This is Florence, and it is one of those shots that everyone takes from the tourist bus.
As such it has nothing to do with Manchester other than that Dante Alighieri was born in Florence and the Societa’ Dante Alighieri has a branch in our city.*
“It was established in 1996, and the Manchester branch is one of the Society’s many branches around the world.
The Society’s headquarters are in Rome, and its mission is to promote the Italian language and Italian culture abroad.
Membership is open to both Italians and non-Italians, and members and supporters enjoy a wide programme of events throughout the year.
Members and non-members alike are welcome to attend.”*
And that is the lead in to this event they are hosting during October and it is the film Johnny Stecchino which will be showing at The Town Hall Tavern on Sunday October 22, 2017 – 3.45pm for 4.00pm.
Johnny Stecchino was made in 1991 by Roberto Benigni. It is In Italian with English subtitles and is a witty, highly entertaining, and clever film which ridicules the Mafia.**
So if you fancy the film or want to know more about the Dante Society, just follow the link and make contact.
We joined in the summer and I have to say they are a friendly bunch and we got to do some fun things and learned a bit.
And that I reckon id just what it should all be about.
And there are lots more things hosted by them during the course of the year.
I am tempted to mention the meal, but instead I shall just let you go looking for the the event on their web site.
You might also fancy catching up on what they did in the summer during Manchester Day which is both informative and a piece of outrageous self promotion on my part.
And I hope the Society and Mr Dante will approve.
Location; Manchester
Pictures; Florence in 2014, from the collection of Andrew Simpson
And just a gentle reminder if you want to see the film let the Society know so they can arrange a seat for you.
*The Societa’ Dante Alighieri, https://dantemanchester.org.uk/
**The Town Hall Tavern, 20 Tib Lane (off Cross Street), Manchester M2 4JA
Admission FREE – drinks and/or snacks can be ordered and paid for at the bar.
Manchester Day ............ catching the attractions, https://chorltonhistory.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/manchester-day-catching-attractions.html
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| Florence from a far, 2014 |
“It was established in 1996, and the Manchester branch is one of the Society’s many branches around the world.
The Society’s headquarters are in Rome, and its mission is to promote the Italian language and Italian culture abroad.
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| The picture everyone takes, 2014 |
Members and non-members alike are welcome to attend.”*
And that is the lead in to this event they are hosting during October and it is the film Johnny Stecchino which will be showing at The Town Hall Tavern on Sunday October 22, 2017 – 3.45pm for 4.00pm.
Johnny Stecchino was made in 1991 by Roberto Benigni. It is In Italian with English subtitles and is a witty, highly entertaining, and clever film which ridicules the Mafia.**
So if you fancy the film or want to know more about the Dante Society, just follow the link and make contact.
We joined in the summer and I have to say they are a friendly bunch and we got to do some fun things and learned a bit.
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| The one they don't take, 2014 |
And there are lots more things hosted by them during the course of the year.
I am tempted to mention the meal, but instead I shall just let you go looking for the the event on their web site.
You might also fancy catching up on what they did in the summer during Manchester Day which is both informative and a piece of outrageous self promotion on my part.
And I hope the Society and Mr Dante will approve.
Location; Manchester
Pictures; Florence in 2014, from the collection of Andrew Simpson
*The Societa’ Dante Alighieri, https://dantemanchester.org.uk/
**The Town Hall Tavern, 20 Tib Lane (off Cross Street), Manchester M2 4JA
Admission FREE – drinks and/or snacks can be ordered and paid for at the bar.
Manchester Day ............ catching the attractions, https://chorltonhistory.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/manchester-day-catching-attractions.html
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