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Parker Hurley
With over 40 published articles, Parker Hurley is an aspiring journalist who earned her Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University, majoring in journalism with minors in communication and sport management.
Vista Magazine nr.55 – Once Lost, Now Found
Petty crimes can occur anywhere, even in the city of Renaissance.
Ask the Experts: How to Land your Dream Job
Whether you are searching for a first job or looking to change career paths, the Brazos Valley has plenty of resources for success. We sat down with career development professionals for the top tips job seekers need to land a job. Here’s what they had to say.
JOUR 303 Special Package – Gen Z Defined – A Lethal Lace
A college student went to a party. They agreed to take a pill; it's college, social drug use isn't uncommon. The tablet was laced with fentanyl. One casual exposure to a drug contaminated with this deadly opioid ended their life.
Michelangelo's Autographed Letters Unveiled at Casa Buonarroti – Magenta Publishing Florence
Three hundred and forty-two autographed letters by Michelangelo Buonarroti, restored by Antonella Brogi, can now be found in the Casa Buonarroti Archive. One of Italy’s most beloved artists, Michelangelo was a sculptor, painter, architect and poet.
A Secret Garden Opens at Boboli – Magenta Publishing Florence
For the first time ever, a garden of camellias hidden in the Boboli Gardens for centuries is open to the public. The Uffizi and Tuscan region spent almost 900,000 euros to restore the small green area that was first created in the mid-17th century.
Ryanair Adds New Destinations from Pisa – Tuscan Trends
Ryanair, an Irish airline renowned for cheap flights, is celebrating 25 years of partnership with the Galileo Galilei airport in Pisa. The company is offering discounted tickets starting at €25 from April to October 2023 to five new destinations: Birmingham, Glasgow, Copenhagen, Kos and Stockholm.
March 25: Florence Celebrates its Second New Year –
Florentine New Year, a day celebrated by the Catholic Church that honors the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, falls on March 25 every year. The main event will begin at 3:15 pm this Saturday, but there is a multitude of other activities and things to do to start the new year right.
Open House at FAI Spring Days 2023 – Magenta Publishing Florence
FAI Spring Days (Giornate di Primavera) make their return to Florence this year on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26. The weekend-long event will open the doors of three normally inaccessible sites in Florence: Villa Schifanoia-EUI, the Palace of the Bank of Italy (Palazzo della Banca d’Italia) and the Robert Longhi Foundation (Fondazione Roberto Longhi).
The nonprofit foundation, founded in 1975, aims to protect historical and cultural landmarks, monuments and landscapes all across Italy
The nonprofit foundation, founded in 1975, aims to protect historical and cultural landmarks, monuments and landscapes all across Italy
Palazzo Vecchio Vandalized – Magenta Publishing Florence
Palazzo Vecchio suffered an act of vandalism on the morning of March 17, 2023. The Latest Generation, the environmental group liable for the today’s crime, is also responsible for defacing the headquarters of the Tuscan Regional Council just one month ago using fire extinguishers filled with red and yellow paint.
Leonardo da Vinci's Mother Identified as a Slave Later Freed by His Father – Tuscan Trends
A document found in the State Archives of Florence has confirmed and revealed the identity of the mother of Leonardo da Vinci (April 15, 1452 – May 2, 1519). Discovered by Carlos Vecce, Caterina, or Chaterina, was a slave freed by an act of liberation on November 2, 1452, signed by notary Piero da Vinci – Leonardo’s father. Da Vinci was born out of wedlock, and both his parents later married others.
New Tod's Group Factory in Tuscany: 15 Million Euro Investment –
An Italian luxury leather goods firm has announced the investment of a new factory in the greater Florence metropolitan area with a close to 15 million euro investment. Tod’s Group, led by brothers Diego and Andrea della Valle, plans on opening a 4,500-square-meter manufacturing plant on 10,000 square meters of land in the municipality of Pontassieve.
St. Patrick's Day Festivities in Florence, 2023 – Magenta Publishing Florence
Florence is no stranger to Saint Patrick’s Day festivities that liven up Irish American communities worldwide each year. To celebrate, a wide range of events will be available to the public to commemorate the holiday in Florence on Friday, March 17.
For those looking to enjoy some Irish dancing, The Hard Rock Café on Via dei Brunelleschi has invited the Shamrock Dance company from the Clover School of Irish Dance to perform from 8:30 to 10:30 pm. The traditional dances featured will throw the r
For those looking to enjoy some Irish dancing, The Hard Rock Café on Via dei Brunelleschi has invited the Shamrock Dance company from the Clover School of Irish Dance to perform from 8:30 to 10:30 pm. The traditional dances featured will throw the r
AILO Kicks Off 'Via Vittoria' to Help Women – Magenta Publishing Florence
Viva Vittoria, a volunteer project that will strive to take measures on domestic violence against women with the help of the entire Florence community, will take place on Nov. 11 and 12, 2023, in Piazza Santa Croce. The American International League of Florence (AILO) has been given the opportunity to co-sponsor and organize the event locally. Fittingly, the press conference for Viva Vittoria Firenze fell on International Women’s Day, today, March 8.
International Women's Day in Florence, 2023 – Magenta Publishing Florence
On International Women’s Day, women are honored in many ways around the world. In Florence, there will be free admission for women at a variety of museums, free guided tours for all visitors at the Bargello, the Medici Chapels and the Palazzo Davanzati, the opening of the free CaraDonna photography exhibition and a 24-hour strike affecting public and private sectors.
Started by the U.S. socialist party in 1909, propelled by the publicity of the deaths of 140 immigrant workers – nearly all of th
Started by the U.S. socialist party in 1909, propelled by the publicity of the deaths of 140 immigrant workers – nearly all of th
Pereira Resigns as Head of Maggio Theatre – Magenta Publishing Florence
Alexander Pereira, the superintendent of Florence’s Maggio Musicale Theater (Teatro del Maggio), resigned Monday, Feb. 27 amidst an ongoing fraud investigation. His resignation was accepted by Mayor Dario Nardella on Feb. 28, who confirmed that Pereira would stay in his position for 30 days until a successor could be found while acknowledging his positive contributions to the theater.
'Women Artists in Grand Tour Florence,' Lecture in English – Magenta Publishing Florence
Women around the world are celebrated every year on March 8 for International Women’s Day. Named La Festa della Donna in Italy, the day honors women for their political, economic and social accomplishments which have brought females around the world to where they are now.
'The Black Italian Renaissance' Documentary Screening in English – Magenta Publishing Florence
The Sky Original documentary, The Black Italian Renaissance, will be screening on Feb. 27 (6:30 pm) at the CEA CAPA center in Piazza della Repubblica 6.
Violinists & Mimes Star at Teatro della Pergola Concerts – Magenta Publishing Florence
Organized by the Amici della Musica, two out-of-the-ordinary concerts will be hosted in Florence this weekend on Saturday, February 25 at 4 pm and Sunday, February 26 at 9 pm in Teatro della Pergola.
Browsing the 'Testo' Literary Fair at the Stazione Leopolda – Magenta Publishing Florence
February 24 – 26: TESTO [Come si diventa un libro] (How to create a book) book and publishing fair. Stazione Leopolda, Viale Fratelli Rosselli 5 (outside Porta a Porta near the Teatro del Maggio and located across the Stazione Leopolda tram stop). Open 10 am – 8 pm. Admission: €5.
February 17 Bus Strike – Magenta Publishing Florence
A 24-hour bus strike has been called by the USB and the COBAS unions on Friday, February 17. Passengers expecting to use the buses are advised to plan for cancellations and delays. Tram service will not be affected.
A School for Shepherds in the Casentino – Tuscan Trends
Located just under 40 miles northeast of Florence lies the Casentini Forest National Park. Come April 2023, the first “ShepherdSchool” will call the Casentini Forest National Park home in order to expand the knowledge of people already in the industry. “ShepherdSchool” will provide free accommodations and enrollment to shepherds and breeders who attend.
Montecristo Island Opening to Visitors – Tuscan Trends
Montecristo is a small Italian island — 2.5 miles wide (at its widest point) and 2.1 miles long — home to a rich and diverse environment. After centuries of prohibiting visitors in order to preserve the Tuscan Archipelago domain and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the first wave of the public will be allowed tour starting March 1.
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