There is a new exhibition starting today at the Borgo degli Artisti gallery in Ponte a Serraglio.
The inauguration is today Saturday 7th September from 5.00pm until 7.30pm.
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Borgo degli Artisti exhibition
The inauguration of the first art exhibition at the newly regrouped Borgo degli Artisti was well attended. People spilled out onto the bridge on Sunday afternoon to see the work of local artists. It was great to see many familiar faces along with new people.
People were clearly enjoying themselves inside the gallery.
I wish I had been there to see the art up close.
Thank you to AnnBeth and Rita Gualtiera for the photos.
It is excellent to see the Borgo degli Artisti up and running again.
The exhibition continues until 24th August…5.00pm until 8.00pm each day.
Bridge flowers
I have been planting the flowers on the bridge in Ponte a Serraglio for many years. I love to see the bridge looking colourful and cheerful.
Keeping the flowers alive over the summer when I am back in Australia has been an ongoing problem. This year there has been a change. My lovely neighbours, Roberto and Donna have put a tap close to the bridge making it easier to water the flowers. Previously I had to carry watering cans from my apartment.
And this summer the flowers have someone to water and take care of them. A huge thank you to Peter Miller! The flowers are thriving and looking great.
Here he is in action.
I hope Peter will be around again next summer.
Here is a fabulous photo taken by Charmaine Birkett Botha of the flowers and the gorgeous view from the bridge.
Borgo degli Artisti
At 5.00pm on Sunday 18th August the Borgo degli Artisti with celebrate the opening of the exhibit of local painters and sculptors. It will be held at the home of Borgo degli Artisti at Via Serraglia 7, Ponte a Serraglio. It is near the bridge at Ponte a Serraglio.
This is the first exhibition after a 6 year break.
The exhibition will run from 19th – 24th August, 5.00pm until 8.00pm each day.
Work will be shown by about 30 local painters and sculptors including Jenny McIntosh, Deenagh Miller, Dr Vito Valentino, who has always nourished his passion for art, Albert Beach, Gilberto Malerbi, Giuseppe Zago and more.
Borgo degli Artisti is a group formed to organise and promote artistic activities in Bagni di Lucca. It is great to see that they are back at work.
La Ninfa Hotel opens
Ponte a Serraglio is delighted to see the reopening, after months of renovations, of the Hotel Corona with a new name, La Ninfa. The hotel has had an excellent upgrade and is ready to welcome visitors.
A small sample of the newly decorated rooms.
The terrace beside the river will be a great place to sit to enjoy the view.
Aperitivo will be fun in this lovely setting.
Local residents are welcome to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, come for aperitivo and admire the stunning view from the terrace. I wish La Nifna a bright future.
A night at the casino
There is a free event at the casino in Ponte a Serraglio on Friday 19th April at 9.00pm.
The book, “Leggera cure” by Marco Innocenti and Enrico Marchi will be presented.
Rain and the River Lima
I have returned to Ponte a Serraglio to heavy rain and a raging river rushing past my apartment and I love it!
Everyone has been telling me that the winter has been warm this year. This is evident in the magnolia trees flowering early.
I look forward to the next few months in Bagni di Lucca and watching spring unfold.
Befana
Befana visits all the children in Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with gifts. There are 3 celebrations of Befana’s visit happening in Bagni di Lucca, a fun start to 2024.
On 5th January enjoy the Befana festival in Montefegatesi.
On 6th January there will be Befana fun in Ponte a Serraglio. On 7th January Pieve di Controni will hold its Befana festa.
Christmas lights
I wish I was in Bagni di Lucca this Christmas. This year there are excellent Christmas lights. I think the Comune has done a great job.
Ponte a Serraglio is looking lovely. There is a pretty nativity scene in an arch in the building next to our apartment. My friend Rina has put lights on my balcony as well.
Thank you Rita Gualtieri for sharing the photos.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy 2024.
Autumn in Ponte a Serraglio
Ponte a Serraglio is beautiful in any season.
Thank you to John Falkenstein for the lovely photos. I am right now in sub tropical Queensland where we are about to have a storm.
Here are a couple more.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 