Italy's Monti: Gay marriage up to Parliament

ASSOCIATED PRESS

ROME -- Italian Premier Mario Monti, who is being backed by the Vatican in his bid for re-election, says gay rights issues - including gay marriage -should be decided by Parliament, not his government if he wins.

Monti told Sky TG24 TV on Sunday that issues involving personal dignity are more important that economic reforms.

But he stressed that his coalition forces, which include pro-Vatican centrists, came together to work on the more "urgent" task of achieving economic growth in recession-mired Italy.

He says the new Parliament will have a greater role than the government in dealing with gay rights. Monti didn't express his personal opinion on gay marriage.

Same-sex marriage isn't permitted in Italy. The Vatican, which carries significant influence in Italian politics, opposes same-sex marriage.

Moscow Disko arts party launches Wednesday at Dome Restaurant on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables

News release from DJ/Producer Maximus 3000:

The Dome Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, an environmentally conscious, farm-to-table eatery and caviar bar on Miracle Mile, is thrilled to announce Moscow Disko – a new weekly party celebrating food, music, and the arts, all in the heart of Coral Gables. Moscow Disko launches January 9, 2013, and Wednesdays on the Mile will never be the same.

Hosted by local author, Ily Goyanes (Miami New Times, Miami International Book Fair, Girls Who Score: Hot Lesbian Erotica) and musically curated by Billboard DJ and Producer, Maximus 3000 (Miami Beach Pride, White Party, Winter Music Conference), Moscow Disko guarantees a memorable evening for sassy socialites and blithe bohemians alike. Expect The Dome’s exquisite edibles on hand, plus a reverse happy hour, $3 beers, and a complimentary champagne toast. Each week a different local artist will be exhibiting their work and mingling with guests. 

Selected works from Eleazar Delgado’s “Sunshine Culture” series will be on display for Moscow Disko’s official launch party. A celebrated Miami artist, Delgado captures the rich history of Miami with bold colors and geometric shapes in a way that only he can. “My work illuminates portals to expose the beautiful way color and light shape the relationship between Miami’s historical icons and the Magic City,” says the artist. Delgado will be on hand to speak about his work and of course, to socialize! Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase selected works.

Come early and enjoy dinner or saunter in after 8 p.m. to sip on some savory cocktails and naughty nibbles -- all at reverse happy hour prices. Appreciate the artsy, upscale vibe while enjoying the classic beats presented by Maximus 3000. The noted DJ and Producer will take Wednesday evenings back to the nights of Fire & Ice, playing all your favorite electronic hits from the early eighties, from artists such as Freeez, Lime, Kraftwerk, Telex, Yaz, Giorgio Moroder, Berlin, and Patrick Cowley. For those lit lovers out there, a limited number of Goyanes’ latest book, Girls Who Score: Hot Lesbian Erotica, will be available for purchase. If you already own a copy of Girls Who Score, bring it with you for the author to sign.

When: Wednesday, January 9 from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m.

What: Moscow Disko’s Official Launch Party

Where: The Dome @ 271 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134

The Dome is the first LEED® Silver certified restaurant in Coral Gables (only the 2nd in South Florida and the first independently owned). Utilizing the application of recycled materials, local farm vendors, an induction kitchen, LED lighting, green operation methods and digital menus on iPads, to name only a few, The Dome brings a modern and sustainable restaurant to Coral Gables.

For advance reservations, please call 305.648.4999. Follow The Dome on Twitter @TheDomeMiami and on Facebook at facebook.com/TheDomeMiami. Visit domemiami.com to peruse the complete menu, the full wine list, and The Dome Restaurant, Bar & Lounge’s signature cocktails.