Pontevecchio Golf Challenge

This weekend in Florence there's an amazing golf challenge: the best golf players will dispute a performance on a unique stage: Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy. 

The tees are on the Arno River! The first green, at 75m/80yds, corresponds to 4 points. The second one, at 110m/120yds, corresponds to 7 points. The third and last one, which is the farthest and the most difficult to reach, at 140m/150yds, is worth 10 points for each hole.

Bazart in Florence

Last 7th December, the temporary shop by the Cultural Association ARTEDOVE in Florence (S.Ambrogio area) has opened and it will remain open until 23 December. 

BazART is a melting pot of art, design, handmade products and fashion, where you can find accessories for the home, for the person, jewelry, baby products, clothes, pottery, in limited edition. 

All products are created by young designers and artists who have their own self-creation. BazART is also a cozy place with great music, to drink a cup of tea together around a samovar, share experiences and spend time with your friends.

International Cultural Association ARTEDOVE in Via de 'Macci 81 red (not far from Santa Croce) Florence until December 23

Timing of upcoming events:
- Saturday 15: from 10 am to 8 pm
- Sunday 16: from 11 am to 8 pm
- Saturday 22: from 10 am to 8 pm
- Sunday 23: Closing Party from 11 am to 10 pm with tea and music.

Where to celebrate Thanksgiving in Florence, Italy

Since few years even in Florence it's possibile to celebrate Thanksgiving. many clubs, restaurants and bar offer the possibility to have a Thanksgiving lunch with a huge turkey.  Apart for the food there is a special event you can attend. On Saturday, the 24th, you can enjoy orchestral and operatic conductor Zubin Mehta direct the Maggio Musicale Orchestra, while a theatre company will perform Puccini's masterpiece "Turandot". This event is supported by Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights di Washington

Inauguration of jewellery with chocolate tasting

The goldsmith artist NegarAzari-Azhar invites everybody to the inauguration of her Contemporary Jewellery shop Naa-Studio, on Friday 16 November from 19h00, in via dei Serragli 59a/r 

For the occasion, the renowned chocolatier Andrea Bianchini will prepare delicious creations inspired of the fusion of two arts, jewelry and chocolate. Naa-Studio, Contemporary Jewelry Shop, is an experimental laboratory for "contemporary and design jewelry", a new concept in Florence, for those who love to wear a unique jewel at an affordable price. A, 60 mq laboratory shop of unique treasures such as: rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, usb port, frames and so much more carved and sculpted by hand using the Florentine traditional techniques. The perfect union of design and tradition. NegarAzhar-Azari, a young Florentine woman with Persian origins, had always thought to bring contemporary jewelry that can mainly be found in art galleries, to a new environment where people can have an easier access to it, something like the "democratization of art", using materials not necessarily precious (bronze, iron, wood, ebony, leather, textiles and various semi-precious stones or synthetic), but of great artistic value and design at an affordable price.

Florens 2012: culture and economics in Florence

From the 3rd to the 11th of November, here in Florence, there's a special event called Florens2012: cultural aperitifs, conferences, exhibition, meeting and much more with a focus on the relationship between economy and culture. 

Don't miss to admire: 

• the installation of the olive trees at the Duomo and the huge marble cross by Mimmo Paladino in Santa Croce square (everyday) 
• the premiere of the National Geographic movie 'Wings of Seduction' (Friday NOV 9 at 9pm at Cinema Odeon )
• reflections on the culture of conservation in the era of global civilization
•  Alberto Asor Rosa – The defense of territory and landscape, the unrenouncible condition of a new phase of human civilization

 Free entrance to the events. Booking required. Here is the website: http://www.fondazioneflorens.it/

Canadian musician Allison Crowe live in Florence, Italy

Canadian musician Allison Crowe is delighted to return to Firenze to perform at Teatro del Sale. The concert will be in the venue of famed Chef Fabio Picchi and Artist Maria Cassi Teatro del Sale, the cultural home of the Cibreo – Teatro del Sale family. 

17.10.2012 Teatro del Sale Via dei Macci 111r, 50122 - Firenze, Italia 

Once famously described as possessing a style akin to 'Elton John meets Edith Piaf', the Canadian singer-songwriter Allison Crowe is renowned for her ability to blend control and melodrama." (MOJO magazine, UK) 

"Ever wonder what it would have been like to listen to a gifted singer/songwriter from Saskatchewan in a small, intimate hall before she became Joni Mitchell? Don't fret the missed opportunity. There's no need to turn back the clock. Check out Allison Crowe." Robert Reid, The Record (Canada) 

"Allison Crowe has a voice to fall in love with. She is from Vancouver Island in Canada, descended from Scottish, Irish and Manx stock. She's exactly the sort of artist who can make serious headway on her own label and that's just what she's doing." ~ Record of the Day (UK) 

"Treat yourself to one of the mightiest talents on the singer-songwriter scene today." ~ Bob Muller, JoniMitchell.com (USA) "Her version of 'I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)' would give Aretha Franklin goose-bumps." ~ Robert Moyes, Boulevard (Canada)

Florence and Wine Town 2012

Here we are! Tomorrow the great wine event "Wine Town" will start: several historical buildings will open their courts for 2 days. People can enter to taste some of the best wines in Tuscany and Italy.

Besides the tasting there will be live music, events for Kids, art and many interesting events (Theather, Dance, Chocolate Awards). 

How does it works? you can buy a winecard for 15 euros: you will receive a glass and 5 points that give you the possibility to try 5 different wines. When you finish the "points" you can charge again your card.

For more info: http://www.winetown.it

When?

Friday: September, the 21st from 3.00 pm to 11 pm

Saturday: September, the 22nd from 3.00 pm to 11 pm

This is the map with the 3 areas and places where to go: