Roma Contemporary

Roma Contemporary

I love it when Rome starts to get hot and busy.  Yesterday was the press conference for Roma Contemporary, an art fair where galleries take over the former stalls at MACRO Pelanda(i.e. Testaccio) for the weekend.  To be honest, I really don't like art fairs because its neither about the art work nor the curation, but about the galleries.  Usually, the gallery list includes a who's who in the … [Read more...]

Mille Miglia and Me!

Mille Miglia and Me!

Hurrah, it's May! My favorite month in Rome because I get to live my grease monkey fantasy when the Mille Miglia rally rolls into the city.  Hundreds of beautiful vintage racing cars from 1927 forward right at my doorstep.  I know, I know,  I've talked about it for years and finally, I'm not just sharing the news that The Race is on in Rome tonight, but I get the chance to share my love of … [Read more...]

When in Parma . . .

When in Parma . . .

Clichè? More like Requisite. *It's authentic! This post was graciously brought to you Blogville Emilia Romagna, without whom I would never have eaten my curds and whey, along with this entire Prosciutto di Parma. … [Read more...]

Blogville Emilia-Romagna

Blogville Emilia-Romagna

I know, I know, what's a girl like me doing in Emilia Romagna? Follow the hashtag #blogville to find out. … [Read more...]