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24/11 - 02/12TORINO FILM FESTIVAL - 35th EDITIONOne of the most important film festivals in the national and international scene, it offers a “young” cinema, looking at the innovation of the film language, promoting new authors and new trends: the major contests are reserved for feature films, documentaries, Italian short films and Spazio Torino.Massimo Cinema, Via Verdi 18 - Reposi Cinema, Via XX Settembre 15www.torinofilmfest.org01 - 26/12GREAT SPORTS IN TORINO01-03 International Foil Grand Prix - PalaRuffini; 10 Royal Half Marathon - Piazza Vittorio Veneto; 13, 26 EuroCup FIAT Torino Auxilium - Pala RuffiniVarious venueswww.fencingcuptorino.comwww.giroitaliarun.it - www.auxiliumpallacanestro.com01/12/2017 - 14/01/2018UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS IN TORINOThe Christmas tree and the Advent Calendar in Piazza Castello, the Nativity Scene by Emanuele Luzzati at the Medieval Village, the Christmas Market in Piazza Castello, Piazza Solferino, Piazza Santa Rita and at Cortile del Maglio, the skating rink in Piazza Solferino and muche more... shows, animations, music, games, street art, sports and moments of reflection.Various venues - www.nataleatorino.it

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11/03/2017 - 15/07/2018EXHIBITIONS IN THE GREAT MUSEUMS 11/03/2017-14/01/2018 Mission Egypt 1903-1920 - Museo Egizio; 04/06/2017-08/01/2018 Bestial! Animal Film Stars - Museo Nazionale del Cinema; 07/07-03/12 Mountain labels. Commercial images; 15/09-10/12 Mountain villages. Photographic notes; 15/12/2017-03/2018 Mountains Menus; 15/12/2017-04/2018 Sestriere - Museo Nazionale della Montagna; 25/07/2017-15/07/2018 The crysanthemum and the crane; 17/11/2017-21/01/2018 The magic of clay. Islamic ceramics from the MAO storerooms; 07/12/2017-02/04/2018 Ninja and Samurai. Magic and aesthetics - MAO Museo d’Arte Orientale; 13/09/2017-07/01/2018 The Paparazzi are here! Photographers and stars from the Dolce Vita onwards; 11/10/2017-07/01/2018 Chronicles from the set: Paolo Sorrentino’s cinema. Photos by Gianni Fiorito - CAMERA Centro Italiano per la Fotografia; 23/09/2017-21/01/2018 Japan at the GAM: 1960-1962. Tribute to Sofu Teshigahara; 23/09/2017-21/01/2018 “Structures and Style” exhibition at the GAM; 29/11/2017-25/02/2018 A mystery revealed. The portrait of Massimo d’Azeglio - GAM Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea; 28/09/2017-07/01/2018 Giacomo Grosso. A season between painting and Academy - Pinacoteca dell’Accademia Albertina+Museo Accorsi-Ometto+Palazzo Madama; 04/10/2017-14/01/2018 Niki de Saint Phalle; 04/10/2017-14/01/2018 Tarot, from the Renaissance to-date - MEF Museo Ettore Fico; 05/10/2017-14/01/2018 Cinzano: from Torino to the world. A journey on the discovery of an Italian icon - Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento Italiano; 19/10/2017-28/01/2018 A day in the life of a Lady. Clothes from the Roberto Devalle Collection - Museo Accorsi-Ometto; 20/10/2017-28/02/2018 Schools as huts. Books as works of art - MUSLI Museo della Scuola e del Libro per l’Infanzia; 31/10/2017-04/02/2018 Carlos Garaicoa - Fondazione Merz; 03/11/2017-25/02/2018 Letdown, Sanya Kantarovsky - Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo; 03/11/2017-25/02/2018 Paranormal. Tony Oursler vs Gustavo Rol - Pinacoteca Agnelli; 04/11/2017-14/01/2018 Like a moth to a flame - Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo+OGR Officine Grandi Riparazioni; 05/11/2017-18/03/2018 Before plants had a name. Uriel Orlow - PAV Parco Arte Vivente; 10/11/2017-28/02/2018 Black and White Times. Walter Veltroni showcases 120 years of Juventus - Juventus Museum; 24/11/2017-21/01/2018 Hit Parade - MAUTO Museo Nazionale dell’AutomobileMuseums of Torino - www.turismotorino.org

FOOD&WINE02 - 03/12A “MOLE” OF “PANETTONI” - 6th EDITIONThe showcase of the best handmade Italian pastry is in Torino to present news and sweet traditions for Christmas.Hotel Principi di Piemonte, Via Gobetti 15T. (+39) 011.6603471 - www.dettaglieventi.it10/12MARKET EXPO OF “LONG SWEET LEEK”OF CARMAGNOLA - 9th EDITIONExpo and sale of the long, sweet leek of Carmagnola, with tasting sessions until the supplies run out!Carmagnola - Hall Antichi Bastioni, Piazza Antichi BastioniT. (+39) 011.9724222 - www.comune.carmagnola.to.it

EXHIBITIONS25/03/2017 - 19/02/2018EXHIBITIONS AT THE ROYAL RESIDENCES 25/03/2017-04/02/2018 The beautiful arts. The Veronese; 19/05/2017-04/02/2018 Modern sculptures; 08/07/2017-28/01/2018 Lady Diana. A free spirit; 14/07/2017-28/01/2018 Caravaggio Experience; 29/07/2017-28/01/2018 Giovanni Boldini; 07/10/2017-04/02/2018 Peter Lindbergh. A different vision on fashion photography - La Venaria Reale; 22/06/2017-14/01/2018 The white statuettes. The Royal Palace biscuit ware - Royal Museums, Savoy Gallery; 19/09/2017-07/01/2018 Anna Boghiguian; 02/11/2017-18/02/2018 Gilberto Zorio - Rivoli Castle; 04/10/2017-14/01/2018 Mirò! Dream and colour - Royal Museums, Chiablese Palace; 05/10/2017-29/01/2018 Giansone. Sculptures to be worn; 12/10/2017-19/02/2018 Gianfranco Ferré. Under another light: jewellery and ornaments; 25/10/2017-05/02/2018 Giovanni da Pisa. The reconstruction of a polyptych; 01/11/2017-29/01/2018 Elisa Sighicelli. Double dream; 16/11/2017-19/02/2018 Odysseys. Diasporas, invasions, migrations, travels and pilgrimages - Madama Palace; 08/10/2017-08/01/2018 Mira Vitium Natura - Villa della Regina; 20/10/2017-18/02/2018 Luigi Serralunga. Between Symbolism and Liberty - Stupinigi Hunting Lodge Royal Residences - www.residenzereali.it

STREET MaRKETS03 - 17/12STREET MARKETS 03 The market of Typical Products of the Basket of the Province of Torino - Piazza CLN; 03 Antiques market - Moncalieri; 07-10, 20-23 Special show-market handmade excellence - Medieval Village; 10 Regional fair of Piedmontese beef cattle and of the “giora” + “Mercantico” of antiques - Carmagnola; 10 St. Lucia Market - Riva presso Chieri; 17 “Stramercatino” - San Mauro Torinese; 17 Belle Epoque Market - Venaria RealeTorino and Metropolitan area - www.turismotorino.org

TRaDITIONS&FOLKLORE 11/11/2017 - 07/01/2018 ALL I WANT FOR XMAS IS GRUA wonderful indoor track for ice skating, the chance to meet Santa Claus, a record Christmas tree, the exciting atmosphere of gospel music, dream decorations, trains and many animations dedicated to the youngest.Grugliasco - Le Gru, Via Crea 10T. (+39) 011.7709665 - le-gru.klepierre.it25/11/2017 - 07/01/2018 THE CHRISTMAS DREAMThis year Santa Claus is in Venaria Reale: in his village there are workshops to become his aides, the elves house, an enchanted path inside a green labyrinth, circus shows, the skating rink, the toys factory, artisans and street food, the post office, the Santa Claus paratroopers.Venaria Reale - Reggia, Piazza della Repubblica 4www.ilsognodelnatale.it26/11/2017 - 07/01/2018 THE SANTA’S VILLAGE AND MARKETIn the Santa Claus House, children can meet Santa Claus and his aides, write letters with gifts requests and participate in entertaining creative workshops. There is also an open skating rink opened every day and the wooden cottages where to dine and shop.Rivoli - Piazza Martiri della LibertàT. (+39) 011.9561043 - www.turismovest.it01 - 10/12 CHRISTMAS IS ROYALA unique experience to live with the whole family in the enchanting Hunting Lodge wrapped in lights, colors, sounds and Christmas atmospheres. You can meet Santa Claus with his reindeer, browse through thousands of gifts, taste delicious delicacies, admire the Lego® brick display of Torino’s historic monuments and the magnificent mechanical nativity scene...Nichelino - Stupinigi Hunting Lodge, Piazza Principe Amedeo 7T. (+39) 328.0854406 - www.natalereale.it24/12 LIVE NATIVITY SCENE - 29th EDITIONRepresentation with hundreds of people, hot drinks for everyone and Mass celebration.Pecetto Torinese - Villa Sacro Cuore Park, Piazza della ParrocchiaT. (+39) 011.8609218 - www.comune.pecetto.to.it

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OPERa&SHOWS02 - 21/12LIVE MUSIC FOR EVERYONE!02 Piano Lessons: Ezio Bosso with Stradivari Festival Chamber Orchestra - OGR Officine Grandi Riparazioni; 05 Torino Beat 2017 - PalaRuffini; 07 Caparezza. Prisoner 709 Tour - Pala Alpitour; 9, 11 Depeche Mode. Global Spirit Tour - Pala Alpitour; 20 Ludovico Einaudi - Auditorium del Lingotto; 21 Samuel. The code of beauty - Hiroshima Mon Amour; 21 Biagio Antonacci Tour 2017-2018 - Pala AlpitourVarious venues - www.turismotorino.org08 - 28/12A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS!08 Sunshine Gospel Choir - Venaria Reale, Concordia Theatre; 09 Baroque Christmas - Café Müller; 14-16 The nutcracker, Russian Stars & Moscow Classical State Ballet, national premiere - Nuovo Theatre; 15 Singing under the stars, Torino Musical Singers - Cardinal Massaia Theatre; 16-17 Fête de la Danse - OGR Officine Grandi Riparazioni; 17 The Nativity of Greccio, Compagnia Anima Libera - Cardinal Massaia Theatre; 17 Waiting for Christmas. Greetings in lyrical, Artists of the Regio Theatre of Torino - Pecetto Torinese, Batù Church; 18 The Harlem Gospel Choir “Sings an homage to Beyonce” - Colosseo Theatre; 19 Harlem Spirit of Gospel Choir - Alfieri Theatre; 22 A Christmas Carol Musical - Alfieri Theatre; 23 Christmas Concert of RAI National Symphony Orchestra - Auditorium Toscanini; 26 The Christmas of Gianduja - Casa del Teatro Ragazzi e Giovani; 26 Gelindo - Erba Theatre; 28 Beauty & The Beast on ice - PalavelaVarious venues - www.turismotorino.org 27 - 31/12A SPECTACULAR NEW YEAR’S EVE!27, 29-30 Vertigo Christmas Show - Grugliasco, Le Serre Theatre; 29-31 Roberto Bolle and Friends - Regio Theatre; 31 Confused love. The musical stunts of a disagreeing couple, families program with midnight toast and buffet suitable for everyone - Casa del Teatro Ragazzi e Giovani; 31 All in one night, show and midnight toast with “panettone” and “spumante”, laughter and entertainment - Cardinal Massaia TheatreVarious venues - www.turismotorino.org

FESTIVaLS&FaIRS27/10/2017 - 14/01/2018CONTEMPORARY ART TORINO PIEMONTE.“LUCI D’ARTISTA” - 20th EDITIONThe first autumn event of “Contemporary”; the historic public art exhibition is a successful experiment in which contemporary art - signed by famous Italian and international artists and driven by the use of light - goes down the streets and squares to unveil all.Various venues - www.contemporarytorinopiemonte.it16 - 17/12XMAS COMICS & GAMESChristmas preview of the great comic book exhibition and market held annually in April. A great party dedicated to Cosplay friends and in the company of many comics friends.Lingotto Fiere, Via Nizza 280 - T. (+39) 011.6644111 - xmascomics.it

25/11/2017 - 07/01/2018THE “FIABOSCO”A walk in the woods and here you are in the middle of an incredible adventure. And if it was just for us to help the elves find Santa Claus saving the Christmas of all the children? These are things that happen at “Fiabosco”, an enchanted park where guides will be the elves and the magical inhabitants who, among astonishing effects, illusions and scenographies will recreate the magical atmosphere of Christmas. Once the adventure has ended, there is also the chance to visit the hobbyist’s Christmas market.Castellamonte - hamlet Filia, Equin’Ozio Centrewww.fiabosco.it08 - 09/1270th PARK RANGERS ANNIVERSARYAND HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARK!The Gran Paradiso National Park celebrates the 70th anniversary of the establishment of its park rangers, an opportunity to recall the importance of conservation and protection of the oldest protected area in Italia and the 95th anniversary of its foundation. Friday: excursions and activities in the nature, commemoration and video projection; Saturday: guided hikes, video projection, commemoration, four-handed piano concert with music devoted to nature, birthday cake and toast for everyone!Ceresole Reale - Visitators Centre Homo et Ibex, Village PreseT. (+39) 011.8606233 - www.pngp.it

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FOOD&WINE03/12“PASTA E BASTA”Eight types of surprise pasta... no limits with musical entertainment. Bookings recommended.Bosconero - Multipurpose Hall, Via Villafranca 5 T. (+39) 331.3631197

SPORTS&NaTURE31/12SNOWSHOEING AT MIDNIGHT IN THE GRAN PARADISO NATIONAL PARKHoliday atmosphere, the brightest stars of the winter sky, the adventure of being out in the night waiting in the snow for the New Year: at midnight, in a magical place, toasting under the stars in the light and warmth of a fire. Booking required.Ceresole Reale - T. (+39) 340.3653595 - www.naturalp.it

OPERa&SHOWS02/12ST CECILIA CONCERTPerformance of the Ivrea Music Band with compositions by Lessel, Beethoven, Strauss, Prokof’ev, Glière, Ashman-Menken, Marzi, Greenfield-Keller.Ivrea - Giacosa Theatre, Piazza del Teatro - T. (+39) 0125.64116112 - 17/12GIACOSA THEATRE. SEASON 2017-2018This month:12 The miser - by Molière, with Alessandro Benvenuti; 13* Portraits to the future - by Laura Curino; 16-17 Father and son - with Claudio BisioIvrea - Giacosa Theatre, Piazza del TeatroSan Giorgio Canavese - Belloc Theatre, Via Piave*T. (+39) 0125.641161 - www.teatrogiacosa.it12 - 26/12A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS!12 A fairytale Christmas. Christmas concert-reading - Ivrea, High School Botta; 17 Music from the world. Christmas concert - Brandizzo, Hall of the City Council; 21 2017 Gospel Show, Sunshine Gospel Choir - Ivrea, Giacosa Theatre; 22 Christmas concert, Rivoli Polyphonic Choir - San Gillio, St Egidio Church; 26 Christmas concert, Casalborgone Philharmonic - Casalborgone, San Carlo Theatre; 26 St Stefano concert - Montanaro, St Maria Assunta ChurchCanavese, Lanzo Valleys, Po Hills - www.fuoritorino.it

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EXHIBITIONS03/06 - 09/12LORENZO MATTOTTI. “GHIRLANDA” AND OTHER WORLDS Designer, painter, illustrator, traveller and much, much more. Through his black and white works or his brightly coloured paintings, Lorenzo Mattotti leads the visitor into eclectic, surreal worlds and the exhibition in Ivrea is divided into four sections, linked to these worlds: the first two focus on the classics of Italian literature - Orlando Furioso and Pinocchio -, then, Mistero delle Antiche Creature and lastly, Ghirlanda.Ivrea - Civic Museum Garda, Piazza Ottinetti T. (+39) 0125.634155 - www.museogardaivrea.it10/11 - 17/12THE WORLDS OF PRIMO LEVI. A STRENUOUS CLARITY The exhibition represents a journey into the worlds of Primo Levi: from the hard and measured record of the camp of extermination, and from the return to life, to the fantasy-science invention of future and parallel universes, from the funny and epic account of a “global” worker to look, through the element table, the whole matter that makes up this planet and the vicissitude of the germ of life, a carbon atom ancient as the world and active in our present.Chivasso - Einaudi Palace, Lungo Piazza d’Armi 6T. (+39) 011.0469920 - www.comune.chivasso.to.it

15/12JAZZ AROUND THE CLOCK.WINTER EDITIONFantastic concerts with great famous musicians but also new talents, enthusiasts and supporters of a breath of freshness and brio. This month:15 Settima Alterata feat. Elisa LombisaniLanzo Torinese - Flecchia Theatre, Piazza RolleT. (+39) 0123.29331 - www.comune.lanzotorinese.to.it

FESTIVaLS&FaIRS02 - 03/12LAB-MUSEUM TECNOLOGIC@MENTEOlivetti’s machines, products, editors and characters are presented and told to the public by special guides, those who have written and lived this story in person. Educational activities for children on booking.Ivrea - Tecnologic@mente Museum, Piazza San Francesco d’Assisi 4T. (+39) 0125.1961160 - www.museotecnologicamente.it

STREET MaRKETS03 - 24/12CHRISTMAS MARKETS!03 Waiting for Christmas - Strambino, hamlet Cerone; 03, 08, 10, 17 Christmas market - Casalborgone; 09 Tchouse de deinial. The Christmas market - Ingria; 16 A market… waiting for Christmas - San Maurizio Canavese; 17 Christmas market - Cuceglio; 17 Christmas market - Fiano; 17, 24 Christmas markets - CuorgnèCanavese, Po Hills, Lanzo Valleys - www.fuoritorino.it

TRaDITIONS&FOLKLORE 24/11 - 24/12 CHRISTMAS BY THE LAKELet’s experience the magic of Christmas in the enchanting setting of Lake Viverone, with its unique, evocative atmosphere made up of lights, decorations, music and performances. You can stroll along the lake shore among 60 wooden chalets, discover local crafts and gourmet specialties in the area, visit the Santa Claus Lodge with its gowns and participate in one or more creative workshops. A great sphere of light will host an unpublished and interactive music, a journey into the fantastic world of the ethereal ninfa Albaluce dedicated to families, but also to all those who want to dream and return children.Viverone - Lake - www.natalesullago.it

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02-03, 08-10/12 CHRISTMAS AT HOUSE MASINO - 2nd EDITIONThe millennial castle is illuminated by the warmth and atmosphere of the past: a love for detail, the elegance of home-made decorations and the bond with tradition will be the ingredients of a magical ambiance, just a few days before Christmas. There will also be a covered Christmas market from 8th to 10th.Caravino - Masino Castle and Park, Via al Castello 1T. (+39) 0125.778100 - www.castellodimasino.it02/12/2017 - 07/01/2018 CRIB UNDER THE SNOW - 40th EDITIONSet on over 80 square meters in the context of characteristic alpine villages and pastures of the Lanzo Valleys, covered with a soft snow mantle, it represents scenes of local life: many animated characters depict ancient and typical crafts that are no longer practiced. Ciriè - Church St Giuseppe, Via Vittorio Emanuele II 162T. (+39) 011.920856003/12/2017 - 06/01/2018 THE VILLAGE OF THE ELVESSunday 03: opening of the Village with Elf Nicola, Elf of the Wood and Reindeer Rudolf, retreat of letters, soap bubbles, balloons sculptures; Friday 08: Elf Nicola and the Royal Squirrel, games, small lab of letters; Saturday 09: Elf Nicola and Snowman, games, balloons sculptures, North workshop with the participation of the ancient elves of the Allodieri Group; Tuesday, 26: Elf Nicola and Elf of the Wood, balloons sculptures, soap bubbles, makeup children; Saturday 30: Elf Nicola and Snowman, games, balloons sculptures, baby dance, North workshop. Gadget gift for everyone!Ceresole Reale - Village Pian della Balma - T. (+39) 345.230171504 - 23/12 CHRISTMAS IN CALUSO - 3rd EDITIONMonday 4, historical centre: St Nicola Fair; Friday 8, Piazza Ubertini: turning on the Christmas Tree; Saturday, 16, Antico Convitto of Ubertini School: greetings dinner and bingo (booking required); Sunday 17, Via Bettoia: gastronomic trail and animation for the little ones; Saturday 23: children’s workshops, hobbies market, “ludobus”, inflatable games, Santa Claus.Caluso - T. (+39) 348.4054119 - prolococaluso.altervista.org17, 24, 31/12 “I PRESEPI ANT IJ SUCH” - 12th EDITIONTraditional exhibition of cribs in the logs: artists give their personal interpretation of the “such”, that is that mixture of trunk and roots, what remains after the tree cutting.Cuceglio - former Oratory, Via Roma 4bT. (+39) 334.1503322 - www.ipresepiantijsuch.it24/12 LIVE NATIVITY SCENE - 30th EDITIONSacred representation in the characteristic little square of Chiaves, with reminiscence of the ancient crafts of the Piemonte mountain.Monastero di Lanzo - hamlet Chiaves - T. (+39) 348.0926641

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30/09 - 21/12FROM WITTENBERG TO CHANFORANOn 1 November 1527, Martin Luther celebrated the tenth anniversary of the start of the controversy over indulgences with a drink among friends. With the passage of time, the anniversaries of the main events of the 16th-Century Reform were celebrated in different ways, depending on the place and the historical moment: the exhibition offers a selection of significant dates in the Reform’s history seen through the celebrations organised between the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries.Torre Pellice - Waldensian Cultural Centre, Via Beckwith 3T. (+39) 0121.932179 - www.fondazionevaldese.org11/11/2017 - 11/02/2018FAUSTO MELOTTI. WHEN MUSIC BECOMES SCULPTUREFausto Melotti was a multi-faceted artist and one of the great protagonists of Twentieth Century art: sculptor, painter, ceramist, poet and a great lover of music. The exhibition narrates the main aspects of his research through the exhibit of over 80 works, from the well-known brass and steel sculptures to the beautifully refined ceramics and painted works, predominantly mixed techniques on paper and also on gypsum plasterboard. An initial section entitled “Assonance” sees the Maestro’s works of art dialogue with those of a group of important artists: Depero, Klee, Kandinsky, Miró, Calder, Licini, Soldati, Fontana, Morandi, Munari, Novelli, Anselmo and Paolini.San Secondo di Pinerolo - Miradolo Castle, Via Cardonata 2T. (+39) 0121.502761 - www.fondazionecosso.it

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16/12VIALATTEA TRAILA unique race of its kind, a night time snow running competition with the only help of the head lamp, without the use of snowshoes (sticks allowed). Two routes are available: 25km and 1,700m d+, 12km and 900m d+.Sauze d’Oulx - Vialattea T. (+39) 347.1062162 - www.vialatteatrail.it

OPERa&SHOWS06 - 20/12“TEATRO SOCIALE”. 2017-2018 SEASONThis month:06 Venus in furs - by David Ives, with Sabrina Impacciatore, Valter Malosti; 16 Bindi Award - among the most important Italian festivals in the panorama of the the author’s song; 20 The rattlesnake cap - by Luigi Pirandello, with Sebastiano Lo MonacoPinerolo - Teatro Sociale, Piazza Vittorio Veneto 24T. (+39) 0121.361271 - www.comune.pinerolo.to.it08 - 26/12A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS!08 Sound emotions, Christmas concert with bagpipes, clarinets and piano - Avigliana, St Maria Maggiore Church; 08, 16 The way of the Stars - Cumiana, Old town; 10 Singing with the Friar from Assisi - Bricherasio, Multipurpose hall; 11 Sala Singers. Christmas concert - Pinerolo, Music Academy; 15 Red Cross Concert - Coazze, Palafeste; 17 ... and Christmas came already - Giaveno, Batù Church; 17 The Christmas concert - Valgioie, St Giovanni Battista Church; 21 Checkmate - Giaveno, San Lorenzo Theatre; 23 Christmas lyrical concert - Valgioie, St Giovanni Battista Church; 25-26 Christmas concert - San Secondo di Pinerolo, Miradolo Castle; 26 Juvenilia Vox Choir - Cumiana, Brotherhood of Sts Rocco and SebastianoPinerolo area, Susa and Sangone valleys - www.fuoritorino.it16/12GREATCONCERT OF ST CECILIAConcert of the Santa Cecilia Philharmonic of Avigliana.Avigliana - Auditorium Fassino, Via IV Novembre 19T. (+39) 340.722949028/12GAI SABER. ANGELS PASTRES MIRACLES 20th EDITIONThe Gai Saber interact with images, music and acting, developing the same cultural foundation existing in frescoes, texts and Occitan popular songs. This interweaving is also strongly welding by the words of yesterday and today’s poets and writers, linked to the Occitan territories and culture (from Mistral to Barba Toni Bodrier, from Gino Giordanengo to Lele Viola, from Masino Anghilante to Piero Raina).Pomaretto - Waldensian Temple, Via De AmicisT. (+39) 320.1833725 - www.comune.pomaretto.to.it

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EXHIBITIONS07/10/2017 - 25/02/2018THE VALLEYS ON EXHIBITION07/10/2017-07/01/2018 Wolves Time. The story of a return - Susa, Adelaide Castle; 10/10/2017-07/01/2018 The wolf howls… - Susa, Adelaide Castle; 04/11-10/12 The landscapes of Ivo Bonino - Avigliana, Arte per Voi Gallery; 11/11/2017-25/02/2018 Sahara. Seas of sand and rocks - Pinerolo, St Agostino Church + Alliaudi Civic Library; 25/11-10/12 Warm winter - Coazze, Ecomuseum of the High Val Sangone; 25/11-10/12 Collective exhibition - Vigone, Luisia Library; 08/12/2017-04/02/2018 Cribs from the world - Sant’Ambrogio di Torino, Sacra di San Michele Abbey; 16/12/2017-07/01/2018 Sabino Gentile - Giaveno, Via XX SettembrePinerolo area, Susa and Sangone valleys - www.fuoritorino.it

SPORTS&NaTURE15/12“STRABRICHERASIO” - 9th EDITIONA non-competitive nocturnal footrace of about 6.6km, with stages of Fitwalking, Nordic Walking, free-pace walking open to all and “CanCamminiamo”, a 6-legged educational walk along the illuminated streets of Bricherasio... all together with Santa Claus! In the end, refreshment with hot and cold drinks, sandwich with sausage, biscuits, “panettone” and “vin brulé”.Bricherasio - Multipurpose hall, Via Vittorio Emanuele II 94T. (+39) 0121.598403

FESTIVaLS&FaIRS02/12SPECIAL GUIDED TOURSpecial guided visit to the Old Monastery and the Library of Sacra di San Michele Abbey.Sant’Ambrogio di Torino - Sacra di San Michele Abbey, Via alla Sacra 14T. (+39) 011.939130 - www.sacradisanmichele.com

STREET MaRKETS03, 17/12“EL MERCÀ ‘D LA CIUSA” If you love the land and it’s important to you for foods to be naturally wholesome, come and visit us: fruit, vegetables, cheeses, honey, flours, jam, wine… all locally produced!Chiusa di San Michele - Piazza della RepubblicaT. (+39) 011.9643140 - www.comune.chiusadisanmichele.to.it03 - 24/12CHRISTMAS MARKETS!03 Christmas market - Fenestrelle; 03, 08-10, 16-17, 22, 24 Christmas market - Giaveno; 08 Christmas market - Bricherasio; 08-09 “InStallArte” - Usseaux; 08-10 Christmas markets - Pragelato; 08-10 Christmas market - San Secondo di Pinerolo, Miradolo Castle; 10 Christmas market - Coazze; 17 Christmas market - Avigliana; 17 The Christmas Village - ValgioiePinerolo area, Chisone, Sangone and Susa valleyswww.fuoritorino.it

TRaDITIONS&FOLKLORE08, 23/12 THE CHRISTMAS TREEAll the children adorn a big tree on which they pin the letters for Santa Claus, who will come on his sled to distribute candies, chocolate and hot tea, “vin brulé”.Chiomonte - Piazza del ComuneT. (+39) 347.0089913 - www.comune.chiomonte.to.it08/12/2017 - 11/01/2018 ANIMATED CRIBThe Cumiana’s Crib is set in a totally natural setting: true plants, grass and trees, aquatic plants, rocks, sand and running water, all enriched by special effects such as wind, fire, smoke, the water boil, the starry sky and the phases of day and night. The slow fall of snow on the houses near the mountains, the noises of nature, the daily “crib people” ones and the subtle Christmas melodies complete the scenic picture of 60 square meters, consisting of over 20,000 bulbs, 400 statuines of various size and 500 plants and trees.CumianaBrotherhood of Sts Rocco and Sebastiano, Via Salita alla Parrocchia 1presepiocumiana.altervista.org

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08/12/2017 - 28/01/2018 MECHANICAL CRIBAn interesting crib with buildings that faithfully reproduce some of Avigliana’s houses, slowly moving characters, Christmas musics, stream noise... the snow lightly falling...Avigliana - St Giovanni Parish Church, Piazza San GiovanniT. (+39) 011.9311873 - www.associazioneamiciavigliana.com20/12/2017 - 05/01/2018 THE CRIB OF OULX AND ITS HAMLETS 3rd EDITIONCribs contest open to everyone. Booking required.Oulx and hamletsT. (+39) 0122.832369 - www.turismo-oulx.it24 - 25/12 CHRISTMAS AT THE SACRASunday 24: torchlight walk from Mortera hamlet through the Path of Princes, procession from the Sepulchre of the Monks, prayer vigil and Holy Mass of the night in singing. Monday 25: Solemn Christmas Mass.Sant’Ambrogio di Torino - Sacra di San Michele Abbey, Via alla Sacra 14T. (+39) 011.939130 - www.sacradisanmichele.com25-26, 31/12 THE PATH OF THE CRIBS - 2nd EDITIONFollow the star among the villages and the chapels of Cumiana, where many cribs will be set up in places of worship full of history, religiosity, individual and collective memories, rediscovering and sharing with everyone the joy of this holiday season.Cumiana - T. (+39) 011.905900126/12/2017 - 06/01/2018 FOLLOW THE COMET - 6th EDITIONOver 100 cribs exhibited in the most striking corners of the Fenestrelle villages. And then at Granges ancient and modern “Paper Cribs” in a characteristic mountain “grangia”; at Mentoulles the peasant nativity “Back in time”; at Mentoulles, in the Visitor Centre of the Orsiera-Rocciavré Park, carved wood cribs, cribs from the world, artistic and creative cribs; in the St. Antonio Chapel at Ville Cloze suggestive settings with mountain cribs and Cribs of the Children.Fenestrelle - T. (+39) 339.599361630/12 TORCHLIGHT OF THE SKI MASTERSAND FIREWORKSTraditional torchlight of the ski masters with musical animation and follow-up of a pyrotechnic show.T. (+39) 0122.858009 - www.sauzedoulx.net

Turismo Torinoe Provincia.Tourist Information: t. (+39) 0121.795589

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TORINO+PIEMONTE CaRDWherever, with one pass.

The Torino+Piemonte Card is your master key valid for 1, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive days that offers free or discounted admission to the main museums and exhibitions in Torino and to cultural sites, castles, fortresses and Royal Residences in Piemonte, reduced ticket on the main tourist services in Torino, discounts on prominent events, activities and tours all over Piemonte.With a little supplement, you can also travel on all urban and suburban public transports of Torino or get the Pass for the Tourist Services that allows free access to the panoramic lift in the Mole Antonelliana, to the Sassi-Superga rack tramway and to the “Venaria Express” shuttle bus.Cost: 1 day € 23.00 (only at the Tourist Offices of Torino) 2 days € 35.00 3 days € 42.00 5 days € 51.00 2 days Junior € 15.00 (under 18) 3 days Junior € 19.00 (under 18) new!

www.turismotorino.org/card/en

Discover with the Royal Card the magnificent Royal Residences of Torino and Piemonte, amazing architectural masterpieces inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List. Free admission (temporary exhibitions included) to Royal Museums of Torino, Madama Palace, Villa della Regina, Basilica di Superga’s Royal Apartments, Savoia Family’s Royal Tombs and Cupola by Juvarra, Carignano Palace, Stupinigi Hunting Palace, Rivoli Castle, La Venaria Reale, La Mandria Castle, Ducal Castle of Agliè, Castle and Park of Racconigi, Govone Castle.Cost: € 34.00 with urban and suburban public transports € 29.50 without urban and suburban public transportsDuration: 48 consecutive hours starting from the first swipe for an adult and one child under 12Facilities: free admission for 48h for the shuttle bus “Venaria Express”; 50% off on the tourist bus City Sightseeing Torino; 10% off on Royal

E-Bike tour, “Merenda Reale®”, Torino Taxi and tour by Aeroclub Torino; discounts on additional services of the single Residences

www.residenzereali.it

ROYaL CaRDThe key to your castles in Piemonte.

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With the Torino+Piemonte Contemporary Card you can visit for free all the museums devoted to modern and contemporary art, enjoy reductions in other institutions and at the main temporary exhibitions on this subject, get a 10% off on Taxi Torino, a discount on the tourist bus City Sightseeing Torino for the special tour “Lights on the bus”, the free entrance to the exhibition “Mirò! Dream and colour“. Besides, the ticket of public transports - reaching also the participating museums - is included in the price.Cost: 2 days € 25.00 (valid for one adult and a child under 12)

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TORINO+PIEMONTE CONTEMPORaRY CaRDContemporary Art feels at home in Torino!

ROYaL SENSESThe Royal Residences of Torino and Piemonte through the five senses!

In the 20th year since the inclusion of the Royal Residences of Torino and Piemonte in the List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Savoy residences have set a full calendar of events all based on the five senses. This is a different sort of tour for a unique experience in places where sumptuous architectures, historic halls and regal gardens are on display to sharpen your senses.Where: Royal Apartments at La Mandria Castle, Valentino Castle, Racconigi Castle, Rivoli Castle, Ducal Castle of Agliè, La Venaria Reale,

Stupinigi Hunting Palace, Carignano Palace (National Museum of Risorgimento and Apartment of the Princes of Carignano), Madama Palace, Villa della Regina

Cost: up to € 5.00; free for Royal Card owners

www.residenzereali.it

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3 unique itineraries to know and discover Torino, featured by a digital audio system available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese; special channel for children in Italian and English (Route A); hop-on hop off at every stop.Frequency: from the bus terminal Piazza Castello Route A every weekend and holidays and every day from 23/12/2017 to 07/01/2018 from 10am to 4pm (every hour) Routes B and C will come back on 29/03/2018!Costo: full 24h € 16.00 reduced 24h € 8.00 (5-15 years old) special rate for Torino+Piemonte Card and Royal Card owners free 0-4 years old and under 12 accompanied by a Torino+Piemonte Card or a Royal Card owner

www.city-sightseeing.it/en/torino

CITY SIGHTSEEING TORINOVisit the city from a “high” viewpoint.

TOUR SPECIaLE LUCI D’aRTISTa With the nose up!

From 04/11/2017 to 07/01/2018, during the usual contemporary art review “Luci d’Artista”, the flaming red bus City Sightseeing Torino invites you to admire the most famous lighting installations of Torino through a “sparkling” special tour with commentary lasting 1 hour. Booking required.Frequency: every weekend + 8 December at 5.30pm, from the bus terminal Piazza Castello Cost: full € 12.00 special rate € 10.00 for Torino+Piemonte Contemporary Card owners reduced € 6.00 (5-15 anni)

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Don’t stop your desire to know! History, territory, people, technology, tradition... only with the “Made in Torino” tour, in collaboration with Somewhere Tours&Events and Cavourese Turin Mobility Services!!! Booking required. This month: 01 Collegno - Pastiglie Leone sweets and chocolate; 02 Torino - La Torinese typical Italian Christmas cakes; 15 Torino - Oscalito Maglificio Po knitwearCost: visit by bus full € 15.00; reduced € 12.00 for under 12 and Torino+Piemonte Card owners visit on foot full € 10.00; reduced € 9.00 for under 12 and Torino+Piemonte Card ownersNote: the minimum allowes age of participants depending to the companies

www.turismotorino.org/en/madeintorino

MaDE IN TORINO. TOUR THE EXCELLENTCome and visit the companies of Torino.

BIBLIOTOUR PIEMONTE TORINOLibraries as places of wonders.

Piemonte boasts a vast collection of library assets, libraries, places related to memory and work of writers and intellectuals lived in the past or still active. Why not promote and value this treasure of knowledge and beauty even in tourism? BiblioTour Piemonte Torino wants to be a proposal for everyone, to approach the world of books and libraries in an unusual and pleasant way thanks to touristic tours circuits linked by a thread.13 Civic Library “Andrea Della Corte” (Villa Tesoriera); 15 Civic Library Torino Centre (Siccardi Palace)

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Every weekend from October to December you will make an unforgettable taste experience! In participating restaurants and trattorias you can enjoy five of the most famous and delicious traditional main courses: “brasato al vino rosso” - a pot roast stewed in Carema or Barolo red wine -, “coniglio” (rabbit) - in its “al civet”, with local peppers or aromatic herbs variations -, “caponét” - Savoy cabbage leaves stuffed with meat -, fried porcini mushrooms and “fricandò” - meat stew with vegetables.Notes: booking recommended

www.turismotorino.org/enogastronomia/en

TYPICaL PIEDMONTESE CUISINE IN...... Autumn.

From more than 200 years Torino processes coffee beans and manufactures them successfully, but also drinks coffee with style: the elegant historical cafés, in fact, are witnesses of an era meeting place both for artists and men of letters. The “Torino Coffee Card” 5-pass carnet - on sale at the Tourist Offices of Torino - will allow you to discover their atmosphere and enjoy an espresso in a cup, an espresso in a glass, a decaffeinated espresso, an espresso with steamed milk and a very short coffee in a cup, contributing to the research projects of the Molinette Hospital.Where: Gelateria Pepino dal 1884, The Tea-Torrefazione Moderna, Caffè Al Bicerin, Caffè San Carlo, Caffè ElenaCost: € 4.50Notes: thanks to the support of the participating historical cafes, € 2.00 will go to the Fondazione Ricerca Molinette projects

www.fondazionericercamolinette.it

TORINO COFFEE CaRDDrink coffee with this pass strolling around Torino’s historical cafés.

MERENDa REaLE®

A gourmand dip in atmospheres of another time...

Every weekend, for the gluttons, the unmissable rite of Merenda Reale® with hot chocolate, brought from America to Piemonte by the Savoy: give yourself a sweet break with the irresistible “bagnati” and the chocolates of the noble art of pastry, browsing among the court customs of 1700 in Torino; or choose the Merenda Reale® of 1800, to relive the era when in town coffee-bars flourished as meeting, culture and politics locations: discover the famous bicerin, the usual drink in the morning, along with the sweetness of the tradition of Piemonte.Cost: Merenda Reale® 1700 € 10.00 Merenda Reale® 1800 € 12.00Notes: check the list of local members on the site below; booking recommended

www.turismotorino.org/en/merendareale

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