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FIRENZEmarch 2013 eventi.comune.fi.it
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Welcome to Florence, welcome home. I wish you a pleasant stay in
the city of the lily which belongs to all of us, because it is
world’s heritage. Love it and live it. Our aim is to find new
spaces for beauty and to make Florence a more vital and lively
city. Everyday in Florence’s squares, theatres and museums many
events are taking place to be shared among those who were born in
Florence and those who are Florentine only for few days.I hope that
you can enjoy all this and that you wish to come back here.You will
always be welcome. If you want me to know what your impressions
are, please write to [email protected]
Matteo Renzi, mayor of Florence
Fortezza da BassoBicifi - Florence Bike Festival ExpoCompanies,
products and new technologies, fashion trends and design, together
with the opportunity to try bikes and accesso-ries on extraordinary
fascinating trails. Info: www.bicifi.it
MARCH1-3
Marathon Cycle Race FirenzeInitiative of approaching to the UCI
Road World Champion-ships: Km 130 cycle trail and Km 80
medium-distance trail.Start in Viale Milton at 10 a.m. Organized by
ASD Veloce Club Firenze. Info: www.bicifi.it
MARCH2
MARCH
2/10/24
Museo Stefano BardiniBardini’s sell out!Meeting games to
introduce adults and children to the Museum artworks and to know
the antiquarian Stefano Bardini’s activity. Info:
www.museicivicifiorentini.it/bardini
Oblate LibraryWhen silence becomes word… a week dedicated to
womenOn March 2 “From whisper to shout: professional women”; on
March 4 opening of the exhibition “Presences” (until March 16); on
March 5 presentation of the book by Simona Sparaco “Nobody knows
about us”, with the presence of the writer. On March 7 Gianpaolo
Simi presents his book “The night at my back” and at 9 p.m.
Science-Café with “Nobel? It’s not a prize for women”. Info:
www.biblioteche.comune.fi.it.
MARCH
2-8
MARCH2-23
Conservatorio CherubiniThe appointments at Villa Favard, Villa
Bardini and Villa la Pietra are continuing. On Friday March 22 at
San Zanobi and SS. Fiorentini Church (at 9 p.m.) and on Saturday 23
in San Lorenzo Cathedral (9 p.m.), Easter Concert W.A. Mozart
Requiem Mass. Free entrance.Info: www.conservatorio.firenze.it
MARCH2-25
Amici della Musica FirenzeChopin proposed by Jin Ju together
with the “Virtuosi Italiani”, then the single concert in Italy by
the trio Blacher-Hagen-Gerstein which will perform “The Duets and
Trios By Beethoven” and Murray Perahia will play Beethoven, Chopin
and Schubert. A tribute to baroque music with the Europa Galante
Orchestra, while Angela Hewitt will perform Bach and Beethoven.
Info: www.amicimusica.fi.it
MARCH5-27
Teatro Verdi - Orchestra della ToscanaBeethoven and Mozart with
ORT, Lucerna’s Symphonic, Jasmina Reza’s theater, Operetta, Cinema,
The Full Monty theatrical version and the fascinating music by
Renzo Arbore & L’Orchestra Italiana, Cristiano De André.
MARCH7-10
ARTOUR-O THE MUST As an acronym of Temporary Museum, it comes
back to Florence with exhibitions, meetings, focuses, in a
performan-ce of cross-contemporary art which combines in a single
format institutions and private citizens.Info:
www.artour-o.com/artour-o
Platform 16: Anniversary of the deportation of the anti-fascists
from the Province of Florencein extermination camps In Santa Maria
Novella Square at 10 a.m. remembrance promoted by the Ex-Deportees
National Association; at 11.30 a.m. at Platform 16 of SMN Railway
Station, laying of a wreath of laurel.MARCH
8Women’s DayA special day in the Florentine Civic Museums. Free
entrance for all women in all the Municipal Museums (except for the
Fondazione Salvatore Romano, which is closed on Fridays).Info and
timetable www.museicivicifiorentini.it; reservations required for
Brancacci Chapel and Arnolfo’s Tower at
[email protected] For the activities organized by the
Equal Opportunities Department together with the Associa-tions:
portalegiovani.comune.fi.it Equal Opportunities section.
MARCH8
MARCH
from
8CRF Corporation, Exhibition AreaPorcelains and Flowered Hats
from Florence in the world Richard Ginori’s Art Nouveau in
Florentine private collections “Chapeaux de Paille
d’Italie”Exhibition, by Pierluigi Ciantelli and Roberto Lunardi,
promoted, organized and realized by Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze
Corporation and OmA Association Observatory of Art Crafts. Free
entrance. Info: tel. 055 5384001
MARCH10
The Florentine’s Sunday Extraordinary opening of Palazzo Vecchio
Musem until midnight and free entrance in all the Civic Museums in
Florence for those born and/or resident in Florence and province.
Free of charge activities for adults and families. Info and
reservations at www.palazzovecchio-museoragazzi.it
MUSEUMS
foto Fabrizio Ferri
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MARCH10
Lungoungiorno + Florence Small Traditional MarketAt the Old
Little Convent at 20/1 Giano Della Bella Street (500 m from Tasso
Square) the handicraft tradition is enriched with natural and
organic products. Info: www.fondazioneartigianato.it
MARCH17
St Joseph’sand Wood Workers’ Little Traditional MarketSant
Spirito Square from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MARCH21
One month poetry at BiblioteCaNova“Together spinning words”
during the Poetry’s Day: at 5 p.m. meeting for children and parents
reading and listening in a cosy and interactive space. Reservations
from March 14, tel 055 710834 Activities’ schedule on:
bibliotecanovaisolotto.comune.fi.it
MARCH16
XVIII Day of Remembrance and Commitment in Memoryof the mafia’s
victimsIn Florence the Day of remembrance and commitment in memory
of the innocent victims of the mafia promoted by Libera and Avviso
Pubblico. Parade from Fortezza da Basso to Artemio Franchi Stadium,
reading of the names of the Mafia’s innocent victims and afterwards
Fiorella Mannoia’s performance. Info and program on
www.libera.it
Until march 3THE GOVERNESS (LA GOVERNANTE) by Vitaliano
Brancati, with Pippo Pattavina,Giovanna Di Rauso, directed by
Maurizio Scaparromarch 5/10 THE TWO OF US by Michael Frayn, with
Emilio Solfrizzi, Lunetta Savino, directed by Leo Muscatomarch
19/24 THE EVENING IN COLONUS (LA SERATA A COLONO) by Elsa Morante,
with Carlo Cecchi, Angelica Ippolito, Antonia Truppo, directed by
Mario Martone
The Museum’s activities: A PERFORMANCE VISIT10, 16 and 24 march
performance-visits and historical itineraries inside and out the
Teatro della Pergola. Info: 055 0763333 -
[email protected]
March 7 / 8 At the Municipal Theatre, the baton of young but
already well-known Andrea Battistoni conducts pieces by Schubert
and Schumann with the Maggio Orchestra and Choir. On march 14 and
15 it’s the time of the conductor Nikolaj Znaider and of the
pianist Saleem Abboud Ashkar, who will perform pieces of Brahms.
Finally the traditional Easter Concerts by the Maggio’s Choir,
conducted by Lorenzo Fratini into Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio
Church. Info: 055 2779350 - www.maggiofiorentino.com
TEATRO DEL MAGGIO MUSICALE FIORENTINOStagione 2013
TEATRO DELLA PERGOLA
march 7/8 - Cestello TheatreMaria Barbella “FROM DEATH ROW TO
LIFE” (Dal braccio della morte alla vita)Play by Davide Di Prima,
Francesco Evangelista, Adriano Nubile; based on the novel “The
Trials of Maria Barbella” (La signora di Sing Sing) written by
Idanna Pucci. In co-promotion with the Municipality of Florence.
Info: www.teatrocestello.it
The schedule of the shows in the Florentine theatres is
available on: www.firenzedeiteatri.it
FIRENZE DEI TEATRI
Florence 2013: from Gino Bartali to Marathon Cycle Race. A
journey with the great Florentine cyclist Alfredo Martini. Three
meetings and an exhibition on Gino Bartali at BiblioteCaNova. Info:
bibliotecanovaisolotto.comune.fi.itMARCH
13/20/27
MARCH
15-24
Korea film festBack again at Cinema Odeon the Festival of Korean
Cinema. Info: www.koreafilmfest.com
MARCH
16-24
Fortezza da BassoFurniture FairProposals for furnishing and
solutions for living.Info: www.salonedelmobile.com
Oblate LibraryLetters from the New World. History, geography,
science in Amerigo Vespucci’s discoveriesEducational path with
readings and theatrical activities for children from 6 to11 years
old. 20 attendees max.Info and reservations: tel. 055 2616512(mon /
fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. / sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
MARCH
16 & 23
Palazzo Strozzi/Musée du Louvre The Spring of
Renaissance.Sculpture and Arts in Florence 1400 - 1460An exhibition
to show “the miracle” of Renaissance in Florence, especially
through sculpture masterpieces: the art that first interprets
itself. Organized by Palazzo Strozzi Corporation and Musée du
Louvre, Beatrice Paolozzi Strozzi and Marc Bormand. Info:
www.palazzostrozzi.org
MARCH
from
23
Santa Croce Cathedral - h. 9 p.m.The art of fugue. Johann
Sebastian Bach’s EasterArs Moriendi, new version by Mario Ru�ni for
14 strings orchestra and mixed choir, with the Corale BWV
668a.Event organized by the Archdiocese of Florence, free entrance
subjecto to availability.On March 25 replica of the performance for
the inmates of the prison of Sollicciano.
MARCH24
MARCH25
Florentine New Year’s DayHistorical Procession from the Palagio
to Santissima Annunziata Cathedral to celebrate the date which from
the Middle Ages to 1750 marked the beginning of the Florence’s
civil calendar. Opening until midnight of the Palazzo Vecchio’s
Museum on the occasion of the Florentine New Year’s Day.
Exquisite discovery: the Tuscan’s Grand Duchy and the Chocolate
RoadSpecial activity for adults and families with children from 7
years old organized by the Museo dei Ragazzi in Palazzo
Vecchio.Info and reservations:
www.palazzovecchio-museoragazzi.it
MARCH28
APRIL1
Cinema Odeon - h 8.30 p.m.World Preview Da Vinci’s DemonsThe
author David S. Goyer an the cast present the TV series,
exclusively on FOX (111 Sky Channel) which will explore the darkest
years of the greatest visionary genius of all times: Leonardo Da
Vinci. The projection will be preceded by a musical performance by
Bear McCreary, composer of the soundtrack. Free admission subject
to availability.
APRIL2
Palagio di Parte Guelfa - h. 12 a.m.The Thirties, when Montale
used to read SimenonAt Palagio di Parte Guelfa bibliographical
rarities exhibition.
MARCH
until
28
Explosion of the cartThe “Brindellone” leaves at 8 a.m. from via
Il Prato to reach Duomo Square, where at 10 a.m. will be held the
draw for the combination of the Historical Soccer matches. At 11
a.m. the explosion of the cart. The ceremony starts at night on
March 30, when at 11.30 p.m. on the Duomo’s Churchyard will be lit
the Easter’s fire. On Easter Day, opening until midnight of the
Palazzo Vecchio’s Museum.
MARCH
30 & 31
