100 Thousand Poets for Change World Conference 2015 Schedule Location: Salerno, Italy Dates: Wednesday June 3rd Monday June 8th 2015

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1 100 Thousand Poets for Change World Conference 2015 Schedule Location: Salerno, Italy Dates: Wednesday June 3rd Monday June 8th 2015 This is a preliminary tentative and working schedule that will expand and change as we get closer to the conference dates. It is meant to give participants a sense of the conference format and event schedule. (All meetings and events, unless otherwise noted, will take place at the Santa Sofia Complex) Day 1 / Wednesday June 3rd 11:00 5:00pm Welcome to Salerno, Italy! Arrival and informal check-in of organizers and their guests throughout the day. Information and assistance provided at arrival at Salerno Train Station. Conference materials packet including participation nametag, conference schedule, and gift bag provided. 6:00pm 9:00pm 100TPC casual mixer/meet and greet at restaurant. Music and appetizers. Venue TBA. Conference materials packet including participation nametag, conference schedule, a local map, and gift bag provided. Check in continued if late arrival. If you are arriving at a later than 9:00pm on Wednesday or on another day, arrangements will be made to provide you with necessary information. Conference materials will be available at Santa Sofia as well during conference events and meetings. Day 2 / Thursday June 4th 9:00-10:00am Check in for late arrivals. 10:00am 12:00pm Closed meeting for organizers. Introductions and orientation session at Santa Sofia Complex. Location: Piazza Abate Conforti, historic center of Salerno. 1:00pm 2:00pm Lunch break. Suggestions for local restaurants, bars, will be provided. Local map available upon request. (More details TBA). 2:00pm 4:30pm Guided walking tour of historic center of Salerno by Salerno parla il cuore and Alfonso Gatto Foundation. Tour of Salerno Street Art & Poetry Project and visit to the house that the poet Alfonso Gatto lived in. Meet at Santa Sofia. 6:00pm 7:00pm Meeting #2 for organizers. Open to the public. Informal discussion of conference goals, Q & A., etc. 8:00pm 11:00pm Evening of music and poetry. Hosted by Alfonso Gatto Foundation. More details TBA. 1

2 Day 3 / Friday June 5 th 10:00pm 12:00pm Meeting #3 Part 1, WHO WE ARE and Why We re Here - 3 minute presentations by all organizers to introduce themselves and describe their local programs and community. Sign up to participate at entrance to the meeting room. Open to the public.(more TBA). 12:00 1:30pm Lunch Break (Catered light lunch at Santa Sofia) 1:30 3:30pm Meeting #3 Part 2,, WHO WE ARE and Why We re Here continued. 5:00-7pm Round Table Panel #1 Poetics of the Feminine (more details TBA) 8:00pm 9:00pm Welcome to Italy! Italian poets and organizers host a bilingual poetry reading with music, and more. Open to the public. 9:00pm-11:00pm Poetry Reading for 100TPC Conference participants. Day 4 / Saturday June 6 th - *Festival Day! 11:00am - 1:00pm Round Table Panel #2 Art & Activism 12:30am 2:30pm Il Pranzo con Poesia Public poetry and art installation in the city square. Poetry boats on the gulf of Salerno, with local artist Greenpino Pino and others. (More TBA) (Tentative Panel Discussion Times) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Round Table Panel #3 The Oral Tradition -Robert Priest (Keynote) 5:00pm 6:00pm Music and l aperitivo (Cocktail hour w/ snacks) or dinner break. 6:00pm - 8:00pm Mime and dance performance, music, and more. (Details TBA.) 8:00pm 10:00pm Poetry Reading for 100TPC participants. 10:00pm - Midnight 100TPC Discoteca! Dancing and Pizza for change! *Mass poetry reading, music, mimes, dance, workshops and lectures ongoing throughout Santa Sofia venue and the city of Salerno. (More details TBA.) Day 5 / Sunday June 7 th 10:30am Meet (location TBA) for optional trip to Pompeii. Admission FREE. 11:30am 4pm Pompeii semi guided tour and exploration. Return to Salerno by 5:30pm. 8:00-11:00pm All Night Open Reading for 100TPC participants and others. (More details TBA). 2

3 Day 6 / Monday June 8 th 11:00-12:00pm Panel #4 100TPC-How to Grow the Movement - Michael Rothenberg (Moderator) Open to the public. (More details TBA). 1:00-3:00pm Round Table Panel #5 Building a Sustainable Community 7:00pm 11:00pm Farewell dinner, party, and poetry reading. Day 7/ Tuesday June 9 th There will be an optional day trip to the Amalfi Coast via ferry and an evening gathering in Salerno for those who plan to stay past the official conference dates. (More details TBA). Principle Coordinators: Michael Rothenberg & Terri Carrion Founders: 100 Thousand Poets for Change Valeriano Forte Organizer 100 Thousand Poets for Change Salerno, Italy Events Coordinator: Fondazione Culturale Alfonso Gatto Filippo Trotta Founder: Fondazione Culturale Alfonso Gatto Donatella D Angelo Photographer Member: 100 Thousand Poets for Change Milan, Italy 3

4 1 INFORMATION ON HOTELS, B & B, AND OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS IN SALERNO Here below is information on various accommodations in Salerno. Once you have made a reservation somewhere, please send a copy of your reservation information to tere67@bigbridge.org so we know where you are staying. The GRAND HOTEL SALERNO The Grand Hotel Salerno has offered us a discount rate for conference participants. To receive this discount, the hotel must have confirmation of your reservation by March 20th. If you decide you want to take advantage of this deal, please complete the reservation form and send payment to the hotel directly along with all requested documents.. You can receive a full refund of your reservation if you cancel within 30 days of your check in date. A reservation form for the Grand Hotel Salerno is included below. (page 4) The Grand Hotel Salerno is the result of a state-of-the-art project of the famous Italian architect Nicola Pagliara. Conceived with a characteristic prow shape, it lays on the enchanting scenery of the Gulf of Salerno facing the divine Amalfi Coast. Grand Hotel Salerno is located 1.3 miles/25 minute walk from Complesso Santa Sofia where 100TPC events will be held. bus available from train station to historic city center. See more about the Grand Hotel Salerno on their website: See hotel brochure: There is also Accommodation Salerno, a network of B & B s that work together to provide affordable rooms and vacation rentals in Salerno. About ASEAS - We are friends and owners of Bed and Breakfast and Holiday Homes in Salerno. Through the Tourist Association (ASEAS), we endeavor to improve the local hospitality. If you really want to get in touch with the local culture, you are on the right website. The Bed and Breakfast and Holiday Homes in Salerno have found that through ASEAS, it is the best way to improve this new kind of hospitality, which works by the sharing of ideas, proposals and experiences. 1

5 2 OFFER FOR BED & BREAKFAST Type of accommodation and price per room / night: twin / double room with private bathroom for single use 45.00; for stays of 3 nights twin / double room with private bathroom 65.00; for stays of 3 nights triple room private bathroom 80.00; for stays of 3 nights Services included: Breakfast tourist tax (1.00 per person / night) Wifi Heating Transfer to check in from the station or garage T.V. linen / towels Courtesy set Personal Keys Information material The above offer is subject to availability. Booking conditions: To complete the booking prepayment is required of the amount (in a manner to be agreed with each property). Cancellation Policy For cancellations received 10 days before arrival will be reimbursed 70%. For cancellations after 10 days or in case of late check in or check out early, there is no refund. For information about the location, descriptions, photographs and other services (air conditioning, refrigerator, lift, kitchen) you can consult and individual B & B sites listed below. Please check individual B & B below for availability and location and to book a room as soon as possible: 2

6 B&B Salerno Centro, Piazza sedile di Portanova 10: 3 B&B Salerno Antica, Via Masuccio Salernitano 8: B&B Salerno in Alto Mare, Piazza Sant Agostino 16: B&B Nonna Maria, Vicolo Giudaica 46: Casa Vacanze Il Duomo, Via delle Botteghelle 55: B&B La Terrazza 150, Via Mercanti 150: B&B San Pietro a Corte, Vicolo Grimoaldo 11: B&B Ai Bastioni, Via Bastioni 19: bebaibastioni@libero.it B&B Sinforosa, Via Rafastia 5: B&B Il Piccolo Principe, Via Antonio del Baglivo 11: Casa Vacanze Il Gelso, Via Gelso 51: See Gallery of B & B s : There is a Budget Hostel in Salerno as well Ave Gratia Plena Finally, you can Search AirBnB for shared rooms, private rooms, and complete apartments in Salerno &ne_lng= &zoom=17&search_by_map=true&ss_id=g4hhyvdn Google LIVE MAP of Salerno Explore the city! 3

7 100 Thousand Poets for Change World Conference The Alfonso Gatto Cultural Foundation-Salerno Italy June 3rd, 2015 June 8th, Please return to the hotel this form either by fax ( ) or by (meeting@grandhotelsalerno.it). The confirmation is subject to hotel availability. First Name Last Name Address City PostalCode Country Check in date Check out date Telephone Fax Number of Rooms Economy Single Economy Twin Double Economy Triple 3 beds Double + 1 bed Economy Quadruple 4 beds Double + 2 beds Standard Single Standard Twin Double Superior Single Superior Twin Double Superior Triple 3 beds Double + 1 bed Superior Quadruple 4 beds Double + 2 beds Deluxe Single Deluxe Twin Double 60,00 euro + tourist tax 80,00 euro + tourist tax 107,00 euro + tourist tax 134,00 euro + tourist tax 70,00 euro + tourist tax 90,00 euro + tourist tax 90,00 euro + tourist tax 110,00 euro + tourist tax 137,00 euro + tourist tax 164,00 euro + tourist tax 110,00 euro + tourist tax 130,00 euro + tourist tax Number of Nights TOTAL Note: PRICES per room, VAT included with Buffet Breakfast Rates per room, per night, VAT 10% and Buffet Breakfast included Economy rooms: train station, with shower - Standard rooms: not sea view, with shower Superior and Deluxe rooms: sea view with bathtub. Check in from pm - Check out until am The above mentioned rates not included the tourism taxes which shall be applied from 1st January 2012 and to be added to the room rate. Tourist tax is 3,00 euros per night per room, his Tax not apply to children under 12 years. PAYMENT INFORMATION The booking confirmation should be completed within 20/03/15, beyond this date the application of mentioned rates cannot be guaranteed. Cancellation policy: No Penality for cancellation 30 days before arrival; From 29 to 15 days: 1 night will be charged. From days: two nights will be charged. From 10 days before arrival date: entire booking will be charged. Payment method 1) BANK TRANSFER IMMOBILIARE PANORAMICA SRL, IBAN IT 67 N Please send a copy of the bank receipt to the fax number with your Name and Surname. The currency date must be the same as the transaction date. 2) CREDIT CARD Visa Master Card Card Holder s Name: Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Card holder Signature: I forward you my credit card details for guarantee purposes. In case of cancellation or no-show I authorize the Hotel to deduct from the credit card indicated the charge according to the above policy. Date: Guest s Signature: Hotel Confirmation number: 4

8 The Alfonso Gatto Foundation was founded in 2011 in Salerno as an initiative of the heir of the poet. Its activities were initiated in 2006, the year of the thirtieth anniversary of the death of the Salerno poet, as cultural association, sponsored and supported by the City of Salerno. The Foundation's mission is to spread the work of Alfonso Gatto with a focus on literature, through collections of new materials; and the organization and presentation of cultural events dedicated to the work of the poet. Over six years, the Foundation has edited and promoted initiatives in collaboration with organizations and public bodies. In particular: MINISTRY OF CULTURE, PROVINCE OF MILAN, Campania Region, PROVINCE AND TOWN OF SALERNO; CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF FLORENCE, UNIVERSITY OF PAVIA, UNIVERSITY OF SALERNO, INSTITUTE OF ITALIAN CULTURE SAN FRANCISCO, PRESIDENCY OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC. The Foundation is based in Salerno at the complex of the former Convent of San Lorenzo, in Via De Renzi, in premises provided by the Town Council. In 2012, the Foundation has received recognition of legal personality from the Region of Campania. a Salerno parla il cuore Salerno speaks the heart is an initiative to promote cultural tourism in Salerno and the Campania region.

9 MEETINGS & EVENTS LOCATION: 100 TPC meetings, workshops and events will take in various rooms and spaces that are part of the historic Monumental Complex of St. Sophia. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The monumental complex of Santa Sofia, located in Salerno, in Piazza Abate Conforti, was created at the end of the tenth century as the first convent of the ' Benedictine Order dedicated to Santa Sofia, from which it takes its name. It is part of the former St. Sophia Church, also known as the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. The church was built by the Jesuits in the early seventeenth century and, until 1868, was dedicated to the Savior. This place of worship was built on the remains of an ancient church built around the year 853 by Bishop Bernard in honor "Domini et Salvatoris" and of a complex of houses and gardens while, for the construction of Piazza Abate Conforti, was the need 'demolition of another church dedicated to San Grammazio. The construction works were very long so that the dome was completed only in In a document of 1215 is called S.Salvatore de Coriariis and another of 1338 in S. Salvatore de Montis Plano. In 1592 the monastery of St. Sofia was occupied by the PP. the Society of Jesus called to Salerno to take over education of youth. With the suppression of the order in 1776 the church passed to the Carmelite fathers who gave it the new name of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel. Reduced to a heap of ruins following the Napoleonic suppression, the church was completely restored neoclassical Archbishop Marino Paglia in 1850 before being returned to the Jesuits who held it until In 1868 he was entrusted to the lay confraternity of Our Lady of Sorrows who is the current owner. Current use: The complex, after a long period of neglect, has been restored and is now used as a venue for the realization of events, exhibitions and events. It has hosted exhibitions of painters and personalities of international importance, such as Picasso, Miro, Caravaggio, Warhol and Pierluigi Nervi. Every year there are also events, projects and exhibitions related to the various organizations and citizens to festivals such as the Festival of Young Culture On-Line Shadow, invites Salerno, the Fair of the Crucifix found. VIEW VIDEO OF VENUE:

10 Rome, Fiumicino airport. Rome, Fiumicino airport is closest to central Rome with direct train to Rome Termini (Rome central station). From Rome Termini you can take a direct train to Salerno Centrale. (approxmately 3 hours). Fast train or regional train available. Prices vary from 9 to 25 depending on the train and when booked. Italy has an extensive and very efficient train system. Please check the Trenitalia site to serach for fares and book your ticket in advance to insure the most economical fare. Naples International Airport If you choose to fly into Naples, there is a bus direct from Naples airport to Salerno Central station. The bus ride is 1 hour and 10 minutes to Salerno. Check website for more info: The train form Naples to Salerno is approx. 37 minutes, but you must get from the Naples airport to the Naples Central station. Bus is 1 hour and a taxi is 15 minutes from Naples airport to Naples Central train station.

11 View live Google map of Salerno to see images of area and search the map. Map of Salerno with Grand Hotel Salerno, Central Train Station, and Santa Sofia Complex 7 minute walk form Salerno Train station to Grand Hotel Salerno. 27 minute walk from Grand Hotel Salerno to city center and venue.