GALA ITALIA
On the occasion of the 13th edition of Italian Annual Wine Tasting
Monday, November 3 at 8 pm
Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto
Monday, November 10 at 8 pm
St. James United Church, Montreal
L'Orchestra Internazionale
D'Italia
Kerry Stratton, Conductor
Claudio Marcotulli, Guitarist
**Francesca Ruospo, Soprano
Program
Celebrating Puccini's 150 th anniversary plus
Rossini,*Boccadoro,*Podio, Rodrigo, Puccini
* Canadian premieres commissioned by RAI Trade
**Appearing courtesy of Accademia Teatro Alla Scala
Tickets: $35, Seniors/Students $25
Tel: 416-872-4255, www.roythomson.com
In person: 60 Simcoe Street
Info: 416-362-1422
Supported by
Italian Trade Commission
Italian Cultural Institute of Toronto
International Touring Productions
The International Resource Centre for Performing Artists
The New Classical 96.3 FM

FROM SUNNY TUSCAN VINEYARDS
TO TORONTO'S ROMAGNA-MIA
GOURMET DINNER,
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2008
6 P.M. /5:30 RECEPTION
FEATURES TUSCAN DELIGHTS
BENEFITS PERFORMING ARTISTS
Celebrity chef Roberto Russo, author of two Italian cookbooks, and a leading Italian proponent of organic food and the slow food movement, presented a special gourmet menu of Tuscan cuisine at Toronto's Romagna-Mia Restaurant, hosted by Executive Chef Gabriele Paganelli.
The dinner took place Sunday, April 13 at the Romagna-Mia Restaurant, 106 Front Street East, Toronto. A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 6. The evening will include live musical performances and an auction..
Maestro Kerry Stratton served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening.