We are living in years of big pollution and huge changements in the climate everywhere in the world.
Everybody seem to be concerned, but nobody kwow what to do exactly.
My opinion is that we have to start from our own little world, we need to do something just in our own routine.
An Abkhazian popular proverb, which is widespread worldwide in similar forms, tells that “even a sea consists of small drops“.
I totally agree, do not you?
So today I want to present you a great event which will occun on Saturday June 28th, 2008 in the Abruzzo region: the first edition of the Notte Verde!

Map of Abruzzo
That special evening will offer more than 300 events in 20 locations along the 170 kilometers of the abruzzese seacost which will be totally dedicated to the ecology and the entertainment.
The shops will be open until late night, the restaurants will present themed menus and appetizers with traditional local and biological specialties, paying attention to the use of materials of sustainable consumption.
The organization will plan activities to teach the citizens to live in a more eco-friendly way, in whole respect of our Earth, also thanks to the involvement of artists and big names of the Italian performing arts.
All the info are available at the website at the url http://www.lanotteverde.it but, as the website unfortunately is in Italian, I decided to translate just for you the calendar of the events of this fantastic green night in the different locations of the region, enjoy!

Saturday June 28th, 2008
MARTINSICURO – EUROPA SEAFRONT:
09-10 pm: “Blue Sound” Music Band;
10-10:45 pm: Fashion show;
11-11:45 pm: Cabaret show with Tony Russi;
11:45 pm-00:15 am: Dance lessons;
00:15-01 am: “Blue Sound” Music Band;
01-02:30 am: Latin animation group with Baby Caribe Dance Dj;
On the seafront: Spinning lessons with Dj;
Special Guest: Tessa Gelisio, tv presenter of “Pianeta Mare” show on ReteQuattro and President of the “For Planet” Association for the Environmental Conservation;
During the Notte Verde: Free distribution of high quality milk by the AgriService farmings, to bring on the table of citizens and tourists this raw freshly drawn food; in addition, samples of traditional local specialties offered by AgriService for Drainage and Environmental Activity.
TORTORETO LIDO – VIA CARDUCCI ROTUNDA:
Special Guest: Tessa Gelisio, tv presenter of “Pianeta Mare” on ReteQuattro and President of the “For Planet” Association for the Environmental Conservation.
ROSETO DEGLI ABRUZZI – CELOMMI SEAFRONT, FOUNTAINS AREA:
9:30 pm: “The Blues Brothers” Cover Band;
Playing area for children with animation and clowns;
Special Guests: Marta Rossi with Francesco Capodacqua from the “Amici” show by Maria De Filippi and Nadia Castaldi from the Italian “Big Brother 8″;
During the Notte Verde: Free distribution of high quality milk by the AgriService farmings, to bring on the table of citizens and tourists this raw freshly drawn food; in addition, samples of traditional local specialties offered by AgriService for Drainage and Environmental Activity.
PINETO:
Special Guests: Marta Rossi with Francesco Capodacqua from the “Amici” show by Maria De Filippi and Nadia Castaldi from the Italian “Big Brother 8″.
SILVI MARINA – PIAZZALE DEI PINI SEAFRONT:
9:30 pm: Speech about the environment by Doctor Marrone;
9:45 pm: Live music with “Over the Hill” Band;
11 pm: Cabaret show with “La Gastrite” Duet;
11:30 pm: Fashion show by “SR” Atelier by Simone Racioppo;
Special Guests: Marta Rossi with Francesco Capodacqua from the “Amici” show by Maria De Filippi and Nadia Castaldi from the Italian “Big Brother 8″.
MONTESILVANO - TEATRO DEL MARE:
Finale of the “New Model of the Year - Eco Miss La Notte Verde 2008″ National Contest;
Special Guests: Raffaella Fico from the Italian “Big Brother 8″ and Antonino Lombardo with Marina Marchione from the “Amici” show 2008 by Maria De Filippi;
Finale of the evening with many other special guests;
During the Notte Verde: Free distribution of high quality milk by the AgriService farmings, to bring on the table of citizens and tourists this raw freshly drawn food; in addition, samples of traditional local specialties offered by AgriService for Drainage and Environmental Activity.
FRANCAVILLA AL MARE – PIAZZA SIRENA:
Selection for the “Miss Grand Prix” National Contest;
Disco with Elio Dj, 70s/80s/90s Dance music;
Magic show;
Special Guests: Raffaella Fico from the Italian “Big Brother 8″ and Antonino Lombardo with Marina Marchione from the “Amici” show 2008 by Maria De Filippi.
ORTONA – PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICA:
9:30 pm: Live music with “Bertone/1” Band;
10:30 pm: Fabrizio Buccella Conjurer
11:30 pm: Live music with “Liberi di volare” Band (”Nomadi” Cover Band);
00:30 am: Live music with “The Flatheads” Band (”The Fratellis” Cover Band);
Special Guests: Raffaella Fico from the Italian “Big Brother 8″ and Antonino Lombardo with Marina Marchione from the “Amici” show 2008 by Maria De Filippi.
MARINA DI SAN VITO – DI GUALDO SEAFRONT:
Special Guests: Andrea Spadoni and Francesca De Meo from the Italian “Big Brother 7″.
FOSSACESIA – BAYA VERDE SOUTHERN SEAFRONT:
Festival of Strabocchi di Musica (www.strabocchidimusica.com);
Concert by Caparezza;
Live music with “Anema Me” Band in Abruzzese dialect;
Live music with “Après La Classe” Band (Raggae, Pop, Dance, Ska);
Until the sunrise: Orobi Dj Set.
TORINO DI SANGRO:
Special Guests: Andrea Spadoni and Francesca De Meo from the Italian “Big Brother 7″.
CASALBORDINO – SEAFRONT:
Dancing evening;
Special Guests: Andrea Spadoni and Francesca De Meo from the Italian “Big Brother 7″.
VASTO MARINA – SEAFRONT:
Special Guests: Andrea Spadoni and Francesca De Meo from the Italian “Big Brother 7″.

The Notte Verde is organized in Abruzzo because is the “Green Region of Europe“, the events are conceived and produced by Claudio Marastoni Comunication and are under the patronage of: Regione Abruzzo, Province of Pescara, Province of Teramo, Province of Chieti, Municipalities of Martinsicuro, Alba Adriatica, Tortoreto, Giulianova, Roseto degli Abruzzi, Pineto, Silvi, Montesilvano, Pescara, Francavilla al Mare, Ortona, San Vito Chetino, Fossacesia, Torino di Sangro, Casalbordino, Vasto, San Salvo, Confindustria Abruzzo, Confindustria Pescara, Confindustria Teramo, Confindustria Chieti, Confcommercio Abruzzo, Federalberghi Abruzzo and Faita.
If you are in Abruzzo or close to that region in that day, I heartily suggest to attend the Notte Verde and, if you want to arrange a trip to Italy, this will be the perfect occasion to come.
I will probably attend it too, for my personal interest and for writing an article for the Italian webmagazine with which I cooperate, so let me know your plans and we will be even able to meet there, how exciting, I am waiting for your emails!!
In the meanwhile, have a nice weekend and see you soon, ciao my friends!








