To mark the U.S. Presidential Elections of 6 November 2012, the RFK Training Institute of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights Europe, in collaboration with the Consulate of the United States of America in Florence, is organizing the event US elections 2012 in Florence.
Author: Jamie Lorenzini
Fiorentina beats Cagliari 4-1 to take 4th place
A strong Fiorentina beat a slightly off-form Cagliari 4-1 to take 4th place in the championship ranking. The final result did not do the Sardinian team justice and Fiorentina has now overtaken Lazio. “We are well aware of our ambitions,” told Vincenzo Montella.
Uffizi smartphone app puts collection in context
Visitors to Florence’s hugely popular Uffizi Gallery will soon be able to access information about the origins of the artworks contained in the collection on their mobile phones thanks to a project aiming to better contextualise the local cultural heritage. Le Vie degli Uffizi (‘The Roads of the Uffizi’) is an initiative of local culture authorities, in conjunction with the cultural and environmental foundation Florens.
Arts exhibits in Lucca, Florence and all Italy
The following is a city-by-city guide to some of Italy’s art exhibitions. Lucca Center of Contemporary Art: David LaChapelle, 53 photos; until November 4. Palazzo Strozzi: Francis Bacon, including three unfinished works never seen in Italy; until January 27. – Galleria dell’Accademia: Art Returns Art; contemporary masters including Bacon, Klein, Burri, Kounellis, Picasso and Warhol; until November 4.
Fiorentina beat struggling Genoa 1-0
Fifth-place Fiorentina beat struggling Genoa 1-0 on Thursday to move into contention for the Champions League places in Serie A. With 18 points, Fiorentina moved within one point of fourth-place Lazio. Defending champion Juventus leads with 28 points, followed by Inter Milan (24), Napoli (22) and Lazio (19).
Michelangelo, Donatello, Brunelleschi crosses united
Famed Florentine Renaissance crucifixes by Michelangelo, Donatello and Filippo Brunelleschi will go on show together for the first time in the Florence Baptistery from November 2 to 11. The crosses are being united for a heritage biennial organised by the Fondazione Florens.
Hard Rock Cafe celebrates the Thanksgiving Day
“We are family”: Hard Rock Cafe in Florence, Italy celebrates Thanksgiving in an unforgettable atmosphere! Special Traditional Menu available all day long at 28 euros per person. Thanksgiving menu includes Corn Chowder Soup served with bacon bits for the entrees. The main course includes Traditional Turkey served with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed, potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy.
The art of scagliola, alchemy of colors
Alchemy of colours, an exhibition dedicated to the particular scagliola technique, all to be admired this autumn. What is scagliola? It is made from a mineral called selenite, which gives life to incredible artifacts. Scagliola has been known since ancient times as it was used to embellish architectural elements in sacred art and has become part of Florentine handicrafts.
Mafia animals will go in a WWF center
A wildlife reserve in southern Tuscany hosting exotic animals that once belonged to mafia owners will soon be opening its gates to the public. Tigers once pampered as cubs but dumped as adults, unruly monkeys, lions and more are guests at the Center for Rescued Wild and Exotic Animals run by the international environmental organisation WWF.
Gearing up for Florens 2012
The International Week for Cultural and Environmental Heritage, Florens 2012, is scheduled to take place in Florence from November 3 to 11. Cultural directors include Mauro Agnoletti, Andrea Carandini and Walter Santagata, with Davide Rampello as artistic director.