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Capoliveri is a small village, situated in south-east of Elba Island, on a ridge Calamita Mount, about 167 meters above sea level.
The old origin from Roman period, the name Caput Liberi is Latin for Liberu’s Hill meaning sacred to Bacchus, and since ancient times has been a land of vineyards and excellent wine.
The most important monuments of Capoliveri are: Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie, the Focardo Fortress, the Chapel of San Michele Apse.
There can be no doubt that Versilia iso ne of the best known localities in Italy and abroad. Its fame is due to a rare combination of factors which provide the perfect ansie to every kind of tourism requirement. The landscape iso ne of the most varied: twenty kilometres of beach with bathing stations and top-class services, nature parks and pinewood, splendid countryside and large lake.
Dominating this scenery is tha Apuan Alps massif, which is rich in marble and picturesque villages and is the preferred destination of climbers.
It i salso the ideal area for sporting activities.
Sailing and windsurfing are extremely popular and professional assistance is provided by specialist schools.
IIn addition, there is tennis, jogging, horse riding, roller skating, cycling and climbing – activities to meet all tastes.
Lastly, in the north of Versilia and just two kilometres from the sea, an 18 – hole golf course was opened only a few years ago.
Versilia i salso ideal for people looking serviced tourist ports. As it can boast a number of the most important facilities on the Tyrrhenian coast, it also attrcts very prestigious yacht from al lover the world. As a complement to this tourism offer a numerous cultural occasions of importance, including the Puccini Festival at Torre del lago, the literary prize “Viareggio”, the political satire prize “Forte dei Marmi” and immersed in the splendid park at Marina di Pietrasanta, the summer theatre “La Versiliana”, which hosts all kind af shows from International ballet to theatre, from operettas to cultural meetings, as well as providing a fantastic area dedicated to children.
With its 500 hotels of all levels and hundreds of restaurants serving the typical fish-based cuisine of the Versilia, this area affers its guests variety: the coast, culture and nature.
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Coincidentally enough at the press conference for this the 5th edition of Lucca Donna Jazz, held in the Headquarters of the patrons Fondazione Banca del Monte, the conversation spontaneously turned to this era of Lucca Jazz.
The board members reminisced their teenage pilgrimages to San Giorgio in the hope of a few notes from Chet’s last partner Ruth Young sang at the 2006 edition of the festival.
So don’t miss this week of top class concerts taking place in the San Girolamo Theatre starting February 21st and presented by famous TV music personalità and DJ Claudio Sottili. Thi is the 2009 Lucca Jazz Donna Festival organized by the Circolo Lucca Jazz, dedicated this year to Billie Holiday on the 50th anniversary of her death.
As a side event the 1984 Emmy and Bafta award winning film Billie Holiday – The Long Night of Lady Day by Jhon Jeremy will be shown at the Cinema Centrale on Thursday 19th February.
The festival aims to bring female jazz musicians to the forefront, whether they sing, play, compose or arrange jazz music. Two mid-week evenings are dedicated to the 2009 Award for young talent and feature, six female groups from Rome, Palermo, Puglia, Milan and Lucca.
The weekend events in Lucca feature Michele Hendricks, daughter of Jon of legendary trio Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, Eileina Dennis from the US with her gospel background and hit recording with Randy Crawford and Zucchero, Tiziana Ghiglioni known as La Signora del Jazz Italiano and the captivating voice of Ada Montellanico with her guest Max Ionata.
A special tribute to Billie Holiday entitled Our Way to Lady Day will take place at Teatro Alfieri in Castelnuovo Garfagnana on March 27th with the Ricciardi/Premazzi Quartet.
previous edition have hosted dramme Kim Thompson, just on the cusp of fame, saxophonist Lisa Pollard and violinist Regina Carter, to name a few.
The festival is a showcase for Lucca to be proud of, adding sparkle and International glamour to the town during the drab low season of february. Spread the word!
Last year these shows were a sell-out so we recommend you buy tickets in advance from Telerecord, Via Santa Croce 11/13. On sale from 10th february. More info regarding the programme and tickets at www.luccajazzdonna.it; segreteria-eventi@comunelucca.it
Tel. +39 0583.442444, or centro.po@provincialucca.it Tel. +39 0583 433435
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