2012 Italian Week

Message from founder and creator of the Italian Week

Cav. Alessandro Sorbello, Founder and Creator of the Italian Week

Messages from Authorities 

Letters of Support/Collaboration

Letter from Cr Fiona King, Councillor for Marchant Ward

Letter from Cr. Andrew wines, Councillor for Enoggera Ward

Letter from The Hon. Grace Grace MP, Labor State Member for Brisbane Central

Letter from Helen Hall, President, Brisbane Metropolitan Bands Inc.

Letter from Mayor Paul Pisasale, Mayor of the City of Ipswich

Letter from Cr. Adrian Schrinner, Deputy Mayor of Brisbane

Letter from Councillor Graham Quirk, The Lord Mayor of Brisbane

Letter from Cav. Stephens J Pellegrino, The Pellegrino Scholarship

Letter from Andrew Hopkins, Brisbane Marketing, Manager Events

Theme for 2012 ‘Sapori e Piaceri’

About the theme, “Sapori e Piaceri”

About “The Illumination” – films – photo gallery promo and description

Festa della Repubblica

Media & Communication Partners

New Realm Media

Like many entrepreneurs of the mid 1990’s, the founders, of New Realm Media saw the Internet as a way of reaching an audience that was seldom dreamed of.

Vespa Studios

Vespa Studio’s have been creating online footage for an international audience since 2007.

Brisbane Marketing

No-one knows Brisbane better than us. We’re passionate about what we do and we take great pride and pleasure in our work of championing this great region

SBS Radio

Radio 4BC

Sequel Communication

Sponsors

Treasury Casino and Hotel
Brisbane City Council

City of Ispwich

Cultural Partners

The Accademia Italiana della Cucina

Brisbane Metropolitan Bands

Media

Print Media – Newspapers

Posters and promotional material

Promotional videos

Posters

Flyers

Program of events Full Program

Italian Week 2012 – Official Launch

Italian Week Official Launch at Treasury Hotel, Ryan’s Private Dining Room, Ground Floor.

Italian Week at Jan Powers Market – Reddacliff Place (free event)

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.

Italian Alfresco Dinner featuring Stefano Manfredi (ticketed event)

Unrivalled master of Italian Cuisines, Chef Stefano Manfredi will take diners on a culinary journey through Italy.

Bands In the Square – featuring Frank Sinatra music (free event)

Twilight Markets in the city swing to the beat of Brass Roots live! featuring the music of Frank Sinatra.

Taste of Italy – Savoury Tasting (fundraising event)

Experience the Italian expression of savoury food during this fundraising event for the Hear and Say at Pennisi Cuisine Distributors.

Italian Week at Jan Powers Market – New Farm (free event)

Local foodie Jan Power transforms her famous Farmers Markets in New Farm at the Powerhouse.

Illuminate And Inspire a feature of Italian Week – the ‘Illumination’ (free event)

Enjoy the beauty a stunning Brisbane river view with the Treasury Casino and the QPAC building lit up in in green white and red.

Pizza Masterclass (fundraising event)

Join Gourmet Italian and its Pizza Masterclass. 100% of the profits of the class will be donated to the Hear and Say as part of the fundraising campaign which Italian Week has been supporting.

Italian Movie Screening – “Lezioni di cioccolato” (ticketed event)

To celebrate Italian Week 2012, the Brisbane Dante Alighieri Society, the students of Italian at Griffith University and Casa Italia Community Centre are pleased to screen this Italian movie subtitled in English.

Italian Week Concerts – Art Phillips (free event)

Italian-American guitarist Art Phillips ‘Arturo Di Filippo’ participates in a free concert in the Queen Street Mall stage as part of Italian Week 2012.

Brisbane International Waiters Race (free event)

The Brisbane International Waiters Race is a fundraising, highly visible, fun and exiting multicultural event.

Italian Week Concerts – Andrea Valeri and Michael Fix (free event)

Australian guitarist Michael Fix and and young Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri participate in a series of free show in the Queen Street Mall stage as part of Italian Week.

Traditional Italian Dancing – La Tammurriata (free event)

Carmen Gentile, young and talented Italian dancer from Campania, in collaboration with Women of the World Brisbane (WOW) by Rise & Shine, will perform La tammurriata.

Coffee Making Demonstration by Vittoria Coffee (free event)

The Brisbane International Waiters Race will be preceded by Coffee Making Demonstration by Vittoria Coffee.   Barista form Vittoria Coffee will show and explain how make a perfect coffee.

Waiters Race – The Party at Cloudland (free event)

Following the the Brisbane International Waiters Race on Friday afternoon in the Queen Street Mall, join waiters and waitresses representing restaurants in Brisbane.

Taste of Italy – “Dolci” Tasting (fundraising event)

Experience the Italian expression of sweet food during this fundraising event for the Hear and Say at Pennisi Cuisine Distributors.

Italian Bicycles Design Exhibition (free event)

The excellence of the Italian bicycle industry will be display on the Brisbane City centre on the Queen Street Mall Stage.

Italian Motor Vehicles Exhibition (free event)

The Fiat is an italian classic. Get up close with vintage and modern designs from one of Italy’s most loved car brands.

Experience Italian Language and Culture (free event)

La Bella Figura team will offer free conversation in Italian, travel tips and other curiosity about Italian culture.

Andrea Valeri – Acoustic Guitar Spectacular Tour (ticketed event)

Australian guitarist Nick Charles, Robbie Long, and young Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri participate in a series of concerts named “Acoustic Guitar Spectacular”.

“Sapori e Piaceri” Italian Lunch (ticketed event)

Come and celebrate the official closing event for Italian Week 2012 at Viale Canova Restaurant. Massimo and Lorenzo menu is inspired to the Italian Week theme Sapori e Piaceri.

Chef Romeo Rigo at Sofitel Central Brisbane

Where the finest in Italian flair meets French Hospitality…Thyme2 interactive restaurant adds a belissimo touch to the menu.

Italian Week Merchandising

Merchandising

Venetian GlassArt Merchandising

Italian Club

Italian Club Program

Italian Week – End of Project Reports

Italian Week report