Monday, 25 August 2008

ITALIAN FESTA IDOL COMPETITION ANNOUNCED

Italy Online™ and Associazione Toscana are proud to announce a BRAND NEW competition being held in conjunction with the Norton Street Italian Festa and  Co.As.It.  The Italian Festa Idol Competition is an opportunity for children ages 8 to 16 to showcase their talents in Singing, Dancing or Playing a Musical Instrument.  This Competition is open to individual performers and groups as well.  The Finals [more] Competition will be held on Sunday 26th October 2008 during the Norton Street Italian Festa in Pioneer's Park.  Auditions will be held in late September and early October. We will be giving away CASH and PRIZES on the day!!! Click here for all of the details including the Application Form. FAQ's and more.  So get your dancing shoes ready, tune those instruments and warm up those vocal chords!!!

Wednesday, 20 August 2008

ITALY ONLINE™ WELCOMES IL LOCALE RISTORANTE PIZZERIA TO THE IOL® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Il Locale has joined the IOL® Business Directory.  Located in Haberfield, NSW, this restaurant offers fresh and tasty authentic Italian pizza and pasta, mouth-watering desserts and great atmosphere in a friendly and cosy environment. [more] target='Test'>Click here to check out their listing and to learn more.  Why cook dinner tonight?  Make a booking now!  You won't be sorry!

Sunday, 17 August 2008

ITALY ONLINE™ ANNOUNCES FERRAGOSTO 08 WINNER!!!

What a fantastic day we had at Ferragosto 08 in Five Dock!!!! The weather was simply amazing and the crowds were out in full force!  The sights, the sounds and the smells of ITALY were all in abundance during the annual festival. It was great to meet so many new people and to say hello to existing [more] Italy Online™ Members today! We congratulate M. Rosina of Concord, NSW on winning the $100 Gift Voucher to Italian Shoes on Norton.  What a lucky winner!!!  Have fun selecting your shoes! Special thanks to Italian Shoes on Norton for supplying such a generous Gift Voucher.  Click Here to learn more information on Italian Shoes on Norton.

ITALY ONLINE™ WELCOMES ITALIAN MADE SOCIAL MOTORING CLUB

Italy Online™ proudly welcomes this new club to the site. Click here to go to their listing and to learn more about their activities and events and how to become a member. Come to [more] target=Test>Ferragosto in Five Dock, NSW to see the amazing display of cars from this club.  The annual Italian Festival runs from 10am to 4pm today!

Saturday, 16 August 2008

ITALY ONLINE™ SPONSORS AND SUPPORTS GIOVANI ITALIANI AUSTRALIA

Italy Online™ continues to maintain our committment to the Italo-Australian youth by sponsoring and supporting the newly formed Giovani Italiani Australia (GIA) and their National Italian Australian Youth Conference taking place on 5th - 7th September 2008 on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Registrations will be closing soon so hurry and reserve your spot now for [more] this fantastic weekend!!!  To obtain a membership form, please send an email to giaenquiries@gmail.com   Registration forms are available by visiting our Events Calendar.  Just click here to be taken to our Events Calendar where you will find the downloadable PDF at the bottom of that page. With fabulous speakers and great opportunities to network, you won't want to miss out on this weekend! Find out more:   The National Italian Australian Youth Conference will involve youth committed to enhancing cooperation between Australia and Italy at all levels.   The National Italian Australian Youth Conference will raise and develop on a national level the themes put forward in the previous documents relating to the international youth conference, with the aim of finding solutions to existing problems and pathways to new initiatives.   The National Italian Australian Youth Conference will allow youth to:   express their opinions and concerns with the view to providing a united national voice for youth;   explore the need for youth to drive change in the community and the world at large by opening pathways, with fresh ideas and creative and innovative ways of taking our culture forward;   celebrate their identity as Italian Australians and create an appreciation for the Italian language and culture;   obtain a greater understanding of Italian government systems and their relationship to Italian Australian youth;   consider opportunities for facilitating future communication between youth on a local, national or worldwide level;   network with peers from different states with similar interests; and   develop new relationships between youth on a national level and strengthen existing bonds.

IATI - FERRAGOSTO ITALIANO

Our friends at the Illawarra Association of Teachers of Italian Inc. are hosting Ferragosto Italiano on Monday 18 August. Click Here to go to the 'Events Calendar' for more information.

Thursday, 14 August 2008

ICCI BUSINESS LUNCHEON ANNOUNCED

Italy Online™ would like to remind you that the ICCI is hosting another Business Luncheon taking place on Tuesday 26th August 2008 at Grappa Ristorante e Bar.  These events are always popular and are a offer a great opportunity to network with ICCI members and to meet new people. Please [more] color=#00bfff>click here to learn more.

Sunday, 3 August 2008

ITALY ONLINE™ AND FERRAGOSTO 2008

Ferragosto’08 will be held on Sunday, 17 August 2008 between 10am and 4pm on Great North Road, Five Dock, NSW. Ferragosto is the City of Canada Bay’s largest and most popular community festival [more] attracting over 50,000 people. It has grown in the eleven years since its inception from a local celebration of the Italian heritage of Five Dock to the premier event in the social calendar of the Inner West of Sydney. Ferragosto is named after an annual Italian holiday celebrated in August to honour the ascension of the Virgin Mary to Heaven.   Entertainment at Ferragosto’08 will include two stages; a dedicated children’s entertainment area and the FerraKitchen cooking demonstration area in where local chefs and providores will showcase regional recipes and delicacies from Italy. Over 100 fete stalls will line Great North Road. New to this year’s event will be the FerraPiazza, a dedicated space representing and reflecting traditional Italian culture and Industry in a uniquely Italian social setting.  Look for Italy Online™  in FerraPiazza and enter to win COOL prizes, including a $100 Gift Certificate to Italian Shoes on Norton! We look forward to seeing you at Ferragost'08!

Thursday, 31 July 2008

IOL® KIDS PAGE UPDATED WITH ARTWORK

Italy Online™ welcomes Fort Street Public School to the Kids' Page with some fantastic samples of their work from a recent Italian celebration. Click on this link to view the work. If your school would like to submit artwork, photographs, etc. of their Italian work, [more] please submit them to info@italyonline.com.au   Be sure to include your contact details. Enjoy!

Sunday, 20 July 2008

NEXT WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 HOST CITY IS ANNOUNCED

At the Final Mass at Randwick Racecourse today, with an estimated 400,000 in attendance, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI announced that the next host city for World Youth Day will be Madrid, Spain! This was a wonderful event for Sydney (Australia) to host and more importantly, for the Italians to embrace their faith and celebrate with Italian youth along with the youth from the rest of the world. Italy [more] Online™ was proud to provide information on World Youth Day 08 and to be a part of Viva Agora for the Italian Youth at the Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 16 July 2008.  The lucky winners of the Australian boomerangs were announced at the conclusion of the event and now they can take a small piece of Australia home to Italy with them. For everyone that took part in World Youth Day 08, we hope that you enjoyed your experience.

Friday, 11 July 2008

ITALY ONLINE™ WELCOMES ITALIAN SHOES TO THE IOL® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Italian Shoes is unique, specialising in ladies smart daywear, evening, party, wedding and mother of the bride shoes. They also provide an extensive range of men’s shoes from casual, formal, sandals and even boots. Their size range caters from 33 to 42 for ladies, and 39 to 47 for men. The shoe brands they stock are Pura Lopez, Patani, Elata, Giorgia.B, Verdecchia & Mainqua, Marino Fabiani, [more] Rosetta, Scardavi, Martini Osvaldo, Sergio Valentino, Albano, Giacinto, Amada, Lady Varese, Confort, Balducci, Everest, Foreste, Enrico Sante, Rey Barenson, Serrafino Moressi, Varese and many, many more! They also stock an extensive range of the latest trends of casual & evening handbags and jewellery like Olga Berg, Charlie Brown, Sofia, Guess, Benetton, Sisley, Spencer and Rutherford, Urban Originals, Conti Moda, Gianni Conti, Peter Lang, Vivianne Katz, Najo, Michel Rene and much more! Visit one of their stores and become a 'Lifetime' VIP member to have first preference to their Winter and Summer sale, which offers up to 70% off our retail price. Their retail locations include: Italian Shoes on Norton Leichhardt 93 Norton Street, Leichhardt Leichhardt NSW 2040 Ph: (02) 9572 9955 Fax: (02) 9572 9955 Italian Shoes Greenacre Upstairs 15 Brunker Road, Greenacre NSW 2190 Ph: (02) 9796 4811 Fax: (02) 9796 4445 Italian Shoes Wetherill Park Shop W93 Stockland Mall Shopping Centre, Wetherill Park NSW 2164 Ph: (02) 9725 5095 Fax (02) 9725 5095 Stop in today to see the latest fashions in shoes and accessories direct from Italy!  Click here to go to their listing in the IOL® Business Directory.

Wednesday, 25 June 2008

ITALY ONLINE™ WELCOMES TANCREDI JEWELLERS TO THE IOL® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Tancredi Jewellers has a stunning range of Italian jewellery available to suit your needs whether it is for an occasion such as an Engagement, Wedding or Anniversary or just to say, 'I love you!' to that special someone.    Tancredi Jewellers has two convenient locations in Australia to suit your needs.  To learn more about each of their locations, simply click on Double Bay, NSW or click on Adelaide, SA. Stop in today and see for yourself all of the beautiful pieces of jewellery in their collection.

ITALY ONLINE™ WELCOMES MODENA PRESTIGE CARS TO THE IOL® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Modena Prestige Cars is one of Sydney’s most exciting showrooms for anyone looking to find a quality Prestige Motor Vehicle.  Click here to learn more and to go straight to their Gold Premium Listing.  Stop in today and view their magnificent [more] range of cars on display.  You won't be disappointed!

Sunday, 22 June 2008

ITALY ONLINE® WELCOMES BELL UOMO TO THE IOL® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Bell Uomo is Australia's only distributor of Bio Homme, Man's Secret and Revita products.  These products are made of the finest Italian quality and leave a man smelling fresh and clean and revitalised after using the products.  Italy Online™ will bring this exclusive line to our online community very soon so stay tuned to Italy Online™... Connecting you to La Dolce Vita!™   Click here to learn more.

Sunday, 8 June 2008

'I PINOCCHI' ADDED TO THE IOL® DIRECTORY

Italy Online™ welcomes I Pinocchi. Click on this link to learn more about this wonderful organisation. They are a non-profit youth organisation dedicated to educating and entertaining people that have an interest or history with the marvellous [more] region that is Tuscany, Italy. They are based in Western Australia and are an interactive part of the Tuscany Association Perth, Inc. See the IOL® Events Calendar for I Pinocchi upcoming events.

Monday, 2 June 2008

SCALABRINI VILLAGE ANNOUNCES NEW WEBSITE

Italy Online™ is pleased to alert you to the new website launched by Scalabrini Village.  Information is available about their facilities, admission process, news and much, more. Scalabrini Village operates six villages across New South Wales.  The services that they provide are available to those persons in Self-Care, Hostel, and Nursing Home levels. To learn more [more] about Scalabrini Village, click here to be taken to their listing within the IOL Directory and click here to be view their brand new website.

Thursday, 29 May 2008

ITALY ONLINE™ RELEASES MAY E-NEWSLETTER

The May E-Newsletter has just been sent out.  If you have not received your copy and you would like to read the latest edition, please click here to view our latest version. If you are not already a Member of Italy Online™ and you would like to become a Member, [more] please click on this link to be taken to the Membership page.  Becoming a Member is FREE and allows you to receive the Monthly E-Newsletter, Shop Online and Post in the Italian Forum (our chat room). Enjoy your latest version, packed with details of Sydney Italian Festival, Italian National Day Celebrations, and much, much more!

Tuesday, 20 May 2008

SYDNEY ITALIAN FESTIVAL HAS OFFICIALLY OPENED!

Sydney Italian Festival officially began on Tuesday 20th May 2008 with a Launch Party at the Art Gallery of NSW.  Guests in attendance were treated to a performance by members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and a special menu created by some of the best chefs from CIRA.  Organised by The Italian Trade Commision, The  Sydney Festival is now in its 5th year and is an amazing celebration of all [more] of the finer nuances that encompass our passion for Italy: Food, Fashion, Culture, Music, Art and Design. Be sure to check out the Events Calendar for more details and to learn more about ViVa Leichhardt which runs over the June long weekend.  Italy Online™ is proud to be supporting this event and to bring you updated information on the events and activities surrounding Sydney Italian Festival 08. Sydney Festival Italiano ufficialmente iniziato il Martedì 20 maggio 2008 con un lancio a parte la Galleria d'arte del NSW. Gli ospiti presenti sono stati trattati per una performance da parte dei membri della Sydney Symphony Orchestra e uno speciale menu creati da alcuni dei migliori chef dal CIRA. Organizzato dalla Commissione italiana del commercio, il Sydney Festival è giunto al suo 5 ° anno ed è una straordinaria celebrazione di tutte le sfumature sottili che comprendono la nostra passione per l'Italia: alimentare, moda, cultura, musica, arte e design. Ricordatevi di controllare il Calendario Eventi Per maggiori dettagli e per ulteriori informazioni su Viva Leichhardt che va oltre il giugno lungo week-end. Online Italia ™ è orgogliosa di sostenere questo evento e per fornire agli utenti informazioni aggiornate sugli eventi e le attività circostanti Sydney Festival Italiano 08.

ITALY ONLINE™ ANNOUNCES LATEST WINNER!

Italy Online™ is pleased to announce the winner of the 30th Annual Convention of the Diversional Therapy Association of Australia National Council 'Travel Pack for DT's and RAO's' is J. Gibellini. Congratulations and thank you to ALL of the Diversional Therapists and Recreation Activity Officers that entered the [more] draw! Be sure to check out La Piazza (The Italian Forum) for the Idea Exchange which is located at the bottom of the list of topics.  This area of our 'chat room' was designed for those professionals working in the field of Diversional Therapy to exchange ideas for programs specifically designed for Italians.  It is a GREAT way to share your knowledge with other professionals in the field and to learn creative and interesting ways to capture the 'Italianness' in your programming. Buon divertimento a tutti!  (Have fun everyone!) Online Italia ™ è lieta di annunciare il vincitore della 30a Convention annuale della Diversional La terapia di associazione di Australia Consiglio Nazionale 'Travel Pack per DT e RAO's' è J. Gibellini. Complimenti e grazie a tutti i Diversional terapisti e passatempi di attività ufficiali che è entrato il sorteggio! Ricordatevi di dare un'occhiata La Piazza (Il Forum italiano) per l'idea di Exchange che si trova in fondo alla lista di argomenti. Questo settore del nostro 'chat room' è stato progettato per quei professionisti che operano nel campo della terapia Diversional per lo scambio di idee per i programmi specificamente progettato per gli italiani. E 'un ottimo modo per condividere le tue conoscenze con altri professionisti del settore e per imparare creativi e interessanti modi per catturare il' Italianness' nella vostra programmazione. Buon divertimento a tutti!

Thursday, 15 May 2008

ITALY ONLINE™ REMINDS YOU ABOUT DOMENICA ITALIANA

Marrickville Council invites you to a Sunday afternoon Italian cultural experience A FREE community event celebrating Marrickville’s diversity Sunday 18 May 2008 11am-3pm Marrickville Town Hall Marrickville Road, Marrickville Italian food tastings cooking demonstrations live entertainment For further information call 9335 2222 Due to the indoor venue capacity, patron numbers [more] may be limited at busy event times. Il Consiglio di Marrickville vi invita a sperimentare la cultura italiana per una domenica pomeriggio Un evento comunitario GRATUITO per celebrare la diversità di Marrickville Domenica 18 Maggio 2008 11.00–15.00 Municipio di Marrickville Marrickville Road, Marrickville assaggi di specialità italiane dimostrazioni di cucina spettacoli dal vivo Per ulteriori informazioni chiamare 9335 2222 A causa della capienza dell’edificio, il numero di avventori sarà limitato nei momenti di maggiori affluenza all’evento.

Sunday, 11 May 2008

ITALIAN NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS ANNOUNCED

One of Sydney's most vibrant, colourful and popular events is on again on Sunday 1st June with the Italian National Day Celebrations at Doltone House, Pyrmont. The Italian National Day Celebration Committee, under the auspices of the [more] Consul Genera for Italy in Sydney invites the people of Sydne to enjoy another fabulous day of Italian culture and heritage celebrating the 62nd Anniversary of Italy's independence and the nation's ongoing development as a truly significant member of the world's cultural and economic communities. Highlights on the day will include delicious food and wine, traditional market stalls, the very best of Italian design and craftsmanship, a concert featuring leading performers of traditional and contemporary Italian singing and dancing and a stunning display of Ferrari sports cars.  Also, there will be spectacular games with flags performed by standard bearers wearing medieval costumes.  To the delight of children and adults alike the day will come to a spectacular close with a dazzling fireworks display. Now in their 26th year, Sydney's Italian National Day Celebrations are presented as a major event within the month long Sydney Italian Festival presented by the Italian Trade Commission from 20 May to 10 June 2008.  Part of a global promotion focusing on the innovation and uniqueness of all things Italian, the Sydney Italian Festival will presen the very best of Italian food, wine, design, film, art and music as locations throughout Sydney come alive with the very best of contemporary Italian culture. If you are interested in obtaining a stall at Doltone House, please ring Luigi Stivale on (02) 9533 3179 or John Caputo on 0418 974 111. Italy Online™ is a proud supporter of Italian National Day Celebrations and Sydney Italian Festival.

NEW CLASSES ADDED TO IOL® SHOPPING CART

Grab your diaries and plan to attend... Italy Online™ is teaming up with Studio De Luca to bring you some fun and interesting classes for KIDS and ADULTS during the 2nd Annual ViVa Leichhardt celebrations happening throughout Leichhardt. ViVa Leichhardt celebrates the Italian food and community alive within Leichhardt under the larger umbrella of the Sydney Italian Festival 08. Italy [more] Online™ is proud to support these annual events which celebrate, educate and honour the Italian history and culture alive within Australia. Please keep checking the Events Calendar as new events are added.

ViVa LEICHHARDT EVENTS POSTED

It is with great pleasure that we bring you details of the 2nd Annual ViVa Leichhardt celebration which encopmasses events taking place throughout Leichhardt during the weekend of 7th and 8th June 2008 in conjunction with the Sydney Italian Festival. Please click here for the latest [more] news from Leichhardt Chamber of Commerce.  ViVa Leichhardt is proudly supported by Italy Online™. Come to Leichhardt to experience Italian food, demonstrations, tastings, parties, and much, much more! For more details on ViVa Leichhardt, please ring Leichhardt Chamber of Commerce on (02) 9367 9308.

Wednesday, 7 May 2008

WINNER ANNOUNCED FOR 'A LITTLE BIT OF ITALY IN BROKE'

We are pleased to announce that M. Cooley of Singleton, NSW is the lucky winner of the $50.00 Gift Voucher to shop at Italy Online™. 'A Little Bit of Italy in Broke' is the Hunter Valley's 3rd Annual Italian Festival and Italy Online™ was a proud supporter of the event.

Sunday, 4 May 2008

WINNER ANNOUNCED FOR KINGS CROSS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Italy Online™ is pleased to announce that A. Williams of Leichhardt, NSW is the lucky winner of the Cremi Machine. The Kings Cross Food & Wine Festival celebrated the outstanding abundance, diversity and quality of food and wine in this unique area. This event showcased the well deserved reputation of the greater Kings Cross area as an exciting, diverse dining and [more] entertainment destination. It was all further complimented by a diverse program of entertainment - including jazz, classical and world music plus dance - with several performers unique to Kings Cross. The event was produced by the Kings Cross Partnership and was another of the area's many outstanding community events. Italy Online™ was a proud supporter of the event along with our friends at Lauretana Water.

Monday, 28 April 2008

ITALY ONLINE™ WELCOMES OLIVETO RISTORANTE & BAR TO THE IOL® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Italy Online™ extends a warm welcome to Oliveto Ristorante & Bar located in Rhodes, NSW.  Please click on their link to be taken to their Gold Listing and to learn more about their hours, function menus, etc. This Italian [more] restaurant offers delicious Italian food coupled with beautiful water views of Brays Bay Reserve.  Go and see for yourself and tell them that Italy Online™ sent you!  Buon appetito!

ITALY ONLINE™ WELCOMES GRAPPA RISTORANTE E BAR TO THE IOL® BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Italy Online™ extends a warm welcome to Grappa Ristorante e Bar located on Norton Street in Leichhardt, NSW.  Please click on their link to be taken to their Gold Listing and to learn more about their hours, menus, etc. This Italian [more] restaurant offers authentic Italian fare and excellent service in a beautiful setting.  Check them out for yourself and tell them that Italy Online™ sent you!  Buon appetito!

Sunday, 27 April 2008

WORD OF THE WEEK No. 39

Italy Online™ announces this week's PAROLA DELLA SETTIMANA.  'Selva' which means wood or forest. Examples of how selva may be used: una selva di antenne a swarm of aerials; una selva di bandiere a stream of flags. Forest may also be translated to foresta or bosco.

Tuesday, 22 April 2008

ViVa LEICHHARDT EVENTS COMING SOON!!!

Italy Online™ is pleased to once again pair up with Studio De Luca to be a part of ViVa Leichhardt events taking place in conjunction with The Italian Trade Commission's Sydney Italian Festival.  Kids' Gelato and Pasta Art Classes, Arancini Demonstrations and Italian Cocktail Classes will be available very soon in the IOL® Shopping Cart so stay tuned! Italy Online™...  Connecting [more] You to La Dolce Vita!™

Monday, 7 April 2008

EXPERIENCE ITALY IN SYDNEY & MELBOURNE WITH A BRAND NEW PROGRAM

Italy Online™ is pleased to bring our Members and visitors information on a wonderful Italian experience being offered in both Sydney and Melboure entitled, 'Weekend Italiano.'    WEEKEND ITALIANO BRINGS ITALY TO MELBOURNE & SYDNEY Five young Italian trainers and academics have created WEEKEND ITALIANO, a series of full immersions into Italian language & culture [more] suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced speakers. Adapted from university Italian Camps run by the same tutors in 2006 and 2007, WEEKEND ITALIANO offers an educational, fun and flexible learning environment as many people don’t have the time to attend a full residential weekend. At WEEKEND ITALIANO workshops are fun and hands-on. Even lunches – prepared by Italian chefs – are a full cultural experience, giving an insight into Italian history and traditions. Workshops are run several times a day adapting vocabulary, activities and structures to the different levels.  “We had the vision to provide an arena for creative and non-conventional but highly effective workshops. Students learn in a dynamic environment, engaging in real activities such as playing Italian card games or writing and performing a teatro dell’arte piece”, says Sandra, one of the trainers. WEEKEND ITALIANO will be held at the Veneto Club, Melbourne on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, 9.30am – 5.30pm  and at North Sydney Community Centre on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June, 9.30am – 5.30pm. Prices are $150 per day or $250 for the full weekend. The cost covers all materials, workshop tuition, an Italian-style gourmet lunch, and mid-morning and afternoon refreshments. Email bookings bookings@weekenditaliano.com.au Media enquiries info@weekenditaliano.com.au All phone enquires Sandra Pitronaci 0405 171 449 All details about WEEKEND ITALIANO can be found on the website www.weekenditaliano.com.au

Thursday, 27 March 2008

ITALY ONLINE™ AND CO.AS.IT. ANNOUNCE BRAND NEW SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PROGRAM

Maria Maccheroni and Luigi Linguine have some exciting news just for the kids.... Mark your calendars NOW for this new program being offered during the second week of the April School Holidays on Wednesday 23 April 2008 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Italy Online™ and Co.As.It. are teaming up to bring you this fantastic Italian-flavoured event just for the kids!  Children will have the opportunity [more] to spend some time with older Italians that participate in Co.As.It.’s Community Based Day Care Program.  They will be able to speak Italian, learn some Italian phrases, make authentic Italian biscotti, sing Italian songs, make a craft and have an Italian lunch.  The whole day is geared toward bringing the old and the young together for a fun and educational experience that connects and bridges the gap between generations. Please click here to be taken to the IOL® Shopping Cart to learn more. This is sure to be a fun-filled day but hurry, space is limited!  Bookings are essential.

Thursday, 13 March 2008

ITALY ONLINE™ WELCOMES ANGELO PO TO THE IOL® DIRECTORY

Italy Online™ is pleased to welcome Angelo Po to the IOL® Directory.  Angelo Po is an Italian company which has been producing high quality catering and kitchen products for both professional and home use since 1922.  Please click here to learn more about [more] Angelo Po and their amazing range of products.

Monday, 10 March 2008

ITALY ONLINE™ RELEASES LATEST E-NEWS

Did you know??? The latest edition of the Italy Onlne™ monthly E-News has been released. If you did not receive your electronic version via email, you can click here to download the February/March 2008 edition packed with updates on events, cooking [more] classes, Italian products and much, much more.  Feel free to share it with your friends and family, too! Mille grazie, The Italy Online™ Team

Saturday, 8 March 2008

ITALO-AUSTRALIAN HISTORY PAGE UPDATED

Italy Online™ is honoured to be able to publish research written by high school student, Josh Pallas, who wrote a paper on Internment Within The Illawarra last year.  He entered the paper in two competitions, The Dante Alighieri Literary Prize and the History Mysteries Youth Challenge 2007 and we are so pleased to let you know that he won both competitions and we can finally [more] share his research with you.  (While we had the priviledge of reading the paper many months ago, we were not able to publish it for our readers until after it was judged in the competitions.)  It is a very interesting topic and one that has not had very much research on it over the years.  Congratulations, Josh and thank you for contributing to the Italo-Australian History section of Italy Online™.  Please click here to read Josh's research paper.  If you have an article or story that you would like us to consider posting in this section or photos of your family's arrival in Australia, please email them to stephanie@italyonline.com.au

Saturday, 1 March 2008

ITALY ONLINE™ FEATURED IN THE LATEST ITALIANICIOUS MAGAZINE

Hey - Italophiles, pick up a copy of the Autumn '08 issue of Italianicious. Your favourite website - Italy Online™ is featured in the magazine. They covered our 'La Dolce Vita on the Wharf Party'. This party was held to celebrate our first Birthday and to raise funds for Co.As.It.’s Dementia Specific Day Respite Centre located in Rhodes, NSW.  Italianicious is a beautiful magazine. It entertains [more] and educates people about Italian cuisine, travel and lifestyle. They help those who have been to Italy to revisit their experience and to entice those who haven’t yet been. Italianicious Magazine is a quarterly publication that is packed with authentic regional recipes, wine reviews and features on Italian restaurants and chefs both in Italy and Australia. Their travel stories will take you to some of Italy's undiscovered gems and we'll give you the locals' guide to the major cities. They will also let you know about Italian food, wine and cultural events going on around Australia and Italy. And remember, an Italianicious subscription makes the perfect gift! You may purchase a subscription to the magazine right here in the Italy Online™ Shopping Mercato. Just click on 'IOL Shopping' above then 'Subscriptions' then 'Magazines'. Remember, you must be signed up and logged in as a Purchasing Member to use the IOL Shopping Mercato. Ciao - Italophiles, ritira una copia di Italianicious del Autunno'08. Il tuo sito preferito - Italy Online™ ha le caratteristiche per la rivista. Hanno coperto il nostro 'La Dolce Vita on the Wharf Party'. Questa celebrazione si è tenuto per festeggiare il nostro primo compleanno e per la raccolta di fondi per il Co.As.It. 's Day specifiche Dementia Respite situato nel centro di Rhodes, NSW. Italianicious è una bella rivista. Si intrattiene ed educa la gente di cucina italiana, di viaggio e di stile di vita. Essi aiutano coloro che sono stati in Italia per rivedere la loro esperienza e per invogliare coloro che non sono ancora stati. Italianicious Magazine è una pubblicazione trimestrale, che è compresso con autentiche ricette regionali, il vino e le caratteristiche recensioni su ristoranti e chef italiano sia in Italia che in Australia. Le loro storie di viaggio vi porterà ad alcune delle gemme sconosciute in Italia e ti daremo la gente del posto guida per le grandi città. Essi vi permetterà anche di conoscere il cibo italiano, il vino e le manifestazioni culturali in corso intorno Australia e Italia. E ricordate, un abbonamento Italianicious rende il regalo perfetto! È possibile acquistare un abbonamento alla rivista proprio qui in Italy Online™ Shopping Mercato. Basta cliccare su 'IOL Shopping' sopra, poi 'Iscrizioni', poi 'Riviste'. Ricorda, devi essere registrato ed aver effettuato il login come un Acquisti membri a utilizzare il Mercato IOL Shopping.

Wednesday, 27 February 2008

THIS JUST IN...

The Italian Opera Foundation Australia will host a Gala Ball on Friday 18 April 2008 at Doltone House in Pyrmont, NSW. As we receive more details, we will pass them along to you.  Please click on the Events Calendar for further information.

Wednesday, 13 February 2008

WORD OF THE WEEK No. 38

Italy Online™ announces this week's PAROLA DELLA SETTIMANA.  'Valentino', also known as valentine (or card).  Since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, we thought you may want to know a little bit more about this fun holiday and where it all started. Saint [more] Valentine, according to romantic legend, was a kind-hearted Roman priest who married young couples against the wishes of Emperor Claudius II, and was beheaded for his deeds on the 14th of February. In truth, the exact origins and identity of St. Valentine are unclear. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, 'At least three different Saint Valentines, all of them martyrs, are mentioned in the early martyrologies under the date of 14 February.' Two of these men lived in the third century A.D., one being the bishop of Interamna (now Terni, Italy) and the other a priest of Rome. (Some speculate that these two figures were actually the same man.) Both seem to have been persecuted for their beliefs; the Roman priest reportedly was beaten and then beheaded on the orders of Emperor Claudius II, on or about the year 270. Legends vary on how the martyr's name became connected with romance: the date of his death may have become mingled with the feast of Lupercalia, a pagan festival of love, or with the ancient belief that birds first mate in the middle of February. Perhaps we'll never know the true identity and story behind the man named St. Valentine, but this much is for sure...February has been the month to celebrate love for a long time, dating clear back to the Middle Ages. In fact, Valentine's Day ranks second only to Christmas in number of greeting cards sent.  Valentine's Day is a day of special romantic sentiment and gift-giving among lovers of all ages.

Monday, 4 February 2008

AN ITALIAN AFFAIR - UN AFFARE ITALIANO

Italy Online™ is proud to sponsor Euro Concepts Sydney who presents 'An Italian Affair'. It is an evening of art, fashion and music and will be show-casing the raw talents of a young Italo-Australian artist. See below for more information and to purchase tickets. <><><> Italy Online™ è orgogliosa di sponsorizzare Euro Concepts Sydney, che presenta 'Un Affare Italiano'. Si tratta di una serata di [more] arte, moda e musica e sarà show-involucro grezzo talento di un giovane artista Italo-Australiana. Per ulteriori informazioni e per l'acquisto di biglietti fare clic su questo collegamento ipertestuale. Click on this hyperlink for more information and to purchase tickets.

Sunday, 3 February 2008

WORD OF THE WEEK No. 37

Italy Online™ announces this week's PAROLA DELLA SETTIMANA. 'Panne' which means breakdown. Nooo, it is not bread. Bread is spelt with one 'n' - pane. It is no coincidence that this weeks word of the week follows on from the last word of the week which was panna. While researching panna, I stumbled across panne, and realised that I had never [more] heard of the word and did not know its meaning. Panne is used as follows: veicolo in panne means broken-down vehicle; rimanere in panne means to have a breakdown; ho la macchina in panne means my car is broken-down.

NEW CATEGORY ADDED TO THE ITALIAN FORUM - NUOVA CATEGORIA AGGIUNTA AL FORUM ITALIANO

Italy Online™ has added a new category to the Italian Forum - La Piazza. It is a 'Recipe Swap Forum'. Please feel free to browse this forum, comment on, and enjoy the recipes. If you would like to share your favourite recipes with others please post it to the forum. You must be a member of Italy Online™ and logged in to post. Click [more] on this link or on the Italian Forum link on the main title bar. Enjoy! Italy Online™ ha aggiunto una nuova categoria per il Forum Italiano - La Piazza. Si tratta di un 'Scambio di Ricette Forum'. Non esitare a visitare questo forum, commentare, e godersi le ricette. Se volete condividere le vostre ricette preferite con altri scrivete al forum. Devi essere un membro di Italia Online ™ ed aver effettuato il login per postare. Fare clic su questo link o sul link 'Italian Forum' sulla barra del titolo principale. Buon divertimento!

Friday, 1 February 2008

OPERA AUSTRALIA 'OPERA IN THE DOMAIN' FREE EVENT - EVENTO GRATUITO

Italy Online™ would like to remind you of Opera Australia's free event, 'Mazda Opera in the Domain' taking place on Saturday 2nd February 2008 in Sydney, NSW. Although the weather is not cooperating today, Opera Australia is hopeful that the show will go on tomorrow evening. In the event that the show is cancelled due to inclement weather, please listen to your local metro radio station or [more] ring Opera Australia on (02) 9318 8200 for a recorded message. For more details on this event, please visit the IOL® Events Calendar by clicking on this link. Evento Gratuito Italy Online™ vorrebbe ricordarvi di un evento gratis da Opera Australia, 'Mazda Opera In The Domain' che si svolge il sabato 2a febbraio 2008 a Sydney, NSW. Anche se il tempo non è collaborato oggi, Opera Australia spera che lo spettacolo andrà domani sera. Nel caso in cui la mostra è annullata a causa di intemperie, la preghiamo di ascoltare la tua stazione radio locale metropolitana o chiama Opera Australia (02) 9318 8200 per un messaggio registrato. Per ulteriori dettagli su questo evento, si prega di visitare il Calendario Eventi IOL®, facendo clic su questo link.

Thursday, 31 January 2008

ITALIAN CONNECTION RALLY - NEW MEDIA RELEASE - NUOVO COMUNICATO DI MEDIA

There is a new media release relating to a unique charity event. The Italian Connection Rally being held from Friday 23 and Sunday 25 May 2008. It is a three day event that will link, for the first time, Australia’s two most famous Little Italy precincts - Norton Street, Leichhardt and Lygon Street, Melbourne. The City of Melbourne has just confirmed its principal sponsorship of the event which is [more] exciting news indeed. Click here for more information. C'è una nuova comunicazione di media, relativa ad un unico evento di carità. The Italian Connection Rally che si terrà da venerdì 23 a domenica 25 maggio 2008. Si tratta di tre giorni di manifestazione, che collegherà, per la prima volta, in Australia due più famosi impianti Little Italy - Norton Street, Leichhardt e Lygon Street, Melbourne. La Città di Melbourne ha appena confermato il suo principale sponsor della manifestazione, che è davvero emozionante notizie. Clicca qui per maggiori informazioni.

Sunday, 27 January 2008

AS WE SAY IN OZ: AV-A-GO-YA-MUG! -- COME DICIAMO IN OZ: AV-A-GO-YA-TAZZA!

Most of us here at Italy Online were born outside of Italy, and as such, Italian is our second language. Because of this, we have been a little reluctant to translate our posts from English into Italian. We were always afraid of posting articles that would butcher the beautiful language. Despite our concerns, we have decided to 'Av-a-go', and from now [more] on we will endeavour to post all items in both English and Italian. This, however, comes with responsibilities for you as well. For those of you who consider yourselves proficient in the Italian language, your tasks will be to laugh at our mistakes, and get it out of your system, but then we would love to have your suggestions as to what would be a better way to translate a particular item that you believe we may have botched. We will then post your suggestions to the particular item that you believe we may have screwed up. If you like, we can post your name or initials along with your suburb, city or town with the post. We are hoping to have some fun with this, but of course, the idea is to ensure that we get the translation as correct as possible. Don't be concerned if you think that your suggestion is not absolutely correct, we will not send the 'Carabinieri' after you, the whole intent is to have some fun and to improve everyones Italian language skills while doing it. Did you know that even the mighty 'Google™ Translate' asks it's users to suggest a better translation, so that they may improve the translation quality in future updates of their system? So 'Av-a-go-ya-mug!' and send your suggestions to info@italyonline.com.au. Simply indicate which article and/or line you would like to suggest as an improved translation. We will then place your suggestion in the article. Come diciamo in Oz: Av-a-go-ya-tazza!