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In the must-read book Love is a Mix Tape, Rolling Stone magazine critic Rob Sheffield says ‘There are all kinds of mix tapes. There is always a reason to make one.’ I couldn’t agree more. This Valentine’s Day, surprise your significant other with
Many love stories go unheeded, lost in our everyday Florentine life, in the wonderment of one-off events and greater attractions. But walking along via de’ Bardi, a stone’s throw from the Ponte Vecchio, look out for a seemingly rundown wooden door covered in graffiti. This unique
*Dates are subject to change. Consult the Odeon Cinema and Spazio Alfieri websites for any last-minute changes. Odeon Cinema, February 4–9 JOY David O. Russell’s cross-generational biopic about Joy Mangano and her ...
There’s a story behind that title, but I’ll postpone its telling, for now. All I will say is that when I arrived in Florence last April, my own fragmented heart could be heard rattling with every step. I first visited the city as my 21st birthday
A tentacular network made of young beats and new ideas is swarming all throughout our Italian peninsula, and Florence has become an important point of reference for all things electro. This probably doesn't come as a surprise to those who have been following our recent forays into the electronic
In The Name of God is Mercy Pope Francis discusses the subject of mercy, the cornerstone of his faith, in a simple and direct conversational manner. Through personal anecdotes, biblical references and in response to key questions from Vatican reporter Andrea Tornielli, Francis explains his reasons for proclaiming a Holy
The lure of Florentine life lies not in big-ticket events and occasions, but in the moments and rituals that lend the city its rhythm. Local street style is a reflection ...
Tuscany’s music economy is on the rebound and everybody’s invited to board the gravy train. The region has teamed up with Florence-based radio station Controradio and the Giovanisì project to launch a one-of-a-kind initiative: a 5,000 euro prize for 100
November lands between two distinct seasons on Florence’s social scene. By the time mid-autumn rolls around, the spirited movida of the summer months has slipped by. The Spritzes stop flowing so freely and the city’s piazzas are no longer packed to the brim. November calendars
From sexy (or not) lingerie to wall paint and diets, white in Italian language is much more omnipresent than it is in English!
When describing Italian duo Musica Nuda, who will perform at Florence’s Teatro Puccini on November 18, Grammy-winning American jazzman Al Jarreau said, ‘Only two people, so much music.’ The two people in question are soprano Petra Magoni and bassist Ferruccio Spinetti, whom I recently interviewed
Walking past one via Maggio window over the summer left some locals scratching their heads. ‘We’re giving this space a new look. See you in September!’ the mysterious sign outside ...
Borgo Santa Croce has been back on the radar since the Scandinavian-inspired Andersen Café opened late this summer, injecting fresh energy into the neighborhood. Steered by savvy moms and former classmates Clementina and Irene, the café’s concept aims to keep both parents and little ones
A new e-book released by the Vetrina Toscana project preserves the region’s family recipes and family stories. Storie di Piatti e Territori was cooked up through a contest sponsored by ...
Dreams have never sounded this good and musician Matilde Davoli is the one to thank. She’s no stranger to the sounds of slumberland: her new album I’m Calling You from ...
I have only ever run one marathon in my life, which certainly doesn’t make me an expert, but it does make me a member of a rather exclusive club. ...
Florence has rolled out the red carpet and 50 Days of International Cinema is now in full swing. This expansive and eclectic series of film festivals, now in its ninth edition, takes place at the Odeon and impacts programming at numerous exhibition venues, institutions and social spaces with its wide
Born just outside of New York City, handbag designer Jen Mascali has fashion in her blood—her mother and grandfather are both artists and her great-grandfather was a shoemaker for stars ...
When living abroad for the first time, all the peculiarities of a place stand out to you. Florence is no different. Some of these quirky distinguishing details make you smile, while others make you want to hurl insults off the Palazzo Vecchio. But life is always beautiful, of course.
The 15th annual edition of the Florence River to River Indian Film Festival will take place from December 5-10, 2015. To make it even better than usual, the Festival ...
The Medici family is the subject of intense study, with real and imagined portrayals in books, novels and more. But what about those who served and lived in that household? Many whose names were well known at the time have faded into obscurity. One such member of the Medici household
Subject to change. For up-to-date details and show times, see the Odeon's website. ODEON Cinema piazza Strozzi 2, tel. 055/295051 odeonfirenze.com October 1–7 EVEREST Never let go. Semi-documentary drama based on the true story of the extreme weather disasters that befell
For much of Florence’s international community, childhood Octobers meant trick-or-treating, broomstick-wielding and jack-o-lanterns at every turn. Coming to a culture where Halloween celebrations are few can leave you grumbling at the lack of ghouls, ghosts and spooky shenanigans. But the holiday’s
