At Villa Palagonia book presentation: “Nudi” by Gabriella Labate.

Proceeds from the sale of the book presentation in Bagheria will be donated to Biagio Conte’s

Hope and Charity Mission

Monday, March 11, 2024, at 6 p.m.

Will be presented at Villa Palagonia, Monday, March 11, 2024, the book by Gabriella Labate entitled: “Naked.”
The presentation, which enjoys the patronage of the municipality of Bagheria, will be attended for institutional greetings by Bagheria Mayor Filippo Maria Trip oli and Tourism Councillor Provvidenza Tripoli.
Michelangelo Balistreri, who together with his brother Girolamo runs the Anchovy Museum in Aspra, will speak. Rossella Scannavino collaborated in organizing the event.
Scheduled are performances by guitarist Francesco Maria Martorana and singer Alba Cavallaro.
The presentation will be held in the presence of the author flanked by Professor Cristina Picciotto, a teacher at the Giovanni Falcone National Boarding School, who will report on the novel and dialogue with the author and will begin at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the sale of the book as part of the presentation in Bagheria, will be donated to Biagio Conte‘s “Hope and Charity “ mission.

“A novel that can only reach those who have eyes to look beyond,” is what Gabriella Labatedeclares for her book “Naked.” Known for being a model, dancer and soubrette, Gabriella Labate is also a writer. The novel is an emotional life story and two letters, one addressed to herchildren Bianca and Samuele and one to herhusband Raffaele (singer-songwriter Raf), her life partner. Two love letters, as she calls them, to tell a little more about her family, through ups and downs, joys and sorrows.
The novel traces Sara’s life, expertly narrated through a diary. Throughout the book the reader will get to know the protagonist at various stages of life: first a child, then a girl and finally a woman.
Around Sara revolve many characters who will determine her way of looking at the world with a different gaze. Prominent among them is Miki, a boy who harbors an intimate secret. A surprising and profound book, written with great intensity, where episodes of the past and experiences of the present alternate and intertwine in a growing emotional vortex, where the dramas of an entire existence will culminate in the pursuit of an ideal. An ideal stronger than injustice, stronger than suffering, stronger than life itself: love.
Passion and desire for revenge pervade the plot of the novel, which highlights how societal weaknesses are crucial to human affairs.

gabriella labateAuthor Biography. Gabriella Labate was born in Rome in 1964. After studies in Classical and Modern Dance and several international internships, in 1987 she made her debut in show business with the Bagaglino company, under the direction of Pierfrancesco Pingitore. It was a union that lasted many years and saw her participate in plays and television shows of considerable success. From the daily strip on Channel 5 she moved on to Sky, as a juror in a famous talent show, and then she also landed on the big screen. She has run a dance school and is artistic director of theatrical events, music tours and television programs. She is married to singer-songwriter Raf, with whom she collaborates as coauthor and artistic director. Together they have two children, Bianca and Samuele.

 

Gabriella Labate’s photos are taken by photographer Gianluca Saragò.

EVENTS CALENDAR

Salaparuta wineries in Casteldaccia: photographs of New York by Roberto Sardina – The exhibition can be visited from May 18 to June 17

Salaparuta wineries in Casteldaccia: photographs of New York by Roberto Sardina – The exhibition can be visited from May 18 to June 17

Concert season: at villa Butera “Concert of Artlandia Trio” – Saturday, May 11, 2024

Concert season: at villa Butera “Concert of Artlandia Trio” – Saturday, May 11, 2024

The Animaphix festival opens its 10th edition with Svankmajer Day: A Tribute to Film Noir Surrealism – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Animaphix festival opens its 10th edition with Svankmajer Day: A Tribute to Film Noir Surrealism – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

50th Guttuso Museum: ‘Tales of the artist: students at the museum’. 2nd meeting aimed at students of the Guttuso Art School in Bagheria met Arrigo Musti – Thursday 11 April 2024

50th Guttuso Museum: ‘Tales of the artist: students at the museum’. 2nd meeting aimed at students of the Guttuso Art School in Bagheria met Arrigo Musti – Thursday 11 April 2024

50th Guttuso Museum: “Tales of the artist: students at the museum”. 1st Meeting addressed to the students of the Guttuso Art School of Bagheria with Michele Ducato – Today 10 April 2024

50th Guttuso Museum: “Tales of the artist: students at the museum”. 1st Meeting addressed to the students of the Guttuso Art School of Bagheria with Michele Ducato – Today 10 April 2024

50th Guttuso Museum: “Artist’s Tales: students at the museum” kicks off. Cycle of educational meetings for students to meet 5 local artists at the Guttuso Museum

50th Guttuso Museum: “Artist’s Tales: students at the museum” kicks off. Cycle of educational meetings for students to meet 5 local artists at the Guttuso Museum

LIONS DAY 2024 in Bagheria. Free screening and entertainment for children at the “Giuseppe Bagnera” Primary School – Sunday, April 14, 2024

LIONS DAY 2024 in Bagheria. Free screening and entertainment for children at the “Giuseppe Bagnera” Primary School – Sunday, April 14, 2024

“Magic of a Violin”: Benefit concert at the parish oratory. Maria Santissima Addolorata of Aspra – Saturday, April 06, 2024

“Magic of a Violin”: Benefit concert at the parish oratory. Maria Santissima Addolorata of Aspra – Saturday, April 06, 2024

At villa Butera the presentation of the book: “The Great Lost Love” – Wednesday, April 10, 2024

At villa Butera the presentation of the book: “The Great Lost Love” – Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Aspra: “…Walking, Listening…”. Musical entertainment on the seafront every Sunday in April – From 07 to 28 April 2024

Aspra: “…Walking, Listening…”. Musical entertainment on the seafront every Sunday in April – From 07 to 28 April 2024

Presentation of the essay: ‘Feminicide and Pathological Narcissism’ at the Villa Butera Theatre – Friday 05 April 2024

Presentation of the essay: ‘Feminicide and Pathological Narcissism’ at the Villa Butera Theatre – Friday 05 April 2024

19th Easter Concert conducted by Salvatore Di Blasi – Saturday, April 6, 2024

19th Easter Concert conducted by Salvatore Di Blasi – Saturday, April 6, 2024

“To each his talent: the various forms of Communication.” Day dedicated to Inclusion at villa San Cataldo – Saturday, April 6, 2024

“To each his talent: the various forms of Communication.” Day dedicated to Inclusion at villa San Cataldo – Saturday, April 6, 2024

2nd Edition of the “SMALL FESTIVAL” in Bagheria. Here are the names of the first two guests: ONLY DATE IN SICILY by ANGELINA MANGO winner of Sanremo Festival 2024 and the revelation band BNKR44 – Friday, August 2 at the Small Urban Park

2nd Edition of the “SMALL FESTIVAL” in Bagheria. Here are the names of the first two guests: ONLY DATE IN SICILY by ANGELINA MANGO winner of Sanremo Festival 2024 and the revelation band BNKR44 – Friday, August 2 at the Small Urban Park

Holy week in Bagheria between religion, tradition and folklore: “Holy Easter” – Sunday, March 31, 2024

Holy week in Bagheria between religion, tradition and folklore: “Holy Easter” – Sunday, March 31, 2024

At Villa Butera the photo event: “Baaria 50 in Photo” – Sunday, April 14, 2024

At Villa Butera the photo event: “Baaria 50 in Photo” – Sunday, April 14, 2024

Presentation of the book: “The Mayor’s Speech” by Antonio Belvedere – Monday, March 25, 2024

Presentation of the book: “The Mayor’s Speech” by Antonio Belvedere – Monday, March 25, 2024

XXXIII Edition of the “Via Crucis” in Aspra – Saturday, March 23, 2024

XXXIII Edition of the “Via Crucis” in Aspra – Saturday, March 23, 2024

Easter 2024: First edition of “Happy Easter and Pupu cu l’Ova” – Monday, March 25, 2024

Easter 2024: First edition of “Happy Easter and Pupu cu l’Ova” – Monday, March 25, 2024

In Bagheria the “XXIX Day of Memory and Commitment in Remembrance of the innocent victims of mafia” Organized by LLL4EU, Youth Council of Bagheria and the Municipality of Bagheria – Thursday, March 21, 2024

In Bagheria the “XXIX Day of Memory and Commitment in Remembrance of the innocent victims of mafia” Organized by LLL4EU, Youth Council of Bagheria and the Municipality of Bagheria – Thursday, March 21, 2024

FAI Spring Days: In Bagheria protagonist Villa Cattolica and the Guttuso Museum – Saturday 23 and Sunday, March 24, 2024

FAI Spring Days: In Bagheria protagonist Villa Cattolica and the Guttuso Museum – Saturday 23 and Sunday, March 24, 2024

In Bagheria Assostampa, Municipality and Pa Social tell the story of art. Journalism and museum communication in the digital age – Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 09:30 a.m. at the Guttuso Museum.

In Bagheria Assostampa, Municipality and Pa Social tell the story of art. Journalism and museum communication in the digital age – Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 09:30 a.m. at the Guttuso Museum.

Bagheria celebrates the Sfincia di San Giuseppe: 18th edition of the Sfincia Festival – Sunday, March 17, 2024

Bagheria celebrates the Sfincia di San Giuseppe: 18th edition of the Sfincia Festival – Sunday, March 17, 2024

FAI Spring Days: In Bagheria. Press conference to present the Bagheria days on March 23 and 24 – Wednesday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m.

FAI Spring Days: In Bagheria. Press conference to present the Bagheria days on March 23 and 24 – Wednesday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m.

“Let’s celebrate Woman Baharia” – Sunday, March 17, 2024 at villa Cutò

“Let’s celebrate Woman Baharia” – Sunday, March 17, 2024 at villa Cutò

Opens its doors in Bagheria, on Aguglia Street, the Giorgio and Giovanni S. Santangelo Library and Archives “Ignazio Buttitta” – Saturday, March 16 at 11 a.m.

Opens its doors in Bagheria, on Aguglia Street, the Giorgio and Giovanni S. Santangelo Library and Archives “Ignazio Buttitta” – Saturday, March 16 at 11 a.m.

At Villa Butera the presentation of the book: “Once upon a time there was DC” by Elio Sanfilippo – Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

At Villa Butera the presentation of the book: “Once upon a time there was DC” by Elio Sanfilippo – Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

“The Theorem of Happiness” with the Bagheria actor Orio Scaduto at the cinema in Bagheria. The administration’s congratulations – March 9 and 10 at the Excelsior cinema

“The Theorem of Happiness” with the Bagheria actor Orio Scaduto at the cinema in Bagheria. The administration’s congratulations – March 9 and 10 at the Excelsior cinema

City preview of the short film “Omayma” by Fabio Schifilliti with co-screenplay by Paolo Pintacuda from Bagheria – Friday 8 March 2024 at 09.15 am at the Excelsior cinema

City preview of the short film “Omayma” by Fabio Schifilliti with co-screenplay by Paolo Pintacuda from Bagheria – Friday 8 March 2024 at 09.15 am at the Excelsior cinema

8 March: Bagheria becomes “City of Women”. Event at Villa Cutò between civil commitment, fashion, music and art – Friday 8 March starting at 4.30pm

8 March: Bagheria becomes “City of Women”. Event at Villa Cutò between civil commitment, fashion, music and art – Friday 8 March starting at 4.30pm

“March 8 International Women’s Rights Day”: an event organized by the FemBocs International Transfeminist Collective and the City of Bagheria – At Villa Cutò on Friday, March 8 at 11 a.m.

“March 8 International Women’s Rights Day”: an event organized by the FemBocs International Transfeminist Collective and the City of Bagheria – At Villa Cutò on Friday, March 8 at 11 a.m.

The City of Bagheria inaugurates “Sports in the Parks” and enters the Sport and Health open-air gymnasium – Saturday, March 9 at 4 p.m. at Butera Square

The City of Bagheria inaugurates “Sports in the Parks” and enters the Sport and Health open-air gymnasium – Saturday, March 9 at 4 p.m. at Butera Square

At Villa Palagonia book presentation: “Nudi” by Gabriella Labate. Proceeds from the sale of the book presentation in Bagheria will be donated to Biagio Conte’s Hope and Charity Mission – Monday, March 11, 2024, at 6 p.m.

At Villa Palagonia book presentation: “Nudi” by Gabriella Labate. Proceeds from the sale of the book presentation in Bagheria will be donated to Biagio Conte’s Hope and Charity Mission – Monday, March 11, 2024, at 6 p.m.

On the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Guttuso Museum, Villa Cattolica is enriched with works, including the “Daneu Thshinke” collection – On view from Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024

On the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Guttuso Museum, Villa Cattolica is enriched with works, including the “Daneu Thshinke” collection – On view from Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024

At the Villa Butera Theater “Desìata” the choral novel by Antonella Marascia – Friday, March 1, 2024, at 6 p.m.

At the Villa Butera Theater “Desìata” the choral novel by Antonella Marascia – Friday, March 1, 2024, at 6 p.m.

Presentation of the book: “Our Father’s Shelter Center” by Fr. Francesco Michele Stabile at the church of the Vincentian Sisters in Palazzo Butera – Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.

Presentation of the book: “Our Father’s Shelter Center” by Fr. Francesco Michele Stabile at the church of the Vincentian Sisters in Palazzo Butera – Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.

50th Birth of the Guttuso Museum: Saturday, Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Press conference for the opening of the new exhibit on the second floor – Open to visitors starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024

50th Birth of the Guttuso Museum: Saturday, Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Press conference for the opening of the new exhibit on the second floor – Open to visitors starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024

CarniLivari Baaria 2024 concludes with “The carnival of Bagheria students” – Tuesday, Feb. 13 starting at 8:30 a.m.

CarniLivari Baaria 2024 concludes with “The carnival of Bagheria students” – Tuesday, Feb. 13 starting at 8:30 a.m.

“The Carnival of the Little Ones” continues CarniLivari Baaria 2024 – Monday, February 12 starting at 8:30 a.m.

“The Carnival of the Little Ones” continues CarniLivari Baaria 2024 – Monday, February 12 starting at 8:30 a.m.

The seaside hamlet of Aspra with “Carnival at Sea” – Sunday, February 11 at 3:30 p.m.

The seaside hamlet of Aspra with “Carnival at Sea” – Sunday, February 11 at 3:30 p.m.

Valentine’s Day benefit concert at Villa Ramacca –  Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.

Valentine’s Day benefit concert at Villa Ramacca – Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.

Carnivarians Baaria 2024: “Carnival in progress.” – Thursday, Feb. 8 demonstration on Corso Umberto I

Carnivarians Baaria 2024: “Carnival in progress.” – Thursday, Feb. 8 demonstration on Corso Umberto I

Carnilivari in Baaria: “U carnalivari du Màu” will be inaugurated on 6 February – Visitable until February 13th at Villa San Cataldo

Carnilivari in Baaria: “U carnalivari du Màu” will be inaugurated on 6 February – Visitable until February 13th at Villa San Cataldo

Presentation of the book, “The Villa of Alchemy. Alchemical and esoteric elements of Villa Palagonia” by Piero Montana – Saturday, Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m.

Presentation of the book, “The Villa of Alchemy. Alchemical and esoteric elements of Villa Palagonia” by Piero Montana – Saturday, Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m.

Bagheria prepares for “CarniLivari Baaria 2024” – Kicking off Feb. 4 program of carnival events

Bagheria prepares for “CarniLivari Baaria 2024” – Kicking off Feb. 4 program of carnival events

“Domina Bacharia” the fifth mural of the exhibition opens – Monday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m.

“Domina Bacharia” the fifth mural of the exhibition opens – Monday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Presentation of the book, “I am not a hero” by Roberto Ardizzone at the Anchovy Museum – Friday, Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Presentation of the book, “I am not a hero” by Roberto Ardizzone at the Anchovy Museum – Friday, Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m.

“Terra d’aMare” solo exhibition of Silvana Lanza at villa San Cataldo – From Feb. 17 until March 03, 2024

“Terra d’aMare” solo exhibition of Silvana Lanza at villa San Cataldo – From Feb. 17 until March 03, 2024

“Discussions on Alchemy” by Rosanna Balistreri – Saturday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m.

“Discussions on Alchemy” by Rosanna Balistreri – Saturday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m.

Solo exhibition by Salvatore Gumina “Sotir” – From 27 January until 11 February 2024

Solo exhibition by Salvatore Gumina “Sotir” – From 27 January until 11 February 2024

At Putìa di Buttitta seminar: The memory of “Turiddu Carnivali” – Tuesday 23 January 2024

At Putìa di Buttitta seminar: The memory of “Turiddu Carnivali” – Tuesday 23 January 2024

Anniversary of the death of Renato Guttuso – Thursday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Anniversary of the death of Renato Guttuso – Thursday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m.

“Differently autonomous” conference by the association Una Marcia in Più ODV ETS – Friday, January 19, 2024

“Differently autonomous” conference by the association Una Marcia in Più ODV ETS – Friday, January 19, 2024

At the Museo Dell’Acciuga in Aspra the presentation of the book: “Ainda” – Friday, January 12, 2024

At the Museo Dell’Acciuga in Aspra the presentation of the book: “Ainda” – Friday, January 12, 2024

“Photographic visions” collective exhibition at Villa San Cataldo – From 5 to 25 January 2024

“Photographic visions” collective exhibition at Villa San Cataldo – From 5 to 25 January 2024

Concert by Maestro Giovanni Moncada on the piano – Thursday 4 January 2024

Concert by Maestro Giovanni Moncada on the piano – Thursday 4 January 2024