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browser NEWS    EVENTS    ART+CULTURE    FOOD+WINE    LIFESTYLE    TRAVEL Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow Announcing The Florentine's special commemorative issue, out April 7 "We're used to the situation now, in Week Four" is how I replied to my friend's ex-husband in the UK, who sent me a WhatsApp message yesterday. His note is one of countless out-of-the-blue missives received in recent weeks, a sunbeam of solidarity from across the cloudy miles. Celebrities have been sharing their support too, as Sting recorded a message in Italian, yearning for his Figline Valdarno Tuscan home and gave a moving performance "The Empty Chair". For St. Patrick's Day, on his Instagram profile, U2 frontman Bono released "Let Your Love Be Known", his first song since 2017: "for the Italians who inspired it". . This has been a busy week with a packed TF Together schedule, ranging from Kamin Mohammedi's writing workshop to sipping Italian white wines with sommelier Filippo Bartolotta. I This has been a busy week with a packed TF Together schedule, ranging from Kamin Mohammedi's writing workshop to sipping Italian white wines with sommelier Filippo Bartolotta. I also joined our friends at Ruffino for a culture-fuelled chat, which ranged from Lady Macbeth's hand-washing obsession to The English Patient's thirst for gelato upon being released from the hospital in the Florentine hills. Wednesday brought a dose of digital learning as I tuned in for a talk about tourism in Florence down the ages. Led by Simon Gammell, director of The British Institute, a lively discussion ensued, which elicited constructive considerations for the future of our city. My days have been directed at "tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow," as Shakespeare phrased it in "Macbeth". With Italian PM Giuseppe Conte applying further pressure on the European Commission in today's historic letter ("This is the time to show greater ambition, unity and courage") and talk about a second phase sometime in the not-so-distant future if we all continue to do our civic duty by staying at home, we find ourselves with the gift of time to prepare for the future. Which brings me to these questions: how do you envisage Florence in the future? What could we rectify that was imperfect before the Corona crisis? What lies before us is a blank sheet; in a time of adversity, we have a unique opportunity to write the rebirth of this city we love. These issues are among the articles that will appear in The Florentine's special issue, Healing Not Broken, out on Thursday, 9 April, in time for Easter. Of course, our usual distribution network is currently out of action, so this April publication will be available as a free digital download for subscribers around the world and all those who receive this newsletter. Thank you for your support, Helen Farrell, editor-in-chief Please consider making a donation to our magazine to help us continue our coverage through this time of need: https://www.theflorentine.net/support/ FAMILY Life in lockdown according to kids by Kirsten Hills Italy is now ending its fourth week of lockdown. Here's what kids living there had to say about it. Parenting in a Pandemic: One Mom's View from Italy by Rebecca Winke, Italy Magazine If you've ever been on a plane, you know the Oxygen Mask Rule: place the mask over your own mouth and nose before assisting others. I've found that this is a good reminder for parenting as well—you can't be there for your kids if you aren't taking care of yourself. Read more Free online community events from TF Missing the human connection? Join our free interactive community events in English on GoToMeeting. Today at 5pm: Fabio Colucci of The House of Hair gives his top tips on how to treat hair at home. Join here / Access Code on the app: 468-000-333 Tuesday April 7, 5pm: International lawyer Michele Capecchi gives legal advice regarding the Italy lockdown. Please send your queries in advance to redazione@theflorentine.net and avv.capecchi@gmail.com. Click here for advice for businesses. Join here / Access Code on the app: 158-917-517 Wednesday April 8, 5pm: The popular "drinking together" format is back again this week with your host, wine educator Filippo Bartolotta, with contributions from wineries TBA. Join here / Access Code on the app: 670-227-965 Friday April 10, 5pm: A Q&A session with beloved blogger Georgette Jupe, aka Girl in Florence, to answer your queries and share concerns about life in Florence during lockdown. Join here / Access Code on the app: 150-867-829 SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE The Florentine is a monthly magazine about art and culture, news and events in Florence, Italy. Digital and paper subscriptions available worldwide, starting from 20 euro. Choose your subscription! ARTICLES FROM ITALY The Italian Quarantine by Baret Magarian, World Literature Today "Florence has become like a colossal movie set, after having been abandoned when the production money didn't come through, an open-air theater for no one."   Read more How Italy Is Inspiring The World By Coming Together Through Culture by Livia Hengel, Forbes As Italy approaches one month under lockdown, we've seen Italians come together to boost morale through art, food, music – and more than a few memes.   Read more