The Knitting Club is meeting again under the instruction of Rita Horowitz Beeri, who started knitting at age eight and has picked up influences in Italy, Ireland and Scotland. Using many modern techniques, she'll share her enthusiasm and knowledge with beginners or those looking to refine their skills. Get a glimpse of her work here!
“Life is a series of stitches, and each one matters.” Cost: 10 euros per person Please RSVP to Caryn Hofberg at activities@awar.org. Maximum 10 registrants! Caryn will send you details on where to go and what to bring!
Calling all wordsmiths! Tina Grasso has graciously offered her home on a regular basis for our Scrabble games. We will be playing the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month at 11 am. Beginners welcome! This is also a potluck luncheon, so bring your favorite foods.
Where: Via Salaria 237B
Please RSVP to Tina by the prior Wednesday at agatha.roccetti@tiscali.it or 3665406027.
Once again, let us come together and celebrate our birthdays for the winter months of December, January, and February. We'll return to the famous Esposizioni restaurant at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni. The greenhouse-like space was created by architect Paolo Desideri and features a delicious and colorful brunch menu by well-known television chef Alessandro Circiello. The Mediterranean cuisine is organic and seasonal, ranging from traditional to innovative.
Cost: €35, excluding beverages, to be paid at the venue
Register online by February 20!
HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
The book club will call in to discuss the New York Times best-selling favorite.
Pat Fogarty, EXL Coordinator
patriciaefogarty9@gmail.com
Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93720141520
Join us for an unforgettable evening exploring the world of organic, biodynamic, and natural Italian wines!
We'll be guided by Marco Lori, an Italian sommelier and wine master with years of expertise. In 2014, Marco achieved the prestigious Italian Sommelier Executive Wine Master certification, recognized by the Worldwide Sommelier Association. He is also the founder of “Off the Vine”, a gastro-tourism venture offering immersive wine experiences in Italy.
Bring your spouse, significant other, or a friend and enjoy an evening of incredible wines and great company.
A light meal will follow the wine tasting, so come ready to savor both wine and food. Love what you taste? You'll have the opportunity to purchase the wines featured at the event, and Marco will deliver your order directly to your home.
The event will be held at the home of an AWAR member in the Prati area. Exact details will be shared with registered participants.
Cost: €35 for members, €40 for non-members
Register and pay online by February 18! Maximum 20 participants.
Contact Wendy Holloway at wendyawar@gmail.com with any questions.
Join AWAR for a tour of the magnificent costume warehouse of Umberto Tirelli!
Umberto Tirelli opened his atelier in November 1964 with two sewing machines, five seamstresses, a milliner, a secretary, and a driver. He was an avid collector of antique clothing, traveling the globe to search for pieces in attics and flea markets stalls, and he patiently built an impressive haul that has grown into one of the most important private clothing collections in the world. Tirelli made an effort to give life to historical clothes, collaborating with and lending to costume designers and prestigious museums. He worked with theater and opera houses, as well as film directors, winning multiple Oscars for Tirelli costumes.
In Formello, north of Rome off of the Cassia Bis, there is a 7,000 sq warehouse storing more than 15,000 authentic period dresses and over 300,000 costumes hung by genre and era, initially collected and later produced by the tailor shop that Tirelli himself founded. Together with the sketches and preparatory drawings kept by the company, this treasure trove of five decades worth of scenic art has no equal.
The tour will last approximately two hours, and we will be led by a guide in English.
When: Friday, March 14, 10:00 am
Where: Via degli Olmetti 44, Formello. If we have enough ladies to carpool, we can establish meeting points. It's about 20 minutes by car from Ponte Milvio.
Donation: €40 per person, guests welcome
Reserve and pay online by February 27! Unfortunately, we can't issue any refunds in case of cancellation, but you could transfer your ticket to another member.
Calling all wordsmiths! Tina Grasso has graciously offered her home on a regular basis for our Scrabble games. We will be playing the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month at 11 am. This is also a potluck luncheon, so bring your favorite foods.
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