The days makes history

Sunday, September 27 | 5:00 p.m. 
Sala Maddalena, Via S. Maddalena 7
September 27, 1986 — The night Frank Sinatra enchanted Italy
An immersive event celebrating the legend of “The Voice,” forty years after his legendary live performance in Milan.
Directed by Ettore Radice
Narrator: Alessandro Baito
Vocals and piano: Max Gandossi
Admission by donation 

Saturday, October 3 | 5:00 p.m.
Case Aler Portico, Via Poliziano 18 
October 3, 1226 – The Infinite Melody of Francis
Between sacred music and unadorned words on the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi.
A spiritual and literary journey through the Saint’s own writings (from the Canticle of the Creatures to his letters), which speak of peace to the contemporary world, accompanied by live music.
Narrator: Michele Fierro
With the Monzese Choir
Free admission

Saturday, October 24 | 5:00 p.m.
Sala Maddalena, Via S. Maddalena 7
October 24, 1956—“Long live freedom! Budapest 1956”
The dramatic days of the Soviet invasion through testimonies, letters, and diaries of the freedom fighters.
Adapted by Ettore Radice
Narrated by Ila Maltese and Nicolas Montemagno; Viola: Servio Bona
Admission by donation

Sunday, November 15 | 5:00 PM
Sala Maddalena, Via S. Maddalena 7
November 15, 1976 – Amnesty International denounces the dictatorship in Argentina: “Words Against Oblivion”
Conference-debate and historical testimony.
The geopolitical impact of Amnesty International’s report, which in 1976 tore away the veil of silence surrounding Videla’s military junta.
Speaker: Stefano Motta, professor and essayist, author of the book “Habeas Corpus,” in which he recounts the story of Sister Alice Domon, one of the many victims thrown from the plane along with the founders of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo
Free admission