Saturday, September 21
Sant'Andrea in Percussina Florence, Italy
Turn out for Kamala!
September 21 is Ballot Drop Day! TIME TO VOTE!
Join Democrats Abroad Central Italy for a fabulous evening:
Special Speaker Professor Riccardo Bruscagli
"Why Machiavelli, now? Because in his humble abode in San Casciano he invented politics."
- Guided tour of Machiavelli's 500-year-old villa where he wrote The Prince
- Welcome aperitvo of "Blue Wave" Prosecco
- Aperitivo and wine included
- Multi-course Tuscan-themed dinner on terrace overlooking vineyards
- Dessert and coffee as the sun sets
- Whimsical and entertaining activities, chat & door prizes!
Borgo Machiavelli is in the hills above Florence (he was exiled from the city after all!) so carpooling will be available. Carpool assistance will be coordinated by the event organizers.
Please RSVP by September 10th! Tickets to the event are transferable, but not refundable.
This event is a Democrats Abroad fundraiser to support important Get Out the Vote activities.
LET'S MAKE HISTORY!
Our guest speaker, Professor Riccardo Bruscagli is an esteemed scholar and professor emeritus of Italian literature, known for his expertise in Italian chivalric romances and Renaissance literature. He has had a distinguished academic career, serving as a full professor and dean at the University of Florence, and has lectured at numerous prestigious universities in the United States. Professor Bruscagli is a prolific author who has published numerous articles and books on the works of Niccolò Machiavelli. His insightful lectures on Machiavelli's political philosophy, such as the acclaimed "Throne of Blood" delivered at UC Berkeley while he held the Chair of Italian Culture, are still considered among the best in the field. Professor Bruscagli's deep understanding of Machiavelli's writings and their historical context has made him a leading authority on the influential Renaissance thinker. Recently, he collaborated with filmmaker Ric Burns on a PBS documentary titled *Dante: Inferno to Paradise*, which explores the life and legacy of the iconic poet Dante Alighieri and his monumental work, *The Divine Comedy*.
WHEN
Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 05:30 PM Rome Time
WHERE
Borgo Machiavelli
Via Scopeti 64
Sant'Andrea in Percussina Florence, Tuscany 50026
Italy
Google map and directions
CONTACT
Leyani Redditi
[email protected]