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Tuscany What's On Today: Friday 25 December 2009 Tuscany What's On Guide
AngloINFO Tuscany's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the Tuscany region with events, music, sport and more… Tell Tuscany about YOUR event! Tuscany What's On: today Arezzo Province AR: What's On Art & Exhibitions Ritratti in rete From: Saturday 10 October 2009 To: Sunday 10 January 2010 Exhibition in Palazzo Taglieschi and Saletta Expo, by sculptor Gloria Argelés. At: Museo Statale di Palazzo Taglieschi, 16 Piazza Mameli, Anghiari (AR) and Saletta Expo, via Garibaldi, Anghiari (AR). Open Tuesday to Saturday 08:30 to 19:00 and Sunday 08:30 to 13:00. For information and booking contact the ourist Office on tel: 0575 749279 or email: cultura@anghiari.it Deanna Borchi From: Tuesday 8 December 2009 To: Sunday 27 December 2009 Exhinition of works by the Florentine artist. At: 1 Vicolo Brandini, Montevarchi (AR). Entry is free. Open daily from 09:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00. For further information call 329 6813322 / 055 669 373 or email: deannaborchi@libero.it Christmas & New Year Nativity Scene From: Tuesday 8 December 2009 To: Friday 8 January 2010 San Giovanni Valdarno, precisely in the Santa Maria delle Grazie Basilica displays "Nativity scenes from around the world". This year they are depicting nativity scenes taken from throughout Europe, in honour of the 50 year anniversary of the Rome Treaty. At: Piazza Masaccio, 9, 52027 San Giovanni Valdarno, Arezzo (AR). For further information tel: 055 941 265. Ice Skating Rink From: Tuesday 8 December 2009 To: Wednesday 20 January 2010 Ice rink large 30m by 15m, in Piazza Giotto. Open daily from 09:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 19:30 and again from 21:00 to 23:30. For further information contact: Circoscrizione Giotto Tel. 0575 299607 Florence City FI: What's On Art & Exhibitions Shoah Every day Permanent exhibition so as not to forget. This exhibit displays works about Auschwitz, Terezin, Bergen-Belsen, Mauthausen and Dachau concentration camps. Open from Monday to Friday 09:00-21:00; Saturday 09:00-14:00. Tel: 055 678 841. E-mail: info@mandelaforum.it. Entrance is free. At Nelson Mandela Forum, Viale Pasquale Paoli, 3, Florence, 50123 (FI). Human Rights Every day Opened on 10th December 2005, a permanent exhibition about Human Rights. Open from Monday to Friday 09.00 – 21.00; Saturday 09.00 – 14.00. For futher information contact 055 678841 or email info@mandelaforum.it. Entrance is free. At Nelson Mandela Forum, Viale Pasquale Paoli, 3, Florence, 50123 (FI). Nelson Mandela - The Man Every day A permanent exhibition about Nelson Mandela - the man and his achievements. Open from Monday to Friday 09.00 – 21.00; Saturday 09.00 – 14.00. For futher information contact 055 678841 or email info@mandelaforum.it. Entrance is free. At Nelson Mandela Forum, Viale Pasquale Paoli, 3, Florence, 50123 (FI). Life on Fire Every day A permanent exhibition at the Mandela Forum about how HIV/AIDS is affecting the lives of young adolescents in South Africa. Open from Monday to Friday 09.00 – 21.00; Saturday 09.00 – 14.00. For further information contact 055 678841 or email info@mandelaforum.it. Entrance is free. At Nelson Mandela Forum, Viale Pasquale Paoli, 3, Florence, 50123 (FI). The shape of the book: from roll to codex (3rd century BC – 19th century AD) Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Sunday 6 September 2009 To: Wednesday 6 January 2010 The exhibit has been divided into two sections: Antiquity which is composed of materials and Middle Ages and onward which displays examples from monastic scriptorium to high-quality workshops in Italy, Europe and Asia. The exhibit conveys the interaction of book format and function and takes place in the Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana, Piazza San Lorenzo 9, Florence. Opening hours: Sunday thru Friday from 9:30 to 13:30 Saturday closed. (closed: 25 December, 1 January 2010). Ticket prices: €6.00 (Basilica and Museum of S. Lorenzo, monumentale area of the Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana, Exhibition); €3.00 (monumental area of the Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana, Exhibition). Guided tours in Italian and English are also available. Tel: 055 290184. Manipulating Reality: How Images Redefine the World From: Friday 25 September 2009 To: Sunday 17 January 2010 23 international artists exhibit art that explores the theme of the manipulation and reconstruction of reality through video and photographic images. The Centre for Contemporary Culture Strozzi in Palazzo Strozzi in Florence. For more information call: 055 2446761-06 Art and Illusion: Masterpieces of trompe l'oeil from antiquity to the present From: Friday 16 October 2009 To: Sunday 24 January 2010 the exhibit displays ancient Greco-Roman mosaics and frescoes, a significant amount of detached frescoes from Ancient Rome, work by Flemish artists, two hundred works from Italian and international museums as well as private collections. Palazzo Strozzi, Piazza Strozzi, Florence. Open daily 9:00 until 20:00, Thursdays 9:00 until 23:00. Ticket prices: Full price €10, Reduced price €8.50 L'arma per l'arte: Aspetti del sacro ritrovati Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 21 November 2009 To: Tuesday 6 April 2010 Collection of paintings on canvas and wood, sculptures, sacred objects and other items of historical value will be on display at Pitti Palace, Palatine Gallery, Sala Bianca. Tuesday to Sunday 8:15 until 18:50, Closed Mondays and New Years Day. Tickets: €8,50 full price, €4,25 reduced. For more information Tel: 055 294883 The Countryside From: Saturday 24 October 2009 To: Saturday 30 January 2010 Special exhibition of the art of John Constable and other English masters at the Horne Museum. Open Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 13:00. Entrance is €5 full price, €3 reduced. At: 6 Via de' Benci, Florence, 50122 (FI). For information and booking call: 055 244 661. Zenith: Equestrian sculptures by Mimmo Paladino From: Wednesday 30 September 2009 To: Sunday 31 January 2010 The exhibition of the works by Mimmo Paladino will be displayed at the Istituto degli Innocenti, Cortile degli Uomini. Euro 4,00. 8:30 - 19:00 daily, Sunday and holidays 8:30 - 14:00. For more information Tel: 055 2037308 Cristalli: La Più Bella Mostra di Minerali al Mondo From: Saturday 10 October 2009 To: Wednesday 30 June 2010 Museuo di Storia Naturale dell'Università di Florence presents the exhibition Cristalli: La Più Bella Mostra di Minerali al Mondo. Via Romana 17, Florence. Everyday 9:30 - 16:30. Tel: 055 2654321 Ugo Nespolo: Novantiqua From: Friday 9 October 2009 To: Sunday 10 January 2010 Museo Nazionale del Bargello presents the first Florentine exhibition of Ugo Nespolo who began his art career in the Sixties during the era of Italian Pop Art. He is also an artist of film, ceramics, and paintings. Tickets €7,00 / €3,50 and includes entrance to the museum. Monday thru Sunday 8:15 - 17:00. Closed 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month, 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, December 25 and January 1. Bargello, Via del Proconsolo 4, 50122 Florence. For more information about the artist visit: www.nespolo.com/eng.html Booking: Firenze Musei, Tel: 055 294883 Booking charge: €3,00 Federigo and the Angeli workshop Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 23 October 2009 To: Sunday 17 January 2010 The Museum of Palazzo Davanzati presents Federigo and the Angeli workshop, Palazzo Davanzati, dream and Reality. Monday to Sunday, 8:15 - 13:50. Closed on the 2nd and 4th Sunday, and 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of the month, New Year’s Day, May 1st and Christmas Day. Admission is FREE. For more information Tel: 055 2388610 Email: museo.davanzati@polomuseale.firenze.it Betty Woodman: the cheerful vitality of the porcelain From: Friday 2 October 2009 To: Monday 15 February 2010 The intense and brilliant coloured porcelain of Betty Woodman is on display at the Museo delle Porcellane. 8:15 - 16:15 everyday. Closed the 1st and last Monday of each month, New Years Day and Christmas. Museo delle Porcellane, Palazzo Pitti, Florence. Australia, Behind The Scenes: Nicole Kidman's shoes in the film "Australia" Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Thursday 1 January 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 Australia, Behind The Scenes - Nicole Kidman's shoes in the film "Australia". Museo Salvatore Ferragamo, Palazzo Spini Feroni, Via Tornabuoni, 2 Florence. Open Monday to Friday. For more information Tel: 0553360456/455 Anatomize: Wax Models Every Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday 7 January 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 Life size wax models of anatomical specimens are on display in the zoological section of La Specola, Via Romana 17, Florence. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 9:00 - 13:00, Saturday 9:00 - 17:00, Closed every Wednesday. For more information Tel: 055 2346760 Domenico Porpora: Segni della Bellezza di Domenica Porpora From: Saturday 21 November 2009 To: Friday 16 April 2010 The exhibition opens Saturday, November 21 at 17:30. For more information Tel: +39 0554628934. Plus Florence, Salone delle Regole, Via Santa Caterina d’Alessandria, 1 Florence Fiorella Iori: Conversazione di sguardi From: Saturday 28 November 2009 To: Friday 23 April 2010 Fiorella Iori of Cecina exhibits works at Plus Florence, Salone delle Regole, Via Santa Caterina d’Alessandria, 1 Florence. For more information Tel: +39 0554628934 Chiara Silva: Solchi di Antico Mondo Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 21 November 2009 To: Thursday 22 April 2010 the young artist Chiara Silva presents her works at Palazzo Borghese, Via Ghibellina 110n, Florence. Monday to Saturday 9:00 - 17:00. For more information tel: 055 2396293 Email: info@palazzoborghese.it Realtà Manipolate Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 24 September 2009 To: Sunday 17 January 2010 The exhibition Realtà Manipolate is Curated by Franziska Nori. The exhibition takes place at CCCS - Centro di Cultura Contemporanea Strozzina, Palazzo Strozzi, Piazza degli Strozzi, 1 (zona Palazzo Strozzi) 50123 Florence. Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 20:00, Thursday 10:00 - 23:00. Admission full price €5 / reduced €4. For moreinformation Tel: +39 0552776461 Email: info@strozzina.it Massimo Zuppelli: Gli Incroci del Tempo From: Saturday 21 November 2009 To: Friday 16 April 2010 The artist Massimo Zuppelli presents his work at Palazzo Borghese, Via Ghibellina 110n, 50122 Florence. For more information Tel: +39 0554628934 Email: info@palazzoborghese.it Collections, Places, Personalities of the 1800's From: Sunday 8 November 2009 To: Sunday 9 May 2010 Collections, Places, People of the 1800's exhibitions include objects, instruments, artifacts, drawings, sculptures and more and is divided into four parts. • The exhibition: Florence, 1829. Art, Science and Society is held at Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Via Cavour. Everyday 10:00 - 18:00, closed on Wednesdays. • The exhibition: Tribune of Galileo and the Florentine Specola and is held at the Museum of Natural History - “La Specola” Zoology Section, Via Romana, 17. Every day 9:30 - 16:30, Sundays 10:00 - 18:00, closed Mondays, January 1st, April 4th, May 1st, August 15th and December 25th. • The exhibition: Physics in 19th-century Florence. Functioning Machines and Models is at the Museum of the History of Science (Galileo Museum), Piazza dei Giudici, 1. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9:30 - 18:00, Tuesdays and Saturdays 9:30 - 13:00, Sundays 10:00 - 18:00, closed on December 8th, 25th and 26th, January 1st and 6th, April 4th, 5th and 25th, and May 1st. • The exhibition: Educational Methods for Science in the 19th Century is at the Science and Technology Foundation – Physics Cabinet, Via Giusti, 29. Monday to Friday, open only for schools with reservation, Sundays upon reservation with guided visits at 11:00, 15:00 and 16:30, closed on Saturdays, and December 20th and 27th. For more information see the website. Giovanni Rossi: Pomodori, Nudi e Nutella From: Sunday 11 October 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 40 paintings by Giovanni Rossi will be on display at Caffe La Posta, Via Pellicceria, 24/R Florence. Daily 7:00 - 19:00. Tel: 055 214773 Email: rossipalazzo@yahoo.it Children's Events Boxing Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri Courses from 17:30 to 20:00 with instructor Alessandro Boncinelli. Amateur courses from 20:00 to 21:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays with instructor Leonard Bundu. At Nelson Mandela Forum, Viale Pasquale Paoli, 3, Florence, 50123 (FI). For information Tel/fax: 055 59536 or E-mail: apf1938@libero.it Gymnastics for 4-5 year olds Every Wed, Fri At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 16:30 to 17:00. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Gymnastics for Kids Every Wed, Fri From: Sunday 5 July 2009 To: Tuesday 16 October 2012 At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 17:00 to 18:00. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Christmas & New Year Christmas Day Mass On: Friday 25 December 2009 At 11:00 in St. James Church, 9 Via B. Rucellai, Florence (FI). For further info email: info@stjames.it Food Events & Sagra Wine Tasting Every day Daily wine-tasting sessions from 10:30 - 13:00 and 15:30 to 19:00 at the organic winery La Spinosa, 15 via Le Masse, 50021, Barberino Val D'Elsa (FI). For further information contact Danila on tel: 055 8075822 or Skype: la.spinosa Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul Live Jazz Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Underground jazz cellar bar with live music every night from Tuesday through Saturday. At 3 Via Nuova de' Caccini, (just off Borgo Pinti) Florence. Open 21:00 'til late. Tel: 055 247 9700/335 614 6115. Social & Community Events AA Alcoholics Anonymous Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Meetings in English on Tuesdays from 13:30 until 14:30, Wednesdays from 19:00 until 20:00, Thursdays from 13:30 until 14:30, Fridays from 19:00 until 20:00 and Saturdays from 17:00 until 18:00. All meetings are held at St James American Church at 9 via B. Rucellai, 50123 Florence. Tel: 055 29 44 17. Ice Skating Rink From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Wednesday 13 January 2010 Winter skating rink open in the Parterre, Piazza della Libertà, Florence. Skating Session times are: Morning 9:00-10:00; 10:00-11:00 and 11,30-12,30; Afternoon 14:00-15:00; 15:30-16:30; 17:00-18:00 and 18:30-19:30; Evening - 21:00-22:00; 22:30-23:30; Friday and Saturday also - 24:00-01:00. Cost €6 for one hour including skate hire, €4 for those who bring their own skates. Sports & Sailing Climbing Wall Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Wall managed by the C.A.I. New members always welcome. Open 16:00 to 22:00. Courses available. Pricing accordingly. At Nelson Mandela Forum, Viale Pasquale Paoli, 3, Florence, 50123 (FI). Kendo Every Fri Individual and group lessons throughout the day with instructor Francesco Civita. At Ki do Jo Gym, viale corsica 3/r - via gordigiani int. 20/m, 50123, Florence (FI). For further information contact 055 362 090 or email info@kidojo.it Oriental Dance Every Fri Individual and group lessons throughout the day with instructor Silvia Ardito. At Ki do Jo Gym, viale corsica 3/r - via gordigiani int. 20/m, 50123, Florence (FI). For further information contact 055 362 090 or email info@kidojo.it Yoga Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Sunday 5 July 2009 To: Friday 7 October 2011 At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 10:15 to 11:45 and 18:00 to 19:30 on Monday; 17:30 to 19:00 on Wednesday; 13:00 to 15:00 on Thursday and 10:15 to 11:45 on Fridays . For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Fit Over 50 Every Mon, Wed, Fri From: Sunday 5 July 2009 To: Friday 7 October 2011 At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 11:00 to 12:00. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Kick Box Every Mon, Wed, Fri At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From From 20:00 to 22:00. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Cardio Sculpt (Toning + 20 mins Aerobics) Every Tue, Thu, Fri At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 09:00 to 10:00 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 13:30 to 14:30 Tuesday and Thursday and 18:00 to 19:00 Tuesday. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Yoga Stretch From: Sunday 5 July 2009 To: Thursday 21 October 2010 At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 10:00 to 11:00 Tuesday and Thursday. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Tai Chuan Every Tue, Fri At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 19:00 to 20:00. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Karate-Kenjutsu (Japanese Sword Technique) Every Tue, Fri At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 20:00 to 22:00. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Hip Hop Funky Every Wed, Fri At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 19:00 to 20:00. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Walks & Visits Best of Tuscany Tour From: Tuesday 28 July 2009 To: Thursday 28 June 2012 Lunch with wine tasting and the most attractive sights in Tuscany in only 1 day and at a reasonable price. Starting and ending in Florence, taking in Siena, San Gimignano, Chiantishire, Leaning Tower of Pisa and lunch at an organic winery. Booking required. Leaves Santa Maria Novella station every morning at 8:30. Tel: 055 264 5746 / 328 086 7738. Florence Province FI: What's On Art & Exhibitions Fiesole : Archeological and Maremma Art Museum Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Permanent exhibition at Museo Archeologico e d'Arte della Maremma, 3 Piazza Baccarini, Grosseto (GR). Opening times: May to October from Tuesday to Friday 14:00 -20:00; Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 - 13:00 and 17:00 - 20:00. November to February: Tuesday to Friday from 09:00 - 13:00; Saturday and Sunday 09:00 - 13:00 and 16:30 - 19:00. March to April from 09:00 - 13:00 and 16:30 - 19:00. Tickets cost €5 full price and €2.50 reduced. For further information and booking contact tel: 0564 4887 50/488 752 or fax: 0564 488 753 or email: maam@gol.grosseto.it Bagno a Ripoli: L'Oratorio di Santa Caterina all'Antella e i suoi pittori From: Saturday 19 September 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 Art, music, paintings and theater. Ticket costs €5,00 / €3,50 reduced for groups or people over 65 yrs. / €2,00 students and schools. Mondays 15:00 - 19:00.Tuesday thru Sunday 9:00 - 13:00, 15:00 - 19:00. Closed Christmas day. December 31 open 9:00 - 13:00. Via del Carota, Bagno a Ripoli. For a complete program please see the website: www.oratoriosantacaterina.lacittadegliuffizi.it/ The Oratory of Santa Caterina all'Antella and its Painters From: Saturday 19 September 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 12 masterpieces freom the Uffizi and other museums and collections are on display in a fourteenth century oratory in the hills of Florence. This exhibit: The Oratory of Santa Caterina all'Antella and its painters is on display, Via del Carota, Antella – Bagno a Ripoli (Florence). Mondays 15:00 - 19:00, Tuesday thru Sunday 9:00 - 13:00, 15:00 - 19:00. The exhibition will be closed on 25th of December. December 31 the exhibition will be open 9:00 - 13:00. Tickets €5.00, there are also group rates. The exhibit includes a triptych by Agnolo Gaddi, wirks by Master of Barberino, Spinello Aretino and more. There will also be many additional events including music concerts, theatre performances, visual art competitions, as well as unusual trekking excursions, horseback rides, entertainment and workshops for children. For Information and booking: Comune di Bagno a Ripoli, Giuliana Righi, Roberta Tucci Tel. +39 055 6390357 Silvia Meli Tel: +39 055 6390373 Vinci: Joconde. Da Monna Lisa Alla Gioconda Nuda. Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Sunday 14 June 2009 To: Wednesday 6 January 2010 Museo Ideale Leonardo da Vinci presents: Joconde. Da Monna Lisa Alla Gioconda Nuda. Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Monday. The museum is located at Via Montalbano 2, 50059, Vinci. For more information Tel: 0571-56296 Email: info@museoleonardo.it Christmas & New Year Palazzuolo sul Senio: 1000 Christmas Cribs From: Tuesday 8 December 2009 To: Wednesday 6 January 2010 In the village of Palazzuolo sul Senio, there will be the Nativity on display, where they will celebrate 1000 cribs (1000 presepi) throughout the town centre. For more information: 39 055/8046125 Nativity Scene From: Tuesday 8 December 2009 To: Wednesday 6 January 2010 Nativity scene with special effects on display at the San Bartolomeo in Tuto Church, Scandicci (FI). Created by a local group, passionate about electronics. See website for address and opening times. The town of 100 Nativities From: Tuesday 8 December 2009 To: Wednesday 6 January 2010 Palazzuolo sul Senio (Firenze), becomes "The town of 1000 nativities". In preparation from early autumn, all shop fronts and houses display a nativity scene for visitors. Grosseto Province GR: What's On Art & Exhibitions Grosseto Sacred Art Museum Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Permanent exhibition at Museo Archeologico e d'Arte della Maremma, 3 Via Fratelli Cairoli, 58100, Grosseto, (GR). From 1st November to 30 April open Tuesday to Saturday: 9.30-13.00 and 16.00-19.00; Sundays and Public Holidays: 10.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. From 2nd May to 30th October open Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00-13.00 and 17.00-20.00. Closed: Mondays, Christmas, New Year's day, May 1. Tickets: Adult: € 5.00; University students, under 18s, over 65s, armed forces members, groups (20 people or more), disabled person, Voglio-vivere-così Card: €2.50; Under 6s, school groups, school group leaders, tourist guides, ICOM members, members of the clergy: free admission. Christmas & New Year Ice Skating Rink From: Friday 11 December 2009 To: Saturday 9 January 2010 Annual set-up of the skating rink in Piazza Indipendenza, Arcidosso (GR). Open 09:30 to 12:20 and 14:30 to 23:30. A host of events are planned during the time the rink is in place including music and fun for all the family. For further information contact the Cooperativa Heimat on 0564 968 010 or APT Amiata on 0577 775 811. Livorno Province LI: What's On Christmas & New Year Ice Skating From: Tuesday 8 December 2009 To: Thursday 4 March 2010 Winter skating rink open in Piazza della Repubblica, Livorno. Skating Session times are: Morning 9:00-10:00; 10:00-11:00 and 11,30-12,30; Afternoon 14:00-15:00; 15:30-16:30; 17:00-18:00 and 18:30-19:30; Evening - 21:00-22:00; 22:30-23:30; Friday and Saturday also - 24:00-01:00. Cost €6 for one hour including skate hire, €4 for those who bring their own skates. The rink will be open until 03:00 on the night of New Year's Eve. Lucca Province LU: What's On Art & Exhibitions Bruno Cordati Every day Permanent exhibition of the work of artist Bruno Cordati at the Casa Cordati, Via di Mezzo 17, Barga. E Lucean le Stelle From: Sunday 19 July 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 Comics by the world's greatest designers pay homage to science and it's major figures, from Galileo to Newton, from Darwin to Einstein. Entrance costs €4 full and €3 reduced. Open 10:00 to 19:00 at Italian Comics Museum, 4 Piazza San Romano, Lucca (LU). For further information tel: 0583 56326 or see website. Christmas & New Year Ice Skating Rink From: Sunday 6 December 2009 To: Friday 15 January 2010 In Piazza Napoleone, Lucca (LU). Large 20m by 30m. Skate hire and entry €6 for one hour. €1 entry with own skates. Open daily from 09:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 23:30. Open til 01:00 on weekends. New Year celebration on ice for those who book in advance. Music: Classical & Opera Puccini e la sua Lucca Every day Every evening at 19:00 musicians, singers and programmes that change every night but always focus on the vast repertoire of the most famous and genial Lucchese of all times. At San Giovanni Church, Piazza San Giovanni, Lucca (LU). For booking tel: 0583 855 131. Pisa Province PI: What's On Art & Exhibitions Archeological Ships in Pisa Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday 3 February 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 Discovered in December 1998, the boat ruins are now on public display - one of its kind in Europe. Open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:30 to 15:30. The rest of the week open on booking. At Via Bianchi Bandinelli (previously Va A. Pisano, 56100, Pisa (PI). For further information contact: Tel 055 321 8017 or 050 830 490. Chagall and the Mediterranean Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 9 October 2009 To: Sunday 17 January 2010 On show in the Blu Palazzo d'Arte e Cultura, 29 Via Pietro Toselli, 56100, Pisa (PI) until mid January 2010. 150 operas on loan from important French Public offices and private collections. The exhibition is curated by Claudia Zevi and Meret Meyer. Open: 10:00-19:00. Price: Full €8; Reduced €6.50; Groups €6; students €3. Chagall e il Mediterraneo Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 10 October 2009 To: Sunday 17 January 2010 Marc Chagall (July 7, 1887 - March 28, 1985) was a russian-French artist associated with several key art movements. His works include paintings, drawings, illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramics and tapestries. He was a pioneer of modernism. The Chagall exhibition is located at BLU: Palazzo d'arte e Cultura, Lungarno Gambacorti, 9, 56125 Pisa. The exhibition is open Tuesday thru Sunday 10:00 - 19:00, Closed Monday. Ticket prices €8,00 full price, €6,50 reduced price. For more information Tel: +39.050.500197 China From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Saturday 9 January 2010 Exhibition of personal photographs by Luca Lupi on display at Centro per l’Arte Otello Cirri, 6 Via della Stazione Vecchia, 56025 Pontedera (PI). Tel: 0587 57282. Entrance is free. Otello Cirri Art Centre From: Friday 18 December 2009 To: Tuesday 18 December 2012 Visiting art exhibits at 6 Via della Stazione Vecchia, Pontedera, (PI) Open Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00 and Sunday from 16:00 to 19:00. Closed during the month of August. For further information tel. 0587 57282 or email: silvia.guidi@comune.pontedera.pi.it /m.bruni@comune.pontedera.pi.it Children's Events Junior Leopolda Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Fun for kids in Leopolda station centre. Laboratories, games, fun activities, books and comics lbrary. For 1-4 year olds from 10:00 to 13:00 and older kids 4-12 from 15:30 to 19:00. Children under 6 should be accompanied by an adult. At Stazione Leopolda, Piazza Guerrazzi, 56125 Pisa (PI). For further information tel: 050 21531or email: info(at)leopolda.it Piccolo Mondo Every day Free entry and parking at the children's fun park in Via Sant'Agostino, 50, 56121 Pisa (PI). Payment for rides. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 to 16:00 from October to February; every afternoon in March and April and every day from May to September from 10:00 til late. See website for contact details and more information. Christmas & New Year Ice Skating Rink From: Saturday 5 December 2009 To: Monday 11 January 2010 Indoor ice-skating rink at the Children's Play park La Cittadella, Pisa (PI). Open daily from 09:00 to 0:00 and til 01:00 at the weekends. Entry costs €6 with skate hire and €4 without skate hire. Outfoor Ice Rink From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Sunday 31 January 2010 Outdoor ice skating rink in Piazza Carlo Alberto dalla Chiesa (near the train station), Pontedera (PI). Open daily from 09:00 to 13:00; 14:00 to 19:00 and 21:00 to 23:00. Skate hire available. For more info tel: 0587-53354 or email: ufficioturistico@comune.pontedera.pi.it Pistoia Province PT: What's On Art & Exhibitions Montecatini Terme: Macchiaioli Exhibition From: Thursday 16 July 2009 To: Monday 18 January 2010 Il Nuovo Dopo la Macchia: Origini e Affermazioni del Naturalismo Toscano Exhibition includes over 100 paintings created by 27 diverse artists such as Filadelfo Simi, Giovanni Fattori and others from the Macchiaioli movement, also known as French Impressionism. The exhibition is held at the Terme Tamerici in Montecatini Terme. 10:00- 20:00 everyday, closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. Tickets are 10 euro. Prato Province PO: What's On Art & Exhibitions Contemporary Art Centre Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Year-round selection of exhibits at the Centro per l'Atre Contemporanea Luigi Pecci. Full details of current exhibits on website. Entrance is €5 full, €4 reduced. At 277 Viale della Repubblica, 59100, Prato (PO). Open Monday 10 a.m. to 14:00; Wednesday 10:00 to 18:00; Thursday 10:00 to 18:00, Friday 10:00 to 14:00. Closed from 22 december 2007 to 6 january 2008. For further information tel: 0574 531 842. Textile Museum Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Permanent exhibition at the Prato Textile Museum representing a centre of promotion of the textile production of the Prato district, which comprises 8000 companies employing 40,000 people. Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 to 18:00. Saturdays: 10:00 to 14:00 and Sundays: 16:00 to 19:00. Entrance is free. Last entrance: 40 minutes before closure time. At 24 Via Santa Chiara, 59100, Prato (PO). For further information and booking tel: 0574 611 503. Museum of the Catherdral Works of Art Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Display of the works of art housed in the city's cathedral over the decades. Open Monday to Saturday 09:30-12:30 and 15:00-18:30; Sunday and Bank Holidays 09:30-12:30. Tickets: Full: €5 Reduced: €3. Entrance is free for residents of Prato, children under 3 and tour group guide. At Pizza dell Duomo, Prato (PO). For further information and booking tel: 0574 29339. Contemporary Art Centre Luigi Pecci Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Range of exhibitions year round. Open daily from 10:00 to 19:00. Entrance costs €5 full price and €4 reduced. For further information see website or call: 0574 5317. At 277 Viale Della Repubblica, 59100 Prato (PO). Natural Science Museum Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Open 09:30-12:30 and 15:00-19:00 between November and May. 09:30-12:30 and 16:00-19:00 from June to October. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Entrance costs €3 on weekdays and €4 on weekends. At 74 Via di Galceti, 59100, Prato (PO). For further information and booking contact: 0574 460 503 or Email: info@csn.prato.it The Style of the Tzar: Exhibition From: Saturday 19 September 2009 To: Sunday 10 January 2010 The Style of the Tsar exhibition includes approximately 150 works of art from some of the most important Russian and Italian museums. The exhibit illustrates how cultural, trade and diplomatic relationships developed between the Grand Duchy of Moscow and Italy, with a focus on the trading on Italian textiles. The exhibit is on display at the Museo del Tessuto (Textile Museum), Via Santa Chiara, 24, Prato. Everyday from 10:00 until 19:00 (ticket office closes at 18:00, the museum is closed December 25 and January 1). Ticket prices vary from €7 - 9. Tel: 800 714049 (Italy Only). Email: info@museodeltessuto.it The Tsar's style From: Sunday 1 November 2009 To: Sunday 10 January 2010 Temporary exhibition at Prato's textile museum. At: Museo del Tessuto, 24 Via Santa Chiara, Prato (PO). Opening hours:Daily from 10:00 to 19:00. Ticket office closes at 18:00. Tickets cost €9 full; €7 reduced; Groups of 15-30 people €7; School goers €4. For booking and guided tours, call the museum. Call center 800 714049 Email: info@museodeltessuto.it After Utopia Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 24 October 2009 To: Sunday 14 February 2010 After Utopia exhibition: A view on Brazilian contemporary art, at the Centro per l'Arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci in Prato. Viale della Repubblica, 277 - 59100 Prato. The exhibition is open everyday 10:00 - 19:00, closed Tuesdays. The cost is 5 euro. For more information Tel: 0574 5317 Email: info@centropecci.it Lena Liv Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 25 September 2009 To: Sunday 10 January 2010 Photographic images exhibition at the Centro per l'Arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci Viale della Repubblica, 277 - 59100 Prato. Entrance is 5 euro. Open everyday 10:00 - 19:00, closed Tuesdays, Dec. 24, 25, 31 and January 6th. For more information Tel: 0574 5317 Email: info@centropecci.it Piergiorgio Branzi Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 10 October 2009 To: Sunday 10 January 2010 The Piergiorgio Branzi exhibition is at the Centro per l'Arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci, Viale della Repubblica, 277 - 59100 Prato. Entrance is free. Open everyday 10:00 - 19:00, closed Tuesdays, Dec. 24, 25, 31 and January 6th. For more information Tel: 0574 5317 Email: info@centropecci.it Siena Province SI: What's On Art & Exhibitions The Souls of Mummies Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 20 June 2009 To: Wednesday 6 January 2010 Egyptian Mummy Exhibition at the Civico Archeologico Museum of Chianciano, via Dante, Chianciano, (SI). Open from 10:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00 until November 1st. Open Saturday, Sunday and holidays during November and December with the same opening time. From December 16th 2009 until 6th January 2010 open every day except Monday. Tickets: €5 full, €4 reduced, €2.50 for groups over 20. For further information and booking contact: 0478-30471 museoetrusco@libero.it, museo@comune.chianciano-terme.si.it Federico Barocci: L'incanto del colore - una lezione per due secoli From: Sunday 11 October 2009 To: Sunday 10 January 2010 Federico Barocci (1535 - 1612) was an Italian Renaissance painter as well as a printmaker. The exhibition is taking place at the Museum Santa Maria Della Scala, Piazza Duomo, in Siena from 10:30 until 18:30 daily. Tickets price without booking €6.00, Tickets price with booking €5,50. Reduced group rates (more than 15 visitors) are €4,50 and €4,00. For all students, people over the age of 65 and disabled people reduced-rate tickets are €3,50 and €3,00. Children under the age of 11 years old are free. For more information Tel: 0577 224811 / 0577 224835 Email: infoscala@comune.siena.it Chianciano Terme: Tutte le anime della mummia. La vita oltre la morte ai tempi di Sety I Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 20 June 2009 To: Wednesday 6 January 2010 Museo Civico Archeologico in Chianciano, via Dante. Tickets €5,00 full price, €5,00 reduced. Everyday 10:00 - 13:00, 16:00 - 19:00. Closed Monday. Tel: 0578 30471 Email: museo@comune.chianciano-terme.si.it Colle Val D'Elsa: Nativity From: Sunday 6 December 2009 To: Wednesday 6 January 2010 In the small village of Colle Val D'Elsa, near Siena, there will be on display dedicated to the artist Arnolfo di Camio. Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio, 53034 Colle di Val d'Elsa. For moreinformation Tel: 39 0577 920389 Christmas & New Year Ice Skating Rink From: Monday 14 December 2009 To: Monday 18 January 2010 In Giardini della Lizza, 53100, Siena (SI). Open daily from 10:00 to 13:15 and 14:00 to 00:00. Christmas Day open from 16:00 to midnight and New Year's Eve from 16:00 until 05:00 on January 1st. Cost: €3.50 up to 11 years old, €6 for over 11 with skate hire. €2 or €3 with own skates. Events & Festivals 700 years Costituto celebrations in Siena Every Sun, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday 1 September 2009 To: Monday 31 May 2010 from September 2009 to May 2010 the entire city of Siena celebrates the 700 years from its 'Costituto'. The festival includes events taking place every weekend (Friday to Sunday). The events include entertainment, art, music, markets and food. For the complete program see the website. For further information tel: +39 0577292340 Email: urp@comune.siena.it Arezzo Province AR (website) Christmas Market From: Sunday 29 November 2009 To: Wednesday 6 January 2010 over 34 vendors will be on display in piazza San Jacopo, piazza Risorgimento, via dell'Anfiteatro in Arezzo. Daily 9:00 - 20:00. For more information Tel: 320 0326396 Email: info@mercatodinatalearezzo.org Florence City FI (website) Sant'Ambrogio Market Every day A typical Tuscan market. Sant'Ambrogio general food market in the Piazza Ghiberti every day from 07:30-14:00. Mercato delle Piante Every day Plants on sale in the Loggiati di Via Pellicceria open daily from 10:00-19:00. San Lorenzo Market Every day San Lorenzo Market in the Piazza S. Lorenzo is open everyday during business hours. Mercato delle Pulci Every day Mercato delle Pulci is a flea market in the Piazza dei Ciompi open every day during business hours and all day on the last Sunday of the month. Mercato del Porcellino Every day Mercato del Porcellino is a porcelain market of Tuscan products in the Logge Mercato nuovo open daily from 09:00-19:30. Mercato Di Piazza Dei Ciompi Every day Market held in the Piazza Dei Ciompi and is open every week during business hours. Closed in July. Livorno Province LI (website) Fish Market Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Covered fish market in the centre of the city. Wide range of fresh seafood from the daily catch available. Tel: 0586 820 204. Lucca Province LU (website) Christmas Market From: Tuesday 8 December 2009 To: Saturday 26 December 2009 The Lucca Christmas Market will be held in Piazza San Michele and Borgo Giannotti. For more information Tel: 0583/91991 Camaiore Market Every Fri Street market in town centre with over 100 stalls selling everything from clothes to household goods to fruit, veg and other foodstuffs. All morning until 13:00. Massa-Carrara Province MS (website) Villafranca in Lunigana Every Fri Local produce, household items and more on sale in the centre of Villafranca in Lunigana (MS). From 08:00 to 13:00 weekly. Pisa Province PI (website) Street Market Every day Local produce on sale weekly in Lari, Pisa (PI). Starts at 08:00 until 13:00. Pistoia Province PT (website) Lamporecchio Market Every Fri Local produce on sale weekly in the town centre. From 08:00 to 13:00. Ponte Buggianese Market Every Fri Local market from 08:00 to 13:00. Fruit, vegetables and meat for sale. Siena Province SI (website) Poggibonsi Market Every day Weekly street market in Via Redipuglia and side streets; Via Montemaggio, Via della Libertà e Piazza XVIII Luglio. Tuesday mornings from 08:00 til 13:00. Parking at the Valdelsa, Zona Borgaccio Shopping Centre. Christmas Market From: Saturday 28 November 2009 To: Wednesday 6 January 2010 The Siena Christmas Market will be in Piazza Matteotti, Piazza Gramsci, Viale XXV Aprile, daily. Montepulciano: 2nd Annual Christmas Market From: Friday 4 December 2009 To: Wednesday 6 January 2010 Piazza Grande, 7 in Montepulciano, daily 11:00 - 19:00. For more information Tel: 0578 717484 Email: info@stradavinobile.it |
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