One of Italy's best-kept wine secrets comes to New York City for two weeks of curated dinners. Get to know the wines of Lake Garda at these events.

The Wines of Lake Garda Come to NYC

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Anna Harsh has been dancing since she was born, which led her to earn a Master’s degree in Communication from West Virginia University and a Bachelor’s degree in Dance from Slippery Rock University. She is a wife and a teacher who inspires students to be curious. Anna honors her ancestors through writing and performing. Her grandparents immigrated to the United States from Calabria, Italy, in the early 1920s. Anna founded her touring company Allegro Dance Company in 1994.
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