An illustrated talk by Prof Marilyn Palmer 

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An evening filled with quizzes and Italian games (both in Italian and English). A great opportunity to spend an evening together and celebrate Italian and English culture. Cost: Free for all

This portrait by Raphael has been seen only briefly in public when it was sold at Christies in July 2007. It was commissioned by Pope Leo X in 1518. David Lamb has researched the extraordinary story of a portrait intended to accelerate the marriage of this cadet of the powerful Florentine family into the French royal circle. The story ranges from Amboise to Rome, and finishes sadly with the death of Lorenzo and his wife. His tomb by Michelangelo is in the Medici chapel in Florence. 

This talk will be presented on Thursday 7th February 2013 at 7pm.

Please choose from the menu below, place your reservation via email at committee@danteloughborough.vpweb.co.uk or call Luca on 07738438680 and we will reconfirm with you your choices and your place.

Roasted pepper, tomato & mozzarella brushetta. Finished in a basil,

oregano& garlic infused olive oil.

Pollo Cacciatora - Chicken slowly cooked in white wine, rosemary & capers, served with fresh seasonal vegetables & roasted potatoes in rosemary &

oliveoil.

Bistecca alla griglia - Grilled steak marinated Italian style, char grilled served

with dressed Italian leaves & roasted potatoes in rosemary & olive oil.

Pasta Alla Norma - Pasta cooked with aubergines in a rich tomato & basil

Sauce –(Veg)

Tiramisuclassico della casa.

or

Briochebread & butter pudding served with ice cream.

 

 

 

Leonardo has often been described as the “Universal Man” for having broken down the barrier between Art and Science by introducing scientific concepts in his paintings.  Not only is this reflected in Leonardo’s unique technique known as the “sfumato”, which clearly demonstrates his understanding of reflection and scattering of light, but also in using mathematical concepts in the “designing” the composition of his paintings, as in one of his most important art work “The Last Supper”.     In addition to presenting a general review of Leonardo’s work the speaker, an Italian-born scientist, also highlights some of the challenges that modern science is facing for the restoration and/or preservation of masterpieces like the “Mona Lisa”.

 

 

 Italian movie discussion of “Benvenuti al Sud” (2010) - With English subtitles

Alberto (Claudio Bisio) is a postal worker hoping to transfer to Milan, the city of his dreams, but instead he is sent to Castellabate in the south. He arrives with preconceptions, prejudice and a bullet proof vest firmly in place. His wife, Maria (Angela Finocchiaro), is too terrified to accompany him to what she imagines is a hot and dirty hilltop town swarming with mafia.

Soon, however, Alberto falls for the natural beauty and the charming locals, including the postman (Alessandro Siani) and a postal clerk (Valentina Lodovini), who introduce the northerner to the joys of southern life. The spirit of this feel-good Opening Night selection is captured in the wise words of one of the characters: "When an outsider comes to the south, he cries twice - when he arrives and when he leaves."

Venue: Our Lady’s Convent School, Loughborough

Cost: free for members, £2 for non members. Tea and coffee & biscuits included.