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L'Italo-Americano
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013
Antonio Bandini presents Arte Toscana
An exhibition of beautiful
watercolors by Italian artist
Antonio Bandini will open on
November 1 at the Lyceum
Theatre Gallery downtown in
Horton Plaza.
A Tuscan Italian by birth,
Antonio has lived in the U.S.
since 1979. Originally trained in
art in Tuscany, his dreams have
led him to embrace painting as a
profession.
Antonio's impressionistic work
is global and timeless. His choice
of color palette makes his work
very accessible to a variety of
A water color painting. Courtesy of Antonio Bandini - Arte Toscana
people of various cultures. "I am
excited about the opportunity to
exhibit my work at the Lyceum
Theatre Gallery in Horton Plaza.
My purpose as an artist is to create art that will calm the mind
and feed the soul. I am honored
to have my work exhibited in
such a beautiful contemporary
setting."
The exhibit will run through
January 31, 2014, and Antonio
Bandini will be in attendance at
the Artist Receptions on the
opening day and on Friday,
November 15, between 5 and 8
p.m. For further information
about Antonio's work including
dates and times for his open studio showings, please email
2013ArteToscana@gmail.com.
For more expressions of Tuscany,
visit ww.toscanaservices.com.
Castellani Wines Showcased at Convivio
Center
Convivio Center, a gathering
place where residents and visitors are invited to explore the art,
culture and history of San
Diego's Italian community, will
welcome Luca Forte, Director of
Castellani Wines USA to
Convivio on Friday evening
November 15th.
Guests will be introduced to
six Tuscan varietals during their
wine tasting, an experience
enhanced by a conversation with
Mr. Forte, who will walk them
through the cultivation process
for each of Castellani's signature
Tuscan varietals. Savory appetizers, prepared by Chef
Giuseppe Monaco, Executive
Chef of Cucina Caprese, will
round out this distinctive culinary celebration.
Hosted by Mission Wine
Rosario Monetti
Company, the Castellani wine
tasting will precede a cabaret
performance by Italian tenor
Rosario Monetti. Rosario will
take his audience on a sentimental journey through Italian and
American musical classics ranging from Rat Pack tunes to
Neapolitan
melodies.
Accompanied on the piano by
Jim Bianchi and Dan Ochipinti
on drums, Rosario delivers a
fresh take on the songbook of
our lives. Appetizers, dessert
and coffee will round out the
event.
7:30 PM Wine Tasting with
complimentary appetizers
8:30 to 10:00 PM Cabaret
Performance Featuring Tenor
Rosario Monetti.
Admission: $15 in advance;
$20 at the door
Since 1903, the Castellani family has exported its finest estate
wines
from
Tuscany.
Throughout the years, their philosophy has remained constant:
"The quality of the wine begins
in the vineyard." Their aspiration
is to create memorable wines,
through a sustained investment
in research and new cellar technologies. For more information,
visit
their
website
at
http://www.castelwine.com/en.
