Tours of Tuscany

Tours of Tuscany
Join this small group tour and immerse yourself in the current of sensation for a week of food, wine and culture in Tuscany.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

'Tastes of Italy' part of Brisbane's 150th anniversary

On the 6th of September, as part of Brisbane's 150th anniversary Italian Week hosted the stand 'Tastes of Italy' as part of the festivities and we raised funds for the upcoming Italian Week in 2010.
Thanks to Aladino Pozzebon from Dolci Sapori and Di Bella Coffee for the support once again.

2009 marks the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Brisbane. Celebrating this exceptional moment in our history Brisbane City Council will present awe inspiring events all over the city with exhibitions, a wide variety of performances, activities and events highlighting our city, its history and its people.

In 1859 the residents took Brisbane’s future in their hands, successfully petitioning the Governor of New South Wales for Brisbane town to become a municipality. Later that year the first council was established and Brisbane became the capital of the newly formed colony of Queensland.

150 years ago the vision for our city started to take shape by the people who knew it best - its residents.

As we reflect on our past, the present and imagine our future, 2009 will be a year long celebration.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Italian Week 2010 Promo film clip


Italian Week http://www.italianweek.com.au is the Official celebration of the Festa della Repubblica (Italian National Day), an initiative of the Consulate of Italy in Queensland and Northern Territory, in collaboration with New Realm Media http://www.newrealm.com.au , The Pellegrino Scholarship, produced by Alessandro Sorbello http://www.alessandrosorbello.com with support of the Italian institutions, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy.

The Four Seasons - The Queensland Orchestra Special appearance by an ensemble from The Queensland Orchestra – your state orchestra’. The Four Seasons (Italian: Le quattro stagioni) is a set of four violin concertos by Antonio Vivaldi. Composed in 1723,

Three Tenors - Pavarotti Viva Take three likely lads: one from Ingham, one from Brisbane and one, originally from Naples

Fatima Scialdone performing at the Launch of Italian Fashion Week Direct from Italy and supported by the Italian Embassy in Canberra, Italian Week is proud to present Fatima Scialdone, Jaider De Oliveira performing at the Opening of Italian Fashion Week Jaider De Oliveira, singer, producer, performer, guitarist, percussionist, teacher and entertainer. Roberto Nobilia performing at the Opening of Italian Fashion Week Australian born Roberto Nobilia Robert has written and recorded many albums, including the work of ‘Stark’ which is the collaboration between himself and musician/producer Lindsay Askew

Pasta and Gelato tastings - Angelo's Fresh Pasta Products Join one of Brisbane’s best-loved Italian family businesses, Angelo’s Fresh Pasta Products for Pasta and Gelato Tastings. Angelo Cazzolato Italian Motor Expo in Reddacliff Place Italian Motor Expo 2009 Queen Street Mall and Reddacliff Place Italian Motor vehicles, the Italian Motor Expo Alex Ranieri 16 year old Alex Raineri currently studies piano performance with Leah Horwitz, OAM at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and also studies composition with Gerard Brophy.

Raffaele Pierno and Dominique Fegan performing a Tribute to Puccini Raffaele Pierno is a graduate of the Conservatorium Domenico Cimarosa in Avellino, Southern Italy. Dominique Fegan, Dominique has performed with numerous operatic societies in south east Queensland and in the UK. Highlights of Romeo and Juliet. Radio 4MBS in conjunction with Italian Week presents highlights of Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare most famous ‘couple’

Italian Fashion Week - Elio Moda - For over 20 years Italian born designer Elio Marzullo, owner and creative director of the label Elio Moda Peroni Italian Waiters Race Waiters and waitresses representing Italian restaurants in Queensland

Marco Evans in concert Marco Evans grew up in a very musical household. His grandmother, father and his aunt are all singers, musicians and performers. Marco is multifaceted; he is foremost, a singer/songwriter/producer working on his debut album.

Paolo Diotti in concert Pianist, composer, arranger and producer, Paolo studies music since age 5 and has arranged and composed music for theatre. Lisa Hunt in concert Lisa Hunt began singing in that great African American tradition, the gospel church, there was laid the foundation of her soulful singing style. 'A Night in Sardinia' at Cosi Ristorante Italiano Presenting A Night in Sardinia in conjunction with Angelo’s Fresh Pasta at Cosi Ristorante Italiano 699a Sandgate Road Clayfield. Part of 'A Taste of Italy'

Book Launch and Sicilian Dinner at Spizzico Restaurant Barista Course at Di Bella If you are a coffee enthusiast and want to learn more Di Bella Coffee will be running “The ultimate coffee experience” coffee appreciation courses.