Tuesday 12th May 2009
Media Launch @ Marca restaurant Italian influenced casual dining restaurant offers licensed, family friendly dining and authentic Italian touches to our food and customer service. Antipasto menu changes daily and is based on the chef's choice of ingredients for that day ... a unique experience. Try one of our authentic Italian pasta dishes and/or our desserts made by Sicilian pastry chef and co-owner - Mario Cali Shop 1, 299 Sandgate Road, Albion
Tuesday 26th May 2009
Opening Treasury Casino event
La Traviata: Verdi, Opera Queensland
La traviata retains a special place in the hearts of opera lovers. The tragic plight of Violetta Valéry, the beautiful Parisian courtesan who sacrificed her love for Alfredo when morally blackmailed by his father, drew from Verdi some of his most poignant and memorable melodies. 7.30pm
Dinner from Lucca, ToscanaCortina restaurant, cnr Sandgate & Buckland Rd, Nundah Village.
Sponsored by the Tuscan Acssociation together with the restaurant owners/chefs Vittorio & Barbara Greco and will feature authentic dishes from the provincial city of Lucca.
Wednesday 27th May 2009
L'Aperitivo @ Bella Cosi Modern Italian Restaurant is proud to host L'Aperitivo, your host
James McLean invites you to an evening of all things Italian with Music, Fashion and Italian Elegance. Be entertained by the delightful
Zosia Kilmartin. See the latest Italian Style shoes from Tom Gunn Designers. Cost of tickets is $59 per person which includes food, wines and entertainment. Numbers are strictly limited so book NOW! From 5.30pm till 9pm
Bella Cosi Modern Italian Restaurant 22 Thomas Street, Chermside Brisbane.
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Jan Powers 'Il Mercato'
Italian Markets with entertainment
Italian Markets featuring food and music as Queen Street Markets take on a distictly Italian Feel
When;- 10am to 6pm
Free Event - no booking required.
Italian Week Cup
As part of Italian Week 2009 celebrations, Brisbane City Football Club ‘Azzurri’ at Spencer Park Newmarket, will stage a tournament of ‘Calcetto’ 5-a-side Football , proudly supported and sponsored by Di Bella Coffee. The tournament will consist of 2 groups of 4 teams, playing in a round robin of 10 minute halves. Teams are to be made up of adult males, females or mixed and be named any region of Italy. Registration fee is $200 per team.
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Thursday 28th May 2009
Barista Course at Di Bella
If you are a coffee enthusiast and want to learn more Di Bella Coffee will be running “The ultimate coffee experience” coffee appreciation courses. The course is suitable for hospitality workers, café owners, coffee aficionados and the general public. Numbers strickly Limited Normally $150.00 Italian Week promo $75.00
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La Traviata: Verdi, Opera Queensland
La traviata retains a special place in the hearts of opera lovers. The tragic plight of Violetta Valéry, the beautiful Parisian courtesan who sacrificed her love for Alfredo when morally blackmailed by his father, drew from Verdi some of his most poignant and memorable melodies. 6.30pm
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Highlights of Romeo and Juliet.
Radio 4MBS in conjunction with Italian Week presents highlights of Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare most famous ‘couple’ come together in spite of the from the unlikely rivalry of the Montague’s and Capulet’s. During Italian week see scenes from the "balcony scene", Romeo sneaks into the Capulet courtyard and overhears Juliet on her balcony vowing her love to him .. See the famous swordfight scene and be enthralled by Italian Passion and Romance When:- Queen Street Mall Stage 12.30pm and 1.30pm
Friday 29th May 2009
Fashion Parade Queen Street Mall 6pm , 7pm 8pm
Barista Course at Di BellaIf you are a coffee enthusiast and want to learn more Di Bella Coffee will be running “The ultimate coffee experience” coffee appreciation courses. The course is suitable for hospitality workers, café owners, coffee aficionados and the general public. Numbers strickly Limited Normally $150.00 Italian Week promo $75.00
Saturday 30th May 2009
Fashion Parade Queen Street Mall 12m , 1pm and 2pm
Co.As.It. Annual Italian Week Ball - La Dolce VitaJoin the Italian Ambassador and The Consol of Italy for a Black Tie Ball.
Dress Formal Attire Tickets $130.00 (4 course dinner and drinks) Master of ceremonies Lou Greco Entertinment of Alfio and music by Undercover Cool Commencing 6pm Sofitel Le Grand Ballroom 249 Turbot Street Brisbane Booking call 33525755 0419 555 047
La Traviata: Verdi, Opera QueenslandLa traviata retains a special place in the hearts of opera lovers. The tragic plight of Violetta Valéry, the beautiful Parisian courtesan who sacrificed her love for Alfredo when morally blackmailed by his father, drew from Verdi some of his most poignant and memorable melodies. 1.30pm
Highlights of Romeo and Juliet.Radio 4MBS in conjunction with Italian Week presents highlights of Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare most famous ‘couple’ come together in spite of the from the unlikely rivalry of the Montague’s and Capulet’s. During Italian week see scenes from the "balcony scene", Romeo sneaks into the Capulet courtyard and overhears Juliet on her balcony vowing her love to him .. See the famous swordfight scene and be enthralled by Italian Passion and Romance.
When:- Queen Street Mall Stage 12.30pm and 1.30pm
Pasta and Gelato tastings - Angelo's Fresh Pasta Products9am – 11.30am One of Brisbane’s best-loved Italian family businesses,
Angelo’s Fresh Pasta Products. Angelo Cazzolato first started hand-making pasta under his house at New Farm in 1968. Come and share this experience on Saturday 30th May from 9am – 12 noon with pasta and gelato tastings. Angelo's Fresh Pasta Products, 22 Doggett St, Fortitude Valley, (07) 32528687
Free Tastings
Sunday 31st May 2009
Sunday concert Lineup
11.00am
Official Opening
11.15am
Zosia Kilmartin
18 year old rising star, Zosia Kilmartin, is a classically trained singer, who is currently studying under the direction of world renowned opera singing sensation Ms Lisa Gasteen.One of the highlights of Zosia’s career, to date, is her recent appearance at the annual Opera on the Mountain open air concert in May. This event featured Zosia along with 10 of Australia’s top opera singers
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11.35am
Alex Ranieri15 year old Alex Raineri is a Brisbane based pianist and composer. In December 2008, Alex was awarded a Distinction in his 'Trinity College of London' LTCL exam. In June 2008, Alex performed Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue' with the Queensland Orchestra in the keyboard finals of the 'ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards' under the baton of Pietari Inkinen.
12.00pm
Dominique Fegan (soprano) began her singing studies at a very early age as she had the (mis)fortune to have been born the youngest child of a singing teacher! In 1986 she won a coveted place to study drama with the Royal Queensland Youth Theatre and went on to perform with operatic societies in and around Brisbane.
Dominique Fegan appears courtesy of Opera Queensland
12.50pm 
Highlights of Romeo and Juliet. Radio 4MBS in conjunction with Italian Week presents highlights of Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare most famous ‘couple’ come together in spite of the from the unlikely rivalry of the Montague’s and Capulet’s. During Italian week see scenes from the "balcony scene", Romeo sneaks into the Capulet courtyard and overhears Juliet on her balcony vowing her love to him .. See the famous swordfight scene and be enthralled by Italian Passion and Romance
12.50pm
Italian Fashion Week Highlights and showcases - Fashion EventDesigns are so amazingly wearable and the depth of quality of color and style across all types of designer is so strong. These mouth-watering displays make the celebration of Italian Fashion Week a real delight this year. Featuring multi award winning Elio Moda and a host of leading Italian Designers and Italian Inspired designs. See the latest styles and designs, introduction by Milan based professor of design at the European Design Institute. A must for all fashion lovers and those inspired by design.
1.25pm
Italian Waiters Race
Waiters and waitresses representing Italian restaurants in Queensland will gather in The Queen Street Mall to compete in a relay race with a difference—the runners have to carry glasses of wine on a tray without spilling a drop.The waiters’ race, or Corsa dei Camerieri in Italian, is one event of the Tastes of Italy to be held over the weekend. It will feature waiters and waitresses mostly from Italian restaurants.
1.45 pm
Marco Evans live from Italy
Marco Evans grew up in a very musical household. His grandmother, father and his aunt are all singers, musicians and performers. Marco is multifaceted; he is foremost, a singer/songwriter/producer working on his debut album. He is also constanly on call as a singing teacher and vocal coach. He runs his own recording studio and is currently working with the finest singers and musicians in the country.
Paolo Diotti Live from Italy
Pianist, composer, arranger and producer, Paolo studies music since age 5 and has arranged and composed music for theatre: “In alto mare” di Slawomir Mrozek (1994), “Cibo” di Carla Vistarini (1995), “Guglielmo e la moneta d’oro” di Mino Milani (1996), Paolo is the winner of two schorlarships by the world famous “CET” musical institure of Mogol:
2.25pm
Lisa Hunt
Lisa began singing in that great African American tradition, the gospel church, there was laid the foundation of her soulful singing style. In Italy she has been the featured vocalist on tour and recordings of ZUCCHERO Sugar Fornaciari for over 15 years and has worked with a range of artist from Andrea Bocelli, and Luciano Pavarotti. You can check out her on Pavarotti and friends.
Italian Motor Expo in Reddacliff Place
Italian Motor Expo 2009 - Sunday 31st May 11.00am to 4.00pm Queen Street Mall and Reddacliff Place The Italian Motor Vehicle Clubs showcase Classic and contemporary Italian Motor Vehicles. Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Ducati, Maserati and Lamborghini's. The respective motor vehicle clubs put on display a range of Italian motor vehicles, motorbikes and scooters from private collections, dealers and distributors.
FREE EVENT
'A Night in Sardinia' at Cosi Ristorante Italiano featuring Angelo's Fresh Pasta Products One Night in Sardenia hosted by Cosi and Angelo’s Fresh Pasta – Enjoy an evening of Sardinian cuisine and entertainment along with fabulous wines. Clayfield Courtyard, 699a Sandgate Rd, Clayfield Booking s Essential
When:- Sunday 31st May 2009 from 6pm to 9.30pm. Cost:- $75.00 per person including Wines, Mineral Waters and Soft Drinks Numbers a strictly Limited so BOOK NOW
Monday 1st June 2009
Book Launch and Sicilian Dinner at Spizzico Restaurant
Spizzico Ristorante and
Michele Di Bartolo , author of
The Sicilian Kitchen invite you to a special celebration of Sicily. Join us for a sumptuous 4 course Sicilian dinner and a book reading and signing of The Sicilian Kitchen. From 6.30pm 721 Main Street, Kangaroo Point Booking essential Numbers strictly limited -
Barista Course at Di BellaIf you are a coffee enthusiast and want to learn more Di Bella Coffee will be running “The ultimate coffee experience” coffee appreciation courses. The course is suitable for hospitality workers, café owners, coffee aficionados and the general public. Numbers strickly Limited Normally $150.00 Italian Week promo $75.00
Tuesday 2nd June 2009
Official Festa della Repubblica event
The consulate of Italy hosts it official Italian National Day event. Festa della Repubblica (literally Festivity of the Republic) is celebrated in Italy on the second of June each year. The day commemorates the institutional referendum held by universal suffrage in 1946, in which the Italian people were called to the polls to decide on the form of government, following the Second World War.
Barista Course at Di Bella
If you are a coffee enthusiast and want to learn more Di Bella Coffee will be running “The ultimate coffee experience” coffee appreciation courses. The course is suitable for hospitality workers, café owners, coffee aficionados and the general public. Numbers strickly Limited Normally $150.00 Italian Week promo $75.00
La Dolce Vita on The MallMusic - DJ/Musician (Italian Australians) - playing a mix of Italian contemporary songs and some energetic commercial world renowned songs. Football - Some QLD Roar players/Coach. Calcetto Tables - play against the A-League player. FIFA tournament (playstation)
FREE EVENT
