31 October to 15 November 2015
Where: various places in Naples
The program of the initiative is in the article dedicated to National Day of Urban Trekking
Yoga in museums
From the end of October and until mid-December, at the Certosa di San Martino and Royal Palace, there will be real sessions of yoga. The meetings, inside the museum structures, will combine culture and art with relaxation techniques for psychophysical well-being. The program and activities are varied and the aim is to associate theoriental meditative art to the artistic and very ancient beauties of the city of Naples.
When: from 25 October to 29 November 2015, every Sunday, (except 6 December)
Where: Certosa di San Martino, via Largo San Martino 5 | Palazzo Reale, Piazza del Plebiscito 1
For the detailed program see the article dedicated to the initiative Yoga in museums
Tableaux Vivants
They return to Naples, al Monumental Complex of Donnaregina, the spectacular works of art of Caravaggio, with a way of representing them all new and innovative: i Tableaux Vivants. The paintings will be re-proposed by real actors with draped clothes and objects similar to those of the paintings. These are living pictures illuminated only by a ray of natural light and whose classical music in the background will help to increase the pathos of the works. Furthermore, it will also be possible to visit the Diocesian Museum.
When: 8 and 22 November 2015
Working hours:: 10.30, 11.30 and 12.30
The precise indications on prices and programs are in the article dedicated to Tableaux Vivants
Music
Naples is with Erri
Sunday 8 November in Piazza del Municipio there will be the event "Naples is with Erri". This is an event full of events with the names of very famous artists and musical bands that will surround the important moment planned in the artist's company Erri De Luca. The event will also be present at the cultural event Mayor Luigi De Magistris which, together with Erri De Luca, will contribute to the freedom of expression and the beauties of the city of Naples.
When: the 8 November 2015
Where: Piazza del Municipio
For details of the event see the article dedicated to Naples is with Erri
festivals
Chestnut Festival
For this weekend a Montella the Chestnut festival, already in its 33rd edition. The stands will be many, with many food and wine products, all typical of the Alta Irpinia area. The absolute protagonist will be the Castagna DOC and IGP of Montella. During the festival there will also be shows, photographic exhibitions, bands and local craft stands.
When: from 6 to 8 November 2015
Where: Montella (AV)
The complete program of the proposed events is in the article dedicated to Chestnut Festival
Chestnut and Wine Festival
Organized by the Pro loco Serapide, the Chestnut and Wine Festival will take place this weekend in Sorbo Serpico. The event will take place in an indoor room and the specialties to taste will be varied: chestnut soup, maccaronata with sauce, beans, peppers, meat. In addition, there will be some on the city streets walking stands who will prepare sandwiches with various delicacies. To accompany the dishes will be i Wines of the Feudi San Gregorio. Furthermore, a conference on the theme "Chestnuts and wine".
When: from 6 to 8 November 2015
Where: in various places of Sorbo Serpico (AV)
The detailed program can be consulted in the article dedicated to Chestnut and Wine Festival
Other events
Great Bourbon Ball
Everything is ready for the Great Bourbon Ball planned for the 7 November 2015 at the Palace of Caserta. The event mixes history, music, dance and theater, in an atmosphere that re-proposes theBourbon period in the movements, in the choreography and in the clothes. The initiative is sponsored by Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities of Tourism and falls within the Ministry's objectives of enhancing Italian museums. Moreover, during the evening, it will be possible to visit the Historic Apartments of the building.
When: the 7 November 2015
Where: Royal Palace of Caserta, Viale Douhet 2 / a
For more information see the article dedicated to Great Bourbon Ball
Creative Naples
For this weekend, the Mostra d'Oltremare will host the fair "Creative Naples“, An event on the manual creative arts. Already in its fifth edition, the fair offers exclusively artisanal and hand-made activities, with courses and demonstrations to learn DIY.
Furthermore, during the entire period of the event, fans will be able to create their own cake with the theme "The Gold of Naples”Who will participate in a contest with the possibility of winning a particular prize.
When: from 6 to 8 November 2015
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare di Napoli, Via John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 54
Details, information and prices in the article dedicated to Creative Naples
2015 Aesthetics
Another event proposed by the Mostra d'Oltremare which will host the fair on beauty and aesthetics: "Aestetica - Beauty and Wellness Exhibition". Already in its nineteenth edition, the fair aims to transport guests into the world of news on aesthetics and beauty. Are approximately 500 the brands which will be exhibited and 150 leading companies in the sector, all in 5 different pavilions: aesthetics, equipment, nail cosmetics, wellness and hair. Also this year there will be the "Nails Challenge“, The nail championship for professionals.
When: from 7 to 9 November 2015
Where: Mostra d'Oltremare, via JFKennedy 54
The detailed program of the fair is in the article dedicated to 2015 Aesthetics
Days of the Dinosaur
After 3 years, he returns to Naples Days of the Dinosaur, the exhibition on Dinosaurs completely interactive. From October to January 2016, the Real Albergo dei Poveri will host a real Mesozoic jungle with about 30 specimens of Dinosaur reconstructions, with which people can interact. The exhibition has been set up in well 20 different countries all over the world with the aim of combining scientific knowledge with fun. The laboratories will be different and the areas set up are 8; each example of Dinosaur will have its information sheet.
When: from 9 October 2015 until January 2016
Where: Real Albergo dei Poveri - Sala Cappella, Piazza Carlo III
Details on the exhibition areas of the exhibition are in the article dedicated to Days of the Dinosaur
Live in memory
On the occasion of the day of the commemoration of the dead, the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Naples organized "Live in memory“, An event to make known the historical and cultural cemeteries of the city. In addition, the event also wants to be a tribute to Pier Paolo Pasolini. During the guided tours the participants can visit the Cemetery of the Fontanelle, that of Poggioreale and the most ancient and famous tombs, including that of the poet Virgil.
When: from 31 October to 8 November 2015
Where: in some places in Naples
More details and information on prices and programs are in the article dedicated to Live in memory
