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By Mary Gray   A more democratic future lies ahead for what was once the walkway of the Medici Grand Dukes. In a statement released earlier this week, Uffizi director Eike Schmidt announced that he hopes to do away with privileged access to the Vasari Corridor and open it up to the general public. Connecting Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti...

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Mentre Hillary Clinton e Donald Trump si fronteggiano per la corsa alla Casa Bianca, c'è qualcuno che cerca di accorciare sempre di più le distanze tra il nostro Paese e quello a stelle e strisce. Come mai? Va detto che gli Stati Uniti rappresentano per l'Italia il primo mercato Extra-UE e il quarto per importanza dopo Francia, Germania e Regno Uni...

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In order to conserve and protect I Tatti's remarkable and unique art collection, a new fund has been created: the Art Conservation Fund in Honor of Lino Pertile and Anna Bensted.   The collection is still displayed much as it was a century ago, just as Berenson had wanted, but works need specialist care in order to ensure that they are kept...

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by John Bensalhia In some ways online retailing is a godsend. It's quick. It's easy. And in many cases, it's actually cheaper. Factor in the added bonus of not having to contend with the crowds – an obstacle that's particularly obvious at this time of year as the January Sales rush kicks in.   It's always the way: you see something you like...

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Italy has a rich history of art in many forms from architecture to painting. Eleven Western Michigan University students were given the opportunity to create their own art in Italy through the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center and the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Kalamazoo Book Arts Center director Jeff Abshear was joined by Elise Bobian, Ash...

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If you are a coffee aficionado, you've heard of La Marzocco. A hands-down favorite among baristas, these high-end espresso machines can be found in cafés and restaurants worldwide. The venerable company, founded in Florence in 1927 by Giuseppe and Bruno Bambi, still manufactures its machines in Italy but its headquarters are in Seattle, thanks to t...

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Lunedi 25 marzo il Consolato Generale degli Stati Uniti d 'America a Firenze presenta un workshop dal titolo "Women's Working Group Firenze" (gruppo di lavoro delle donne di Firenze). Il Consigliere della Niaf Anita McBride Bevacqua, dirigente presso l' merican University School of Public Affairs ed ex capo del personale della first lady Laura Bush...

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Carlo Calenda, the Italian minister for economic development, announced in Rome today that the Italian government has set aside 2 million euros ($2.7 million at current exchange) to support Firenze Hometown of Fashion, which is a series of events that will be held in Florence in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Florentine center for Itali...

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As the second program of their 2012/13 season, City Ayre: Music of City, Court, and Countryside, the Folger Consort visits Toscana's capital. Hear stirring laude performed along with cheerful dances and polyphonic works of 14th century Florence and Northern Italy in joyous celebration of the season. With vocal ensemble TRIO EOS and guest instrume...

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The Italian-made Alfa Romeo sports car is headed to Shelbyville Road. Swope Auto Group announced that it had been awarded a dealership by the automaker last month and intends to rename its Sam Swope FIAT in St. Matthews to Sam Swope Alfa Romeo FIAT to reflect the addition.   Swope, the state’s largest auto dealer, becomes the first Louisvill...

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