The Italian Motor Vehicle Rally to Stanthorpe
Join in with the Italian Motor Vehicle Clubs on our inaugural Italian Motor Vehicle Rally, which this year will embrace the charming hamlet of Stanthorpe, in the Granite Belt.. Well known for its strong Italian Heritage and as the largest area of wine production in Queensland, Stanthorpe joins the Official Italian Week celebration hosting several fun filled events featuring food, wine and music!! La Bella Vita!! Leaving from Brisbane at 9.00am on Saturday morning and arriving at Stanthorpe in time for a picnic lunch. Read More

Jon English & Peter Cupples 'Unscrewed'
Join two great Australian performers, Jon English and Peter Cupples for dinner and an evening of music and fun as they go 'Unscrewed' in the vineyard in Queensland's Granite Belt. Well known for their great sense of humor and love of Australian wines, Peter and Jon will entertain you with their classic songs and some great tribute pieces. A show not to be missed.

Where:- Queensland College of Wine Tourism
22 Caves Road Stanthorpe
When:- Saturday the 22nd of May 2010 at 7pm
Tickets:- Dinner and Show - $120.00
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'Unscrewed' in the Vineyard
Jon English and Peter Cupples performing 'Unscrewed' live in the Vineyard. Join the boys for an afternoon of music and fun listening to the hits that made them famous. An afternoon with two great Aussie artists.

Where:- Queensland College of Wine Tourism
22 Caves Road Stanthorpe
When:- On Sunday afternoon the 23rd of May 1pm
Tickets:- 'Unscrewed' Show - $45.00 At the includes a complimentary glass of wine on arrival.
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Degustation dinner with Tuscan olive oils + Tuscan dishes.
Olive oil has become a symbol of Tuscany and is known as "liquid gold" (probably due to its price). The region is synonymous with some of the finest quality olive oil in the world producing countless varieties including the Laudemio trade mark ranging from the piccanti (spicy) to the dolce (sweet) oils. More Information: -

Where:- Cortina restaurant
Cnr Sandgate & Buckland Rds Nundah
When:- Tuesday 25th of May, 2010 7:00pm
Ticketed Event - Bookings Essential

Italian Week Official Opening and Media Launch with Lord Mayor Campbell Newman
Reddacliff Place - Italian Week, an Initiative of the Italian Government starts in Brisbane 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. More Information:-

Where:- Treasury Casino and Reddacliff Place, between Brisbane Square (the BCC building) and the Treasury Casino
When:- Wednesday 26th May 2010 11.00am

Barista Course at Di Bella Coffee
If you are a coffee enthusiast and want to learn more, Di Bella Coffee will be running “The ultimate coffee experience” coffee appreciation course.

The course is suitable for hospitality workers, café owners, coffee aficionados and the general public. Whether your weakness is latte, cappuccino or espresso, you will learn how to make the perfect cup every time!
More Information - Ticketed Event - Bookings Essential

Italian Week Cup

Where:- Brisbane City Football Club
When:- Wednesday 26 May 6.00pm
More Information:- Free Event - read more

Other Events at GoMA

The historical imagination of Cabiria
The roots of Italian cinema's enduring fascination with history can be traced to the silent era and in particular to Giovanni Pastrone's Cabiria. Dr Tiziana Ferrero-Regis will speak about history and memory in this landmark of Italian silent cinema, as well as discussing the role that celebrated author and co scriptwriter, Gabriele D'Annunzio, played in the production. Presented by Dr Tiziana Ferrero-Regis, Queensland University of Technology

Where:- Australian Cinémathèque,
Gallery of Modern Art, Cinema A
Getting to the Cinémathèque
When:- Wednesday 26 May 4.00pm 2010
More Information:- Free Event - read more

Jan Powers 'Il Mercato' Italian Markets
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. 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

Where:- Reddacliff Place, between Brisbane Square (the BCC building) and the Treasury Casino.
When:- Wednesday 26th May 2010 10am to 6pm
More Information:- Free Event - No Booking required

Degustation dinner with Tuscan dishes & complimentary Tuscan wines
Chianti is synonymous with the region of Tuscany which produces quality red wines known & loved around the world.

The region’s native grape _ the sangiovese, dates back
3,000 years to the ancient Etruscans and produces an elegant wine with forceful aromas. This grape now produces arguably Italy’s most expensive wine the Brunello di Montalcino. More Information: -

Where:- Cortina restaurant
Cnr Sandgate & Buckland Rds Nundah
When:- Wednesday 26th May, 2010 7:00pm
Cost:- $70.00 per person
Ticketed Event - Bookings Essential

Official Launch of the Accademia Italiana della Cucina.

The Accademia Italiana della Cucina is a not for profit organization, founded in Milan in 1953. In 2003, the Minister for Cultural Affairs recognized the well documented cultural merits of the Accademia by granting it the denomination, "Cultural Institution", thus placing it amongst the largest and most important Italian cultural organisations.

Enjoy a dinner and matching wines, along with entertainment. $89 per person. More Information:

Where:- Gusto da Gianni Portside Wharf
When:- Thursday 27th May 2010 7.00pm to 12.00pm

'La bella figura' in art, food and fashion
A two days workshop with Simona Albanese, a native of Rome. Learn about the bella figura, the Italian art, fashion and places to visit when you are on holiday, comfortably sitting in one of the newest restaurant in the Brisbane CBD. Enjoy Italian Style food while learning and practicing the Italian language, basic terms and useful sentences necessary for your trip to Italy or just simple interest. So come along and be ready to have fun and enjoy. Don't miss it!! More Information :-

Where:- Vapiano, Albert Lane, just off the Queen St Mall
When:- May 27-28: from 1.30 to 3.30pm both days
Ticketed Event - Bookings Essential

Tuscan winter dinner (seafood)
With such a plethora of coastline, it’s not hard to see why Italians love food from the sea. Tuscany hugs the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, where the water is salty and shellfish abundant. Some of the great dishes of Tuscany include a variety of shellfish cooked and simmered as a stew or sauce.

The Tuscan Association of Qld together with Italian chef – Vittorio Greco and his wife Barbara will prepare a 5 course dinner of very authentic Tuscan seafood dishes that will satisfy the most hungry appetite.More Information: -

Where:- Cortina restaurant
Cnr Sandgate & Buckland Rds Nundah
When:- Thursday 27th of May 2010 7:00pm
Ticketed Event = Bookings Essential

The Italian Waiters Race
Waiters and waitresses representing Italian restaurants in Queensland will gather in The Queen Street Mall to compete in a 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, an annual event during Italian Week features waiters and waitresses mostly from Italian restaurants competing from the title of Queensland Fastest Camerieri. More Information:-

Where:- Queen Street Mall Main Stage.
When:- Friday 28th of May 2.00pm
Free Event - No Booking Required

Il Fauno 1917
A fantastical version of the Pygmalion story, Il Fauno holds an important place in the history of Italian symbolist cinema. Live musical accompaniment is provided by noted Italian pianist Mauro Colombis, who as been involved in silent film accompaniment since 1993 and has performed at Pordenone Silent Film Festival every year since 2002. The restoration of the film was completed in 1994 by the Cinémathèque Royale du Belgique de Bruxelles and by the Cineteca del Friuli di Gemona, in collaboration with the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Turin. More Information:-

Where:- Australian Cinémathèque,
Gallery of Modern Art
Getting to the Cinémathèque
When:- Friday 28th of May 8.30pm

Patrizio Buanne In Concert
Inspired by the legendary Italian American singers of the 50’s and 60’s, like Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, Patrizio Buanne epitomises style, sophistication and elegance. With his rich baritone voice he is a unique performer in the modern world of entertainment.

Patrizio is renowned for his energetic yet intimate live shows, he uniquely combines charisma, sex appeal and raw talent with a natural intuition for performance.

Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
When: Friday 28th of May 8.00pm
More Information - Ticketed Event - Bookings Essential

Tuscan cooking class – pasta making & eating
The Tuscan cuisine is characterised by simple flavoursome dishes based upon the produce of the land & the seasons of the year. Pasta is often the basic ingredient in many Italian dishes & is a versatile food that can be made into whole meals.

The Tuscan Association of Qld together with Italian chef – Vittorio Greco and his wife Barbara will teach you how to make various types of pasta by hand. You will learn to make accompanying sauces for the pasta & then have lunch eating the pasta dishes prepared by the chefs. More Information: -

Where:- Cortina restaurant Cnr Sandgate & Buckland Rds Nundah
When:- Saturday 29 May, 2010 9:00am – 1:00pm
Ticketed Event - Bookings Essential

Italian Market Day
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. Come and share this experience at Angelo’s Fresh Pasta Products where there will be pasta cooking demonstrations, Parmesan cheese tastings of three types of Parmesan, including Vacche Rosse (red cow) Parmigano Reggiano – exclusive to Angelo’s, Parmigiano Reggiano & Grana Padano, Gelato tastings, San Pellegrino mineral water tastings, Italian breads, Olive oil tastings and Coffee. More Information: -

Where: 22 Doggett Street, Fortitude Valley.
When: Saturday 29th May from 9am – 1pm

Queensland Youth Orchestra - Junior String Ensemble
The Junior String Ensemble (JSE) is the youngest of the Queensland Youth Orchestras (www.qyo.org.au) . Up to 70 string players aged 8 to 15 years form the ensemble to rehearse and perform famous and popular works for strings. For the Italian Week, conductor Chen Yang has selected O mio babbino caro by Giacomo Puccini (aria from the opera Gianni Schicchi), Vivaldi's Summer from The four Seasons and many more great works. More Information: -

Where:- Queen Street Mall Stage
When:- Saturday 29th of May 2.30pm to 3.10pm

Brisbane Municipal Concert Band
For more than a hundred years, thousands of locals have come together to share a passion for making music. Brisbane Municipal Concert Band is Brisbane's oldest continuously playing community concert band. Formed in 1903, they have a rich history of entertaining the people of Brisbane. Live performance as part of Italian Week 2010. More Information: -

Where:- Queen Street Mall Stage
When:- Saturday 29th of May 3.30pm to 4.15pm

Brisbane Symphonic Band
The Brisbane Symphonic Band is one of Brisbane's premier community bands with origins that date back to 1976. The Band - currently conducted by Stefanie Smith - regularly performs in own series concerts, at local and international festivals and as part of the Brisbane City Council's Bands in the Park program. Live performance as part of Italian Week 2010. More Information: -

Where:- Queen Street Mall Stage
When:- Saturday 29th of May 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Australian Premiere of Cabiria (1914)
Cabiria is epic cinema, featuring a cast of thousands and extravagant staging. Set almost two thousand years ago, the film recounts the story of Princess Cabiria, sold into slavery after the commotion caused by an eruption of Mt Etna. The character of the kind slave, Maciste, created by Pastrone in Cabiria, features in a string of later popular films. Celebrated author and coscriptwriter, Gabriele D'Annunzio, wrote the intertitles for the film and created the names of the characters. Live musical accompaniment for this one-time only event and Australian premiere of the restored print is provided by noted Italian pianist Mauro Colombis, who as been involved in silent film accompaniment since 1993 and has performed at Pordenone Silent Film Festival every year since 2002. Restored in 2006 by the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Turin. More Information: -

Where:- Australian Cinémathèque ,
Gallery of Modern Art
Getting to the Cinémathèque
When:- Saturday 29th of May 2.00pm

Official Festa della Repubblica
The Consulate of Italy hosts the 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.

Where:- Gallery of Modern Art
When:- Saturday 29th of May 6.00pm

Treasury Casino Italian Motor Expo in Reddacliff Place
For lovers of the sleek lines and high performance of Italian Motor vehicles, the Italian Motor Expo is not to be missed, whether you passion lies with cars or motorcycles, no one will be disappointed by the stunning array of fabulous motor vehicles on display. With the valuable assistance of the Italian Motor Vehicle Clubs we once again showcase Classic and contemporary Italian Motor Vehicles. A unique opportunity to see classic and vintage Italian vehicles up close. The respective motor vehicle clubs put on display a range of Italian motor vehicles, motorbikes and scooters from private collections, dealers and distributors. A must for all lovers of Italian Design and engineering. More Information: -

Where:- Reddacliff Place, between Brisbane Square (the BCC building) and the Treasury Casino.
When:- Sunday 30th of May 10.00am to 2.00pm

During the Treasury Casino Italian Motor Expo - Performance by Orchestras

Where:- Reddacliff Place, between Brisbane Square (the BCC building) and the Treasury Casino
When:- Sunday 30th May 10.30am to 11.30am

St John Ambulance Concert Band
St John Ambulance Concert Band, is one of Brisbane's oldest bands, having been formed in 1919 by its first conductor, Albert Kaeser. A community band, consisting of approximately 30 members, with a wide range of ages and diverse backgrounds. More Information: -

Where:- Reddacliff Place, between Brisbane Square (the BCC building) and the Treasury Casino
When:- Sunday 30th May 12.00pm to 1.00pm

Maciste all’Inferno 1926
Maciste all’Inferno is “devilishness in five acts”, set in a sensual, Baroque hell. (…) As usual Maciste works his wonder by defeating a fleet of devils, even though in the end it is not his force that wins but the prayers of a child. Maciste all’Inferno is the last film in the series starring Bartolomeo Pagano, who ends with one of his best performances. (…) The new joint restoration by Cineteca di Bologna and Museo Nazionale del Cinema in Turin, includes the original intertitles that describe the underworld with Dantesque tercets.’ (Stella Dagna & Claudia Gianetto, Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Turin). Federico Fellini cites Maciste all’Inferno as an early cinematic influence. Live musical accompaniment is provided on the Australian Cinémathèque’s restored 1929 Wurlitzer Style 260 (Special) theatre pipe organ by organist David Bailey. Restored in 2009 by the Museo Nazionale del Cinema in Turin in collaboration with the Cineteca del Comune di Bologna. More Information:-

Where:- Australian Cinémathèque,
Gallery of Modern Art Cinema A
Getting to the Cinémathèque
When:- Sunday 30th of May 11.00am

Dall' Italia All' Australia
Queensland Premier
In 1924, the Italian film director Angelo Drovetti embarked on an epic 8,000-nautical-mile voyage with his movie camera. The result, Dall'Italia All'Australia (From Italy to Australia), is regarded by many as the most comprehensive film ever made of a migrant voyage.

The film showcases the panoramic views witnessed by Italian, Yugoslav, Greek, Arabic and Jewish migrants as they stood atop the deck of the old steamer during their seven-week world odyssey from Genoa to Australia, by way of Egypt & Sri Lanka, arriving in Brisbane in September 1924. More Information

BRISBANE SCREENING
Dall' Italia All' Australia
Two Screenings Only -
Where:- Australian Cinémathèque,
Gallery of Modern Art, Cinema B
Getting to the Cinémathèque
When:- Sunday 30th May 2010 at 1.30pm and 3.30pm
Ticket price $45.00
Tickets Strictly limited

Recent Italian Cinema: Spaces, Contexts, Experiences.
Book Launch by Dr Tiziana Ferrero Regis, "This is a fascinating in-depth view of recent Italian cinema. This book aims to address a number of questions about Italian cinema of the last twenty years, bringing interdisciplinary knowledge to the study of a cinema that eschews traditional definitions and categories, and challenges critical assumptions about a film industry that is struggling to find a new direction. In doing so, Recent Italian Cinema offers a transverse analysis of the Italian cinema industry in its dealings with national and international film production, and of the themes and issues that have emerged in films produced during the period 1980-2006." More Information:-

Where: At the Dante Alighieri Society:, 23 Foster Street, Newmarket
When: Sunday 30 May at 2.30 pm

GALA EVENT - WORLD PREMIER PERFORMANCE

“Pulcinellata Nera” - Black Comedy alla Pulcinella

A Little Opera in words, lazzi and music in the style of the Neapolitan Commedia dell'Arte by world reknown and master of the Commedia dell'Arte form..... Antonio Fava

6.15pm Pre performance drinks and nibbles
7.00pm Opening of World Premier Gala Event.
7.15pm “ Pulcinellata Nera “ performance by Antonio Fava and - Cecilio Di Donato

Where: - Woodward Theatre in the QUT Kelvin Grove Campus
When: - 6.15pm Sunday the 30th of May 2010
Ticket price: - Adults: $45.00 pp Children: $28.00
More Information - Ticketed Event - Bookings Essential

Fumo Negli Occhi
The very first debut of the Italian Theatre Company of QLD "Pietro Sillato" inc. Australians can now enjoy and understand the original Italian language thanks to the innovation that the company is bringing for the first time: projected English subtitles. Fumo Negli occhi (smoke in the eyes) is abrilliant comedy of 3 acts which will transport you into an Italian family in the 60's. With their obsession for the "social eye" they will pretend to go to Capri for a "Fine Settimana" to show their neighbours that they can afford it...but then something happen... Come to see the first debut of the Italian Theatre Company of QLD for an unforgettable night of laughing out loud. More Information

Where: The Princess Theatre Woolloongabba
When: Tuesday 1st of June 7.30pm
Cost: $25 / $15 concessions

Italian Alfresco Feast
Spend the evening in Italy with authentic alfresco dining featuring four unforgettable courses of Italian cuisine – presented by Treasury Executive Chef Lee Kuhnell and special guest chef Biagio Biuso.

Italian wines and traditional acoustic entertainment complete an experience that will bring a touch of the Mediterranean to Brisbane.

Where: Stephens Lane, south wing of Treasury Heritage Hotel
When: Tuesday June 1, 2010 from 6.30pm
More Information:- For ticket information, call 07 3306 8785 or visit www.treasurybrisbane.com.au Book now. Tickets are strictly limited. Getting to the Alfresco Italian Dinner

Jan Powers 'Il Mercato' Italian Markets
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. 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. More Information:-

Where:- Reddacliff Place, between Brisbane Square (the BCC building) and the Treasury Casino.
When:- Wed 2nd June 2010 10am to 6pm

Other Events on at GoMA

Italian Week Art History Talk The battle of the giants: Tintoretto vs Titian
Presented by Simona Albanese, University of Queensland. Jacopo Tintoretto's artistic identity evolved as a kind of conscious and continual revolution against the model for painting provided by Titian. During the middle decades of the sixteenth-century, Titian was the most influential and admired painter in Venice, and the work of many younger painters was indebted to him. Tintoretto however, worked self- consciously in defiance of the older master. Following Titian's death in 1576, Tintoretto's art developed in a more mature and individualistic manner which had few precursors or followers. This lecture will analyse the Cristo risorgente (The risen Christ) c1555 from the collection of the Queensland Art Gallery, which shows Tintoretto's mature style, and compare it to other relevant Biblical subjects, making reference also to works by Titian.

Where: Australian Cinémathèque,
Gallery of Modern Art, Cinema A
Getting to the Cinémathèque
When: 12.00pm Wed 2nd June 2010
More Information - Free Event - No Booking Required

Maciste in Vacanza (Maciste on Holiday) 1921
The stress of the frantic pace of modern life spares no one, not even Maciste, over-burdened with work and besieged by fans. A reinvigorating holiday is what he desires, above all if he can frolic through the countryside in his new little one-seat automobile, baptised “Diattolina” and loved by the giant like a wife. The honeymoon is doomed however by the price of popularity. In the street, the hotel, or the restaurant, everyone has problems to put before the hero of the cinematograph: mischievous brothers, annoying wives, cows that don't give milk, loves not reciprocated.... there is nothing which cannot be solved by Maciste! Maciste in vacanza stands out as one of the most anarchic and amusing titles of the series.’ (Stella Dagna & Claudia Gianetto, Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Turin). Live musical accompaniment is provided on the Australian Cinémathèque’s restored 1929 Wurlitzer Style 260 (Special) theatre pipe organ by organist David Bailey. Restored in 2008 by the Cineteca del Comune di Bologna, the Cineteca Nazionale di Roma and the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Turin. More Information:-

Where: Australian Cinémathèque,
Gallery of Modern Art, Cinema A
Getting to the Cinémathèque
When: 6.00pm Wed 2nd June 2010