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by Linda Falcone I have two mothers who happily reside in the same body. Not that my mother could be guest star of a freak show featuring the likes of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, or that schizophrenia is a prominent part of her gene pool. This dual disposition
In 1992, Gianni Versace, the eclectic Italian fashion designer, purchased Casa Casuarina in South Beach, Miami, for $2.9 million. Constructed in 1930 and modelled after a residence built in Santo Domingo in 1510 by the son of Christopher Columbus, restoration of the house became Versace's obsession. Five years
Scott Schuman is a photographer and blogger best known as the Sartorialist. Since its inception in 2005, his eponymous blog has been a driving force in both the fashion industry and fashion blogging, as well as being a showcase of one man's passions. We had the pleasure of interviewing
With this exhibition, the city of Lucca pays homage to its distinguished citizen Pompeo Batoni on the 300th anniversary of his birth. Batoni studied in Lucca, Rome and then England, where he became one of the most famous painters of the British aristocracy. Two other international exhibitions have recently
This exhibition of over 300 work outfits, 15,000 images and 60 display screens showcases the history of workwear, how it has evolved and how it has inspired modern fashions for over a hundred years. A special section is dedicated to the theme of safety at work and innovations in
This exhibition takes a fascinating look at the city and surrounding hills. Featuring a collection of photos of Florence taken from various view points around the city (charts alongside each picture indicate places of interest), the exhibition provides both a great way for new arrivals to get to know Florence
After enjoying huge success with the Four Seasons show last year, Apassionata is back with Grand Voyage. This family show brings horses onto the stage where they perform alongside world-class dancers. Talented riders and will enchant you as they take you on a spectacular trip around the globe.
This fair for vintage aficionados is not to be missed. Rummage through styles of the past and find new trends for today. Vintage selection showcases clothing, accessories and designer objects at the Stazione Leopolda. For more information, see www.stazione-leopolda.com.
Celebrate the inauguration of the United States' 44th president, Barack Obama. The event runs until 9pm, with a blood drive in the afternoon (1:00pm-4:30pm) followed by a live screening of the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address at 5:30pm. Afterwards, enjoy a prosecco toast, gospel
Said ‘to capture the conscience of twentieth century man' Graham Greene's novel The Power and the Glory (1940) is generally regarded as a key literary work of the century. Greene pits a cruel Socialist atheist police lieutenant against the fallen ‘whisky priest' in a chase across Mexico.
Blimey O'Reilly! An unusually feel-good movie from misery guts Mike Leigh. Happy-Go-Lucky is a charming comedy with a punch. Poppy is a relentlessly cheerful North London schoolteacher with the kind of optimistic outlook on life that wearies the jaded and bores the depressed, while exasperating the
Danny Boyle's widely acclaimed Slumdog Millionaire is a multi-layered story of the questions and answers in the game of life. Mumbai street kid Jamal Malik's impressive general knowledge skills take him to the jackpot question in the local version of TV quiz show ‘Who Wants to
