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Chagall’s Spiritual Universe: Exhibition in Lucca

January 7, 2012toJune 10, 2012

chagall1.jpgAfter the huge success both nationally and internationally, has been extended to June the 10th the exhibition Chagall’s Spiritual Universe. In the picturesque setting of the Romanesque Church of St. Christopher in Lucca, are exposed twenty precious oils and mixed media on canvas by Russian master ranging from 1959 to 1982. These extraordinary small paintings explore the inner world of the artist.

Where: Lucca
When: 7 January to 10 June 2012
Hours: 10,00 - 19,30
Info: artscristoforolucca.com, +390583957660

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American in Florence: exhibition in Palazzo Strozzi

March 3, 2012toJuly 15, 2012

americani-firenze1.jpgIn the fifth centenary of the death of Amerigo Vespucci, Florence celebrates the relationship with the Old Continent, through an exhibit of American painters who have stayed in Florence and who have shown themselves able to influence the next generations. The meeting with the Italian culture and the cosmopolitan American ruthlessness spawned a very fertile period from the creative point of view.

Where: Palazzo Strozzi, Florence
When: 3 March al 15 July 2012
Hours: 10,00 - 18,00
Info: palazzostrozzi.org, 055 2776461

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Japan charming land: exhibition in Florence

April 3, 2012toJuly 1, 2012

giappone1.jpgFrom April the 3rd to July 1st, Japan with its culture and its traditions will be hosted in the most representative halls of the Palazzo Pitti, in Florence. Three exhibitions showing various moments in the history of Japan: from ancient art to the art of the twentieth century, untile the Japonism or Japonisme. The influence of this art led in clarity of style to the Italian artists.

Where: Palazzo Pitti, Firenze
When: 3 April al 1 July 2012
Hours: 9,30 - 18,30
Info: unannoadarte.it, 055.294883

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Laura Pausini in concert

July 7, 2012

laura-pausini1.jpgLaura Pausini’s performance in Lucca, on July 7th, is one of the most expected events of the Lucca Summer Festival. After two years of absence from the scene, the singer returned with the new album entitled ‘Inedito’,preceded by the single Welcome. The Inedito World Tour, departed from Milan on December 22nd, will take around the world Laura Pausini until the end of 2012.

Where: Lucca
When: 7 July 2012
Hours: 21,15
Info: dalessandroegalli.com, 058446477

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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at Lucca Summer Festival 2012

June 29, 2012

tom-petty-heartbreakers1.jpgTom Petty and The Heartbreakers will perform in Lucca, on June 29th, 2012 at the next Summer Festival. A ten year career that took them to sell tens of millions of records and to collect awards and honors. The European Tour, the first in the old continent after 20 years, is already announced as a success.

Where: Lucca
When: 29 June 2012
Hours: 21,00
Info: dalessandroegalli.com, 058446477

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Historical Football in Florence

June 24, 2012

calcio-storico1.jpgOn 24 June, the day when Florence celebrates its patron Saint Giovanni, in Piazza Santa Croce is held a football game between players in costume. It is the evocation of a historical event of 1530, which sees the challengers in the tournament representing the 4 historic districts of the city. The match will be preceded by a parade of the Historical Pageant of the Florentine Republic.

Where: Piazza Santa Croce, Firenze
When: 24 June 2012
Hours: 17,00
Info: calciostoricofiorentino.it, 0552616056

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Along the “via Francigena”

April 25, 2012

via-francigena1.jpgAn interesting initiative for the incoming Sundays of spring arrives from Agresto, association of Monteriggioni, that on April 1, 15, 25 and May 1, 13, 20 2012, organizes a walk ‘in costume’ along the Via Francigena. The abbot of the Monastery, the pilgrim on his route to Rome, and then soldiers, knights will let you experience the atmosphere of Middle Age in the beautiful scenery of Monteriggioni.

Where: Abbadia Isola’s Church, Monteriggioni
When: April 1, 15, 25 - May 1, 13, 20 2012
Opening hours: 10,00 am
Info: monteriggioniturismo.it, 0577 304834

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Bruce Springsteen in concerto

June 10, 2012

bruce-springsteen.jpgBruce Springsteen coming back is one of the most longed-for concerts for the summer 2012 in Florence, as for Radiohead and Madonna concerts, promoting his new album ‘Wrecking ball’, yet hit in all charts.

The Boss last exhibition at the Artemio Franchi stadium goes back to the 2003.

Where: Stadio Franchi, Firenze
When: 10 June 2012
Hours: from 21,00
Info: bitconcerti.it

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Madonna in concert

May 16, 2012

madonna.jpgThe Summer longed-for event in Florence is Madonna in concert at the Artemio Franchi stadium.

On June the 16th, after 25 years from her last concert in town Madonna will perform for one of only two dates in Italy in order to promote her last record ‘M.D.N.A.’.

Where: Stadio Franchi, Firenze
When: 16 June 2012
Hours: from 21,00
Info: ticketone.it

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Florence Tango Festival

April 25, 2012toMay 1, 2012

tango-festival.jpgX edition for the longed-for event for Tango dancers and lovers: Florence Tango Festival at Teatro Obihall (ex-Saschall)e del Teatro Affratellamento will be the host of exhibition of International dancers and Tango classes.

Where: Teatro Obihall (ex-Saschall)e del Teatro Affratellamento, Firenze
When: 25 Avril - 01 May 2012
Hours: from 15,00 to 23,45
Info: tangoclub.it; 055 340166 - 392 9782200

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