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Fragranze: Artistic perfumery on stage

September 13 Palazzo Corsini, via della Scala 15   Pitti Immagine presents its sixth edition of this unique tradeshow, which focuses on the most exclusive perfumes, timeless fragrances, beauty and ...

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Gian Gastone: Discovering the last Medici Granduke

Until November 2 Medici Chapels, Florence   Though history has assigned Gian Gastone the label ‘depraved leader' surrounded by inept, power-hungry advisers, this exhibit offers a different look at the last Medici ruler. For more information call 055/2654321 or visit www.polomuseale.firenze.it  

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The places of Fattori: A retrospective of drawings, photos and objects

September 17-November 15 Accademia di Belle Arti, Florence   Part of the year-long celebration of the centenary of Fattori's birth. For more information, call 055/243140 www.firenzeperfattori.it

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An American in Florence: Jules Maidoff

September 13-October 15 Marino Marini Museum, Piazza San Pancrazio, Florence   Noted American artist Jules Maidoff opens his latest exhibit, Art as Totem, at the Marino Marini museum.  The show, curated by Giuliano Serafini, will feature 70 works, including paintings, drawings and ceramics. For more information, visit www.

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Nextech Festival,

September 18-20 Stazione Leopolda   International electronic music takes center stage at this year's Nextech Festival, the ideal place to check out the latest artists to have emerged on the global electronic music scene. Look for rock and gospel crossovers, club music, soundtracks and more. Call 055/287347

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Campionato del Vino-Wine championship

September 5-7 Roman Amphitheatre, Fiesole   Considered the ‘wine Olympics', some of the finest wines in the world compete here for top honors. Take a trip through the wine regions of Tuscany by sampling products from Chianti, Montalcino, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Carmignano, Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Rufina and

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Rificolona-Paper Lantern Festival

Since the Renaissance, Florentines have walked through the city carrying candlelit paper lanterns on the eve of the nativity of the Virgin Mary. The procession, always on September 7, starts in Santa Croce at 8pm and ends in Piazza Santissima Annunziata, where a host of events await adults and children

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Parks

Summer in the Garden Until September 30 Museum of the Natural Sciences Botanical Garden, via Micheli, 3 Don't miss this rare opportunity to see the Giardino dei Semplici daily from 9am to 7pm. Visit www.msn.unifi.it for more information.   Museums After Dark Until September 30 Just

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Photography

David La Chapelle 'Fotografie' 1995-2007 August 31-October 19  Forte di Belvedere, Florence *All events at Forte Belvedere are suspended until July 27. Please see news story on page 4 for more information or check the news section of www.fi-esta.it     I Mari dell'

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Recomended Exhibitions (for avoiding the crowds!),

Painting Light: Hidden techniques of the Impressionists Until September 28, Palazz o Strozzi, Florence A delight for adults and kids alike, especially on Sundays from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm when all children between the ages of 4 and 10 can visit the exhibition and discover the secrets

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Around Tuscany

The Impossible Leonardo Until August 31 Santa Croce, Vinci  The City of Vinci and RAI television have digitally reproduced some of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous paintings to display in the church of Santa Croce in the artist's birthplace outside Florence (Vinci). Entrance is free and open

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Special Events

Evening under the stars July 31, August 13 and 28 Parco Mediceo in Pratolino The event is free but reservations are necessary and can be made from Monday to Friday ...

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Concerts in Tuscany

Jul 25 Editors, Fortezza da Basso Florence, Infortezza Jul 26 Chicago at Lucca Summer Festival Jul 27 Leonard Cohen  at Lucca Summer Festival Jul 27 Goran Bregovic at Fortezza Medicea Arezzo Play Aug 1 The Chieftains in Piazza Duomo Pienza (Siena) Festival Val D'Orcia Aug 5, Whiskey Trail,

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The best of Momix 2008

Momix combines cheoreography and illusionism to form one of the most orginal dance companies in the world. Director Moses Pendleton brings pieces of their most incredible performances together for their summer show in Florence. For more information, visit www.festivalopera.it or call 055/5978309.

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I mari dell’uomo / Folco Quilici Photography

Quilici's exhibition presents 82 large photographs, taken between 1952 and 2008, and include some of his most significant images dedicated to the world seas, from Polynesia to the Mediterranean, with a particular focus on Greenland's landscapes, coral reefs, villages and local traditions. Call 055/216310 or visit www.

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