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Santa Claus Descends from the Sky to Florence
Recognizable by his red suit, beard and bag full of gifts, Santa Claus (in Italian: Babbo Natale) and his helper elves have decided to bypass Florence chimneys in favor of descending down from the 311 ft (95 meters) of Palazzo Vecchio's Arnolfo Tower at 3 pm on Sunday, December 22. Once in Piazza Signoria, Santa and the elves will distribute sweets and small gifts to kids in a Christmas preview. This initiative entitled [...]
Holiday Party & Theatre at Children's Lending Library
Florence residents and visitors are invited to the annual holiday party and theatre at the Children's Lending Library on December 14. The staff will present a musical puppet show in English. The curtain will rise on "Dr. Giacomino's Tiny Bookshop" with Mikela Rebua and Francesca Mura, a story about the magic of books for children age 5-12 and above on December 14 at 4:30 pm. There will be free entrance for library members, [...]
A Trio of Women Conductors at ORT
A woman has been appointed conductor and two women principal guest conductors of the prestigious ORT (Orchestra della Toscana). ORT artistic director Giorgio Battistelli went on record to say "to put things into perspective, if three men had been chosen, it would be taken for granted and not make headlines." The 40th anniversary of the foundation of the Orchestra della Toscana will be celebrated in 2020 with a series of important changes with [...]
The 2019 'Bricks in Florence' LEGO Festival
"Bricks in Florence" is a festival for LEGO fans of all ages that will take place at the TuscanyHall (Obihall) from Friday, Nov. 8 to Sunday, Nov. 10. The weekend will focus on colorful pieces of LEGO, featuring over 150 kg of small bricks, that can be utilized in the large free play area. Visitors will be able to learn more about Lego and the history of the brand in addition to having [...]
Children's Lending Library's Spooky Halloween Party
Calling all witches, monsters, ghosts, and skeletons: if you are looking to celebrate a fun Halloween this weekend, the Children's Lending Library is the spookiest place to be. The library will be hosting a haunted party for children, complete with costumes, games, and of course, Halloween candy. Held eerily below St. James Church, kids will find many ghoulish activities at the library. Those looking for a scare can run through a haunted house. [...]
'Smartest Giant in Town' Visits the British Institute
Delve into the colorful, animated world of a selfless giant as he makes friends with different creatures along the way in the children's book The Smartest Giant in Town written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Sheffield. On June 20 at 5 pm, witness the characters come to life through a reading and workshop at the Library of the British Institute of Florence. The story follows the journey of George, a gentle [...]
The Paperback Exchange: A Fresh New Start
"This bookstore, we could say, was like a series of fortunate events," says Icaro Rotunda. He and Gianluca Romeo took a leap of faith when they bought the Paperback Exchange bookstore (via delle Oche 4/r) at the beginning of May 2019. With no background in managing or owning a store, the two entrepreneurs have faced this challenge head on and have maneuvered their way into success. After living in Montreal, Canada for a [...]
Easter Party and Egg Decoration for Families
Children can dye and decorate Easter eggs and make Easter bonnets on Saturday, April 13 (4-6 pm) at the Children's Lending Library Party in the undercroft of St. James Church, via Rucellai 9. Accompanying adults can come to the event wearing an Easter hat as well. An event designed for members and their families, non-members are most welcome as well. Participants are advised to bring hardboiled white eggs (available fresh at the Mercato [...]
Simbiosi Expands with a New Organic Café
In keeping up with ever-changing international melting pot of cuisines, and unique dietary needs is the rise of more self-conscious diners who crave a healthier alternative. Luckily for them, there is a new local café which delivers just that and more. Simbiosi Organic Café & Lovely Bistro on Via Ginori 64r, opened its doors recently to deliver an organic experience like no other in Florence. The lovely premises hold true to its name [...]
A Fun Family Afternoon in English at Springfest
To celebrate both the arrival of spring and World Poetry Day, an afternoon of readings and games in English will take place on March 21 at the Children's Lending Library (via B. Rucellai 9) hosted in the undercroft of St. James American church. Kids of of all ages and their families are welcome at the Springfest to enjoy listening to poetry and short stories. For more information, call 328 328 2757.
Pothole Causes Death of a Florence Student
An electric wheelchair became stuck in a hole 10 cm (4 inch) deep, causing a disabled 21-year-old Italian [...]
Ponte Santa Trinita's New Look
Ponte Santa Trinita, which owes it stunning design to Michelangelo, received a new permanent LED lighting system during [...]
Homeless Man Dies on the Street
There is still mystery surrounding the death of a 49-year-old Romanian man whose body was found on a [...]
Greta 'Person of the Year' in Florence
Not only has climate activist Greta Thunberg been recognized as "Person of the Year" by Time magazine, she [...]
Tram Accident, Woman Injured
A tram accident on the T2 line resulted in the hospitalization of a 27-year-old woman on the evening [...]
Stroke Victim Reunited with Dog, Speaks
A man, who had suffered from a stroke, was able to pronounce a few sentences for the first [...]
A woman has been appointed conductor and two women principal guest conductors of the prestigious ORT (Orchestra della [...]
"This bookstore, we could say, was like a series of fortunate events," says Icaro Rotunda. He and Gianluca [...]
In keeping up with ever-changing international melting pot of cuisines, and unique dietary needs is the rise of [...]
Caffé Lietta: A Spinoff of Caffé Giacosa
CAFFE' LIETTA. Piazza Libertà 6/7/8 red at the end of via San Gallo, Florence. Open Monday to Saturday from [...]
The Uffizi's New Acquisition
The Uffizi recently purchased Daniele Ricciarelli's (the artist better known as Daniele da Volterra) Elijah in the Desert. [...]
TSH: A New Kind of Hotel in Florence
Opening on July 1, The Student Hotel's (TSH) first Florence location will bring 390 modern, stylishly designed rooms [...]
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