Florence at dance step with Danzainfiera

13 Feb 2012

Danzainfiera 2012 Firenze

From 23 to 26 February 2012 for the seventh edition of Danzainfiera, the pavillons of Fortezza da Basso of Florence will be animated by a mix of genres and styles of dance.

65000 square metres of show floors among rooms, small buildings, stands, stages and theaters where visitors will be able to participate to free classes, meetings and workshops dedicated to dance, enjoy performances by great dancers and national and international companies, perform in dance competitions free-for-all, and for all who are interested there will be the opportunity to do auditions and casting.

The dance, especially in recent years, are having an indescribable success of public, and Danzainfiera represents an important showcase that combines classic and contemporary, hip hop and latin, ethnic   dance and waltz, country and musicals, modern and tango, burlesque and pilates that will attend big name of dance and many passionate.

Many novelties in this edition: The Vintage Show, a show dedicated to swing dance, the Halli Balli, that will bring us back to the most popular dances, from the Hully Gully, Macarena to the recent Danza Kuduru, and the Grand Ballo dell’800, that will bring us directly to the atmosphere of the Gattopardo and Via col vento.

There will be also an area dedicated to the Wellness, with lessons in pilates, Fletcher pilates, tai, yoga and a variety of other disciplines useful in preparation for the dance.

Danzainfiera give you also the possibility to perform on stage presenting own choreography, individual or in group, to the tune of songs of the girls of Amici, a program on Canale 5 made famous by Maria De Filippi.

All information about this initiative and about the event can be find on site of Danzainfiera.

For anyone who want to participate to this edition of Danzainfiera, the Grand Hotel Adriatico of Florence give you the opportunity to book a room at special price.

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At Florence to celebrate a sweetness Valentine’s day

08 Feb 2012

San Valentino e Fiera del cioccolato 2012 a Firenze

Next week Florence will be rich of greedy appointments.

In fact the city will be scene of celebrations on the occasion of Valentine’s day with its breathtaking views, such as Piazzale Michelangelo, its streets rich of important monuments and many exclusive clubs that will be the setting of one of the most romantic day of the year.

To feed the romanticism there will be also the Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale (the Artisan Chocolate Fair), from 10th to 19th February 2012 in Piazza della Repubblica, and where the greatest maîtres chocolatiers will delight the palates of visitors with their chocolate creations.

The Best Western Hotel Rivoli celebrates this two events, and beyond to give you the opportunity to book a room at a special price – from 11th to 19 th February 2012 – will offer a delicious tribute to all those who are fans on his Facebook page and will reserve a room.

If you want to give your lover an unforgettable experience among the beauties of Florence and the sweetness of chocolate, the Hotel Rivoli will be happy to coddle you with its proposals for Valentine’s day.

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Valentine’s day in the romantic Florence

06 Feb 2012

San Valentino 2012 a Firenze

It is coming up Valentine’s day and many people will be wondering how to spend the evening with your lover. Valentine’s day is an occasion to celebrate and celebrate ourselves, for renew own love in a romantic setting.

Florence is the most romantic city, perfect place as a background of your evening.

For this occasion, the Best Western Hotel Rivoli of Florence has thought a special offer dedicated to all lovers that want to celebrate in Florence.

From 11th to 19th February 2012 you can reserve a double room for 2 persons from 80.00 euro per night and you will also have the opportunity to book one of the services  make available by the Hotel Rivoli, like the carriage ride along the streets of historical center of Florence, or drink an happy hour served on the heated poolside Jacuzzi of the hotel.

Florence offers many special ways to celebrate your Valentine’s day and the Hotel Rivoli Is happy to fulfill your needs and give you an unforgettable sojourn.

Furthermore, if you are fans on Facebook will be waiting a tasty surprise at your arrive.

To get all the information about the services dedicated and to book a room visit the site of Hotel Rivoli.

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A delicious appointment in Florence with the Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale

03 Feb 2012

Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale Firenze

Open in a new location the eight edition of the Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale (Artisan Chocolate Fair). From 10th to 19th February 2012, in Piazza della Repubblica in Florence is covered with many confectionary creations oh the best Italian and foreign master chocolates.

The setting of Piazza della Repubblica, in the heart of the historic center, was chosen to give more appeal to the event, which this year is betting everyting on high quality, with a reduction of the exhibition spaces, passing from 80 of the last year to 40 of this year, but a growth of excellence represented by the best master chocolates.

An opportunity for all chocolate lovers, and not only, but also a fun and delicious way to spend the Carnival with children, in the weekends of 11th-12th and 18th-19th February, that will certainly appreciate the initiative.

Many events will be linked to the Artisan Chocolate Fair: from culinary events, to taste the chocolate in all its forms (chocolate and spices; cocoa in the kitchen from sweet to salty; cold chocolate; the strange pairs, demonstrations of unusual couples), to cultural events, to know the history of this wonderful plant “When cocoa became chocolate”, a cartoon for children, and then an exhibition at the Gucci’s museum, called “Chocolate is fashionable”.

Lots of fantasy and fun in the creations of master chocolates, who will put in a good mood all the participants. Otherwise, all we know the benefit effects of chocolate!

The stands of the Artisan Chocolate Fair will be open from 10:00 to 20:00, where you can enjoy lots of excellent free chocolate.

For more information about the event please visit the official website of the Artisan Chocolate Fair.

For all who not live in Florence but do not want to miss this delicious initiative, remember that you can book with Ars Hotels, in the centre of Florence.

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Les Italiens in corcert at Odeon in Florence in favor of Tanzania


Concerto di beneficenza all'Odeon di FirenzeItaly is handling a crisis, bus this has not stopped the great solidarity towards the poorest countries.

The Odeon cinema in collaborazione with the Jazz Band Les Italiens has decide to organize a charity performance for the people of Tanzania, thursday 7th February 2012 at the Odeon of Florence, offering the proceeds to the Jade Goodall Italy organization.

The Jade Goodall Institute for Men, Animals and Enviromentis is a non-profit organization that operates in 26 countries in the world, including Tanzania, where he built a house village for children in Kigoma, that lodges orphans and street children.
The goals of the Jade Goodall Italy are to reduce deprivation in one of the poorest country of the world and improve the living conditions of children orphaned also by AIDS that kills over 100.000 people in Tanzania every year.
Les Italiens, jazz band founded in 1998 by Alessandro di Puccio and constituted by international musicians, and the Odeon cinema have joined in this project, organizing a charity event with a concert of meditteranean swing.
This event will be the fist of many events dedicated to the solidarity in the International Year of Cooperatives organized by the United Nations and the whole proceeds of the ticket will be gave to charity.
Ars Hotels chain joins to charity and invites you to attend to the concert and to contribute to help people less fortunate.
For more information visit the site of Odeon cinema.
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Special Valentine’s Day 2012 at Ristorante da Pode in San Gimignano

24 Jan 2012

San Gimignano - Photo on Flickr by b00nj

Valentine’s day represents a moment of intimacy for lovers, who prefer to spend the evening tête-à-tête  away from everything and everyone. And what better setting than Siena’s hills?

The Ristorante da Pode, in the countryside of San Gimignano, offers you his professionalism and kindness to spend an unforgettable evening.

Situated in a delightful position just 2 km from the towers of the historical town of San Gimignano, in a environment totally renovated, but with a rural soul remained unchanged in the time, this restaurant is the perfect place to spend your special evening.

Based on its experience the Ristorante da Pode offers his Valentine’s menù, under the romantic light of a candle:

APPETIZER:

Lard of Colonnata on a salad of artichokes and balsamic vinegar

STARTER:

Fusilli with spinach

Wheels with artichokes and sausage

MAIN COURSE:

Fillet in pastry with flan of cardoon

DESSERT:

Creamy pudding with coffee and hot chocolate

Coffee

Drinks not included

Price for person Euro 35,00

For all who want, there is the possibility to pass the night in San Gimignano, booking a room in the Hotel Sovestro, near our restaurant.

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Elio e le Storie Tese arrive at the Teatro Verdi in Florence with their new tour

23 Jan 2012

Concerto Elio e le Storie Tese Teatro Verdi Firenze

With the new year starts the theater tour of Elio e le Storie Tese that will be at Teatro Verdi in Florence the 2th February 2012.

Enlarge you penis, this is the name of the tour that already promises to be full of surprise and special effects. The set list of the concert is strictly top-secret right to leave that air of mistery and unpredictability that has always characterized the band of Elio e le Storie Tese.

Born in Milano in the 80’s, Elio e le Storie Tese are made known to the general public especially in the 90’s with the participation at Sanremo, where came second with the song “La terra dei cachi” (Land of persimmons), that was much different from the classic themes of Sanremo, talking about problems with mafia, corruption and health in Italy.

Sanremo’s event was just one of many episodes of sarcasm and irreverence that characterized the group of Elio. Since the debut the Elii distinguish themselves for their humor and their sharp humor.

From their lyrics, the remake of lyrics of other artists, their television collaboration, like the one with the Gialappa’s Band at “Mai dire gol” (Never say goal), everything  is focused on their natural eclecticism and their desire to be a mould-breaker.

A group, Elio e le Storie Tese that may be controversial for the topics treated, but certainly communicative impact. This concert can be an unusual and original way to spend an evening, with Elio and his companions, and if you are not of Florence, but do not want to miss this event take the opportunity to spend a long weekend in the city and book a room in one of the hotels of Ars Hotel’s chain.

For more information about the concert and the ticket sales visit the site of the Teatro Verdi.

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Costanza Mansueti’s art exhibition at the Present Art Space

10 Jan 2012

Salotto verde Palazzo Orsetti LuccaIn Florence reopen the doors of an old renaissance workshop, where the rich Florentine families used to buy silks and  textiles, to make room for art and contemporary culture.

It is inaugurate “Present Art Space”, a space that wants to be a meeting point between art, languages and poetry of our time.

Friday 20th Genuary 2012 at 18.30 the Present Art Space will host Costanza Mansueti, a freelance photographer, who will present “Forografie di interni lucchesi” (Photographs of interiors of Lucca), an art exhibition dedicated to the works estract from editions of Maria Pacini Fazzi Editor.

Will take part to the art exhibition Ms Claudia Nardini, author of  the book “Il Palazzo Santini, arte nel tempo a Lucca”.

The exhibition will be held at Present Art Space at de ‘Serragli 56 (FI), tel. 055 26455767.

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In Florence starts the countdown for winter sales

02 Jan 2012

Saldi invernali 2012 a Firenze

The Epiphany closes officially the Christmas time, but we still have something to celebrate: the 5th January 2012  in Florence will begin the winter sales.

The Epiphany’s holiday usually attracts tourist from all over the world so the shopkeepers decide to advance the date of sale that will go on for 60 days.

Many citizens wait for the sales to make their purchases and in Florence you can enjoy yourselves among the most famous shopping streets like via dei Tornabuoni and via della Vigna Nuova, where are the most famous brands.

Walking through the streets you will also find many shops characteristics of Florence, artisans who work leather, wood and glass, antique shops and street markets.

So, there is something to suit every pockets and every budgets. For all the lovers of shopping who want to satisfy a whim.

If you want to make your purchases in an original way and combine the pleasure of walking among art and culture that is the setting of this beautiful renaissance city come to Florence and book a room in a hotel of Ars Hotels chain.

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In Florence the new edition of Pitti Immagine

27 Dec 2011

Pitti immagine 2012 FirenzeIn January Pitti Immagine comes back in Florence. One of the most famous international  fashion events in the world that takes place every six months and with Pitti Uomo opens the season of fashion weeks  in Europe and in the other countries.

Pitti Immagine is a showcase to promote the industry and the fashion design, propose new collections of clothing and accessories, launch new projects, and recently to support the business of food and perfumes.

Pitti Uomo, in particular, is the largest international platform for collections of men’s clothing and accessories with an area of 59,000 square meters and 950 brands / companies from around the world planned for this year.

Pitti Immagine has always been a symbol of innovation, anticipates the trends and market consumption, puts in touch worlds and people seemingly different  such as fashion, culture, art, architecture, economics and business.

The event will be divided into:
  • Pitti Immagine Uomo and Pitti W-Woman, which is held from 10th to 13th January 2012
  • Pitti Immagine Bimbo from 19th to 21th January 2012
  • Pitti Immagine Filati from 25th to 27th January 2012

This is an event aimed at buyers from around the world, specialized buyers, salesperson and suppliers that can buy tickets online or directly at the event paying 25 euros. For more information, visit the site of Pitti Immagine.

On this occasion the whole city of Florence will host various events that revolve around Pitti Immagine, like vernissage, gala, fashion shows of  the most important fashion designers, presentations, social events and exclusive parties.

So if you do not want to miss this important initiative and you want to enjoy the luxury in all its nuances come to Florence and book your room in one of the best hotels of Ars Hotels chain, in the heart of the city.

Look also the special offer of Hotel Rivoli dedicated to Pitti immagine.

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