Ponte Novo – Commemoration of the Battle of Ponte Novu
On May 8, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., “Ricordu di Ponte Novu” / Commemoration of the battle of Ponte Novu on May 8 and 9, 1769. At 2 p.m., conference (in Corsican) by Pierre-François Marchiani; “Trà catolicitè è storia: Pontenovu un pelerinaghju corsu”. At 5 p.m., mass and procession. At 7 p.m., nustrale vigil.
L’ÎLE-ROUSSE – Literary presentation in music
On Saturday, May 9, at 5 p.m., the association Arte Libri presents the novel “Marcher dans tes pas” by Leonor de Recondo. The book presentation will be accompanied by a musical duo with Battista Acquaviva. Meet at the gardens of Maison Sanguinetti.
CALVI – Jazz and Corsica on stage
On Saturday, May 9, at 9 p.m., there will be an evening with two concerts featuring two formations. Fanou Torracinta’s project, with Fabrice Andreani on vocals, will revisit the repertoire of Charles Rocchi, I Fratelli Vincenti, Tony Toga, and Antoine Ciosi. Transatlantic Hot Club will also perform, showcasing a blend of free and inventive jazz at the crossroads of continents and sensibilities.
Information: www.sallespectaclecalvibalagne.com
FURIANI/L’ÎLE-ROUSSE – Cine Donne festival
The Cine Donne festival continues. Meet on May 11 in Furiani at Cinema U Paradisu at 8 p.m. for a performance by the choir Cantid’elle followed by the screening of the film “Qui brille au combat” by Joséphine Japy. On May 12, at 8:30 p.m. at Cinéma Le Fogata, the closing night of the feminine Cinema Donne festival will focus on women’s health and mental health with the screening of “Qui brille au combat” followed by a roundtable discussion.
VALLICA – Walks with the regional archaeology laboratory
On Friday, May 8, starting at 10:30 a.m., the town will host a stage of the Dumenicata balanina organized by the LRA (regional archaeology laboratory). The day will include a visit to the protohistoric site of Castiglione, a heritage tour along Tartagine, and a picnic before exploring the village of Vallica.
PRUNELLI DI FIUM’ORBU – Concert and theater
On May 10, at 6 p.m., at Salle Timo-Pieri, there will be a concert by Quintina, a women’s ensemble of polyphonies from Corsica and around the world. On May 14, at 6 p.m., also at Salle Timo-Pieri, there will be a theater-narrative performance with “Chaudun, la montagne blessée” by Cie Le Pas de l’Oiseau and Bal Trad.
Information: www.centreculturelanima.fr
PIGNA – Concert and show at the Auditorium
On May 8, the Auditorium will host the group Altare with a repertoire of sacred and profane music. On May 9, there will be a residency presentation of the show “O.K.-K.O.” by Compagnie Bal’Dilà, blending dance, music, and combat sports.
GHISONACCIA – Flea market
On Sunday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a flea market at the gymnasium parking lot in Ghisonaccia organized by I Zitelloni di l’Afarif.
CORTE – Concert
On May 14, at 7 p.m., at the Church of the Annunciation, there will be a concert by the group L’Alivetti with their first album, “Per Fighjè e Stelle.”
SAINT-FLORENT – Concerts
Two concerts are scheduled next week at the Cathedral of Nebbiu. On May 11 at 7 p.m., Spartera will perform, followed by Xinarca on May 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets available on the day of the concert with prices ranging from 15 to 25 euros.
