2011 Calender of Events

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ITALIAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE COMMITTEE
OF NEW YORK, INC. PRESENTS
ITALIAN HERITAGE
AND CULTURE MO N T H
M E S E DE L L A C U LT U R A I TA L I A N A
NEW YORK • OCTOBER 2011
150TH
ANNIVERSARY
OF THE UNIFICATION
OF ITALY: ITALIA 150
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
WWW.ITALYCULTUREMONTH.ORG
[email protected] • 212.642.2027
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COLUMBUS CITIZENS
FOUNDATION
PROUDLY PRESENTS....
THE 67TH ANNUAL
COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
MONDAY , OCTOBER 10
FIFTH A VENUE FROM 47TH TO 72ND ST.
HONORING
2011 GRAND MARSHAL
JOSEPH J. PLUMERI
Chairman & CEO, Willis Group Holdings, PLC
HONOREE
ROBERT V. LA PENTA
Chairman, President & CEO
L-1 Identity Solutions
HONOREE
STEPHEN J. SQUERI
Group President Global Svcs
American Express
CELEBRATING THE
150TH A NNIVERSARY
OF THE UNIFICATION OF ITALY
BROADCAST LIVE
12:00 - 3:00 PM
COLUMBUS DAY MASS
MONDAY , OCTOBER 10
THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PATRICK
9:30AM
COLUMBUS CITIZENS FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT
Recognizing the incredible impact that our Italian heritage has
had on our lives and its contribution to our individual successes,
we the members of the Columbus Citizens Foundation dedicate
ourselves to preserving and enhancing the culture, traditions
and values we were so blessed to receive. Furthermore, we will
commit to honor those that came before us by ensuring that their
love of country, family and tireless work ethic are passed to our
children and all future generations. We rmly commit to raise and
distribute nancial aid to educate children in need and pledge to
extend ourselves in perpetuating the philanthropic work that has
been synonymous with our Foundation.
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Contents
A Message from the President/Chairperson
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Mission Statement
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Italian Heritage and Culture Month History
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Members of the Board
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Acknowledgments
15
Financial Supporters
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Leonardo da Vinci Award Recipients
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U.S. Presidential Proclamation
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Official Proclamation from the Governor of
the State of New York
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Official Proclamation from the Comptroller of the State of New York
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Official Legislative Resolution
New York State Senate and Assembly
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Official Proclamation from the
Council of the City of New York
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Official Proclamations from the Borough Presidents of the City of New York 35
Official Events and Proclamation Ceremonies
44
Borough Contact Persons
48
Calendar of Events
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Participating Schools
Elementary through Secondary
131
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Participating Colleges and Universities
135
Italian and Italian American Institutions
in New York
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Italian Language Resources
142
Related References
144
Puzzle
150
Bookmark
161
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A Message from the
President/Chairperson
October 2011
Dear Friends:
Welcome to the 35th annual celebration of Italian
Heritage and Culture Month. This year the Board
of Directors of the Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee, New York, Inc. has selected as its theme:
The 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
We join with Italians world-wide to commemorate
the unification of Italy in 1861. The once ancient
Roman empire was transformed as a result of the
courageous patriots under Giuseppe Garibaldi’s
leadership which gave birth to an Italian nation. In
honoring and recognizing the legacy of Italy’s history,
we are also acknowledging the millions of Italian
Americans who value the democratic principles
and human rights that both Italy and America share.
We are confident that the various organizations
which historically recognize Italian Americans
during the month of October will especially think
about this important milestone in Italian history.
At this time, I thank all who have suggested and
prepared the final work towards the various posters,
bookmarks, pamphlets, and solicitation of programs for
the booklet of activities for October 2011, all of which
can be found as well on our web site. Our publications
are provided through the generosity of benefactors,
among which are the Columbus Citizens Foundation,
the Office of the Consulate General of Italy in New
York and many other individuals and contributors.
During these challenging economic times, I am most
appreciative of the response of those individuals
who generously contributed to the development of
our materials as well, to the overwhelming largesse
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by our sponsors whose ads are included within. For
without their financial support, we might not have
been able to produce such a comprehensive view of
all the many activities for Italian Heritage and Culture
Month, 2011
You are enthusiastically and wholeheartedly
invited to join us in this celebration to partake of,
and participate in, as many activities listed in the
calendar of events as you are able. With all of us,
the members of the Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee, NY, Inc., a Board second to none in
its enthusiasm and grace of life as “Italophiles”
— I encourage you to celebrate our rich heritage!
Grazie a tutti e buon divertimento!
Joseph Sciame
Uff. Joseph Sciame, President/Chairperson
Mese della Cultura Italiana
Italian Heritage and Culture Committee
of New York, Inc.
President/Chair, Conference of Presidents of
Major Italian American Organizations and
OSIA National Past President, Uff. Joseph
Sciame (R) presents 2011 150th Anniversary
Poster to Italy’s President Giorgio Napolitano.
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ITALIAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE
COMMITTEE – NY, INC.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee, New York, Inc. (IHCC-NY, Inc.) is to:
• Heighten public awareness of Italian heritage
and culture;
• Coordinate sponsorship of programs that
celebrate Italian heritage and culture;
• Sponsor the Italian Heritage and Culture
Month activities annually;
• Promote the study of Italian language and
culture among all ethnic groups;
• Engender pride in Italian-Americans
regarding their own heritage; and
• Encourage positive portrayals of ItalianAmericans in the media and with the general
public.
Vision Statement
The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New
York, Inc. will conduct, sponsor or participate in
activities throughout the year, with special emphasis
on the celebration of Italian Heritage and Culture
Month.
The vision of the IHCC-NY, Inc. is to be a dynamic
organization in the Italian-American community
that will collaborate on and foster an appreciation
of Italian and Italian American contributions to the
world.
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The IHCC-NY, Inc. will:
• Solicit funds to carry out its mission and
fulfill its vision;
• Network with Italian and Italian American
resources to gain active individual and group
participation;
• Assist in promoting Italian heritage, culture,
and language; and
• Provide quality materials to educational,
cultural groups and other entities.
Programs
The IHCC-NY, Inc. will encourage and/or sponsor
programs at schools, colleges, civic entities, ethnic
and other organizations so as to promote Italian
heritage, culture and language; and foster positive
recognition for the contributions of Italians and
Americans of Italian descent to our society.
Adopted 7-14-09
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History of Italian Heritage and Culture Month
Sponsored by the Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee of New York, Inc. (IHCC-NY, Inc.)
New York’s Italian Heritage and Culture Month will
be celebrating its thirty-fifth anniversary this year,
2011. The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee
of New York, Inc. (IHCC-NY, Inc.) has provided
more than three decades of special events, concerts,
exhibits, lectures, and proclamations to celebrate and
to better inform New York, the largest Italian city
outside Italy, and other geographic areas throughout
the United States and the world, of the important
legacy of Italian and Italian American culture.
It is important to recognize from a historical perspective that in the spring of 1976, NYC Mayor
Abraham Beame, proclaimed the first “Italian
Culture Week,” from May 17 to 23. The idea for
such progress was proposed to Dr. Leo Bernardo,
Director of the Bureau of Foreign Languages, who
was easily persuaded of the value and importance of
this project. Dr. Bernardo appointed Dr. Gimondo as
citywide coordinator, resulting in the first celebration
of Italian Culture Week under the auspices of the
Bureau of Foreign Languages of the Board of
Education of the City of New York. Nine years later,
in 1985, the festivities moved to October, to coincide
with various Columbus Day celebrations. By then,
a week had become too short to encompass the
range of programs so the week was transformed to
“Italian Heritage and Culture Month.” As the years
passed, the Governor of the State of New York
and the President of the United States joined in
acknowledging this significant annual celebration in
issuing proclamations in recognition of the heritage
and culture of Italians and Italian Americans.
This pioneering month long celebration was conceptualized by Dr. Angelo Gimondo, then President
of the Italian Bilingual Educators Association
and Superintendent of School District 30 in the
Borough of Queens, NYC. Dr. Gimondo, honored
by the Italian Government on several occasions
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including that of Gr. Uff. in the Order of the Star of
Solidarity, was the head of the corps of volunteers
who annually coordinated the celebration of Italian
heritage and culture in the five boroughs of New
York. Dr. Gimondo located like minded enthusiasm
in Rosamaria Riccio Pietanza, then President of the
Italian Teachers Association. Together they gathered
numbers of educators and administrators with an
interest in language and culture, many of whom
continue to be presently involved with the IHCC-NY,
Inc.
Soon, after inception, the idea to dedicate each year’s
event to a specific theme or personality representative
of the history and culture of Italy and Italian Americans
was conceived. Dr. Gimondo retired as founder and
president of the IHCC-NY, Inc. in December 2006,
after 30 years of outstanding leadership and leaving an
important legacy that continues today. He presently
serves on the Board as a prime collaborator and advisor.
Commencing in January 2007, Uff. Joseph Sciame,
Vice-President for Community Relations at St. John’s
University, past president of the national Order Sons
of Italy in America, and an IHCC-NY, Inc. Board
member for the three decade history, was elected
President/Chair of the Board of Directors. Under his
leadership the Board of Directors of the IHCC-NY, Inc.
continues to be composed of eminent representatives
of New York¹s Italian and Italian American community. Each year the Board of Directors selects a new
theme and then proceeds to create a theme poster and
publish a Calendar of Events. The role of the Board
of Directors continues to promote, coordinate, and
manage the month long celebration. The themes are
herein included for review and historical importance,
and represent many individuals, concepts and
events that have memorialized the Italian and Italian
American movement.
In addition to its efforts to promote heritage and
culture, as well as the annual da Vinci Award ceremonies conferred upon distinguished Italian and Italian American personages, the IHCC-NY, Inc. has
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sponsored a concert in Washington Square Park in
honor of the 100 year birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi;
organized a special anniversary gathering on the
occasion of the 200th birthday of Antonio Meucci,
the true inventor of the telephone; mounted an
international art exhibit from Palermo, Sicily by
Rosa Ponte Fucarino; partnered with the Institute of
Classical Architecture and Classical America in the
500th Anniversary Celebration of Andrea Palladio;
supported the efforts of the Italian and Italian
American community in advancing the cause of the
Advanced Placement Exam in Italian at high schools
in the USA; saluted the lifetime achievements of the
late Rocco Caporale, Ph.D., former Board Member;
hosted a special tribute to international playwright
Dott. Cav. Mario Fratti in recognition of his play
and movie Nine; participated in annual flag raising
ceremonies at Bowling Green, the site of the arrival
of the first Italian to the New York shores; and most
recently, flag raising events at the Mother Italy Statue
by Giuseppe Massari situated at Poses Park, Hunter
College/CUNY.
The IHCC-NY, Inc.’s role in concert with the Office
of the Consulate General, under the leadership of
the previous Consul General Minister Francesco
Maria Talò, and in collaboration with the American
Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI) and the
Italian American Committee on Education (IACE),
has been strengthened to achieve common goals in
education, heritage, culture, language, diplomatic
respect and increased understanding of “Italianita”
legacy. In fact, for many years the various activities
have been supported by each of the Consul Generals
of Italy, as well as the Director of Istituto Italiano di
Cultura di New York, currently under the leadership
of Dott. Riccardo Viale. We now enthusiastically look
forward to welcoming Minister Natalia Quintavalle,
our new Consul General of Italy in New York.
Today, owing to the work of the IHCC-NY, Inc., a
multitude of programs and events are organized
by cultural associations, community centers,
libraries, schools, and university departments of
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Italian in the Greater New York metropolitan area
to proudly celebrate October’s Italian Heritage
and Culture Month. Moreover, other states such as
Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island,
Washington D.C., Wisconsin, and several others,
have worked to follow the lead of the IHCC-NY, Inc.
and enhanced their activities in their respective states
for the month of October.
For the year 2011, the Board of Directors determined
that it be appropriate in its role to recognize Italians and Italian Americans, by celebrating the 150th
Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
Below is a chronological listing representing the
array of themes employed throughout the last three
decades:
Theme Posters
2011 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy
2010 Maria Montessori: An Internationally
Renowned Educator and Physician
2009 Galileo Galilei: Father of Modern Astronomy
Giuseppe Petrosino: Italian American Crime
Fighter 1860-1909
2008 Andrea Palladio: Architect for the Ages 15081580
Antonio Meucci: The True Inventor of the
Telephone 1808-2008
2007 Giuseppe Garibaldi: Eroe dei Due Mondi/
Hero of Two Worlds 1807-2007
2006 Celebrating the Italian Genius: The Leonardo
DaVinci Legacy
2005 Giuseppe Mazzini: The Political Idealist of
the Italian Struggle for
Independence
2004 Amerigo Vespucci
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2003 Focus on Italian Opera
2002 Constantino Brumidi: Artist of the United
States Capitol
2001 Giuseppe Verdi: A Tribute to Italy’s Patriotic
Composer
2000 Italy in the Year 2000: Italian Heritage and
Cultural Roots at the
Threshold of the New Millennium
1999 The Italians of New York: Five Centuries of
Struggle and Achievement
1998 New York City at 100: Italian Americans
Commemorate the Immigrant
Experience (Patria e famiglia)
1997 The Voyages of Giovanni Cabotto: 500th
Anniversary
1996 Italy and its Regions (L’Italia delle Regioni)
1995 Guglielmo Marconi: Centennial of the Radio
1994 Italian Americans in Law: From Beccaria to
Scalia
1993 The Legacy of Italy’s Artistic and Cultural
Contributions to the World
1992 Cristoforo Colombo 500th Anniversary: The
Legacy Lives On
1991 Italian Americans: The Legacy of Cristoforo
Colombo
1990 William Paca: Signer of the Declaration of
Independence, Jurist, 3 times
Governor of the State of Maryland
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1989 Italians Reaching Out: Antonio Meucci,
Inventor of the Telephone, and
Mother Cabrini, Missionary of the Immigrants
1988 Lorenzo Da Ponte/Academia
1987 Year of the U.S. Constitution: Mazzei and the
Italian Contribution
1986 Year of Lady Liberty
1985 Building America
1984 Year of the Etruscans
1983 Italian Culture Week
1981 Italian Festival of the Arts
1978 Italian Week, Board of Education of New York
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Members of the Board
of New York, Inc.
Founding Chairman
Gr. Uff. Angelo Gimondo, Ph.D.
Honorary Chairpersons
Minister Natalia Quintavalle
Consul General of Italy in New York
Dott. Riccardo Viale
Director, Italian Cultural Institute of New York
Comm. Frank Fusaro
President, Columbus Citizens Foundation, Inc.
Cav. Joseph V. Scelsa, Ed.D.
President, Italian American Museum
Baronessa Mariuccia Zerilli-Marimò
Trustee, New York University
Officers
President and Chairman
Uff. Joseph Sciame
Vice President
Maria C. Marinello, Esq.
Treasurer
John Mustaro, P.E.
Secretary
Cav. Maria Fusco
Committee Chairs
Co-Chair, Public Relations
Nancy Indelicato
Cav. Dott. Berardo Paradiso
Chair, Marketing
John Battista De Santis
Chair, Membership
William Russo
Co-Chair, Special Projects
Cav. Giuliana Ridolfi Cardillo
Barbara Gerard, Ed.D.
Cav. Dott. Berardo Paradiso
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Co-Chair, Programming
Cav. Joan Migliori
Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, Ph.D.
Legal Advisor
Josephine Belli, Esq.
Board of Directors
Uff. George Altomare
Claudia Massimo Berns
Frances Bologna
Rosa Casiello O’Day
Hon. Jack Como
Rosanna Coscia
Joseph DiPietro
Cav. Prof. Mario Fratti
Uff. Mico Delianova Licastro
Dennis J. Loiacono
Lucrezia Lindia
Cav. Josephine A. Maietta
Guy Palumbo
Board of Advisors
Stephen R. Aiello, Ph.D.
Cav. Stefano Albertini, Ph.D.
Cav. Anthony Brusco
Cav. Anthony Ciappina
Gaetano Cipolla, Ph.D.
Frances Fusco
Hon. Dominic Massaro
Angelo Merenda
Joseph Mongitore
Cav. Paul Patanè, Ph.D.
Wanda S. Radetti
Cav. Frances M. Rello
Cav. Angelo Siciliano
Hon. G. Jack Spatola
Administrative Staff
Dott.ssa Antonella De Gennaro
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Acknowledgments
We wish to express our deep gratitude to:
Minister Francesco Maria Talò, former Consul
General of Italy to New York, for his generous
degree of collaborative support regarding the work
of the IHCC-NY, Inc.;
Dott. Riccardo Viale, Director of the Italian Cultural
Institute of New York and Cav. Dott. Berardo
Paradiso, President of IACE, for their hospitality
and use of Institute for meetings and conducting our
administrative operations;
Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, Ph.D., Dean and
Professor of the John D. Calandra Italian American
Institute, Queens College of The City University
of New York and IHCC-NY, Inc. Board Member,
and his staff for their technical assistance and use
of the Institute’s facilities in the preparation of the
calendar of events, specifically Cav. Joan Migliori,
Dr. Maria LaRusso, Carmine Pizzirusso, Marianna
Prestigiacomo, Lisa Cicchetti, Olga Pappas, and
Rosaria Musco Talone.
John Battista De Santis, Vice President of Webb
Communications, Inc. and IHCC-NY, Inc. Board
Member, for generously donating the art work
and design of the theme, and graphic services
for the various publications and website www.
italyculturemonth.org;
Nancy Indelicato, a Board Member IHCC-NY,
Inc., for developing the 150th Anniversary of the
Unification of Italy bookmark, brochure, and
word puzzle; and for assembling the respective
bibliography and assisting with media relations;
Uff. George Altomare, UFT and IHCC-NY, Inc.
Board Member, for facilitating the distribution of
posters and bookmarks to the New York City Public
Schools;
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Lucrezia Lindia, IHCC-NY, Inc. Board Member, for
her work on the annual Essay Contest;
And, Gr.Uff. Angelo Gimondo, Ph.D., IHCC-NY,
Inc. Founding Chairman, for his ongoing guidance
and encouragement since 1976 to the present; and
Cav. Uff. Joseph Sciame, current president/chair,
for his willingness to lead this important cultural
activity on behalf of the Board of Directors of the
Italian Heritage and Culture Committee-NY, Inc.
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2011 Financial Supporters
We wish to express our deep gratitude to the
financial supporters of the Italian Heritage and
Culture Committee of New York, Inc., who either
personally, or in-kind or through their respective
personal and professional associations have assisted:
Primary Benefactors
The Columbus Citizens Foundation, Inc.
Master Explorer Tour Operator
Rienzi & Sons, Inc.
Major Contributors
Hon. Francesco Maria Talò
Consul General of Italy in New York
Dott. Riccardo Viale, Director
Italian Cultural Institute of New York
John DeSantis, Vice President
Webb Communications, Inc. Graphic Artist
St. John’s University
Uff. Joseph Sciame, Vice President for Community Relations
The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
Queens College/CUNY
Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, Ph.D.
Grand Patrons
Vivian Cardia
Italian Cultural Center, St. John’s University
Uff. Joseph Sciame, Chairman
Italian Language Inter-Cultural Alliance (ILICA)
Cav. Vincenzo Marra, President and Founder
NYS Grand Lodge Foundation, OSIA
Thomas Lupo, President
Cav. Berardo Paradiso
F. J. Sciame Construction Company, Inc.
Frank Sciame, CEO/Chariman
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Patron Angels
Cellini Lodge No. 2206, OSIA
Luigi Squillante, President
Howard Beach Columbus Day Foundation Inc
Mario Faulisi, President
UNICO National
Chris DiMattio, Past President
Sponsors
Casa Belvedere, The Italian Cultural Foundation,Inc.
Gina Biancardi, Founder and President
Coccia Foundation
Cav. Joseph and Elda Coccia, Founders
Italian American Museum
Cav. Joseph V. Scelsa, Ed.D., Founder and
President
Maria C. Marinello, Esq.
National Organization of Italian American Women
Comm. Aileen Riotto Sirey, Ph.D., Chair and
Founder
Wanda S. Radetti
Tasteful Croation Journeys Uff. Joseph Sciame
Nicholas A. Spilotro
Maria and Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, Ph.D.
Olga Del Giorno DeFilippis
Contributors
Hon. Tony Avella
Andrea Balestra, Artisanmaps.com
Hon. Jack Como
Francesca DiMeglio
Faith Felix
Kathleen and Ralph Femiani
Cav. Prof. Mario Fratti
Judge Anthony Gazzara (Ret.)
Gr. Uff. Angelo Gimondo
Lucrezia & Francesco Lindia
Cav. Josephine Maietta
Cav. Joan Marchi Migliori
Rosa Casiello O’ Day
Mary Ann Re, Ph.D.
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Friends
Margaret Alessi
Nicolina R. Astorina Louis M. And Kathleen Barrella
Frances Borsellino
Irene M. Cassetta
Edward and Sarah DeMott
Michael DiPilla
Dr. Patrick A. Foti
Jean Vallone Gagliardo
Hon. Vincent J. Gentile
Barbara Gerard, Ed.D.
Anthony C. Ginetto, Esq.
Catherine C. Greco
Anthony L. La Ruffa, Ph.D.
Anthony Leone
Patricia Leuzzi Polak
Dorothy E. Nicolosi
Lawrence Pitilli
Domenick Rizzo, Casa di Pizza
Joseph A. Rube Jr.
Nancy and Lello Sguera
Nicolina I. Sicari
Christine L. Tralongo
Boosters
Angelo Corrao
Regina Preziosi DeRise
In Kind
Giovanna Auriemma,
Co-hosts Francesca & Antonio Pisano
Souvenir D’Italia www.wrhu.org
Radio Hofstra 88.7FM, Sat. 10:00 am
Tony Pasquale, “Ciao Tony”
Radio ICN www.incradio
Mon & Fri, 1:30 to 2:30 pm
and Sat. 10 to 11:30AM
Silvana Romania,
Radio ICN, Contest Festival of Songs, USA
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Leonardo da Vinci Award Recipients
The Leonardo da Vinci Award is the highest
recognition given to a distinguished individual who
has demonstrated exemplary contributions to the
Italian American community by the Italian Heritage
and Culture Committee of New York, Inc.
Prior Recipients to 2011:
Gr. Uff. Matilda Raffa Cuomo
Founder of Mentoring USA
Michael Massimino, Ph.D.
Astronaut
Comm. Louis Tallarini, President
Columbus Citizens Foundation
Gr. Uff. Angelo Gimondo, Ph.D.
Founder and President
IHCC-NY, Inc., 1976-2006
Baronessa Mariuccia Zerilli-Marimò
Board of Trustees
New York University
Robert B. Cattell
Past Chairman and CEO
KeySpan Corporation
Comm. Senator John J. Marchi
New York State Senate
Michael Capasso
General Director
DiCapo Opera Theatre
A. Bartlett Giamatti, Ph.D.
President
Yale University
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Edward J. Mortola, Ph.D.
President Emeritus
Pace University
Professor Robert R. Alfano
Director, The City University of New York Center
for Advanced Technology
Cav. Anthony Brusco
Senior Vice President
Applied Graphics Technology
Cav. Professor Mario Fratti
Tony Award winning Playwright of Nine
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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release March 16, 2011
Presidential Proclamation—150th
Anniversary of the Unification of Italy
A PROCLAMATION
On March 17, Italy celebrates the 150th anniversary
of its unification as a single state. On this day, we
join with Italians everywhere to honor the courage,
sacrifice, and vision of the patriots who gave birth to
the Italian nation. At a time when the United States
was fighting for the preservation of our own Union,
Giuseppe Garibaldi’s campaign for the unification of
Italy inspired many around the world in their own
struggles, including the 39th New York Infantry, also
known as “The Garibaldi Guard.” Today, the legacy
of Garibaldi and all those who unified Italy lives
on in the millions of American women and men of
Italian descent who strengthen and enrich our Nation.
Italy and the United States are bound by friendship
and common dedication to civil liberties, democratic
principles, and the universal human rights our countries
both respect and uphold. As we mark this important
milestone in Italian history, we also honor the joint
efforts of Americans and Italians to foster freedom,
democracy, and our shared values throughout the world.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA,
President of the United States of America, by virtue of
the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March
17, 2011, as a day to celebrate the 150th Anniversary
of the Unification of Italy. I encourage all Americans
to learn more about the history of Italian unification
and to honor the enduring friendship between the
people of Italy and the people of the United States.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand this sixteenth day of March, in the year
of our Lord two thousand eleven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America
the two hundred and thirty-fifth.
BARACK OBAMA
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Whereas, the Empire State’s greatest asset is its
mosaic of cultures, each of which contributes to our
strength, enrichment, and diversity; and
Whereas, New York is home to many individuals
of Italian ancestry, immigrants and descendants, and
as Italians here and in the homeland share values that
echo those of our founding fathers – liberty, equality,
and justice – we are honored to join with them in
celebrating Italian Heritage Month; and
Whereas, New York’s Italian American community takes pride in the culture, heritage, and history
of the homeland and,therefore, joins with Italians
worldwide to mark the 150th Anniversary of the
Unification of Italy; and
Whereas,
settlements reached in 1815 at the
Vienna Congress left an Italian peninsula divided
among a number of European nations and the victors
of the Napoleonic Wars, and il Risorgimento, or “The
Resurgence,”was a political and social movement in
the 19th century that led to the union ofvarious states
of the Italian peninsula into one single,strong state,
eventually giving rise to the modern nation of Italy;
and
Whereas, during the 19th century, social changes
presented challenges to traditional values and institu24
tions in Italy and resulted in the emergence of a population of “liberal Italians” who were influenced by
forward-thinking and visionary individuals, such as
Giuseppe Mazzini, an Italian patriot who spearheaded a nationalistic ideology and movement that spread
acrossthe Italian peninsula; the European Revolutions
of 1848 also called for the intellectual and strategic
abilities of individuals such as Giuseppe Garibaldi,
who lived a period of exile in New York, and whose
passion and resolve in championing freedom inspired
others around the globe, including many who served
during the Civil War in the 39th New York Infantry,
known as the “Garibaldi Guard”; and
Whereas, our Nation is sustained and prospers
as a country of immigrants, and New Yorkers join
with the entire community of Italian Americans in
a show of respect for the legacy of their ancestors
– those in the homeland and those who emigrated
to this country – ever appreciative of the inspiring
struggle for unity endured by generations before
them, and all New Yorkers take the opportunity to
celebrate thissignificant milestone that evokes joy
among Italians worldwide celebrating the preserved
unity of their homeland;
Now, Therefore, I, Andrew M. Cuomo, Gov-
ernor of the State of New York, do hereby proclaim
October 2011 as
Italian Heritage
and
Culture Month
in the Empire State.
G i v e n under my hand and
the Privy Seal
of the State at the
Capitol
in
the City of Albany
this eighth day of August in
the year two thousand eleven.
Governor
Secretary to the Governor
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OFFICE OF THE STATE COMPTROLLER
STATE OF NEW YORK
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Italian Heritage & Culture Committee of New York has dedicated the 35th annual
Italian Heritage & Culture Month to honoring the
150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy, and
is promoting the recollection, exploration and
celebration of that historic event; and
WHEREAS, in 1861, Victor Emanuel II was proclaimed the first King of a united Italy, marking the
culmination of generations of struggle, affirming
the fundamental oneness of the people of the Italian
peninsula – who had long been connected through
their shared language, culture and glorious history,
but subject to political fragmentation – and laying
the foundation for the subsequent development of the
Italian state; and
WHEREAS, the 150th Anniversary provides a fitting
occasion for Italians and friends of Italy everywhere
to remember the vision of the Risorgimento, the invaluable contributions of Mazzini, Cavour, Garibaldi and
other leaders, as well as the courage and determination
displayed by countless men and women, a precious
legacy that offers inspiration and insight as Italians
strive to build a brighter future together; now let it be
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PROCLAIMED, that State Comptroller Thomas P.
DiNapoli does hereby congratulate and applaud the
people of Italy on this anniversary of national unity;
and be it further
PROCLAIMED, that in this month of October, two
thousand eleven, Comptroller DiNapoli does join
with the members of the Italian Heritage & Culture
Committee in honoring all those, past and present,
who have helped form a more perfect union in Italy.
Thomas P. DiNapoli
State Comptroller
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State of New York
Legislative Resolution
Senate No. 2212
Assembly No. 615
By: Senators Griffo, Adams, Addabbo, Alesi,
Avella, Ball, Bonacic, Breslin, Carlucci,
DeFrancisco, Diaz, Dilan, Duane, Espaillat, Farley,
Flanagan, Fuschillo, Gallivan, Gianaris, Golden,
Grisanti, Hannon, Hassell-Thompson, Huntley,
Johnson, Kennedy, Klein, Krueger, Kruger, Lanza,
Larkin, LaValle, Libous, Little, Marcellino, Martins,
Maziarz, McDonald, Montgomery, Nozzolino,
O’Mara, Oppenheimer, Parker, Peralta, Perkins,
Ranzenhofer, Ritchie, Rivera, Robach, Saland,
Sampson, Savino, Serrano, Seward, Skelos, Smith,
Squadron, Stavisky, Stewart-Cousins, Valesky,
Young and Zeldin.
By: M. of A. Lupardo. Abbate, Abinanti,
Amedore, Benedetto, Canestrari, Castelli, Conte,
Cook, DenDekker, Giglio, Hoyt, Kirwan, Latimer,
Lentol, Magnarelli, M. Miller, Millman, Molinaro,
Montesano, Morelle, Nolan, Palmesano, Ra, Raia,
Saladino, Schroeder, Spano, Tedisco, Titone and
Tobacco
COMMEMORATING the 150th Anniversary
of the Unification of Italy
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative
Body, representing the people of the State of New
York, to join with Italians everywhere in honoring
the consummate courage, sacrifice, and vision of
the patriots who gave birth to the Italian Nation; and
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WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and
in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this
Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate
the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy; and
WHEREAS, In conjunction with this significant
milestone in Italian history, this Legislative Body
is pleased to honor the joint efforts of Americans
and Italians in fostering freedom, democracy,
and our shared values throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, While Italian unification was a
process that took decades, the country dates its
founding back to 1861, when the Kingdom of Italy
was proclaimed; Italy became a Republic in
1946, immediately after World War II; and
WHEREAS, At a time when the United States of
America was fighting for the preservation of its
own Union, Giuseppe Garibaldi’s campaign for
the unification of Italy inspired many around the world
in their own struggles, including the 39th New York
Infantry, also known as “The Garibaldi Guard”; and
WHEREAS, Italy and the United States are bound
by friendship and common dedication to civil liberties,
democratic principles, and the universal human
rights our countries both respect and uphold; and
WHEREAS, Today, the legacy of Garibaldi
and all those who unified Italy lives on in the
millions of American women and men of Italian
descent who strengthen and enrich our great
Empire State and our Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause
in its deliberations to commemorate the 150th
Anniversary of the Unification of Italy; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution,
suitably engrossed, be transmitted to distinguished
members of the Italian American community.
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ADOPTED IN SENATE ON
By order of the Senate,
June 6, 2011
Francis W. Patience, Sectretary
ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY ON
By order of the Assembly
June 6, 2011
Laurene R. Kretzler, Clerk
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HEREAS: In celebration of the 150th
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Anniversary of the Unification of Italy, the Council
of the City of New York is proud to honor the Italian
Heritage and Cultural Committee of New York for
fostering a greater awareness and appreciation for
the extraordinary roles Italian and Italian-Americans
have played in shaping New York City and the world;
and
WHEREAS: For thirty-five years, the Italian
Heritage and Cultural Committee of New York,
Inc. (IHCC-NY, Inc.) has provided special events,
concerts, exhibits, lectures, and proclamations to
celebrate and to better inform New York City—the
largest Italian city outside Italy—and other geographic
areas throughout the United States and the world, of
the important legacy of Italian and Italian American
culture; and
WHEREAS: The IHCC-NY, Inc. also sponsors
the annual Italian Heritage and Culture Month
activities, promotes the study of Italian language
and culture among all ethnic groups, engenders pride
in Italian-Americans about their own rich history,
and encourages positive portrayals of Italians and
Americans of Italian descent in the media and with
the general public; and
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WHEREAS: This 150th Anniversary of the
Unification of Italy provides a special opportunity to
reflect on the profound impact the country has had
since its inception. Although Italy existed as a name
even in ancient Roman times, the nation we know today
united in 1861 after Giuseppe Garibaldi launched an
expedition of 1,000 volunteers and landed in Sicily.
Garibaldi’s visionary campaign for the unification of
Italy inspired people around the world in their own
struggles, including the 39th New York Infantry, also
known as “The Garibaldi Guard.” Today, the legacy
of Garibaldi and all those who unified Italy lives on in
the millions of American citizens of Italian descent;
and
WHEREAS: The story of the Italian people is an
essential part of the narrative of the United States.
The values of Italian community—love of family, a
strong work ethic, and a great respect for heritage—
are American values. Just as Italians and ItalianAmericans have strengthened the fabric of our own
nation as a place of unity and progress over the course
of the last 150 years, we stand together to recognize
this important milestone and reflect not only upon
Italy’s rich heritage, but its great future as well; now,
therefore
BE IT KNOWN: That in celebration of the
Unification of Italy’s sesquicentennial, the Council
of the City of New York—including the undersigned
members of its Italian-American Caucus—is proud to
honor
The Italian Heritage
and Cultural Committee
of New York, Inc.
for its outstanding service and contributions to
New York City.
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Signed this 1st day of October in the year Two
Thousand and Eleven.
CHRISTINE C. QUINN
Speaker
For the Entire Council
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Members of the Italian American Caucus
City Council of New York
VINCENT J. GENTILE
Council Member, 43rd District
Brooklyn
JAMES S. ODDO
Minority Leader, 50th District
Staten Island
DANIEL R. GARODNICK
Council Member, 4th District
Manhattan
JAMES VACCA
Bronx
PETER F. VALLONE Jr.
Council Member, 22nd District
Queens
JAMES F. GENNARO
Queens
ERIC ULRICH
Council Member, 32nd District
Queens
DOMENIC M. RECCHIA, Jr.
Brooklyn
VINCENT M. IGNIZIO
Council Member, 51st District
Staten Island
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Whereas: The Italian Heritage and Culture Month has
been celebrated for more than a quarter century with
special events, exhibits, lectures and proclamations to
commemorate Italy’s history and culture; and
Whereas: The 35th Italian Heritage and Culture Month
is being celebrated city-wide in honor of the 150th
Anniversary of the Unification of Italy; and
Whereas: I extend my gratitude and appreciation to
the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New
York, Inc. and its dedicated members for keeping
alive the legacy of the Italian culture.
Now, therefore
, I, Ruben Diaz Jr., President
of the Borough of The Bronx, pay tribute to our ItalianAmerican community and the cultural political,
and scientific contributions Italian-Americans have
made to our great borough, city and country. I do hereby
proclaim October 2011 as
“Italian Heritage and Culture Month”
Ruben Diaz Jr.
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hereas, Brooklyn is still, and will always be,
one of the largest Italian-American centers in
the United States – and the largest when we include
the residents of Brooklyn’s southwestern suburb:
Staten Island – it is most fitting to recognize our
Italian-American community and take note of the
important cultural, culinary, political, and social
aspects of Italian heritage that have greatly enriched
the quality of life in our borough; and
hereas, in honor of the 35th Anniversary of
of NewYork – and in recognition of “150 Years of
Unification of Italy”–Brooklyn residents gather to
celebrate the rich Italian heritage found throughout our
great borough, and to pay tribute to the distinguished
citizens of Italian descent who have made outstanding
contributions to the betterment of our borough, state
and nation from unsurpassed restaurants to all areas
of public service and beyond; and
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hereas, benvenuti é saluti dai due milione e
mezzo di cittadini di Brooklyn, cuore della
communita Italiana in America; President and
Chairman Cav. Uff. Joseph Sciame, and the officers
and members of the Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee of New York, Inc., I salute and commend
our borough’s proud Italian-American community,
as we honor and acknowledge the great significance
of their contributions during Italian Heritage and
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Culture Month and join them in celebrating the 150th
Anniversary of the Unification of Italy;
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ow, therefore, I, Marty Markowitz, President of
the Borough of Brooklyn,
do hereby proclaim the month of
October, 2011
Celebration Month
in Brooklyn, USA
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n witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal of the
Borough of Brooklyn to be affixed this 1st day of
October, 2011.
______________________________
President of the Borough of Brooklyn
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WHEREAS, We are proud to commemorate those
cultures that preserve the diversity of our City and
foster the multifaceted identity that has so enriched
our civic identity; and
WHEREAS, New York State is home to more
Italian Americans than any other state in the union,
and the proud influence of Italian culture on our city
is one that we hold in great regard; and
WHEREAS, Italian Heritage and Culture
Celebration Month affords us an opportunity each
year to reflect on the contributions of Italians and
Italian Americans to the culture of New York, and this
year is particularly special as we celebrate the 150th
Anniversary of the Unification of Italy; and
WHEREAS, New York is made strong by an
appreciation for and celebration of our many cultural
influences, and we are grateful to the Italian Heritage
& Culture Committee of New York for all of their
work putting together this year’s events and programs;
NOW, therefore, I, Scott M. Stringer, hereby declare
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this October 2011 “Italian Heritage & Culture
Celebration Month” in the Borough of Manhattan.
In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of
the Borough of Manhattan to be
affixed.
Scott M. Stringer
President, Borough
of Manhattan
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Whereas, this year’s Italian Heritage and Culture
Month celebration marks the 150th Anniversary of the
Unification of Italy; and
Whereas, this magnificent milestone will be marked
with events and programs that celebrate Italian and
Italian American history and traditions, and that
reflect the invaluable contributions to this country of
generations of Italian Americans; and
Whereas, more than 26 million Americans of Italian
descent live in the U.S. , including Queens County,
which is said to have the largest number of Italian
Americans living outside of Italy; and
Whereas, the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee
of New York, Inc., Queens, has organized events,
concerts, exhibits and lectures celebrating Italian
culture for more than 30 years.
Now, therefore, I, Helen M. Marshall, President of
the Borough of Queens in the City of New York, do
hereby proclaim the month of October, 2011 as
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ITALIAN HERITAGE AND
CULTURE MONTH
In Queens
Done at Queens Borough Hall, Kew Gardens, in the
City of New York, on this the first day of October I
the year two thousand and eleven
Helen M. Marshall
President of the Borough of Queens
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Whereas:
Staten Island is home to more ItalianAmericans than any other county in the United States of
America, and enjoys a sister-city relationship with the
Tuscan city of Crespina, Italy; and
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hereas: The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New York, Inc., celebrates its 35th annual Italian
Heritage and Culture Month this October with the theme:
“150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy”; and
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hereas: In the early 1850’s, Italian revolutionary
Giuseppe Garibaldi sought refuge in the Staten Island home
of Antonio Meucci -- the true inventor of the telephone
-- until 1854 when he returned to Italy to fight for the
unification of his country, and today the Garibaldi-Meucci
Museum still stands as a memorial to both men and serves
as a repository for Italian-American heritage and culture;
and
Whereas:
Staten Islanders of all ethnic backgrounds
applaud Italian-American New Yorkers for their commitment to sharing the wonders of Italian culture with us,
for their status as model citizens, and for their remarkable
record of service to our City,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES P. MOLINARO
President of the Borough of Staten Island, by virtue of the
power and authority vested in me by the laws of the City
and
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State of New York, do hereby proclaim the Month of
October 2011 as
ITALIAN HERITAGE AND
CULTURE MONTH
in the Borough of Staten Island.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of the Borough of Staten Island
this 1st day of October in the year of Our Lord,
Two Thousand and Eleven.
James P. Molinaro
Office Of The President
Borough Of Staten Island
City Of New York
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2011 Official Events and
Proclamation Ceremonies
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz’s
Italian Heritage and Culture Month
Proclamation Ceremony
6:30 pm
October 5
The Honorable Marty Markowitz will host a
proclamation ceremony in honor of Italian Heritage
and Culture Month. Sponsored by Brooklyn
Borough President Marty Markowitz.
Brooklyn Borough Hall
209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn
Admission: open to the public (reservations
required)
Contact: Camille Socci (718) 802-4047
[email protected]
Bronx
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz’s
Italian American Heritage and Culture Month
Celebration
5:30 pm
October 20
The Honorable Ruben Diaz invites you to the official
Bronx celebration of Italian American Heritage and
the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
Sponsored by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz.
Schiff Family Great Hall at the Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx
Parking available at the Southern Boulevard
Entrance located at East 182nd Street
Admission: free; space is limited; RSVP is required
Contact: Sonia Malave (718) 590-3989
[email protected]
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Manhattan
New York City Comptroller’s Salute to Italian
Heritage and Culture Month
October 3
5:30 – 7:00 pm
New York City Comptroller, Honorable John C. Liu,
will hold a commemorative ceremony for Italian
Heritage and Culture Month.
Surrogate’s Courthouse
31 Chambers Street
Manhattan
Admission: free and open to the public
Contact: (212) 669-4382
[email protected]
New York City Mayor’s Italian Heritage and
Culture Reception
October 4
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg welcomes members
of the New York City community to Gracie Mansion
for a reception celebrating Italian Heritage and
Culture Month. Sponsored by the Office of the
Mayor and the Columbus Citizens Foundation.
Gracie Mansion
Admission: By Invitation Only
Contact: (212) 249-9923
[email protected]
New York State Comptroller’s Salute to Italian
Heritage and Culture Month
October 5
6:00 pm
New York State Comptroller, Honorable Thomas P.
DiNapoli, will hold a special commemoration to the
150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
St. John’s University – Manhattan Campus
The Atrium
101 Murray Street at West Street, Manhattan
Admission: (by invitation only)
Contact: Uff. Joseph Sciame (718) 990-1941
[email protected]
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Manhattan Borough President Scott M.
Stringer’s Proclamation Ceremony and
Reception, Italian Heritage and Culture Month
Date to be announced
The Honorable Scott M. Stringer celebrates the 150th
Anniversary of the Unification of Italy honoring
Italian and Italian Americans for their contribution
to Italian heritage, culture and to New York City.
Sponsored by Manhattan Borough President,
Scott M. Stringer, in collaboration with the Italian
Heritage and Culture Committee of New York, Inc.
Location TBA
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Nancy Indelicato (212) 662-8264 or Maggi
Peyton (212) 669-2728
naindel @hotmail.com; mpeyton@manhattan Bp.org
Queens
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall’s
Italian Heritage and Culture Ceremony
Date to be announced
An annual tribute to the year’s theme to celebrate
the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
The Honorable Helen Marshall presents awards to
distinguished individuals in the Borough of Queens.
Sponsored by the Office of the Borough President
and coordinated by the Italian Heritage and Culture
Month Committee of Queens.
St. John’s University Marillac Terrace
8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, New York
Contact: Uff. Joseph Sciame (718) 990-1941 or
(718) 990-5892
[email protected]
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Staten Island
Staten Island Borough President James P.
Molinaro’s Italian Heritage and Culture Month
Ceremony
October 2
11:00 am
The Honorable James Molinaro invites you to a
ceremony celebrating Italian Heritage and Culture
Month honoring a distinguished Staten Island
resident. Sponsored by Staten Island Borough
President James Molinaro.
New Dorp High School
465 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island
Admission: (by invitation only)
Contact: Joanne Nuzzo (718) 816-2133; Fax: (718)
816-2376
[email protected]
Annual Staten Island Columbus Day Parade
October 2
12:00 pm
The Grand Marshal will lead annual parade
with Borough President James P. Molinaro and
community residents. Sponsored by Staten Island
Borough President James Molinaro.
Beginning at New Dorp High School, New Dorp
Lane and Mill Road, Staten Island
Contact: Joanne Nuzzo (718) 816-2133
[email protected]
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Borough Contact Persons
Posters, Bookmarks and Calendar of Events may be
acquired by contacting the following persons:
Bronx
Frances Fusco
Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Belmont Branch of
the New York Public Library
610 East 186th Street, Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 933-6410
Patricia Filomena
UFT Bronx Borough Office
2500 Halsey Street
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 379-6200
Brooklyn
Anthony Sclafani
UFT Brooklyn Borough Office
335 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 852-4900
Manhattan
James Morgan
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
686 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
(212) 879-4242
Olga Pappas
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
25 West 43rd Street, 17th floor
New York, NY 10036
(212) 642-2094
Nancy J. Indelicato
310 West 106th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 662-8264
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UFT Headquarters
52 Broadway, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10004
(212) 598-7771
Queens
Uff. Joseph Sciame
Vice President for Community Relations
St. John’s University, Administration Building
Newman Hall, Room 155
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
(718) 990-1486/1941
Mary Vaccaro
UFT Queens Borough Office
97-77 Queens Boulevard, 5th Floor
Rego Park, NY 11374
(718) 275-4400
Angie Markham
Federation of the Italian American Organizations of
Queens, Inc.
29-21 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 204-2444
Staten Island
Michela Traetto
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
420 Tompkins Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-1608
Emil Pietro Monaco
UFT Staten Island Borough Office
4456 Amboy Road
(718) 605-1400
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Long Island
Cav. Josephine A. Maietta
AIAE, AATI-LI, IACE, NIAF, IHCC-NY, Inc.
Berry Hill Elementary School
181 Cold Spring Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5790
Westchester
Maria Masciotti
Executive Director
Westchester Italian Cultural Center
Generoso Pope Place
Tuckahoe, NY 10707
(914) 771-8700
New Jersey
Mary Ann Re, Ph.D.
Director
Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in
America
One Normal Avenue
Dickson Hall, Suite 171
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 655-4038
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Calendar of Events
The following events are arranged in chronological order.
Portrait of a Man:
“Il Liberatore: Giuseppe Garibaldi”
August 1 – March 2012 Saturdays and Sundays
12:00 – 6:00 pm
In honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of
Italy, artist Gregory Perillo has painted a special portrait
of young Giuseppe Garibaldi with his beloved horse in
South America.
Sponsored by the Italian American Museum
155 Mulberry Street, Manhattan
Contact: Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa (212) 965-9000;
Fax: (212) 965-9004
[email protected]
Film Series: Presentation of the Torino-Piemonte
Commission in New York
September: Consult website for information
This 5-day presentation aims to compare film projects
undertaken in Torino with those in New York, with the
intention of raising awareness of the bustling movie
business in the Piemonte Region. A special focus will
be given to the presentation of two important funding
sources that Torino-Piemonte offers to filmmakers: the
Piemonte Doc Film Fund, and the Torino Film Lab
fund for first works (FIP). The event will showcase film
screenings, discussions, and a seminar on filmmaking
and production. Planned screenings include Vincere
by Marco Bellocchio with Giovanna Mezzogiorno and
Filippo Timi (nominated in the category of “Best Foreign
Movie” by the 2011 Academy Awards), La Solitudine dei
Numeri Primi by Saverio Costanzo, and the documentary
La Strada di Levi by Davide Ferrario. Sponsored by the
Italian Cultural Institute.
686 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Contact: (212) 879-4242 ext. 323
[email protected]
www.iicnewyork.org
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Exhibit: “La Festa: Italian Festivals in America”
September 1 – October 31
Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Photo exhibition by Robert Forlini explores an array of
Italian festas in the Northeast including: Flight of the
Angel Fisherman Feast, Boston, Mass; Dancing of the
Giglio, Brooklyn, NY; Feast of St. Andrew, New Haven,
CT.; St. Anthony’s Feast, Bronx, NY; St. Joseph’s,
Boston, Mass; Mount Carmel, White Plains, NY.
Sponsored by The Italian American Museum
155 Mulberry Street, Manhattan
Contact: Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa (212) 965-9000;
Fax: (212) 965-9004
[email protected]
Discover Italy: Tour de Forks
6:30 pm
September 8
In this virtual tour, explore Italy from north to south
in pursuit of the perfect pizza. Charles and Michelle
Scicolone will describe the process of pizza making from
the basic ingredients to the final product, while exploring
Italy from Naples to Rome and ending at the Ulisse
Riviera. Presented in conjunction with Tour de Forks, a
boutique culinary travel company (tourdeforks.com), and
special guest Roberto Caporuscio of Keste Restaurant.
Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109;
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Art Exhibit: Antonio Petraca’s “10”
Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Displaced and living in a hotel, Petracca created a new
series of paintings responding to the horrific events of
9/11. The artist focused on the horror and great sorrow in
addition to the hopeful “can do” spirit of New Yorkers.
Unfortunately, some populations became the object of
fear and bias. Memories of prejudice against Italian
Americans in his childhood neighborhood of Rochester
resurfaced. The stereotypical jokes heard throughout his
life regarding the Mafia provided the impetus to portray
these issues in his art. With the tenth anniversary of 9/11
upon us, Petracca revisits the place where his existential
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journey began. Sponsored by Kim Foster Gallery.
Kim Foster Gallery
529 West 20th Street, Manhattan
Contact: Antonio Petracca (646) 573-3540
[email protected]
Enrico Caruso Museum of America
25th Anniversary Concert and Dinner
September 9
6:30 – 11:00 pm
Gala Concert and dinner featuring world famous tenor
Marcello Giordani and performances by Caruso’s great
great-grandson, Enrico Caruso IV; Marcello Giordani
Foundation Competition Winners. Special guest
appearances include Caruso’s grandson Eric Murray and
great grandson Federico Caruso. Concert at 7:00 pm.
Dinner to follow. Business attire. Sponsored by Enrico
Caruso Museum of America.
The New York Athletic Club
180 Central Park South, 9th Floor, Manhattan
Admission: $175
Contact: Uff. Aldo Mancusi (718) 368-3993 or
(718) 273-7835
[email protected]
Howard Beach Columbus Day Foundation, Inc.
September 10
Free Italian classes available for children and adults who
would like to learn Italian. Sponsored by Mario Faulisi
and Angelo Gurino.
Contact: (718) 641-3469
[email protected]
www.howardbeachcolumbusday.com
Italian Language and Culture Course: Flavors of Italy
September 12-October 17
Food and wine have a bearing on all of Italian history
from the first Magna Grecia’s settlements including:
Imperial Rome, Medieval Ages, Renaissance, Baroque
and the Risorgimento. From the Italian Cultural Institute
of New York you will be taken on a journey through the
centuries: from the kitchens of the poor, to the banquets
of the rich and powerful; from the markets where the
eastern spices were traded, to the ateliers where artists
first introduced in their paintings newly discovered
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products from the New World. Attending this course you
will discover the fascinating histories hidden behind the
common words that are part of our daily language, not
only in Italian homes but also on the menus of restaurants
across the world. The course will be held on Mondays
and Thursdays and will have the following schedule:
September 12, 15, 19, 26, 29; October 3, 6, 13, 17. Every
class will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Instruction
in English. Instructor will be Stefano Milioni, historian
of Italian gastronomy and editor of Bibenda Magazine,
Duemilavini and I ristoranti di Bibenda. Sponsored by the
Contact: Giovanni Desantis (212) 879-4242 ext. 323
[email protected]
Note: The Italian Cultural Institute of New York is also
offering the following courses (consult www.iicnewyork.
org for specific dates/times):
Splendors of Italy Class
Italian language and culture course through the history
of art. Renaissance means rebirth and Italy was truly
the cradle of this “rinascita.” From the Italian Cultural
Institute in New York you will start a virtual tour that will
take you back in time to Florence, Rome and Venice of
the XV and XVI centuries. During your journey you will
learn key Italian vocabulary of art appreciation such as
“chiaroscuro” and “contrapposto.” This unique experience
will explore one of the most significant parts of the
world’s cultural heritage and will enable you to describe it
in its original language.
Travel Adventures in Global Italy
This course is designed to familiarize you with the social
and cultural conditions of contemporary Italy, as well
as common expressions in Italian. Film screenings and
discussions on regionalism and globalization will give a
current perspective of Italy on the 150th Anniversary of its
unification, and also make future travel more meaningful
and enjoyable.
Italian Language and Culture Through Opera
The course will be “una panoramic,” a general overview,
of Italian opera from its inception to the 20th century.
It will include biographical and stylistic observations
about various composers, their importance in music
history, comments on the historical, economic and
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social background of the period will be analyzed. Some
explanations, grammatical and syntactical analysis of the
librettos will also be provided, adequate to the proficiency
level of the participants.
Fashion Italian Style
Italian language and culture course through fashion.
What is “Italian style” and why does it attract us? This
class offers a vivid, exciting journey through the history
of Italian dress, style and identity. With the help of
artistic masterpieces, films, photography, advertising,
magazines and fascinating historical documents, we will
explore concepts of luxury, fantasy, identity, masculinity
and femininity, self-fashioning and self-expression,
consumption, visibility and desire. From the toga to
the creations of Fashion Week, we will also develop a
vocabulary with which to talk about dress and design
in Italian. Placing dress in context, this class offers
a nuanced and lively overview of Italian history and
heritage.
Italian Language Course for Beginners
This 11 week introductory language course focuses on
practicing a variety of appropriate responses to common,
everyday situations, such as: greetings and wishing
people well, expressing likes and dislikes, clarifying your
own meaning and asking for clarification from others,
congratulating people, appropriate and useful dining
phrases – and more! Course includes practice in reading
and writing and covers the basics of the Italian language
(alphabet, pronunciation, basic conversations, etc.)
through repetition and role-play.
Contact: (212) 879-4242 ext. 323
[email protected]
www.iicnewyork.org
Film Screening: Questione di Cuore
September 13 6:30 pm
Two men with nothing in common develop a close and
endearing friendship after suffering serious medical
issues. Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
Admission: Members free; Non-Members $10
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
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Gli Italiani di New York (The Italians of New York)
by Maurizio Molinari
Since 2001, Maurizio Molinari has been the United
States correspondent for La Stampa, one of Italy’s most
important newspapers. Discussion of his new publication
entitled, The Italians of New York examines the Italian
immigrant of the last fifteen years and how they have
become some of America’s most important heroes.
Moderator: Massimo Gaggi, il Corriere della sera. Panel
participants include: Matilda Cuomo, Federico Mennella,
Cesare Casella, Antonio Monda, Padre Barozzi.
Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, New York University
Contact: (212) 998-8730
www.casaitalianyu.org
Lecture: “Italian Jews from Emancipation to the
Racial Laws” by Cristina M. Bettin, Ben Gurion
University of the Negev
Following the “Emancipation” of Italian Jews in the
late nineteenth century, numerous youth movements,
newspapers, and cultural societies attempted to
revitalize Italian Judaism and define the “essence” of
Jewish identity, sparking a debate about integration
and assimilation that continued until the advent of
Mussolini’s racial legislation laws in 1938. While
many historians perceive the period as one of complete
assimilation, Cristina Bettin, author of Italian Jews
from Emancipation to the Racial Laws (Palgrave
Macmillan, 2010), argues that Jews in Italy integrated
rather than assimilated. Through research conducted on
autobiographical, bibliographical, and archival material,
as well as numerous interviews conducted in Italy and
Israel, she explains how it is possible to construct new
forms of identity without losing original identities. In her
presentation, Bettin stresses the interconnectedness of the
history of Italian Jews and the history of Italy. She will be
joined by Ruth Ben-Ghiat of New York University. This is
part of the Philip V. Cannistraro Seminar Series in Italian
American Studies. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra
Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY.
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor,
(between 5th & 6th Avenues), Manhattan
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Contact: (212) 642-2094 (Building management required
people attending events to pre-register with the Calandra
Institute). Be prepared to show a photo ID to the
building’s concierge.
www.qc.edu/calandra
The ABC’s of Italian Etymology in Everyday
Language and Culture
In this delightful introduction to etymology, the study of
word origins, Prof. Joseph N. Spedaliere will awaken and
nurture your curiosity in words and language. Participants
will learn how to improve their vocabulary and discover
the fascinating origins of language. Must register in
advance and prepay. Sponsored by Westchester Italian
Cultural Center.
Admission: Members $10; Non-Members $20
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Mezzo Siciliano – Mezzo Napoletano e Una Parte
Calabrese – Art, Wine and Stories of Reconnection
from Il Mezzogiorno
Tony Di Bartolo, V.P. for Public Relations of the Italian
Genealogy Group, presents Mezzo Siciliano – Mezzo
Napoletano a description of his journey to his ancestral
hometowns in the Mezzogiorno. The evening will include
a wine tasting featuring the wines of Southern Italy and
an art exhibit entitled “Calabria Pittoresca,” a series of
paintings depicting the villages and landscape of the
Calabria Region by award-winning Italian Artist Luigia
Granata. For further information see website at: www.
casa-belvedere.org Sponsored by Casa Belvedere, The
Italian Cultural Foundation, Inc.
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: $50; open to the public
Contact: Louis Calvelli (718) 273-7660;
Fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
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Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance
September 16 7:00pm
Sponsored by the Generoso Pope Foundation, The
Giuseppe Garibaldi Lodge #2583, Order Sons of Itay and
the Eastchester Italian American Citizens Club.
Fountainhead
New Rochelle
Contact: Lucrezia Lindia (914) 793-6130, ext. 4285
[email protected]
Exhibition and Publication Entitled: “Graces Received
Painted and Metal Ex-votos from Italy”
September 16 – January 6, 2012
Within Catholicism, ex-votos are votive objects offered
in thanks for heavenly intercession with a misfortune
such as an accident or illness. Historically, objects in Italy
included metal-exvotos that took the shape of persons
(e.g. a soldier, a swaddled infant), afflicted body parts, or
hearts representing the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In addition,
painted narrative tablets (tavolette), usually on wood,
often depicted the dramatic moment of crisis for which
intercession was requested. The evoked sacred personages
were typically depicted in an aureola in the upper part of
the painting. The inscriptions can include a date, a year,
and/or the petitioner’s name. Ex-votos were an important
part of the Italian-American religious practices in New
York City in the first half of the twentieth century. The
works featured in the exhibition, dated from 1865 to 1959,
are from the collection of Professor Leonard Norman
Primiano, Chairperson, Department of Religious Studies,
Cabrini College in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Primiano is
co-curating this exhibition with Dr. Joseph Sciorra and
Rosangela Briscese of the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute, Queens College/CUNY. A publication
of the same title will feature color photographs of the
exhibited objects and scholarly essays by Primiano,
Sciorra, and Renato Miracco, Cultural Attachè of the
Embassy of Italy. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, Manhattan
Contact: (212) 642-2035; [email protected]
Biscotti Making Class
September 17 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn the centuries-old tradition of biscotti making with
award winning certified Master Baker Biagio Settepani
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of Pasticceria Bruno who will demonstrate how to make
many variations of these delectable, dunkable treats.
Sponsored by Casa Belvedere, The Italian Cultural
Foundation, Inc.
Fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
Piccoli Chef: Focaccia
Focaccia is an oven baked bread originating in Italy. The
most popular focaccia bread is covered with olive oil,
seasoned with salt and topped with rosemary. Learn how
to make the basic dough of this versatile, easy to prepare
Italian bread and create your own focaccia. Capacity is
limited. Must register in advance and prepay. For children
ages 5 to 13 years. Sponsored by Westchester Italian
Cultural Center.
Admission: Children Members $25; Non-Members $35;
Parent and one child: Members: $35; Non-Members $45
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Women Heroes and Italy’s Unification
September 17 2:00pm
Joanna Talamo, recipient of the 2002 Educator of the
Year Award, Association of Italian American Educators,
will present research regarding the contributions of
women who helped to shape and define the revolutionary
movement during the unification of Italy. Attendees
will learn of “women heroes” and their struggle to help
forge the “Risorgimento.” (Note: interested individuals
can participate in a bus-trip to the Garibaldi Museum in
Staten Island on October 9th). Sponsored by The Italian
Women’s Center, Inc.
The Women’s Club of Great Neck
94 Old Mill Road
Great Neck, NY
Admission: $5.00 non-members
Contact: Vincenza Russo (646) 515-2744
[email protected]
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The First Annual San Gennaro Feast Blood Drive
September 18 10:00 – 4:00 pm
For information to donate blood call: 1-800 REDCROSS.
For information regarding the San Gennaro Feast, visit the
website at: www.SanGennaro.org.
Sponsored by Figli di San Gennaro, Inc.
Basilica Cathedral of Old St. Patrick’s
Mulberry Street and Prince Street, Manhattan
Contact: Joseph Mattone, President (212) 768-9320
Poets and Writers Piazza at
Hofstra’s Italian Experience
September 18 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Award winning poet Louisa Calio hosts the 9th Poets
and Writers performance at Hofstra’s Italian Festival.
Readings by Gaetano Cipolla, Nino Provenzano, George
Guida, Tony Iovino, Richard Vetere, Frank Ingrasciotta,
Florence Gatto, Stanislao Pugliese, Rob Marchesani,
Marisa Frasca, Frank Polizzi and songs by Sicilian artist
Julia Pattinella and Joe Turriciano.
Sponsored by Arba Sicula.
Hofstra University’s South Campus, Cultural Center
Theater Axinn Library
California Avenue, Hempstead, NY
Contact: Louisa Calio (516) 627-7103
[email protected]
italianamericanwriters.com/Calio.html
Welcome Reception by Italian Cultural Center (ICC),
September 18 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Meet and greet to celebrate the new academic year and
salute Italian Heritage and Culture Month 2011 and the
150th anniversary year celebration of the unification of
Italy. Sponsored by St. John’s University, ICC, Queens
Campus.
DAC 416 Queens
Admission: complimentary for ICC members
Contact: Joan D’Andrea (718) 990-6054
[email protected]
Concert: Quartetto Klimt Plays Schumman Trios
Formed in 1995 at the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole, the
Klimt Quartet is one of the most innovative chamber
music groups in Italy. Sponsored by The Italian Academy
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for Advanced Studies in America, Columbia University.
1161 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan
Contact: Rick Whitaker (212) 854-1623;
fax: (212) 854-8479
[email protected]
Film Screening: Luchino Visconti’s SENSO
Two films that address the historical and socio-cultural
context of Italy during the Risorgimento years. Visconti’s
Senso and The Leopard were chosen in connection with
the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification. Introduced
by Inserra Chair Dr. Teresa Fiore as a component of
her course in Contemporary Italian Cultural Studies.
Sponsored by Montclair State University, Italian
Department, Coccia Institute & Amici Club.
Montclair State University
Dickson Hall’s Cohen Lounge
One Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043
Contact: Mary Ann Re, Ph.D. (973) 655-4038
[email protected]
Conference: “The Unification of Italy and
American Independence: Foundations
of Two Different Models of State”
Upon what philosophical and constitutional models were
the United States and Italy founded? What brought about
their respective unifications? What are the common traits
and differences between their governmental models? An
international conference intended as part of the official
celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Unification
of Italy. The focus will be on the role played by
Enlightenment and Risorgimento political thought on the
development of constitutional doctrines and the models
of State in Italy and America. Presenters will include:
Richard Gardner, Former Ambassador of the United
States to Italy; John A. Davis, University of Connecticut;
Stephen Holmes, New York Univeristy; Filippo Sabetti,
Mc Gill University; Sabino Cassese, Constitutional
Court of Italy; Judge Guido Calabresi, Sterling Professor
Emeritus of Law, Yale University; Giulio Napolitano,
Roma Tre University, Giannicola Sinisi, Italian Embassy
in Washington; David I. Kertzer, Brown University.
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Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute of New York.
Contact: (212) 879-4242 ext. 323
[email protected]
An Evening of Music with Italian
Vocalist Giada Valenti
For tickets call (212) 339-4141 or
visit: www.giadavalenti.com
Piano Room at Etcetera Etcetera
44th Street, Manhattan
Vincent Panella Reads from Lost Hearts
This powerful suite of stories begins in 1900 against a
background of rural Sicilian class warfare. A young man
kills his violent, adulterous father and escapes to the
United States, where his descendents struggle against the
bonds of the past. In stories set in the outer boroughs of
New York City and beyond, a group of thirteen-year-olds
take a blood oath to form a gang; a precocious teenager
grapples with adultery; a scrappy diabetic faces mortality
in a room stripped of everything but a few family photos;
and a mother holds her dysfunctional family together
from the citadel of her kitchen. From family conflicts
to romantic hardships, author Vincent Panella reveals
multifaceted characters over the course of their lives. The
stories in Lost Hearts reflect a world that is harrowing and
fierce, at times tender and humorous, but always brutally
honest. This is part of the Writers Read Series. Sponsored
by the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute,
Queens College/CUNY.
www.qc.edu/calandra
Special Presentation: Il Terronismo: “The
Colonization of Southern Italy”
Professor-in-Residence Antonio Rutigliano of New York
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University provides a historical interpretation of the
Italian South following the 150th anniversary of the Italian
unification. Beginning with a review of the complex
nature of Italic ethnic identity as it existed during the
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and the rebellions that took
place after the colonization of the South by the North
and the subsequent identity – construction-creation of the
“terronismo” identity of Southern Italians. Must register
in advance and prepay. Sponsored by Westchester Italian
Cultural Center.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Autunno – An Evening of Sicilian Food, Wine,
Culture and Song with Chef Biagio Settepani of
Pasticceria Bruno
Autunno is part three of a four-part cooking
demonstration dinner and wine pairing series. Participants
will experience Sicily’s many layers of interesting
culinary traditions and unique flavor combinations
that have been selected by Chef Biagio from Marchesa
Anna Tasca Lanza di Mazzarino’s seminal book entitled
The Heart of Sicily. As an added feature, there will be
live entertainment and music and opera educator, Lou
Barrella, will enhance the evening with Sicilian folk
music and operatic gems. Sponsored by Casa Belvedere,
The Italian Cultural Foundation, Inc.
Fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
Columbus Day – Padre Pio Festival
5:00 – 11:00 pm
September 23, 24
September 25
12:00 – 8:00 pm
Padre Pio Mass on September 23 at 6:30pm will take
place at the Assumption and Immaculate Conception
Church; 53 Winter Hill Road, Tuckahoe. Procession to
Depot Square at 7:30 pm festival to follow. Entertainment
by Italian singers Tavares and Franco Joli on September
25 at 8:00 pm. Sponsored by the Columbus Day
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Committee of Eastchester, Tuckahoe.
Depot Square, Tuckahoe, NY
Contact: Antoinette Martino (914) 961-7531
[email protected]
“Motori D’Italia” – Italian Car Show
September 24
Second annual Italian Car & Motorbike show. Incredible
showcase of most recognized new and old performance
and luxury autos and motorbikes. For further information
see website at: www.casa-belvedere.org Sponsored by
Casa Belvedere, The Italian Cultural Foundation, Inc.
Casa Belvedere
Contact: (718) 273-7660
[email protected]
Souvenir D’Italia Italian Radio 88.7FM
September 24 10:00 am
Listen as Giovanna Auriemma, host of Souvenir D’Italia
interviews Uff. Joseph Sciame, President/Chairperson,
Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New York,
Inc., as they discuss the value and history of this year’s
theme regarding Italy’s unification.
Hofstra University
Note: Radio program airs every Saturday at 10:00 am
Contact: (516) 463-WRHU
Genealogy: Acquiring Italian Records
September 24 10:00 am
Toni McKeen, professional genealogist, will walk
you through four possible methods to locate foreign
documents. Learn to read, translate, and determine what
these documents contain. Must register in advance and
prepay. Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
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Sixth Annual Concorso d’Eleganza: A Celebration of
Italian Automotive Excellence and Beauty
A display of art forms on wheels as a means of illustrating
one form of Italian culture. Display vehicles will rally
on the Stony Brook University Campus Homecoming
Weekend Event. Various Italian car and motorcycle
groups will be represented. Sponsored by Center for
Italian Studies at Stony Brook University.
Stony Brook University West Campus
Main Entrance off Nicolls Road (County Rd. 97),
Stony Brook, NY
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444
[email protected]
Sixth Annual Howard Beach Columbus Day Parade
Grand Marshals include: Most Rev. Nicholas Di Marzio,
Bishop of Brooklyn and Cav. Josephine Maietta, IHCCNY, Inc. Board Member. Sponsored by Howard Beach
Columbus Day Foundation Inc.
Cross Bay Boulevard and 157th Street.
Contact: (718) 641-3469
Voices of Italy
September 25 3:00 – 5:30 pm
A concert of arias, Neapolitan songs and pop standards
featuring Micheal Castaldo, singer/songwriter; Annamaria
Stefanelli, lyric soprano; and Rory Angelicola, tenor.
Sponsored by the Center for Italian and Italian American
Culture in collaboration with the Coccia Foundation and
the Modern Languages Dept. of Caldwell College.
Alumni Theater, Caldwell College
120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ
Admission: $30; Members: $25; Students: $20
Contact: (973) 571-1995
[email protected]
Film Screenings: 19 Arrests, No Convictions (2007),
29 min. Judy Irving, dir.
I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale (2009),
39 min. Richard Shepard, dir.
These two films portray extraordinary Italian American
personalities and their remarkable contributions. 19
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Arrests, No Convictions is a documentary portrait of
George Farnsworth, an Italian-American bar owner with
a fishy nightlife who redeems himself as a San Francisco
Bay open-water swimmer. Farnsworth died in 1996, but
retains his record as the oldest man to participate in the
annual “New Year’s Day Swim from Alcatraz.” Director
Judy Irving filmed George over the course of eight years.
Between 1972 and 1978, actor John Cazale appeared
in The Godfather, The Godfather II, The Conversation,
Dog Day Afternoon, and The Deer Hunter. Although
Cazale was never nominated for an Academy Award, his
peers maintain his acting brought out the best in their
performances. In I Knew It Was You, director Richard
Shepard brings deserving attention to the life and career
of Cazale, who died from lung cancer in 1978 at age
forty-two. Along with clips from his films and rarely
seen photos and home video, the documentary features
candid interviews with Robert De Niro, Gene Hackman,
Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, and many others. Post-screening
discussion led by Anthony Julian Tamburri, Ph.D., Dean,
Calandra Institute. This is part of the Documented Italians
Film Series. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute, Queens College/CUNY.
www.qc.edu/calandra
Italian Theatre in New York
7:30 pm
Dramatic readings of new plays by Italian playwrights:
A. Barbato-Ricci, A. Bassetti, E. Bernard, C. Berti, M.
Boggio, A. Formosa, G. Frank, M. Lazzerini, G. Musiu,
M.V. Solomita.
Sponsored by Italian Theatre in New York.
Theatre for the New City
151 First Avenue, at 10th Street, Manhattan
Contact: Cav. Mario Fratti (212) 582-6697
[email protected]
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Secret Recipes of Great Italian Chefs: Risotto 123
Hands-on class demonstration presented by renowned
chef, Sal Cucullo of the 808 Bistro in Scarsdale. Learn
basic risotto techniques and discover the many variations
of risotto including a useful day-after recipe. Tastings of
the featured recipes and complimentary glass of wine are
served. Must register in advance and prepay. Sponsored
by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Italy Comes to America – Italian Music Show
September 27 8: 00 pm
The internationally renowned 20-piece orchestra “Vecia
Trieste” from Trieste, Italy will perform a variety of
traditional, folk, and popular Italian and international
melodies. Sponsored by the Italian Club of Westchester
Community College.
Westchester Community College, Gateway Bldg.,
Parking Lot 1
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790,
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Howard Beach Columbus Foundation
Gala Dinner Dance
A tribute to this year’s Columbus Day Grand Marshals
and Honorees: Sgt. Anthony Cesarano; Most Rev.
Nicholas DiMarzio; Honorable Alfonse D’Amato; Cav.
Mitchell Weiss; Cav. Josephine Maietta; and Angelo
Venuto. Sponsored by Howard Beach Columbus Day
Foundation.
Russo’s On the Bay
162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, NY
Admission: $135
Contact: (718) 641-3469
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Book Reading: The Anarchist Bastard and Other Tales
of Italian American Life by Joanna Clapps Herman
The Anarchist Bastard represents a tribute to the Italian
American family. In this deeply moving and personal
collection of essays, Joanna Clapps Herman brings to
life her memorable Italian American family without
staying away from painful truths that come with
honest examination. Herman, a writer who teaches at
Manhattanville College and at the Center for Worker
Education in New York City, is co-editor of Wild Dreams.
Must register in advance and prepay. Sponsored by
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Bronx Columbus Day Parade Dinner Dance
Honoring this year’s Grand Marshal, Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa,
Founder and President of the Italian American Museum.
Sponsored by the Bronx Columbus Day Parade
Committee.
Maestro’s Catering Hall
Bronx, NY
Admission: $80
Contact: Tony Signorile, Chairman (917-715-2210;
Fax: (718) 823-0674
[email protected]
“The Horde”: Stories, Songs, and Images of Italians
(Orda: Storie, Canti e Immagini Degli Emigrati
Italiani)
This multi-media show presents the fascinating story of
Italian emigration spanning from the post-Unification era
to the 1970s. Through historical accounts, anecdotes, and
factual data, renowned Corriere della Sera journalist Gian
Antonio Stella takes the audience on a journey through
Europe and the Americas as an old-time storyteller,
accompanied by images of archival documents and
photographs, as well as by the songs collected and
composed by ethnomusicologist Gualtiero Bertelli and
performed by the Compagnia delle Acque ensemble with
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traditional instruments. Sponsored by Inserra Chair in
Italian and Italian American Studies (Montclair State
University in collaboration with the Coccia Institute for
the Italian American Experience (MSU) and as part of
the NY-NJ Cultural Bridge Program, in this occasion
supported by the Italian Cultural Institute of New York.
Montclair State University, Jed Leshowitz Recital Hall
(Cali School of Music)
1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey
Contact: Teresa Fiore (562) 883-1504
[email protected]
Presentation: “Residential Views:
Designing from the Inside and Outside”
October: TBA
One of the foremost internationally renowned decorators,
Mario Buatta, designer of Blair House, the official White
House Guest House in Washington, D.C., will discuss his
extraordinary career. Architect David Busanelli, President,
New York State American Institute of Architects and
recipient of the 2007 Chamber of Commerce Award,
Pordenone, Italy and the 2006 Merit Award for design
of the Marina Café, Staten Island, will also provide
highlights from his life’s work and passion for his
architectural developments. Sponsored by the National
Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW),
Staten Island Network, with the assistance of the da Vinci
Society of Wagner College.
Wagner College
One Campus Road, Staten Island, NY
Contact: Clarissa Caprio (718) 642-2003;
Fax: (718) 642-3006
[email protected]
Italian Genealogy
October - TBA
Lecture on researching your Italian genealogy by Anthony
DiBartolo, President Italian Genealogy Group. Sponsored
by Wagner College DaVinci Society.
Wagner College Campus
Staten Island
Contact: Betty McComiskey (718) 420-4014;
Fax: (718) 390-3217
[email protected]
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Italian Genius and American Industrial Development
Conference and Exhibit: October 1 – November 30
Scientific inventions that include: Cruto and the
incandescent light bulb; Barsanti-Matteucci and the
invention of the internal combustion engine; Galileo
Ferraris and the electric motor; Meucci and the telephone;
Guglielmo Marconi and the wireless telegraph; Fermi and
nuclear research; Natta and the invention of propylene,
et.al. Many of these discoveries and inventions, made by
Italians were fundamental during the industrial revolution
and the development of the U.S. In honor of the 150th
Anniversary of the Unification of Italy, this exhibition
offers an opportunity to celebrate and reexamine the role
that Italian science and technology have played in global
development. Participants will include: Italian Minister
of Education, University and Research, Maris Stella
Gelmini; United States Secretary of Education, Arne
Duncan; Italian Ambassador to the United States, Giulio
Terzi di Sant’Agata; Patricia Q. Stonesifer, Smithsonian
Institute; Joel Mokyr; David Edgerton; Marco Segala;
Stephen Shapin; Luciano Maiani; Riccardo Levi-Setti;
Massimo Loda and Nathan Rosenberg. Sponsored by the
Italian Cultural Institute of New York in collaboration
with the Accademia dei Lincei and the Festival of Science
of Genoa.
Contact: (212) 879-4242 ext. 323
[email protected]
Is Stimulus Effective? – Fiscal Sustainability and
Investment for Growth
October 1 – October 30
Workshop to compare and contrast President Obama’s
policies and strategies for economic growth with
European and Italian perspectives. Panel members
include: J. Podesta, J. Stiglitz, J.P. Fitoussi, and L.
Spaventa, and other political and economic advisors.
Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute of New York
in collaboration with the Presidency of the Council of
Ministers of Italy. Location:TBA.
Contact: (212) 879-4242 ext. 323
[email protected]
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Exhibit: “Gaetano Pesce and Angelo Filomeno”
Under the umbrella project “Venice Biennale in the
World” aimed at promoting Italian contemporary
artists (selected by the Italian Cultural Institutes around
the world and the Italian Pavilion, within the Venice
Biennale), a retrospective of Italian architect-designer
Gaetano Pesce, icon of Italian design, will be featured.
Exhibit opening scheduled for end of October. Sponsored
by the Italian Cultural Institute of New York.
The Italian Cultural Institute of New York
Contact: (212) 879-4242 ext. 323
[email protected]
Guided Tours: Botto House National Landmark
Month of October (Wednesday – Saturday)
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Docents provide an introduction to the domestic life and
workplace experience of Italian immigrant families of
Paterson, New Jersey. Guided tours include a visit to
period rooms and a stroll through the Old World Gardens.
Sponsored by the American Labor Museum.
Botto House National Landmark
83 Norwood Street, Halendon, NJ
Contact: Angelica Santomauro (973) 595-7953;
fax: (973) 595-7291
[email protected]
Radio ICN Radio Interview
10:00 am
October 1
Listen as Tony Pasquale, host of the popular Italian
Radio Show “Ciao Tony,” interviews Uff. Joseph Sciame,
President/Chairperson of Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee of New York, Inc., as he discusses this year’s
theme which celebrates the rich history and unification of
Italy.
Hofstra University
Contact: (201) 358-0700
L’orda: Storie, canti e immagini degli emigrati italiani
(The Horde: Stories, Songs, and Images of Italian
Immigration)
6:00 pm
October 1
A multi-media show, in Italian with English subtitles.
Renowned Corriere della Sera jounatist, Gian Antonio
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Stella, will recount the stories of Italian immigration
(1876-1976) from his best-selling book (Rizzoli 2002,
entitled same as this program) accompanied by screened
images and enriched with songs performed on traditional
instruments by the Compagnia delle Acque. Sponsored
by Center for Italian Studies at Sony Brook University
in collaboration with the Alfonse M. D’Amato Chair in
Italian and Italian American Studies
Stony Brook University Wang Center Theatre,
West Campus
Nicolls Road (County Road 97), Stony Brook, NY
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444; Fax: (631) 632-7421
[email protected]
Dramatic Presentations of Fratti, Giordano, and Altri
October 1
8:00 pm
October 2
3:00 pm
New plays sponsored by Italian Theatre in New York.
Theatre for the New City
151 First Avenue, at 10th Street, Manhattan
Contact: Cav. Mario Fratti (212) 582-6697
[email protected]
Italian Music and Dance
October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
Enjoy Italian music and dancing and taste delicious Italian
specialties. Call for reservations.
Carmela’s Italian Restaurant
912 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square
Contact: Bartolo Calia (516) 488-9898
Westchester Concorso d’Eleganza 2011
October 2
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join us for a display of an extraordinary collection of the
finest Italian automobiles – many are privately owned and
shown here exclusively. Notable marques include Ferrari,
Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Lancia. The
day features delicious Italian food, activities for children,
exciting raffles prizes, and much more. Sponsored by
Admission: Adults $10; Children under 12 free
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
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Music From The Heart
October 2
2:30 pm
Music from Boheme to Broadway. Solos and duets
including opera selections from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini,
and Broadway including: Phantom of the Opera, West
Side Story, Cats, and Sound of Music. Sponsored by the
Italian Club of Westchester Community College.
Westchester Community College, Academic Arts Bldg.,
Parking Lot 2
Admission: $23; Seniors $20; WCC Students $10; $17
Advance Purchase; open to the public
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Opera & Pops Concert
3:00 – 5:00 pm
October 2
Concert of opera selections including Italian and
Neapolitan songs, and popular Broadway tunes.
Sponsored by Regina Opera Company.
Regina Hall
1210 65th Street, Brooklyn
Admission: $12
Contact: Fran Garber (917) 273-2998
[email protected]
An Evening of Music with
Italian Vocalist Giada Valenti
October 2
8:00 pm
As part of Taste of Little Italy at Café Bocca.
Mount Carmel Place, Poughkeepsie
Contact: (845) 483-7300
www.giadavalenti.com
Ninth Annual Golf Tournament
October 3
Deluxe cocktail buffet reception and entertainment. Call
for details. Sponsored by Italian American Museum.
Wheatley Hills Golf Club
147 East Williston Avenue, East Williston, NY
Contact: Dolores Jacome (718) 478-3551
for sponsorship/participation.
[email protected]
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Italianità in America
October 3
9:15 am – 12:15 pm
Program will be presented in two parts: 1) Ancient
Culture – New Country (Italian unification and
immigration highlights). 2) Italian Influences – (food,
fashion, film). Sponsored by Center for Italian American
Studies, Nassau Community College and American Italian
Historical Association, Order Sons of Italy, UNICO,
Smithtown.
CCB Building, Nassau Community College,
Room 252-253
One Education Drive, Garden City, NY
Contact: Dr. Salvatore J. LaGumina (516) 572-7422
[email protected]
10:00 am
October 3
Listen as Tony Pasquale, host of the popular Italian Radio
Show “Ciao Tony,” interviews historian Prof. Donato
Guadagnoli to explain the most important dates (1848,
1854, 1859-1866 and 1870) in celebration of the 150th
Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
Hofstra University
Contact: (201) 358-0700
Italian American Club Informational Meeting
12:15 – 1:15 pm
October 3
The Italian American Club at Queens College has a long
and vibrant history. Learn more about the club, their
planned activities at this information recruitment drive.
Sponsored by the Italian American Club of Queens
College and the John D. Calandra Italian American
Institute, Queens College/CUNY.
Queens College
6530 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY
Contact: Joseph Grosso (718) 997-5769
[email protected]
St. John’s University Kick Off Celebration
of Italian Heritage Month
October 3
1:50 – 3:15 pm
Parade commencing in the circle at Flynn Hall, raising
of the Italian flag at the Loretto Memorial Library, and
Italian cookies and pastries in the lobby of DaSilva
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Academic Center. Please call for further information.
Sponsored by St. John’s University Staten Island Campus.
St. John’s University Campus
Contact: Jamaal Brown (718) 390-4433
[email protected]
Film Screening: The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi (2010),
118 min. Andrew Thomas and Toby Gleason, dirs.
October 3
6:00 pm
The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi is a music-filled
exploration of the celebrated composer who pioneered
the crossover of jazz and pop. Vince Guaraldi’s
accomplishments include his celebrated scores for the
Peanuts animations, his mega-hit “Cast Your Fate to
the Wind,” his performances at San Francisco’s North
Beach nightclub the hungry i, and his groundbreaking
Jazz Mass at Grace Cathedral. The film features recently
discovered and restored footage of Guaraldi’s appearances
and recording sessions captured by noted jazz writer
and Rolling Stone co-founder Ralph J. Gleason, as well
as new performances and insights from Dave Brubeck,
Dick Gregory, Paul Krassner, Paul Mazursky, and more.
Post-screening discussion with the directors led by
John Gennari, University of Vermont. This is part of the
Documented Italians Film Series. Sponsored by the John
D. Calandra Italian American Institute,
www.qc.edu/calandra
Film Screening: Io non ho paura
October 4
2:00 pm
For 10-year-old Michele, the familiar routines of
childhood in his idyllic southern Italian village are about
to be scattered by his chance discovery of an unspeakable
crime. Soon beyond the point of no return, Michele will
risk everything to expose the truth, only to learn that
those he depends on the most may have the most to hide.
Screening in Italian with English subtitles. Must register
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Cultural Center.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Panel Discussion: IDEA Publications
October 4
6:00 pm
Panelists to include: Silvana Mangione, Editorial Director
IDEA Publications; Tiziano Dossena, author of Doña
Flor, an Opera by Niccolò van Westerhout; Elizabeth P.
Vallone, author of Barbarossa’s Princess; Fred Gardaphé,
author of Importato dall’Italia e altre storie; La Divina
Avventura; The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri in
rhymed verse for children; and 1861, How They Lived
in The Year of The Unification of Italy. Moderated by
Anthony Julian Tamburri.
Sponsored by The John D. Calandra Italian American
Institute and Idea Publications.
Location: John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Contact: (212) 642-2094; Email: [email protected]
Eighth Annual da Vinci Society Scholarship Dinner
October 5
6:00 pm
Major fundraiser to raise funds to sponsor four ItalianAmerican students with $20,000 in scholarships and
partially fund the Modern Languages Dept. for a full-time
Italian Language Professor.
Sponsored by Wagner College da Vinci Society.
Staten Island Hilton Garden Inn
1100 South Avenue, Staten Island
Contact: Betty McComiskey (718) 420-4014;
Fax: (718) 390-3217
[email protected]
Baruch College: Welcome Back General Meeting
October 6
12:40 – 2:15 pm
The Italian American (Student) Association of Baruch
College will hold its first meeting of the academic year
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to introduce new officers and distribute the fall calendar
of events. New and returning Association members
are invited to attend. Sponsored by Italian American
Association and the John D. Calandra Italian American
Baruch College
55 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan
Admission: free
Contact: Dr. Nancy Ziehler (646) 312-2164
[email protected]
Presentation: “The City of Milazzo, Italy:
Yesterday and Today”
October 6
2:00 pm
Elisa Infosino, freelance writer and lecturer, will discuss
the significance of the port and seaside city of Milazzo
located in the province of Messina in Sicily where
Giuseppe Garibaldi and the revolutionary forces won the
Battle of Milazzo in 1860.
Sponsored by Brooklyn Public Library
Location: New Utrecht Branch
Address: 1743 86th Street, Brooklyn
Contact: Elisa Infosino (917) 797-1309
[email protected]
Film: Umberto E by Anton Evangelista
6:00 pm
October 6
A true lover of words, history and “patria,” Umberto E is
the tender story of ninety-year old Umberto Evangelista’s
own vivid recollections of his life as an eternal immigrant,
both in Italy and in the United States. A story of personal
triumph, choosing love and forgiveness as his weapons of
“revenge.” Lucia Grillo, Host and Associate Producer of
Italics, and director of The Cost of Bread, will converse
with Anton Evangelista afterwards. Moderated by Dr.
Maria grace LaRusso, Calandra Counselor.
Sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian American
Institute and the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee.
New York, NY 10036
RSVP at: (212) 642-2094; Email: [email protected]
Event information:: Anton Evangelista (212) 464-7965;
Email: [email protected]
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Discover Italy: Tarquinia and the Etruscans
October 6
6:30 pm
Experience Tarquinia, city of charm and history, and
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the Etruscans;
the story of the people who laid the foundations for the
birth of the Roman Empire, the mystery of Necropolis
and the beauty of this territory rich in history and flavors.
Regional traditions and culture are explored during each
session, culminating with a wine or culinary tasting.
Limited capacity. Must register in advance and prepay.
Admission: Members $20; Senior Members $15;
Non-Members $25
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Raising the Italian and American Flags in Honor of
the “150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy”
October 7
12:00 pm
Uff. Joseph Sciame, President of the Italian Heritage
and Culture Committee of New York, Inc., will officiate
at the ceremony to honor the 150th Anniversary of the
Unification of Italy at the statue “Mother Italy” by
Giuseppe Massari. Attending dignitaries will include
Minister Natalia Quintavalle. Sponsored by the Italian
Heritage and Culture Committee of New York, Inc., John
D. Calandra Italian American Institute and
Hunter College/CUNY.
Mother Italy Sculpture located at Poses Park
East 68th Street, between Lexington and 3rd Avenues,
Manhattan
Contact: Joan Migliori (212) 642-2094
[email protected]
October 7
1:30 pm
Listen as Tony Pasquale, host of the popular Italian Radio
Show “Ciao Tony,” interviews Nancy Indelicato, Board
Member, Italian Heritage and Culture Committee, New
York, Inc. The interview will air the same day as the
Annual Flag Raising Ceremony at Hunter College/CUNY,
the Mother Italy Sculpture located at Poses Park, where
Ms. Indelicato will be thanked for her collaborative work
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as a IHCC-NY, Inc. Board Member.
Contact: (201) 358-0700
Round Table: “La famiglia italiana in
Italia e in USA e i diritti delle donne”
October 7
7:00 pm
Participants include: Professors of the University of
Salerno and jurists of the Provinces of Salerno and
Avellino; Rocco Manzolillo, President, Club San Cono;
Pasquale Masullo, Councilor, Regione Campania; Silvana
Mangione, Deputy Secretary General, CGIE. Moderated
by Anthony Julian Tamburri, Dean, Calandra Institute.
Sponsored by the Club San Cono di Teggiano, Council
of Immigration of the Campania Region, and the John D.
Calandra Italian American Institute.
Location: Club San Cono di Teggiano
231 Ainslie Street
Brooklyn, NY
RSVP at: (212) 642-2094 or (718) 384-8969;
Event Information: (718) 384-8969
Annual Queens Columbus Day Parade
October 8
12:00 pm
Parade route commences on Steinway Street and ends on
Astoria Blvd. and Cav. Vincent Iannece Street, named
in honor of the co-founder and motivating force in
reinstating this parade. Sponsored by Federation of Italian
American Organizations of Queens, Inc.
Assemble at Kaufman Studios
34-12 36th Street, Astoria, NY
Contact: Angie Markham (718) 204-2444
[email protected]
Italian American Writers Association Literary
Readings
October 8
5:45 – 7:45 pm
The Italian American Writers Association is the only
forum within our community that has consistently given
voice to numerous writers – famous and emerging –
hosting literary events at several venues, most notably, at
the Cornelia St. Café on the 2nd Saturday of every month
in Greenwich Village. Readings begin with an Open
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Mic followed by two featured authors. Watch for special
events to commemorate our own 20th Anniversary through
2012. Sponsored by IAWA.
Cornelia St. Café
29 Cornelia Street, Manhattan
Contact: Prof. R. Viscusi, M. Lisella. G. Fagiani
(718) 777-1178
[email protected]
67th Annual Columbus Celebration Gala
October 8
6:30 pm
Black tie dinner. Sponsored by
Waldorf =Astoria
Admission: $1,000; $10,000 per table
Contact: (212) 249-9923
[email protected]
Wreath Laying Ceremony at Columbus Circle
October 9
9:00 am
Join the Columbus Citizens Foundation as it honors civil
servants in a ceremony at Columbus Circle.
Sponsored by Columbus Citizens Foundation
Columbus Circle
59th Street and Central Park West, Manhattan
Contact: (212) 249-9923
[email protected]
Risotto/Porcini Party and Wine Tasting
October 9
10:00 am Departure
Italian festivities and dinner at Magnanini Winery in
Walkill, NY, featuring a live music show and dancing
from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Sponsored by the Italian Club of
Westchester Community College.
Westchester Community College
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Bronx Columbus Day Parade Mass
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October 9
10:00 am
The 35th annual Bronx Columbus Day Parade Mass will
be held at the Church of St. Dominic. Rev. Robert Batillo
will celebrate mass. Sponsored by the Bronx Columbus
Day Parade Committee.
The Church of St. Dominic
1739 Unionport Road
Bronx, NY
Fax: (718) 823-0674
[email protected]
Bronx (Morris Park) Columbus Day Parade
12:00 pm
October 9
Parade will commence at White Plains Road and Morris
Park Avenue, led by Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa, Grand Marshal
2011. Sponsored by the Bronx Columbus Day Parade
Committee.
Bronx, NY
Fax: (718) 823-0674
[email protected]
Maestro Alberto Veronesi and the Petruzzelli Theater
Orchestra Concert
October 9
4:00 pm
Orchestra featuring tenors Massimiliano Pisapia and
Marco Berti, and soprano Desirè Rancatore and Marina
Shaguch will perform works of some of the world’s most
famous Italian composers. The 75-member orchestra from
the Petruzzelli Theatre in Bari, Italy, will be conducted
by Maestro Alberto Veronesi, Music Director, Opera
Orchestra of New York. Sponsored by the Columbus
Citizens Foundation.
Jazz at Lincoln Center – The Rose Theater
Broadway and 60th Street, Manhattan
Admission: $30 to $250
Contact: Francesca Campagna (917) 207-4397
[email protected]
Concert: “The Ascoli Ensemble”
October 9
6:00 pm
The Ascoli Ensemble performs Ars Subtilior, a
musical style characterized by rhythmic and notational
complexity. The concert will feature the premiere of a
recently discovered piece from 14th c. Italy. Sponsored by
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The Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America,
Columbia University.
Contact: Rick Whitaker (212) 854-1623;
fax: (212) 854-8479
[email protected]
ITALICS; The Italian American TV Magazine:
Tribute to Extraordinary Lives
October 10, 17, 24, & 31
Time Warner, Channel 75; RCN, Channel 77
ITALICS, The Italian-American TV Magazine presents
their Fifth Annual Italian Heritage and Culture Month
programming on CUNY TV. ITALICS will feature four
one-hour long specials including: Interview with the
newly appointed Honorable Natalia Quintavalle, Consul
General of Italy (10/10); Special Tribute to former
Queens Congresswoman, Geraldine Ferraro (10/17);
Retrospective of the Triangle Shirt Waist Factory Fire
Centennial Commemoration (10/24); Walking Tour of
New York Highlighting the Piccirilli Brother’s Sculptures
(10/31). Programs will be broadcast at: 9:00 am, 3:00
pm & 9:00 pm and can be viewed again on the following
Saturday at 4:00 pm. Sponsored by The John D. Calandra
Italian American Institute, Queens College, CUNY and
CUNY TV.
Columbus Day Mass
October 10
9:30 am
His Excellency, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan,
Celebrant and Homilist will celebrate a bi-lingual mass
in Italian and English. Parade honorees, dignitaries
from the Republic of Italy, local government officials
and Italian American fraternal groups, bishops, clergy
will be in attendance. Special music program of Latin,
Italian and English Hymnody. The general public is
invited to the mass and to view the parade. Sponsored
by Italian Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York in
cooperation with the Columbus Citizens Foundation.
Cathedral of St. Patrick
50th Street and 5th Avenue, Manhattan
Contact: Rev. Robert Aufieri, Archdiocese of New York,
for reserved seating tickets
(212) 371-1000 ext. 3055
[email protected]
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Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Association Annual
Breakfast
October 10
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Please call for further information.
Sponsored by the Lt. Joseph Petrosino Association.
Roosevelt Hotel
45 East 45th Street, Manhattan
Contact: James Lisa (718) 592-2196
[email protected]
67th Annual Columbus Day Parade
October 10
11:30 am
Leading the Parade up Fifth Avenue from 47th Street to
72nd Street, in Manhattan, will be Grand Marshal, Joseph
J. Plumeri, Chairman and CEO of the Willis Group
Holdings, PLC.
Sponsored by Columbus Citizens Foundation
Contact: (212) 249-9923
[email protected]
St. John’s University Joins Annual New York City
Columbus Day Parade
October 10
11:30am
Students, faculty, and staff will march in the annual
parade. Location to congregate will be announced.
Attendees will form with students, faculty and staff
from the Queens and other campuses on the float. Please
call for further information. Sponsored by St. John’s
University Staten Island Campus.
Contact: Jamaal Brown (718) 390-4433 or
Uff. Joseph Sciame (718) 990-5892
[email protected]
Panel Discussion: “Italy as a Nation”
October 11
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Panel including: Professor(s) Giammarrella, Means, and
Enrico will explore the events that resulted in Italy’s
Unification in 1861, and the regional differences that
exist 150 years later especially, in the spoken language
and in the cuisine. Sponsored by Borough of Manhattan
Community College, CUNY.
199 Chambers Street, Manhattan
Contact: J. Thomas Means (212) 220-8000 ext. 5275
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A Journey of Operatic Italy
October 11
1:00 pm
DVD presentation by musicologist Lou Barrella of his
long awaited trip to Italy. In addition to visiting several
major cities, Barrella documented the lives of Verdi
and Puccini. This pictorial souvenir is accompanied
by operatic music by the two great composers and the
canzone of others celebrating these beautiful locations.
Sponsored by Garden City Community Club.
Garden City Casino
57 Cathedral Ave, Garden City, NY
Admission: free; Members and Guests of Club
Contact: Paula Howe (516) 488-3246
Film Screening: The Bicycle Thief
October 11
6:00 pm
Classic Italian movie that deals with post WWII and the
economic travail as Italy tries to rebuild itself. Reception
to follow.
Sponsored by St. John’s University, Queens Campus.
Little Theater; Reception in President’s Room, Queens
Admission: TBA
[email protected]
Sweets of the Renaissance: Dolci in Italia
7:00 pm
October 11
Learn about Italy’s fascinating dolci history with Francine
Segan, noted food historian and author of Dolci: Italy’s
Sweets. The talk includes a tasting of several classic
Italian desserts. Discover the fascinating festivities of the
Renaissance including the fanciful desserts, intriguing
table manners, and unusual dining customs.
Sponsored by 92nd Street Y.
1395 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan.
Admission: free: open to the public
Contact: Francine Segan (212) 722-8285
[email protected]
Film Screening: The Life of Giuseppe Verdi (Part I)
October 12
11:15 am
Giuseppe Verdi was one of the world’s greatest
composers. He composed operas such as La Traviata, Il
Trovatore, Rigoletto, Aida, and Nabucco, and many other
famous works. This film highlights his life and music.
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Sponsored by the Italian Club of
Westchester Community College,
Classroom Bldg., Room 100
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
An Italian American Cultural Celebration
October 12
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Special program including student participation, film,
music, and food. Sponsored by La Guardia Office of
College and Community Relations; Pauline Spatafora,
English Department; Pat Dillon, Nursing Department; and
Diana Silverman, Foreign Languages Department.
La Guardia Community College, Poolside Café
31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City
Contact: Pauline Spatafora (917) 331-7134
[email protected]
Concert: Andrea Veneziani Trio
October 12
6:00 pm
Casa Italiana will host a concert featuring the Andrea
Veneziani Trio. For the most up-to-date information
please visit casaitaliananyu.org (Casa Italiana reserves
the right to change schedule).
Sponsored by Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò.
Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò at New York University
Admission: free; open to Public
Contact: Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò (212) 998-8730
casaitaliananyu.org
The History of Italian Immigration Labor
6:30 pm
October 12
On the occasion of the opening of the exhibit entitled
“Italian Builders, Artisans and Trade”, Professor-inResidence Antonio Rutigliano, NYU, and Professor
Josephine DeCaro, CUNY, offer an in-depth analysis
of the history of Italian immigration. The presentation
will reflect on the hardships endured by the Italian
stone masons, and highlight the beauty of what they
accomplished, focusing on the Westchester area. Must
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register in advance and prepay.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Lecture: “The Unification of Italy”
October 13
1:30 pm
Professor Mary Gibson, Department of History at John
Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Graduate Center/
CUNY, will explore the historical significance of the
unification of the various regions of Italy – past, present
and future. Sponsored by John Jay College and the John
Location: Gerald Lynch Lobby
Admission: free: open to the public
Contact: Janet Rubel (212) 237-8612
[email protected]
Brick Oven Pizza Making Class
October 13
1:50 – 3:15 pm
Please call for further information. Sponsored by St.
John’s University Staten Island Campus.
St. John’s University Spellman Hall Parking Lot
Contact: Theresa Gallo (718) 390-4055
[email protected]
Lecture: “Italian Immigrant Radical Culture”
6:00 pm
October 13
Italian Americans possess a vibrant, if largely forgotten,
radical past. In this presentation, Marcella Bencivenni,
author of Italian Immigrant Radical Culture: The Idealism
of the Sovversivi in the United States (1890-1940) (New
York University Press, 2011), delves into the history of
the sovversivi, a transnational generation of social rebels,
and offers a fascinating portrait of their political struggle
as well as their milieu and artistic creativity in the United
States. Forming their own alternative press, institutions,
and working class organizations, these groups created a
vigorous movement and counterculture that constituted a
significant part of the American Left until World War II.
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Historian Nunzio Pernicone, Drexel University, will join
Professor Bencivenni in a discussion of her book. This is
part of the Philip V. Cannistraro Seminar Series in Italian
American Studies. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, (between 5th & 6th
Avenues), Manhattan
www.qc.edu/calandra
Dolci: Italy’s Sweets
October 13
6:30 pm
Cannoli, gelato, rum baba, biscotti, amaretti, granite,
marzipan: Italy is famous for its sublime pastries and
desserts. Learn about the history of sweets in Italy from
ancient Roman times, through the Renaissance and
into today. Discover the special Carnival, Easter and
Christmas sweets and the many influences Italy has
had on America’s classic desserts. The talk will include
a tasting of several varieties of dolci. Must register in
advance and prepay.
Admission: Members $20; Senior Members $15;
Non-Members $25
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Lecture and Film Presentation: “The Architects of the
Unification of Italy: Giuseppe Mazzini, Count Cavour,
and Giuseppe Garibaldi”
7:00 pm
October 13
Award-winning TV producer-writer-director and historian
Tony De Nonno will take participants on an enlightening
journey. The central focus of this talk will be highlights
about the legendary general, Italian liberator and hero
of two worlds, Giuseppe Garibaldi and his impact as
an inspiring role model to President Lincoln and in the
liberation of slavery in the American Civil War. An
added feature of the presentation will spotlight Giuseppe
Garibaldi’s friend – Antonio Meucci, the true inventor of
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the telephone. Sponsored by Casa Belvedere, The Italian
Cultural Foundation, Inc.
Fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
A Tribute to Garibaldi and Italy’s Unification
October 13
8:00 pm
Entertaining dramatization of Garibaldi’s life including
his involvement in the unification of Italy. In addition,
veterans of the Cellini Lodge #2206, OSIA, living and
deceased, will be recognized with a special tribute in
honor of their military service. Refreshments. Sponsored
by Cellini Lodge #2206, OSIA.
Marcus Christ Hall
New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike,
New Hyde Park, NY
Contact: Jean Gagliardo (516) 935-5084
[email protected]
Conference Entitled: “Italy from Without: Imagining
the Italian Nation”
October 13, 14, 15
Time to be announced
To celebrate the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of
Italy’s Unification, the Center for Italian Studies at Stony
Brook University, in collaboration with the European
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Department, is
organizing a three day conference. Though Italy was
politically unified in 1861, the idea of an Italian nation
stretches back to the middle ages, as both those within
and outside its borders imagined and spoke of it as a
well-defined space. Taking this vision of Italy as its focus,
the conference will explore the shifting contours of Italy
in geographic, aesthetic, linguistic, cultural, moral, and
ethical terms, particularly as it was shaped from abroad.
How and why did foreigners dream of “Italy” even before
it became a political reality? How did Italians overseas
re-envision their nation and culture? And finally, how has
the Italian nation continued to be shaped from beyond
its frontiers since 186l. The conference will open with a
Thursday evening program of greetings and commentaries
by visiting representatives of the Italian Government.
Sponsored by Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook
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University.
Wang Center Theatre,
Stony Brook, NY
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444, fax: (631) 632-7421
[email protected]
www.stonybrook.edu/italianstudies
Exhibit: “Italian Builders, Artisans and Trades”
October 13 – November 23
Monday – Friday10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Saturday 10:00
am to 1:00 pm (hours subject to change)
During the mid to late 19th Century and the first quarter
of the 20th Century, the overwhelming majority of Italians
who immigrated to New York were laborers, carpenters
and masons, by trade. These immigrants are responsible
for the construction of many iconic examples of American
infrastructure. Their accomplishments include paving
thousands of miles of roads, the westward expansion of
the transcontinental railroad, the construction of buildings
and the sculpting of many monuments throughout
America. Local achievements include such major works
as the Kensico Dam, and the Croton Aqueduct. The
exhibit includes photographs, documents, tools, statues,
original pieces of stone, videos, and books, all of which
illustrate the Italians’ crucial role in the development,
construction, and expansion of America. Guided
educational tour is available for classroom and group
visit. Please call for further information. Sponsored by
Admission: Suggested donation: $10 adults, $5 Seniors,
$5 children to age 18
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Viva il Risorgimento Via Verdi
October 14
1:00 pm
An audio-visual presentation by Lou Barrella. A
celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Unification
of Italy through the operas of Verdi endearing him as the
musical catalyst and soul of the Risorgimento. Sponsored
by Seabrook Italian American Club.
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Seabrook Village
Tinton Falls, NJ
Contact: Josephine Arminio (732) 918-9711
Symposium: Italian American Mental Health:
Research and Practice
October 14
2:00-5:00 pm; Reception to Follow
This afternoon symposium will explore research and
treatment issues with Italian Americans. First, Dr.
Donna Chirico will discuss her research on Italian
American racial and ethnic identity, and the critical
influence it exerts on psychological development. Next,
three panelists (Anthony F. Tasso, Ph.D., ABPP; Dana
Kaspereen-Guidicipietro, Ph.D., LPC; Jennifer L. Tursi,
M.A.) will present clinical case vignettes that examine
psychotherapeutic work with three Italian American
clients. The cases presented will illuminate Italian
American cultural factors that are relevant to treatment.
Sponsored by the John D. Calandra
Italian American Institute.
New York, NY 10036
Event information:: (718) 951-5000 ext. 6264;
Adventures in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin: A
Conversation with Luca Pisaroni
October 14
6:30 pm
Casa Italiana has the privilege of hosting Luca Pisaroni,
Italian operatic bass-baritone who will play Leporello in
the upcoming production of Don Giovanni.
Sponsored by Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò at
New York University
Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò
Contact: Casa Italiana (212) 998-8730
www.casaitaliananyu.org
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The Italian Folk Art Federation of America (IFAFA)
October 14 and 15
Friday Afternoon; Saturday Night
Lectures, Italian choir, dance workshops, food demos,
Festa Italiana (Saturday evening). Hands-on workshops,
Italian costume exhibit. Sponsored by Cuor d’Italia Folk
Dancers and the Italian Culture Center of Education.
Hilton Hartford Hotel
315 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT
Admission: $120 (entire conference);
$55 (evening festivities)
Contact: Paolina Kavanagh (860) 644-4034
pwkav@juno,com
The Seventh Annual Congress Celebrates
Achievements of Italian Americans 1861—2011
October 15
8:30am – 12:30pm
This year’s congress will highlight the achievements of
Italian Americans in the last 150 years. Panel discussions
include: film clips; Italian Americans responsible for
ensuring justice; student projects; and musical programs.
The keynote address will be delivered by The Honorable
Samuel A. Alito, Jr., Associate Justice of the United States
Supreme Court. Sponsored by NJ Italian and Italian
American Heritage Commission, Co-Sponsored by NIAF
and the Consular Offices of New Jersey, New York and
Philadelphia.
Rutgers University College Avenue Student Center
126 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
Contact: Vito Totino (732) 932-0670
[email protected]
Family Program: Allegra’s Apple Tree
10:00 am
October 15
Allegra’s Apple Tree will delight families and children
ages 4 to 10. Part of a series of children’s books that
highlight multicultural tolerance and understanding, this
book presentation will be followed by a special culinary
program in which children will make torta di mele – a
fall favorite! Author Patrice Samara will be reading and
signing copies of her book. Children can attend with or
without parent. Must register in advance and prepay.
Admission: Members $20 per child and one parent;
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Non-Members $25 per child and one parent
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
OSIA Columbus Culture Festa
October 15
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Recognizing the rich culture and heritage of Italy vibrant
in New Jersey. Featuring Pisa’s Moreno Fruzzetti and
Rome’s Crazy Fish, Italian food vendors, opera, bocci,
wine tasting, folk singers and live history reenactments.
Sponsored by Order Sons of Italy in America, New Jersey
Grand Lodge.
Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, New Jersey
(near Cherry Hill)
Contact: Renard Petronzio (856) 346-9030
[email protected]
www.njsonsof italy.com/festa
Festa Italiana
October 15
12:00 pm-8:00 pm
October 16
12:00 pm-7:00 pm
“Festa Italiana” returns to Staten Island! Casa Belvedere
and the South Shore Rotary in cooperation with the
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum present a weekend of fun
for everyone in the family. The weekend’s festivities
will include art exhibits, continuous music, Italian food
delicacies and pastries plus games, rides and arts &
crafts for kids. The “Festa” will also feature special wine
tastings sponsored by some of Italy’s finest vintners
and culinary demonstrations and samplings by Master
Chefs. Sponsored by Casa Belvedere, The Italian Cultural
Foundation, Inc.
Admission: $10; $5 Children 3-13;
Children under 3 free; open to the public
Fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
Festa Italiana
6:30 pm
October 15
Italian banquet and dance honoring Al Marotta, featuring
the sensational New Skorpio Band. Sponsored by the
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Italian Folk Art Federation of America, Cuor d’Italia Folk
Dancers, and the Italian Culture Center of Education.
Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom
315 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT
Admission: $55
Contact: (860) 529-4626
[email protected]
Terza Domenica Heritage Series Presents:
“Garibaldi: The Man and the Myth”
October 16
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Professor Louis Leonini will outline the exciting and
colorful story of one of the most famous architects
of Italian unification in this one hundred and fiftieth
anniversary of the birth of the Italian nation. Professor
Leonini will separate the man from the myth in this
lecture and bring us through one of the most exciting
periods of Italian history.
Sponsored by Garibaldi-Meucci Museum.
420 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island
Contact: (718) 442-1608; Fax: (718) 442-8635
www.garibaldimeuccimuseum.org
Italian Music Show
October 16
3:00 pm
Internationally renowned singer Moreno Fruzzetti will
entertain with a selection of Italian melodies. Sponsored
by the Italian Club of Westchester Community College.
Academic Arts Bldg. Parking Lot 2
Admission: $15; Seniors $12; WCC Students $7; $10
Advanced sales
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
XI Week of Italian Language in the World
Italian language has been a powerful means to unify
Italy with astonishing cultural diversity. Several regions
and varying dialects contribute to the Italian nation. This
special program will consist of roundtables celebrating the
150th anniversary of the unification of Italy and the Italic
language. Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute of
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New York. Location to be announced
Italian Cultural Institute of New York.
Contact: (212) 879-4242 ext. 323
[email protected]
Studying Italian Language and Culture in Perugia
October 17
12:15 – 1:15 pm
Queens College and the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute offer a special program to study
Italian language and culture in Perugia, Italy. These
low-cost 4-week or 8-week program gives students and
the community the opportunity to earn 6 or 12 credits
in Italian, in one of the most beautiful medieval cities in
Italy. Sponsored by the Queens College’s Italian Club and
the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute,
Queens College
[email protected]
Film Presentation: Luchino Visconti’s The Leopard
October 17
2:30 pm
Two films that address the historical and socio-cultural
context of Italy around the Risorgimento years, Visconti’s
Senso and The Leopard were chosen in connection with
the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification. Introduced
by Inserra Chair Dr. Teresa Fiore as a component of
her course in Contemporary Italian Cultural Studies.
Sponsored by Italian Department, Coccia Institute, and
Amici Club of Montclair State University.
Dickson Hall/Cohen Lounge
One Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043
Contact: Mary Ann Re, Ph.D. (973) 655-4038
[email protected]
Book Presentation: Gli Italiani di New York by
Maurizio Molinari
6:30 pm
October 17
Professors Peter Carravetta, Teresa Fiore, and Paolo
Valesio will discuss Maurizio Molinari’s recent book, Gli
italiani di New York (Laterza, 2011). Comments also by
Dist. Prof. Fred Gardaphè, Calandra Institute, Queens
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College. Moderated by Anthony Julian Tamburri. While
the book is in Italian, the discussion will be in English.
Institute and the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee.
New York, NY 10036
Contact: (212) 642-2094; Email: [email protected]
Fontanelli at Feinsteins (At the Regency)
October 17
8:30 pm
Award-winning singer, Cristina Fontanelli celebrates her
Italian and New York (Broadway) heritage through her
music.
Feinsteins at the Regency
Contact: (212) 339-4095
[email protected]
Presentation: “Celebrating the Culture, Music and
Scenic Beauty of Sicily”
October 18
12:30 – 2:00 pm
An audio-visual presentation by Lou Barrella will explore
the diversity of cultures which make up the complexity of
Sicily. Music examples will be drawn from classical, folk,
and operatic sources. Poetic samples will demonstrate
both philosophical and humorous expression as well as
the individuality of the Sicilian language. Sponsored by
Center for Italian American Studies, Brooklyn College
and the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute,
Maroney-Leddy Lounge,
Student Center, Brooklyn College
Campus Road and East 27th Street, Brooklyn
Contact: Dr. Dominick Carielli (718) 951-5000 ext. 6264
[email protected]
Maurizio Molinari, U.S. Correspondent for La Stampa,
and Professor Vincenzo Pascale, Rutgers University
4:00 pm
October 18
Through interviews with Italians and Italian Americans of
various sectors of society in the New York area, the depth
of Italian influence in contemporary America is examined.
Written in Italian, it raises awareness among Italians in
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Italy of the enormous contributions of this population
and its affect on life in Italy. Discussion of the book will
be conducted in English. Sponsored by Center for Italian
Studies at Sony Brook University.
Stony Brook University Fran Welville Memorial Library,
Room E4340, West Campus
Nicolls Road (County Road 97), Stony Brook, NY
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444; Fax: (631) 632-7421
[email protected]
Susanne Corso Reads from Brooklyn Story (Gallery
Books, 2011)
October 18
6:00 pm
It is the summer of 1978. Half-Jewish, half-Italian
Samantha Bonti is fifteen-years-old and living in
Bensonhurst with her mother Joan, a cynic scarred by
a ruinous marriage and shackled with drug and alcohol
addictions, and her Grandma Ruth, an opinionated source
of encouragement. They survive on food stamps and
welfare checks. While Samantha dreams of graduating,
moving to Manhattan, and becoming a writer. But
when she begins dating Tony Droon – twenty-yearsold, charismatic, and an aspiring mobster – she finds
herself navigating a perilous relationship that threatens to
jeopardize her hopes for a better life. Told from an adult
perspective, Brooklyn Story is a true-to-life novel about
finding the courage to break from the past and the strength
to pursue the promise of a better future. This is part of the
Writers Read Series. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra
building’s concierge: www.qc.edu/calandra
Lecture: “Modigliani: Talented, Tragic and Very
Italian”
October 19
11:15 am
Seen as a figure of excess leading to his early death,
Modigliani has been recently evaluated as an artist of
great discipline and determination. What is the real story?
Sponsored by the Italian Club of Westchester Community
College.
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Classroom Bldg., Room 200 (Parking Lot 4)
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Dialogue with Joseph Grano, Chairman and CEO
Centurian Holdings LLC
October 19
12:30 pm
Joe Grano, Trustee Emeritus, Queens College Foundation,
and author of You Can’t Predict a Hero, will be a featured
speaker on campus. Anthony Julian Tamburri, Ph.D.,
Dean, Calandra Italian American Institute will interview
Grano regarding his Italian heritage and its influence on
his extraordinary career achievements. Attendees will
have the opportunity to learn about the transforming
economy and in particular, students will be provided
guidance regarding the emerging job market. Sponsored
by Queens College and the John D. Calandra Italian
Queens College
65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY
Contact: Sara Kahan (718) 997-3920
Conversations with Contemporary Authors George
and Claudine Waterbury
October 19
2:00 pm
George Waterbury has been the preeminent authority on
the history of Mount Pleasant, NY, for the past decade.
His wife, Claudine, has always been heavily involved in
George’s work, and collectively they have been the heart
and soul of the Mount Pleasant Historical Society. The
Waterburys will read from their book Images of America,
Mt. Pleasant, and show unedited slides of the history of
the lost village of Kensico and the construction of the
Kensico Dam. Registration is required.
Admission: free; donations are welcome
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
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Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans and the Movies
October 20
12:00 – 3:00 pm
Film screening and discussion of the saga of how
Italian Americans went from being outsiders who were
stereotyped as gangsters in American movies to insiders
in Hollywood. Sponsored by Borough of Manhattan
Community College/CUNY.
199 Chambers Street, Manhattan
Contact: J. Thomas Means (212) 220-8000 ext. 5275
Study Abroad in Italy
12:40 – 2:15 pm
October 20
All Baruch College students are invited to learn about a
range of exciting opportunities to visit and study in Italy.
Returning students will share their experiences. The
application process and available financial aide will also
be discussed. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by
Italian American Association and the John D. Calandra
Baruch College/CUNY.
Admission: free
[email protected]
Re-membering Immigrant Women in the Year of the
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
1:30 – 4:00 pm
October 20
Panel, film and speakers exploring Italian immigrant
women and the Triangle Fire of 1911. Sponsored by
The College of Staten Island, English Department and the
Women’s Center at CSI/CUNY.
Archives and Special Collections Room, 1L, 216
Contact: Prof. Maryann Feola (718) 982-3666
Fax: (718)982-3641
[email protected]
Conference entitled: “Italy and North America:
From the Language of Immigrants to a Language of
Prestige”
3:00 – 6:00 pm
October 20
This conference will examine the changing nature of
linguistic connections in Italy and the United States.
Presently, in Italy, there is a continuous contact within
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the nation between the unified “lingua media,” and
the English language. The “lingua media” is a result
of a lengthy process of “Italianization” and exists in
a multilingual context. Linguistic architecture will be
examined in Italy and the U.S. Participants include:
Hermann Haller, Ph.D., CUNY Graduate Center;
Marcel Danesi, Ph.D., University of Toronto; Lori
Repetti, Ph.D.,Stony Brook University. Anna De Fina,
Ph.D., Georgetown University; Mario Saltarelli, Ph.D.,
University of Southern California. Sponsored by the
Italian Cultural Institute of New York.
Contact: (212) 879-4242 ext. 323
[email protected]
Maurizio Molinari
October 20
6:30 pm
Since 2001, Maurizio Molinari has been the United
States correspondent for La Stampa, one of Italy’s most
important newspapers. Molinari has interviewed leaders
and policy makers such as George W. Bush, Laura
Bush, Condoleezza Rice, Paul Wolfowitz, Madeleine
Albright and Henry Kissinger. In addition to his work as a
journalist, Molinari is author of thirteen non-fiction books.
His latest, Gli Italiani di New York, examines the Italian
immigrants of the last fifteen years and how they have
become some of America’s most important heroes. Must
register in advance and prepay. Sponsored by Westchester
Italian Cultural Center.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
44th Annual American Italian Historical Association
Conference (AIHA)
October 20 – 22 Time: TBA
This conference showcases the best in scholarly and
creative work regarding the Italian experience in America.
Sponsored by the American Italian Historical Association.
The Tampa Waterside Marriott and
Tampa Convention Center
700 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida
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Admission: $125 registration / $35 community passes;
open to the public
Contact: George Guida (718) 506-6261
[email protected]
www.aihaweb.org
Ninth Annual Savoy History Lecture:
“Il Risorgimento Art Portraying History”
October 21
6:00 pm
An illustrated lecture by Commendatore Marco Grassi
will examine the stirring episodes of the Risorgimento,
which served as inspiration to many artists who not only
depicted them but who were witnesses and participants as
well. The subject will encompass the entire historical span
from the Napoleonic period to the annexation of Rome in
1860 and will be illustrated by images of works of art by
painters, sculptors and photographers. This year’s lecture
will be held at the remarkable Sperone Westwater Gallery
with a reception to follow. Dinner will be in a nearby
restaurant. Sponsored by the American Foundation of
Savoy Orders.
Sperone Westwater Gallery
257 Bowery, Manhattan
Admission: $125; seating is limited
Contact: (212) 972-1100, ext. 245
[email protected]
The Lost Village of Kensico and Building of the
Kensico Dam
October 21
6:30 pm
This non-commercial documentary produced by Barbara
Massi and George Waterbury recounts the history of the
village of Kensico in Westchester County, New York,
which no longer exists. The village was flooded due to
the construction of the Kensico Dam. The massive dam
was built to be part of the system of reservoirs that were
constructed to provide water to New York City. Must
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
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Fifth Annual Crachesi Del Nord America Reunion
October 21
6:30 pm
Dinner reception. Sponsored by The Craco Society.
Sirico’s
8015-23 13th Avenue, Brooklyn
Contact: Frederick Spero (774) 269-6611
[email protected]
Vino and Verdi
7:00 pm
October 21
Vino and Verdi is a wine and food tasting highlighting
Verdi’s home region of Emilia Romagna. The event will
also include a video presentation by music and opera
educator Lou Barrella who will enhance the evening
by adding some of Verdi’s musical tidbits and gems.
Sponsored by Casa Belvedere,
Contact: Louis Calvelli (718) 273-7660
Fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
Concert: “Madrigals and Metamorphoses”
October 21
8:00 pm
Ekmeles vocal ensemble presents madrigals of Carlo
Gesualdo (1566-1613) along with contemporary reworkings of his madrigals by Elliot Carter (NYC
premiere) Carl Bettendorf, and Johannes Schoellhorn
(U.S. premiere). Sponsored by The Italian Academy for
Advanced Studies in America, Columbia University.
Contact: Rick Whitaker (212) 854-1623
fax: (212) 854-8479
[email protected]
Italian Welfare League Autumn in New York
Luncheon
11:00 am
October 22
The Italian Welfare League celebrates its 91st
Anniversary of providing assistance to the Italian
American community. Over the last nine decades, this
charitable organization has helped Italian immigrants’
medically ill children. This year’s honorees include:
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Frank J. Bisignano, Chief Administrative Officer of
JPMorgan Chase & Co. and CEO for Home Lending and
Linda Perillo, Public Relations Director of family-owned
travel empire, Perillo Tours. A Silent Auction and Live
Auction will be included. Proceeds from the event go to
The League’s “I Nostri Bambini” Program, which assists
Italian American children who are medically fragile.
Please call (212) 861-8480 or email: [email protected] to
support this worthy cause. Sponsored by Italian Welfare
League.
Metropolitan Club
1 E. 60th Street
Contact: Linda R Carlozzi (212) 545-4040; Italian
Welfare League (212) 861-8480
[email protected]
[email protected]
Fifth Annual Crachesi Del Nord America Reunion
October 22
12:00 – 4:00 pm
Information session/luncheon.
Sponsored by The Craco Society.
Rex Manor
1100 60th Street, Brooklyn
[email protected]
Giuseppe Lupis in Concert
October 22
4:00 pm
A piano performance by Giuseppe Lupis featuring music
by Chopin, Gershwin, and Cimarosa. With more than 20
years of experience in the musical field, Giuseppe Lupis
is one of Italy’s most acclaimed pianists and composers.
He earned a piano degree with highest honors at the Bari
Conservatory, Italy and continued his work at La Scala
Academy in Milan. A reception with the artist will follow.
Must register in advance and prepay. Sponsored by the
United Pugliesi Federation.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109; Fax:
(914) 771-5900
[email protected]
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110th Anniversary Mass – Feast of San Vincenzo
Matire
October 23
12:00 pm
Roman Catholic Mass. Sponsored by The Craco Society.
Church of St. Joseph
5 Monroe Street, Manhattan
[email protected]
110th Anniversary Feast of San Vincenzo Matire
October 23
1:30 pm
Buffet luncheon. Sponsored by The Craco Society.
Church of St. Joseph’s Hall
5 Monroe Street, Manhattan
Admission: Members only
[email protected]
Viva Italia Finale Concert of Italian Music
October 23
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Italian Idol contest winners (Wagner College students),
Faculty soloist and the College choir celebrate Italian
Heritage and Culture Month. Sponsored by Wagner
College DaVinci Society.
Wagner College Campus, Performance Center
Staten Island
Contact: Betty McComiskey (718) 420-4014
Fax: (718) 390-3217
[email protected]
Study Abroad in Italy
October 24
12:15 – 1:15 pm
Queens College’s Education Abroad Office offers many
short-term Summer and Winter programs to several Italian
cities. These programs are offered to both students and
the community at large. Learn more about these exciting
opportunities to study in Italy. Sponsored by the John D.
Calandra Italian American Institute and Queens College’s
Education Abroad Office.
Queens College
65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY
[email protected]
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A Conversation with Playwright Mario Fratti
October 24
12:30 pm
Marilyn Sokol, actress, writer and Emmy Award winner
will interview playwright Cav. Mario Fratti, regarding his
prolific career on stage and screen. Sponsored by the John
Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard, Bronx
Contact: Dr. Maria LaRusso (212) 642-2001
[email protected]
York College Celebrates the Unification of Italy
October 24 – 28
A week-long celebration including film screenings,
FESTA and exhibition soccer match. For specific day and
time refer to: www.York.Cuny.Edu. Click on “Calendar.”
Sponsored by the Italian-American Faculty and Staff
Association, York College/CUNY.
York College
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY
Contact: Prof. Samuel Ghelli (718) 262-2462
[email protected]
Maurizo Molinari reads from The Italians of New York
5:30 – 7:00 pm
October 25
Maurizio Molinari, Journalist, will read excerpts from his
recent publication which examines the views of Italian
Americans in New York regarding heritage and culture.
Sponsored by The Italian American Faculty and Staff
Association, York College/CUNY.
York College Faculty Staff Dining Room
[email protected]
Adventures in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin: A
Conversation with Angela Meade
6:30 pm
October 25
Casa Italiana has the privilege of hosting Angela Meade,
who will be featured as Anna Bolena in an upcoming
production of Elvira in Ernani.
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Sponsored by Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò at New York
University
Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò
Contact: Casa Italiana (212) 998-8730
www.casaitaliananyu.org
Film Screening: Italians in America
October 26
11:15 am
The story of Italian Americans, their achievements and
visions, is the story of America itself. Italians in America
uncovers their rich heritage and shares their stories of
hope and heartache. Sponsored by the Italian Club of
Gateway Bldg., (Parking Lot 1)
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Italian Heritage Program and Luncheon
October 26
1:30 – 3:00 pm
A panel discussion will focus on the “Regions of Italy.”
Please call for further information. Sponsored by the St.
John’s University Staten Island Campus.
St. John’s University Kiernan Suite, the Kelleher Center
Contact: Jamaal Brown (718) 390-4433
[email protected]
Dramatization of Giuseppe Garibaldi
1:30pm-3:00pm
October 26
Join the Hunter College community to welcome Professor
Emeritus and Tony Award winning playwright Cav. Mario
Fratti in the role of Garibaldi as he reads excerpts from his
powerful and provocative play (in English). Sponsored by
the Department of Romance Languages, Hunter College,
and the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute,
Queens College, CUNY.
Hunter College, Room TBA
East 68th Street and Lexington Avenue, Manhattan
Admission: free
Contact: Dr. Maria La Russo (212) 642-2094
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Music to Celebrate Italy’s Unification
October 26
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Michela Musolino blends authentic vocals that seem to
float from the Sicilian hillsides with spoken word that
presents the multi-cultural background that is true Sicilian
music. Sponsored by The Italian American Faculty and
Staff Association, York College, and the John D. Calandra
York College Performing Arts Center
[email protected]
Chef Mauro Trabalza’s Pranzo del Risorgimento
October 26
7:00 pm
The evening includes a “Risorgimento” inspired menu
with wine pairings exclusively created for the occasion by
Master Chef Maura Trabalza with a special performance
of Mario Fratti’s play Garibaldi based on Giuseppe
Garibaldi one of the most important figures in Italian
and World History. The award-winning playwright Fratti
has been called by The New York Times “one of Italy’s
greatest playwrights.” Italian actress Laura Caparrotti,
Artistic Director of KIT – Kairos Italy Theater will join
the performance. Sponsored by Casa Belvedere, The
Italian Cultural Foundation, Inc.
Fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
“Italian” The Magical World of the Italian Fairy
October 26, 27 10:00 am
October 29
11:00 am
“Italian” The Magical World of the Italian Fairy is an
interactive learning show with singing, dancing and
multimedia effects designed to expose children and
families to the beauty of Italian language and culture.
Produced by Incanto Productions, LLC.
Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College/CUNY
Contact: Simona Rodano (347) 613-9414
FAX: (718) 545-3696
[email protected]
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Film Presentation: Terra Sogna Terra
October 27
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Filmmaker Lucia Grillo presents and discusses her
film Terra Sogna Terra. A tender, heartwarming short
documentary in which four Italian immigrants tell the
stories of their uprooting, passion, and bond to the earth.
Sponsored by The Italian American Faculty and Staff
Association, York College, and the John D. Calandra
York College Performing Arts Center
[email protected]
Lecture: “Seeing Little and Big Italy Change”
October 27
12:45 – 2:15 pm
Dr. Jerome Krase, Emeritus and Murray Koppelman
Professor, Brooklyn College/CUNY, will present a guided
virtual walking tour around Little and Big Italy based on
his decades long visual ethnographic study of “Italian”
neighborhoods around the world (including Italy). The
presentation is a partial preview of Professor Krase’s
forthcoming book, Seeing Cities Change (Ashgate),
and promises to be a welcoming view of multicultural
Italianità. Open to new and returning members of the
Italian American (Student) Association. Sponsored by
Italian American Association of Baruch College and
the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute/Queens
College/CUNY.
Baruch College
Admission: free
[email protected]
Parole, parole e più parole!
6:30 pm
October 27
Join us in this eye-opening exploration of Italian
etymology. As we trace the extraordinary history of
ordinary words, you will discover some intriguing
details about the most mundane members of our lexical
family. Presented by Professor Joseph N. Spedaliere,
Distinguished Professor of Italian Language and Culture
at Concordia College. Must register in advance and
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Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Lecture entitled; “Vito Marcantonio: National
Spokesperson for the American Left” by
Gerald Meyer, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus Hostos
Community College/CUNY
October 27
7:30 pm
Vito Marcantonio represented East Harlem in Congress
for seven terms, from 1934 to 1950, and became the
leader of the American Labor Party. During that time
he came closest to assuming the title as the national
spokesperson for the American Left. On the occasion
of the fourth printing of Vito Marcantonio: Radical
Politician, 1902-1954, Meyer will discuss Marcantonios’s
achievement of securing an electoral base in Italian
Harlem and El Barrio while courageously and effectively
promoting the agenda of the American Left throughout
the United States.
Brecht Forum
451 West Street, Manhattan
(West Side Highway, between Bethune and Bank Street)
Admission: $5 (includes light refreshments)
Contact: Max Uhlenbeck (212) 242-4201
www.Brechforum.org
Two Accomplished Italian American Poets
Celebrate Their Heritage
October 28
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Renown Italian American authors Daniela Gioseffi and
Paul Mariani read their work and discuss America’s most
popular poet, 92 year-old Lawrence Ferlinghetti, author
of A Coney Island of the Mind, in print for over 50 years
with over a million copies sold. The Poets House premier
of the award winning documentary by Chris Felver,
FERLINGHETTI will follow. Wine and cheese reception
with discounted books and film for sale will conclude the
festive evening. Sponsored by Poet’s House.
10 River Terrace, Battery Park City, Manhattan
Contact: Daniela Gioseffi (718) 643-3837
[email protected]
Admission: TBA
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Genealogy: Letting the City Directories Work for You
October 29
10:00 am
Learn where to find city records, the surprising clues they
hold, and how they can be utilized in finding missing
census data and vital records. Presented by professional
genealogist, Toni McKeen. Must register in advance and
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Wine Lecture and Tasting with Alex Pagano
2:00 pm
October 29
Improve your tasting skills, increase your wine
knowledge, and have a good time while enjoying some
of the most unique vintages from the cellar of the
Westchester Italian Cultural Center. Limited capacity.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Lecture: “Italy: 150th Anniversary of the Unification”
October 30
3:00 pm
Professor Carlo Sclafani, Westchester Community
College, will speak on the history and evolution of the
Unification of Italy in celebration of its 150th Anniversary.
College.
Westchester Community College, Gateway Bldg.,
(Parking Lot 1)
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Discovering the Regions of Italy
October 31
12:15 – 1:15 pm
Travelogues will highlight several regions in Italy for
planning a trip or reliving a past experience. Florence
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and Rome are among the cities that will be highlighted.
Queens College
[email protected]
Inaugural Commemorative Brick Walkway
Installation Ceremony
November TBA
The New Mille Recognition and Memorial Walkway is an
inspiring walkway on the beautifully landscaped lawn, in
front of the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, the house where
Giuseppe Garibaldi lived some years before he unified
Italy in 1861. It will be constructed of commemorative
bricks. One may donate and personalize a brick to contain
names, dates, hometown and state. One’s brick becomes
a permanent memory of your most loved ones. To order
by phone, please call (718) 442-1608, or visit the website
to purchase online at www.garibaldimeuccimuseum.org,
click on “Buy A Brick Today.”
Sponsored by Garibaldi-Meucci Museum.
420 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island
New Italian Cinema Events (NICE) Festival
November TBA
The NICE Festival began life in New York in 1991 and
went on to achieve an international renown. Occurring
annually in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Moscow,
St. Petersburg, and Amsterdam, its past programs
boast screenings of films by illustrious directors such
as Pupi Avati and by promising new artists such as
Paolo Sorrentino. Through special events, NICE has
paid homage to the great director Vittorio De Sica, and
screened controversial films such as Gomorra by Matteo
Garrone. NICE is sponsored by the Italian Ministry of
Cultural Heritage and Activities, such prestigious partners
as New York University and RAI International.
Contact: (212) 879-4242 ext. 323
[email protected]
Art Exhibit: Premio Selezione
November TBA
Nicola Pecoraro and Riccardo Previdi are the winners
of the first award for this prize. An exhibition of their
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art projects will be on view at the Institute’s gallery.
Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute.
Contact: (212) 879-4242 ext. 323
[email protected]
Film Screening: The Life of Giuseppe Verdi (Part II)
November 2
11:15 am
Giuseppe Verdi was one of the world’s greatest
composers. He composed operas such as La Traviata,
Il Trovatore, Rigoletto, Aida, Nabucco, and many other
famous works. This film will highlight his life and music.
College.
Westchester Community College
Classroom Bldg., Room 100
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Book Presentation: Stoneco – The Life and Times of
Antonio DiDomizio
November 2
2:00 pm
John DiDomizio, grandson of a quarryman, will discuss
his upcoming book, Stoneco – The Life and Times of
Antonio DiDomizio. In his talk, the author will focus on
the Italian community at the stone quarry in Dutchess
County, known as Stoneco, between 1900 and 1910.
Stone from this quarry was used in many important
construction projects of the time. The story sheds light
on the immigration process that Italian immigrants
experienced in New York. Registration is required.
Admission: free; donations are welcome
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
In Cucina con Francine: Pasta Pasta Pasta
6:30 pm
November 3
Love pasta? Then this is the class for you! Join James
Beard – nominated cookbook author, Francine Segan,
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for a complete meal featuring pasta in every course.
The first course is Gnocchi della Vigile, a homemade
chestnut gnocchi vegetable soup, followed by Spaghetti
alla Carbonara, and for dessert, Pasta Fritta all Siracusa,
Sicilian pasta crisps with pistachios and honey, and Pasta
alla Gianduia, a delicious chocolate hazelnut dessert
pasta. Must register in advance and prepay. Sponsored by
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
The Piccirilli Brothers: Freeing the Angel from the
Stone
November 4
6:30 pm
A multimedia presentation by Eleanor and Jerry
Koffler authors of Freeing the Angel from the Stone a
comprehensive guide book to the major sculptures of
the Piccirilli brothers in New York City. The Kofflers
rediscover the history of a father and six sons, sculptors
who emigrated from Massa Carrara, Tusany in 1888 and
established a successful studio in the Bronx. Carving
primarily in white marble, their works include the Lincoln
Memorial in Washington D.C. and the Memorial Arch in
Washington Square Park. Must register in advance and
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
The Italian Cultural Center of St. John’s University
Presents: “Anti-Italianism: A Symposium on
Prejudice”
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
November 5
Professor Dawn Esposito, Ph.D., will convene a
symposium with scholars to examine issues of ethnicity;
race; identity development; and attitudes regarding
prejudice and ethnic stereotyping.
St. John’s University, Queens Campus.
DAC 416 (ABC), Queens
Admission: TBA
Contact: Joan D’ Andrea (718) 990-6054
[email protected]
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Conference: “New Directions in Italian
and Italian-American History:
A Conference in Honor of Philip Cannistraro”
November 5
9:00 am-6:00 pm;
Reception to Follow
With the passing of Philip Cannistraro in 2005 the
historical world lost a giant in the field of Italian and
Italian-American History. Cannistraro contributed
groundbreaking work in both fields, and was similarly
committed to the notion that his graduate students should
continue his legacy of taking on significant issues and
offering new interpretations. Participants will include:
William Adams, David Aliano, Marcella Bencivenni,
Emily Braun, Paul Corner, John Davis, Ernest Ialongo,
Charles Killinger, Gerald Meyer, Marta Petrusewicz,
Stanislao Pugliese, Peter Vellon, and others.
Institute; the Department of History, Queens College,
CUNY; and the Ph.D. Program in History, The Graduate
Center, CUNY
New York, NY 10036
Event information: (718) 319-7933
Family Program: In the Shadow of the Mountain
2:00 pm
November 5
In this 40-minute presentation, storyteller Lou Del Bianco
tells the story of his grandfather, Luigi Del Bianco, and
his unique contribution to the carving of our nation’s
greatest memorial, Mount Rushmore. Del Bianco uses
authentic photos, maps and timelines to bring Luigi’s
story to life. Ages 4 to adult. Must register in advance and
Admission: Members: Children $10, Adults $20; NonMembers: Children $15, Adults $25
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
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Eighth Annual Center for Italian Studies New Italian
Film Festival
November 5 & 6
2:30 – 8:30 pm
Screening of six recently produced Italian films. Guest
filmmakers will offer post-screening commentary. For
updates consult the Center for Italian Studies web page:
www.stonybrook.edu/italianstudies Sponsored by Center
for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University.
Wang Center Theatre, Stony Brook University West
Campus
Stony Brook, NY
[email protected]
Film Screening: Uncle Nino
2:00 pm
November 8
Uncle Nino is that rare family film whose simple story
and gentle humor can be enjoyed by all ages. The film
deals with a slightly dysfunctional family brought closer
together when the father’s long-estranged uncle comes
from Italy to visit. Nino brings them together in ways
they never thought possible. Screening is in English.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Adriana Trigiani reads from Don’t Sing at the Table:
Life Lessons from My Grandmothers
(Harper Paperbacks, 2011)
6:00 pm
November 8
Best-selling author Adriana Trigiani has gathered
estimable lessons from her two grandmothers, revealing
how their values have shaped her own life. In Don’t
Sing at the Table, she introduces Lucia Spada Bonicelli
(Lucy) and Yolanda Perin Trigiani (Viola), a pair of
feisty, intelligent, and strong women. Between them,
Lucy and Viola have lived through the twentieth century
from beginning to end, surviving immigration, young
widowhood, single motherhood, four wars, and the Great
Depression. From the factory line to the family table,
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they set an example for their granddaughter in their
fearless approach to overcoming obstacles. Sharing her
grandmothers’ wisdom, Trigiani offers answers to the
questions that define the challenges women face today at
work and at home. This is part of the Writers Read Series.
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, (between 5th & 6th
Avenues), Manhattan
www.qc.edu/calandra
Regions of Italy: Lecture and Reception
November 9
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Professor De Serio will speak on Puglia exploring history
and culture of the region. Reception to follow. Sponsored
by St. John’s University, Queens Campus.
Marillac Terrace A, Queens
Admission: TBA
[email protected]
Convegno: “Terroni e Polentoni”
November 9 – 11
Two-day conference will explore and examine the
artistic and historical contributions of Italy to the world
culminating in a special Veteran’s Day Gala celebrating
the achievements of outstanding individuals to varying
career fields. Program as follows:
Convengo: “Terroni e Polentoni” (cont.)
12:00 pm-7:00 pm
November 9
Professor Enrico Bruschini, official art historian to the
American Embassy in Rome, will explore the artistic
contributions of Italy to humanity. Sponsored by Italian
Language Inter-Cultural Alliance (ILICA). This program
will be held at:
New York University
Manhattan Campus – 44 West 4th Street, Manhattan
Contact: (718) 392-2020
[email protected]
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November 10 7:00 pm
Renowned authors Pino Aprile and Lorenzo Del Boca
will discuss the 150 year Italian history which continues
to divide the North and South. Sponsored by ILICA.
Program will be moderated by Professor Anthony
Julian Tamburri, Ph.D., Dean, John D. Calandra Italian
This program will be held at:
Saval Auditorium
Manhattan Campus
101 Murray Street, Manhattan
Contact: (718) 392-2020
[email protected]
November 11
Gala Dinner and Special Awards
Honorees include: Pino Aprile, Award-winning Author
and Journalist; Enrico Bruschini, Official Art Historian to
the American Embassy, Rome Italy; Letizia Airos Soria,
Journalist and Editorial Board, i-Italy; and John Mariani,
Executive Director of NIAF and Recipient of the Frank
Stella Legacy Award.
Pier Sixty – Chelsea Piers
New York City
Admission: by invitation
Contact: (718) 392-2020
[email protected]
Introduction to Genealogy
November 10 3:30 pm
Learn how to research family records when you have
limited family information and limited time for research.
College.
Westchester Community College, Gateway Bldg.
(Parking Lot 1)
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
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Film Screening: Christ in Concrete
November 10 6:30 pm
Based on the novel by Italian American Pietro Di Donato,
Christ in Concrete, also known as Give Us This Day, is
a powerful leftist denunciation of capitalism by Edward
Dmytryk. Its message was so strong that it had to be
filmed in the UK and was buried a few days after its US
release due to a reactionary backlash. The film tells the
story of Italian immigrant building workers and their
families in Brooklyn during the Depression, offering a
deep look into the lives of Italian immigrants and the
hardships they faced. Must register in advance and prepay.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Contemplating the Soul of the Renaissance
with author Julianne Davidow
November 10 7:00 pm
Author Julianne Davidow presents her book Outer
Beauty and Inner Joy: Contemplating the Soul of the
Renaissance. In this spiritual book about beauty, the
author gathered the wisdom of Renaissance writers and
artists into a contemplative modern-day book of hours.
Using the visual beauty of Renaissance masterpieces and
the wisdom of the poets and artists of the time the author
shows, in the words from Thomas Moore …“in visual
images, words, and description, a point of view that has
been utterly lost to the modern mind: the idea that divinity
and humanism go together.” Since it was believed during
the Renaissance that wine nourished the body, restored
health, and clarified ideas, the evening will feature a
tasting of wines of Tuscany.
Sponsored by Casa Belvedere, The Italian Cultural
Foundation, Inc.
Fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
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Conference: “Our Digital Renaissance: Cultural
Development, Artistic Creation and Economic
Growth”
November 11 and 12
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Day 1: Past and Present: innovators and innovations;
preserving Italian heritage for the future; digital philology
and intellectual property; pedagogy and teaching language
and culture in the digital age; the digital archive: libraries
and museums.
Day 2: Future Implications: socio-economic
considerations; cultural tourism in the digital age; virtual
renaissance and the e-book; fashion in the digital age;
digital gastronomy.
Sponsored by Stony Brook University’s International
Education Program and Center for Italian Studies, in
collaboration with Florence
University of the Arts (Palazzi)
Florence, Italy
Contact: (631) 632-7444
[email protected]
The Raphael Vineyards Concert Series
November 12 8:00 – 10:00 pm
As the moonlight reflects off the Bay, Tenor Aaron Caruso
serenades listeners with a variety of memorable Italian,
Neapolitan and Sicilian favorites.
Raphael Winery
39390 Main Road Route 25, Peconic, NY
Contact: Carol per Lee Plumb (718) 984-2546
[email protected]
Genealogy: 20th Century Military Records
November 12 10:00 am
Professional genealogist, Anthony Lauriano, will guide
you through the types of available documents, the
information they contain, where to find them, and how to
use them for further research. Must register in advance
and prepay. Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural
Center.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
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Piccoli Cuochi: Homemade Orecchiette
November 12 2:00 pm
Fresh pasta takes just a few minutes to make and is
something to be enjoyed by the whole family. Orecchiette,
typical of Puglia, is a simple, satisfying pasta that even
children can help create. Capacity is limited. Must register
in advance and prepay. For children ages 5 to 13 years.
Admission: Children Members $25; Non-Members $35
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Screening of Documentary: Immigrant Son:The Story
of John D. Mezzogiorno
November 13 2:30 pm
Both a celebration and exploration of cultural heritage,
the film attempts to make sense of one’s family history
and those who came to the U.S., and ultimately what it
means to be an American in the 21st Century. Written
and directed by Frank Cappiello in collaboration with
his brother, Justin who will be present to introduce and
discuss the film with the audience. Sponsored by Center
for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University.
Stony Brook University West Campus, Frank Melville
Memorial Library, Room E4340
Main Entrance off Nicolls Road (County Road 97),
Stony Brook, NY
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444; Fax (631) 632-7421
[email protected]
Film Screening: Caterina in the Big City
November 13 3:00 pm
In this timeless coming of age film, Caterina moves
from a village to Rome, where she finds comfort in her
extended family and hope in a budding romance. Her
private school reflects the political and class-skewed
complexity of modern day Italy. Sponsored by the Italian
Club of Westchester Community College.
Westchester Community College, Gateway Bldg.
(Parking Lot 1)
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fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Lecture: “Singing, Nostalgia and Local Migration
in a French-Italian Border Village,” Cyril Isnart,
Universidade de Èvora
November 14 6:00 pm
The Alpine border village of Tende, once a part of Italy,
has been a French commune since 1947. Piemontese
migration to the area began at the end of the nineteenthcentury. The native Tendasques looked down on the
poor, working-class migrants and in particular their
Piedmontese-style singing and dancing, which was
perceived as a cultural stigma. Today, these musical
practices are instead highly valorized as a source for a
collective Tende identity and a symbol of an authentic,
idealized past. In his presentation, anthropologist
Cyril Isnart discusses the ways musical expression and
nostalgia are used to foster a micro-cultural identity.
This is part of the Philip V. Cannistraro Seminar Series
in Italian American Studies. Sponsored by the John D.
Calandra Italian American Institute,
www.qc.edu/calandra
Celebrate Italia with Giada Valenti
November 14 6:00 pm
Westchester Broadway Theatre
75 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, NY
For tickets call: (914) 592-2222
www.broadwaytheatre.com
Wine Lecture and Tasting: Bologna Wine Tour
November 15 6:30 pm
Learn about beautiful Bologna, located in the Italian
region of Emilia Romagna, and its wines. The Colli
Bolognesi district lies southwest of Bologna and
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producers in this area make nearly 50 different wines,
varying according to grape variety and vineyard location.
Sample regional wines. Limited capacity. Must register
in advance and prepay. Sponsored by the Italy-America
Chamber of Commerce and the Bologna Chamber of
Commerce.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Italian Proverbs, Idioms and Linguistic Curiosities
November 17 6:30 pm
The contemporary Italian language is much more than the
standard means of communication for today’s more than
60 million inhabitants of the Bel Paese. It is also Italy’s
cultural, emotional, historical, and spiritual repository.
The timeless and enriching proverbs and colorful
idiomatic expressions vividly reveal the innermost
character, soul and wit of Italian speakers. Professor
Joseph N. Spedaliere, Distinguished Professor of Italian
Language and Culture at Concordia College. Must
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Inverno – An Evening of Sicilian Food, Wine,
Culture and Song with Chef Biagio Settepani of
Pasticceria Bruno
November 17 7:00 pm
Inverno is the final installment of a four-part cooking
demonstration dinner and wine pairing series where
participants will experience Sicily’s many layers
of interesting culinary traditions and unique flavor
combinations that have been selected by Chef Biagio
from Marchesa Anna Tasca Lanza di Mazzarino’s seminal
book entitled The Heart of Sicily. As an added feature,
there will be live entertainment and music and opera
educator Lou Barrella, will enhance the evening with
Sicilian folk music and operatic gems. Sponsored by Casa
Belvedere, The Italian Cultural Foundation, Inc.
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Fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
Lecture: “The Italian American Dilemma
During World War II”
November 17 8:00 pm
Professor Salvatore La Gumina, Ph.D. of Nassau
Community College will speak on the role of Italian
Americans during World War II and the dilemma
perceived as “Enemy Alien” by the U.S. Government and
how Italian Americans responded to these challenges.
College.
Gateway Bldg. (Parking Lot 1)
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Concert: Nico dei Gabbiani
November 19 7:00 pm
Recapture those magical moments of the late 1960s –
early 1970s when Italian radio stations filled the airwaves
with the wonderful songs of Parole (1968), Fiume di
Parole (1970), Cento Campane (1971) and Io Credo
(1975). Platinum recording artist and entertainer Nico
Dei Gabbiani, direct from Italy, performs in concert
exclusively for Casa Belvedere. Seating is limited – early
reservations are recommended. Admission includes
assorted refreshments wine, hors d’oeuvres and light
fare. Sponsored by Casa Belvedere, The Italian Cultural
Foundation, Inc.
Fax: (718) 273-0020 [email protected]
Nino Rota Centenary Musical Celebration
November 19 8:00 pm
Pianist Emanuele Arciuli, former protégé of Nino
Rota, will be accompanied by four instrumentalists in
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a performance of a selection from Rota’s piano trios.
Brief screening of Fellini films featuring Rota’s music.
Sponsored by The Italian Academy for Advanced Studies
in America, Columbia University.
Contact: Rick Whitaker (212) 854-1623
fax: (212) 854-8479 [email protected]
Eighth Annual “Christmas in Italy” Concert
November 27 3:00 pm
A vocal journey through Italy’s best-loved songs, arias,
Neapolitan and Christmas classics with piano, mandolin,
guitar, accordion and student choir accompaniment.
Sponsored by Fontanelli Productions.
Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
695 Park Avenue (E. 68th St. between Park & Lexington),
Manhattan
Admission: $60; $47.50; $42.50
Contact: (212) 772-4448
[email protected]
Film Screening: Mi Pogolotti Querido (2007),
Enrica Viola, dir.
November 29 6:00 pm
Mi Pogolotti Querido tells the story of Dino Pogolotti and
the barrio in Havana, Cuba, that bears his name. Born in
Giaveno (Turin province), Pogolotti immigrated to New
York in 1895 and moved to Cuba with his wife Grace
Joyce upon his appointment as secretary to the United
States Consul. With money inherited from his father-inlaw, he purchased large tracts of land on the outskirts of
Havana and in 1911 developed a neighborhood modeled
on European social housing. The first working-class
neighborhood in Havana, Barrio Pogolotti is also known
for its Afro-Cuban cultural identity. In this documentary,
Enrica Viola offers portraits of life-long residents of
Pogolotti who describe the significance the neighborhood
holds for them. The film also shows the Pogolotti family
narrative – from Dino to his son Marcelo, a modernist
painter, to his granddaughter Graziella, a prominent
Cuban essayist. Post screening discussion led by Jose
Moya, Barnard College. This is part of the Documented
Italians Film Series. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra
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building’s concierge. www.qc.edu/calandra
In Cucina di Francine: Italian Holiday Desserts
December 1
6:30 pm
Join Francine Segan, James Beard-nominated cookbook
author, for a fun-filled evening. Learn to make classic
Italian holiday desserts including: struffoli, traditional
fried honey dough balls of Naples, as well as Maccheroni
della Vigile, a mound of luscious pasta tossed in a sweet
dark chocolate sauce topped with grated chocolate served
as Christmas Eve dessert. Also on the menu are panettone,
pandoro, and cenci. Must register in advance and prepay.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Presepio Napoletano
December 2
6:30 pm
On the occasion of the opening of the exhibit, Antonio
Rutigliano, Professor-in-Residence, New York University
will discuss the origins of Presepio and St. Francis
d’Assisi and the allegorical use in the letters of Catherine
of Siena, as well as the symbolism Presepio representative
in the plays of Edoardo di Filippo. A holiday reception
will follow the presentation. Must register in advance and
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Exhibit: “Presepio Napoletano”
December 3 through January 13 Monday –
Friday10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to
1:00 pm (hours subject to change)
Nativity scenes are very popular in Italy and are generally
found in every household. The nativity originated in Italy
in the 1200s when St. Francis of Assisi asked Giovanni
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Vellita from the village of Greccio to create a manger
scene. St. Francis then performed Christmas mass in front
of this nativity scene. During the 17th and 18th centuries,
Naples turned the nativity into an art form. The presepi
included the nativity scene but also represented the life
in Naples at that time. Today many artisans are still
dedicated to the craft of creating handmade figures for the
presepi. Presepio Napoletano, represents our rich cultural
and spiritual traditions. It portrays a bustling village
located at the base of Mount Vesuvious, the volcano in
Naples known for its catastrophic destruction of Pompeii
and Herculaneum in 79 AD. The landscape is made of
handcrafted wood, cork and paper mache and the figures
are made of terra cotta, hemp and wire, many of which
stand more than a foot tall. Guided educational tour is
available for classroom and group visit. Please call for
further information. Sponsored by Westchester Italian
Cultural Center.
Admission: Suggested donation: $10 Adults,
$5 Seniors, $5 Children to age 18
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Genealogy: Putting Flesh on the Bones of Your
Ancestor
December 3
10:00 am
Genealogy allows us to bring a special relative alive by
studying in-depth his or her life. Professional genealogist
Toni McKeen teaches strategies to break such projects
into small steps and guides the audience on how to create
a research book of genealogical facts, photos and records.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Film Screening: Vincenzo de Pretore
2:30 pm
December 4
Presentation and screening of Eduardo de Filippo’s play.
Professor Cav. Mario Mignone, Stony Brook University,
noted authority on de Filippo, will provide an introductory
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commentary on the film (in English). The film is in Italian
(no subtitles). Sponsored by Center for Italian Studies at
Stony Brook University.
Main Entrance off Nicolls Road (County Rd. 97), Stony
Brook, NY
[email protected]
Mafia Movies: A Roundtable with Dana Renga, The
Ohio State University
December 5
6:00 pm
Portrayals of the Italian and Italian-American Mafias
have differed markedly over time and across multiple
cultures – from The Godfather Trilogy to Gommorah.
Mafia Movies: A Reader (University of Toronto Press,
2011), edited by Dana Renga, provides a comprehensive
exploration of the mythification of gangsters onscreen,
identifying key features and connections to styles such as
film noir, thrillers, and even westerns. This presentation
consists of two roundtable discussions with several of
the book’s contributors. The “Gender and Violence”
panel features Jane Schneider (Graduate Center, CUNY),
Peter Schneider (Fordham University), Rebecca Bauman
(Columbia University), George De Stefano (author),
and Lara Santoro (Rutgers University). Giancarlo
Lombardi (College of Staten Island, CUNY), Elizabeth
Leake (Columbia University), and Nelson Moe (Barnard
College) will discuss “Historicizing the Imagined Mafia.”
This is part of the Philip V. Cannistraro Seminar Series
in Italian American Studies. Sponsored by the John D.
Calandra Italian American Institute,
www.qc.edu/calandra
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Secret Recipes of Great Italian Chefs: Feast of the
Seven Fishes
December 6
6:30 pm
In Southern Italy and Sicily the tradition of a Christmas
Eve feast organized around fish dishes developed over
the centuries, and the tradition lives on in all regions of
Italy. Executive Chef Giusto Priola, of Cacio and Vino in
New York City, will teach you how to prepare some of
the most popular traditional recipes just in time for the
holiday. Must register in advance and prepay. Sponsored
by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
Admission: Members $50: Non-Members $60
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
William Pisani reads from An American Trilogy
2:00 pm
December 7
Author William Pisani will discuss his latest novel, An
American Trilogy. The story reflects his experiences
growing up in a neighborhood of Italian and IrishAmericans during the ‘50s and ‘60s. The novel depicts
the lives of three generations of Italian-Americans as they
struggle to overcome hardships and discrimination to
achieve the American dream. Sponsored by Westchester
Admission: free (donations are welcome)
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Tony Ardizzone reads from The Whale Chaser
(Academy Chicago Publishers, 2010)
6:00 pm
December 8
The Whale Chaser is the story of Vince Sansone, the
eldest child and only son in a large Italian-American
family, who comes of age in 1960s Chicago. A constant
disappointment to his embittered father, Vince finds
solace in Marie Santangelo, the neighborhood butcher’s
winsome daughter, and Lucy Sheehan, an older girl with
a reputation. When Vince abruptly flees Chicago he ends
up in Tofino, a fishing town on the rugged west coast of
Vancouver Island in British Columbia. He finds a job
gutting fish, then is hired by Tofino’s most colorful dealer,
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Mr. Zig-Zag, and joins the thriving marijuana trade.
Through his friendship with an Ahousaht native named
Ignatius George, He finds his own actions as well as the
unspoken story of how his grandfather, like thousands of
other Italian Americans, was evacuated from prohibited
zones on the West Coast and interned in a prison camp
after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This is part of the
Writers Read Series. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra
www.qc.edu/calandra
Discover Italy: Emilia Romagna
December 8
6:30 pm
Discover the unsung region of Italy, Emilia Romagna.
This region has deep roots in both the Roman Empire
and the Italian Renaissanceand has gifted the world with
unique dishes including tortellini and lasagna, parmigiano
reggiano and prosciutto. Sponsored by Westchester Italian
Cultural Center.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Giada Valenti Christmas Show
December 9 and 10
Hilton Garden Inn
Staten Island
Contact: (347) 448-6666
www.giadavalenti.com
Family Program: Buon Natale!
December 10 10:00 am
Celebrate the Italian customs and traditions of Christmas.
Listen to the Italian Christmas songs by the children of
our language classes, smell the aroma of freshly baked
pizzelle and learn how to make this delicious family
favorite at home. Finally create a unique nativity set to
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take home and enjoy throughout the holiday. Must register
Cultural Center.
Admission: Members $20 per child and one parent; NonMembers $25 per child and one parent
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Passione (2010), John Turturro, dir.
December 12 6:00 pm
In Passione, actor-director John Turturro traverses
the city of Naples and its music. Rather than present
a straightforward documentary, Turturro offers an
impressionistic account anchored by music video-style
performances by diverse artists including: Avion Travel,
Peppe Barra, Fiorello, Misia, Petra Montecorvino, Raiz,
Massimo Ranieri, Lina Sastri, Janes Senses, and M’Barka
Ben Taleb. From the thirteenth-century washerwoman’s
song “Canto delle lavadaie del Comero,” to “Napul’è”
by contemporary artist Pino Daniele, the film’s twentythree songs tell of love, jealousy, war, and protest while
evoking the cultural influences of the various groups that
have passed through the city – Greeks, Arabs, Normans,
Spanish, and Americans. Post-screening discussion
with the director led by Joseph Sciorra, Ph.D., Calandra
Institute. This is part of the Documented Italians Film
Series. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian
www.qc.edu/calandra
Film Screening: Puccini
December 13 2:00 pm
This RAI Fiction film, set in Vienna in 1924, shows
musician Giacomo Puccini’s struggle to find the right
music for his infamous opera, Turandot. The movie truly
captures the history, music and passion of this Italian
great. In Italian with English subtitles. Registration is
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required. Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural
Center.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Special Presentation: La Storia del Natale
December 15 6:30 pm
Guest presenter Louis Brunelli will examine the historical
significance and meaning of Christmas to Italians.
Italy developed the celebration of the holiday with
its festive food, music, crèche, gift-giving and Santa
Claus mythology. Must register in advance and prepay.
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
Piccoli Cuochi: Traditional Italian Cookies
December 17 6:30 pm
Children have fun while learning to prepare traditional
Italian cookies inspired by old-fashioned recipes that can
be traced through generations. Enjoy baking crunchy
biscotti, made by twice baking cookie dough embellished
with flavors of the season, such as almond, cranberries,
raisin, chocolate ships and nutella. Capacity is limited.
Must register in advance and prepay.
For children ages 5 to 13 years.
Admission: Children Members $25; Non-Members $35
Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
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Participating Schools
Elementary through Secondary
Local Poster Contest
Students will create a poster based on the theme
of 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
The winning posters, selected on creativity and
effectiveness of message and will be displayed at the
local Public Library.
[email protected]
A Taste of Italy
The Italian Honor Society of Eastchester High
School will prepare a taste testing of regional foods.
Recipes will be distributed to guests.
Date and time to be announced
Admission: Members only
[email protected]
Tutti al cinema
Screening and discussion of the film Cristo si è
fermato ad Eboli and Pane e Tulipani.
Date, time and place to be announced
[email protected]
ITA-AATI Programs
The Italian Teachers’ Association of NYC and
Westchester will celebrate Italian Heritage and
Culture Month with a series of cultural activities.
Dates and programs will be announced on the AATI
website: www.aati-online.org, ITA Chapter
[email protected]
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The 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy
Throughout the school year, and especially
during the month of October, an interdisciplinary
instructional program will focus on the 150th
Anniversary of the Unification of Italy. Students
will compare this historic event with the formation
of other nations, particularly the U.S. and highlight
how this movement and its major leaders –
Garibaldi, Mazzini and Cavour influenced the the
world.
P.S. 42, the Benjamin Altman School
71 Hester Street, Manhattan
Contact: Rosa Casiello ODay, Principal
(212) 226-8410
[email protected]
American Association of Teachers of Italian,
Long Island
September 16
Professional and general membership meeting will
celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of
Italy with the development of activities for teachers
to use in their classes.
Plainedge High School
Contact: Aurora O’Brien, President AATI LI
[email protected]
The 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy
October 3 - 7
Second, third and fourth graders will view a
documentary regarding the history and unification of
Italy and the city of Torino, first capital of Italy.
Berry Hill Elementary School, Syosset
Admission: for students only
Contact: Cav. Josephine A. Maietta
[email protected]
The Life of Giuseppe Garibaldi
October 3 - 21
Second, third and fourth graders will learn about the
life of Giuseppe Garibaldi and his accomplishments.
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Students will develop a project to display in the
library.
[email protected]
Cristoforo Colombo Visits Berry Hill
School in Syosset
October 11
Colombo will greet the students as they arrive to
school.
[email protected]
Lecture on Italian Explorers: Colombo, Vespucci,
Caboto, and Verrazzano
October 13
Fourth graders will research and give oral
presentations on an explorer of their choice.
[email protected]
Celebrating 150th Anniversary of the
Unification of Italy
October 14
Students in Italian classes will develop posters to
decorate the halls and provide special broad-casting
“Inno di Mameli” over the loud speaker, during
homeroom period. Activities will also include
preparing book reports regarding the Unification of
Italy.
Plainedge High School
241 Wyngate Drive, No. Massapequa, NY
Admission: free; Members only
Contact: Aurora O’Brien (516) 992-7542
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An Evening of Italian Heritage: Featuring the
150 Years of Italian Unification
October 19
Guest speaker: Prof. Francesco Lindia. Sponsored by
the Giuseppe Garibaldi Lodge #2583, Order Sons of
Italy and the Italian Club of EHS.
Eastchester Public Library
Admission: free
[email protected]
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Participating Colleges and Universities
(Activities listed in Calendar of Events)
Baruch College
Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY
Brooklyn College/CUNY
Caldwell College
The College of New Jersey
College of Staten Island/CUNY
Columbia University
CUNY Graduate Center
Hofstra University
Hunter College/CUNY
John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY
La Guardia Community College/CUNY
Lehman College/CUNY
Nassau Community College
New York University
Queens College/CUNY
Rutgers University
Stony Brook/SUNY
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Wagner College
Westchester Community College/SUNY
York College/CUNY
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Italian and Italian American
Institutions in New York
Manhattan
Consulate General of Italy in New York
690 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
(212) 439-8600 [email protected]
www.consnewyork.esteri.it
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
686 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
www.iicnewyork.org
Italian Trade Commission
33 East 67th Street
New York, NY 10065
www.italtrade.com
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce
730 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600
New York, NY 10065
www.italchamber.org
Italian Government Tourist Board
630 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10065
(212) 245-5618
www.italiantourism.com
Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò,
New York University
24 West 12th Street
New York, NY 10011
www.nyu.edu/pages/casitaliana
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8 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
www.columbuscitizensfd.org
Italian American Committee on Education
686 Park Avenue, LL
New York, NY 10021
Tel: (212) 772-8755 [email protected]
www.iacelanguage.org
155 Mulberry Street
New York, NY 10013
www.ItalianAmericanMuseum.org
Italian Welfare League
8 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 861-8480
www.ItalianwelfareLeague.org
i-Italy (Italian/American Digital Project)
25 West 43rd Street, 17th floor
New York, NY 10036
(212) 642-2094
[email protected]
www.i-italy.org
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute,
Queens College/CUNY
New York, NY 10036
www.qc.edu/calandra
National Organization of Italian American
Women (NOIAW)
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 642-2003 [email protected]
www.noiaw.org
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The Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in
America at Columbia University
1161 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027
www.italianacademy.columbia.edu
Bronx
Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Belmont Branch
of the New York Public Library
610 East 186th Street
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 933-6410
www.arthuravenuebronx.com/enrico_fermi.htm
Brooklyn
Enrico Caruso Museum of America
1942 East 19th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11229
www.EnricoCarusoMuseum.com
Federation of Italian-American Organizations of
Brooklyn, Ltd. (FIAO)
7403 - 18th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204
www.fiaobrooklyn.org
Queens
Italian Language Inter-Cultural Alliance (ILICA)
27-28 Thompson Avenue, Suite 441
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 392-2020 Fax: (718) 392-2020
[email protected]
www.ilica.org
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Federation of Italian American Organizations of
Queens, Inc. (FIAO)
29-21 21 Ave.
Astoria, NY 11105
www.italianfederation.com
Howard Beach Columbus Day Foundation, Inc.
101-42 99th Street
Ozone Park, NY 11416
www.howardbeachcolumbusday.com
Staten Island
Casa Belvedere,
79 Howard Avenue
(718) 273-7660 Fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
www.casa-belvedere.org
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, Order Sons of Italy
in America
420 Tompkins Avenue
(718) 442-1608 Fax: (718) 442-8635
[email protected]
www.GaribaldiMeucciMuseum.org
Tuscan Garden at Snug Harbor Cultural Center
& Botanical Gardens 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 (718) 448 2500 Fax: (718) 815-0198
[email protected]
www.snug-harbor.org
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Nassau
Grand Lodge of New York, Order Sons of Italy in
America
2101 Bellmore Avenue
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 785-4623 Fax: 785-6742
www.nysosia.org1 Bellmare Aven0198
mail:
Westchester
Generoso Pope Place
Tuckahoe, NY 10707
(914) 771-8700 Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
www.wiccny.org
New Jersey
Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in
America
One Normal Avenue
Dickson Hall, Suite 171
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 655-4038 Fax: (973-655-4050
www.chss.montclair.edu/cocciainstitute
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Italian Language Resources
An array of learning opportunities are available
to foster Italian language acquisition for toddlers,
children, teens and adults. The following
organizations are offering classes from basic to
advanced level skills:
Casa Belvedere,
79 Howard Avenue, Grymes Hill, NY 10301
(718) 273-7660 Fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected] www.casa-belvedere.org
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum,
Order Sons of Italy in America
420 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-1608,
Fax: 718) 442-8635
[email protected]
www.GaribaldiMeucciMuseum.org
Italian American Committee on Education
(IACE)
686 Park Ave, LL
New York, NY 10021
(212) 772-8755 Fax: (212) 772-8756
[email protected]
www.iacelanguage.org
Instituto Italiano di Cultura
686 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
(212) 879-4242, Ext 323
[email protected]
www.iicnewyork.esteri.it
Parliamo Italiano Italian Language School
Casa Lally, Hunter College/CUNY.
132 East 65th Street • New York, NY • 10065
Tel: (212) 744-4793 Fax: (212) 879-8364
[email protected]
www.hunter.cuny.edu/parliamo
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Westchester Community College/SUNY
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani
(914) 606-6790, [email protected]
Generoso Pope Place
Tuckahoe, NY 10707
(914) 771-8700,
Fax: (914) 771-5900,
[email protected]
www.wiccny.org
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Related References: The Unification of Italy
Il Risorgimento spans decades of Italian history.
This historic era has been depicted in diverse
media and continues to fascinate and inspire.
Books
English
Beales, Derek, and Biagini, Eugenio, The
Risorgimento and the Unification of Italy. London:
Longman, 2002.
Clark, Martin, The Italian Risorgimento. New York:
Pearson-Longman, 2009.
Coppa, Frank J., Origins of the Italian Wars of
Independence (Origins of Modern Wars). New York:
Longman, 1992.
Davis, John A., Italy in the Nineteenth Century. New
York: Oxford University Press, 2000.
Hearder, Harry, Italy in the Age of the Risorgimento,
1790-1870. London: Longman, 1983.
Holt, Edgar, The Making of Italy 1815–1870. New
York: Atheneum, 1971.
Pearce, R and Stiles, A, The Unification of Italy.
London: Hodder Murray, 2006.
Riall, Lucy, Risorgimento: The History of Italy
from Napoleon to Nation State. Basingstoke:
Macmillan, 2009.
Riall, Lucy, The Italian Risorgimento: State, Society,
and National Unification. New York: Routledge,
1994.
Smith, Denis Mack, Cavour and Garibaldi 1860: A
Study in Political Conflict. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press, 1985.
Smith, Denis Mack, Mazzini. New Haven: Yale
University Press, 1996.
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Italian
Banta, Alberto Mario, Il Risorgimento Italiano.
Roma-Bari: Laterza, 2004.
De Gregorio, Giuseppe, Sullo sbarco dei Mille a
Marsala. Roma: Enrico Voghera, 1907.
Della Peruta, Franco, L’Italia del Risorgimento:
problemi, momenti e figure. Milano: F. Angeli,
1997.
Ghisalberti, Carlo, Istituzioni e società civile
nell’età del Risorgimento. Roma-Bari: Laterza,
2005.
Omodeo, Adolfo, L’età del Risorgimento Italiano.
Napoli: Vivarium, 1955.
Petacco, Arrigo, Roma o Morte. Milano: Arnoldo
Mondadori Editore, 2010.
Scirocco, Alfonso, L’Italia del Risorgimento:
1800-1860 (vol. 1 di Storia d’Italia dall’unità alla
Repubblica). Bologna: Il mulino, 1990.
Smith, Denis Mack, Il Risorgimento Italiano: storia
e testi. Bari: Laterza, 1999.
Tomasi di Lampedusa, Giuseppe, Il Gattopardo.
Milano: Casa editrice Feltrinelli, 1958.
Verga, Giovanni, I carbonari della montagna: Sulle
lagune. Firenze: Le Monnier, (1861), 1988.
Villari, Lucio, (a cura di), Il Risorgimento, Storia,
documenti, testimonianze, 8 volumi. Roma: La
Biblioteca di Repubblica-L’Espresso, 2007.
Woolf, Stuart J., Il Risorgimento Italiano. Torino:
Einaudi. 1981.
Articles
Carroll, Rory, “Garibaldi asked by Lincoln to run
army,” The Guardian, Feb. 8, 2000.
www.guardian.co.uk
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“Il Risorgimento” (several articles), The Economist,
June 2011.
NIAF, “U.S. Congressional Joint Resolution
Recognizing Italy’s National Hero General Giuseppe
Garibaldi and Commemorating Unification of Italy
Anniversary,” February, 2011.
italianamericanmagazine.com
Websites
Brown University: Garibaldi & the Risorgimento
www. dl.lib.brown.edu
“Garibaldi, Giuseppe (1807–1882) – Encyclopedia
of 1848 Revolutions”
www.ohiou.edu.
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
www.garibaldimeuccimuseum.org
Il Portale del Risorgimento Italiano
www.150anni.it
I Mille Garibaldini
www.cronologia.leonardo.it
Italian Government 150th Anniversary Official
Website
www.italiaunita150.it
Italian Government 150th Anniversary (Turin and
Piedmont) Website
www.italia150.it
Italian TV
www.italia150.rai.it
Memoirs of Clelia Garibaldi, daughter of Giuseppe
Garibaldi www.miopadredicleliagaribaldi.it
Museo Centrale del Risorgimento
www.risorgimento.it
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Musei Nazionale del Risorgimento
www.museorisorgimentotorino.it
www.racine.ra.it
www.regione.piemonte.it
Project Gutenberg: Giuseppe Garibaldi works
www. gutenberg.org
The Giuseppe Garibaldi Foundation
www.fondazionegaribaldi.it
Filmography
Movies
• Anita-Una Vita Per Garibaldi. Dir. Aurelio
Grimaldi. Isvema. 2006.
• Bronte - Cronaca di un massacro che i libri
di storia non hanno raccontato. Dir. Florestano
Vancini. Liberty. 1972.
• 1860. Dir. Alessandro Blasetti. Cines. 1934.
• 1870. Dir. Alfredo Giannetti. Minerva Pictures.
1971.
• Garibaldi (Viva l’Italia!). Dir. Roberto Rossellini.
Galatea Film. 1961.
• Il gattopardo. Dir. Luchino Visconti. Titanus.
1963.
• In Nome Del Papa Re. Dir. Luigi Magni.
Juppiter Cinematograficia. 1977.
• I Vicerè. Roberto Faenza. Jean Vigo Italia. 2007.
• La Contessa Castiglione. Dir. Flavio Calzavara.
Nazionalcine. 1942.
• La Contessa di Castiglione. Dir. Georges
Combret. Taurus Film. 1954.
• La Contessa Castiglione. Dir. Josée Dayan.
Cosmo Production. 2006.
• Li chiamarono... briganti! Dir. Pasquale Squitieri.
V.I.D.I. 1999.
• La Lunga Calza Verde. Dir. Roberto Gavioli.
Gamma Film. 1961.
• Ma che storia... Dir. Gianfranco Pannone.
Cinecitta` Luce. 2010.
• Noi Credevamo. Dir. Mario Martone. RAI
Cinema. 2010.
• O’ Re. Dir. Luigi Magni. Clemi Cinematografica.
1989.
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• Piccolo mondo antico. Dir. Mario Soldati. Artisti
Tecnici Associati. 1941.
• Senso. Dir. Luchino Visconti. Lux Film. 1954.
• Un garibaldino al convento. Dir. Vittorio De
Sica. Cristallo Film. 1942.
TV MiniSeries:
• Eravamo solo mille. Dir. Stefano Reali. Cosmo
Production. 2006.
Videos: You Tube
Italian Unification Project (Il Risorgimento), several
videos.
Music:
Verdi, Giuseppe: Va, pensiero, chorus, Act III,
Nabucco, exiled slaves’ lament for their lost
homeland began the identification of Verdi’s music
with Italian nationalist politics. “Viva VERDI” was
used as an acronym for Viva Vittorio Emanuele
Re D’Italia (Long Live Vittorio Emanuele King of
Italy), referring to Vittorio Emanuele II, then King of
Sardinia.
Opera, Risorgimento! (2010), Italian composer
Lorenzo Ferrero, written to commemorate the 150th
anniversary of the Italian unification.
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2011
Presentation of sculpture created
by Amelio of Italy in honor of
150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
Board of Directors
Monthly Meeting
at
Italian Cultural Institute
of New York
686 Park Avenue, Manhatttan
THE UNIFICATION OF ITALY
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1. Italian Anniversary Celebrated in 2011 (3 words)
2. Philosopher of the Unification (2 words)
3. The Freedom Fighter (2 words)
4. Statesman of the Unification (2 words)
5. Mazzini’s Profession
6. Secret Revolutionary Association
7. Mazzini’s Secret Society (2 words)
8. Nationalistic Movement (2 words)
9. Garibaldi’s Nickname (4 words)
10. Garibaldi’s U.S. Roommate
11. Garibaldi’s Contingent at Marsala (2 words)
12. Garibaldi’s Army’s Nickname (2 words)
13. Royal Ruler (3 words)
14. House of Savoy’s Origin (3 words)
15. Object of Unification
16. First Region Annexed, Kingdom of _ _ _
17. Ruler of Northern State
18. Country Supporting Papal States
19. First Capital
20. Cavour’s Government Position (2 words)
21. Influential Contessa (di _)
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23. President with whom Garibaldi Communicated
24. Next to Last Region Unified
25. Political Result, 1861
26. Year of Unification, 18_ _
27. Last Entity Unified (2 words)
28. Number of Italian Regions (2010)
29. Kind of Government (1946)
30. President of Italy (2011) (2 words)
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Answers: (Over,Down,Direction)
1. ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH(6,1,S)
2. GIUSEPPE MAZZINI(19,2,W)
3. GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI(2,16,E)
4. CAMILLO CAVOUR(15,15,N)
5. JOURNALIST(5,3,S)
6. CARBONERIA(11,3,S)
7. GIOVINE ITALIA(14,17,W)
8. IL RISORGIMENTO(2,1,S)
9. HERO OF TWO WORLDS(17,3,S)
10. MEUCCI(10,9,S)
11. I MILLE(13,16,N)
12. RED SHIRTS(14,3,S)
13. VITTORIO EMANUELE II(19,9,W)
14. KINGDOM OF SARDINIA (1,1,E)
15. INDEPENDENCE(4,14,N)
16. THE TWO SICILIES(5,18,E)
17. AUSTRIA(10,2,S)
18. FRANCE(1,18,N)
19. TURIN(1,7,S)
20. PRIME MINISTER(8,16,N)
21. CASTIGLIONE(18,13,N)
22. CAPRERA(9,10,N)
23. LINCOLN(7,15,W)
24. VENETO(19,9,N)
25. UNIFICATION(3,11,N)
26. SIXTY ONE(13,10,N)
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27. PAPAL STATES(16,3,S)
28. TWENTY(1,7,N)
29. REPUBLIC(7,6,S)
30. GIORGIO NAPOLITANO(12,19,N)
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150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
UNIFICATION OF ITALY:
ITALIA 150
I
l Risorgimento, The Resurgence of Italy, was realized
150 years ago on March 17, 1861.
Italy finally was unified. The unification was achieved
through the ideology and actions of the three main
protagonists of Il Risorgimento: Giuseppe Mazzini
(“The Soul”), the political philosopher; Giuseppe
Garibaldi (“The Sword”), the military patriot; and
Camillo Benso, Conte di Cavour (“The Brain”), the
pragmatic statesman. Mazzini's belief in independence, Garibaldi's ardent fighting on the battlefields and
Cavour's adept diplomacy culminated in this day when
Vittorio Emanuele II, House of Savoy and the King of
Sardinia, was proclaimed the first King of Italy. The first
capital of a united Italy was Turin.
This year, 2011, Italy and Italian communities worldwide commemorate this significant historical event.
After years of invasion and foreign occupation, by
1859, Italy consisted of several distinct states: the
southern Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, ruled by the
Spanish Bourbons; the northern regions, ruled by
Austria; the central independent states; the Papal
States, governed by the Roman Catholic Church with
the support of France; and the independent Kingdom
of Sardinia-Piedmont, ruled by Vittorio Emanuele II.
Il Risorgimento began well before 1861. After years of
invasion and foreign occupation, a national movement
had gained momentum beginning in the 18th century,
reaching its peak in the 19th century. The goal was to
rid the peninsula of foreign rule and oppression and to
establish an egalitarian, constitutional, republican government.
During the early 19th century, several forces emerged:
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new ideology, which aroused public awareness; military
attempts, which pushed forward small, repeated insurrections and three Wars of Independence (1848-49, 1859
and 1866); and political maneuvering to make independence a reality.
By 1861, the Kingdom of Italy was a reality even though
the Papal States and Veneto remained outside of the unified Italy. In 1866, Veneto was annexed; in 1870, the
Italian army occupied Rome when France withdrew its
troops to participate in the Franco-Prussian War, and,
thereby, as a consequence, withdrew its support of the
Papal holdings.
Rome then became the capital of a unified Italy.
The champions of the resurgence of Italy and the ideals of
unity, liberty and independence created the foundation
for the Republic of Italy, which became a reality in 1946.
ITALIAN UNIFICATION TIME LINE:
1848-49 First War of Independence.
Insurrections in several areas of Italy.
Mazzini and Garibaldi join forces in Bergamo.
Republic declared briefly in Rome; Mazzini triumvir” of
the new republic.
1851 Garibaldi, now in exile in Staten Island, N.Y.,
becomes a U.S. citiizen.
1852 Cavour becomes Prime Minister of the Kingdom of
Piedmont-Sardinia.
1858 Cavour provokes revolutions in Lombardy to incite
war with Austria.
1859 Second War of Independence (Austro-Sardinian
War). Military successes of Franco-Piedmontese forces.
Maj. Gen. Garibaldi and his “Hunters of the Alps” fight in
Lombardy.
As Sardinia triumphant over Austria, Lombardy is transferred to Sardinia. Central states unite.
1860 Kingdom of Sardinia annexes central Italian states by
ceding Nice and Savoy to France, negotiated by Cavour.
Garibaldi and I Mille “Red Shirts” liberate Sicily. Marching
toward Naples, Garibaldi turns over the Kingdom of the
Two Sicilies to Vittorio Emanuele II, King of Sardinia.
1861 March 17: Unification of Italy. Vittorio Emanuele II
declared King of Italy. Turin is the capital.
1865 Capital transferred to Florence.
1866 Third War of Independence (Austro-Prussian War)
Italy is rewarded for its war participation on the side of
Prussia, by Prussia's giving Veneto to Italy.
1870 Rome is annexed to the Kingdom of Italy.
1871 Rome is the capital of the unified Italy.
Italian Heritage & Culture Committee of New York, Inc.
For more than thirty five years the IHCC has organized
events, concerts, exhibits and lectures, celebrating Italian
culture. Each year a theme representative of the history and
culture of Italy and Italian Americans is highlighted.
The IHCC promotes Italian culture by focusing on schools
and taking a leadership role in promoting Italy and its cultural contributions.
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