Friday, August 5th
19.00 – Grotteland inauguration
20.00 – Presentation of the book “To be written” – Publisher Photocity, of Rosanna Schena, Antonio Nebbia presenting
21.00 – “Frozen” – Musical by the Theatre Company Danzattori
22.15 – BAELL LIVE Giò Sada & Barismoothsquad more artists TBA
Saturday, August 6th
20.00 – Presentation of the book “Tutto in 1 Anno” – Favia Graphic Arts Edition, of Carmen Rucci, Francesco Pepe presenting, readings by Adriana Coletta and Gregorio Saracino
21.00 – “Quello strappo nel cielo” – Theatrical performance by the pupils of the school G. Tauro of Castellana Caves, directed and adapted texts by Adriana Coletta, ATC organization
Sunday, August 7th
20.00 – Presentation of the book “Viaggi Bianchi” – By Jean Paul Stanisci, Valentino Sgaramella presenting
21.00 – “Circus in Fabula, Biancaneve tra gli acrobati” – Dance performance by the Passion of Dance of Daniela Carbone
22.15 – Rewind – La più bella musica da ballare anni ’70 ’80 ’90 – Cicco Loko from Roma&Ibiza + Mars
Monday, August 8th
20.00 – Presentation of the books “Della nostra antica patria, due sicilie” by Cesare Linzalone and “The kitchen of the Sun” of Luciano Gentile, CSA Editor, Alessandro Labonia and Cosimo Sportelli presenting
21.00 – “Mamma Mia“ – Dance performance by ASD Resi Dance of Castellana Caves
22.15 – Etnikàntaro – ethnopopular in concert 2016
Tuesday, August 9th
20.00 – Presentation of the book “Riso Fuorisede“ – Kurumuny Editions, by Silvia Rizzello, Michela Ventrella presenting, edited readings by Adriana Coletta
21.00 – “La strada per chissà dove“ – Theatrical performance by Adriana Coletta – Theatrical Association Gruppo Teatrale Nostri Amici
22.15 – Don Backy in concert with “Hanno ali quelli come me”
Wednesday, August 10th
20.00 – Cosplayer competition – Organised by Eternia Association
20.00 – Marathon of board games – Organised by La Tana dei Goblin and the Eternia Association
22.15 – Le stelle di Hokuto in “La Nerdina Commedia – L’inferno del nerDante”
Thursday, August 11th
20.00 – Presentation of the book “8 Marzo” – CSA Editor, of Cecilia Betty Visaggi, Massimo Curci and Rosalba Mazzarelli of the Onlus Io Sono Contro presenting
20.45 – “La Sirenetta“ – Musical by the Theatre Company Danzattori
21.40 – “Valentino è Tango – Il Jazz Tango incontra il teatro” – Tribute to legend Rodolfo Valentino, with Renzo Ruggieri and Umberto Fabi, special guest Stefania Santoro & Oscar Casali dancers and choreographers of Argentine Tango
22.40 – Gianfranco D’Angelo & Demo Mura – “Talk & show”
Friday, August 12th
20.00 – Presentation of the book “La mandria umana“ – CSA Editor, of Vittorio Nacci, Cosimo Sportelli presenting
21.00 – Miss and Mister Grotte – Final of the beauty contest organized by the Io Pino Musica e Spettacolo Association, special guest Mario Rosini, Piano, and Alessia Sonnante, voice
22.15 – Dado canta la canzone
Saturday, August 13th
20.00 – Book presentation “Mare Nero“ – Sonzogno Editions, of Gabriella Genisi, Mariaclelia Labbate presenting
21.00 – “L’Opera of Pulcinella” – Theatrical show by and with Paolo Comentale, live music of Maestro Andrea Gargiulo, Granteatrino Company, Teatro Casa di Pulcinella
22:15 – Antonella Ruggiero in concert Versatile
Sunday, August 14th
20.00 – Presentation of the book “Il velo ai fiori di limone“ – Il Mio Libro Edition, of Mary Olaniyan, Mariaclelia Labbate presenting
21.00 – “Le più belle del reame”– Theatrical show by and with Maria Serena Ivone and Annaisa Locaputo
22.15 – I mercenari del Salento in concert
Monday, August 15th
20.00 – Presentation of the book “Padri e figlie. L’eclissi di uno sguardo “ – Schena Edition, of Donatella Caprioglio, Antonella and Franco Caprio presenting
21.00 – Dr. Why – Lottery conducted by Pino Savino
22.15 – NotteTempo in Concert
Tuesday, August 16th
20.00 – Presentation of the book “Fidati di me fratello” – Aliberti Editorial Company, of Alessio Viola, Mariaclelia Labbate presenting
21.00 – Dance performance – Edited by Artinscena of Annalisa Bellini
21.30 – “Il Baule Volante” – musical tale by and with Mariella Dibattista with Orlando Zigorli on guitar manouche
22.15 – Max Cavallari – Parzialmente Fico
August 5th to the 16th pine forest area
FUORIMANO SUMMER FESTIVAL – a kaleidoscope of color and sound
After the success of the first edition the “Fuorimano Summer Festival“A microcosm of music and colors within the Grotteland event. Once again as background of the Festival will be the suggestive forest of the Castellana Caves, a location surrounded by nature with trees and lights to as a roof
August 5th to the 16th expo area Castellana Conviene
The Castellana Conviene Association will liven up every night the Expo area, set in the pedestrian area of the Anelli Square, with engaging and entertaining shows for the young and old
Sirio astronomical observatory
On the 8th, 9th and 10th of August at the Sirio Astronomical Observatory orientation sessions and Mars and Saturn observations through a telescope – Mars and Pluto projection by prof. Nicola Rizzi
– Two shifts one at 22:15 and the other at 23:15
– Duration 1 hour
– Maximum 30 people per group
– 1 € per person
For reservations call 0804998221
VILLAGE GROTTELAND – 5th to the 16th of August
Fun activities, Cave Amusement park, Speleofamily and cinema at the Franco Anelli Museum edited by Puglia Grotte Group – For info and reservations Rosanna 3294132487 – Roberto 3337668539
Climbing – By The Art Of Sport ASD for info and reservations 3208279243
Paintball – By ASD Paintball Puglia – For info and reservations 3293980884 www.paintballpuglia.it
Beach tennis and beach volleyball – By Culturama Association – For info and reservations 3293755860 www.tramecastellana.it
Carriage ride – By B&B Le Coccinelle – For info and reservations 3281456676 www.le-coccinelle.it
Inflatable Games – by Piero Murro
Antique carousel – By Davoli
