Drink Up at Vinitaly

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Published on Tuesday, 06 April 2010 19:22

Written by Lynne Shannon

Vinitaly, the International Wine and Spirits Exhibition, runs April 8-12, 2010 at Veronafiere, in Verona, Italy. The 44th edition of this major global wine exhibition presents to businesses and wine lovers alike everything wine and all that goes with it, including technical tastings, food & wine pairings, high cuisine and more. 

Events include:

"Taste Italy," promoting talian wine-growing production for the international market, and offers an overview of the great Italian wines resulting from the different morphological and climatic conditions characterizing the country.

"Italy in One Hundred Labels," presenting red, white, rosé and sparkling wines of various regional origins, all for the tasting, in association with Enomatic. 

"Grappa & C. Tasting," joining Vinitaly for the 22nd year of spirit tasting. The data collected at Grappa & C. Tasting every year provides “the sensory trends of the market of spirits.” 

"Trendy today, Big Tomorrow / Trendy Oggi, Big Domani," set up as an observatory/incubator for the best performing national producers making their debut on the market. Since the event's debut five years ago, many companies selected for this showcase have grown from newcomers to successful wine producers. 

"Vinitaly For You," an evening event that entertains wine lovers with international guests providing live music, poetry and readings on wine tasting, as well as a bracelet with the slogan “don't drink and drive”.

Several wine-tasting sessions are held daily, and include:

"Sicilian Wines Challenging Time: Vintage 2000"
“What Makes a Trophy Wine"
"The other Pinot Noir: New Zealand, North and South Islands Compared"
"Women in Wine"
"Organic Wine Tasting – Arsia Toscana"
"Wines of Austria – Grüner Veltliner"
"Champagne: Magic in a Sparkling Goblet"
"Shiraz Styles of Australia"
"The Very Oldest Marsalas"
"Debuts: New Wines in Sight"

The section "Haute Cuisine" features prominent Italian and international chefs, demonstrating exquisite meals to accompany some of the finest wines featured at Vinitaly.

But all is not eating and drinking, etc. Many informative conferences are scheduled, covering such topics as:

• Wine professions: technology, tradition, territory and health safeguards
• Industrial copyright in the agro-food sector to compete on the market with innovations and safeguards
• Better a farmer with a degree than an unemployed lawyer
• Reducing greenhouse gases: new marketing leverage for wine
• Slow Food presents its New Wine Guide

as well as presentations by various Italian regional wineries.

If ever an event was worth the airport hassles to fly over and enjoy, this one is it.

For more information, visit www.vinitaly.com.

Vinitaly
April 8-12, 2010
Veronafiere
Viale del Lavoro, 8
Verona
Italy

NY Int'l Auto Show Presents The Transpo-verse

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Published on Sunday, 28 March 2010 05:00

Written by Brad Balfour

The New York International Auto  Show (April 2 - 11, 2010) will be back at the Jacob Javits Center and will have some of the hottest cars and trucks ever seen under one roof. That means more sneak peeks, brand new '10 & '11 production models and concept vehicles than ever before.

Given the state of the automobile industry, the world of cars needs a boost to add some drama and sexiness to the whole automotive experience.

The annual New York Auto Show offers this fun way to review and compare the world’s finest cars and trucks through state-of-the-art displays, celebrity appearances, prizes, giveaways, interactive exhibits and vehicle test drives.

For 110 years, NYIAS has stirred the the passion of car lovers with displays of futuristic concept cars, the latest editions of classic brands and advances in new technologies. With every new car on the market under one roof, without any pressure to buy anyone can peruse the state of the automotive arts in one day.

It's not so much about coming to the Javits Center to buy a car but to get excited about being in one and feeding off the act of moving — at whatever speed.

The Show is the only place locally that one can explore the technological breakthroughs that are changing the way we drive and how we drive. And in recent years, the show has been helping to promote alternative fuels, green technologies and ways in which the established industry is incorporating these developments in the business at hand.

From revolutionary safety equipment that automatically brakes the vehicle if it senses an impending crash to features that allow your car to park itself, you can experience the developments that will be in the car you buy tomorrow. Be at the forefront of how the driving experience  will be radically different from the way you are driving today.

Or just visit the show just to find out how different the rich live when you try to sit in a six-figure Lamborgini, Mazerati, Bentley or Porsche.

The best thing about the show is that it's really a day-long experience, as it runs from from:
11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday
10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Sundays

For a detailed schedule, ticket prices and packages and general information contact: http://www.autoshowny.com/

New York International Auto Show
April 2 - 11, 2010
Javits Center



 

Artexpo New York 2010

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Published on Wednesday, 24 March 2010 07:27

Written by Film Festival Traveler Staff

The International Artexpo New York 2010 is the world’s largest fine art trade show, providing dealers with access to thousands of wholesale works from artists and publishers in one single venue. Over its 30-year history, Artexpo New York has hosted many of the world’s most renowned artists, including Andy Warhol, Peter Max, Robert Rauschenberg, Robert Indiana and Leroy Neiman.

As the 32nd annual Artexpo New York is shaping up, this year's event stands to be the best show yet having moved to a new location -- Pier 94 on the Hudson River at West 54th Street -- with hundreds of innovative exhibiting artists, galleries and publishers from across the globe, showcasing  original artwork, prints, paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, giclee, lithographs, glass works and more, all under one roof. Trumping last year with more exhibitors and additional square footage, the show plans to host more than 25,000 buyers and art enthusiasts.

The 2010 International Artexpo Education Series will offer three days of seminars and conference classes in two state-of-the-art theaters. These courses will offer expert perspectives on subjects ranging from art and the economy, small business management and art marketing, to social media for artists and more.

The popular “Solo” show will also return, with more than 250 of the world’s top emerging, independent artists exhibiting and selling their work in the hopes of being discovered. A new addition to this year’s SOLO show will be a “SOLO Jury” composed of influencers and tastemakers from the design, fashion, art and culture worlds who will critique and nominate Solo’s “best in show.”

Artexpo New York 2010
Pier 94 at the Hudson River and West 54th Street
New York NY