Via del Barocco in Acireale
The Via del Barocco in Acireale is an event dedicated to art, culture and folklore which takes place in the evocative setting of the Via Dafnica of Acireale with its marvelous baroque palaces.
The event takes place within the impromptu art exhibitions, creative exhibitions, workshops, conferences, photographic exhibitions, concerts, guided tours, events for children, tastings, musical, folklore and entertainment shows. Of particular importance is The Iron Ring, an event that involves master wrought iron forgers from all over Europe.
Dates and Scheduling
22 Sept 2024
09:30 Guided tourist routes, on the history of Via Dafnica and its surroundings, starting from Piazza San
Michele and conclusion at the church of San Francesco di Paola by Dr. Vincenzo Serra with the extraordinary presence of the storytellers Claudio Romano and Rossella Di Brigida with “Percorsi d'amuri”
Via Dafnica
09:30 Extemporaneous with exhibition of the iron works of the Master Forgers in the courtyard of the former Santa Venera College - Via Dafnica
09:30 Exhibition and award ceremony of the works of the extemporaneous painting "Colours among the streets of the Baroque" organized by the associations "Cambio Rotta" and "Switch On Art".
09:30 - 13:00 Extemporaneous painting "Colours among the streets of the Baroque" organized by the associations "Cambio Rotta" and "Switch On Art"
10:00 - 12:00 Crochet workshop for children organized by Isabella Battiato.
10:00 - 13:00 Animation activities for children and teenagers
Puppet show by “Giocanimation” in Piazza Pasini
Balloon sculptures, cartoon mascots, child face painting by “Giocanimation” along Via Dafnica
10:30 Exhibition of historic cars organized by the "Amici del Clacson" between Piazza Marconi and Via San Martino
Creation of baroque masks by the cultural association "Coriandolata"
12:00 Awards ceremony and presentation of medallions to the master forgers of the Ring group and delivery of scrolls to all the artists participating in the 2024 edition
Chiesa di Santa Venera
16:00 Guided tourist routes on the history of Via Dafnica and its surroundings, starting from Piazza San Michele and ending at the church of San Francesco di Paola by prof. Vincenzo Serra with the extraordinary presence of the storytellers Claudio Romano and Rossella Di Brigida with “Percorsi d’amuri”
16:15 Meeting on the theme "Aci-Reale Lectio Magistralis Prima di Storia Patria" held by Professor Gaetano Puglisi, professor of Roman history.
Chiesa di Gesù e Maria
17:00 Performance by IANO "THE STORYTELLER"
Chiesa di Gesù e Maria
18:30 Conference on the theme "From the Baroque to our city"
Speakers:
prof. Placido Calì (sculptor)
dr. Nello Castorina (president of the K-Diem association)
Dr. Emilia Crimaldi (rapporteur)
Chiesa di Gesù e Maria
20:00 Puppet Opera Show
“Orlando And Angelica: Agricane's Field”
Chiesa di Santa Venera
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