Meet Juls’ Kitchen – Tuscany in the kitchen through recipes and lessons
January 25, 2012 – 9:00 am | View Comments

Meet Giulia Scarpaleggia, also known as Juls’ Kitchen. A victim of the economic crisis, or a person who is taking advantage of it to pursue her dreams? She writes “From January 1, 2012, in fact, …

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Florence for Children: December 2011 and holiday events
December 6, 2011 – 9:00 pm | View Comments
Florence for Children: December 2011 and holiday events

Here’s the second post from ArtTrav’s colomnist who will be contributing seasonal articles about what to do in Florence with children.
Laura, mother of three-year-old Francesco (in the photo!), is also the energetic founder of …

Florence for children: November and December events
November 13, 2011 – 10:21 pm | View Comments
Florence for children: November and December events

Meet ArtTrav’s new colomnist, who will be contributing seasonal articles about what to do in Florence with children.
Laura, mother of three-year-old Francesco (in the photo!), is also the energetic founder of ToscanaIN and is …

Art film festival – Lo schermo dell’arte Firenze 2011
September 29, 2011 – 4:56 pm | View Comments
Art film festival – Lo schermo dell’arte Firenze 2011

I am really looking forward to the 2011 edition of Lo Schermo dell’Arte, the art film part of the 50 giorni di cinema internazionale, a series of thematic film festivals that take place each Fall …

Pistoia Underground Festival – September 16-30 2011
August 17, 2011 – 12:59 pm | View Comments
Pistoia Underground Festival – September 16-30 2011

It’s not every day that you hear about a really hip and youthful event in Tuscany. We’re inundated with classical concerts (and I have nothing against that!) and Renaissance art (ditto), but contemporary culture needs …

Free student fashion show at Teatro Verdi, May 31
May 28, 2011 – 10:10 am | View Comments
Free student fashion show at Teatro Verdi, May 31

In past years I have always posted announcements of this student fashion show and everyone is always so impressed by the quality of work that these Florentine students produce. Each year the location gets more …

Book Launch: To Florence con amore (May 25 2011)
May 19, 2011 – 8:43 am | View Comments
Book Launch: To Florence con amore (May 25 2011)

If you’re looking for an unusual type of guidebook to Florence, Jane Fortune’s To Florence con Amore is a good option. This book uses a clever format of chapters composed of increasing numbers of tips …

Notte Bianca Florence – April 30 2011 (2 events on bikes)
April 26, 2011 – 10:07 am | View Comments
Notte Bianca Florence – April 30 2011 (2 events on bikes)

The “notte bianca” or “white night” is when the city sanctions staying up late and has special events and late openings planned. For Florence this year the date to mark on your calendars is Saturday …

American Gardens in Florence – a talk on May 4 2011
April 21, 2011 – 8:54 am | View Comments
American Gardens in Florence – a talk on May 4 2011

If you’re interested in the impact of Americans and the Anglo community on Florence, this talk is for you. Garden historian Katie Campbell will be talking at the British Institute about those eccentric Anglos who …

Buontalenti’s drawings – a talk on April 28 2011
April 19, 2011 – 8:00 am | View Comments
Buontalenti’s drawings – a talk on April 28 2011

I’m always happy to announce a good academic talk… even when the date is in conflict with by own event, the BettaKnit KnitLounge at Le Murate organized by The Florentine.
The talk by John Hoenig is …

Knitting event in Florence at Le Murate April 28 2011
April 12, 2011 – 8:09 am | View Comments
Knitting event in Florence at Le Murate April 28 2011

Here’s a really cute event for your creative/crafty side! On Thursday April 28 2011, come out to Le Murate from 7-10pm to learn how to knit, or to knit in a group and help others. …

Context Travel’s Accessible Mobility Program
March 11, 2011 – 9:45 am | View Comments
Context Travel’s Accessible Mobility Program

Context Travel, the walking tour company for intellectually curious travelers, announces its new Mobility Program, a selection of å la carte accessible tours and customized trip planning and support services for clients …

Amazon.it – books and electronics now in Italy
March 5, 2011 – 6:17 pm | View Comments
Amazon.it – books and electronics now in Italy

This is a bit of a delayed announcement but i’ve been meaning to mention the launch of Amazon.it – Amazon.com in Italy that took place in November 2010. It’s going to be a while until …

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