“Fortress of Summer 2011” in Florence
From July 21 to August 15, 2011 in Florence back the event “Fortress of Summer” : concerts, exhibitions, cinema, books, games and sports. The event has two interpretations: one is a learning and training, the other village, the Fortress becomes artificial, and like the real place becomes global, open, contaminated.
Fortress of Summer’s program in detail:
July 21-26 – Fortress Free
The Fortress hosts meetings, debates, exhibitions and performances on the theme of law. Among the guests: Don Luigi Ciotti, Nando Dalla Chiesa, Ettore Scola, Pier Camillo Davigo, GC Caselli, Ugo Biggeri. The music: Nicholas Wong, Modena City Ramblers, Lucariello, Alfonso De Pietro, A67 and part of the Clouds. Theater, film exhibitions and a sleepless night of reportage dedicated to Roberto Morrione (by the editorial news of RAI).
Piazza Puccini (Hall Gravels)
In collaboration with the Teatro Puccini in Florence twenty evenings with the brand that distinguishes the quality of the programming of the Florentine theater, but also the fighting spirit of those who defend the right to culture and entertainment. Among the performances scheduled Hendel Paul 6 / 08, Paolo Migone 29/08, 11/08 Ruffini, Dario Vergassola 30/07, Banda Osiris 4 / 08 and then a lot of space to emerging actors and groups including some of the previews of next season Puccini.
The Fortress of knowledge (Lorraine Apartment)
Language courses, cooking, music, computer, dance. Photo labs and will also write, design and painting, martial arts and dance, a specific area for the food show and cooking classes (including Eastern Europe).
The library
Over 50,000 volumes in 1,500 square meters of exhibition in the Pavilion Spadolini, but also lectures and meetings. In close to a large space devoted to photographic exhibitions.
Cinema
In the unusual location of the ramparts of Fortress summer movie programming in collaboration with the Tuscany Regional Media. Includes a section dedicated to the documentary and reportage.
The global village
The Mediterranean, South America, Asia. Six international restaurants and as many spaces for the administration of food and beverage, two areas of entertainment, an area destined to products of the international expo. Music and meetings, shows and debates, exhibitions and products from worlds far and near.
The playground
A children’s area and much more. Mixestreme, Jumping, 6D cinema.
Food and beverage
Besides the international area are provided a total of about thirty places in the restaurant.
Shows – Piazza Puccini:
July 29
Paolo Migone – Paolo Migone Show
July 30
Dario Vergassola – Manovale Gentleman
August 4
Banda Osiris – Out Of Time
August 6
Paolo Hendel – The Time of Green Plums
August 11
Paolo Ruffini – I Double De Show
August 13
Sabina Guzzanti – Recital
For information visit the official website of the Fortress of Summer 2011 and take advantage of this event that will animate the whole Florentine summer to visit the city: you can stay in one of the charming Ars Hotels located in central Florence.
