We don’t talk much about Florence as a child-friendly city in The Florentine (sorry parents!), but our February issue celebrates Florence’s inner youthfulness. If you’re a mum, join us for a Mexican lunch on February 23 at Tijuana (via Ghibellina), an event by Firenze Moms 4 Moms Network (FMs4Ms).
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What’s in our February issue
1. 5 activities to do with kids on a rainy day
From bowling to bears, international babysitter Emmy Yoshida shares her kid-calming secrets.
2. School in translation
“In zaino”, “saggio di Natale” and “compagno di banco”, mum of two Suzi Jenkins demystifies school speak.
3. How to adapt to Italy’s school system
“A period of adjustment is inevitable: no matter the school, your children’s ages or how well they might already speak Italian.”
4. UNICEF Pit Stops
Where to breastfeed and change your baby…with a view. Oonagh Stransky chats with Elisa Chapin, Coordinator, UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative in Italy
5. The Florentine Wine Club is back!
Join Tim Daish, actor in the Medici Dynasty Show, and The Florentine’s Helen Farrell for a chat about Medici balls, Bolgheri and more on Wednesday, February 8, 7pm at Simbiosi, via dei Ginori 58/60R. Chat+aperitivo with complimentary wine 7pm. Guest winery: Ceralti. Stay for dinner—reserve your spot at info@theflorentinepress.com.
6. TheFLR Issue Two: call for illustrators
Hot in the footsteps of the launch of The Florentine Literary Review Issue One (buy it online here) in the autumn, now we’re in search of a brilliant illustrator for our second issue.
Plus, on Wednesday, February 15, at 5pm, come to ISI (Palazzo Bargagli, lungarno alle Grazie 22) to learn more about our bilingual literary magazine headed up by Alessandro Raveggi, and how it aims to spread knowledge of Italian language, literature and contemporary Italy. This event is intended for students, professors and American and foreign university staff. Book your spot by emailing info@isiflorence.org.
7. 5 gourmet crostini
Curious Appetite’s Coral Sisk has up licking our lips with her scrumptious foodie toast toppings.
8. Romance at the wineries
Just say yes: Emily O’Hare takes us on a tour of the most romantic wineries in Tuscany. Perfect for a proposal!
9. Love yourself
“Singles, it’s easy to love yourself this Valentine’s Day when you have an entire city to prowl,” says Vincenzo D’Angelo
10. Plus, how to live forever
Our lady in the Maremma, Elisa Scarton Detti interrogates deep Tuscany’s octogenarians on their secrets to longevity.
Don’t forget!
If literature’s your thing, The FLR – The Florentine Literary Review is the perfect cultural crossover gift with six short stories and two poems in Italian and English. Preorder Issue Two, out this May, 10 euro, plus postage.
