ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA MELBOURNE
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"Elm Tree House" open to visitors
 For the first time the "Elm Tree House" has been included in the participating sit es of Open House Melbourne (Dimore storiche di Melbourne).
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Elm Tree House
233 Domain Rd, South Yarra
26 & 27 July 2014
(10.00am - 4.00pm)
"Elm Tree House" was built in 1857 for William Macredie who was a pioneer in the Australian Life Insurance business. He lived in the house until his death in 1891. The house remained in the Macredie family until 1920 when it passed into the Estate of Harry Emmerton who was a prominent solicitor. The Italian Government purchased "Elm Tree House" in 1974 and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura moved from its previous location at 947 Punt Road.
This special event will mark the 40th anniversary of the residency of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura at this prestigious address.
Join us for the celebration. Participate in a 20 minute demonstration lesson for a taste of Italian with one of our fantastic teachers (morning and afternoon sessions). There will be a number of activities on this occasion to promote the IIC Melbourne's courses and cultural events.
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Melbourne International Film Festival
31 July - 17 August 2014
Established in 1952, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is one of the most significant screen events in Australia.
Every year the MIFF showcases the best in current cinema from around the world, so watch out for this year's Italian films, too!
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The Istituto Italiano di Cultura
presents
Puccini & Friends
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Elm Tree House
233 Domain Rd, South Yarra
Thursday 7 August
6.30pm
Young and talented Australian artists will perform arias by Giacomo Puccini, Gaetano Donizetti, Pietro Mascagni and Francesco Tosti. Singers include Nikki Hill (soprano), Jade Moffat (mezzo-soprano), Matthew Reardon (tenor) and Melbourne pianist, composer and conductor Stefan Cassomenos.
Bookings essential on bookings.iicmelbourne@esteri.it or by phone: 9866 5931
Free event. Light refreshments.
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 Erri De Luca
Lo scrittore italiano tradotto in molte lingue e conosciuto a livello internazionale, sarà ospite d'eccezione dell'edizione 2014 del Melbourne Writers Festival.
Erri De Luca, world-renowned Italian writer,
Unico evento in italiano all'Istituto Italiano di Cultura.
A unique opportunity not to be missed!
Una serata con Erri De Luca
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Elm Tree House
233 Domain Rd, South Yarra
Friday 22 August at 6.30pm
Bookings essential on bookings.iicmelbourne@esteri.it
Priority will be given to IIC Members. Light refreshments
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Italian novelist, translator and poet Erri De Luca was born in Naples in 1950. His original first name was Enrico (Henry), a homage to his grandmother, who was an American citizen. His books have been translated into many languages and a large number of them will be available to IIC members at the IIC Library. Another good reason to become a member of the IIC!
Novels by Erri De Luca translated into English:
Tre cavalli, Feltrinelli, 1999 (Three Horses, Other Press)
Montedidio, Feltrinelli, 2002 (God's Mountain, Other Press)
Il giorno prima della felicità, Feltrinelli, 2009 (The Day Before Happiness, Other Press)
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The Istituto Italiano di Cultura proudly supports
MEDEA
One-off show
Solo performance by Margherita Peluso
Text by Franca Rame and Dario Fo
Adapted and directed by Laurence Strangio
In English
La Mama Theatre
July 22, 2014 at 7.00pm
LE BEATRICI
A translation reading with Margherita Peluso
Written by Italian writer Stefano Benni
Newly translated by Laurence Strangio
La Mama Theatre
23 August, 2014 at 2.00pm
For further information please contact La Mama Theatre
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Foto & Photos
A Photographic Exhibition
11 June - 30 August 2014
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Elm Tree House
233 Domain Rd, South Yarra
Mon-Thurs: 9.30am -12.30pm/2.30pm - 5.30pm
Fri: 9.30am-12.30pm
A warm congratulations to the winners, highly commended and selected entries from the IIC Photographic competition! More than 200 images were received across both the categories, from all four participating states of Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.
The judging panel, composed of Naomi Cass - Director, Centre for Contemporary Photography, Sarina Lirosi - Visual Artist and Lecturer, Photography Studies College Melbourne and Brian Reberger - Artist and Photographer, said they were delighted and impressed by the quality of the photographs and the thought behind each work - so congratulations to everyone who participated.
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11 June, 2014 - Exhibition Opening Night
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The exhibition was officially opened
on 11 June by Consul General of Italy, Marco Maria Cerbo, and will remain open until Saturday 30 August. Visit the IIC website www.iicmelbourne.esteri.it to download the full list of the winning, highly commended and selected images and photographers.
Winner - Italy through Australian eyes
Moira Booth: Villa Borghese Gardens at Dusk (Rome 2007)
Winner - Australia through Italian eyes
Paolo Benini: The Rebel (Melbourne 2014)
Come and vote for your favourite images in the People's Choice Award.
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Italian Masterpieces
From Spain's Royal Court, Museo del Prado
The exhibition continues at the National Gallery of Victoria
until 31 August 2014
Friday Nights series returns for
Italian Masterpieces (27 June - 29 August)
For more information visit the NGV website
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SOCI IIC - IIC MEMBERS
Enjoy special events, discounts and incentives for IIC Members all year round!
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Caffè dell'Olmo -
Punto Caffè Lavazza
Now open at the IIC Melbourne!
Enjoy a real Italian espresso, macchiato or caffè latte at the IIC. For IIC members and students only! Espressamente solo per soci e studenti dell'Istituto Italiano di Cultura.
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Istituto Italiano di Cultura Melbourne
233 Domain Road
South Yarra, VIC 3141
General enquiries, events and bookings: 03 9866 5931
Language courses and membership: 03 9866 4729
Office hours:
Mon - Thu 9.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Fri 9.00am - 1.00pm
You can reach the Italian Cultural Institute by:
Route 8 tram (Walsh St. Stop)
Train (South Yarra Station)
Bus No 246 (Domain Rd Stop)
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