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A new book documenting the contribution of Irish and English volunteers in the Italian Risorgimento by Irish-American scholar Mary Jane Cryan has been released to coincide with the 150 th anniversary celebrations of the Unification of Italy.

The famous Riace Bronzes, masterpieces of Hellenic art, have been mounted on special earthquake-proof bases, projected and developed by  ENEA, the Italian Agency for New Technology, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development.

 On the 15 April 2011 at 19.30, the Solden Rettenbach glacier in the Otztal Valley at the Italian-Austrian border will be transformed into a vast theatre where 350 actors,

A group of artists from Rome and the surrounding area will be exhibiting in Los Angeles, USA, at the Italian Cultural Institute between the 20 April to21 May 2011.

The luxury Parkhotel Laurin near Bolzano (Alto Adige) will open its newest and most unusual suite on the 10th April. Listed in the Unusual Hotels of the World,

The guide book, Slow Wine 2011 was presented recently at the Open Colonna restaurant in Romes Palazzo delle Esposizioni. Affiliated to the Slow Food organization, the Slow Wine guide features its selection of the best of Italys oenology production, chosen from among some 2000 wine producers throughout the country.

Rome plans to throw a colossal all night street party to celebrate the 150 th anniversary of the Unification of Italy. The theme will be śRed, White and Green, the colours of the Italian flag, with the emphasis on national unity and the history of the Italian Risorgimento.

The city of Turin will be celebrating the 150 th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy in style, with a 250 day-long programme of special exhibitions and events, starting on the 17 March and running until the 20 November 2011.

The eighth edition of the Piacenza Jazz Fest will be running in the historic Reggio Emilia town until the 9 April. The programme includes a series of concerts featuring top international jazz musicians, such as Danilo Rea, Richard Galliano, Bill Frisell and Dave Douglas.Supporting events are also being held in the nearby towns of Fiorenzuola D'Arda, Cortemaggiore and Stradella, near Pavia.

For information: www.piacenzajazzclub.it