Italy Braces for Weekend Heat Wave

 

After a small break that brought storms and showers, Italy is preparing for a scorching weekend heat wave.

The already high temperatures will climb even higher as hot air from the Sahara makes its way up to Italy.

The African heat wave is expected to bring the hottest temperatures to central Italy. Experts predict that the mercury will rise well above 35°C (95°F) in the most affected areas.

The above average temperatures will be accompanied by high humidity as well, making it the perfect time to escape the city and head for Italy’s top 10 beaches or most beautiful parks.

Full for all our courses 2011 !!!

I really can't believe it ! Thanks to everyone for all the support we've received and to our fabulous guests. July newsletter is on it's way soon with the dates for next year - with more courses, a Master Class by Andrew James RP, new chef and now offering photographic courses too !

Another lovely portrait from Andy, who is on the remaining two courses this year. If you've left it too late to join us for this year, please start thinking about next year 2012 !

Prince to Headline Umbria Jazz Festival

It is rumored to have taken years to secure his appearance, but organizers of the Umbria Jazz Festival have confirmed that Prince will take the stage in Italy on the 15th of July.

The counterpart to the winter jazz festival in Orvieto, the summer music event will be held in Perugia from 8th to 17th July 2011.

Far from being the only famous name on the lineup, Prince will join a group of world-renowned musicians for nine days of concerts.

The 2011 festival promises performances by Liza Minelli, Santana and B.B. King. There will be a special tribute to Miles Davis by Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Marcus Miller, and noteworthy shows by Caro Emerald and Dee Alexander.

This edition of the Umbria Jazz festival is dedicated to 150 years of Italian Unification, as well as to the women of Italy, who are becoming increasingly vocal about their sometimes unequal treatment.

Arte Umbria June Newsletter is out !

Fabulous Fruit - being carved at Castel di Fiori yesterday for their Annual Flower event

Newsletter will shortly be on it's way !

An 'Ode' penned by one of our non painting guests !

We found it rather charming.

Outstanding landscape by one of our students this week !

One of the views from our terrace.

Some of this week's group.