This is an Autumn of flavours in Tuscany. From chestnuts to new olive oil and truffles, there are a great many festivals and fairs dedicated to local products. For lovers of wine and good food, there are food festivals dedicated to typical products in the most beautiful locations and medieval or renaissance towns of Tuscany.
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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.
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.
Picasso, Warhol and the other exhibits in Italy
The following is a city-by-city guide to some of Italy’s art exhibitions of the week. In Florence at 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.
Florence at the Italian Language Week in Rabat
The 12th Italian Language In The World Week kicks off Monday afternoon at the Italian Institute of Culture in Rabat, Morocco. Running until 24 October activities include talks dedicated to Machiavelli, musical performances in period costume, food of the Renaissance and a photography exhibition on Florence and Tuscany.
Indian star Big B to attend River to River film festival
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be the guest of honour at the 12th River to River Florence Indian Film Festival in Italy, Zee News reported. The festival, which will start from December 7, is directed by Selvaggia Velo. It is the only festival in Italy entirely devoted to Indian cinema.
Italian cultural institute in NYC recalls Poggioli
The book “From Florence to New England Renato Poggioli’s Journey Across Cultures” was presented yesterday at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York. Renato Poggioli (Florence 1907-1963) was an Italian literary critic and specialist in Russian literature. He is known for his book Teoria dell’arte d’avanguardia of 1962, translated into English as The Theory of the Avant-garde.
50 Days of International Cinema is back in Florence
The largest film festival in Italy? It’s the 50 Days of International Cinema in Florence, which will take place this year from October 25 to December 14 at the Odeon Cinema in Florence. The mega program is composed of nine international festivals which are based in Florence, as well as reviews, previews, events and meetings with authors.
Mywalit opens its flagship store in Florence
An explosion of color in the heart of Florence: opens today Mywalit, an Italian brand of Lucca, who was born to bring color, a wide spectrum of colors, “where there was no color”, making precious and original also smaller accessories: special details that differentiate wallets, key cases, credit card holder…
Old Conventino, Lungo-un-giorno creativity skills
In the historical premises of Old Conventino, renovated and changed in the beating heart of the artistic craft in Florence, Lungoungiorno returns in an autumn version. In the sign of handicraft and of Florentine tradition, there will be a two-day market exhibition of unique products, workshops to test manual skills and creativity and for the most greedy people.