Italian Week 2012 - Official Launch by Lord Mayor, Graham Quirk

Italian Week 2012 - Official Launch
WHEN: Wednesday, 23 May 2012
TIME: 11.00 am
WHERE: Ryan’s Private Dining Room, Ground Floor, Treasury Hotel

Italian Week Official Launch at Treasury Hotel, Ryan’s Private Dining Room, Ground Floor.

Italian Week, starts in Queensland offering an exhibition of a realistic, modern Italy capturing the flare and excitement of one of the world's most ancient countries through past and present automotive, culinary and musical innovations, making this event an enriching experience.

Lord Mayor, Graham Quirk speech at the Official Launch of the Italian Week 2011

 

Italian Week 2012 Program of Events

	8 Week Course - 1st Term Italian Week presents La Bella Figura - Experience Italian Culture: 8 WEEK COURSE   Number of Classes: 3 classes of maximum 12 people (36 students) on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.   Period: first semester from Monday 23rd January to Thursday 22nd March (1 week break from 20th to 26th February).   Lesson 1: Saluti/Greetings Lesson 2: ... WHEN: Monday, 23 January 2012 - Thursday, 22 March 2012 TIME: 6.00 pm WHERE: 1/23 South Pine Road, Alderley, 4051, QLD
	The Australian Ballet - Romeo & Juliet A masterpiece from first blush to final devastation. Graeme Murphy is famous for bringing new life to classic ballets, and now he's tackled the greatest love story ever told: Romeo & Juliet. Traversing time and place, Murphy's ballet follows "a feisty girl and a feisty boy who are willing to take a stand for their love". ... WHEN: Friday, 23 March 2012 - Wednesday, 28 March 2012 TIME: Various times WHERE: Lyric Theatre, QPAC, South Bank, Brisbane
	La Bella Figura - 2nd term Presentation Night (free event) Join La Bella Figura team for the 2nd term presentation night...know more about the course...and meet the teachers.   If you enroll at presentation night you get a 10% discount and a free Italian Week T-Shirt.   Please RVSP by Monday 26 March. Grazie!   PS: If you know some friends who you think would enjoy our language and cultural ... WHEN: Wednesday, 28 March 2012 TIME: 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm WHERE: 1/23 South Pine Road, Alderley, 4051, QLD
	Candlelight Opera Gala This March 31 will mark the 5th anniversary of the largest environmental event in history – Earth Hour. Aria Productions will hold a Candlelight Opera Gala at the Albert Street Uniting Church to celebrate the occasion.    The gala will begin at 8:00pm with the usual powered lighting and then, after an audience countdown to Earth Hour at ... WHEN: Saturday, 31 March 2012 TIME: 7.30 pm WHERE: Albert Street Uniting Church, Ann Street, Brisbane
	Ipswich International Waiters Race 2012 The Ipswich International Waiters Race is a funraising, highly visibile, fun and exiting multicultural event. The main objective is to collectively raise  $25,000 for Hear and Say Centre and and sponsor deaf or hearing impaired children through the Hear and Say program so that they can learn to hear, to listen and to ... WHEN: Sunday, 29 April 2012 TIME: 12.00 pm WHERE: Queens Park during Festival’s Global Fiesta, Ipswich
	Film Screening - "Scontro di Civiltà per un ascensore a Piazza Vittorio" The Griffith University and the Dante Alighieri Society (Brisbane) are pleased to invite you to the film screening (subtitled in English) "Scontro di Civiltà per un ascensore a Piazza Vittorio" based on the novel by Amara Lakhous. The screening will be followed by a discussion in Italian with the author.   R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, April ... WHEN: Sunday, 29 April 2012 TIME: 3.00pm WHERE: Queensland College of Art, Lecture Theatre S05-4.2 (Griffith University, South Bank Campus, Building S05, Room 2.04)
	Accademia Italiana della Cucina Dinner Join the Brisbane Delegation for the Accademia Italiana della Cucina at Il Forno Pizzeria for the third dinner of the year. A delicious menu with a selection of traditional Italian pizzas and matching wine/beer will be presented by Marco and Jane Agostini.   Price: $55 including wines and beers   Strictly limited to 25 people. Confirm ... WHEN: Wednesday, 9 May 2012 TIME: 7.15 pm WHERE: Il Forno Pizzeria, 3 Third Avenue Sandgate QLD 4017, Australia
	Italian Week at Jan Powers Market - Reddacliff Place (free event) Local foodie Jan Power transforms her famous Farmers Markets in the centre of Brisbane City at the top of the Queen Street Mall, Reddacliff Place.   Cooking demonstration Traditional Italian food Traditional Italian Dance shows Murano Glass and much more...enrolment to Italian language courses and Italian dance classes, wide range ... WHEN: Wednesday, 23 May 2012 TIME: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm WHERE: Reddacliff Place, between Brisbane Square (the BCC building) and the Treasury Casino
	Italian Week 2012 - Official Launch Italian Week Official Launch at Treasury Hotet, Ryan’s Private Dining Room, Ground Floor.   Italian Week, starts in Queensland offering an exhibition of a realistic, modern Italy capturing the flare and excitement of one of the world's most ancient countries through past and present automotive, culinary and musical innovations, ... WHEN: Wednesday, 23 May 2012 TIME: 11.00 am WHERE: Ryan’s Private Dining Room, Ground Floor, Treasury Hotel
	Bands In the Square - featuring Frank Sinatra music (free event) Twilight Markets in the city swing to the beat of Brass Roots live! featuring the music of Frank Sinatra. Come and join us for this free event in King George Square.    The BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets in the heart of Brisbane's King George Square offer a unique home-grown experience like no other event of its kind in ... WHEN: Friday, 25 May 2012 TIME: 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm WHERE: King George Square, Brisbane City
	Italian Alfresco Dinner featuring Stefano Manfredi (ticketed event) Unrivalled master of Italian Cuisines, Chef Stefano Manfredi will take diners on a culinary journey through Italy. Diners will indulge on a gastronomic selection of traditional Italian cuisine accompanied by authentic Italian entertinament. Chef Manfredi will be on hand to chat to diners about his menu selections and the origins of his ... WHEN: Friday, 25 May 2012 TIME: 7.00 pm WHERE: Treasury Casino & Hotel, Brisbane CBD
	Italian Week at Jan Powers Market - New Farm (free event) Local foodie Jan Power transforms her famous Farmers Markets in New Farm at the Powerhouse.   Traditional Italian food Murano Glass and much more...enrolment to Italian language courses and Italian dance classes, wide range of Italian merchandise...t-shirts, shirts, hoodies, zip jackets...   Experience the Italian expression of ... WHEN: Saturday, 26 May 2012 TIME: 9.00 am - 12.30 pm WHERE: Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
	Taste of Italy - Savoury Tasting (fundraising event) Experience the Italian expression of savoury food during this fundraising event for the Hear and Say at Pennisi Cuisine Distributors.   Pennisi makes available delicious degustation plates for $5 each to be donated to the Hear and Say.   The degustation plate includes: - Taralli & Grissini - Selection of Italian Olives - ... WHEN: Saturday, 26 May 2012 TIME: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm WHERE: Pennisi Cuisine Distributors, 17 Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba, 4102 QLD
	Illuminate And Inspire a feature of Italian Week - the 'Illumination' (free event) Enjoy the beauty a stunning Brisbane river view with the Treasury Casino and the QPAC building lit up in in green white and red.   The 'Illumination' aims to raise the awareness about the Italian festival and the Italian celebration for the 'Festa della Repubblica' (Italy national day on 2nd June) by lighting up iconic buildings in ... WHEN: Saturday, 26 May 2012 - Saturday, 2 June 2012 TIME: Every day from 5.30 pm WHERE: Treasury Casino and QPAC
	Pizza Masterclass (fundraising event) Join Gourmet Italian and its Pizza Masterclass. 100% of the profits of the class will be donated to the Hear and Say and part of the fundraising campaign which Italian Week has been promoting.    Italian Pizza Masterclass Your class meets at the Taylor Street Kitchen in Bulimba. You'll start by making your own dough from scratch, and then go ... WHEN: Tuesday, 29 May 2012 TIME: 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm WHERE: 78 Taylor Street, Bulimba, 4171, QLD
	Andrea Valeri and Michael Fix in Concert (free event) Australian guitarist Michael Fix and and young Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri participate in a series of free show in the Queen Street Mall stage as part of Italian Week 2012. Artist profiles Andrea Valeri  - Performing professionally from the tender age of sixteen, he has garnered much success all around the globe. Now, at the age of 20, defined ... WHEN: Tuesday, 29 May 2012 TIME: 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000
	Italian Week at Jan Powers Market - Reddacliff Place (free event) Local foodie Jan Power transforms her famous Farmers Markets in the centre of Brisbane City at the top of the Queen Street Mall, Reddacliff Place.   Cooking demonstration Traditional Italian food Murano Glass and much more...enrolment to Italian language courses and Italian dance classes, wide range of Italian merchandise...t-shirts, ... WHEN: Wednesday, 30 May 2012 TIME: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm WHERE: Reddacliff Place, between Brisbane Square (the BCC building) and the Treasury Casino
	Andrea Valeri - Acoustic Guitar Spectacular Tour (ticketed event) Australian guitarist Nick Charles, Robbie Long, and young Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri participate in a series of concerts named "Acoustic Guitar Spectacular" and the tour will take place in May and June and it will be part of Italian Week 2012.   The concert run for two hours and a half hours, with each player featuring as a soloist in ... WHEN: Wednesday, 30 May 2012 TIME: 7.30 pm WHERE: The Majestic Theatre, 3 Factory Street, Pomona Qld 4568
	Italian Movie Screening - “Lezioni di cioccolato” (ticketed event) To celebrate Italian Week 2012, the Brisbane Dante Alighieri Society, the students of Italian at Griffith University and Casa Italia Community Centre are pleased to organise the screening of the movie “Lezioni di cioccolato” (“Lessons in Chocolate”, in Italian with English subtitles), courtesy of the Australian National Film and ... WHEN: Thursday, 31 May 2012 TIME: 6.30 pm WHERE: Casa Italia Community Centre, 26 Gray St. New Farm 4005
	Waiters Race - The Party at Cloudland (free event) Following the the Brisbane International Waiters Race on Friday afternoon in the Queen Street Mall, join waiters and waitresses representing restaurants in Brisbane  at Cloudland...the Waiters Race party will start at 8.00 pm till late!   The party is open to everyone! All will be welcome...come and celebrate with the participant teams ... WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012 TIME: 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm WHERE: Cloudland, 641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, 4006, QLD
	Andrea Valeri - Acoustic Guitar Spectacular Tour (ticketed event) Australian guitarist Nick Charles, Robbie Long, and young Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri participate in a series of concerts named "Acoustic Guitar Spectacular" and the tour will take place in May and June and it will be part of Italian Week 2012.   The concert run for two hours and a half hours, with each player featuring as a soloist in ... WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012 TIME: 7.30 pm WHERE: Ipswich Civic Centre, Nicholas Street, Ipswich, QLD
	Brisbane International Waiters Race (free event) The Brisbane International Waiters Race is a fundraising, highly visible, fun and exiting multicultural event. The main objective is to collectively raise  $50,000 for Hear and Say Centre and and sponsor deaf or hearing impaired children through the Hear and Say program so that they can learn to hear, to listen and to ... WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012 TIME: 3.00pm WHERE: Queen Street Mall
	Coffee Making Demonstration by Vittoria Coffee (free event) The Brisbane International Waiters Race will be preceed by Coffee Making Demonstration by Vittoria Coffee.   Barista form Vittoria Coffee will show and explain how best make a coffee!   WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012 TIME: 2.30 pm WHERE: Queen Street Mall Stage, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000
	Italian Week Concerts - Art Phillips (free event) Italian-American guitarist Art Phillips 'Arturo Di Filippo' participates in a free concert in the Queen Street Mall stage as part of Italian Week 2012. Art Phillips grew up learning the traditional instrumental music of Italy in his grandpa’s kitchen where food, family, love of life and the passion of music all came together. Accomplished ... WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012 TIME: 5.00 pm - 5.30 pm and 7.00 pm - 7.30 pm WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000
	Italian Week Concerts - Andrea Valeri and Michael Fix (free event) Australian guitarist Michael Fix and and young Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri participate in a series of free show in the Queen Street Mall stage as part of Italian Week 2012.   Artist profiles Andrea Valeri  - Performing professionally from the tender age of sixteen, he has garnered much success all around the globe. Now, at the age of 20, ... WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012 TIME: 4.00 pm - 4.30 pm WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000
	Traditional Italian Dancing - La Tammurriata (free event) Carmen Gentile, young and talented Italian dancer from Campania, in collaboration with Women of the World Brisbane (WOW) by Rise & Shine will perfom a series of dances. The dances that we’ll offer are a fusion of different styles with tradtional and modern Italian music: fun, contagious and very entertaining!   We no ... WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012 TIME: 6.00 pm - 6.30 pm WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000
	taste of Italy - "Dolci" Tasting (fundraising event) Experience the Italian expression of sweet food during this fundraising event for the Hear and Say at Pennisi Cuisine Distributors.   Pennisi makes available delicious degustation plates for $5 each to be donated to the Hear and Say.   The degustation plate includes:   - bread with Nutella - bread with jam - torrone chopped - ... WHEN: Saturday, 2 June 2012 TIME: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm WHERE: Pennisi Cuisine Distributors, 17 Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba, 4102 QLD
	Italian Bicycles Design Exhibition (free event) The excellence of the Italian bicycle industry will be display on the Brisbane City centre on the Queen Street Mall Stage.   Come and join the Italian Bicycles staff who will explain everything about this handmade bicycles.   Take a picture with your favourite bicycles!    Lombardo Italian Bikes - Bicycles Hand-Made in Italy since ... WHEN: Saturday, 2 June 2012 TIME: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000
	Italian Motor Vehicles Exhibition (free event) The Fiat is an italian classic. Get up close with vintage and modern designs from one of Italy's most loved car brands.   A combination of classic and modern Fiat cars will be showcased in the Queen Street Mall in collaboration with the Fiat Car Club of Queensland.    Join the Fiat Car Club QLD, talked with the car owners and share ... WHEN: Saturday, 2 June 2012 TIME: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000
	Experience Italian Language and Culture (free event) La Bella Figura team will offer free conversation in Italian, travel tips and other curiosity about Italian culture.   Join our young and friendly teachers and know more about Italian culture and language.     Free language activities  to practice or revise your Italian   10.00 am – 10.30 am: Free Conversation + ... WHEN: Saturday, 2 June 2012 TIME: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000
	Andrea Valeri - Acoustic Guitar Spectacular Tour (ticketed event) Australian guitarist Nick Charles, Robbie Long, and young Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri participate in a series of concerts named "Acoustic Guitar Spectacular" and the tour will take place in May and June and it will be part of Italian Week 2012.   The concert run for two hours and a half hours, with each player featuring as a soloist in ... WHEN: Saturday, 2 June 2012 TIME: 7.30 pm WHERE: The Arts Centre Gold Coast, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, QLD
	"Sapori e Piaceri" Italian Lunch (ticketed event) Come and celebrate the official closing event for Italian Week 2012 at Viale Canova Restaurant. Massimo and Lorenzo menu is inspired to the Italian Week theme "Sapori e Piaceri" - Tastes and Pleasures with typical Italian dishes.   5 Course Menu   Aperitivo Savoury on arrival   Verdi, Prosecco and ... WHEN: Sunday, 3 June 2012 TIME: from 12.00 pm WHERE: 4/828 Sandgate Rd. - Clayfield 4011 Qld
	Andrea Valeri - Acoustic Guitar Spectacular Tour (ticketed event) Australian guitarist Nick Charles, Robbie Long, and young Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri participate in a series of concerts named "Acoustic Guitar Spectacular" and the tour will take place in May and June and it will be part of Italian Week 2012.   The concert run for two hours and a half hours, with each player featuring as a soloist in ... WHEN: Sunday, 3 June 2012 TIME: 2.00 pm WHERE: 'Old Petrie Town' Dayboro Road, Petrie, Qld 4502
	Chef Romeo Rigo at Sofitel Central Brisbane Where the finest in Italian flair meets French Hospitality…Thyme2 interactive restaurant adds a belissimo touch to the menu.   Accompanying the traditional Thyme2 fare in June and July, tour eight r egions of Italiawith the best of Italian delicacies.   Renowned guest chef Romeo Rigo will be appearing:   Friday 1 and Saturday 2 ... WHEN: Friday, 8 June 2012 - Tuesday, 31 July 2012 TIME: WHERE: 249 Turbot Street Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia
	8 Week Course - 3rd Term Italian Week presents La Bella Figura - Experience Italian Culture: 8 WEEK COURSE   Level 1 from Tuesday 19 June Read more   Level 1 from Monday 15 June Read more   Level 1 from Thursday 5 July Read more   Level 2 from Wednesday 27 June Read more   Level 3 from Wednesday 4 July Read ... WHEN: Tuesday, 19 June 2012 - Friday, 31 August 2012 TIME: WHERE: 1/23 South Pine Road, Alderley, 4051, QLD

Italian Alfresco Dinner featuring Stefano Manfredi (ticketed event)

WHEN: Friday, 25 May 2012
TIME: 7.00 pm
WHERE: Treasury Casino & Hotel, Brisbane CBD

Unrivaled master of Italian Cuisines, Chef Stefano Manfredi will take diners on a culinary journey through Italy. Diners will indulge on a gastronomic selection of traditional Italian cuisine accompanied by authentic Italian entertinament. Chef Manfredi will be on hand to chat to diners about his menu selections and the origins of his produce.

Presented as part of Italian Week 2012 in collaboration with Treasury Casino and Accademia Italiana della Cucina.

The Italian Alfresco Feast event begins at 7:00pm and tickets are $110.

For bookings, call 07 3306 8888 or email treasuryspecialevents@echoent.com.au
(Guests must be over 18 to attend.)

Stefano Manfredi brings a taste of Italy to Treasury.
Treasury Casino and Hotel has announced that the unrivalled master of Italian Cuisine, Chef Stefano Manfredi, will take diners on a culinary journey through the regions of Italy at their Italian Alfresco Feast on Friday 25 May.

Chef Manfredi will indulge diners at the event with a gastronomic selection of traditional Italian fare, inspired by over 19 years as a restaurateur and cook. Known for his passion for local and sustainable seasonal produce, Chef Manfredi brings to the table a wealth of experience in Italian Cuisine, having shared his knowledge through 4 books, numerous television appearances both locally and overseas, and a weekly food column in the Sydney Morning Herald. Rounding out his talents, he has also developed the successful coffee brand Espresso di Manfredi by Piazza D’Oro, and the Ceramica Di Manfredi porcelain dining range.

Chef Manfredi will be on hand to chat to diners about his selections for the menu, and the origins of some of the produce, as Treasury celebrates Queensland’s Italian Week 2012. Stephens Lane will transform into a traditional Italian laneway for the event, with diners treated to an authentic night of themed entertainment in a spectacular setting and, of course, Italian Cuisine.
 
About the Accademia Italiana della Cucina
The name Accademia was not casually chosen when men sensible to every kind of elevated culture decided to found the Accademia Italiana della Cucina as a response to Orio Vergani's painful outcry uttered in the '50s regarding the civilisation of the table: "Italian cuisine is dying".

These men immediately understood that they - representatives of the Italian "intelligentsia" of the period - were to face the task, almost a moral obligation, of taking immediate action in order to protect a cultural patrimony of crucial importance: that of the Italian gastronomical heritage, which went, and goes, hand in hand with the history, tradition, new tendencies, and identity of a people.

Bands In the Square - featuring Frank Sinatra music (free event)

WHEN: Friday, 25 May 2012
TIME: 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm
WHERE: King George Square, Brisbane City

Twilight Markets in the city swing to the beat of Brass Roots live! featuring the music of Frank Sinatra. Come and join us for this free event in King George Square.

The BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets in the heart of Brisbane's King George Square offer a unique home-grown experience like no other event of its kind in Australia.

These Friday night markets combine the laid-back attitude of south-east Queensland with the buzz of Brisbane's CBD to create a lantern lit celebration of local independent art, craft and design.

 

Candlelight Opera Gala

WHEN: 31 May 2012
TIME: 7.30 pm
WHERE: Albert Street Uniting Church, Ann Street, Brisbane

To mark the 5th anniversary of the largest environmental event in history – Earth Hour. Aria Productions will hold a Candlelight Opera Gala at the Albert Street Uniting Church to celebrate the occasion.

The gala will begin at 8:00pm with the usual powered lighting and then, after an audience countdown to Earth Hour at 8:30pm, the lights will be turned off and the music will begin by candlelight.

Performers include one of Brisbane’s favourite sopranos, Leslie Martin, whose stunning voice has taken her to Opera Australia, Opera Queensland and to a career in Europe.

Alongside this experienced singer, Aria Productions are proud to be showcasing two exciting young talents in Mia Yaniw (Mezzo Soprano) and Iain Henderson (Tenor).

General admission tickets for Earth Hour Candlelight Opera Gala are available for purchase from Ticketek with prices from $20.00. See Ticketek for more information.

As well as providing valuable performance experience to emerging Queensland talent, Earth Hour Candlelight Opera Gala will also raise funds for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Wesley Mission Brisbane.

Wesley Mission Brisbane was established in 1907 and leads the way in providing care for kids, families, youth, the elderly, the homelss, the disadvantaged and those living with disability. www.wmb.org.au

"Sapori e Piaceri" Italian Lunch (ticketed event)

WHEN: Sunday, 3 June 2012
TIME: from 12.00 pm
WHERE: 4/828 Sandgate Rd. - Clayfield 4011 Qld

Come and celebrate the official closing event for Italian Week 2012 at Viale Canova Restaurant.

Massimo and Lorenzo menu is inspired to the Italian Week theme "Sapori e Piaceri" - Tastes and Pleasures with typical Italian dishes.

5 Course Menu

Aperitivo
Savoury on arrival

Verdi, Prosecco and Rossini

Antipasto - Entry

Breasola, Rucola and Grana
(Bresaola, Rocket and Parmesan)

Wine - Pino Grigio

Primo -
Fettucine verdi al canguro affumicato, crema e zucchine
(Green fettucine with smoked kangaroo, cream and zucchini)

Wine - Pino Noir

Secondo - Main
Bistecca Fiorentina and verdure miste
Fiorentina steak and mixed vegetables

Wine - Valpollicella

Dolce - Dessert

Gelato tricolore
(Green, White and Red Ice Cream)

Coffee or tea

Price: $ 80 per person

Please RSVP by Thurday 31 May:

Italian Bicycles Design Exhibition (free event)

WHEN: Saturday, 2 June 2012
TIME: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000

The excellence of the Italian bicycle industry will be display on the Brisbane City centre on the Queen Street Mall Stage.

Come and join the Italian Bicycles staff who will explain everything about this handmade bicycles.

Take a picture with your favourite bicycles!

Lombardo Italian Bikes - Bicycles Hand-Made in Italy since 1952
The Lombardo Vintage and Prestige series are designed with love as precious jewels for the everyday leisure rider. Apart from being stunning beautiful in their appearance these Italian Bikes are extremely comfortable to ride for both short and long distance trips. The know-how at the base of this production is 60 years old, delivering every kind of rider a marvelous stylish and uniquely strong Italian bicycle for a memorable ride!

 

Taste of Italy - "Dolci" Tasting (fundraising event)

WHEN: Saturday, 2 June 2012
TIME: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
WHERE: Pennisi Cuisine Distributors, 17 Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba, 4102 QLD

Experience the Italian expression of sweet food during this fundraising event for the Hear and Say at Pennisi Cuisine Distributors.

Pennisi makes available delicious degustation plates for $5 each to be donated to the Hear and Say.

The degustation plate includes:

• - bread with Nutella
• - bread with jam
• - torrone chopped
• - selection of biscuits
• - panettone

- PLUS a raffle ticket. By signing up for the Italian Club you will be put in the draw to win one of the two prizes generously make available by Pennisi with a selection of Italian food.

Raffle tickets can be also separate purchased for $2 each from Monday 21 May to Saturday 2 June 2012.

The money collected will be donated to the Hear and Say, Brisbane based charity for children born deaf or hearing impaired.

Waiters Race - The Party at Cloudland (free event)

WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012
TIME: 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm
WHERE: Cloudland, 641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, 4006, QLD

Following the the Brisbane International Waiters Race on Friday afternoon in the Queen Street Mall, join waiters and waitresses representing restaurants in Brisbane  at Cloudland...the Waiters Race party will start at 8.00 pm till late!

The party is open to everyone! All will be welcome...come and celebrate with the participant teams and organizers the success of this multicultural, fun, exciting and fundraising event!

The main objective of this event is to collectively raise  $50,000 for Hear and Say Centre and and sponsor deaf or hearing impaired children through the Hear and Say program so that they can learn to hear, to listen and to speak.

Italian Movie Screening - “Lezioni di cioccolato” (ticketed event)

WHEN: Thursday, 31 May 2012
TIME: 6.30 pm
WHERE: Casa Italia Community Centre, 26 Gray St. New Farm 4005

To celebrate Italian Week 2012, the Brisbane Dante Alighieri Society, the students of Italian at Griffith University and Casa Italia Community Centre are pleased to organise the screening of the movie “Lezioni di cioccolato” (“Lessons in Chocolate”, in Italian with English subtitles), courtesy of the Australian National Film and Sound Archive.

Light refreshment and presentation of the movie will be provided by the Griffith Students before the screening.

Entry $20.00
Concession for students $15.00

50% of the profit will be donated to the Hear and Say

RSVP by Monday 28 May (3356 7731 or danteb@bigpond.net.au with the subject “Lezioni di cioccolato”) 

 

Traditional Italian Dancing - La Tammurriata (free event)

WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012
TIME: 6.00 pm - 6.30 pm
WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000

Carmen Gentile, young and talented Italian dancer from Campania, in collaboration with Women of the World Brisbane (WOW) by Rise & Shine will perfom a series of dances. The dances that we’ll offer are a fusion of different styles with tradtional and modern Italian music: fun, contagious and very entertaining!

We no speak Americano: a jazzy dance with a cheeky tap dancing style
Be Italian: a pure sensual style with tambourines and a bit of tango
Mambo Italiano: a fun mambo style, very funky and entertaining.
The Tammurriata ('O Ball 'ncopp 'o Tammurr). La Tammurriara is a dance from Campania, simpler form of the classic Tarantella - it used to be a devotion dance and a courtship dance later on.

The dance, the music ... they change your life! Or at least make it better, more alive, adding a surplus of physical, intellectual and emotional activities.
The music, the dance and the popular culture penetrate you along with the origins of the land of your parents or your grandparents, with the simplicity of the tools with which "we play the music and we dance".


Women of the World Brisbane (WOW) is organised by Rise & Shine Inc (www.riseandshine.org.au)  a not for profit association dedicated to reshaping and empowering a women way of life!

Women of the World Brisbane (WOW) bring Australian and immigrant women together to blend cultures & share ideas, to listen to their needs & to help each other, to create a contagious atmosphere joining their different experiences and to have fun together!

At WOW any woman can feel at home wherever they come from and find friends for life!

Italian Week Concerts - Andrea Valeri and Michael Fix (free event)

WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012
TIME: 4.00 pm - 4.30 pm
WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000

Australian guitarist Michael Fix and and young Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri participate in a series of free show in the Queen Street Mall stage as part of Italian Week 2012.

Artist profiles
Andrea Valeri  - Performing professionally from the tender age of sixteen, he has garnered much success all around the globe. Now, at the age of 20, defined as the Prince of fingerstyle guitar, and a new acoustic music Ambassador, Andrea is already a veteran of the many acoustic guitar festivals that take place world-wide, sharing the stage, recording and collaborating with the greatest guitar players the world has to offer.

Michael Fix -  A leading exponent of contemporary acoustic guitar and a consummate performer - and he makes it look so easy!

Listen to the entertaining sounds of top Italian and Italian/Australian artists, as they give a free concert in the heart of town. Four hours of free concert at Queen Street Mall.

4.00 pm - 4.30 pm: Andrea Valeri
5.00 pm - 5.30 pm: Art Phillips

6.00 pm - 6.30 pm: Traditional Italian Dance - La Tammurriata
7.00 pm - 7.30 pm: Art Phillips

Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall is Queensland’s premier shopping destination. This vibrant shopping and lifestyle precinct lies at the heart of Brisbane City and is arguably Australia’s most successful pedestrian mall, playing host to over 26 million visitors a year.
It has long been considered Brisbane’s city heart, the place you head with friends and family if it’s fun and entertainment you seek. With the ‘QSM Live’ program, cinemas, a casino, many dining options, plus major events such as Italian Week calling the Queen Street Mall home, you won’t find it hard amusing yourself.

Andrea Valeri - Acoustic Guitar Spectacular Tour (ticketed event)

WHEN: Wednesday, 30 May 2012
TIME: 7.30 pm
WHERE: The Majestic Theatre, 3 Factory Street, Pomona Qld 4568

Australian guitarist Nick Charles, Robbie Long, and young Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri participate in a series of concerts named "Acoustic Guitar Spectacular" and the tour will take place in May and June and it will be part of Italian Week 2012.

The concert run for two hours and a half hours, with each player featuring as a soloist in the first half, and all players sharing the stage in the second half.

One night – three incredible guitarists.  The show features solo and combined performances, guitar fireworks and beautiful songs from an electric range of styles including blues, jazz, country, classical and contemporary.

Doors open at 6 pm for a 7.30 pm start

Tickets:
$24.80 full - Adult
$17.80 Concession

 

Italian Week at Jan Powers Market - Reddacliff Place (free event)

WHEN: Wednesday, 30 May 2012

TIME: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm
WHERE: Reddacliff Place, between Brisbane Square (the BCC building) and the Treasury Casino

Local foodie Jan Power transforms her famous Farmers Markets in the centre of Brisbane City at the top of the Queen Street Mall, Reddacliff Place.

Cooking demonstration
Traditional Italian food
Murano Glass
and much more...enrolment to Italian language courses and Italian dance classes, wide range of Italian merchandise...t-shirts, shirts, hoodies, zip jackets...

Experience the Italian expression of freshest fruit, crispest vegetables and leanest cuts of meat right here in the city.

The Italian Gastronomic experience starts at the markets with the gathering of the freshest and best ingredients - see how it done at 'Il Mercato Italiano'

Only on during Italian Week.

 

Andrea Valeri and Michael Fix in Concert (free event)

WHEN: Tuesday, 29 May 2012

TIME: 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm
WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000

Australian guitarist Michael Fix and and young Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri participate in a series of free show in the Queen Street Mall stage as part of Italian Week 2012.

Artist profiles

Andrea Valeri  - Performing professionally from the tender age of sixteen, he has garnered much success all around the globe. Now, at the age of 20, defined as the Prince of fingerstyle guitar, and a new acoustic music Ambassador, Andrea is already a veteran of the many acoustic guitar festivals that take place world-wide, sharing the stage, recording and collaborating with the greatest guitar players the world has to offer.

Michael Fix -  A leading exponent of contemporary acoustic guitar and a consummate performer - and he makes it look so easy!

Coffee Making Demonstration by Vittoria Coffee (free event)

WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012

TIME: 2.30 pm
WHERE: Queen Street Mall Stage, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000

The Brisbane International Waiters Race will be preceded by Coffee Making Demonstration by Vittoria Coffee.

Barista form Vittoria Coffee will show and explain how best make a coffee! \

 

Brisbane International Waiters Race (free event)

WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012
TIME: 3.00pm
WHERE: Queen Street Mall

The Brisbane International Waiters Race is a fundraising, highly visible, fun and exiting multicultural event. The main objective is to collectively raise  $50,000 for Hear and Say Centre and and sponsor deaf or hearing impaired children through the Hear and Say program so that they can learn to hear, to listen and to speak.

Waiters and waitresses representing restaurants in Queensland will gather in The Queen Street Mall to compete in a race with a difference-the runners have to carry Vittoria Coffee coffee cups on a tray without spilling a drop.

The waiters' race, or Corsa dei Camerieri in Italian, an annual event during Italian Week features waiters and waitresses mostly from Italian restaurants competing from the title of brisbane Fastest Cameriere.

About the Waiters Race
The famous Waiters Race - Course des garçons de café  - originated in Europe in the early 1900s and has become a popular and entertaining internationally recognised community event. Each Waiters Race gathers thousands of excited spectators in cities and villages in over 53 countries around the world.

Pizza Masterclass (fundraising event)

WHEN: Tuesday, 29 May 2012
TIME: 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm
WHERE: 78 Taylor Street, Bulimba, 4171, QLD

Join Gourmet Italian and its Pizza Masterclass. 100% of the profits of the class will be donated to the Hear and Say and part of the fundraising campaign which Italian Week has been promoting.

Italian Pizza Masterclass
Your class meets at the Taylor Street Kitchen in Bulimba. You'll start by making your own dough from scratch, and then go step by step through the process of crafting the perfect pizza.  Topics covered include:
The best dough anywhere-- made by you!
Stretching techniques for forming the perfect crust
Thin or thick crust
Easy Tomato pizza sauce
Classic garlic oil to add that authentic Italian flavour
Knowing your ingredients: understanding balance, order and proportions when applying them
Much, much more!


Please arrive at 6pm for a glass of wine and chat before the class starts at 6.30pm, which finishes at 9.30pm.

Bookings:  Secure online bookings available at http://www.gourmetitalia.com.au/classbookings.html  or contact Nadia Salvetti directly if you prefer to pay via direct deposit.
Contact/Enquiries: Call Nadia Salvetti on 0414 391 303 or email info@gourmetitalia.com.au
Price: $90 per person
Maximum number: 10 people

Dress comfortably please wear closed in shoes -- we'll provide aprons for all to wear -- and be prepared to eat some spectacular pizza of your own creation! In addition to all the pizza you'll eat while enjoying a glass of wine or beer, you'll head home with Gourmet Italia’s detailed guide to Make Perfect Pizza at Home.  

What Is Not Included?  Everything you'll need to make fantastic pizzas during class is provided. Plus, should you wish to invest in your own home pizza-making equipment, our retail store is your one-stop shop for the finest in pizza-making gear.

Taste of Italy - Savoury Tasting (fundraising event)

WHEN: Saturday, 26 May 2012
TIME: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
WHERE: Pennisi Cuisine Distributors, 17 Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba, 4102 QLD

Experience the Italian expression of savoury food during this fundraising event for the Hear and Say at Pennisi Cuisine Distributors.

Pennisi makes available delicious degustation plates for $5 each to be donated to the Hear and Say.

The degustation plate includes:
- Taralli & Grissini
- Selection of Italian Olives
- Artichokes
- Sliced Eggplants
- Sundried Tomatos
- Sliced Mortadella and Salame

PLUS a raffle ticket. By signing up for the Italian Club you will be put in the draw to win one of the two prizes generously make available by Pennisi with a selection of Italian food.

Raffle tickets can be also separate purchased for $5 each from Monday 21 May to Saturday 2 June 2012.

The money collected will be donated to the Hear and Say, Brisbane based charity  for children born deaf or hearing impaired.

Italian Week Concerts - Art Phillips (free event)

WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012
TIME: 5.00 pm - 5.30 pm and 7.00 pm - 7.30 pm
WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000

Italian-American guitarist Art Phillips 'Arturo Di Filippo' participates in a free concert in the Queen Street Mall stage as part of Italian Week 2012.

Art Phillips grew up learning the traditional instrumental music of Italy in his grandpa’s kitchen where food, family, love of life and the passion of music all came together.

Accomplished screen composer Art Phillips has worked on numerous film and television soundtracks and performed with industry legends Barry Manilow and Demis Roussos.

Listen to the entertaining sounds of top Italian and Italian/Australian artists, as they give a free concert in the heart of town. Four hours of free concert at Queen Street Mall.

4.00 pm - 4.30 pm: Andrea Valeri

5.00 pm - 5.30 pm: Art Phillips

6.00 pm - 6.30 pm: Traditional Italian Dance - La Tammurriata

7.00 pm - 7.30 pm: Art Phillips

Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall is Queensland’s premier shopping destination. This vibrant shopping and lifestyle precinct lies at the heart of Brisbane City and is arguably Australia’s most successful pedestrian mall, playing host to over 26 million visitors a year.

It has long been considered Brisbane’s city heart, the place you head with friends and family if it’s fun and entertainment you seek. With the ‘QSM Live’ program, cinemas, a casino, many dining options, plus major events such as Italian Week calling the Queen Street Mall home, you won’t find it hard amusing yourself.

ART PHILLIPS – memories from “CHITARRE ACUSTICHE D’ITALIA”

Each of the songs included in “Chitarre Acustiche d’Italia” have been an important element  for the music career of the two-time Emmy and APRA awarded artist composer Art Phillips (Arturo Di FIlippo). The Italian heritage of his father and grandfather and their love for music, drove Art into the music scene and inspired him to create, after more than 30 years of global  success, a tribute album like this. This album is the story of Italian family memories and traditions. Below, Art Phillips explains the feelings and memories related to each track contained on the album.

Italian Motor Vehicles Exhibition (free event)

WHEN: Saturday, 2 June 2012

TIME: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000

The Fiat is an italian classic. Get up close with vintage and modern designs from one of Italy's most loved car brands.

A combination of classic and modern Fiat cars will be showcased in the Queen Street Mall in collaboration with the Fiat Car Club of Queensland. 

Join the Fiat Car Club QLD, talked with the car owners and share your passion for motor vehicle with them!

Andrea Valeri - Acoustic Guitar Spectacular Tour (ticketed event)

Italian Week special Feature 

Andrea Valeri - Acoustic Guitar Spectacular Tour (ticketed event)
WHEN: Sunday, 3 June 2012
TIME: 2.00 pm
WHERE: 'Old Petrie Town' Dayboro Road, Petrie, Qld 4502

Australian guitarist Nick Charles, Robbie Long, and young Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri participate in a series of concerts named "Acoustic Guitar Spectacular" and the tour will take place in May and June and it will be part of Italian Week 2012.

The concert run for two hours and a half hours, with each player featuring as a soloist in the first half, and all players sharing the stage in the second half.

One night – three incredible guitarists.  The show features solo and combined performances, guitar fireworks and beautiful songs from an electric range of styles including blues, jazz, country, classical and contemporary.

Price: $20.00 adults, $12.00 14 & under

Bookings: 07 3285 1375

Artist name: Andrea Valeri
Place of birth: Pontedera (Pisa, Tuscany, Italy)

Performing professionally from the tender age of sixteen, he has garnered much success all around the globe. Now, at the age of 20, defined as the Prince of fingerstyle guitar, and a new acoustic music Ambassador, Andrea is already a veteran of the many acoustic guitar festivals that take place world-wide, sharing the stage, recording and collaborating with the greatest guitar players the world has to offer.

Andrea Valeri performing 'Sultans of swing'

 

Chef Romeo Rigo at Sofitel Central Brisbane

WHEN: Friday, 8 June 2012 - Tuesday, 31 July 2012
TIME:
WHERE: 249 Turbot Street Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

Where the finest in Italian flair meets French Hospitality…Thyme2 interactive restaurant adds a belissimo touch to the menu.

Accompanying the traditional Thyme2 fare in June and July, tour eight r egions of Italiawith the best of Italian delicacies.

Renowned guest chef Romeo Rigo will be appearing:

Friday 1 and Saturday 2 June

Live entertainment featuring master accordionist, Joseph Castorina from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.

Reservations essential. Advantage Plus members welcome.

Sofitel Brisbane Central - Thyme2
249 Turbot Street  Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

PH 3835 3535
www.sofitelbrisbane.com.au