THE FITZGERALD FOUNDATION OF FLORENCE (FFF)
Discover films, food and artisans from one of Italy's most famous regions at the 2008 TUSCAN SPRING FAIR (May 29- July 30) on the stunning historic grounds of Staten Island's Snug Harbor Cultural Center, a distinguished Smithsonian affiliate, where they can sample the finest of Tuscany's cultural offerings.
An initiative of the Fitzgerald Foundation of Florence, the TUSCAN SPRING FAIR marks the launch of a three-year program of cultural exchanges between New York City and the Tuscan Region.
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COMPLIMENTARY BUS SERVICE WILL TAKE PEOPLE ATTENDING THE FESTIVAL WITH YOU FROM ST. GEORGE FERRY TERMINAL IN STATEN ISLAND TO THE SNUG HARBOR CULTURAL CENTER - A SHORT 5 MINUTES RIDE WILL TAKE YOU TO THE VENUE
| Friday May 30: 4.30 pm to 11.00 pm |
－ DEPARTURE EVERY 30 MINUTES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ARRIVAL OF THE FERRY FROM MANHATTAN |
| Saturday May 31: 2.30 pm to 11.00 pm |
－ DEPARTURE EVERY 30 MINUTES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ARRIVAL OF THE FERRY FROM MANHATTAN |
| THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY IS FREE AND LEAVES FROM SOUTH FERRY TERMINAL IN MANHATTAN EVERY 30 MINUTES | |
The International Film Festival of Florence (IDFFF or Festival dei Popoli) presents its first ever New York edition with a specially curated program of ten documentaries. As Italy's most important documentary film festival, the IDFFF has tapped into its 50 years of existence to present documentaries from various countries and eras with Tuscan or New York themes. An initiative of the Fitzgerald Foundation of Florence, the IDFFF's New York edition is the first of three annual cultural exchanges between New York and Tuscany. The free screenings take place in the VMH Playhouse at Staten Island's Snug Harbor Cultural Center, a distinguished Smithsonian affiliate.
| 7pm | screening of LONELY BOY by Wolf Koenig (1962, 26 min) A rare look behind the scenes of Paul Anka's skyrocketing career, exposing the inner workings of the '60s music industry with candid revelations by Anka and his manager. |
| 8pm | Dinner party (invitation only) |
Bringing the best in food and wine to New York City, the Tuscan Spring Fair offers a unique opportunity to sample and taste both during the typical wine & cheese tasting.
These events will be characterized by sampling and tasting of typical dishes and wines from Tuscany especially prepared by a renowned Tuscan Chef. Cooking classes programs will be announced during the Tuscan Spring Fair.
The Tuscan Spring Fair takes place on the grounds of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center on Staten Island.
Tickets for the IDFFF are free and can be ordered from info@thefgf.org, by calling 718-425-3509 and at the VMH Playhouse box office (Snug Harbor Cultural Center).
Tickets for the Master Artisans Exhibition can be ordered from info@thefgf.org, by calling 718-425-3509 and at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Snug Harbor Cultural Center).
Tickets for the Tuscan Food and Wine events are free and can be ordered from info@thefgf.org, by calling 718-425-3509.
The Tuscan Spring Fair is an initiative of the Fitzgerald Foundation of Florence, a non-profit organization established in New York with the principal aim of fostering cultural exchanges between Italy and the United States to strengthen the traditional bonds between the two countries.
As the founding Sponsor of the TUSCAN SPRING FAIR, the FITZGERALD FOUNDATION OF FLORENCE (FFF) is committed to supporting its partners. The TUSCAN SPRING FAIR brings business and energy to the Snug Harbor Cultural Center - an incredible and still undiscovered cultural and historical site in Staten Island - and other New York City communities. The foundation is committed to revitalizing cultural and business synergies between Italy, Tuscany and New York City.
The FFF is honored to announce its Signature Sponsors whose help has been indispensable to organize the Fair: The Tuscany Region, the Mediateca Toscana Film Commission and the Snug Harbor Cultural Center.
The FFF is also pleased to announce the Patronage of the following institutions: the City of New York, Consulate General of Italy in New York, Department of New York Cultural Affairs City of New York, Italian Cultural Institute, Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations, Italian Tourist Board and Smithsonian Institute Affiliations Program.
