Vintage Selection in Florence, July, 2008

As every year, the summer appointment for fashion and vintage culture is back.

The 12th edition of the Vintage Selection will take place from 2nd to 5th July 2008 at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence.
Each edition has its own theme: this year the common thread will be "music and dance", from the 20's charleston to the 80's disco-dance. The event is already a must for vintage lovers and stylists, yet this year it's even more precious thanks to the dance floor and the coffee bar in front of the Stazione Leopolda. The coffee bar opens at 9.30 pm and lasts all night long.

As always, Officina Vintage joins the event bringing fashion, elegance and eccentricity; moreover, shortly on the site customers will be able to get reductions and free tickets...
The fair is open from 10 am to 11 pm; the ticket price is 5,00 €.
2-5 July, 2008. Florence, Italy.

The Florence International Theatre Company

The Florence International Theatre Company intends to create a renaissance of theatrical tradition in Florence which reflects the city's international status. Embracing, celebrating and exploring the differences of world cultures as they come together in a theatrical context, FITC will develop projects and productions which bridge cultures and language while connecting the community it serves. Creating works of art, primarily in English, and sharing this work with the Tuscan community, the Florence International Theatre Company strives to build a significant relationship through artistic productions, educational and outreach programs. The Florence International Theatre Company plans to become a center of inter-cultural exchange and communication - a shining light for Florence - through the art of theatre.

Florence International Theatre Company’s "main stage" productions are performed in English with Italian subtitles.

The Florence International Theatre Company Creative Campus

Creative Campus offers young people who live in and visit Florence the opportunity, structure and support to create cultural projects together, with FITC professionals and community members, and to share their creations with the community at large. Working on theatrical, musical, visual and other artistic projects gives students the opportunity to learn about each other's cultures and develop relationships that make them feel a part of the community. This is especially important for US students who are far from home. With the emphasis on evening time projects, Creative Campus offers a positive night-time alternative to pubs and discos. For more information write info@florencetheatre.com.

here the events

Via Ghibellina, 107, 50122 Firenze, Italy - ++39 055.23.99.949 - info@florencetheatre.com

Enotria, restaurant and wine bar in Florence

Lorenzo (I’vanna) sent me another review. Let’s see what he says…

“Last Friday I went with a bunch of close friends to eat at the Enotria restaurant. We did not want to stay in the chaotic centre of Florence with all its parking troubles, and ZTL so we decided to stay around our area, San Jacopino.
The Enotria restaurant is a very charming, cozy restaurant in via delle Porte Nuove. As soon as you enter this restaurant you will be captured by the so many cheeses and different wines you can be treated and while I was waiting for my friends I browsed also some magazines where I found an interesting interview of my friend Sabino about aperitives!
A very particular thing about this place is that they suggest a glass of wine to try with different food but as we were five we opted for a bottle of Ribolla Gialla from Friuli and a Pinot Gris from Alto Adige, both of them very good. We all had an antipasto: my friends had culatello of Zibello and roman grilled artichokes and Florentine coccoli (you should try!) with salami and pecorino cheese Dop, instead I tried Carpaccio of red salmon. All of these, very tasty!
Then some of us had a first dish such as maltagliati with red mullet and others a second dish, such as a filet of Cinta with prunes of Montalcino. As we did not have enough of all these delicious
meal we also tried some cheeses with different mustards and jam, the parmisan mousse was amazing! The dessert was something that we could not miss: a chocolate cake or a basket with some fruit. Everything was so good but the coffee!
Anyway, we spent € 39,00 each, good value for what we ate. If you are looking for a place away from the crowds of Florence, this is the right one. Highly recommended!

www.enotriawine.it
Via delle Porte Nuove - 50144 Firenze - Italy
+ 39 055 354350 info@enotriawine.it

Genio Fiorentino 2008

Last week the event calendar of Genio Fiorentino’s fourth edition was released to the press. This edition, running from 15 to 25 May, opens with an exclusive concert by italian singer Lucio Dalla dedicated to Benvenuto Cellini, the Florentine goldsmith and sculptor. Art shows, performances, meetings and debates will discuss and display Florence’s magnificent history and lands.

The fourth edition of Genio Fiorentino is an opportunity to discover a more unusual Florence, with “genius” visits and nighttime openings at the most striking locations in the historic center. Each night the great monumental churches (Santa Croce, San Miniato, Santa Maria Novella) will be open for visiting, as will the Vasari corridor, and the Arno river with its small boat tours by the “renaioli” and the “cavalcata dei magi” by Benozzo Bozzoli in Palazzo Medici.
Free entrance, but you have to book in advance sending an email to apt@firenzeturismo.it with your telephone number.
You can also make a reservation for a free tour on the Arno river with the "barchetti" of Renaioli (little boats that florentine people used in the past).
Discover the charming Ponte Vecchio from a different point of view!

The art in the streets of Florence

On Saturday, 10 May, in the San Lorenzo quarter of Florence, Scuola Lorenzo de' Medici will hold its second annual "Art is in the Streets" exhibition in conjunction with its Fashion Department's end-of-semester Fashion Show. This joint event serves as a continuing effort to nurture a deep respect for different cultures and nationalities and to firmly root the idea of the sharing of common areas within the city. Last year, LdM inaugurated this art competition that involved its art and design students, local businesses in the San Lorenzo area of various cultures and traditions, as well as Florentine craftsmen.

This year, LdM will again involve business people willing to display student work, from small pieces to those that utilize the full space available. Furthermore, prizes will be awarded to those students who, through their works of art, bring about beauty, unity and cultural enrichment to the city.
The competition consists of an art contest divided into two categories:
1. Painting, Drawings, Sculpture, Ceramics and Printmaking
2. Interior design, Fashion Design, Jewelry, Photography and Graphic Design

Students participating in Art is in the Streets will assume the position of artistic and social promoters, collaborating with the people who live in the San Lorenzo area in the spreading of a solid sense of common citizenship.
Many events will take place in San Lorenzo from the morning until the evening, when a defilèè in front of San Lorenzo Church will finish the event.

Pet shop in Florence

I've just received this email:

Dear IOAMOFIRENZE,

I really enjoy your blog, it keeps me up to date with what's going on in Florence..and I share some of your points of view on the city.

An English friend told me about this pet shop in Florence where they speak fluent English and send out a regular newsletter in English too, just like your Blog.

I think people sometimes forget the animals, I've not idea how many people are subscribed to your english newsletter but it might be useful for them to know about them as I was struggling in the city before I found them. Keep up the good work and have a great summer.

Glyn

Here is the newsletter:

Dearest Friends,

The HILL's special promotion day is makes a welcome return to Zei Cinofilia, Monday 12 May. Clients can expect to find promotions and discounts across the entire Hill's range for dogs and cats. If you can't make it to the shop on the Monday you can call us on 055/2477909 and reserve your Hill's products so you can pickup your order at a more convenient time.
This is a hugely valid offer!

Warmest regards to everyone.
Zei Cinofilia
Via Colletta 30/r
50136 Firenze
tel. e fax +39 055 2477909
info@zeicinofilia.it
www.zeicinofilia.it

Well.. since I do really love cats and dogs I'm glad to give this kind of info.

The picture above was taken on my parents' house. Since our beloved 19-years-old cat Jenny's death last February, seven cats have arrived!!!

Fabbrica Europa at Stazione Leopolda

I've come back from France. Holidays are finished. Provence was delightful even if the lavender fields are on the best moment during the flowering season (we haven't seen the violet lavender flowers!). But I enjoyed the trip. Aix-en-provence is really a lovely city.

Let's see what's on in Florence in these days...

Fabbrica Europa, the great music and art festival at Stazione Leopolda is still running. Here is the complete program of Fabrica Europa.

Tomorrow there will be a performance by the young dutch dance theatre company T.r.a.s.h. The performance is also part of the programme of the 2nd edition of Olandiamo?, festival of Dutch arts and creativity, organized by the Dutch University Institute for Art History in Florence (NIKI) and the Cultural Office of the Netherlands Embassy in Rome, on the occasion of the 50 years of the activity of the Institute.

It's a short performance on a small and sober stage with 4 dancers and a cello player.
Price: € 15 (€ 12 reduced)
The ticket allows to attend also the performance at 10 p.m.