Monthly Archives: May 2023

Need a Break? Float down the Grand Canal!

My friend and fantastic tour guide Luisella Romeo is offering a virtual cruise down the Grand Canal this Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 6:00 pm (Britain’s time). Starting at the train station on a private boat, she’ll point out and … Continue reading

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New Casanova Book: Casanova a Trieste e Gorizia

For those of my readers who enjoy the study of Casanova’s life, good news: there is a new book! Casanova a Trieste e Gorizia by Alessandro Marzo Magno and Federico Vidic will be presented this coming Sunday, May 28, 2023, … Continue reading

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Venice at the Vatican

I was in Rome a couple months ago and of course visited the Vatican museums. Overwhelming and amazing! I forgot how astonishing Raphael’s work is and felt like I saw things anew. My husband and I also found seats along … Continue reading

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Street Art / Venetian Stylin’ #14

Those eyes are eerily realistic.

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Casanova Comes to Florida!

Casanova, the ballet, that is! Kenneth Tindall’s Casanova ballet, which premiered in Leeds by the Northern Ballet in March 2017, is running May 16–19, 2024 in Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, Florida. Get the details here. Here’s the description from the … Continue reading

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