Tag Archives: Marina Benzon

Salon Discussion: Redefining Beauty at Gabriella Cafe this Thursday, April 6

Posted on April 2, 2023 by seductivevenice

Make your reservations now so you’re sure to get a seat! The food and wine are excellent, so you’re in for a treat. See you there! p.s. I’ll have books for sale, including the new second edition of A Beautiful … Continue reading →

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Join me for an Evening at Gabriella Cafe!

Posted on March 23, 2023 by seductivevenice

Happy Spring! I’d like to invite you to come join me for an evening of talk and thought. I’ll be offering a “salon” event at Gabriella Cafe in Santa Cruz, on Thursday, April 6 from 6:00 to 9:00. A literary … Continue reading →

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Google Earth Flies Again!

Posted on October 2, 2021 by seductivevenice

If you enjoyed the Google Earth flight over Venice that took you to Casanova sites, you’ll be thrilled to learn that I have another Google Earth flight to share with you. Shawn Von Ins created another trip through Venice’s streets–and … Continue reading →

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Redefining Beauty Videos: Marina Querini Benzon

Posted on December 5, 2017 by seductivevenice

As many of you know, one advantage of Biennale years is that exhibits are housed inside palaces and buildings that are often not otherwise open to the public. I was giddy with excitement when I found that Palazzo Benzon, former … Continue reading →

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Next Recital Opportunity

Posted on August 4, 2016 by seductivevenice

  Join us this Sunday, August 7, at 4:30 for a lovely afternoon of music and lecture. Once again, Tina Paulson will regale you with songs by and about Venetian women, while I fill in the details of their history … Continue reading →

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Dancing at the Tree

Posted on June 4, 2016 by seductivevenice

No one has left a “tell-all” diary. But it seems that Marina Querini Benzon’s joie de vivre liberated her from many of the condemnations that women before her had to endure. In 1797, the Venetian republic fell to Napoleon’s troops. … Continue reading →

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Recital this Sunday!

Posted on May 16, 2016 by seductivevenice

Put it on your calendar! The Beautiful Woman in Venice recital returns! Sunday, May 22, join us at the Italian American Heritage Society in San Jose to hear me talk about Venetian women composers, musicians, and more. I’ll be accompanied … Continue reading →

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“It’s Time to Redefine Beauty”

Posted on April 22, 2016 by seductivevenice

Check out this new website, which promotes nonfiction books by posting articles about their topics. As NFReads.com says on the site, “Learn something new every week: get weekly updates on interesting articles by nonfiction authors and discover their books.” It … Continue reading →

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Polenta Where??

Posted on February 21, 2016 by seductivevenice

Please join me at my next event two weeks from today, a presentation to share the lives of Venetian women with you! It will be in the Sacramento, California, area, sponsored by the Italian Cultural Society. Here is the event … Continue reading →

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Come to the Recital!

Posted on January 3, 2016 by seductivevenice

This Friday, January 8, I’ll be presenting a lecture and recital with Ms. Tina Paulson, soprano. She’ll be singing selections related to women in my book A Beautiful Woman in Venice. Here’s the program: * Introduction to Venetian women and … Continue reading →

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