Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Opera Queensland present "La Traviata"
La Traviata, a production of Giuseppe Verdi's classic opera, it's recommended by Brisbane News.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Italian Wines
Take a quick lesson in the language so yuo can linger over the choices on offer with the increase in Italian imports.
Brisbane News focus on Italian Week's protagonists
They came in search of a better life and were met with distrust and discrimination. Yet now the Italian and Greek cultures are firmly entrenched in the life of Australia.
When my mother was five she spent 20 days on a boat coming to Australia from Calabria, in the south of Italy. Once settled in her new school, she was picked on by the Aussie kids who called her a wog and made fun of her salami and provolone panini while they ate tidy Vegemite sandwiches. She used to cut school to avoid their taunts.
Stories like these are common among migrants who came to Australia during and after World War II in search of a better life and, no all thar long ago, I too ran into trouble for having olives in my packed lunches in primary school.
Now we see paninis and antipasti every second cafe, Italian regularly polls as this nation's favourite cuisine, and Mediterranean cultures are celebrated in popular festivals.
Italian Week on Brisbane News
It doesnt't get any more Italian than Peroni beer, prosecco, arancini and pizza, and Brisbane's Italo-Australian community turned out in force to enjoy it.
The occasion was the launch of Italian Week (May 26 - June 2), which Brisbane News is proud to be sponsoring, and the venue was Marca restaurant in Albion.
Guests, including the Consul of Italy, Francesco Capecchi, were treated to a fine spread from chef Mario Cali, and Fil D'Arro weighed in with the wine.
Italian Week 2009: i festeggiamenti per la fine dell'evento.
Con il ricevimento ufficiale per le celebrazioni del 63esimo anniversario della Fondazione della Repubblica si e' conclusa la Settimana Italiana.
Si e' conclusa con il ricevimento ufficiale per le autorita' alla presenza di Annastacia Palaszcuk, ministro del governo statale per gli Affari Multiculturali, la Settimana Italiana 2009 per le celebrazioni del 63esimo Anniversario della Fondazione della Repubblica Italiana. La Settimana, organizzata in Brisbane dal consolato d'Italia, in collaborazione con New Realm Media, ha incluso anche la borsa di studio offerta da Steve Pellegrino.
Indigenous children studying Italian in the rainforest village fo Kuranda
Courier Mail:
Kuranda District State College students, some as young as 7, have illustrated a Dreamtime story - written in English , Italian and Djabugay - that has been published in Florence as part of a school project.
And, after the story was featured on Italy's public television network, book sales haven taken off.
Kuranda District State College students, some as young as 7, have illustrated a Dreamtime story - written in English , Italian and Djabugay - that has been published in Florence as part of a school project.
And, after the story was featured on Italy's public television network, book sales haven taken off.
Italian Festival's promotion
Brisbane is set to embrace all things Italian for the third consecutive year when Italian Week hits the city from MAy 26 to June 2.
Italian Week is the offical celebration of Italian National Day, the Festa della Repubblica, an initiative of the Consulate of Italy in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
This year;s week-long festivities will offer a colourful program jam-pacjed with Italy;s finest food, wine, fashion, music, literature, history and sport.
Festival producer Alessandro Sorbello says Italian Week 2009 will provide a unique insight into Italian culture through a range of events and activities for all ages and nationalities.
La bella vita @ Queen Street Mall
Fashion designers from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE will showcase thei Italian-inspired creations at Italian Fashion Week.
Eighteen students were handpicked to exhibit their garments in the fashion extravaganza which will be held in Queen Street Mall from May 29-31.
The talented young designers will have their creations paraded alongside collections from fashion success stories such as Elio Moda and Subfusco.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Lisa Hunt in concert @ Reddacliff Place
Si esibirà in concerto domenica 31 maggio con gli artisti italiani Marco Evans e Paolo Diotti.
Fra gli evnti in programma alla Settimana Italiana (Italian Week) che si terrà in Brisbane dal 26 maggio al 2 giugno 2009, e i molteplici colori che animeranno la città , ce ne è uno che brillerà più degli altri: quello di Lisa Hunt, la sua esibizione sarà simbolo di una mirabile sintesi fra culture.
Fra gli evnti in programma alla Settimana Italiana (Italian Week) che si terrà in Brisbane dal 26 maggio al 2 giugno 2009, e i molteplici colori che animeranno la città , ce ne è uno che brillerà più degli altri: quello di Lisa Hunt, la sua esibizione sarà simbolo di una mirabile sintesi fra culture.
Italian Week Festival @ Queen Street Mall
All things Italian will take centre stage in Brisbane for Italian Week from May 26 to June 2.
The CBD will be a hive of activity, including performances of highlights from Romeo and Juliet at the Queen Street Mall stage on May 26,28 and 30.
The CBD will be a hive of activity, including performances of highlights from Romeo and Juliet at the Queen Street Mall stage on May 26,28 and 30.
Top Choice: Italian dishes @ Italian Week
Celebrate the launch of Italian Week today with a dinner at Nundah's Cortina Pizzeria Restaurant.
The restaurant is owned by husband and wife Vittorio Greco and Barbara Fazzi and offers a simple ambience complemented by the owners' passion for quality in their ingredients, resulting in a menu of classic Italian dishes.
The restaurant is owned by husband and wife Vittorio Greco and Barbara Fazzi and offers a simple ambience complemented by the owners' passion for quality in their ingredients, resulting in a menu of classic Italian dishes.
Italian flair on the Italian Fashion Week's catwalk
Theresa Lariza's designs on becoming an internationally renowed fashion designer have taken a stride in the right direction.
The Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE fashion graduate was one of 18 handpicked to showcase their Italian inspired creations as part of 2009 Italian Week celebrations.
The Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE fashion graduate was one of 18 handpicked to showcase their Italian inspired creations as part of 2009 Italian Week celebrations.
Italian Fashion Week: fashion passion
Brooksfield's Tahli Accad will showcase her Italian-inspired creations at Italian Week celebrations this weekend.
The Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) student is among 18 fashion students handpicked to showcase their garments in the fashion extravaganza which runs in the Queen Street Mall from May 29 to 31.
MSIT Fashion education manager Liz Reynolds said that Italian Week was a fantastic opportunity for students to show creative flair with their designs and work with established designers.
The Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) student is among 18 fashion students handpicked to showcase their garments in the fashion extravaganza which runs in the Queen Street Mall from May 29 to 31.
MSIT Fashion education manager Liz Reynolds said that Italian Week was a fantastic opportunity for students to show creative flair with their designs and work with established designers.
Italian Fashion Week Celebration
The work of Wynnum fashion students Edwina Tait, 18, and Stacey O'Keeffe, of Capalaba, will be showcased during parades to mark Italian Fashion Week Celebrations.
Ms Tait's design was shortlisted with the works of 18 students selected from a 450-strong entry field from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE.
Ms Tait's design was shortlisted with the works of 18 students selected from a 450-strong entry field from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE.
The Italian inspiration @ Italian Fashion Week
The creations of Morningside fashion designer Melinda Toomey will be on show yhis week.
Melinda is among 18 fashion designers from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE showcasing their Italian-inspired creations at Italian Fashion Week.
The students were handpicked to exhibit their garments in the fashion extravaganza which will be held in Queen Street Mall from May 29-31.
Melinda is among 18 fashion designers from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE showcasing their Italian-inspired creations at Italian Fashion Week.
The students were handpicked to exhibit their garments in the fashion extravaganza which will be held in Queen Street Mall from May 29-31.
TAFE on Italian Fashion Week and Michel Di Bartol with his book
Tarragindi is a long way from Tuscany but doesn't mean its cosmopolitan reach has not extended to the Brisbane suburb.
Up and coming local fashion designer Caitlin Rowe is one of 18 Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) students who have been handpicked to showcase their garments as part of Italian Fashion Week.
Michele Di Bartolo said the recipes drew on the Sicilian culinary tradition of simple, peasant food so were simple and easy to make.
Up and coming local fashion designer Caitlin Rowe is one of 18 Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) students who have been handpicked to showcase their garments as part of Italian Fashion Week.
Michele Di Bartolo said the recipes drew on the Sicilian culinary tradition of simple, peasant food so were simple and easy to make.
Marco Evans in Brisbane for the Italian Week
Well-groomed pop singer Marco Evans brought a touch of Milan to Italian Week festivities with his Sunday afternoon set at the top of Queen St Mall.
The Italian Idol vocal coach (whose suspiciously non-Italian-sounding surname hints at a touch of pop star re-invention) ripped out a one-hour set mixing "famous songs of Italy with a lot of songs of American culture".
The Italian Idol vocal coach (whose suspiciously non-Italian-sounding surname hints at a touch of pop star re-invention) ripped out a one-hour set mixing "famous songs of Italy with a lot of songs of American culture".
The festival of the Italian life
Italians have taken over Alderley in the lead up to a festival which celebrates the culture, history, and food of the boot-shaped country.
Italian Week organiser Alessandro Sorbello said the week-long celebrations was now in its third year and provided an insight into Italian culture.
Italian Week organiser Alessandro Sorbello said the week-long celebrations was now in its third year and provided an insight into Italian culture.
City North News: Italian Festival
The wonderfully warm hospitality of the Mura family will be on display at Cosi Ristorante Italiano on May 31 when they treat their guests to feast of Italian fare to celebrate Italian Week celebrations with A Night In Sardinia.
Bella Cosi Modern Italian Restaurant's Italian Week Event
Fashion, food, music and all things Italian are to be on show at Chermside's Bella Cosi Restaurant on May 27 as part of Italian Week celebrations.
Italian Opera @ Lyric Theatre
Cultural highlight of Italian Week was Queensland Opera's VIP performance of Verdi's romantic tearjerker La Traviata.
Italian Fashion Week @ Italian Week 2009
Italians are renowed as suave dressers with well-cut suits, hand-stitched boots and good looks to set off any outfit. See for yourself when Italian-inspired designs parade on Queen Street Mall this Saturday for Italian Week.
The Sicilian Kitchen by Michele Di’Bartolo @ Italian Week Celebrations
Food and family were at the core of Michele Di Bartolo's upbringing.
Memories of sitting in her grandmother's kitchen watching her cook, coupled with a trip to her ancestral home of Sicily in 2005, spurred the lawyer to put pen to paper upon her return.
The result is The Sicilian Kitchen, a memoir with a liberal dash of traditional, homestyles Sicilian recipes scattered trhoughout.
"When I came back after three months, I just felt the need to write about my family's culture and history, and growing up as a migrant in Brisbane," Ms Di Bartolo said.
Memories of sitting in her grandmother's kitchen watching her cook, coupled with a trip to her ancestral home of Sicily in 2005, spurred the lawyer to put pen to paper upon her return.
The result is The Sicilian Kitchen, a memoir with a liberal dash of traditional, homestyles Sicilian recipes scattered trhoughout.
"When I came back after three months, I just felt the need to write about my family's culture and history, and growing up as a migrant in Brisbane," Ms Di Bartolo said.
Bmag: 5 of the best...Viva Italia
There's more to Italy than good food - the fast cars, the music, the coffee! And you can get a taste of it all during Italian Week from 26 May to 2 June. Most of the events are free, including "Italian Fashion Week" showings, an Italian Motot Expo and the Italian Waiters race as well as musical recitals at Reddacliff Place in the city.
Taste test: Alessandro Sorbello samples the delights of Bella Così Modern Italian Restaurant
When it comes to fine cuisine, Italians know how to please.
This year Italian Week is set to impress Queensland's 100.000 strong Italian community - and the rest of Brisbane when it kicks off on Tuesday at the Queen St Mall.
Executive producer of Italian Week, Alessandro Sorbello, looks forward to showcasing the best of Italy's culinary sensations, culture, and fashion.
"It's not just a festival for Italians, it's an Italian festival for everyone," Mr Sorbello said.
This year Italian Week is set to impress Queensland's 100.000 strong Italian community - and the rest of Brisbane when it kicks off on Tuesday at the Queen St Mall.
Executive producer of Italian Week, Alessandro Sorbello, looks forward to showcasing the best of Italy's culinary sensations, culture, and fashion.
"It's not just a festival for Italians, it's an Italian festival for everyone," Mr Sorbello said.
Jan Powers - Italian Markets and Entertainment
Food guru Jan Powers will salute Italian food and wine at her wednesday market next week.
"I researched farmers market in Italy and all over the Europe before I launched the concept in Brisbane", Jan said.
"Italian farmers markets from small villages to the big cities, like Venice or Florence, are a delight to the senses!"
"I researched farmers market in Italy and all over the Europe before I launched the concept in Brisbane", Jan said.
"Italian farmers markets from small villages to the big cities, like Venice or Florence, are a delight to the senses!"
La Bella Vita in Brisbane with Alessandro Sorbello and Mario Cali
There are plenty of Italian habits which have been embraced with gusto by Australians - alfresco dining and the consumption of great coffee to name just two.
But if Alessandro Sorbello, pictured below right with Marca chef/ owner Mario Cali, has his way, we'll soon be adpoting quite a few more.
As executive producer for Italian Week (may 26-June 2) it's Sorbello's job to broaden appreciation of all that's great about Italy.
As executive producer for Italian Week (may 26-June 2) it's Sorbello's job to broaden appreciation of all that's great about Italy.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
The Italian Ambassador at the Launch of Italian Fashion Week
At the official Launch of Italian Fashion Week in Australia, Elio Marzullo creative director of the label Elio Moda, the Italian Consul, The Ambassador of Italy, Gian Ludovico de Martino di Montegiordano and Italian Week Executive Producer Alessandro Sorbello celebrate a successful international collaboration between the Queensland and Australian Government after the Italian Fashion on Show in the Queen Street Mall.
Italian Fashion Week is an event organized to promote Italian design and Made In Italy. Appreciated and valued the world over, Italian fashion and Style is has inspired countless designers and stylists. During Italian Week, Italian born designer Elio Marzullo owner and creative director of the label Elio Moda showcases Italian designs and Italian Inspired works from designers such as Subfusco and emerging stylists from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE, fashion who have created a range of Italian Inspired designs. Where:- Queen Street Mall Stage
During the interval, Fatima Scialdone performed 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, a truly international phenomenon who has toured extensively around the world. Born in Gaeta, a beautiful peninsula near the Amalfi Coast, Fatima is a Graduate of the National Academy of Dramatic arts in Rome and is the quintessential Italian Diva, her versatility is apparent as she has studied classical and modern ballet, the waltz, the polka, the flamenco.
Quest Newspapers coverage of Italian Week and Italian Fashion Week
Degustation dinner anyone? Decadent wine-matched lunch? Choices abound in Brisbane in upcoming weeks. Here are just a few…
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/blogs/story/treat-for-foodies-all-over-town/
BRISBANE: All things Italian will take centre stage in Brisbane for Italian Week from May 26 to June 2. The CBD will be a hive of activity, including performances of highlights from Romeo and Juliet at the Queen Street Mall stage on May 26, 28 and 30
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/news/story/latin-theme-fit-for-a-queen/
BRISBANE: Food guru Jan Power will salute Italian food and wine at her Wednesday market next week. “I researched farmers markets in Italy and all over Europe before I launched the concept in Brisbane,” Jan said. http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/news/story/italy-makes-mark-at-markets
Metropolitan South Institute of Tafe fashion students did a dress rehearsal of their garments, which will be part of Italian Fashion Week parades in the City this weekend - Pictures: Dale Haberfield and Jim Campey See and buy thousands of photos at Newsphotoshttp://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/photos/gallery/top-threads-italian-style
THERESA Lariza’s designs on becoming an internationally renowned fashion designer have taken a stride in the right direction. The Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE fashion graduate was one of 18 handpicked to showcase their Italian inspired creations as part of 2009 Italian Week celebrations. http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/italian-flair-on-catwalk/
THE work of Wynnum fashion students Edwina Tait, 18, and Stacey O’Keeffe, of Capalaba, will be showcased during parades to mark Italian Fashion Week celebrations. Ms Tait’s design was shortlisted with the works of 18 students selected from a 450-strong entry field from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE. http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/fashion-students-in-italian-week-show/
BROOKFIELD’S Tahli Accad will showcase her Italian-inspired creations at Italian Week celebrations this weekend. The Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) student is among 18 fashion students handpicked to showcase their garments in the fashion extravaganza which runs in the Queen Street Mall from May 29 to 31.
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/italian-inspiration-for-designers/
HER mother is Zimbabwean and her father South African, but Kirsten Reynolds has turned to Italy as inspiration for her latest fashion collection. The Springwood designer’s garments will be paraded on the runway in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall this weekend during Italian Week celebrations. http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/kirsten-has-big-designs-on-success/
THE creations of Morningside fashion designer Melinda Toomey will be on show this week. Melinda is among 18 fashion designers from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE showcasing their Italian-inspired creations at Italian Fashion Week. The students were handpicked to exhibit their garments in the fashion extravaganza which will be held in Queen Street Mall from May 29-31.
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/italian-inspiration-bellissimo/
FOOD and family were at the core of Michele Di’Bartolo’s upbringing. Memories of sitting in her grandmother’s kitchen watching her cook, coupled with a trip to her ancestral home of Sicily in 2005, spurred the lawyer to put pen to paper upon her return. The result is The Sicilian Kitchen, a memoir with a liberal dash of traditional, home-style Sicilian recipes scattered throughout.
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/news/story/a-taste-of-sicily/
ALDERLEY: Italians have taken over Alderley in the lead up to a festival which celebrates the culture, history, and food of the boot-shaped country. Italian Week organizer Alessandro Sorbello said the week-long celebration was now in its third year and provided an insight into Italian culture. “We’re bringing the ‘la bella vita’ (life is beautiful) essence of Italy to Brisbane,” Mr Sorbello said. “This year’s celebration will capture the flare and excitement of one of the world’s oldest countries.
http://north-west-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/italian-life-celebrated/
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/blogs/story/treat-for-foodies-all-over-town/
BRISBANE: All things Italian will take centre stage in Brisbane for Italian Week from May 26 to June 2. The CBD will be a hive of activity, including performances of highlights from Romeo and Juliet at the Queen Street Mall stage on May 26, 28 and 30
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/news/story/latin-theme-fit-for-a-queen/
BRISBANE: Food guru Jan Power will salute Italian food and wine at her Wednesday market next week. “I researched farmers markets in Italy and all over Europe before I launched the concept in Brisbane,” Jan said. http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/news/story/italy-makes-mark-at-markets
Metropolitan South Institute of Tafe fashion students did a dress rehearsal of their garments, which will be part of Italian Fashion Week parades in the City this weekend - Pictures: Dale Haberfield and Jim Campey See and buy thousands of photos at Newsphotoshttp://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/photos/gallery/top-threads-italian-style
THERESA Lariza’s designs on becoming an internationally renowned fashion designer have taken a stride in the right direction. The Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE fashion graduate was one of 18 handpicked to showcase their Italian inspired creations as part of 2009 Italian Week celebrations. http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/italian-flair-on-catwalk/
THE work of Wynnum fashion students Edwina Tait, 18, and Stacey O’Keeffe, of Capalaba, will be showcased during parades to mark Italian Fashion Week celebrations. Ms Tait’s design was shortlisted with the works of 18 students selected from a 450-strong entry field from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE. http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/fashion-students-in-italian-week-show/
BROOKFIELD’S Tahli Accad will showcase her Italian-inspired creations at Italian Week celebrations this weekend. The Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) student is among 18 fashion students handpicked to showcase their garments in the fashion extravaganza which runs in the Queen Street Mall from May 29 to 31.
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/italian-inspiration-for-designers/
HER mother is Zimbabwean and her father South African, but Kirsten Reynolds has turned to Italy as inspiration for her latest fashion collection. The Springwood designer’s garments will be paraded on the runway in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall this weekend during Italian Week celebrations. http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/kirsten-has-big-designs-on-success/
THE creations of Morningside fashion designer Melinda Toomey will be on show this week. Melinda is among 18 fashion designers from Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE showcasing their Italian-inspired creations at Italian Fashion Week. The students were handpicked to exhibit their garments in the fashion extravaganza which will be held in Queen Street Mall from May 29-31.
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/italian-inspiration-bellissimo/
FOOD and family were at the core of Michele Di’Bartolo’s upbringing. Memories of sitting in her grandmother’s kitchen watching her cook, coupled with a trip to her ancestral home of Sicily in 2005, spurred the lawyer to put pen to paper upon her return. The result is The Sicilian Kitchen, a memoir with a liberal dash of traditional, home-style Sicilian recipes scattered throughout.
http://quest-news.whereilive.com.au/news/story/a-taste-of-sicily/
ALDERLEY: Italians have taken over Alderley in the lead up to a festival which celebrates the culture, history, and food of the boot-shaped country. Italian Week organizer Alessandro Sorbello said the week-long celebration was now in its third year and provided an insight into Italian culture. “We’re bringing the ‘la bella vita’ (life is beautiful) essence of Italy to Brisbane,” Mr Sorbello said. “This year’s celebration will capture the flare and excitement of one of the world’s oldest countries.
http://north-west-news.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/italian-life-celebrated/
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Italian Fashion Week Media launch in Brisbane
The front cover of the Liftout in the Courier Mail featured the launch of Alessandro Sorbello's production of Italain Fashion Week with Elio Marzullo and Fatima Scialdone, part of Italian Week 2009Viva Italian at Italian Fashion Week
Elio Marzullo from the Elio Moda label with Fatima Scialdone at the media launch of Italian Fashion Week in hte Queen Street Mall - Covered by the Courier Mail.
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