FLORENCE – For the heart of summer, Garden of the Anconella in the park of South Florence (Via di Villamagna 19 / D) it gives life to a rich program for those who stay in the city boils; Branches Festival has thought of a different appointment for each evening e Florence plays he adds his own: from 29 to 31 July there is After Firenze Suona Contest, a three-day mini review in the park dedicated to the artists coming out of the national music competition Firenze Suona Contest; concerts start at 9 pm, free admission. Friday 29/7 Irene Buselli, 25-year-old Genoese singer-songwriter with remarkable writing; 7/30 Keruak, quartet that sings in English with the grit of rock, pop melodies and funk Saturdays; Sunday 31/7 Bernardo Sommani, Tuscan indie artist.

Together with the association Anemicthe space of the Florentine Summer is transformed into cinema arena, with screenings and debates in the open: 10 events distributed in August, events for fans and newbies of the big screen. All the shows start at 9 pm, the screening is always followed by a conversation with the director. It begins Tuesday 2 August with the shorts by Emanuela Mascherini Black out, Offline, Like the first time. Thursday 4 it will be the turn of The things we keep – The things that remain, directed by A. Cassigoli and C. Kauffman. Monday 8 No reward, directed by Leandro Giribaldi, Tuesday 9 A stranger, directed by Fabrizio Guarducci (talk with producer Matteo Cichero follows). Wednesday 10 Italian fairy tales, directed by Lorenzo Andreaggi. He is recovering Monday 22 with a double date:nferno due; Letters to a mimosa, directed by Ugo Buonamici; Few cursed and immediately directed by Roberto Schoepflin; both registers present. Wednesday 24 At the lowest, directed by Riccardo Jacopino, Thursday 25 Silence all roads lead to music, directed by Haider Rashid. Monday 29 protagonist Andrea Muzzi with his hilarious At dawn I will lose; it still ends with the comedian Tuesday 30 with God is on his lunch break by Michele Coppini.

Tuesday 23 August special appointment with the now traditional Walk along the banks of the Arno (6.00 pm): The river and the city told by Fabrizio Trallori, an expert in Florentine history. Meeting at 5.45 pm at the Anconella Garden refreshment point, it is advisable to book by email: [email protected]

Fridays and Saturdays are consecrated to the live music: the evening of Mid-August, Monday 15, Kayal in concert.; Saturday 27instead, Ernesto Tacco brings to the stage the “Tap shows Flying on cords”, a swing and tip tap show. On Friday 19 there is Il Menestrello with his traditional Tuscan songs (in collaboration with Firenze Suona).

Space also to the theater on the stage surrounded by greenery, in collaboration with local cultural associations.

It goes on throughout the month of August, upon reservation, theentertainment for children (info via email [email protected]), with creative activities in the park, for young budding artists. The calendar of open air appointments with the psycho-physical wellbeing: every day (morning and afternoon) Anconella Garden hosts a different encounter between yoga, mindfulness, gentle gymnastics, Tibetan bells. The updated calendar is on the social channels of the summer space. Admission is always free, with access from via di Villamagna 39 / d.

From Monday to Sunday, from 4pm to late evening, the refreshment point is open. The proposals for summer 2022 include low alcoholic aperitifs, such as the line of floral and colorful Spritzes, and non-alcoholic cocktails created ad hoc by the bartenders, accompanied by hummus, guacamole and tacos. For dinner, in addition to the great classics such as fried fish, burgers and pizza, chef Alexandro Sala and his staff offer fresh first courses every evening – linguine with clams, paccheri with zucchini and burrata – more substantial main courses – the chef’s sea bass fillet , pollokaarage – and veg alternatives such as quinoa in Japanese sauce, as well as lots of vegetable crudités with which to fight the summer heat.