The festival brings together seven days of Italian movies, special film events, an opening gala and a final dinner.
The films feature the stars and directors of contemporary Italian films as well as some Italian film classics. Each year, the festival opens with a special gala that includes Italian food, wine and a special movie. And every year, the festival closes with the same on its final day.
Dates: February 19 – 26, 2012
Where: New Mexico
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A grand celebration of Viennese Music, Food, Wine, and Dancing
Experience the splendor and spirit of Vienna and elegance of the waltz.
You are cordially invited to experience a magical evening at the National Museum of Women in the Arts — one of the most exquisite venues in Washington DC for an unforgettable Viennese celebration of music, food, wine and dancing. The museum’s grand Renaissance Revival building and the elegant grand ballroom and Mezzanine provide the perfect setting to bring to life the timeless elegance of a Viennese Ball, as experienced in Vienna. As you enter the museum, you will be greeted by a luxurious marble reception area, and a ballroom adorned by three beautiful crystal chandeliers and art from the museum’s permanent collection.
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You’re invited for an afternoon of tea, an assortment of tea sandwiches and delightful deserts, all part of a fundraiser for the UACCNJ!
There will be door prizes, prize baskets, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Gather your friends and family and let us help you reserve a table. A complimentary glass of wine is included, and a cash bar will be open.
For more information, donations, tickets or table reservations, please contact the Arts, Culture and Education (ACE) Committee at:
aceuaccnj@gmail.com or 973-590-8026
When: Sunday, March 25, 2012
Time: 1:00pm until 4:00pm
Where: Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey
60 North Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ 07981
Tickets: $40 per adult. Advance ticket sales only.
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Wines of Italy, A Unique Tasting Experience featuring over 70 Italian wines, live entertainment and Italian antipasti started in 2005 and is the official launch party for Festa Italiana.
The Italian Club of Tampa will be showcasing Italy’s vast wine regions including Abruzzi, Friuli, Piedmont, Toscana, Veneto, Verona while featuring over 70 premium wines including some of Italy’s favorite Amarones, Barolos, Brunellos, Chiantis, Moscatos, Pinot Grigios, Prosecos and more. A Wine Shop will be available to conveniently purchase your favorites bottles after sampling them.
Enjoy Italian delicacies while enjoying live entertainment.
When: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Where: The Italian Club of Tampa located at 1731 E 7th Avenue
(in the historic Ybor City district of Tampa, Florida) ... 
Join us as Sommelier, author and TV personality Orietta Gianjorio shares the secrets of Italy’s most famous cheeses and the wonderful wines that pair with them.
When: May 20, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm
Where: Sacramento, CA
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We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Wines of Chile (WoC) USA Grand Tasting will again take place in New York City,the global epicenter of food and wine and the premier market for Chilean and Imported wines. The Tasting, to be held onTuesday, June 12th, will afford you the opportunity to showcase your wines to the Tri-State region of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut!
The Grand Tasting will be held at the contemporary and renowned Metropolitan Pavilion, located in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. Chelsea, the cultural heart of NYC, is known city-wide for its energetic nightlife and countless restaurants, an ideal location for our event. Being centrally located in Manhattan and easily accessible by public transportation, we are expecting this to be our largest and most successfu ... 
Visit historic San Juan Capistrano and enjoy all things Italian! You will experience the tastes, sounds and emotions of being in Italy during the most popular Italian summer holiday of the year. FERRAGOSTO!!! Meet Italian vendors, taste Italian food & wine. Listen and dance to live entertainment. Local and internationally renown artists will use the streets as their canvas to paint murals and children can learn the art of street painting. It’s free to attend and fun for the whole family. Proceeds from the festival benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Capistrano Valley.
The festival will take place in San Juan Capistrano, CA at the Historical Town Center Park located at 31806 El Camino Real, just South of Ortega Hwy and on the streets and parking lots adjacent to the park. For a m ... 
The U.S. Cellular® World Food Festival is Des Moines’ premiere taste and entertainment event featuring international cuisine, live music and performing arts, cooking demonstrations, wine and craft beers, a world marketplace and non-profit organizations showcasing interactive activities. The event is completely free to attend! Guests can taste their way around the world as each cultural café offers $1 taste samples and full-plate options of culinary favorites for no more than $5.
When: September 21-23, 2012
Where: Downtown Des Moines’ East Village, Des Moines, IA 50309
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In September of 2002, some of Los Angeles’ most prominent Italian-American citizens got together and produced the first annual Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles, offering three days of enjoyment for the entire family. Just like the 80+ year old New York City tradition, the Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles celebrates Italian culture, food and entertainment, and features live music, street performers, strolling musicians, a kid’s corner, and many rides and games. In addition to sampling wine from local wineries and food from some of Los Angeles’ best Italian restaurants, guests are invited to learn recipes from the cooking stage and play bocce ball and bingo with some of Hollywood’s Italian-American celebrities and much more!
When: Friday, September 28 – ... 
Taste What You See On the Screen! Presented in association with the James Beard Foundation, the Festival is a cinematic scratch n’ sniff where guests taste the food they see on the screen. The 2011 NYC Food Film Festival will take place October 18-21, 2012 in New York City.
When: October 18-21, 2012
Where: Tribeca Cinemas, NY
Contact: 773.818.5400
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