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, April 29, 2008

Brisbane City Football Club


Brisbane City Soccer Club, now called Brisbane City Football Club as from December 2006, originated in the hearts and minds of a small number of Italian migrants who not only brought their culture to their adopted land but also an undying love for 'calcio' (football). After much deliberation, the 'Azzurri' Club was founded in 1952 and headquarters was set up at Kedron Park.

This band of stalwarts set about the task of gaining promotion earnestly, and in 1959, with little money, great hope and tremendous spirit, won promotion into First Division. The Club then had to restructure its administration to cope with the professionalism of Queensland's Premier League, and in line with this, moved to Pineapple Park at Woolloongabba. The administration over the next few years was quite busy, evident by the change of the Club's grounds to Heath Park in 1962.

In 1963 the Club secured Spencer Park, which has been Brisbane City's home to date. It must be remembered that Spencer Park was a council dump, and part of the playing field was on the banks of Enoggera Creek. Most administrators of other clubs thought that Azzurri was suffering from 'spaghetti poisoning'. But, nevertheless, pursued by their dream, they pressed on regardless, and after 1,700 tip trucks of rubbish, 2 meters of ash and 60cm of topsoil, they had a field that was the envy of all other clubs in Brisbane.

Up to 1967 we produced wonderful and exciting football and the Club boasted no less than six Australian representatives that also wore the blue and white strip.

Brisbane City commenced fielding non-competitive junior teams in 1968. This proved such a success, that in 1969 six competitive junior teams were registered.

Supported by two decades of experience we moved into the seventies with confidence on and off the playing field, with improvements to the grounds, securing junior fields and the construction of the Clubhouse in 1974. The seventies were also known as the golden years, winning the Premiership in 1970, 1971 and 1976. Philips Cup winners, now known as the A-League, in 1977 and 1978 and Grand Final winners in 1970, 1971 and from 1973 to 1976.

In 1981 a 3000 capacity grandstand was built and on 17th May the 'Gino Merlo Stand' was opened. This achievement represented the Club's professional outlook and foresight in creating a tremendous atmosphere for the players and spectators to enjoy. We competed in the Philips League until 1986 and returned to the State League in 1987 and winning the Premiership in 1988.

Success followed in 1990 by winning the Grand Final. We struggled for a few years until 1995 where we secured the Premiership and in 1996 won the Queensland Cup. 1997 saw the beginning of the Premier League, in which Brisbane City was one of eight teams, and went on to win the Premiership and Grand Final. We continued to perform, winning Premierships in 1998 and 2000, Queensland Cup in 1998, 2001 and 2004, and Grand Finals in 1999 and 2001.
Brisbane City Football Club has achieved great success in competition at Local, State and National Level and will continue into the future with great optimism, hope and tremendous spirit, determination and enthusiasm.

http://www.brisbanecityfootball.com.au

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

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Program


Let yourself be a part of a thrilling, amazing, entertaining and above all mystifying adventure through Italy. Italian Week 2008, the adventure awaits YOU..... come feel the passion

Monday 26th May 2008

The Ultimate Coffee Experience
10am Di Bella Coffee Head Office, 82 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills
Traditional Cupping - This 2 hour course will begin will a full detailed factory tour where you will learn about coffee right from crop to cup giving you ‘ The Ultimate Coffee Experience’. We will then venture into the tasting room where you will have the chance to taste the differences between our unique Di Bella blends. Di Bella Coffee aims to improve coffee standards in people’s homes and cafes by providing education on all aspects of coffee and its use. We are always happy to take a hands-on approach to teaching you how to use your coffee equipment, offer advice or give tips on how to make that elusive ‘perfect’ cup of coffee. Tickets $20 Numbers Strictly Limited and Bookings Essential Phone (07) 3252 5858 .
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Barista Skills 2pm – 4pm Di Bella Coffee, 82 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills
This 2 hour course will begin will a full detailed factory tour where you will learn about coffee right from crop to cup giving you ‘The Ultimate Coffee Experience’. In this course you will experience an in depth approach to the art in coffee making! You will learn about the important techniques in coffee extraction and even discover the secret on how to turn milk into silk! The word barista (plural: baristi [masculine or mixed sex] or bariste [feminine]) is of Italian origin. In Italy, a barista is a bartender', who typically works behind a counter, serving both hot (such as espresso) and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.Tickets $20 Numbers Strictly Limited and Bookings Essential Phone (07) 3252 5858 .
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Architecture – Association Toscani nel Mondo for QLD e NT Monday 26th May, 6.00 pm.
The Association Toscani nel Mondo del Queensland & N. T. will organize a conference by Arch. Alessandro Barocchi on the subject: “Firenze, capoluogo della Toscana, genesi d’una citta’ dall’eta’ romana ad oggi”, c/o Cortina Restaurant, Sandgate Rd., Nundah. Refreshment will follow with typical food and Tuscan wine. Ticket $ 25. Bookings by 23 May: Association Toscani nel Mondo del Qld. & N.T.
segreteria@toscaniqldnt.org.au - Tel.no. 32525049 or gvittori@bigpond.com – tel. no. 0404542714.



Tuesday 27th May


Literary evening with Susan Parisi presenting ‘Blood of Dreams’ - At Viale Canova and Dolci Sapori, 828 Sandgate Road, Clayfield - 6pm
The Italian Consulate for Queensland and the Northern Territory and the
Dante Alighieri Society of Brisbane are proud to present Susan Parisi, author of Blood of Dreams. You are invited to meet Susan Parisi, author of Blood of Dreams at the launch of her novel of intrigue in the time of Carnevale. Come along and share the flavours and scents and sounds and mystery and passion and colours of the Venice of Casanova’s day.Susan’s award winning novel Blood of Dreams is an erotically-charged story of obsession, betrayal and murder that has been compared with Patrick Suskind’s Perfume and the lush historical fiction of Sarah Dunant. Set during the hedonism of Carnevale in 18th century Venice, Blood of Dreams is a complex journey of splendour and sacrifice. Sponsored by Dolci Sapori and Viale Canova, this literary event proudly supports The Official Italian Week celebrations . Tickets $30.00 Download Booking Form Places are strictly limited. Bookings close Friday May 23rd. Read More .. SOLD OUT







Wednesday 28th of May





Italian Week Cup Sponsored by Di Bella Coffee at Brisbane City Football Club from 6.00pm A fun filled evening of calcetto (5 a side half field soccer match). As current world champions, soccer is part of daily life in Italy and for this evening you can put together a team and play against other teams in 10 minute a side halves. To organise a team, or book a table for the Italia Cup please direct all inquires to Brisbane City Football Club Phone: (07) 3356 8834 Our office hours are between 6pm-9pm Monday to Thursday. Fax: (07) 3356 5144 Email: secretary@brisbanecityfootball.com.au Brisbane City Football Club, Spencer Park , 42 Newbery Street Newmarket Qld 4051 More Information


Thursday 29th May


The Ultimate Coffee Experience
Di Bella Coffee Head Office, 82 Abbotsford Road,
Bowen Hills 10am till 12.00pm
Traditional Cupping - This 2 hour course will begin will a full detailed factory tour where you will learn about coffee right from crop to cup giving you ‘ The Ultimate Coffee Experience’. We will then venture into the tasting room where you will have the chance to taste the differences between our unique Di Bella blends. Phillip Di Bella Says “Everyone knows Italians mastered coffee, and a lot of the first coffee makers in Australia were Italian migrants. They brought the coffee culture with them, but everyone who’s manufactured coffee here has done it exactly as they do in Italy." Tickets $20 Numbers Strictly Limited and Bookings Essential Phone (07) 3252 5858 .
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An Encounter with Gioachino Rossini 6.30pm Lyric Theatre, QPAC.
As part of its 2008 season Opera Queensland presents ‘The Barber of Seville’ . Sung in Italian with projected English translations.
The Barber of Seville, or The Useless Precaution (Il barbiere di Siviglia, ossia L'inutile precauzione) is an opera buffa in two acts by Gioachino Rossini with a libretto (based on Beaumarchais's comedy Le Barbier de Séville) by Cesare Sterbini. The première (under the title Almaviva, or the Useless Precaution) took place on February 20, 1816, at the Teatro Argentina, Rome. Act 1 - The square in front of Dr. Bartolo's house. In a public square outside Dr. Bartolo's house a band of musicians and a poor student named Lindoro are serenading, to no avail, the window of Rosina ("Ecco ridente in cielo"/"There laughing in the sky"). Lindoro, who is really Count Almaviva in disguise, hopes to make the beautiful Rosina love him for himself - not his money. Almaviva pays off the musicians who then depart, leaving him to brood alone.
Featuring the Opera Queensland Chorus and The Queensland Orchestra Book tickets




Barista Skills
2pm – 4pm Di Bella Coffee,
82 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills
This 2 hour course will begin will a full detailed factory tour where you will learn about coffee right from crop to cup giving you ‘The Ultimate Coffee Experience’. In this course you will experience an in depth approach to the art in coffee making! Tickets $20 Numbers Strictly Limited and Bookings Essential Phone (07) 3252 5858 . Read More You will learn about the important techniques in coffee extraction and even discover the secret on how to turn milk into silk!
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Friday 30th May

Sebastian Di Mauro Art Exhibition and presentation 7pm By Invitation
In conjunction with the
QUT Art Museum Art exhibition and discussion featuring Sebastian Di Mauro, a significant Australian contemporary. His work was featured in the first National Gallery Sculpture Prize at the National Gallery and has been selected for every major sculpture prize in Australia. Sebastian is a Senior Lecturer at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University and since 1987 he has held over 35 solo exhibitions. His work has been included in excess of 90 group exhibitions and has been exhibited in Australia, Europe and Asia.


Saturday 31st May




Italian Style Down Under: QUT Art Museum 10am FREE
Elio Marzullo and Bruce Tully. Italian Born Elio Marzullo of fashion house Elio Moda and Bruce Tully from Depazzi will discuss the influence of Italian design on their respective practices. Elio Marzullo has taken a distinctive and personal approach to fashion, bridging the gap between Italian and Australian styles working towards a greater style consciousness down under. Based largely on the Australian opal, the Depazzi jewellery collection has been uniquely influenced by Italian design due to the training of Bruce Tully who has combined with an extraordinary team of people we have attracted including: Elisabetta Gucci, tutors in Italy, photographer Richard De Chazal, designer Eva Burgija, media advisor Selena Wallace, our craftsmen, the media and many others who have believed in Depazzi from conception." Bookings are essential. Contact QUT Art Museum 07 3138 5370 http://www.artmuseum.qut.com/





Italian Food and Wine at Sirianni’s Fine Foods at the Emporium - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Hosted by
Sirianni Fine Foods and featuring wine tastings from Ballandean Estates Wines. Showcasing Italian producers, Sirianni’s Fine Foods brings together as selection of Italian food and beverage suppliers to offer exhibitions and tastings. Sample exquisite products from famous Italian gastronomic icons During the day, Ballandean Estates Wines, producers of renowned wines and hosts of events such as ‘Opera in the Vineyard’ provide a window into the world of wines made in the Italian Tradition with which to toast the delicacies of the Italian culinary experience.



An Encounter with Gioachino Rossini. 1.30pm Lyric Theatre, QPAC. As part of its 2008 season Opera Queensland presents ‘The Barber of Seville’ . Sung in Italian with projected English translations. The Barber of Seville, or The Useless Precaution (Il barbiere di Siviglia, ossia L'inutile precauzione) is an opera buffa in two acts by Gioachino Rossini with a libretto (based on Beaumarchais's comedy Le Barbier de Séville) by Cesare Sterbini. The première (under the title Almaviva, or the Useless Precaution) took place on February 20, 1816, at the Teatro Argentina, Rome. Act 1 - The square in front of Dr. Bartolo's house. In a public square outside Dr. Bartolo's house a band of musicians and a poor student named Lindoro are serenading, to no avail, the window of Rosina ("Ecco ridente in cielo"/"There laughing in the sky"). Lindoro, who is really Count Almaviva in disguise, hopes to make the beautiful Rosina love him for himself - not his money. Almaviva pays off the musicians who then depart, leaving him to brood alone. Featuring the Opera Queensland Chorus and The Queensland Orchestra Book tickets http://www.operaqueensland.com.au/subscriptions/index.html






Rosario La Spina Puccini Spectacular St John’s Cathedral - 8pm
Internationally renowned artist born in Brisbane Italian/Australian Tenor with experiences at ‘La Scala di Milano’ Rosario La Spina recreates the power and passion of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini as we mark the 150th anniversary of his birth. You will be moved by beautifully stirring arias and choruses from Turandot, Madama Butterfly and La Bohème then experience a full production of Act I of Tosca, culminating in the magnificent Te Deum procession. With a star-studded cast in the majestic surrounds of St John’s Cathedral, this spectacular celebration of Puccini’s extraordinary musical legacy will inspire and uplift. Jacqueline Mabardi as Tosca, Rosario La Spina as Cavaradossi, Jeffrey Black as Scarpia Brisbane Symphony Orchestra & The Queensland Choir, conducted by Antoni Bonetti. Sat 31 May - 8pm - (2 hrs) - St John’s Cathedral - 373 Ann St, Brisbane Bookings 3847 1717 - $35 Adult $30 4MBS Subs/conc SOLD OUT






Sunday 1st June




12.00pm to 4.00pm Suncorp Piazza Southbank
Music Concert Featuring






The Finalists of the Pellegrino scholarship, Since 2000 the Consulate of Italy to Queensland and the Northern Territory, together with the founder of the Pellegrino Scholarship, Cav. Steve Pellegrino, have given opportunities to young aspiring artists to further their skills and knowledge in an Italian prestigious University or cultural institution. At Italian Week 2008 the finalists of these young Italian/Australian artists will perform to a live audience and a panel of esteemed judges. The successful artist will receive the annual “Pellegrino Scholarship”. Young, local and promising artists coming to you live from Southbank’s Suncorp Piazza. Commencing from 2008 the winner will have the possibility to attend the university of music of Giulio Rapetti, MOGOL, C.E.T. (Centro Europeo Toscolano) http://www.cetmusic.it/ Poet, composer, author of the most known songs of the last 50 years, Mogol worked with the best Italian singer ever including Lucio Battisti (whose songs are considered immortal), Mina, Celentano, Gianni Morandi.



Enza Pantano started singing from a young age, you could say it’s in her blood, coming from a family of singers and entertainers. She started getting attention and accolades very early in her career both here in Australia and overseas, winning various awards throughout Italy in a concert singing tour which featured singers from all over Europe.Over the years she has worked with many International & Australian artists. With her regular appearances on "Hey Hey Its Saturday" & The "Midday Show" as backing vocalist, she has worked with a very high profile group of people such as: Tom Jones, Joe Cocker, Barry Manilow, Thelma Houston, Bonnie Raitt, Roger Daltry, Chaka Khan, The Commodores, Keb Mo and The Doobie Brothers, to name just a few.Equally the Australia artists have been just as impressive; Tina Arena, Marica Hines, Venetta Fields, Billy Thorpe, Ross Wilson, Jack Jones, Peter Cupples plus many more, from all genres of the music industry. Read More




Peter Cupples love of Italy resulted in him writing many songs in Italian and performing with his Italian-Australian daughter Georgia. They will sing original material together for the first time in public. Peter Cupples, Australian singer, songwriter and producer whose career spans several decades, commencing as lead singer of 70's band Stylus, first came into prominence in 1975 as lead singer and songwriter for the blue-eyed soul band Stylus. Stylus released four albums which included such hits as 'Summer Breeze' 'World of Make/believe' 'So much Love' and 'Work out fine' to name a few. Peter works with many charity’s, recently writing songs for the ‘Make a Wish foundation’ and the ‘Sacred Heart foundation’. Peter also wrote the song ‘Best of the Best’ for the racing hall of fame, and the kangaroo’s team of the century tribute. Read More




Alex Raineri 14 year old Alex Raineri is a young Australian-Italian pianist and composer currently studying piano performance with Leah Horwitz OAM at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Selected internationally, Alex Raineri was the first young artist selected for a tour of America and Australia with the “Castles and Cathedrals” program launched in Melbourne at St Michaels Church in October where Alex was greeted with two standing ovations. Alex was the subject of a television feature story on Australian ABC television’s The 7.30 Report (2nd October 2006) and Sunday Arts (4th August 2007 and 3rd February 2008). Alex’s music is being played worldwide. Read More





Opera Queensland is Australia's second largest opera company. It performs a season of at least three opera productions each year as well as concerts and other performances throughout the state. Opera Queensland is delighted to be a part of the Italian Week celebrations, embracing and celebrating Italian operatic culture in Brisbane and Queensland. Opera Queensland is an integral part of the cultural infrastructure of Queensland and performs to an audience often in excess of 120,000 each year.The Company is deeply committed to playing a central role in the education of young Australians.






Anna-Maria La Spina - Born in Brisbane, Italian-Australian, citizen of the world, when Anna talks about singing in her favourite garden, she is talking about Madison square garden, her other favourite haunts are Wembley stadium and the Roxy in Los Angeles. Anna, is not one ordinary singer. Two world tours under her belt with the 20 million+ album selling ‘Savage Garden’, gave her the opportunity to show both her prowess as a performer and her discipline as a vocal arranger. That same tour gave Anna the opportunity to perform on such heavyweight American & European TV dates as the 'tonight show with Jay Leno', 'Regis and Kathy Lee', the 'world music awards' in Monte Carlo and 'top of the pops' UK. She has also been seen singing alongside rock stars Ozzy Osborne and Slash from Guns'n'Roses.






Fashion - Sunday 1st June 12.00pm to 4.00pm Suncorp Piazza Southbank
Elio Moda - For over 20 years Italian born designer Elio Marzullo, owner and creative director of the label Elio Moda, has developed a reputation for quality and excellence in fashion and personal styling and has successfully filled a gap in the Australian market with his award winning Elio Moda label. Known nationally for his classically chic and stylish designs, Elio is known locally for his depth of character and unique charisma that has won the hearts of a loyal client following. Through numerous fads and fashion movements Elio has persisted with his own ideas and in a manner unique to the design industry has incorporated passing trends subtly so to preserve a timeless flavour in his work Read More






Italian Motor Expo 2008 - Sunday 1st June 12.00pm to 4.00pm
Southbank Parklands on in Little Stanley Street, the Italian Motor Vehicle Clubs will showcase Classic and contemporary Italian Motor Vehicles. See Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Ducati, Maserati and Lamborghini. The respective motor vehicle clubs will put on display a range of Italian motor vehicles, motorbikes and scooters from private collections, dealers and distributors.





Monday 2nd of June






La Dolce Vita, from 7pm to 11pm
Park Road Milton.In keeping with last year’s event to celebrate the Official Italian Week, La Dolce Vita has organised an evening of live music and entertainment for the ‘Festa della Repubblica’. Eat, drink and celebrate Italian Week at a party which will once again feature the Queensland Ferrari Club who will display a wide selection of cars on Park Road.




Other events of Interest around Brisbane




http://italianweek.blogspot.com/2008/05/madonna-del-rosario.html

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Allans Music


Allans Music Profile

In the 1850's Joseph Wilkie and George Allan set up a music warehouse in Melbourne's Collins Street, catering for a population of just 20,000. This effectively was the start of Allans Music - and the story embraces the musical history of Australia . Far more than just a ‘seller' of musical instruments, the Collins Street store became a musical Mecca for the talented and famous – Dame Nellie Melba took her early lessons at Allans!

That history means we are one of the most recognisable national brands in music. Allans Music is “All that is Music” under one roof. We range the world's biggest and most respected brands, selecting the best quality available for our customers.

Allans Music is pleased to participate in the Official Italian Week 2008 celebrations, supporting the initiatives of the Italian Consulate in promoting and showcasing the modern and vibrant elements of Italy and Italian culture.


Allans Music Brisbane Level 1, Queen Adelaide Building 90-112 Queen St Mall,
Brisbane, 4000E-mail:
Ph:(07) 3229 2155 Fax:(07) 3221 8074

http://www.allansmusic.com.au/



Nel 1850 Joseph Wilkie e George Allan fondarono un negozio di musica nella Melbourne's George Allan Street, soddisfando le neccessità di una popolazione di soli 20000 abitanti. Questo effettivamente fu l'inizio della Allans Music, cosa che riguarda la storia della musica Australiana. Molto di più di un semplice venditore di strumenti musicali, il negozio sulla Collins street diventò un punto di riferimento per i più talentuosi e famosi - Dame Nellie Melba prese le sue prime lezioni all'Allans!

Tutta questa storia che abbiamo alle spalle ci permette di essere una delle più riconosciute marche musicali nazionali.Allans Music è "Tutto quello che è musica" sotto un unico tetto. Noi disponiamo dei più grandi e rispettati marchi, selezionando la migliore qualità disponibile per i nostri clienti.

Allans Music è lieta di partecipare all 'ufficiale Italian Week 2008, supportata dall'iniziative del consolato italiano nel promuovere e mettere in mostra i moderni e risonanti elementi dell' Italia e della cultura italiana.

Barista Skills

BARISTA SKILLS – 2pm
Monday 26th of May and Thursday the 29th of May @ 2.00pm

This 2 hour course will begin will a full detailed factory tour where you will learn about coffee right from crop to cup giving you ‘The Ultimate Coffee Experience’.

We will the move into the training room to put all this knowledge where it counts, through the coffee machine! In this course you will experience an in depth approach to the art in coffee making!

You will learn about the important techniques in coffee extraction and even discover the secret on how to turn milk into silk!

As the coffee industry continues to grow so too will the need for personal attention. At Di Bella we have built our business on providing one on one service to our clients, taking advantage of our years of experience blending and roasting for Australia’s finest café’s.

*Please note that there is a maximum of 20 people per forum.


Di Bella Coffee Head Office, 82 Abbotsford Road, Bowen HillsNumbers Strictly Limited and Bookings Essential Phone (07) 3252 5858
To book in for the forum please contact Mina or Sasha at Di Bella Coffee.Ph. 07 3252 5858

mina@dibellacoffee.com.au;
sasha@dibellacoffee.com.au

Cost $20 with all proceeds going to support the Artists and Performers for the Official Italian Week.

Di Bella Coffee aims to improve coffee standards in people’s homes and cafes by providing education on all aspects of coffee and its use. We are always happy to take a hands-on approach to teaching you how to use your coffee equipment, offer advice or give tips on how to make that elusive ‘perfect’ cup of coffee.

The Ultimate Coffee Experience


The Ultimate Coffee Experience
Monday 26th of May and Thursday the 29th of May @ 10am

Traditional Cupping - This 2 hour course will begin will a full detailed factory tour where you will learn about coffee right from crop to cup giving you ‘ The Ultimate Coffee Experience’.

We will then venture into the tasting room where you will have the chance to taste the differences between our unique Di Bella blends. This will be done as a traditional cupping to take us back to where specialty coffee originally started! Get ready for a day full of smelling, spitting and slurping!

Cost $20 with all proceeds going to support the Artists and Performers for the Official Italian Week.

Di Bella Coffee Head Office, 82 Abbotsford Road, Bowen HillsNumbers Strictly Limited and Bookings Essential Phone (07) 3252 5858

To book in for the forum please contact Mina or Sasha at Di Bella Coffee.

Ph. 07 3252 5858
E. mina@dibellacoffee.com.au;
sasha@dibellacoffee.com.au
Di Bella Coffee aims to improve coffee standards in people’s homes and cafes by providing education on all aspects of coffee and its use. We are always happy to take a hands-on approach to teaching you how to use your coffee equipment, offer advice or give tips on how to make that elusive ‘perfect’ cup of coffee.

Dante Alighieri Society Brisbane



2007 was the 55th year of the Brisbane Dante’s continuous existence. With branches worldwide, our parent society in Rome, la sede centrale, was founded in 1889 on the inspiration of the great Nobel prize winning poet, Giosuè Carducci. Its two objectives at that time, that we and all branches still pursue, are to maintain and to resuscitate the use of Italian among Italians emigrants in foreign lands and also to diffuse the Italian language and culture among non-Italians.

Our Activities
Monthly Cultural EventsAcross the years these monthly encounters have ranged from concerts, theatre outings, lectures on Italy, past and present, Italian films (subtitled or not, according to need), music, art, cooking and so on. Cultural meetings usually take place in the 3rd. week of every month and are announced in the Dante News. English and Italian feature as the languages of presentation. We encourage initiatives from members outside the management committee to suggest ideas and speakers for functions.

Language and Culture Courses
For the Brisbane Dante, these represent the greatest expression of the Society’s aims and our most important commitment of time and effort. Courses for the most part are year long in duration with an additional intake of new students in Semester two. All levels of language are taught from Monday to Thursday in the evenings and on some mornings. Children's classes are also available. In addition, circoli di cultura are offered fortnightly in Italian including, of course, un circolo dantesco.


Dante Alighieri Society Inc., Brisbane
23 Foster Street Newmarket
PO Box 3107 Newmarket, QLD 4051
Australia Ph/Fax: + 61 07 3356 7731



Società Dante Alighiri di Brisbane
Il 2007 era il 55 anno di vita della società Dante Alighiri di Brisbane. Con filiali in tutto il mondo, la nostra società madre si trova a Roma e fù fondata nel 1889 grazie all'ispirazione del vincitore del premio nobel per la scrittura Giosuè Carducci. I suoi due obbiettivi del tempo, ancora perseguiti in tutte le filiali,sono mantenere e resuscitare l'uso dell'italiano fra gli italiani che sono migrati in terre straniere e anche di diffondere la lingua e la cultura italiana tra i non-italiani.

Le nostre attivitàNegli anni questi eventi mensili sono avvenuti spaziando dai concerti, con "incursioni" nei teatri, letture in italiano ai film nuovi e vecchi, con sottotitoli a seconda dei bisogni, musica, arte, cucina e cosi via.Gli incontri culturali di solito avvengono la terza settimana di ogni mese e sono annunciati nel Dante News.L'inglese e l'italiano si presentano come le lingue di presentazione. Noi incorraggiamo tutte le persone che non fanno parte del comitato di amministrazione a darci suggerimenti per idee; c'è anche la possibiltà di fare da speaker (voci narranti) per alcuni compiti.


Corsi di lingua e culturaPer la Brisbane Dante, questi rappresentano i principali obbiettivi sociali e il più importante impegno di tempo e sforzo. I corsi per la maggior parte dei casi sono annuali con addizionali entrate di studenti nel secondo semestre. I corsi, con i loro diversi livelli di difficoltà, avvengono dal lunedi al giovedi di sera e in alcuni casi di mattina. Sono disponibili anche classi di bambini. in più, circoli di cultura, italiano incluso, sono offerti quindicinalmente per un circolo dantesco.

Susan Parisi launchs her Novel 'Blood of Dreams'

The Italian Consulate for Queensland and the Northern Territory and the Dante Alighieri Society of Brisbane are proud to present Susan Parisi, author of Blood of Dreams. Sponsored by Dolci Sapori and Viale Canova, this literary event proudly supports The Official Italian Week celebrations.

You are invited to meet Susan Parisi, author of Blood of Dreams at the launch of her novel of intrigue in the time of Carnevale. Come along and share the flavours and scents and sounds and mystery and passion and colours of the Venice of Casanova’s day. Susan’s award winning novel Blood of Dreams is an erotically-charged story of obsession, betrayal and murder that has been compared with Patrick Suskind’s Perfume and the lush historical fiction of Sarah Dunant. Set during the hedonism of Carnevale in 18th century Venice, Blood of Dreams is a complex journey of splendour and sacrifice.

Share a welcoming glass of the famous Prosecco, and tartine or Italian canapés, listen to the author’s insights into her breathtaking tale of desire, obsession and murder and then sample the delights of Venetian cuisine in a supper with a happy ending on a sweet note.

Sponsored by Dolci Sapori and Viale Canova. With ALL proceeds from the evening artists, performers and celebrations of the Official Italian Week

TUESDAY MAY 27th at 6pm
at Viale Canova and Dolci Sapori, 828 Sandgate Road, Clayfield.
Tickets $30.

Download Booking Form http://www.italianweek.com.au/parisi.htm
Places are strictly limited.
Bookings close Friday May 23.





Saturday, April 19, 2008

Great South East Story for Italian Week 2008

On Thursday the 20th of March 2008, The Great South East hosted by Sofie Formica filmed a special segment which features Italian Week and some of its protagonists. The episode will air Sunday 11th May at 5.30pm on The Great South East about two weeks before Italian Week commences and will be an excellent spot for the event.

The day started at La Dolce Vita where Sofie, Carole Horne ( producer) and Mark (cameraman) met with David Beard, owner of ‘Scary’ and member of the Lamborghini Club where we filmed the arrival and Sofie and I having a quick coffee before leaving for Sirianni’s at the Emporium to collect some ingredients for a picnic at New Farm Park.

We selected a number of items with the assistance of Tony Sirianni and then headed toward New Farm Park for our picnic.

At the Park, we were met by Peter Cupples and his daughter Georgia who performed a nice little serenade of an original piece that Peter wrote (in Italian).

Peter has written music in Italian and English and together with is daughter they do a great rendition – we are very excited to have them as part of Italian Week, they truly symbolise the spirit of Italian /Australian culture.

Sofie Interviewed Peter who gave some of his background as the partner to an Italian and how he has grown passionate toward all things Italian, he outlined that the sense of community and family was something that he appreciated very much and that his love of food and wine were well complimented within the range of the Italian culinary experience. Here you can see a little clip I filmed.






From New Farm Park we headed into the city centre to shoot the fashion section with Elio Moda. Widely known throughout the country for his design and style, Elio dressed Sofie in a couple of his outfits and chatted about fashion in general. In the meantime I walked out with a great suit and we headed for coffee and dolci to complete the day.

Our next and final destination was a tour of the kitchen and chat with Aladino from Dolci Sapori at Clayfield who discussed the Italian Pasticceria and how dolci are made. A very nice day showcasing the main features of Italian Week 2008.

The story goes to air on Sunday 11th May at 5.30pm on The Great South East, by the way…



More Photos



Mario Cali, Sofie Formica and Aladino Pozzobon at Dolci Sapori




Alessandro Sorbello with Sofie Formica with the Lamborghini

Georgia Cupples, Peter Cupples and Sofie Formica

More Photos on and story

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Global Food and Wine.

Global Food and Wine was established in 2003 to provide high quality food products, combined with excellent service, to the foodservice and hospitality industry on the Sunshine Coast and beyond.

Global Food & Wine supplies International Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes, Clubs, Pubs, Takeaways and Franchises. Food outlets choose us because we care about the success of their business. We do this with dedicated account mangers that are knowledgeable and understand the complexities of running a food outlet. They are backed up by our huge variety of quality gourmet and Australian foodservice products, and our consistent, reliable service.Yes, our prices are very competitive, the more you support the better the pricing. Global Food & Wine has established wholesale facilities on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Cairns. However these outlets also have daily services other areas from Northern NSW, to the Far North of Cape York.Global

Since establishment, we have created a comprehensive range of products and service that allows us to provide quality food and wines, and gourmet products to major hotels, restaurants, airline caterers, major supermarkets and foodservice companies in the region.

Products are sourced worldwide with a focus on Queensland regional products. Global Food and Wine is a member of the Food & Beverage Industry Network on the Sunshine Coast. Through these contacts we can source local semi-processed and processed product.

The management and staff are passionate about service and creating Global Food and Wine. as a leading foodservice distributor. Our state of the art warehousing facility, committed team and extensive industry know-how ensures we continue to exceed our customer’s expectations.
We have several chefs on our team working in various capacities within the business, which, combined with the collective experience of management has created a ‘college of knowledge’ unparalleled in the foodservice industry on the coast.

Global Food & Wine utilises modern refrigerated vehicles. They operate at the peak of food supply chain performance, delivering continuity of quality products with brand and range options that meet and exceed our customer’s requirements.

We have an excellent delivery system daily on the coast. We can access the Sunshine Coast air cargo system, as well as regional distribution through reliable local transport companies.
Our facility is located centrally on Queenslands’ Sunshine Coast, and has the capability to handle full container loads of product.

Global Food & Wine can consolidate for mines, remote locations, large event orders.
We can also consolidate for the growing export market to major international hotels within the Pacific and South East Asia regions.

Helen's European Cuisine


Helen's European Cuisine are delighted to support The Official Italian Week Celebrations in-store festival on the 31st of May 08. Helen's European Cuisine has the very best savoury products available on the market, because we use the freshest top quality farm produce.

Our products are hand made the day that you order the authentic way. One thing is certain, we pay close attention to the most important things - Quality, taste, consistency and service.
The diversity of our products allow us to cater for the specific requirements of our clients. From small supermarket delicatessens to up-market cafes. We also have a range of finger foods for party or function catering. Our menu is extensive and versatile, which means our clients are always going to have the variety to suit their individual needs, at the best possible price.

At Helen's European Cuisine, we've found inspiration for our recipes from generations of tradition and years of experience, ensuring our customers old world quality with a competitive edge essential to an ever changing market. As an entirely family owned and operated business, we understand just how important good service is.

Here at Helen's European Cuisine we have our own personal guarantee that we offer you not only the very finest quality cuisine, but the best personal service. We're not satisfied until you are!

http://www.helens.com.au/

Angelo's Fresh Pasta


Angelo's Fresh Pasta Products is a family owned company and has been producing authentic quality pasta since 1968. In Italy, eating quality pasta is a way of life. At Angelo’s we have the same belief, using only the freshest and finest of ingredients, the best quality Durum Semolina and farm fresh eggs, in all of our products.

Producing Queensland's finest commercial supply of pasta, has earned Angelo’s a reputation as the preferred brand of pasta amongst chefs and consumers alike. Angelo's has won numerous awards since 1999 at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show, for its pasta products. Angelo's Fresh Pasta supplies an extensive range of pasta to the market ranging from fresh and dry pasta to frozen take home products.

You will find a wide range of the Angelo’s products at Sirianni Fine Foods, Fortitude Valley store.

http://www.angelospasta.com.au/

Gwydir Grove's

Gwydir Grove's range of award winning Australian olive oils offer the perfect selection of quality and flavour for the discerning cook.

The olives are picked and processed to ensure that the oil is fresh and retains its fragrance and flavour. Being unsaturated and containing a range of antioxidants, Olive Oil is great for your health and is recommended by nutritionists and health professionals as your best choice for cooking and salad dressing.

The Gwydir Grove Story 1996-2007 The Gwydir Grove story started 11 years ago. The label began in Moree in North-West NSW in 1996. Two Moree women, Margi Kirkby and Jenni Birch bought themselves a second-hand olive press and harvested all the local olive trees they could find as their own newly planted olive trees were too young to be producing. Margi and Jenni began selling the oil in local shops under the name "Gwydir Grove".

As the business grew, other local growers came on board and formed the company Gwydir Olives Pty Ltd. The company was based in Inverell, NSW as the climatic conditions are better suited to storing oil. The state of the art factory opened in 1999.

Ten years later the Gwydir Grove brand is one of Australia’s leading premium olive oils.
Processing - The Gwydir Olives factory in Inverell NSW was officially opened in 1999 and the facility was heralded as being a significant addition to the Inverell district.

Built with Hebel concrete walls and an insulated roof, the temperature inside the factory remains low even on the hottest days.

The modules of the plant are linked by a central computerised work station. The factory manager is responsible for smooth operation during the processing season and maintains a very high standard of hygiene during production.

The plant is HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) accredited and maintains Organic Certification. The Alfa Laval processing plant was imported from Italy.

http://www.gwydirolives.com.au