TF EVENT/ TuttoTondo
October
23, 7:30 to 9:30pm, via il Prato 63 (Conti Ingrosso Ortofrutta), Florence
TF has teamed up with Yelp (famous in the States but
new in town) to offer a fully rounded event: Panino Tondo will be providing
tasters of vegan sandwiches, hamburgers and its brand new Bagel DOP, with
complimentary chasers. Ham it up in front of a vintage Fiat 500 from the 500
Touring Club, and stick around for the fun and games typical of Yelp events
(good gadgets, too)! The event is free: just sign up on Yelp (www.yelp.it) and email Kristina at Firenze@yelp.it.
EAT/Boccaccesca
October 13 and 14, Certaldo Alto (FI)
A feast for all the senses in Certaldo. Cooking
classes and shows, tastings of chocolate, local delicacies and wine, classical
and contemporary dance displays, live music from jazz to the 1960s,
presentations of books and artworks, activities for children and much more, all
with the picturesque medieval town as a backdrop. See http://www.boccaccesca.it for the full programme.
TECH/Digiarte
Until October 18
Centro Espositivo Antonio Berti, via P. Bernini 57, Sesto Fiorentino
Contemporary art meets technology
for photography on the move. This year, for Digiarte’s theme of Mobile
Photography, various artists explore ways to optimise the photographic
functions of smartphones. See www.digiarte.info for more information.
TF EVENT/Book Launch
October 19, 3pm, Vasari Corridor, Uffizi Gallery,
Florence
Women artists in Florence have long been overlooked,
but the latest book by TF writers Jane Fortune and Linda Falcone, published by
The Florentine Press, brings them into the spotlight. The launch of Art by
Women in Florence: A Guide Through Five Hundred Years will be as
unconventional as many of the artists it describes. Join the authors and art
historians for Art by Women in the Vasari Corridor, a tour of the historic
passageway, usually closed to the public (see TF 169). For more information and
to reserve a place, email invisiblewomen@theflorentine.net or call 320/7078258.
SEE/Bacon and Contemporary Art
Until January 27, 2013
Centre for Contemporary Culture Strozzina, Palazzo Strozzi, piazza Strozzi,
Florence.
What is man’s relationship with
his surroundings? How can and should man be represented? In the exhibit Francis
Bacon and the Existential Condition in Contemporary Art, Bacon’s paintings are
placed in dialogue with works by five international contemporary artists, giving
life to these timeless questions. Remember that entrance is free every Thursday
after 6pm! Visit http://www.strozzina.org for details.
ABSTRACT/Kandinsky
October 13, 2012 to February 3, 2013 Palazzo Blu, lungarno Gambacorti 9, Pisa
Over 50 works from the Russian artist considered to be
the father of abstract painting will be shown at the exhibit Wassily Kandinsky,
from Russia to Europe. From symbolism to avant-garde, the exhibit focuses on
the visual and conceptual roots of Kandinsky’s works, including several rare
objects of the shaman tradition. See http://www.palazzoblu.org for details.
KIDS/Museum Time
State museums in Florence Museo San Casciano, Via Lucardesi, San Casciano
Entertainment and culture: what more could you want
for your little ones? Two events this month provide this great mix: the San
Casciano museum (www.comune.san-casciano-val-di-pesa.fi.it)
is offering English-language workshops for children on October 13, and state
museums in Florence will host guided visits for kids on October 14, 20 and 27
(in Italian; see www.polomuseale.firenze.it).
STEAM TRAIN/Treno Natura
From October 14, Sundays till the end of the year,
various locations near Siena.
Travel back in time with a journey on this vintage
steam train through the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Each day the train takes
visitors on different routes, with stops along the way, including sagre,
foot trails, castles, museums, wine tastings and visits to historic towns. See http://trenonatura.terresiena.it for details.
WORK/Job Fair Firenze
October 19 and 20, 10am-6pm Mandela Forum, viale Malta 6, Florence
Looking for work? Head to the most important job fair
in the region. With over 70 businesses represented, these are two days of
networking not to be missed! More than 250 people find work here every year, so
print that CV and get started. Entry is free, but preregistration is required
at www.jobfairfirenze.com.
UPCOMING/50 days of Cinema
October 25 to December 14
Most events at the Odeon Cinema, piazza Strozzi, 2, Florence
A cinematic tour through more than 150 films from all
over the globe, along with exhibits, special events and meetings. With
something for all tastes and interests, the 50-day event comprises nine
festivals, including the Balkan Florence Express and the International Festival
of Women and Cinema. The first festival, starting October 25, is the Florence
Queer Festival, featuring LGBT-themed cinema, art, theatre, exhibits and
literature. See TF 171 (next issue) for a preview of the festival and consult www.odeon.intoscana.it for individual festival details and screening schedules.
UPCOMING/Urban Trekking Day
October 27, Siena, Pisa, Arezzo and Pistoia
Combining exercise and culture, the national day of
Urban Trekking encourages locals and tourists alike to discover Italian cities
by foot. Maps are available at www.trekkingurbano.info and provide a variety of
routes through medieval cities, encompassing viewpoints, museums and special
trails for families. The participating cities in Tuscany are Siena, Pisa,
Arezzo and Pistoia.
