Amy Riolo Hosts New Baking Series at the Pizza University

CiaoDC's friend, renowned chef, and published author Amy Riolo is hosting a new baking series at the Pizza University and Culinary Arts Center in Maryland! The series is tailored to rookie chefs and bakers, but all are welcome to sign up for the entire session or on a class-by-class basis.

Classes are held on September 15th, October 12th, November 30th, December 7th, and December 15th.  $125/class.  Email signup@pizzauniversity.org to register for Amy's amazing class and get baking!

A Parisian in Italy? The Stunning Corot Exhibit at NGA Opens September 9th!

Woman seated before an easel, a mandolin in her hand, 1868

Agostina, 1866

Corot: Women focuses on images of women that Corot painted throughout his career but rarely exhibited in his lifetime. Dressed in rustic Italian costume or nude on a grassy plain, rendered with a sophisticated use of color and a deft, delicate touch, Corot's women convey a mysterious sense of their inner lives. Corot: Women features 44 paintings created between the 1840s and the early 1870s: nudes, individual figures in costumes, and an allegorical series of the model in the studio. The National Gallery of Art is the only venue for Corot: Women, on view from September 9 through December 31, 2018.

Mary Morton, Curator and Head of French paintings shares with us the life and inspiration of Corot in an exclusive interview with CiaoDC.

Gelato Festival in DC This Weekend!

Gelato Festival America is in our Nation's Capital this weekend, September 8th (12pm to 8pm) and 9th (12pm to 7pm)! Buy your ticket and head to 800 P St. NW to taste the various flavors and vote for your favorite! There will also be activities and a "Gelato School" for those interested in learning tricks of the trade.  Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for kids.  Click here to learn more or follow them on Instagram @gelato_festival_america.

Madonnari Arts Festival in Baltimore's Little Italy!

This weekend, from September 7-10th, Baltimore will host a four-day cultural event to showcase its local artists!

I madonnari, historically, were artists who wandered through Italy to display their talents and artworks at festivals in various villages.  Although the tradition dates back to the 16th century, it first arrived in the United States in Santa Barbara, California in the 1980's.  Baltimore's own festival will honor the visual and performing arts with street performers and painting, live music, a children's chalk center, an art market, and al fresco dining. This year, the theme is "Respect" and featured artists include Flavio Coppola, Tiberio Mazzocchi, Francesca Arsi, and more.

Visit littleitalymadonnari.com to learn more!

Photos from the 2017 Festival

Published by Maria Regina, Contributing Editor