Tradition, music and magic: the events of the third week of December in OltreLario

1. Gir de la Stela

• Date: Wednesday, December 18 
• Location: Canzo
• Description: In the morning herbal tea and "café del pignatin." In the afternoon light procession and Christmas carols with the children of the third Primary classes accompanied by the Cumpagnia di Nost.
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2. Concert and cave tour 

• Date: Friday, December 20, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Lead Hole in Grass
• Description: Christmas concert for piano and trumpet between Christmas songs and jazz with music by A. Piazzola, C. Norton, P. Desmond. B. Haley and S. Joplin performed by the talented Alberto Ligori and Rocco Melillo.
• Cost: € 15 
• Info and reservations: www.museobucodelpiombo.it 

3. Christmas concert

• Date: Friday, December 20, 8:45 p.m. 
• Place: Council Hall Municipality of Ponte Lambro
• Description: Edited by the "Soprano Edda Righetto" choir, followed by exchange of greetings and presentation of honors. 

4. Christmas on the road

• Date: Friday, December 20, 9 p.m.
• Location: Cineteatro della Rosa, Via Patrizi 6 in Albavilla
• Description: World music concert by the "Santa Cecilia" music corps of Albavilla.

5. Christmas stories!

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 10:30 a.m.
• Location: Canzo Municipal Library 
• Description: Born to Read readings for children ages 0-6. 

6. Visit to the cave with a magical touch

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon
• Location: Lead Hole in Grass
• Description: Children can leave their Christmas letters in the special letterbox at the bottom of the grotto. 
• Cost: € 10 adults; € 7 ages 5 to 17.
• Reservation: www.museobucodelpiombo.it 

7. Santa's Postman

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 5:30 p.m.
• Place: Social Theater in Canzo
• Description: Family theater show. Plot: An evil witch and her faithful helper are out for revenge: no one will have to believe in Santa Claus and his magic anymore. Fortunately, there is still someone who does not lose hope and is willing to go on a heroic quest that will save Christmas, the wishes and dreams of young and old alike.
• Info and reservations: https://www.claps.lombardia.it/evento/il-postino-di-natale/

8. Songs for Christmas

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 9 p.m.
• Location: Church of St. Donnino Martyr in Proserpio
• Description: Christmas Concert 2024 with Line Harmonica. 

9. "Gospel & More" choir

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 8:30 p.m.
• Place: Church of Brunate
• Description: Christmas concert. 

10. Christmas concert

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 9 p.m.
• Location: Apollinare and Materno Church in Valbrona
• Description: Concert by Schola Cantorum Lorenzo Perosi and White Voices Choir.

11. Intelvi Valley Choir

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 9 p.m.
• Location: Church of St. Anthony in Molina di Faggeto Lario
• Description: Christmas concert. 

12. Christmas greetings and panettone at the Horns.

• Date: Sunday, December 22, 10:30 a.m.
• Location: Forcella dei Corni
• Description: Edited by CAI Canzo.

13. Ragliando at Christmas

• Date: Sunday, December 22, 10:30 a.m.
• Meeting place: Infopoint in the Gajum locality in Canzo
• Description: Walk to the Third Alp with donkeys by Transum-asinando.

14. Christmas in the villa

• Date: Sunday, December 22, from 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Villa Giamminola Park in Albavilla, in case of bad weather it will be in the gymnasium on Via Porro. 
• Description: Event for children and teens.
  2:45 p.m. Youth Band Santa Cecilia of Albavilla;
  3:30 p.m. Magic show;
  4:30 p.m. Entertainment and fun.
  Throughout the afternoon: child makeup, inflatables, Christmas village.
  Snack together offered by Proloco and workshops with Kindergartens Giobba and Carcano.
  Santa Claus will deliver gifts to children during the afternoon.
• Gift collection hours: at City Hall Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wed from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It is possible to leave an outstanding gift for children in need. 

15. Cookie workshop

• Date: Sunday, December 22, from 3 to 5 p.m.
• Location:Agriturismo Moraspina in Castelmarte, Laghetto Consortium Road
• Description: We are waiting for you to snack together and bake delicious Christmas cookies to share with your loved ones.
• Info and reservations: 348 45 16 013

16. Magical Christmas in Caslin...

• Date: Sunday, December 22, from 5 p.m.
• Meeting place: Multipurpose Center in Caslino d'Erba
• Description: 5 p.m. Puppet show;
  From 6:30 p.m. Apericena;
  7:30 p.m. Arrival of Santa Claus on his magic sleigh and delivery of gifts to all children;
  Followed by raffle. 

17. Concert for the Holy Christmas

• Date: Sunday, December 22, 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Church of San Giovanni in Bellagio
• Description: Orchestra of Bellagio and Lake Como, conductor Alessandro Calcagnile. 

18. Theatrical reading "El Natale" by Basilio Luoni.

• Date: Sunday, December 22, 8:45 p.m.
• Location: "Teresa Bazzoni" Center, loc. Cendraro in Lezzeno
• Description: The Lezzenese Theater Company will try its hand at reading "El Natal."

19. Christmas concert

• Date: Sunday, December 22, 9 p.m.
• Place: Church Beata Vergine Assunta Valbrona

20. Concert of good wishes

• Date: Sunday, December 22, 9 p.m.
• Place: Social Theater from Canzo
• Description: Convivia Music Choir.