BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Flo'\;N The Go BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GUCCI MUSEUM URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/09-21/gucci-muse um/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1167-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/09-21/gucci-museum/ DESCRIPTION:\nThe new Gucci Museum in Piazza della Signoria will open with a VIP party on September 26\, while the Museum will officially open its doo rs to the public on the days following. Three floors in the historic Palazz o della Mercanzia will host an interactive and dynamic exhibition space dis playing objects\, documents\, and images that celebrate the Florentine fash ion brand. The museum will guide visitors through the history of one of the most well-known names in the fashion industry\, founded in Florence in 192 1.\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook sh are via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comment s on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110928T080000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120928T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FOLON RETURNS TO FLORENCE URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/09-28/folon-retu rns-to-florence/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1189-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/09-28/folon-returns-t o-florence/ DESCRIPTION:\nThe Rose Garden beneath Piazzale Michelangelo will reopen Sep tember 30 on the occasion of an exhibit comprised of sculptures by Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon. Following Folon’s death\, his widow decided to donate to the Commune of Florence ten bronze sculptures and two plaster cas ts to permanently exhibit in the beautiful Rose Garden. The garden has been completely renovated in the fashion that best accommodates the works of Fo lon\, recreating that magic that he knew how to generate. The display will evoke the spectacular scenic effect obtained through his works\, placed as windows providing views of the city.\nThanks to the presence of these works \, the Rose Garden will remain open to the public all year from 9 am until sunset.\nFree entrance.\nThe Rose Garden is located at Viale Poggi 2\, Flor ence\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on th is post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110930T153000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120930T153000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PECCI FOR THREE URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/10-11/pecci-for- three/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1215-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/10-11/pecci-for-three / DESCRIPTION:\nThree new shows are currently on display at the Center of Con temporary Art “Luigi Pecci” in Prato\, a town near Florence. One of the shows runs until November 27\, 2011 and features the Venetian artist Athos Ongaro\, who\, in 40 years of artistic production\, created works of mosai c\, three-dimensional sculpture\, painting\, and bas-relief. Additionally\, the works of Florentine artist Mario Mariotti are displayed until April 30 \, 2012 at the first exhibit ever dedicated to him in a museum. Mariotti is one of  the most lively\, multifaceted\, and unconventional figures  tha t worked in Tuscany during the last ten years. Until February 26\, 2012\, t he third exhibit will showcase  photographs\, documents\, and objects from 1966 to 1978 of the Florentine architecture studio Superstudio.\nPrato is reachable from Florence by train.\nFor more information on the exhibits\, s ee http://www.centropecci.it/uk/home.htm\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious D igg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers T weet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111011T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121226T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BEAUTIFUL ITALY URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/10-12/beautiful- italy/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1227-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/10-12/beautiful-italy / DESCRIPTION:\nThe exhibit Beautiful Italy. Art and Identity of the Capital Cities is at the Palazzo Pitti in Florence until February 12\, 2012. The re spective histories of the pre-Unification capital cities –\; Turin\, M ilan\, Genoa\, Bologna\, Florence\, Venice\, Rome\, Naples and Palermo R 11\; were grafted onto the shared sentiment that Italy was the common homel and\, united by language\, religion\, and the legacy of ancient Rome. The a im of the exhibition is to explore the cultural identities of these cities in 1861\, showing how their citizens saw themselves and how artists represe nted them over the centuries. Paintings\, sculptures\, tapestries\, jewelry \, books and miniatures from the historic capitals of Italy are on display \; more than 350 works from Italian and foreign museums reconstruct the cit ies’\; historic profile and the salient aspects of their self-represen tation.\nExhibit’\;s hours are: Tuesday to Sunday\, 8.15 am-6.50 pm.\n For more information\, see http://www.unannoadarte.it/bellaitalia/\n Bookma rk on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111012T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OMNIA ON ICE URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/10-25/omnia-on-i ce/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1259-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/10-25/omnia-on-ice/ DESCRIPTION:\nStart the winter season off early at the ice skating rink of the entertainment complex Omniacenter in the nearby town of Prato. From thi s Wednesday\, October 26\, visitors will have the opportunity to skate ever y day\,  even in the case of rain\, as the rink is enclosed. Opening hours are from Monday to Friday\, 3 pm to midnight\, while on the weekend and on the occasion of the winter holidays (from December 17 to January 8) there are extended hours from 10 am until midnight.\nFor further information\, se e http://www.omniaonice.it/ \n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this pos t Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about i t Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111026T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120108T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ICE SKATING IN FLORENCE URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/sport/11-18/ice-skating-in-flor ence/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1337-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/sport/11-18/ice-skating-in-florence/ DESCRIPTION:\nWinter is here and it’\;s time for hot chocolate\, cozy sweaters\, and\, of course\, ice skating! Come skate against the enchanting backdrop of historic Florence\, as beginning on November 26\, there will b e an ice skating rink at the Parterre\, near Piazza della Libertà. The lar ge rink will hold up to 200 skaters and for those of you who forgot your ic e skates at home\, you can rent them for 6 euros. And if you’\;re look ing for a New Year’\;s Eve activity\, there will be a special party at the rink on the night of December 31. Opening hours are every day from 10 am to 11:30 pm\, and open late in the night until 1 am on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday. The rink will be set up until January 8\, 2012.\n \n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share w ith Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: F lo] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120109 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:THROUGH MY WINDOW URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/11-16/through-my -window/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1319-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/11-16/through-my-wind ow/ DESCRIPTION:\nOn December 1\, a new photography exhibit will open at the Na tional Alinari Photography Museum in Florence\, featuring the Korean photog rapher Ahae. For the first time in Italy\, Ahae’\;s work will be on di splay\, as the Museum showcases 40 select photographs that were shot in the last two years from the artist’\;s studio window in South Korea. The images capture the passing of the seasons\, while also highlighting the imp ortant responsibility that we hold in regards to the world in which we live .\nThe exhibit will run until January 8\, 2012\, and will be open every day from 10 am to 7:30 pm (closed Wednesdays).\nFor more information\, go to h ttp://www.mnaf.it/ \n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recomme nd on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscri be to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111201T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120108T183000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Atlantis 20 Years URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/11-30/atlantis-2 0-years/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1357-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/11-30/atlantis-20-yea rs/ DESCRIPTION:\nTwenty years of travels throughout the world will be celebrat ed and illustrated by the photography exhibit “Atlantide 20 anni” openi ng on December 1 at 6:30 pm at Tethys Gallery in Florence. The exhibit will be held on the anniversary of the agency Atlantide Phototravel\, specialis t in travel photojournalism\, who have collaborated with the some of the bi ggest names in the industry\, such as New York Times\, National Geographic \, Sunday Times Travel\, and many others.\nThe show will run until February 5\, 2012\, and will be open from Monday to Friday\, 9 am-7 pm\, and Saturd ay from 3 pm to 7 pm.\nTethys Gallery is located on Via Maggio 58r.\nFor mo re information\, see http://www.tethysgallery.com/ \n\n Bookmark on Delicio us Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumble rs Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111201T173000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T173000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Through My Window URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/11-30/through-my -window-2/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1367-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/11-30/through-my-wind ow-2/ DESCRIPTION:\nOn December 2\, a new photography exhibit will open at the Na tional Alinari Photography Museum in Florence\, featuring the Korean photog rapher Ahae. For the first time in Italy\, Ahae’\;s work will be on di splay\, as the Museum showcases 40 select photographs that were shot in the last two years from the artist’\;s studio window in South Korea. The images capture the passing of the seasons\, while also highlighting the imp ortant responsibility that we hold in regards to the world in which we live .\nThe exhibit will run until January 8\, 2012\, and will be open every day from 10 am to 7:30 pm (closed Wednesdays).\nFor more information\, go to h ttp://www.mnaf.it/\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Face book share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111202T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120108T183000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sons of Italy URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/11-30/sons-of-it aly/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1369-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/11-30/sons-of-italy/ DESCRIPTION:\nAn exhibit recounting the history of Florence’\;s orphan age\, the Innocenti Institute\, will open on December 3 at the Museum of th e Hospital of the Innocents. The show proceeds chronologically\, and will s tart from the final years of the use of the grating window\, the so-called “\;wheel”\;\, on which impoverished mothers left their infants to be taken care of at the orphanage. The closure of the wheel took place in Florence in 1875\, and its closing marks the end of the anonymous abandonme nt of infants and introduces new ways of receiving children. Through archiv al documents and photographs of the early 20th century\, the show recounts the everyday life of children in the institution\, as well as the evolution of their intake\, care and education.\nThe exhibit will run until March 18 \, 2012 and will be open every day\, from10 am to 7 pm.\nFor more informati on\, visit http://www.istitutodeglinnocenti.it/notizia.jsf?idNot=1460\n&nbs p\;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on thi s post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111203T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120318T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:“\;Carte che paion fatte col pennello”\; URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/arts/12-07/carte-che-paion-fatt e-col-pennello/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:1397-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/arts/12-07/carte-che-paion-fatte-col -pennello/ DESCRIPTION:\nItalian chiaroscuro prints from the 16th century to the 18th century\nThe recently opened show at the Uffizi’\;s Department of Prin ts and Drawings features a selection of 50 folios from its permanent collec tion\, all of which illustrate the development of printing techniques\, beg inning with the invention of printmaking by Ugo da Carpi and ending in the 18th century. Highlights of the exhibit include prints reproducing works by Titian\, Raphael\, and Beccafumi.\nThe exhibit is open from Tuesday to Sun day\, 8:15 am to 6:50 pm (closed on Monday)\, and will run until March 11\, 2012.\nFor more information\, see\nhttp://www.polomuseale.firenze.it/mostr e/mostra.asp?id=267\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Fac ebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111207T073000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120311T173000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In Christo / Bo Xructe URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/arts/12-19/in-christo-bo-xructe / SEQUENCE:1 UID:1453-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/arts/12-19/in-christo-bo-xructe/ DESCRIPTION:\nOn the occasion of this year’\;s Italy-Russia celebratio ns\, there will be a religious and cultural exchange between Florence and M oscow. From December 21\, 2011 to March 19\, 2012 the Baptistry of Floren ce will provide the backdrop for a presentation of three precious Russian i cons: The Mother of God Odighitria by Pskov\, the Ascension by Andreji Rub lëv from the Cathedral of Vladimir\, and the Crucifixion by Dionisji from the monastery of Saint Pavel of Obnora. Contemporaneously\, in the Tretyako v museum of Moscow\, there will be a presentation of the Maestà of San Gio rgio alla Costa by Giotto and of the Polyptych of Santa Reparata by the sch ool of Giotto.\nThe presentation ceremony will be on Wednesday\, December 2 1 at 6 pm.\nExhibit hours are Monday to Saturday\, from noon to 7 pm\; whil e on Sunday and on the 1st Saturday of each month\, from 8:30 am to 2 pm.\n For more information\, see http://www.operaduomo.firenze.it/novita/Evento.a sp?id=200\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook shar e via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111221T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120319T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Angela Hewitt URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/music/12-23/angela-hewitt-2/ SEQUENCE:4 UID:1467-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/music/12-23/angela-hewitt-2/ DESCRIPTION:by Saverio Pacchioni  \nAs for beauty Umbria is in no way inf erior to Tuscany\, in fact it has been better preserved and probably meets even more that harmonious whole of landscape\, light\, culture and lifestyl e that one expects to find in Italy.\nThis must be the opinion  of the pia nist Angela Hewitt\, the most celebrated Bach interpreter of our days\, to the extent that she spends in Umbria most of the year.\nHowever\, she will be soon again in Florence to fill our ears with real pleasure\nThe programm e largely pivots around the first three French Suites\, together with the F ifteen Inventions and the Toccata e Fuga 911.\nApparently it is an ‘educa tional’ concert\, since Bach composed all of these works as teaching mate rial for his family and his students. However this purpose doesn’t make t hem less fine at all.\nSuite (from French suivre: to follow) is the name of the Baroque sonata when its movements are made up of dances\, typically al lemande\, courante\, sarabande and gigue as backbone\, and others varying e ach time. Of French origin it developped much at first in Italy and then in Germany where was also called Partita. The French Suites are very expressi ve and intimate in character. In spite of the title and the French names of each dance they have been so called mainly to distinguish them from  the English Suites\, compared to which they are more simple and shorter. The In ventions were composed to develop awareness of melody as well as the skills to play the counterpoint. Finally\, in the Toccata e Fuga a Fantasia blend s into an Adagio and then into the Fuga\, during which the opening Fantasia reappears shortly\, in a continuous stream of music.\nTeatro della Pergola –\; Firenze\nSaturday\, January 14\, 2012 –\; 4.00 p.m.\n Bookma rk on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120201 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:La cage aux Folles URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/on-stage/12-19/la-cage-aux-foll es/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1447-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/on-stage/12-19/la-cage-aux-folles/ DESCRIPTION:\nThe original version of the American adaptation of the French opera La cage aux Folles\, better known as The Birdcage\, will be performe d at Florence’\;s Teatro Verdi from December 30\, 2011 to January 8\, 2012. In the musical\, the twenty actors will dance and strut in high heels and feathers across the stage\, which will be transformed into a drag quee n night club. The play follows the gay couple\, Renato and Albin\, who own the club\, and who must now impress the conservative in-laws of Renato̵ 7\;s son’\;s new fiancee. A series of comic misunderstandings occur\, culminating in a surprise ending.\nThe shows will begin at 8:45 pm\, except on Sunday\, when it will be at 4:45 pm.\nFor more information\, and to pur chase tickets\, go to http://www.teatroverdionline.it/cartellone/varieta/la -cage-aux-folles-dal-30-12-11-al-08-01-12-ore-20.45-domenica-ore-16.45.html \n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook shar e via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111230T194500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120108T194500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Il sole sui tetti. Lights and Shadows by Felice Limosani URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-11/il-sole-sui-tet ti-lights-and-shadows-by-felice-limosani/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1483-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-11/il-sole-sui-tetti-li ghts-and-shadows-by-felice-limosani/ DESCRIPTION:\nUntil January 15\, Florence will host two different installat ions that hold a dialogue with Palazzo Strozzi and the city. One installati on is an “on site” event\, which uses video mapping to show the alterna tion of light and shadow in the courtyard of the Palazzo Strozzi. Meanwhile \, the other installation is an “on air” event\, with the projection of rays of light that symbolically unite the towers and the domes of some of the most beautiful piazzas of Florence\; departing from the Forte Belvedere \, the rays of white light will connect various points of the city\, such a s the bell tower of the Basilica of Santa Croce\, the tower of Palazzo Vecc hio\, and Giotto’s bell tower in the Piazza del Duomo.\nThis evocative an d spectacular event in the heart of the city will take place every day from sunset to 8 pm\, while on Thursday it will go as late as 11 pm.\nFor more information\, go to http://www.ilsolesuitetti.com/\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120109T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120115T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pitti Immagine 2012 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-11/pitti-immagine- 2012/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1469-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-11/pitti-immagine-2012/ DESCRIPTION:\nFrom January 10 to 13\, the traditional event for men’s fas hion\, Pitti Immagine Uomo\, returns to Florence. The event\, where the new trends will unite with the fashion industry and the numerous satellite ini tiatives\, is of an international breadth and is a must-see for both indust ry experts and fashion lovers alike. For the occasion\, the entire city wil l become the protagonist of various fashion-centered events\, from previews \, to presentations\, to social events\, to exclusive parties\, to grand ga las\, to fashion shows of the most important stylists. Pitti Immagine Uomo will be followed by Pitti Immagine Bimbo (dedicated to children’s fashion )\, from January 19 to 21\, then by Pitti Immagine Filate (dedicated to the art of knitting yarn)\, from January 25 to 27.\nFor more information\, vis it http://www.pittimmagine.com/corporate.html\n \;\n Bookmark on Delici ous Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumbl ers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120110T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120127T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chagall’s Spiritual Universe URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-11/chagall%e2%80%99s-sp iritual-universe/ SEQUENCE:5 UID:1487-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-11/chagall%e2%80%99s-spiritu al-universe/ DESCRIPTION:\nCourtesy of SEM-ART Gallery Monaco\n \;\n \;\nThe pro ject was conceived and curated by Stefania Trolli’s Lalla’s Join in col laboration with Luciano Caprile and with the participation of SEM-ART Galle ry. It is promoted and organized by the Associazione San Cristoforo under A rturo Nardini’s overall coordination.\nThe exhibition is laid out as an a rtistic journey within the walls of the Romanesque church of San Cristoforo and benefits from the patronage of the Senate of the Republic of Italy\, t he Region of Tuscany\, the City of Lucca\, the Province of Lucca and the Ar chdiocese of Lucca.\nAs of January 7\, the City of Lucca in Tuscany hosts t he exhibit Chagall’s Spiritual Universe in the picturesque setting of the Church of San Cristoforo. On display\, twenty precious oils and mixed medi a on canvas by the Russian master created between 1959 and 1982. These are extraordinary small paintings which explore Chagall’s inner world born fr om his childhood memories set in Vitebsk then expressed in the nostalgic L âne blanc dans le bouquet (1960-1965) or in the dreamy Profil du peintre from his later years\, where through thought the artist flies back to his native country.\nSpecial attention is given to Love whether it blossoms and manifests itself in a tender embrace when touching a floral triumph (Le bo uquet jaune c. 1975) or in a romantic ride in the sky to conquer the sun (D ans le ciel de Saint-Paul c. 1980). And\, of course\, the circus theme is p resent in the study of Chagall’\;s poetic expression where reality and fantasy coexist in parallel with the grace of movements and the role of th e mask that preserves and protects innocence in a universe congenial to the Russian master where he can direct the gaze of desire unfolding between Le clown au visage bleu (c. 1980) and Le trapéziste (1978-1980). Finally\, w hen Chagall portrays himself in Le peintre au village (1980-1982)\, he does this not only “en plein air” but also “en plein esprit” depicting himself at work surrounded by the places and the essential elements of his poetics.\nLe roi David (1980) allows us to address the issue of religion\, which was so dear to him. One hundred and five engravings on copper devoted to illustrating the Bible produced between 1931 and 1939 that accompany th e limited edition publication\, signed in the colophon by the author himsel f and designed by Ambroise Vollard. The complete graphic sequence that narr ates the events of the Bible is the worthy conclusion of the homage to Chag all taking place during the holiday season.\nThe exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue curated by Luciano Caprile.\nOpening Hours: 10 a.m. – 7.30 p.m. / Monday 2.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.\nInformation: +39 (0) 583 957 660\nw ww.artscristoforolucca.com\ninfo@artscristoforolucca.com\nVenue: Chiesa di San Cristoforo\, Lucca\, Italy \n \;\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious D igg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers T weet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120111T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120318T183000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paths of the Destroyer URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-11/paths-of-the-destroy er/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1485-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-11/paths-of-the-destroyer/ DESCRIPTION:\nA new exhibit\, Paths of the Destroyer by Pete Wheeler\, is n ow at the Poggiali and Forconi Gallery of Florence. Wheeler is a New Zealan der painter who lives and works in Berlin and who has especially created fo r this show a new series of works\, all of which are characterized by the s ame evocative atmosphere but which are all realized by different techniques . The exhibit will display 15 large format canvases representing figurative scenes that originate from the conflict between light and black\, as well as paintings on canvas\, in which the effect of color and its configuration in abstract parts evoke dreamlike and surreal landscapes. Also on display are drawings\, a brilliant installation\, and sculptures.\nThe exhibit will run until March 17.\nThe Poggiali and Forconi Gallery is located on Via de lla Scala\, 35/A.\nFor further information\, go to www.poggialieforconi.it \n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook shar e via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120111T110000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120317T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Duffy. A photographic genius. URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-13/duffy-a-photographic -genius/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1495-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-13/duffy-a-photographic-geni us/ DESCRIPTION:By VisitArt\n\nThe Alinari National Museum of Photography in Fl orence presents the first Italian exhibition dedicated to Brian Duffy\, a c elebrated British artist from Swinging London\, who is famous for immortali zing David Bowie on his record covers that caused a sensation\, such as tha t of Aladdin Sane (1973)\, which depicts the singer with lightning-shaped m ake-up on the face\, and which immediately became a pop icon image. Working with the most popular newspapers and magazines\, Duffy has revolutionized how fashion images are made\, creating the cult of the fashion photographer by putting himself at the center of the runway with the models and the cel ebrities. Since 1957\, when he began working for British Vogue\, Duffy shot the portraits of many artists\, moving between film\, music\, advertising \, fashion and literature. But\, at the peak of his career in 1979\, Duffy decided to round up most of his work and bring it to the garden behind the house\, where he made a bonfire. After many years of research among archive s and publications around the world\, his son\, Chris\, has recovered 160 p hotographs\, putting together a true catalog of cultural iconography from t he ’\;60s and ’\;70s. This show features 80 photographs\, selecte d from those retrieved by Chris Duffy\, in an exhibition that can be said t o have literally risen from the ashes.\nThe exhibit will run until March 25 and it’\;s open everyday from 10 am to 7:30 pm (closed Wednesday). Fo r more information\, see http://www.mnaf.it/mostre.php\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share wi th Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Fl o] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120113T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120325T173000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Piazza dei Miracoli\, an Exhibit by Fabrizio Corneli URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-11/piazza-dei-miracoli- an-exhibit-by-fabrizio-corneli/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1489-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-11/piazza-dei-miracoli-an-ex hibit-by-fabrizio-corneli/ DESCRIPTION:\nOn Friday\, January 13 at 6:30 pm\, the exhibit\, Piazza dei Miracoli (Piazza of Miracles)\, will open at C2 Contemporanea2 in Florence. The point of departure for this brilliant installation by Fabrizio Corneli is the propagation of a base element\, which is\, in this case\, an inlay from the pavement of the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa\, the area where the c ity’s cathedral\, baptistery\, and bell tower are all located. The image of the inlay is multiplied by three mirrors\, which the light overlaps\, lo cking the geometric forms together in a precise manner by placing one over the other\, so that they form a geometric system that is projected onto the pavement.\nThe exhibit will run until March 17 and its opening hours are f rom Tuesday to Saturday from 5 pm to 7 pm\, or by appointment.\nThe Studio of Contemporary Art C2 is located in Via Ugo Foscolo 6.\nFor further inform ation\, see http://www.c2contemporanea2.com/\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicio us Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumble rs Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120113T173000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120317T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Napoletango URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-11/napoletango/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1477-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-11/napoletango/ DESCRIPTION:\nThe Latino-Neapolitan musical Napoletango heats up the stage of Teatro Verdi on January 13 at 8:45 pm.  The show recounts the story of the Incoronato family and its passion for Argentine tango\, as actors will sing and dance to the accompaniment of live music\, food\, sound effects\, and fireworks. At the end of the performance\, the actors will descend the stage into the audience to involve the spectators in the dance.\nTeatro Ver di is located on Via Ghibellina\, 99.\nFor more information\, see http://ww w.teatroverdionline.it/cartellone/musical/napoletango-il-13-01-12-ore-20.45 .html \n \n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Face book share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120113T194500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120113T214500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stop Crying\, Penelope! URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-11/stop-crying-pene lope/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1479-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-11/stop-crying-penelope/ DESCRIPTION:\nContemporary comedic hit Smetti di piangere\, Penelope! (Stop Crying\, Penelope!) comes to Italy for the first time on January 13 and 14 at the Teatro Puccini in Florence. The play is centered on the theme of pr egnancy\, as three girlfriends confronting the subject\, bringing their des ires and emotions to the stage\, while involuntarily helping one another to somewhat better understand what it means to “want a child.” The produc tion will also boast a collection of famous Italian and international pop-r ock songs.\nBoth performances will begin at 9 pm.\nFor further information \, see www.teatropuccini.it\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120113T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mombu URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/music/01-11/mombu/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1471-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/music/01-11/mombu/ DESCRIPTION:\nAn evening dedicated to jazz will be held on Friday\, January 13 at 9:45 pm at Glue: Alternative Concept Space. Mombu\, a project begun by saxophone player Luca T. Mai and drummer Antonio Zitarelli\, is characte rized by music of African origin\, combining magical and hypnotic rhythms t hat closely resemble voodoo rituals.\nFor more information\, go to www.glue firenze.com\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook sh are via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comment s on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120113T204500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120113T224500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Neo Metaphysics: Giorgio de Chirico and Andy Warhol URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-18/neo-metaphysics-gior gio-de-chirico-and-andy-warhol/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1503-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-18/neo-metaphysics-giorgio-d e-chirico-and-andy-warhol/ DESCRIPTION:\nTwo of the greatest artists from the twentieth century come f ace to face at the recently opened exhibit of the Frediano Farsetti Gallery on Lungarno Guicciardini\, 21-23r. Neo Metaphysics features approximately 30 works by the two masters\, including paintings\, drawings and sculptures . De Chirico and Warhol met in New York City in 1974 at a reception for the Italian ambassador\, resulting in a confrontation between metaphysical art and pop art.\nThe exhibit is open every day from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2: 30 pm to 7:30 pm (closed all day Sunday and on Monday morning).\nEntrance i s free.\nFor more information\, see http://www.galleriafredianofarsetti.it/ index_eng.php\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T183000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mama 4 Children URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-11/mama-4-children/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1473-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-11/mama-4-children/ DESCRIPTION:\nTeatro Verdi of Florence presents the benefit show Mama 4 Chi ldren on January 14 at 9 pm\, where the songs from the film and Broadway mu sical Mamma Mia! will be played by Super Trouper\, a tribute band to ABBA\, the famous Swedish pop group from the 70’s. The music will be appropriat ely accompanied by choreography and costumes that evoke the spirit of ABBA.   Tickets for the concert cost 20 euros and proceeds from the event will g o to Dynamo Camp\, a summer camp specially designed for children with chron ic or terminal illnesses\, and which is part of A Hole in the Wall Camp\, a n initiative founded by Paul Newman that funds a series of international ca mps.\nTeatro Verdi is located on Via Ghibellina\, 99r.\nTo purchase tickets and for more information\, see www.teatroverdionline.it\n \;\n Bookmar k on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Iliad at the Archeological Museum of Florence URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-11/the-iliad-at-the -archeological-museum-of-florence/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1481-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-11/the-iliad-at-the-arch eological-museum-of-florence/ DESCRIPTION:\nCome hear about the anger of Achilles\, the heroism of Hector \, the enthusiasm of Patroclus\, and the pain of Priam on Sunday\, January 15 at the Archeological Museum of Florence. The narration of the Iliad\, th e oldest and most famous poem of ancient Greece\, will be performed in a pl ace that houses the artifacts and evidence of that world.\nShows will be he ld at 10 am and 11:30 am.\nTickets cost 12 euros and reservations are requi red by calling 055 5001495 or emailing info@ttctoscana.com \n\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120115T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120115T110000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hamlet URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-11/hamlet/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1475-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-11/hamlet/ DESCRIPTION:\nShakespeare’s celebrated drama\, Hamlet\, comes to the Flor entine stage from January 17 to 22 at the Teatro della Pergola. The product ion is centered on the inner perspective of the protagonist\, as the other characters are filtered by either his sensibility or his imagination. The d rama is projected like a dream\, breaking every theatrical convention\, so as to shed light on the story of a man oppressed by thoughts on the meaning of existence and of life.\nThe performances will be at 8:45 pm from Tuesda y to Saturday\, while the Sunday performance will begin at 3:45 pm.\nFor mo re information\, see http://www.fondazioneteatrodellapergola.it/index.php?o ption=com_content&\;view=article&\;id=13:amleto&\;catid=9:la-stagi oni&\;Itemid=115\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recomme nd on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscri be to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120117T194500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120122T144500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:See the Stars URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-18/see-the-stars/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1511-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-18/see-the-stars/ DESCRIPTION:\nAl Pacino\, George Clooney and Madonna. This is just a sampli ng of the A-list celebrities that the Italian photographer Alessandro Becat tini has shot throughout his career\, in which he  frequented the most imp ortant international festivals\, such as those in Venice\, Cannes\, and Cor tona. Becattini’\;s works are now on display in the Council Room of Fi esole’\;s City Hall\, in Piazza Mino\, 26.\nThe exhibit will run until February 15\, and is open from Monday to Thursday\, 9 am to 6 pm\, and Fri day from 9 am to 1 pm.\nEntrance is free.\nFor more information\, see http: //www.comune.fiesole.fi.it/contenuti/comunicati/2012/gennaio/stelle.htm\n B ookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120118T080000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T120000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Vasari Corridor URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-18/the-vasari-corridor/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1515-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-18/the-vasari-corridor/ DESCRIPTION:\nA walk through the Vasari Corridor of the Uffizi is one exper ience that you must have before leaving Florence. Created by Vasari in 1565 \, the Corridor was used by the Medici Grand Dukes as a private passageway that connected their residences at the Pitti Palace to their government off ices in the Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi. Nowadays\, the Corridor houses the world’s largest collection of self-portraits\, with works ranging fro m the Renaissance to today. Until April 27\, 2012\, there will be 8 visits per week\, two on Tuesday and Thursday\; two on Wednesday and two on Friday .\nThe visits\, only in Italian\, will be in the form of organized guided t ours in groups of a limited size\, therefore\, reservations are required an d each reservation cannot exceed a maximum of five people.\nTickets for the tour cost 10.50 euros.\nTo make reservations\, call 055294883.\nFor furthe r information\, visit http://www.uffizi.firenze.it/it/eventi/evento.php?t=4 f0c0ca1f1c3bc6415000000 \n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Re commend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Su bscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120118T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120427T120000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Visions URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-18/world-visions/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1497-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-18/world-visions/ DESCRIPTION:\nUntil January 23\, the Film Festival World Visions will be he ld at the Odeon Cinema in Florence\, where eight documentaries focus on the themes of information in the media\, current events and human rights. Thes e works come from all over the world\, including Egypt\, United States\, It aly\, Austria\, Nicaragua\, Sweden\, Ghana\, Spain\, Canada\, Colombia\, an d Switzerland.\nAll films will include an introduction before the showing\, and all are in their original languages\, with Italian subtitles.\nThe Ode on is locate in Piazza Strozzi.\nFor a complete program of the Festival\, g o to\nhttp://www.odeon.intoscana.it/imgs/upload/Programm_Mondovisioni_low.p df\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via R eddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120118T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120123T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Metro-Chic Thursday URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-24/a-metro-chic-th ursday/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1523-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-24/a-metro-chic-thursda y/ DESCRIPTION:\nCome mingle at the Four Seasons Hotel’\;s chic happy hou r “Metropolitan\,”  every evening from 7 pm to 9 pm. The event will be hosted in the hotel’\;s Lobby Lounge\, the Orangerie\, which will be decorated according to a purple orchid theme and will be filled with jazz m usic by the duo BlueArt. Guests are invited for a glass of wine or a cockta il\, with accompanying appetizers.\nDrink prices range from 5 to 15 euros. \nThe Four Seasons Hotel is located on Borgo Pinti 99\, in Florence.\nFor  more information\, visit http://www.preview.fourseasons.com/florence/ \n&n bsp\;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share vi a Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on t his post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120119T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120719T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Last Harem URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-18/the-last-harem/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1513-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-18/the-last-harem/ DESCRIPTION:\nImmerse yourself in the luxurious and sensual world of sultan s with the play Ultimo Harem (The Last Harem)\, as spectators join the acto rs on stage\, where they watch the performance while seated on cushions and Persian carpets\, surrounded by the perfumes and music from Eastern cultur es. The play is loosely based on the short stories from the book One Thousa nd and One Nights. To take part in this unique experience\, come to the Tea tro di Rifredi\, where the performances will be held from Tuesday to Sunday \, between January 19 and February 5.\nAll shows will commence at 9 pm exce pt for Sunday\, when the performance will be held at 4:30 pm.\nTeatro di Ri fredi is located on Via Vittorio Emanuele II\, 303 in Florence.\nFor more i nformation\, go to http://www.toscanateatro.it/spettacolo.php?id=249\n\n Bo okmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit S hare with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120119T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T153000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:INTERIORS OF LUCCA URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-19/interiors-of-lucca/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1517-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-19/interiors-of-lucca/ DESCRIPTION:\n“\;Interiors of Lucca”\; is the title of the photo exhibition by Costanza Mansueti scheduled January 20th (opening at h. 18.30 ) at the gallery “\;Art Space Present”\; in Via de’\; Serrag li in Florence.\nThe exhibition contains an extract of the photographs used in books of the publishing house Maria Pacini Fazzi\, with which the photo grapher has frequently collaborated.\nOn the occasion of the exhibition-eve nt the book “\;The Palazzo Santini”\; will be presented by the a uthor\, Dr. Claudia Nardini.\nOpen from Monday to Friday\, from 3.30 pm to 7.30 pm.\nFor more info: +39 055 26455767\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg thi s post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet ab out it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T173000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120220T173000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vintage Jazz URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/music/01-18/vintage-jazz/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1505-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/music/01-18/vintage-jazz/ DESCRIPTION:\nStep back in time with music from the 1950′\;s and 1960& #8242\;s this Friday\, January 20\, at Florence’\;s Jazz Club. At 9 pm \, Stefano Cocco Cantini will be performing a concert focusing on music fro m the international jazz scene. Cantini’\;s band consists of piano\, b ass\, drums and Cantini himself on the saxophone.\nJazz Club is located on Via Nuova de’\; Caccini\, 3.\nFor more information\, see http://www.ja zzclubfirenze.com/ \n\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on F acebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to t he comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reggae Night at Flog URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/music/01-18/reggae-night-at-flo g/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1499-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/music/01-18/reggae-night-at-flog/ DESCRIPTION:\nThis Friday\, January 20 at 9 pm\, the Italian groups Heavy H ammer Sound and Working Vibes will play original reggae music\, helping the audience escape from the freezing winter weather through an atmosphere ins pired by the sun and beach culture of Jamaica.\nThe concert will be held at Flog Auditorium\, located on Via Mercati 24 in Florence.\nTickets cost 7 e uros.\nFor more information\, visit http://www.flog.it/programma.htm\n Book mark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Sha re with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [b y: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Florence Extreme Enduro Indoor URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/sport/01-18/florence-extreme-en duro-indoor/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1501-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/sport/01-18/florence-extreme-enduro- indoor/ DESCRIPTION:\nGet revved up for the arrival of an event dedicated to indoor motocross! Coming to Florence for the first time\, the Enduro Indoor Champ ionship  will be hosted in the Mandela Forum from January 21 to 22\, boast ing race tracks constructed with sand\, dirt\, tree trunks\, rocks and wate r. This exciting event will attract both the top motocross riders and motoc ross lovers from around the world.\nThe races will be held at 8 pm on Satur day and  at 3 pm on Sunday.\nMandela Forum is located on Viale Pasquale Pa oli\, 3.\nTo purchase tickets and for further information\, see http://www. mandelaforum.it/notizie.php?ID=513\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post R ecommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it S ubscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120122T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Swan Lake URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-18/swan-lake/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1509-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-18/swan-lake/ DESCRIPTION:\nTchaikovsky’\;s celebrated ballet Swan Lake comes to the stage of Teatro Verdi in Florence on January 22 at 4:45 pm. The dancers of the Russian Classical Theater company tell the story of how\, on a moonlit night\, Prince Siegfried encounters the beautiful Princess Odetta\, who ha s been transformed into a swan by the evil wizard Rotbart. In the end\, how ever\, true love conquers evil.\nTeatro Verdi is located on Via Ghibellina 99.\nFor more information\, go to http://www.teatroverdionline.it/cartellon e/danza-classica/lago-dei-cigni-il-22-01-12-ore-20.45.html\n \;\n Bookm ark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Shar e with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by : Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120122T154500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120122T174500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adolescence in one click URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-24/adolescence-in-one-c lick/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1521-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-24/adolescence-in-one-click/ DESCRIPTION:\nA photography exhibit entitled “Quanto ti vuoi bene?” ( How much do you love yourself?”) featuring the images of Italian teenage rs by Australian photographer Jacqui James is at the Palagio di Parte Guelf a until January 28. Discover the adolescent world of the digital age\, in o rder to understand the secrets of one generation: James’\; works conce ntrate on capturing youths using technology\, such as smartphones and socia l networks\, to communicate and socialize.\nFor more information\, go to ht tp://portalegiovani.comune.fi.it/pogio/jsp/webzine_publish/arte_dettaglio.j sp?ID_REC=9762 \n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend o n Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe t o the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Taste the world – Africa URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/music/01-18/taste-the-world-%e2 %80%93-africa/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1507-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/music/01-18/taste-the-world-%e2%80%9 3-africa/ DESCRIPTION:\nExperience the flavors and sounds of Africa in the center of Florence at the Oblate Library on January 24. The happy hour Taste the Worl d – Africa\, will feature African dishes and will be accompanied by the M alibra Trio with the musician Brahima Dembele\, from Burkina Faso\, on voca ls\, balafon and tama-djambè\; the Israeli musician Meyukas Liron on vocal s\, guitar\, hang drum and djambè\; and the Italian musician Manuela Iori on keyboard and clarinet.\nThe event will begin at 7 pm and will be located in the Cafeteria on the top floor of the Library.\nFor more information\, go to http://www.lospaziochesperavi.it/caffetteriadelleoblate/index.php?fil e=engpage\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook shar e via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T210000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Very…\;Vintage URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-24/very-vintage/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1537-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-24/very-vintage/ DESCRIPTION:\nFlorence’\;s much anticipated annual fachion event Vinta ge Selection opens on Wednesday\, January 25 and will run until Sunday\, Ja nuary 29 at the Stazione Leopolda. At this market exposition\, you can brow se through and purchase vintage clothing\, accessories and design items. Vi ntage Selection is a must-see for enthusiasts\, collectors and those in sea rch of something original\, as well as for fashion designers\, trend-setter s and style bureaus of international fashion companies. In addition to the fair\, there will be a happy hour every day beginning at 5 pm\, where guest s can select\, from a juke box\, classic songs\, ranging from funk\, soul\, and jazz\, to the 80′\;s\, Rock’\;n'Roll\, and burlesque.\nThe e xposition will be open every day from 10 am to 8 pm.\nStazione Leopolda is located on Viale Fratelli Rosselli 5.\nFor further information\, see http:/ /www.stazione-leopolda.com/ENG/\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Reco mmend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subs cribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120125T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120129T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In the House of Vasari URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-24/in-the-house-of-vasa ri/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1529-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-24/in-the-house-of-vasari/ DESCRIPTION:\nFive centuries after the birth of Giorgio Vasari\, the house where the master lived in Florence and died in 1574 opens to the public for the first time. The house\, located on Borgo Santa Croce\, was donated in 1561 to Vasari by Grand Duke Cosimo I de’\; Medici to acknowledge his services. Following an accurate restoration\, it is now possible to admire the Sala Grande or the Room of the Artists\, frescoed by Vasari himself and by his assistants around 1572\, with representations of the arts\, particu larly of painting\, which Vasari considered to be the greatest art. The roo m also showcases stories found in the writings of Pliny\, allegorical image s\, and portraits of 13 artists\, who where either highly regarded by Vasar i\, who were appreciated for their role as pioneers in art\, who were known for their high quality works\, or who determined Vasari’\;s formation as an artist.\nThe house is open from Friday to Sunday\, with guided tours at 10 am\, 11 am and noon\, or with an appointment\, by calling 055 244661 .\nTickets include a guided tour and cost 6 euros. To purchase tickets\, go to the Horne Museum\, located on Via dei Benci 6 in Florence.\nVasari̵ 7\;s house is located nearby at Borgo Santa Croce 8.\nFor more information \, write to info@museohorne.it \n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet abou t it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120127T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120727T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Feel –\; Live at the Museum URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/music/01-24/international-feel- live-at-the-museum/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1527-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/music/01-24/international-feel-live- at-the-museum/ DESCRIPTION:\nArt and music come together at the Marino Marini Museum on Fr iday\, January 27\, with a concert by contemporary artist Carsten Nicolai\, aka Alva Noto. Carsten’\;s primary artistic inspiration lies in the f ield of science\, whose influence can be felt in his electronic music\, whi ch is accompanied by projections of his video art. The concert will be held inside the exhibition rooms of the Museum\, so that the audience will be s urrounded by the works of twentieth-century Italian sculptor Marino Marini. \nAt 7 pm\, a happy hour will precede the concert\, which will begin at 9 p m.\nThe Marino Marini Museum is located in Piazza San Pancrazio in Florence .\nTickets cost 20 euros and can be purchased at www.internationalfeel.it \n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook shar e via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120127T120000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120127T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:When I find something beautiful…\; URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-24/when-i-find-somethin g-beautiful/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1533-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-24/when-i-find-something-bea utiful/ DESCRIPTION:\nA precious selection of beautiful objects used in Catholic ma ss will be on display at the Casa Siviero Museum in Florence from January 2 8 to April 25. The exhibit features liturgical objects such as crosses\, be lls and thuribles\, originally found in the church of San Giovanni Battista a Remole\, located in the Florentine countryside. Until now\, the items ha ve never been viewed by the public\, as they have been stored on the closed upper floor of the house museum. The collector Rodolfo Siviero recuperated all the displayed pieces from Germany\, where they were taken illegally by Nazi soldiers. Siviero was a secret agent and art historian who devoted hi s life to recovering such Italian works stolen during the Second World War. Today\, his home is a museum\, where his immense and impressive collection is open free to the public.\nThe exhibit hours are on Saturday\, from 10 a m to 6 pm and Monday\, from 10 am to 1 pm.\nTo visit the exhibit between Tu esday and Friday\, you must make a reservation by writing to casasiviero@re gione.toscana.it.\nThe Casa Siviero Museum is located on Lungarno Serristor i 1/3.\nFor further information\, go to http://www.museocasasiviero.it/ww4_ siviero/casasiviero.page?country=ENG\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Front Row Seats: Music in Images URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-24/front-row-seats-musi c-in-images/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1525-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-24/front-row-seats-music-in- images/ DESCRIPTION:\nLegendary rock and blues concerts come alive through the lens of Italian photographer Stefano Cantini\, whose works are on display at Ca ffè Letterario of Le Murate in Florence. From January 28 January to Februa ry 11\, guests can view approximately 30 photographs of some of the most im portant concerts in Florence and the surrounding area from 1987 to today\, including those by Pink Floyd\, U2\, Eurythmics\, Cure\, B.B.King\, Robert Fripp\, Patti Smith\, Peter Gabriel\, Van Morrison\, Willy De Ville\, Leona rd Cohen\, Skunk Anansie\, and many others. The exhibit’\;s opening wi ll be at 7 pm on Saturday\, January 28\, followed by a Beatles tribute band concert.\nFree entrance.\nFor more information\, visit http://www.facebook .com/LeMurate.CaffeLetterario.Firenze\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Twee t about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Breakfast at Tiffany’\;s URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-24/breakfast-at-tif fanys/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1535-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-24/breakfast-at-tiffanys / DESCRIPTION:\nGet out your pearls and your little black dress for the class ic American story\, Breakfast at Tiffany’\;s\, which comes to the Ital ian stage on January 28 and 29 at the Teatro Verdi in Pisa. The play\, base d on the 1961 film stars Audrey Hepburn\, whose character\, Holly\, is a so phisticated and extroverted young woman living in New York City and attendi ng the most fashionable parties in search of a millionaire husband who will shower her with jewelry from Tiffany’\;s.\nSaturday’\;s performa nce will begin at 9 pm\, while Sunday’\;s will begin at 5 pm.\nTeatro Verdi is located on Via Palestro 40.\nPisa is easily reachable by train fro m Florence.\nThere is a 50% discount for students under 26 years old and ti ckets can be purchased at www.teatrodipisa.pi.it \n \;\n Bookmark on De licious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with St umblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120129T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CONTEMPORARY TANGO URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/11-16/contempora ry-tango/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1327-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/11-16/contemporary-ta ngo/ DESCRIPTION:\nHeat it up this winter with a taste of Argentina! Come see th e Contemporary Tango performance on January 28th at 9 pm and January 29 at 4 pm\,  at the Politeama Pratese Theater in the nearby town of Prato. The dance production\, featuring Patricia Carrazco and Pablo Linares\, will be accompanied by the voice of Italian singer Antonella Ruggiero and the music of the Ensemble Hyperion.\nThe Politeama Pratese Theater is located on Via Garibaldi 33\, Prato.\nFor more information and to purchase tickets\, visi t http://www.politeamapratese.com/biglietteria.htm\n \;\n Bookmark on D elicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with S tumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120129T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee Break URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/gourmet/01-24/coffee-break/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1531-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/gourmet/01-24/coffee-break/ DESCRIPTION:\nItalian coffee lovers will come together at the Oblate Librar y from January 30 to February 2 for a series of events dedicated to cappucc ino and espresso and directed by World Champion Barista Francesco Sanapo. T he initiative kicks off on Monday\, January 30 at 11:30 am\, with a free wo rkshop on how to recreate the perfect espresso and cappuccino at home. In a ddition\, coffee experts will discuss the history of coffee on Tuesday\, Ja nuary 31 at 5:30 pm\, followed by a happy hour with Brazilian food and live music. Finally\, the event will close on February 2 at 7 pm\, with a tasti ng of various coffee-based dishes and a jazz concert dedicated to South Ame rica.\nFree entrance.\nThe Oblate Library is located on Via dell’\;Ori uolo 26 in Florence.\nFor more information\, go to http://www.lospaziochesp eravi.it/caffetteriadelleoblate/index.php\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T103000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120202T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rob Johannesma. World-Wielding URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-31/rob-johannesma-world -wielding/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1555-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-31/rob-johannesma-world-wiel ding/ DESCRIPTION:\nA new exhibit opens at the Marino Marini Museum on February 4 \, entitled World-Wielding and dedicated to Dutch artist Rob Johannesma. Th e show is an anthology of  Johannesma’\;s work\, from 1997 to 2011. o n display in the concept project for the Museum’\;s crypt are several videos and monumental photographic collages\, in which the images of newspa pers used as sources of communication are placed in dialogue with the grand pictorial tradition of the Northern Renaissance. In the videos\, the artis t focuses on the theme of light\, in particular\, the alternation of light and dark\, the process of creation of the images in the new media\, and the same process of vision.\nThe show will run until April 12 and the exhibit hours are every day from 10 am to 5 pm\, closed on Sunday and Tuesday.\nMus eo Marino Marini is located in Piazza San Pancrazio.\nFor more information \, visit http://www.museomarinomarini.it/home.php\n \;\n Bookmark on De licious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with St umblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120131T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120412T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bobby Fischer Against The World URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-31/bobby-fischer-ag ainst-the-world/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1551-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-31/bobby-fischer-against -the-world/ DESCRIPTION:\nThe story of Bobby Fischer\, the only American to ever win th e Chess World Championship\, animates the screen of the Odeon Cinema in Flo rence on Wednesday\, February 1 at 4 pm. Set during the time of the Cold Wa r\, the film recounts the rise and fall of an introverted chess genius\, wh o finds himself catapulted into the center of the world’\;s attention. The movie will be shown in English\, with Italian subtitles.\nOdeon Cinema is located in Piazza Strozzi. Bring your student ID for a reduced ticket r ate.\nFor further information\, go to http://www.festivaldeipopoli.org/en/b log/see_news/2010/bobby-fischer-against-the-world-al-cinema-odeon/191\n&nbs p\;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on thi s post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120201T150000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120201T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Some Like Paper (A qualcuno piace carta) URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-31/some-like-paper- a-qualcuno-piace-carta/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1561-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-31/some-like-paper-a-qua lcuno-piace-carta/ DESCRIPTION:\nA creative one-man-show comes to Teatro Puccini in Florence f rom February 3 to 4\, as Italian actor Ennio Marchetto dons his handmade pa per costumes and imitates 300 celebrities\, both Italian and foreign\, such as Whitney Houston\, Tina Turner\, Pavarotti\, Liza Minelli\, Marilyn Monr oe\, and Madonna. With agility and speed\, Marchetto jumps from character t o character\, setting a fast pace that is guaranteed to entertain.\nPerform ances are 9 pm on Saturday and 4:45 pm on Sunday.\nTeatro Puccini is locate d on Via delle Cascine\, 41.\nFor more information\, go to http://www.teatr opuccini.it/\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook s hare via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the commen ts on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120203T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T154500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chinese New Year URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-31/chinese-new-yea r/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1547-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-31/chinese-new-year/ DESCRIPTION:\nCelebrate the Chinese New Year\, this year being the Year of the Dragon\, with a parade and dance on February 4 and 5. The Buddhist Asso ciation of the Chinese Community in Italy will hold a parade at 9:30 am thr ough the streets of the nearby town of Prato with an immense spectacular dr agon departing from the Buddhist temple\, stopping along the way at the man y Chinese stores in the town. The festivities continue on Sunday afternoon \, as the Chinese community participates in the Dance of the Fans\, in coll aboration with the Flag Throwers of Florence\, concluding with food stands offering Chinese and Italian cuisine.\nFor more information\, email abciant oniozhou@hotmail.com\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recomm end on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscr ibe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T083000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T183000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Cat Show URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-31/international-c at-show/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1553-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-31/international-cat-sh ow/ DESCRIPTION:\nCat lovers from around the world will gather at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence on February 4 and 5 for a cat show\, where you can adm ire the most beautiful examples of purebreds\, from Abyssinians\, to Sphynx es\, to Bengals\, to Maine Coons. These spectacular cats will prowl across the stage all weekend\, with a special competition for Birmans and another for Persians and Exotic Shorthairs. In addition to the show cats\, guests a re encouraged to bring their own household cats to the fair for an expert e valuation.\nThe show hours are from 10 am to 7 pm and tickets cost 7.50 eur os.\nThe Fortezza da Basso is located on Viale Strozzi.\nFor more informati on\, see http://exhibitioncenter.firenzefiera.it/en/exhibition/mostra-felin a-2012/5728\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Fa cebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to th e comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:COME/beCOME URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-25/comebecome-2/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1539-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/arts/01-25/comebecome-2/ DESCRIPTION:\nCurated by Associazione Artisti Contemporanei Firenze Metropo li\nFebruary 4 –\; 26\, 2012\nSaturday\, February 4: 6pm: Opening of Post Bac students’ group show:\nKatina Bitsicas ● Shannon Kallsen ● S hannon Mc DonnellVinicius Sanchez ● Anna Rose ● Jon Verney\nCurated by Amy Gross &\; Emily Billings.\nThe shows will be on view Monday through Saturday from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm.\nCOME/beCOME brings together artists from different generations and cultures\, from Italy and abroad.COME/beCOME is inspired by the double reading of the work “\;come”\; in English and Italian\, which is sematically different but has an identical graphic f orm.COME/beCOME  consists of four group exhibitions which take place in 20 11 and 2012 at SACI’\;s Palazzo Jules Maidoff in Florence.beCOME \, th e last show in the cycle\, will present works born out of the collaboration between Italian artists selected by teh curators and students of SACI.\nSA CI  - Via Sant’\;Egidio 14\, 50123 Florence\nhttp://www.saci-florence .org/\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share vi a Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on t his post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120226T183000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:U2 Tribute Night URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/music/01-31/u2-tribute-night/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1557-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/music/01-31/u2-tribute-night/ DESCRIPTION:\nThe celebrated songs of the Irish band U2 will be played by t ribute band Ultraviolets at Flog Auditorium this Saturday\, February 4 at 9 pm. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the release of the album Ac htung Baby\, Flog will recreate the atmosphere that fans experienced during the 1992 concert in Milan\, where Italy first heard the songs from the sti ll popular album.\nTickets to the event cost 8 euros.\nFlog Auditorium is l ocated on Via Mercati\, 24.\nFor more information\, see http://www.flog.it/ wlive.htm\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Face book share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T220000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monty Python Show URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-31/monty-python-sho w/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1545-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-31/monty-python-show/ DESCRIPTION:\nThis Saturday and Sunday\, February 4 and 5\, prepare to fall out of your seats with laughter\, as the comedic films of the group Monty Python come to the stage of Florence’\;s Teatro Nuovo Sentiero. The gr oup of actors Jena Valentin will perform Gente Strana (Strange People)\, wh ich consists of pieces of sketches made famous by Monty Python\, with three episodes of comedic banter.\nThe Saturday performance will begin at 9:15 p m\, while the Sunday performance will commence at 5:30 pm.\nTickets cost 8 euros.\nTeatro Nuovo Sentiero is located on Via delle Panche\, 36.\nFor mor e information\, see http://www.teatronuovosentiero.com/\n\n Bookmark on Del icious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stu mblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T201500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T163000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Antique Fair in Fiesole URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-31/antique-fair-in -fiesole/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1559-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-31/antique-fair-in-fies ole/ DESCRIPTION:\nDiscover little treasures in the picturesque town of Fiesole at the monthly Antique Fair held in Piazza Mino\, overlooking a spectacular view of Florence. The event is every first Sunday of the month\, from 8 am until sunset\, and offers you the opportunity to explore this  must-see T uscan town and to find the perfect and unique Italian souvenir.\nFiesole is easily reachable via bus that you can catch from the Santa Maria Novella t rain station in Florence.\nFor more information\, visit www.comune.fiesole. fi.it\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comm ents on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T070000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Carnival in Viareggio URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-26/carnival-in-via reggio/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1541-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/01-26/carnival-in-viareggi o/ DESCRIPTION:\nThe Carnival celebrations in the Tuscan seaside town of Viare ggio hold an international importance\, for they are characterized by parad es of some of the world’\;s largest moving floats. These spectacular p arades are held every Sunday of the Carnival season\, which this year runs from February 5 to March 3. The floats are handmade\, constructed with papi er-mâché\, and feature caricatures of politicians and celebrities\, who a re animated by movement and by music and performers. Spectators\, garbed in costumes and masks\, dodge the showers of confetti and silly string rainin g down from the floats\, which travel down a three kilometer stretch of the beachside boulevard.\nAll parades begin at 3 pm\, with the exception of th e final parade on March 3\, which commences at 7 pm.\nEntrance to the event costs 15 euros.\nViareggio can be easily reached from Florence by train.\n For further information\, go to http://www.viareggio.ilcarnevale.com\n\n Bo okmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit S hare with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120205T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T140000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CINEMA GIOVANE FESTIVAL URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/02-01/cinema-giovane- festival/ SEQUENCE:2 UID:1563-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/lifestyle/02-01/cinema-giovane-festi val/ DESCRIPTION:\nNew York University –\; Florence in collaboration with t he Assessore of Youth Policies of the Comune di Firenze presents the fourt h film series dedicated to Italian Cinema focusing on contemporary Italian Identity\nAuditorium al Duomo\, Via de’Cerretani 56r\n9:00 PM to midnigh t\nFebruary 6\nI Primi della lista\, by Roan Johnson\nSpecial guest: Roan J ohnson\, director\n \;\nFebruary 7\nTerraferma\, by Emanuele Crialese\n Special guest: Simona Paggi\, editor\n \;\nFebruary 13\nLa kryptonite n ella borsa\, by Ivan Cotroneo\nSpecial guest: Ivan Cotroneo\, director\n&nb sp\;\nFebruary 14\nScialla!\, by Francesco Bruni\nSpecial guest: Marco Spol etini\, editor\n \;\nCinema Giovane is an insightful way to study the e volution of Italian history\, society\, ideology and behavior.\nCinema Giov ane hopes to introduce students (foreign and Italian) in Florence to contem porary topics present in Italian culture by investigating issues related to fashion\, sexuality\, politics\, the media\, youth culture\, the family\, and Italy’s changing landscape. Films will be introduced by Prof. Vito Za garrio\, film director and Professor of Cinema at NYU Florence and Roma3. A special guest speaker\, associated with the film\, will be present to disc uss the film with students after each screening (screenwriters\, directors \, technicians\, or other).\nMovies will be shown in Italian with English s ubtitles.\n \;\nFREE ADMISSION\nNYU Students contact alexa.farah@nyu.ed u to reserve seats\nGeneral public contact europedirect@comune.fi.it to res erve seats\n \;\n Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Fac ebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120206T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T200000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dein Perry’\;s Tap Dogs URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-31/dein-perrys-tap- dogs/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1549-http://www.flonthego.com/2012/on-stage/01-31/dein-perrys-tap-dogs/ DESCRIPTION:\nBe transported back to the time of Fred Astaire and Gene Kell y with a dance performance\, from February 10 to 12 at Teatro Verdi in Flor ence. The Australian dance company Tap Dogs\, composed of six guys dressed as working men\, will tap dance through sets recalling industrial factories . The show adds a little extra spice to Old Hollywood\, bringing powerful r hythm and impressive acrobatic feats\, as the audience watches the performe rs balance on pieces of steel and stand on their heads.\nAll shows begin at 8:45 pm\, with the exception of the Sunday performance\, which begins at 4 :45 pm.\nTeatro Verdi is located on  Via Ghibellina\, 99.\nFor more inform ation\, visit http://www.teatroverdionline.it/cartellone/altro/tap-dogs-dal -10-02-12-al-12-02-12-ore-20.45-domenica-ore-16.45.html\n Bookmark on Delic ious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumb lers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T194500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120212T154500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christmas Market for the Italian Red Cross URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/11-30/christmas- market-for-the-italian-red-cross/ SEQUENCE:1 UID:1365-http://www.flonthego.com/2011/flo/day-by-day/11-30/christmas-marke t-for-the-italian-red-cross/ DESCRIPTION:\nCome find the perfect gift and give a gift to someone in need at the Christmas market  from December 2 to 4 at the Obihall theater in F lorence\, which will be held to benefit the volunteer efforts of the Floren tine chapter of the Italian Red Cross. The donated items that you will find at the market range from specialty foods\, to clothing\, to household deco rations. Entrance to the market costs 5 euros\, which will go towards the c harity.\nThe market will open on Friday from 3:30 pm to 7 pm\, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 7 pm.\nThe Obihall theater is located on Via F abrizio De Andrè\, 3.\nFor more information\, visit www.crifirenze.it\n B ookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [by: Flo] TRANSP:OPAQUE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121102T143000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121104T180000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR