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Italian American music
...“The Italian Decade”
A major postwar phenomenon in the United States was the emergence of Italian American music
– when Italian American singers won the hearts of the American public with a smooth, stylish, classy
brand of pop. In a new book entitled “Amore: The Story of Italian American Song,” author Mark Rotella
writes about the music of the “Italian Decade,” the years after World War II and before the Beatles and
the British Invasion ( 1947 - 1964). It was a time when a wave of talented Italian American singers
dominated the pop charts with sounds that became the standard on American jukeboxes and radio and
provided the soundtrack for postwar America.
These Italian American singers had a kind of charisma not seen before. They sang with a passion that
appeared casual and easy. They embodied the Italian idea of - La sprezzatura - making hard work appear
easy. Not only were they Italian Americans but their songs were sung, in part, in Italian - “That’s Amore,”
“Volare,” “Mamma,” “Angelina,” “Mala Femmina,” “Eh Cumpari,” “Come Prima,”“Al di la,” “Innamorata,”
O’Sole Mio,”and “Return To Me.” During the rock and roll era, Italians and Italian language music were
involved in more hit records than any other foreign language.
It was a time when Italian Americans entered mainstream American life and popular culture. From 1956
to 1959 - there were more Italian American singers on the Billboard charts than at any time before or since.
One neighborhood, the Little Italy of South Philadelphia, produced singers like Fabian (Fabiano Forte), Frankie
Avalon (Avallano), Bobby Rydell (Ridarelli), Buddy Greco, Al Martino (Cini), and Mario Lanza (Cocozza).
Some changed their names to fit the American Scene and some did not. There was Perry (Perino) Como
who had 148 top 40 hits. Dean Martin (Dino Crocetti) crooned “That’s Amore” in his warm romantic style
which remains one of America’s most played tunes. Connie Francis (Concetta Franconero) made everyone
weep to “Mamma.” Jerry Vale (Genaro Vitaliano) belted out “Mala Femmina.” Bobby Darin ( Robert Cassotto)
hit it with Splish Splash,” “Dream Lover” and “Mack The Knife.” The list of hits and singers is long: Johnny
Rivers- (Ramistella), Lou Christi (Luigi Sacco), Don Cornell (Luigi Valardo), Joanie James (Joan Babbo), Vic
Damone (Vito Farinola), Louie Prima, Julius La Rosa, Annette Funicello, Connie Stevens (Concetta Ingoglia),
Frankie Lane (Francesco Lo Vecchio), Johnny Desmond (Giovanni Di Simone), Jimmy Roselli, James Darren
(Ercolani), Lou Monte, Anna Maria Alberghetti and Sergio Franchi - to name some of the most well known.
Some formed groups that carried a uniquely Italian American sound. Groups like Frankie Valli (Francis
Castelluccio) and The Four Seasons (Sherry) which enjoyed over 40 chart hits; Dion (DiMucci) and The Belmonts
(Teenager In Love); The Mystics (Hushabye); The Elegants (Little Star); The Capris (There’s A Moon Out Tonight),
The Regents (Barbara Ann), The Teardrops, The Classics, The Passions, The Gaylords and The Four Aces.
Their music became a mainstay. The legendary singer from Hoboken, Frank Sinatra (Francis Albert
Sinatra) became the first modern American singing idol and ...did it his way. Dean Martin’s “Thats’s
Amore” remains one of America’s most played tunes. In the Summer of 1964, Martin’s “Everybody
Loves Somebody” overtook the Beatles #1 spot on the charts. Domenico Modugno, the Sicilian guitarist
(Ciao Ciao Bambina), wrote and sung “Volare” entirely in Italian, which reigned as the number one chart
topper for all of 1958 and won the first Grammy Award. Tony Bennett’s (Antonio Benedetto) “I Left My
Heart In San Francisco” is still a requested standard as is Al Martino’s “Spanish Eyes.” Mario Lanza, “The
American Caruso,” brought an operatic voice to pop music and his songs “Come Prima” and “The Most
Wonderful Night Of The Year” topped the charts and opened the door for future Italian tenors to come.
Italian American singers created a musical legacy that endures and is a source of pride to Italian
Americans. Today, this musical heritage can be heard on Italian American radio shows around the
nation. Shows with names like “Italian American Serenade,” “Italia Mia,” “Italian American Music Hall,” and “Italian Odyssey.”
In Sacramento, California, listeners can tune in to the weekly radio show - “Sacramento Italian Style” - hosted by Phyllis Cupparo, to listen to
their Italian and Italian American favorites. The show is sponsored by the Italian Cultural Society and has been broadcasting every Sunday at
noon for over two decades. Tune in to Access Cable channel 18 or listen on the net at www.accesssacramento.org.
Film Documentary
“I’m staying with my boys”
The Heroic Life of Sgt. JOHN BASILONE, USMC
Sunday, April 10 - 2:00 pm
Admission $10, refreshment included
At the Italian Center - Carmichael
“I’m staying with my boys” is a first-hand look at the life of one of the greatest heroes of
World War II. Sgt. John Basilone was lauded by General Douglas MacArthur as “a one man
Army.” Basilone was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions at
Guadalcanal in 1942 where he and his 2 men fought off 3,000 Japanese soldiers for 3 days
and nights. It was the turning point of the war and Basilone’s foxhole was the site of the
turning point in that battle. Basilone and his machinegun were responsible for 2,000 or
almost 10% of the Japanese casualties in the battle of Guadalcanal. His actions were instrumental in helping to turn the tide in the Pacific and proved that one man could make a difference in war. He was sent back to the U.S. to help raise war bonds but volunteered to return
to the Pacific. He later earned the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for his bravery at Iwo Jima
in 1945 where he was killed in action at the age of 29. He was the only man in U.S. history
to be awarded both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross, the nations two highest military
honors. The movie allows us to experience the life of “Manila John” from his days growing
up as the son of Italian immigrants from Naples in Raritan, New Jersey to his development
as a warrior and nationally revered war hero. “Machinegun” John was featured in the recent
TV miniseries The Pacific. The U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp in his honor in 2005.
John Basilone wearing the
Medal of Honor
More than 30 Italian Americans have been awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor since it was established by President
Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. The latest were Sgt Jared Monti who died in combat in 2006 in Afghanistan trying
to rescue a wounded soldier in his company and Sgt Salvatore Guinta, the first living person to receive the Medal since
Vietnam, who was awarded the medal in 2010 for rescuing his wounded comrades from the Taliban.
FLAVORS OF FRIULI
A Culinary Journey Through Northeastern Italy
Meet the Author - Sunday, April 17 - 2:00 pm
Admission $10 - Food Tasting Included
At the Italian Center - Carmichael
Cookbook author Elisabeth Crawford combined her passions for writing,
photography and Italy into her cookbook about the delicious foods of FruiliVenezia Giulia. Flavors Of Fruili is more than a cookbook - it is a travel book
and a history book filled with 450 beautiful photos of the people, geography,
festivals, villages, and dramatic Adriatic coastline of this corner of Italy and
its culture. Over a period of five years, Crawford collected authentic recipes
from small villages and local restaurants and the book includes photos and
recipes of 80 authentic dishes of the region.
The author will give us an inside view of this less will known region of
Italy. She will also de monstrate how to prepare Balote - Cheese filled polenta balls - and each guest will have an opportunity to sample the dish.
Flavors of Fruili is a gem and will be available for purchase and signing
by the author.
Travel Film
PASSEGGIATA: A Day In The Theater Of Beauty
Friday, April 29 - 8:00 pm
Admission $10 - at the Italian Center
This beautiful one-hour film depicts the color and complexity of Italian life and culture.
Filmed in Bologna, Calabria, Rome, Sicily, Siena, Tuscany and Umbria, the film takes us from
the rooftops of Rome to snow-covered Mt. Etna. Along the way we wil learn firsthand about
the political and economic life of everyday Italians. We will see them in their daily routines
of drinking coffee at the local caffes, preparing their food, and making their wine. Welcome
to a day in the life of Italy. Refreshments included.
ITALIAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Sharing Their Heritage - Siskiyou County Italians
Sunday, May 15 - 2:00 pm - admission $10
Author Mary Salanti Silva’s new 360 page book about the Italians of Siskiyou County follows up on her first book with an additional 60 family histories and over 300 photos as well as dozens of family recipes passed down
through the generations and a DVD featuring interviews with first generation
Italian Americans. Mary Silva is a native of this northern-most area of California dominated by railroads and lumber companies. The books provide a
better understanding of the unusual experiences of Italian immigrants in the
small rural towns of Siskiyou County and the lives of the Italians who still reside there. From the late 1800’s to the 1980’s most of the Italians worked and
lived in the company owned lumber towns. The majority were born in the
Italian regions of the Veneto, Calabria, Tuscany, Piedmont and Lombardy. They lived in separate housing sections with names
like Italy town, Spaghetti Hill and Tucci Camp. Today the Italian men who worked their lives in the lumber industry are in their
senior years and with the decline of the lumber industry, a way of life has disappeared. Join Mary Silva for a fascinating lecture
about a little known aspect of the Italian American experience. Her books will be available for signing and purchase and can
be ordered from Mary at 530-672-6414 or [email protected]. At the Italian Center - Carmichael. Refreshments included!
ITALIAN FOOD & WINE PAIRING
Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 pm - Admission $20
Learn the secrets of wine and food pairing from Italian Sommelier, TV personality and
author, Orietta Gianjorio. The wine we drink and the food we eat have certain flavors and
aromas in common. Learn to use your senses of taste and smell and some well established rules to make complimentary pairings of wine and food that suit your personal
taste. The class will include wine tasting to demonstrate how the various components
of wine affect its taste and aroma. Wines will be provided by RENWOOD WINERY of
Plymouth, California. We will also use food tasting to discover food aromas and flavors.
Orietta will give us her tips on what wines will compliment different foods so you can
pair your meals and choose wines with similar flavors and aromas. Whether you are a
newcomer or a devoted wine lover, you can increase your enjoyment of wine by joining
us for this special presentation and learn how to select the perfect wine for your next
dinner. At the Italian Center - Carmichael. Reservations encouraged - call 916-482-5900
to reserve a spot or send in your reservation.
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Make checks payable to the Italian Cultural Society (ICS). Mail to: PO BOX 189427, Sacramento, CA 95818
Learn ITALIAN Now!
Classes now offered at both Carmichael and Sacramento Campuses!
“Un Uomo che parla due lingue ne vale due”
(A man who speaks two languages is worth two men.)
In a recent world wide poll Italian was voted “The World’s Sexiest Language.” Improve your
Italian and improve your sex appeal! (Seriously, now is the time to learn the beautiful language
of music, food, culture, fashion, art and amore.)
Our Italian classes stress the pleasure of the Italian Language and culture because we know
that the most effective learning happens in a dynamic and friendly atmosphere. Our dedicated
teachers know the most effective learning techniques and know how to make learning Italian fun.
Tuition is $175 for 9 week quarter
Books may be purchased at the first class meeting
Call: 916 ITALY-00 (482-5900) or visit www.italiancenter.net to reserve your place in Italian class.
Learn Italian Now!
WINTER 2011 LANGUAGE CLASSES
ITALIANO UNO:
The perfect introductory class for those
with very little or no knowledge of Italian.
An ideal course for Travelers or anyone who
wants to learn to converse in ITALIANO!
Eve Section 1: Mar 30 to May 25
Wednesdays 5:00 to 7:00 pm
(Carmichael) Inst: Patrizia
Eve Section 2: Mar 31 to May 26
Thursdays, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
(Sacramento) Inst: Nancy
ITALIANO DUE:
Students will build on the fundamentals,
learn new vocabulary. And focus on verbs to
speaking about family and pastimes and more.
Day Section 1: Mar 30 to May 25
Wednesdays 12:30 to 2:30 pm
(Carmichael) Inst: Orietta
Day Section 2: Mar 31 to May 26
Thursdays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
(Sacramento) Inst: Patrizia
Eve Section 3: Mar 31 to May 26
Thursdays, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
(Carmichael) Inst: Orietta
ITALIANO TRE:
Graduates of Due will learn new grammar,
expand vocabulary and practice spoken
Italian in fun ways.
Day Section 1: Mar 30 to May 25
Wednesdays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
(Carmichael) Inst: Orietta
Eve Section 2: Mar 30 to May 25
Wednesdays, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
(Carmichael) Inst: Patrizia
Eve Section 3: Mar 31 to May 26
Thursdays, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
(Sacramento) Inst: Nancy
ITALIANO QUATTRO:
Continue to increase
vocabulary and
enhances conversation skills using class
conversation and exercises.
Eve Section 1: Mar 29 to May 24
Tuesdays, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
(Carmichael) Inst: Orietta
ITALIANO CINQUE:
This
learning
level
strengthens
grammar, introduces new vocabulary
and enhances conversation skills using
readings and group discussions.
Eve Section 1: Mar 29 to May 24
Tuesdays, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
(Sacramento) Inst: Nancy
ITALIANO CINQUE-SEI:
Students continue to increase vocabulary
and enhance conversation skills using
class conversation and exercises.
Day Section 1: Mar 29 to May 24
Tuesdays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
(Carmichael) Inst: Orietta
ITALIANO SEI:
Improve speaking and comprehension
skills with conversation, reading,
writing and grammar exercises.
Day Section 1: Mar 30 to May 25
Wednesdays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
(Sacramento) Inst: Patrizia
ITALIANO SEI - SETTE
CONVERSAZIONE:
Intermediate students get practice using
the grammar they are learning in exercises,
reading and in class conversations.
Eve Section 1: Mar 29 to May 24
Tuesdays, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
(Carmichael) Inst: Patrizia
ITALIANO SETTE:
Students learn and practice the new
verb tenses and vocabulary to improve
total language skills.
Eve Section 1: Mar 29 to May 24
Tuesdays, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
(Sacramento) Inst: Nancy
ITALIANO NOVE:
This class allows students to improve
speaking and comprehension skills
with conversation and grammar.
Day Section 1: Mar 29 to May 24
Tuesdays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
(Carmichael) Inst: Lucia
Day Section 2: Mar 31 to May 26
Thursdays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
(Carmichael) Inst: Lucia
ITALIANO NOVE-DIECI:
Class will improve comprehension,
pronunciation and vocabulary skills
and advance grammar.
Eve Section 1: Mar 29 to May 24
Tuesdays, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
(Carmichael) Inst: Lucia
CORSO AVANZATO:
Class taught in Italian to expand
comprehension and conversation.
Day Section 1: Mar 30 to May 25
Wednesdays, 12:15 to 2:15 pm
(Sacramento) Inst: Nancy
CORSO SUPERIORE:
This class is taught completely in Italian
and fine tunes our most advanced
students reviewing idioms and more
complex grammar points.
Day Section 1: Mar 28 to May 23
Mondays, 12:15 to 2:15 pm
(Sacramento) Inst: Nancy
Eve Section 2: Mar 28 to May 23
Mondays, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
(Sacramento) Inst: Lucia
Free tutoring will be available for our
students after the quarter begins
Italian 1-10 use Text Book Prego! An
Invitation to Italian, 7th Edition
ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS
“Don’t leave home without this class”
“In the heart of every man, wherever he is born ... there is one small corner which is Italian.” Luigi
Barzini. Bring out your inner Italian with this class designed especially for travelers to “il Bel
Paese:” Italy. Prepare yourself to experience the best the world has to offer: art, history, food,
wine, music, culture and spectacular beauty all await the traveler to Italy. This class makes your
trip to Italy more enjoyable! Students learn basic conversation skills, and useful vocabulary
and phrases which help them travel in Italy. Students really appreciate receiving up to date travel information, as well
as valuable instruction about Italian culture and customs. Everything is covered in this class including personal safety,
shopping, money matters, hotel and restaurant tips and practical information. Students return from Italy praising the
usefulness of the course. Instructor, Patrizia Cinquini Cerruti, is a native of Tuscany, an expert travel planner and author of
the course textbook: BUON VIAGGIO! A TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE. Register now at www.
italiancenter.net. Tuition is $175 and the book costs $30 and may be purchased at the first class meeting.
Sacramento Campus - March 29 to May 26, Tuesdays: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Carmichael Campus - March 31 to May 26, Thursdays 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Italian For Kids
The Spring Session of Italian classes for children is now open for enrollment.
Classes start the week of March 28. Experts agree that the earlier children are
exposed to another language the more likely they are to learn it correctly and fluently. Italian is the easiest language for children to learn. In addition to language,
our program offers a place where children can learn Italian culture through play,
games, song, food and art. We encourage parents to give their children the gift of
learning one of the worlds most beautiful languages.
Course registration is only $95 for this session and includes all materials. Pre-register Now or at 916-482-5900 or www.italiancenter.net
Ciao Piccoli – PRESCHOOL (2 - 5 yrs) Mondays, March 28 to May 23 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Ciao Italia – WEEKEND CLASS (5 -12 yrs) Saturdays, April 2 to May 28- 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
FAMILIES CELEBRATE TRADITION
AT FESTA DELLA BEFANA
In Italy, it’s not just Santa who brings the presents. For many children La
Befana delivers the Christmas gifts. Bearing gifts and treats, italy’s oldest
folk heroine visited the Italian Center on January 9 with over 300 children
and adults in attendance. From the puppet show, crafts booths and
musical entertainment to the children’s folk dancers, this was a day of
tradition and fun for all the families which attended. Our thanks go to the
organizers: Julie Francesconi (Festa Coordinator), Julie Radke, the Gioventu
Italiana Group, Mike Trucco & Bethany Mamola for entertainment, Patty Bambini Dancers prepare to dance at Festa della Befana
Peter, Giovanna Buindo & Dianda’s’ Bakery for the food and beverages, The Bambini Dancers, Tony Damiani and family for
the puppet show, Phyllis Cupparo as the Befana with her basket of chocolate coins and volunteers: Bill Cerruti, Lisa Zaffron,
Franca Brida, Tanesha, Shawdae and Julia Henderson, Sandra Cleary and Armando Andreozzi.
FESTA ITALIANA 2011
Sacramento’s Italian Food & Music Festival Returns - Aug 6 & 7
MARK YOUR CALENDAR. This years 26th annual Festa Italiana promises to be a beautiful 2 day event with plenty of wonderful
Italian food, drink and fabulous Italian entertainers. Festa Italiana Sacramento is widely recognized as one of the top Italian
festivals in the country where the Italian community gathers for a weekend of Italian style fun. Be a Festa Volunteer: We need
volunteers to work the beverage, raffle and Society booths. Contact Patty Peter at 916-399-9592 or [email protected]
to volunteer. Festa Queen Pageant: Applications are being accepted for young ladies of Italian descent age 16 to 22 interested
in being a contestant in the Festa Scholarship Pageant. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded. Contestants should contact Adriana
Fastro at [email protected] or 916-220-2948. Festa Marketplace Vendors: Vendors who wish to market their
products or services in the Festa Marketplace should contact Carol Mollica at 916-722-6476 or [email protected].
See Italy with Those Who Know it Best
A recent Harris Poll showed that Italy is the number one destination in the world for Americans. More Americans chose Italy when asked where they would most like to visit. Many
people wait a lifetime for their trip to Italy. Travel with those who truly know Italy...the Italian Cultural Society offers travelers unique, specially designed insider’s tours to Italy’s most
famous cities and charming villages with a variety of itineraries and destinations.
Unlike other tour packages, our tours give travelers the opportunity to discover Italy in the
company of a native Italian and enjoy many things tourists seldom get the chance to experience. Enjoy lunch on a magnificent hillside olive oil estate, walk or bike on the walls of Lucca
and enjoy a Puccini concert in the town where the composer was born. Our tours will allow
you to experience a magnificent blend of incredible natural beauty, history, art, culture, architecture, wines, olive oil and foods. You will experience a way of life that inspires travelers long
after they return home. Here is what people who travel with us say about the experience. “I
want you to know that I had a wonderful time in Italy. The hotel, the food, our group of travelers,
the touring arrangements, the tour guides ... everything was fantastic.” ... “I have traveled a lot and your tour was by far the best
travel experience I ever had.”...“Your tour exceeded even my loftiest expectations...thank you for the trip of a lifetime.”
Detailed brochures available online at www.italiancenter.net
ITALY GRAND TOUR: Tuscany, Cinque Terre and Rome
12 days - June 8 to 19, 2011 (*$3,699)
This Italian Cultural Society’s exclusive Grand Tour will take you to the heart and soul of Italy. This
fully escorted tour highlights the romantic, legendary region of Tuscany, Italy’s famous capital city of
Rome, and also includes a ferry boat ride for a full day excursion to the magical Cinque Terre.
In Tuscany, travelers will enjoy having their home base at a lovely four star villa hotel and visit Lucca,
Florence, Siena, the Chianti Wine Region, Pisa, Volterra, San Gimignano and the Cinque Terre. We
then transfer to Rome where we will enjoy fully guided visits to Vatican City and St. Peter’s, the
Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, the Colosseum, the Trevi
Fountain and many other piazzas and famous sights. A one day excursion to Venice will also be offered. The tour price of $3,699 per person includes round trip airfare from San Francisco to Italy, all
4 star accommodations, all breakfasts and all dinners in Tuscany and hot buffet breakfasts in Rome,
fully escorted sight seeing tours and excursions, museum admissions and much more! The tour
is hosted by Tuscan native Patrizia Cinquini Cerruti, and is fully escorted by licensed local English
speaking guides. Please visit www.italiancenter.net for a complete brochure or call (916) 482-5900 or e-mail [email protected].
THANKSGIVING IN TUSCANY
9 days - November 18 - 28, 2011 (*$2,699)
I can’t think of a better place in the world to be thankful than in Tuscany. This Thanksgiving enjoy a sumptuous Italian feast along with the turkey. This 9 day tour allows travelers to
unpack only once and stay in a lovely four star villa hotel for the entire stay! We will travel in
the comfort of our own private motor coach for fully escorted visits of Lucca, Florence, Siena,
the Chianti Wine Region, Vinci, Pisa, Volterra, San Gimignano. An optional Rome tour will be
offered during this tour. Travelers all agree that staying in one place for our entire tour makes
this an ideal and truly relaxing way to visit Tuscany.
You will come face to face with Michelangelo’s David, see Siena’s famous Campo, experience the music of Puccini in Lucca, go
wine tasting in the Chianti Wine Region, see Pisa’s Piazza of Miracles and its famous Leaning Tower, visit Volterra’s Etruscan museum, you’ll love San Gimignano’s famous towers and this city has the number ONE rated gelateria in the world! In Vinci (the city
of Leonardo da Vinci) visit the Leonardo Museum and experience the genius of this Renaissance master, then visit a working olive
oil estate where you will enjoy a homemade Italian country lunch and witness the making of world famous extra virgin olive oil.
The tour price of $2,699 includes round trip airfare from San Francisco Italy, all accommodations at our 4 star villa hotel,
all breakfasts and all dinners, fully escorted sight seeing tours and excursions, museum admissions and much more! Predeparture presentation and orientation luncheon also included. The tour is hosted by Tuscan native Patrizia Cinquini
Cerruti, and is fully escorted by licensed local English speaking guides. Please visit www.italiancenter.net for a complete
brochure and details or call (916) 482-5900 or e-mail [email protected].
ATTENZIONE
SUPPORT THE ITALIAN CENTER’S ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN
BY MAKING A GIFT TO THE CENTER ENDOWMENT FUND
• A Gift to the Center Endowment Fund
is an investment in the future of our
Italian heritage.
• Your Gift will help us maintain the Italian
Center as the Center of Italian life in the
region.
• Your Gift will help us continue to serve the
cultural needs of our community by
providing vital programs and services
• Your Gift will help us preserve and
promote our rich and wonderful
heritage for future generations
• Your donations are tax deductible.
Italian Dancers practice at Center
Center Volunteers work
at Annual Food Show
Kids Learn Italian at the Center
To show our appreciation, donations of $200 or more will receive as
a special gift – “The Italian American Baseball Heroes Box Set” –
depicting 100 Italian American players in gold rimmed cards. From
Joe Dimaggio to Yogi Berra, they are all here.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
The Italian Cultural Society thanks Phela Vesci of Sacramento
for her generous gift of $10,000 to the Center Endowment Fund.
Thank You for Your Donations to The Center Fund
Roberta & Denise Manzitti-Collins
$50
Dolores Dallosta - in memory of Carlo &
Frances Dallosta
Sara Ann Ough
Ronald E Pane
Irene Haase in memory of David Eugene Barbieri
$250
Armando Andreozzi
$200
Phyllis Cupparo
$100
Steve & Sally Huffman
Jim & Joan Hamill in memory of Michael Russo, MD
$25
Michael Murello
John & Illa Prioli
Betty Mae Nielson
Don Gorden - in memory of Lou Grimaldi
Richard Bertolucci
Betty A Hamilton - in memory of Michael A
Russo, MD
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ICS EVENTS CALENDARIO
April 10
John Basilone film documentary
April 15
Film: Mid August Lunch
April 17
Flavors of Friuli
April 29
Travel Italy film
May 15
Italians of Siskiyou
May 22
Wine & Food Pairing
May 27
Film: Follow The Boys
Italian Center Public Hours
Sundays, 12 to 3 pm
ITALIAN FILM SERIES
Admission $10 – Refreshments included
Italian Film is as much a part of Italian culture as the food , the music, and the people. To this day
Italian films continue to inspire and amaze us. Our monthly films celebrate the magic found in
these films. Enjoy an evening with family and friends at these feature Friday Night films shown at
the Italian Center in Carmichael located at 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Friday, April 15 at 8:00 pm
“MID-AUGUST
LUNCH”
A charming tale of great food, unlikely
friendships, and Italian life during a
very Roman holiday.
“Funny and touching”(2009)
in Italian with English subtitles
Friday, May 27, at 8:00 pm
“FOLLOW THE BOYS”
Connie Francis stars and sings in this romantic
comedy set on the Italian and French
Riviera (1963) - in English