Thank you to all for the wonderful lunch we shared on a rainy, miserable winter’s day, Sunday 2nd June, for La Festa della Repubblica. Grazie Carlo and Hayley for hosting us at Avebury House. In the future we hope to be able to enjoy its beautiful gardens.
Another event, which was held a week later, 9th June, at The Piano, was the brilliant concert, Viva L'Italia, presented by the Risingholme Orchestra. Especially emotional was the rendition of ‘Fratelli d’Italia’, the Italian Anthem, sung by Silvia Maggioni, one of our Committee members.
Dante Language School
Thank you to all those who have paid the fee for the 2nd Semester. For those yet to pay, we would appreciate it if your payment of $255 can be effectuated as soon as possible. (Dante Scuola Bank Account - 11-7800-0054463-20)
Maria Fresia’s Courses all start the first week of July. Go to www.dantechch.com to check the starting dates of all the other Courses.
There are still vacancies for the new Absolute Beginners Course which is going to be held on Tuesdays 5.30pm-7pm. This Course starts on Tuesday 9th June with Francesca Festa.
For any queries, or new enrolments please contact Jan at dantechch@gmail.com or on 03-351 9796 or 021-239 4090
Brunella will continue her wonderful lunches on Tuesdays, offering 4 sessions of 'Cuciniamo, Chiacchieriamo e Pranziamo con Brunella', beginning on the 23rd of July for 4 consecutive Tuesdays. As per usual, the details are on our website. Places are limited to 8, so book ASAP!
CineDante
Film Title: “La donna della mia vita” - (The woman of my dreams) by Luca Lucini
2010 Comedy - 92 min - Rated M-SL
Synopsis:Leonardo and Giorgio are two brothers who have two completely different characters. The first is sensitive and reliable, whereas the second is inconstant and a womaniser. After a string of disappointing relationships, Leonardo meets Sara and a series of unpredictable situations unfolds within his family.
Wednesday 17th July 2019 at 7.30 pm
CineDante is held in either the Puriri Lounge or the Riccarton Lounge, in the brick building behind the Church, St. Ninian’s Church, 5 Puriri Street, Riccarton, Christchurch. There is a carpark to the side of the Church Hall.
CineDante brings the splendour of Italian cinema to Christchurch.
Viewings are reserved for financial members of the Dante Sociery. Annual subscriptions can be paid on the night.
All 2019 Dante Language Students are deemed to be financial members of the Dante Alighieri Society.
Come along to the Aperitivo Dante and enjoy a glass of wine and a chat in Italian (or English) before the film.
Aperitivo Dante begins at 7 pm. There is no charge for CineDante but a gold koha is requested for the evening.
Renaissance Italy Tour 2019
Circolo Italiano (Wellington) committee member, Phyllis Mossman, is leading another tour to Italy, beginning in Rome on 16th September 2019 and finishing in Florence on the 7th October 2019.
The theme is Renaissance Rivalry: art patronage from Rome to Florence.
If you might be interested, please contact Phyllis by email phyllis@mossman.net.nz and see her website http://renaissanceitalytours.co.nz/
