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Grapevine Pisa-Livorno |
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Politics as Usual? |
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Terrazza Mascagni |
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What's On |
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Livorno Basketball |
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Livorno Garden Show |
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Dear Readers,
Visiting Montecarlo (near Lucca) during their wine festival in September,
I came upon the exhibit of a young photographer named Francesco
Campanella. His engaging work, in particular our cover page of Piazza
dei Cavalieri, communicates beyond the surface and inspired me to write
about the Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa. With historical factors at
work in Italy today, not even Grapevine Magazine can ignore them. This
is a time for reflection.
On a lighter note, Francesca Trupia, photographer and editor of the blog
Livornoinpink, brings us her beautiful images of the Terrazza Mascagni.
I encourage you to discover the beauty of this section of coastline,
which although part of the city still offers a quiet approach to nature,
sea and sky, thanks to the farsightedness of Livorno's leaders.
Francesca also shares with us her insights about basketball in Livorno -
but more than basketball, about how a diverse community unites around a
sport and reaches out internationally.
Finally, we
conclude with some images of Harborea, the first annual garden show,
featuring horticulturalists from all around Tuscany. October 14 to 16
were cold but bright fall days, perfect for strolling among the plants
and flowers in the beautiful Villa Mimbelli park. Complimenti to the
ladies of the Associazione Giardini Italiani, Livorno Garden Club! We'll
be back next year.
Along with
these features, we include What's On, a summary of outstanding cultural
happenings in Pisa and Livorno Provinces, for the next month and beyond.
We hope you enjoy reading this issue and look forward to hearing from you!
Norma Jean Bishop |
