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.
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
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.
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.
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”)
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.
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.
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'
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.
Our aim is to help all children to hear, listen and speak so they can attend a regular school, have wider career choices and can more fully participate in their community. Hear and Say interfaces state-of-the-art hearing technology (digital hearing aids and implantable technology such as cochlear implants) with the Auditory-Verbal Therapy approach. We are committed to using clinical research to measure outcomes.
Born in Milano and raised in Australia, Alessandro has spent extensive time living and working in Italy and is the Executive Producer of the Official Italian Week festival in Queensland, an Initiative of the Italian Consulate.
