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Art from Aquila after the earthquake on show
The city of Rome is hosting an art exhibition dedicated to the artworks from the churches of Aquila that were partly destroyed during the earthquake last year. The exhibition is taking place at the lower house in Montecitorio with the aim of helping restore the town devastated by the quake.
21 historic artworks from the churches in the centre of Aquila are on display, and it is hoped that visitors appreciating the beauty of these works will contribute to the restoration of the centuries-old churches that were destroyed.
A couple of the noteworthy masterpieces include a wooden Pietà from the church of San Marco, attributed to Pompeo Cesura; a Madonna and Child in stone from the 15th century that was housed in the church of Santa Maria Paganica; and the adoration of the shepherds from the Santa Giusta church. The exhibition is open until February 26th and for more information, see the Camera site.
Life after the earthquake: Abruzzo hosts Atri a tavola event
A few months ago the Abruzzi region was hit by a powerful earthquake, but its inhabitants have never lost heart and now have decided to greet the arrival of summer with a series of really interesting events. “Atri a Tavola“, for instance, is an important gastronomic festival which takes place every year in the small town of Atri from 12 to 13 July and from 12 to 13 August. This new edition, the 7th to be precise, which is backed by the University of Teramo and Ministry of Agriculture has a lot to offer and this thanks to Atri ‘ s long standing culinary tradition; an old tradition made up of amazing colours , sounds and delicious flavours. Set in amazing surroundings the festival, which is far more than a simple showcase for local products, will also feature concerts, shows , free tastings and dinners based on local dishes and which will cost you next to nothing!
Obama to meet Pope in Italy
US President Barack Obama is set to meet Pope Benedict XVI in what is set to be an interesting meeting on July 10th. Obama is currently under fire in the US for his pro-abortion stance, though any discussion with the Pope is likely to be far more wide ranging than that.
Obama will be in Italy for the G8 summit to be held in the earthquake-stricken town of Aquila in Abruzzo. He will have an afternoon audience with the Pope that goes against tradition, but it shows that the two leaders are keen to meet and follows the personal note from the Pontiff on Obama’s election victory.
It will be a controversial visit with American bishops anti-Obama for the said abortion stance, while the Vatican seems to have been more accommodating, expressing an open opportunity for the US president and Pope to meet. Curiously, in America itself, Obama received a majority of Catholic votes, particularly from the Hispanic community.
Source | ABC Local
Madonna sculptures in art exhibition after Abruzzo earthquake
The Archaeological Museum of Teramo will host an exhibition that displays artworks from Abruzzo that have survived the devastating earthquake earlier this year. The exhibition opens on June 29th, and is called “A Madonna for every museum”.
After Teramo hosts the exhibition, it will move to the Abruzzo People’s Museum in Pescara and the birth home of poet Gabriele D’Annunzio on July 2nd, then to the Villa Frigerj and Civitella di Chieti national archaeological museums on July 4th, and finally the Prehistoric Museum of Paludi di Celano on July 11th.
Italian stars in benefit concert for Abruzzo earthquake victims
The biggest names in Italian music will appear onstage tomorrow evening for a concert in aid of the victims of the Abruzzo earthquake. All proceeds from the concert to be held in Rome will go to the Aquila University, while on Sunday Laura Pausini will lead a concert to be held at the San Siro Milan stadium with the same aim.
On the stage will be singers and musicians such as Pino Daniele, Gigi D’Alessio, Gianni Morandi, Negramaro, Mario Biondi, Umberto Tozzi, Claudio Baglioni and many, many others, with Jovanotti making a video appearance from New York.
Personalities from the world of classical music will also be present, including Ennio Morricone in what we imagine would be a very moving tribute to the people of Abruzzo who died, and their families. Many of the artists are have composed, or are singing new songs, such as Pino Daniele with “Io per lei” or Lucio Dalla with “Caruso”.
Source | Roma Corriere
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