Bologna and Naples Celebrate Lucio Dalla's 80th Birthday with Events

A series of events marking the 80th anniversary of Lucio Dalla's birth (March 4) is underway in Bologna and Naples, organized by Fondazione Lucio Dalla. The program, titled Lucio Ottanta, runs until March 5 and includes open house at Dalla's home, a marathon tribute, a charity book launch, a music festival, and a biographical exhibition. On March 3, Casa di Lucio Dalla opens to visitors. Bologna Marathon on March 5 features musical performances by ten artists selected via the initiative Se io fossi un angelo. On March 4, a charity dinner at Dalla's home supports the Parco della Luna project at Policlinico Sant'Orsola. The book Il parco della luna, illustrated by Sarah Mazzetti, is presented on March 5. On March 2, the first edition of CIAO – Rassegna LUCIO DALLA at Teatro Celebrazioni awards the Ballerino Dalla prize. The biographical exhibition Lucio Dalla. Il sogno di essere napoletano opens March 4 at MANN in Naples, curated by Alessandro Nicosia and Fondazione Lucio Dalla, running until June 25.