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Celebrate October … Italian Heritage and Culture Month
! - 2008
October 27, 2008 (Monday) 6:00
pm Maria
Labozzetta Reads from At the Copa
With humor and poignancy, these stories expose the social and sexual
turmoil of men and women in “the old age of youth.” In “The
Knife Lady,” a seemingly happily married suburbanite receives a jolt of
sexual panic with the visit of a woman selling knives. The husband in
“Future Games” encourages his wife to have an affair with another
man to save their floundering marriage, and the resulting drama is parsed through
the uncomprehending eyes of their young daughter. These are a few of the
stories whose primary fault zone is the seemingly stable, often secretly
troubled, middle-class marriage seen from various views. Light refreshments
will be served. Seating is
limited. This is part of the
Writers Read Series. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens
College/CUNY. Admission: free
(registration is required) Contact: (212) 642-2094 October 29, 2008 (Wednesday) 1:30
pm “Gangster
as Goblin in American Society”
Like the fabled
goblins gangster figures have caused a great deal of mischief within American
culture in the name of Italian America.
This lecture by Dr. Fred Gardaphé, Distinguished Professor,
Italian American Studies, Admission: free Contact: Dr. Maria LaRusso (212) 642-2001 Up Coming Events October 21 through November 22, 2008 La Guardia
Ready to go!
Actor Tony Lo Biano’s One Man Show about Di Capo Opera
Theater Contact: (212)
868-4444 October 23, 24,
25, 2008 7:30
pm Visita ai Parenti
A play by Aldo
Nicolaj. Directed by Vittorio Capotorto.
Featuring the theatrical group, Gli Italici. Performance is in Italian. Sponsored by Teatromania in collaboration with la
Società Universitaria Promozione Lingua e Cultura Italiane. Admission:
Suggested Donation Contact: Maureen
Gonzalez (917) 214-6954 October 24 through 26, 2008 New
Italian Film Festival at Stony Brook University
Friday, October
24, 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm, Staller Center: Il regista di matrimoni (The Wedding Director); Saturday, October
25, 4:00 pm., Sunday, October
26, 3:00 pm, These screenings
will be free except for the Friday, 9:00 pm, October 24th event at
the Sponsored by the
Center for Italian Studies of Stony Brook University Stony Brook
University Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340 Stony Contact: (631) 632-7444 HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST Essay
Topic: This October’s Italian Heritage and Culture Month celebration is
dedicated to Andrea Palladio. In an essay of approximately 500 words explain
why Palladio is considered the Architect for the Ages. 4.
In selecting this essay, which may be written in Italian or English,
the judges will consider the following guidelines: Events October 1 - 31,
2008 Totò
and Piola
During the month
of October, when you go to: www.kitheater.com
an invitation can be printed, and when presented to Piola Pizzeria, 50% of
the price of your pizza will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the
name of Totò. This is a special way to pay homage to Antonio De Curtis
(Totò) who has always given to the poor and needy, and in particular
children. Sponsored by
Kairos Italy Theater and Piola Pizzeria Piola Pizzeria 48 East 12th
Street at Broadway, Manhattan Contact: (212)
777-7781 Date: TBA 1:00
pm - 2:30 pm Paulie
“The Magic Man” Malignaggi
Meet Paulie
“The Magic Man” Malignaggi—the Junior Welterweight Champion
of the World. Malignaggi will address the audience, show a documentary about
his boxing career, answer questions and sign autographs. Food and soft drinks
will be served. Open to all Baruch College students, faculty and staff. Sponsored
by Società Italiana of Baruch College. Baruch
College, Vertical Campus 25th
Street and Lexington Avenue, Manhattan Admission: free, (student, faculty, and staff) Contact:
Dr. Nancy Ziehler (646) 312-2164 nziehler@aol.com October 1, 2008
(Wednesday) 11:15
am “The
Role of Women in Classical Medieval and Renaissance Italian Literature”
Women have always
played an important role in Italian literature. Prof. Maria Passaro will speak on the
role and contributions of women in classical Medieval and Renaissance Italian
literature. Sponsored by the
Italian Club of Westchester Community College. Westchester
Community College Classroom Bldg
– Room 100 75 Grasslands
Road, Valhalla Admission: free Contact: Prof.
Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790 CARLO.SCLAFANI@SUNYWCC.EDU October 1, 2008
(Wednesday) 12:15
pm Study
Abroad in Italy
Queens
College’s Education Abroad Office offers many short-term Summer and
Winter programs to several cities in Italy. These programs are offered to
both students and the community. Learn more about these exciting opportunities. Sponsored by the
Calandra Italian American Institute. Queens College
(Room to be announced) 65-30 Kissena
Boulevard, Flushing Admission: free Contact: Joseph
Grosso (718) 997-5769 Joseph.grosso@qc.cuny.edu October 1, 2008
(Wednesday) Carmen
Consoli “Anello Mancante” North American Tour
This is part of
the Italian singer’s North American run of her one woman show,
“Anello Mancante” (Missing Ring). Joe’s Pub 425 Lafayette
Street, Manhattan Contact: (212)
539-8778 info@joespub.com October 1, 2008
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm The
Grand Tour Orchestra – North American Premiere of Jommelli’s
‘Miserere’
Featuring Sari
Gruber, Soprano. Sponsored by
Columbia University, The Italian Academy for Advanced Studies. The Italian
Academy 1161 Amsterdam
Avenue, Manhattan Admission: $15;
$10 Students and Seniors Contact: (212)
854-1623 RSVP:
rw2115@columbia.edu http://www.italianacademy.columbia.edu October 2, 2008
(Thursday) 12:00
pm Italian
Heritage Day
To honor
prominent Italians who have contributed their talents in the fields of
politics, entertainment, sports, medicine, religion, community service, arts,
journalism and government. Sponsored by U.S.
Customs Columbia Association. Russo’s On
the Bay 162-45 Cross Bay
Boulevard, Howard Beach Admission: $40 Contact: Philip
Maddalena (516) 791-2958 PHILMADDALENA@HOTMAIL.COMl
October 2, 20008 (Thursday) 5:00
pm 41 Parallelo Napoli-Mediterraneo/New York – USA Presents Commedia
All’Italiana: The Golden Age 5:00 pm: Una
bella vacanza – Buom Compleanno Dino Risi!. Documentary by Fabrizio Corallo. Film is
in Italian, no subtitles. 6:15 pm: Presentation of the Alberto Sordi
retrospective at Film Forum. For show time and tickets log on to: www.filmforum.org/films/sordi.html 6:30 pm: Big
Deal on Madonna Street by Mario Monicelli. Film is in Italian with
English subtitles. In conjunction
with the exhibit: Italian Masters of Comic Book Art, October 11 –
November 30, 2008 at Scott Eder Gallery in Brooklyn, NY Sponsored by New
York University, Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò. New York
University, Casa Zerilli Marimò 24 West 12th
Street, Manhattan Admission: free Casa.italiana@nyu.edu Casa.italiana@nyu.edu/casaitaliana October 2, 2008
(Thursday) 5:30 pm Italian
Heritage and Culture Celebration
William C.
Thompson, Jr., Comptroller of the City of New York; FIERI International;
National Organization of Italian-American Women (NOIAW) cordially invite you
to join them at this special event.
Distinguished Honorees: Roseanne Colletti, Reporter WNBC News 4 New
York; Hon. Jack Como, President, Italian-American Legal Defense &
Education Fund, Inc; Barbara A. DeBuono, M.D., M.P.H. Executive Director
Public Health and Government US External Medical Affairs Pfizer Inc; Fred
Gardaphè, Distinguished Professor English and Italian American
Studies, Queens College of the City University of New York and Dott. Berardo
Paradiso, President IACE Italian American Committee on Education. Featuring
special performances by singer/songwriter Giada Valenti and St.
Dominic’s Folk Group of St. Dominic’s R.C. Church. Seating is
limited. You must reply to be admitted. Surrogate’s
Courthouse 31 Chambers
Street, Manhattan Contact: (212)
669-4466 EVENTSRSVP@COMPTROLLER.NYC.GOV October 2, 2008
(Thursday) 6:30
pm Renaissance
Art Lecture
Discussion
centering on the glories of Italian art and artists of the period. Dr. Laura
Morowitz moderator. 6:30 pm wine and cheese reception. Lecture to
follow. Sponsored by the
DaVinci Society. Wagner College Howard Avenue,
Staten Island Admission: free Contact: Camille
Cook (718) 420-4126 October 3, 2008
(Friday) 12:00
pm Renata Scotto, Theater in Music
Documentary film by Lucia Bonifaci. Soprano
Renata Scotto will be present. The screening will be followed by a brief
recital performed by young artists from the Opera Studio of Accademia
Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. A light lunch will be offered after the
screening. Please RSVP. Sponsored by Rai
Corporation and RaiSat Extra with the cooperation of the Dante Alighieri
Foundation. Rai Corporation
– New York 32 Avenue of the
Americas, 25th floor, Manhattan Contact: (212)
468-2478 info@raicorp.net October 3, 2008 (Friday) 1:00
pm Giada DeLaurentis
Book signing
“Giada’s Kitchen”. Borders Books
& Music 425 Jericho Tpke,
Syosset, New York Contact: (516) 496-3934 October 3, 2008
(Friday) 6:00
pm ”An
Italian Festa – Benvenuti alla Festa”
The United
Federation of Teachers’ annual Italian Heritage and Culture
Celebration. RSVP is
required. Sponsored by The
Italian American Committee of the UFT, Educators Chapter of the Italian
American Labor Council, Josè Vargas, UFT Bronx Borough Representative
and Patricia Filomena, Committee Chairperson. UFT’s Bronx
Borough Headquarters 2500 Halsey
Street, Bronx Contact: George
Altomare (212) 598-7772 GALTOMARE@UFT.ORG October 3, 2008 (Friday) 6:30
pm A
Tribute to Anna Magnani
Symposium and
reception to celebrate the centennial of Anna Magnani’s birth. Sponsored by the Westchester
Italian Cultural Center in collaboration with the Westchester Italian Film
Festival. One Generoso Pope
Place, Tuckahoe, NY Admission: free (registration required) Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 programs@wiccny.org October 3, 2008
(Friday) 7:00
pm The
Italian Tribune’s 38th Annual Columbus Day Gala
Celebrating
Columbus Day and Italian heritage and culture. Prominent Italian Americans
will be honored. Cocktail reception, dinner and dancing and awards. Sponsored by the
Italian Tribune. Mayfair Farms 481 Eagle Rock
Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey Contact: Rachele
Bennett (917) 485-6000 rachele.bennett@italiantribune.com October 3, 2008
(Friday) 7:00
and 9:30 pm “Spit
it Out!”
Written and
performed by Valerie Smaldone and Amy Coleman. When to women from different
worlds meet, they test the boundaries of their lives and take us on an
exhilarating ride. Etcetera Etcetera
Restaurant 352 West 44th
Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues, Manhattan Admission:
Tickets: $20, cover charge: $15 Contact: (212)
399-4141 October 3 & 4,
2008 8:30
am - 6:30 pm FIAC: Forum on Italian American Criticism
During the past
fifteen years, Italian American Studies have made great strides at all
levels, from increased archival work to the publication of rare or forgotten
materials, from growth in college course offerings to the establishment of
newer academic lines, from far ranging critical production to translations
and international conferences.
The new Alfonse M. D’Amato Chair in Italian and Italian American
Studies at Stony Brook University is now poised to launch the first annual
conference to be known as Forum on Italian American Criticism, or FIAC for
short, with the aim to take stock of these advances, effect a critique or
better a self-critique, and propose new hermeneutical models of analysis for
the future. Sponsored by
Alfonse M. D’Amato Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies. Friday at Stony
Brook, Manhattan, 428 Park Avenue, Manhattan Saturday at the
Calandra Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Manhattan Admission: free
open to public Contact: Anthony
J. Tamburri (212) 642-2005 anthony.tamburri@qc.cuny.edu October 3 – 9, 2008 (Friday) Film
Forum - 41˚ Parellelo – Sordi
Screening of nine
films starring Alberto Sordi, one of
Italy’s most captivating and talented cinematic actors. Please see
website for details. Sponsored by the
Italian Cultural Institute in NY and Casa Italian Zerrili-Marimò, NY. Film Forum 209 W Houston
Street, Manhattan October 4, 2008
(Saturday) 10:00
am – 5:00 pm Grand
Opening
Opening and
dedication (at 2:00 pm) of Black Bear Pottery & Fine Art Gallery. Featuring works of American-Italian
heritage artists in Benton, PA. Sponsored by
Black Bear Pottery & Fine Art. 255 Main Street Benton, PA Admission: free Contact: Frank Tranor (570) 458-9800 ftranoriii@yuriatin.com October 4, 2008 (Saturday) 11:00
am Guided Walking
Tour of Arthur Avenue:
The Last
Little Italy in the Bronx
Giovanna Bellia
La Marca—chef, cookbook and travel book author—will introduce you
to this area’s selection of extraordinary shops, butchers, bakers,
cheese and noodle makers, restaurants, and the Market, which was opened by
Mayor Fiorello La Guardia to take pushcart vendors off the street in 1940.
Visit the Church of Mount Carmel, the Enrico Fermi Cultural Center and enjoy
a delicious lunch from famed Mike’s Deli with coffee and dessert at the
Arthur Avenue Café. Sponsored by
Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). 50 West 23rd
Street (near 5th Avenue), Manhattan Admission: $70 Contact: Giovanna Bellia La Marca (212) 847-0700 giovanna639@earthlink.net October 4, 2008
(Saturday) 2:00
pm Dedication of the Chapel of Our Lady of Pompeii Mass and
dedication of the Italian Chapel of Our lady of Pompeii at the Basilica of
the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Established by the Italian
American Bishops and built through the generosity of Italian Americans. Basilica of the
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception 400 Michigan
Avenue, Northeast, Washington, D.C. Admission: free Contact: Msgr. Walter Rossi (202) 526-8300 wrr@bnsic.org October 4,
2008 (Saturday) 3:00
pm
Children’s
Cultural Party – Where Do You Think You’re Going Columbus?
An interactive
children’s party about Christopher Columbus’ adventure. Carmine Ravosa will lead the children
through this journey using music, songs, and crafts, and, of course, a very
well deserved banquet! Please see
website for details. Sponsored by the
Westchester Italian Cultural Center. 1 Generoso Pope
Place, Tuckahoe Admission: Members: $25; Non-members: $30 Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 programs@wiccny.org October 4, 2008
(Saturday) 5:00 pm The Golden Door
A film directed
by Emanuele Crialese, about a family living in poverty in a small farming
community in Sicily, leaves behind the world they know in hope of finding new
opportunities. Starring Francesco Casisa, Vincenzo Amato and Charlotte
Gainsbourg. The Golden Door received
its world premier at the 2006 Venice Film Festival. .Brief Sponsored by St.
John’s University Italian Cultural Center. St. John’s
University 8000 Utopia
Parkway, Queens Italian
Night
October 4, 2008
(Saturday) 7:00
pm Celebration of
the 40th Anniversary of the Cellini Lodge with food, dancing and
entertainment. Sponsored by the
Cellini Lodge, Order Sons of Italy in America. Clinton Martin
Recreational Building New Hyde Park
Road and Union Turnpike, northeast corner, 1 mile south LIE, Northern State
Pkwy Contact: Jean Gagliardo (516) 935-5084 October 4 and 5, 2008 2:00 pm GIAA
Festival of Short Films and Videos
The Guild of
Italian American Actors presents its second annual festival of short movies
from around the world. A wide variety of shorts will be screened, and awards
will be presented to filmmakers and screenwriters. Sponsored by the
Guild of Italian American Actors (GIAA). Anthology Film
Archives 2nd
Avenue and 2nd Street, Manhattan Admission: $10/day Contact: Mara Lesemann (551) 200-8112 maralesemann@giaa.us October 4, 11,
16, 25. 2008 Italian
Music and Dance & Italian Cuisine
Reservations
required. Carmela’s
Italian Restaurant 912 Hempstead
Turnpike, Franklin Square Contact: Bart Calia/Raffaele (516) 488-9898 October 5, 2008
(Sunday) 11:00 am Festa di
Ferrari
Ferrari car show
and fundraiser for three local charities. Sponsored by
Italian Center of Stamford, Inc. 1620 Newfield
Avenue, Stamford, Connecticut Admission: free Contact: Paul Bova ppbova@optonline.net October 5, 2008 (Sunday) 1:00
pm Borough
President James P. Molinaro’s 18th Annual Columbus Day
Parade
Annual event
honoring Italian heritage and culture with participation of marching bands
and representatives of Italian organizations, and prominent Italian
Americans. Sponsored by the
Office of Staten Island Borough President Parade begins at
New Dorp High School 465 New Dorp
Lane, Staten Island Admission: free Contact: Joanne Nuzzo (718) 816-2133 jnuzzo@statenislandusa.com October 5, 2008 (Sunday) 1:00
pm Italian
Culture and Heritage Celebration
A dazzling
display of local talents—artists, sculptors, painters, dancers,
musicians and singers—from Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Also features a
presentation by young students displaying their Italian language skills. Sponsored by the
Daughters and Sons of Italian Heritage Lodge, OSIA. St. Nicholas
Church Auditorium 26 Olive Street,
Brooklyn, NY Admission: free Contact: Dominick J. Sciangula (718) 782-8565 dom_sciangula@hotmail.com October 5, 2008 (Sunday) 1:00
pm Third
Annual “All U Can Eat” Family Spaghetti Fest
Meal includes
pasta with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, homemade Italian sausage, dessert
and coffee. Activities include
bocce and a children’s corner.
Sponsored by Club
Italo/Americano of Greater Green Bay. Klipstine Park 936 Anderson
Drive, Green Bay, WI Admission: $7; Children under 5 - free Contact: Patrick and JoAnna Kloster (920) 468-4117 jopak@new.rr.com October 5, 2008
(Sunday) 1:30 pm Gino Di
Napoli in Concert
The performer
will sing the best Neapolitan/Italian/American music. Registration required. Sachem Library 150 Holbrook
Road, Holbrook, New York Admission: free Contact: Gino Di Napoli
(631) 242-5808 October 5, 2008 (Sunday) 2:00
pm Chamber
Music Concert
Trio
# 2 in G minor by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco will be performed by the Lehman
Chamber Players (violin, cello and piano). Sponsored
by Lehman College/CUNY Music Department. Lehman
College/CUNY, Recital Hall – Music Building 250
Bedford Park Blvd. West, Bronx, NY Admission: free Contact: Diana Mittler-Battipaglia (718) 459-1277 dianamittler@aol.com October 5, 2008
(Sunday) 3:00 pm “Opera
& Pops” Concert
Regina Opera
soloists will present a 2-hour concert of show stopping arias and ensembles
from popular operas and Broadway selections. Sponsored by the
Regina Opera Company. Regina Hall 65th
Street and 12th Avenue, Brooklyn Admission: $10;
Teens $5; Children free Contact: (718)
232-3555 October 5, 2008 (Sunday) 3:30
pm Wild in the Wind
Film starring
Anna Magnani. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the
Westchester Italian Cultural Center. One Generoso Pope
Place, Tuckahoe, NY Admission: $25; $20 Members Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 programs@wiccny.org October 5, 2008 (Sunday) 3:30
pm Concert
of the Morningside Woodwind Group of New York City
The group will
perform works by Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, Bricciardi, Vivaldi and
Donizetti. Sponsored by the
Center for Italian Studies of Stony Brook University and the OSIA/John
Michael Marino Lodge #1389, hosted by and in cooperation with St. Peter
Alcantara Parish. St. Peter
Alcantara Church 1327 Port
Washington Blvd., Port Washington Admission: free Contact: (631) 632-7444 October 5, 2008
(Sunday) 5:00 pm Nuovomondo (The Golden Door)
Directed by
Emanuele Crialese. The Movie
tells the tale of a widowed Sicilian father and his journey to America. Discussion to follow viewing. Frank Polizzi, moderator. Sponsored by the DaVinci Society. Wagner College
Spiro Center Staten Island Admission: free Contact: Camille Cook (718) 420-4126 October 5, 2008
(Sunday) 5:00 pm Presentation
on the Architect Andrea Palladio
John Pinto,
Professor of Art and Archeology at Princeton University, will guide the
audience on an armchair tour of Palladio’s numerous villas, churches
and public buildings in Venice and surrounding areas. Sponsored by the
Dorothea’s House, Princeton’s Casa di Cultura Italiana. 120 John Street,
Princeton, New Jersey Admission: free Contact: Joe
Casalaina joec@dorotheashouse.org October 6, 2008 (Monday) 12:15
pm Italian
American Club Information Meeting
Queens
College’s Italian Club has a long history at Queens College. Learn more
about the club and their activities at this informational meeting/recruitment
drive. Sponsored by the
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY. Queens College
(Room TBA) 65-30 Kissena
Boulevard, Flushing Admission: free Contact: Joseph Grosso (718) 997-5769 joseph.grosso@qc.cuny.edu October 6, 2008
(Monday) 2:00 pm Screening
ethnicity: Representations of Italian Americans in U.S. Cinema
Italian Americans
occupy a strong, if often contested, place in American media. Stereotypical
representations of Italian Americans began in the early 20th
century. Such depictions generated significant debates with the Italian
American community about the casting of non-Italian Americans in Italian
American roles and about the media’s role in creating and maintaining
stereotypical representations of Italian Americans. Senior Vice President Robert M.
Pignatello, Office of Finance and Administration cordially invites you to
celebrate and recognize Italian American Heritage Month with a special
lecture by Anthony Julian Tamburri, Dean, the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute and Professor of Italian American Studies, Queens
College. Refreshments will be
served. Sponsored by John
Jay College of Criminal Justice. The Gerald W.
Lynch Theater Lobby 899 Tenth Avenue,
Manhattan Admission: free Contact: Dr.
Maria La Russo (212) 237-8969 October 6, 2008 (Monday) 6:00
pm “Found in Translation”
A screening of
two documentaries: Italoitaliani
by Marina Catucci and Daniele Salvini, produced by Fuoricampo, New York, and
Manhattan Amore Mio by Marina Catucci and Daniele Salvini in collaboration
with Apolo Argentitni and Damiano Ficoneri. Produced by LA7TV. Sponsored by the
Italian Cultural Institute in New York. Italian Cultural
Institute 686 Park Avenue,
Manhattan Admission: free Contact: (212) 879-4242, ext 361 October 6, 2008 (Monday) 6:30
pm Puccini
RAI Fiction in
the USA. World premiere. Directed by Giorgio Capitani and starring Alessio
Boni. In Italian with English
subtitles. Italian Embassy
– Italian Cultural Institute 3000 Whitehaven Street
NW, Washington, DC Admission: free
(by invitation) Contact: (202) 518-0998, ext. 1 iccwasington@esteri.it October 6, 2008
(Monday) 7:00 pm Aries
Fine Wines & Spirits
Aries invites you
to celebrate the release of the fabulous 2006 Cru Beaujolais of Georges
DuBoeuf, including several wines from the exclusive Domaines of DuBoeuf, at a
wine dinner. Seating is limited. La Panetiere
Restaurant Greenhouse Garden
Room Rye, New York Admission: $120 Contact: (914)
946-0191 or (914) 582-7021 towine@aol.com. October 6, 2008 (Monday) 7:00
pm Culinary
Demonstration – La Cucina Abruzzese
With executive
chef from Scalini Osteria in Bronxville. Sponsored by the
Westchester Italian Cultural Center. One Generoso Pope
Place, Tuckahoe, NY Admission: $110; $95 Members Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 programs@wiccny.org October 6, 2008
(Monday) 7:30 pm County
Executive Proclamation Ceremony
County Executive
Andy Spano will formally proclaim October as Italian Heritage and Culture
Month with a special ceremony and reception honoring outstanding students and
teachers of the Italian language from many Westchester schools. Please RSVP. In collaboration
with the Westchester Italian Cultural Center and the Honorable Andrew J.
Spano and the Westchester County Executive’s Office. Antonio Meucci
Lodge 279 Maple Avenue,
White Plains Contact:
Professor Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790 October 7, 2008 (Tuesday) 3:50
pm Letteratura e storia: Machiavelli e la fondazione
della politica come scienza
Presentation (in
Italian) by Professor Sebastiano Martelli, University of Salerno. Sponsored by the Center for Italian
Studies of Stony Brook University Stony Brook
University Frank Melville Memorial Library Stony Brook, New
York Admission: free Contact: (631) 632-7444 October 7, 2008 (Tuesday) 6:00
pm Beyond
Wiseguys: Italian Americans and the Movies
Directed by
Steven Fischler. Filled with classic film clips and all-star interviews, Beyond
Wiseguys: Italian Americans and the Movies takes a comprehensive look at
the changing and diverse roles Italian Americans have played on the silver
screen. Selections from early films reveal the images that helped shape
negative public opinion, while movies like Scarface, The Godfather,
Goodfellas, and Do the Right Thing demonstrate how the violent
“wiseguy” image developed and evolved into the nuanced portraits
seen today. The issue of stereotyping isn’t a facile one. Commercial
formulas also serve as wellsprings for creative expression for Italian
American film artists, and this documentary offers compelling insights into
how Italian Americans use their art to transcend the stereotypes. Featured in
the film are: Ben Gazzara, Spike
Lee, Isabella Rossellini, Susan Sarandon, Martin Scorsese, Paul Sorvino,
Marisa Tomei, John Turturro and Jack Valenti, among others. Post-screening
discussion with producer Rosanne de Luca Braun will be led by Anthony Julian
Tamburri of the Calandra Institute. Light refreshments will be served.
Seating is limited. Sponsored by the
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY. CUNY Graduate
Center, Room C198 365 Fifth Avenue,
between 34th and 35th Streets, Manhattan Admission: free (registration is required) Contact: (212) 642-2094 October 7, 2008 (Tuesday) 6:00
pm Sixth
Annual Savoy History Lecture
“Music for a Savoy
Cardinal” (and other selections). An organ recital by Cameron Carpenter
with remarks by Prof. Frederick Hammond and Richard Torrence. Sponsored by the
American Foundation of Savoy Orders. Middle Collegiate
Church 50 East 7th
Street, at Second Avenue, Manhattan Admission: $50; $20 students with I.D. (includes
reception prior to concert); Contact: Larissa Van Duser (212) 972-1100 ext. 245 amsavoy@aol.com October 7, 2008 (Tuesday) 6:30
pm Puccini
RAI Fiction in
the USA. World premiere. Directed by Giorgio Capitani and starring Alessio
Boni. With English
subtitles. By invitation. Carnegie Hall,
Zankel Hall 57th
Street & 7th Avenue, Manhattan, NY Contact: (212) 468-2478 October 7, 2008
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm Cooking
Class – Italian Seafood
In this
completely hands-on class, students will learn the secrets of cooking
traditional Italian seafood favorites. Registration is required. Chef Central 45 South Central
Park Avenue, Hartsdale Admission: $65 Contact: (914)
328-1376 October 7, 2008 (Tuesday) 7:30
pm Italian
Heritage & Culture Celebration
Marino Amoruso,
author and filmmaker of Being Italian talks about little known facts
of Italian history and the immigrant experience. Sponsored by
Father Capodanno Lodge, Order Sons of Italy in America. St.
Andrew’s Church 40 Old Mill Road,
4 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, Admission: free Contact: John Dabbene (718) 984-5404 johndabbene@hotmail.com October 7, 2008
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm Le
Amiche Lodge Pot Luck Supper and Speaker
Novelist Anna
Mione will present a staged reading of her new play based on her most recent
book, Sicilian Seduction. Everyone
will bring his or her favorite Italian dish. Sponsored by Le
Amiche Lodge, Order Sons of Italy in America. 885 Midland
Avenue, Yonkers Contact:
Genevieve Lembo (914) 793-5018. October 7, 2008
(Tuesday) 8:00 pm “Postwar
Italy and America”
Lecture by
Stanislao Pugliese, Professor of History, Hofstra University, Hofstra
Cultural Center Fellow. This is
part of the Italian-American Experience Lecture Series Fall 2008,
“Politics, Italian Style: 1922 – 2008” presented by Hofstra
Cultural Center. Hofstra
University, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center West Plaza Room,
North Campus Hempstead, New
York Admission: free Contact: (516)
463-5669 October 8, 2008 (Wednesday) 12:15
pm La
Dolce Vita
Fellini’s,
La Dolce Vita, winner of the Cannes Film Festival, is a sensational
view of the decadent “sweet life” of Rome’s society, as
seen through the eyes of cynical journalists. Sponsored by the John D.
Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY. Queens
College (Room TBA) 65-30
Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY Admission: free Contact: Joseph Grosso (718) 997-5769 joseph.grosso@qc.cuny.edu October 8, 2008
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm Gino Di
Napoli in Concert
The performer
will sing the best Neapolitan/Italian/American music. Registration required. West Islip
Libraary Higbie Lane, W.
Islip, New York Admission: free Contact: Gino Di
Napoli (631) 242-5808 October 8, 2008
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm State
Comptroller’s Salute to 2008 Italian Heritage and Culture Month
New York State
Comptroller, Honorable Thomas P. Di Napoli will host a special celebration
highlighting the achievements of Italian Americans. St. John’s
University Atrium, Manhattan Campus 101 Murray Street
at West Street, Manhattan Admission: free Contact: (631)
632-7444 (Advance registrations are required) October 8, 2008 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm Einstein
RAI Fiction in
the USA. Directed by Liliana
Cavani and starring Vincenzo Amato.
English version with Italian subtitles. Sponsored by the
Italian Cultural Institute in New York.
By invitation. Italian Cultural
Institute 686 Park Avenue,
Manhattan Admission: free Contact: (212) 879-4242, ext 364 October 8, 2008 (Wednesday) 8:00
pm Italian
American Immigrant History
Presentation by
Prof. Salvatore Primeggia from Adelphi University on “Tracing Italian
American Immigrant History to the Italian American Present.” Sponsored by the
Kensico Italian American Society. Mount Pleasant
Town Hall 1 Town Hall
Plaza, Valhalla, NY Admission: free Contact: Brigida Colitto (914) 769-8846 molisebc@aol.com October 9 –
14, 2008 Progetto
missione fiorentina a New York
Program of events by Il Comune di Firenze in
celebration of Columbus Day and la settimana internazionale della lingua
Italiana. On October 10th
at 12:00 pm, a press conference will be held at Istituto Italiano di
Cultura, followed by a brunch of traditional Tuscan delicacies donated by the
Columbus Citizens Foundation. A
workshop will be given to present the planned and special cultural projects
coming up in the near future by the city of Florence, followed by a special
concert recital by Fondazione del Musicale Fiorentino. For further
information contact: Istituto Italiano di Cultura (212) 879-4242 October 9, 20008 (Thursday) 6:00
pm Sangue
Pazzo RAI Fiction in
the USA. Directed by Marco Tullio
Giordana and starring Monica Bellucci.
In Italian with English subtitles. By invitation. Sponsored by New
York University, Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò. New York
University, Casa Zerilli Marimò 24 West 12th
Street, Manhattan Admission: free casa.italiana@nyu.edu casa.italiana@nyu.edu/casaitaliana October 9, 2008 (Thursday) 7:00
pm Andrea
Palladio – Famous Architect of the Renaissance Lecture and
Italian cultural film featuring guest speaker, Prof. Carlo Sclafani. A master
stonemason and brilliant architect, Andrea Palladio fused a profound love of
classical form with new Renaissance elements of proportion, composition and
equilibrium. Prof. Sclafani will speak about the architectural contributions
of Palladio to the world. A film of the various Palladio palaces, churches
and government buildings of the Renaissance will be presented following
introductory remarks. Sponsored by the
Italian Club of Westchester Community College. Westchester
Community College Classroom Bldg
– Room 100 75 Grasslands
Road, Valhalla, NY Admission: free Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790 carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu October 9, 2008
(Thursday) 7:00 pm Italian
Heritage Celebration Concert
Concert featuring
the Italian National Police Band with a special appearance by Joe Piscopo. Sponsored by the
NYPD Columbia Association. Hammerstein
Ballroom 311 West 34th
Street, Manhattan Admission: free Contact: Frank
Tornetti (347) 728-6826 October 9, 2008 (Thursday) 7:00
pm On Opera
A fascinating
lecture and presentation of some of the greatest Italian composers and their
works. Moderated by Louis Barrella. Sponsored by the
DaVinci Society. Wagner College One Campus Road,
Staten Island, NY Admission: free Contact: Camille Cook (718) 420-4126 October 9, 2008 (Thursday) 7:00
pm Signature
Lecture – Italy’s Fabulous Chocolate History and Tasting
Presented by
author and food historian, Francine Segan. Participants will discover the
fascinating history of chocolate starting with its New World origins and be
treated to a tasting and explanation of various chocolate from Italy. Sponsored by the
Westchester Italian Cultural Center. One Generoso Pope
Place, Tuckahoe, NY Admission: $45; $35 Members Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700, x 109 programs@wiccny.org October 9, 2008 (Thursday) 8:00
pm Cristiana
Pegoraro in Concert
Piano Recital. DiCapo Opera
Theatre 184 East 76th
Street, between Lexington and 3rd Avenues, Manhattan Admission: $20 Contact: Cristiana Pegoraro (212) 666-4050 divaproductions2@aol.com October 10, 2008 (Friday) 11
AM Raising
of the Italian and American Flags to Honor Andrea Palladio
Cav. Uff. Joseph
Sciame, President of the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New York,
will conduct ceremonies to honor the memory of Andrea Palladio with a special
salute to IHCC Board Member Hon. Jack and Mrs. Helen Como, raising the
Italian and American flags. Hon. Minister Francesco Maria Taló, Consul
General of Italy, will deliver special remarks. Sponsored by the Bowling Green
Association. Bowling Green and
the famous Charging Bull sculpture by Arturo DiModica (near the U.S.
Customs House) Downtown
Manhattan Admission: free Contact: Arthur Piccolo (212) 809-4615 artpiccolo@earthlink.net
October 10, 2008
(Friday) 12:30 and 10:00 pm Italian American Visions: Portraits of 20th
Century Immigration and Antonio
Meucci: The Father of the Telephone
Short video
documentaries. Part of the Tony De Nonno Film Series on CUNY-TV. CUNY-TV Channel
75 In all five
boroughs of New York City DeNonnoProdInc@aol.com October 10, 2008 (Friday) 6:00
pm Montalbano
RAI Fiction in
the USA. Directed by Alberto
Sironi and starring Luca Zangaretti.
In Italian with English subtitles. By invitation. Sponsored by the
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY CUNY Graduate
Center 365 5th
Avenue, Manhattan Admission: free Contact: (212) 642-2094 October 10, 2008
(Friday) 7:00
pm
Premio
Colombo 2008
A celebration in
honor of Cristoforo Colombo and Italian Heritage and Culture Month in New
York. The prestigious award will
be presented to la Professoressa Alfonsina De Felice, Assessore Emigrazione
della Regione Campania. Live performances by I Giullari di Piazza, I Paesani
di Tramonti, Achille ed il Gruppo di Montemarano, Il comica Marcantonio. The
evening will be hosed by Luigi Trombetta. Sponsored by
Federazione delle Associazioni della Campania USA. Lehman High
School 3000 East Tremont
Avenue, Bronx Admission: free Contact: Nicola
Trombetta (646) 404-1760 nicolat@att.net federazionecampaniausa.com October 10, 2008
(Friday) 8:00 pm Philharmonic
from Tuscany
The Philharmonic
Orchestra from Suvereto (LI) Italy will be performing Puccini and Verdi arias
and movie sound track from the music of Ennio Morricone. Holy Cross High
School Admission: free For further
information contact: Italian-American Center iawcinc@yahoo.com October 10 - 13,
2008 Eastchester
Columbus day Carnival
Friday 6:00
– 11:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 1:00 – 11:00 pm and Monday
12:00 – 6:00 pm. Sponsored by the
Eastchester Columbus Day Celebration Committee. Lake Isle Country
Club 660 White Plains
Road, Eastchester Admission: free Contact: Karen
Gizzo (914) 771-3305 Columbusday2008@aol.com http://www.EastchesterColumbusDay.com October 10 - 13,
2008
12:00
pm Italian
Festival at the Showboat Casino & Hotel
A huge festival
with food, fun and all things Italian. Featuring strolling entertainers,
cooking demonstrations, vendor booths and more. Featuring a special performance by
D’Italia Traveling Ensemble on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 3:00 and
6:00 pm. For more details call Marylou Romano (973) 461-9624 or email
ditalianj@yahoo.com Showboat Casino
& Hotel in Atlantic City 801 Boardwalk,
Atlantic City, New Jersey Admission: free Contact: Natasha
Carleton (609) 340-3347 ncarleton@harrahs.com October 11 and
12, 2008 Italian
Cultural Festival
In keeping with
the tradition of presenting annual cultural festivals, the International
Resource Center is pleased to pay tribute to Italian heritage. Italy is known
for its beautiful music, rich literature and entertaining cinema. The Italian
collection at the IRC includes books, periodicals, award-winning films and
music. The programs and participants for this event include: Italian Opera
Music by Italian tenor, Giuseppe Taormina; Media and Democracy: The Italian
Case by Mr. Stefano Vaccara, America Oggi, Executive Editor Oggi7; Italian
Cinema: Yesterday and Today by Dr. Giancarlo Lombardi, College of Staten
Island and the Graduate Center/CUNY; The Idea of Fatherland in Italian
Literature from Dante to Pasolini by Dr. Peter Carravetta, Alfonse M.
D’Amato Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies at Stony Brook
University; Italian-American Devotion to the Black Madonna by Dr. Joseph
Sciorra, Associate Director for Academic and Cultural Programs, John D.
Calandra Italian American Institute Queens College/CUNY and Traditional &
Contemporary Italian Music with Enrico and Kristine Granafei. Sponsored by the
International Resource Center Queens Library, with the collaboration of the
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY. Queens Library at
Flushing 41-17 Main
Street, Flushing Admission: free Contact: (718)
661-1229 October 11, 2008 (Saturday) 12:00 pm Queens
Columbus Day Parade
Join the
festivities as the parade marches down Steinway Street to 30th
Avenue and ends on Astoria Blvd. and the newly renamed, Cav. Vincent Iannece
Street. Cav. Iannece was the co-founder and driving force behind reinstating
this parade. This year’s Grand Marshall is New York State Comptroller,
the Honorable Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sponsored by the
Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens, Inc. Assemble at
Kaufman Astoria Studios 34-12 36th
Street, Astoria, NY Admission: free Contact: Angie Markham (718) 204-2444 fiao@juno.com October 11, 2008 (Saturday) 1:00
pm Brooklyn
Columbus Day Parade and Cultural Activities
The Parade
marches along 18th Avenue, from 61st Street to 84th
Street, Brooklyn. The entire community will have an opportunity to view
beautiful floats and participate in the celebration of our rich and vibrant
culture. Cultural activities will begin at 7:30 pm at IS 96 located at 99
Avenue P, Brooklyn. Sponsored by the
Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn LTD. Admission: free Contact: Barbara Pascarella or Nancy
Sottile (718) 259-2829 n.sottile@fiaobrooklyn.org October 11, 2008 (Saturday) 5:45
pm Italian
American Writers Association Literary Reading
The Italian
American Writers Association (IAWA) has hosted numerous literary readings and
special events over the years at the Cornelia St. Café on the second
Saturday of the month, its home base in Greenwich Village,“
neighborhood where many of our ancestors lived when they first arrived in the
United States. Sponsored by the
Italian American Writers Association. Cornelia Street
Cafe 29 Cornelia
Street, between West 4th and Bleecker Streets, Manhattan Admission: $7 Contact: Maria
Lisella (718) 777-1178 mljourneys@aol.com October 11, 2008
(Saturday) 6:00
pm Italian
Opera Dinner with Luciano Lamonarca
The renowned
tenor and UN Goodwill Ambassador from Italy will be performing. Following his performance, all concert
patrons are invited to join him for dinner in the luxurious dining room of
the Pavilion Grille. Crown Plaza
LaGuardia Hotel 104-04 Ditmars
Boulevard, East Elmhurst Admission: $65 Contact: Andrea
Scalise (718) 269-1712 info@ThePavilionGrille.com http://www.ThePavilionGrille.com October 11, 2008 (Saturday) 6:30
pm Michael
Amante Performance and Columbus Day Celebration
Dinner and
entertainment provided by singer Michael Amante. Sponsored by the
Italian Center of Stamford, Inc. 1620 Newfield
Avenue, Stamford, Connecticut Admission: $130 Contact: Paul Hickey (203) 322-6941 phickey@italiancenter.org October 11, 2008 (Saturday) 7:00 pm 64th
Annual Columbus Celebration Gala
Black tie dinner
in honor of Grand Marshal, John Edmund Giambastiani retired Navy Admiral and
former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other distinguished guests. Sponsored by the
Columbus Citizens Foundation Waldorf -Astoria
Hotel 301 Park Avenue,
Manhattan Admission: $ 1000.00 Contact: Cathy Adiutori (212 249-9923 cadiutori@columbuscitizens.org October 11, 2008
(Saturday) 8:00
pm Italy
Comes to America – Italian Folklore Show
Featuring the
Italian Folklore Group “La Nuova Compagnia” from Montemarano,
(Avellino), Italy, performing Italian folklore songs of southern Italy. Sponsored by the
Italian Club of Westchester Community College. Westchester
Community College Classroom Bldg
– Room 200, Parking Lot 4 75 Grasslands
Road, Valhalla Admission: $12;
$10 Students and Seniors Contact: (914)
606-6790 carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu October 12, 2008 (Sunday) 10:00
am Wreath
Laying Ceremony
Join
the National Council of Columbia Associations in Civil Service as they honor
civil servants living and fallen in ceremony at Columbus Circle. Sponsored
by the National Council of Columbia Associations in Civil Service. Columbus
Circle 59th
Street and 8th Avenue, Manhattan Admission: free October 12, 2008 (Sunday) 12:30
pm Ballo
Irpinia
Cultural
program featuring costumes, music and dance from our land, Irpinia. Sponsored
by Sanniti Del Mondo. Verdi’s
Restaurant 680
Old Country Road, Westbury, NY Admission:
$ 95 per person Contact: Generoso D’Agnese (516) 333-6824 dagnese@aol.com October 12, 2008
(Sunday) 12:30 pm Long
Island Columbus day Parade
Beginning at the
YMCA at Park Avenue and proceding west to West Neck Road and Gerard
Street. The parade will bring the
Italian American pride and presence to the town of Huntington during the
annual fall festival celebration weekend which will take place from Friday,
October 10, from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, Saturday, October 11th from
11:00 am to 10:00 pm and Sunday, October 12th from 11:00 am to
10:00 pm and Monday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The fall festival will take
place at Heckscher State Park, Huntington, New York. Contact: Eric
Pappalardi (718) 744-5640 frogwelder@aol.com October 12, 2008
(Sunday) 2:00
pm Columbus:
A Musical Journey
From Spain to
Italy to the Caribbean and Americas.
Featuring dazzling young guest artists from Italy. Cristina Altamura
and Laura Nocchiero, Pianists. Altamura Center
for Arts and Cultures 404 Winter Clove
Road, Round Top, New York Admission: $35;
$25 Seniors; $15 Students with ID Contact: (518)
622-0070 icpainc@yahoo.com http://www.altocanto.org October 12, 2008
(Sunday) 2:30
pm Eastchester
Columbus day Parade
Beginning at Main
Street (Waverly Square) proceeding north ending at Lake Isle Country Club.
Live entertainment, food & novelty vendors and more. Sponsored by the
Eastchester Columbus Day Celebration Committee. Lake Isle Country
Club 660 White Plains
Road, Eastchester Admission: free Contact: Karen
Gizzo (914) 771-3305 Columbusday2008@aol.com http://www.EastchesterColumbusDay.com October 12 (Sunday) 2:30
pm Chamber
Music Concert
Trio
#2 in G minor by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco will be performed by the Con Brio
Ensemble (violin, cello and piano) along with piano trios by Schumann and
Brahms. Sponsored by Friends of the Con Brio Ensemble. Library
of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center Amsterdam
Avenue and 65th Street, Manhattan Admission: free Contact: Diana Battipaglia (718) 459-1277 dianamittler@aol.com October 12, 2008 (Sunday) 7:30
pm “Roma”
starring Elena Bonelli
Elena
Bonelli, striking Italian icon, best interpreter of Italy in the world,
extraordinary Mediterranean actress, brings the popular songs and fascination
of Rome to Carnegie Hall. Sponsored
by Roman Cultural Organizations. Carnegie Hall,
Zankel Hall 57 Street and
Seventh Avenue, Manhattan Admission: $200, $120 & $60 (Senior citizens, students and Italian
organizations 50% discount)
Contact:
CarnegieCharge (212) 247-7800 or buy on line at www.carnegiehall.org. October 13, 2008 (Monday) 9:00
am Columbus
Day Breakfast
Complimentary
Columbus Day breakfast where participants will have the opportunity to
network with elected officials from Federal, State and City levels before
marching in the parade. Sponsored by the
Italian American Political Action Committee. Princeton Club
of New York 15 West 43rd
Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, Manhattan Admission: free Contact: Hon. Jack Como (718) 225-6441 October 13, 2008 (Monday) 9:30
am Columbus Day
Mass Annual Mass. His Eminence, Edward Cardinal Egan is
the celebrant and homilist. For
reserved complimentary Mass seating, contact Rev. Robert Aufieri, email:
robert.aufieri@archny.org or call (212) 371-1011 ext. 3055. Mail written
requests to Italian Apostolate, 1011 First Avenue, Room 1348, New York, NY
10022. Sponsored by the
Italian Apostolate of Archdiocese of New York and the Columbus Citizens
Foundation. Cathedral of St.
Patrick 50th
Street and 5th Avenue, Manhattan Admission: free October 13, 2008 (Monday) 11:15
am 64th
Annual Columbus Day Parade
The Columbus Day
Parade celebrates the spirit of exploration and courage that inspired
Columbus’ 1492 exploration and the important contributions Italian
Americans have made to the United States. Leading the Parade along Fifth Avenue
from 47th Street to 79th Street in Manhattan, will be
the Grand Marshal, Admiral John Edmund Giambastiani, retired Navy Admiral and
former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Sponsored by the
Columbus Citizens Foundation. Fifth Avenue
between 47th and 79th Streets, Manhattan Admission: free Contact: Anthony
Sama (212) 249-9923 October 13, 2008 (Monday) 11:00
am 70th Annual Columbus
Day Memorial Observance Columbus Day
Observance. Parade of participating Italian American organizations to the
Columbus Monument includes a blessing and placement of floral wreath. Address
by noted local Italian Americans. Sponsored by the
Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa. Columbus Monument
on the South Lawn of the State Capitol 1961 Indianola
Avenue, Des Moines, IA Admission: free Contact: Patrizia Civitate (515) 244-4672 civitate9@msn.com October 13, 2008
(Monday) 5:30 pm Columbus
day Celebration with Gino Di Napoli
The Gino Di
Napoli Show will be videotaped for Cablevision at this special event. Villa
Lombardi’s 877 Main Street,
Holbrook, Long Island Admission: $25 Contact: Gino Di
Napoli (631) 242-5808 October 13, 2008 (Monday) 7:30
pm Avanti-Popolo
Italian-American
Writers Sail Beyond Columbus. Featured readers: Gil Fagiani, Annie
Lanzillotto, Maria Lisella, Jim Pignetti, Linda Simone, James Vescovi and
Angelo Zeolla. Italian American writers celebrate their hidden history in a
literary tribute to fighting social injustice. Sponsored by the
Italian American Writers Association. Brecht Forum 451 West Street,
between Bank and Bethune Streets, Manhattan Admission: $6, $10, $15; free for Brecht Forum
subscribers Contact: Maria
Lisella (718) 777-1178 mljourneys@aol.com October 14, 2008 (Tuesday) 11:00
am to 2:00 pm Federalism
and the Italian Government
A new look at the
ongoing discussion regarding Federalism and the Government of Italy—can
it work? Guest speaker, Senatore Learco Saporito. Former President, National
Association of Emigrant Families (ANFE). Sponsored by the
Italian Cultural Center, St. John’s University. St. John’s
University, Queens, NY Admission: free Contact: Joseph Sciame (718) 990-1941 sciamej@stjohns.edu
October 14, 2008
(Tuesday) Moreno
Fruzzetti Performs
Atlantic City
Hilton Atlantic City,
New Jersey For further
information call: Rendevous Travel (516)867-8747 http://www.MorenoFruzzetti.com October 14, 2008 (Tuesday) 2:20
pm Parliamentary Democracy Italian Style
Lecture by
Professor James Magee, University of Delaware. Sponsored by the
Center for Italian Studies of Stony Brook University Stony Brook
University Harriman Hall, Room 137 Stony Brook, New
York Admission: free Contact: (631) 632-7444 October 14, 2008
(Tuesday) 6:00
pm DIVA
– Defiance and Passion in Early Italian Cinema (1900-1919)
By Angela Dalle
Vacche, Georgia Institute of Technology. Book presentation with the author
and Paolo Valesio, Columbia University and Emily Hunter, CUNY. Moderated by
Ruth Ben-Ghiat, NYU. Sponsored by New
York University, Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò. Casa Italian
Zerilli-Marimò 24 West 12th
Street, Manhattan Admission: free Contact: (212)
998-8730 casa.italiana@nyu.edu http://www.nyu.edu/pages/casaitaliana October 14, 2008
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm Built
with Faith: Shaping Italian Catholic New York
Joseph Sciorra,
Associate Director for Academic and Cultural Programs at Queens
College’s John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, will discuss the
ways in which contemporary Italian Americans use vernacular architecture,
material culture, and public ceremonial performance to shape the religious
and cultural landscapes of New York City. Reservations required. This program
is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Catholics in New York,
1808-1946. Museum of the
City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue
at 103rd Street, Manhattan Admission: $9; $5
for Museum members, seniors and students Contact: (212)
534-1672. ext. 3395 http://www.mcny.org/public_programs October 15, 2008 (Wednesday) 9:00
am Italian Influence on American Architecture: From Capitol Ideas to a Neighborhood Near You Italian
influences on American architecture will be discussed - from the grand public
buildings inspired by Andrea Palladio and other artists, to the humble homes
and neighborhood places that evoke a distinctive ethnic heritage. Sponsored by
Nassau Community College. Nassau Community
College, CCB Building, One Education
Drive, Garden City, NY Admission: free Contact: Salvatore LaGumina (516) 572-7422 sallagumina@yahoo.com October 15, 2008
(Wednesday) 11:15 am “Michelangelo:
Set in Stone”
With guest
speaker: Prof. Lynne Mayocole, Sculptor. The evolution of the sculpture of
the Italian Renaissance genius will be featured in this slide presentation.
This lecture will celebrate the enduring power of the great master of
carving. The audience will be invited to share their own experiences of
seeing his art in Italy. Sponsored by the
Italian Club of Westchester Community College. Westchester
Community College Classroom Bldg
– Room 200 75 Grasslands Road,
Valhalla Admission: free Contact: Prof.
Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790 carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu October 15, 2008
(Wednesday) From
Capitol Ideas to a Neighborhood Near You: Italian Influences on American
Architecture
The twenty-third
Italian Heritage Day in recognition of Andrea Palladio: The 500th
anniversary of an architectural genius. Sponsored by the
Center for Italian American Studies, Nassau Community College, the American
Italian Historical Association (Long Island Chapter), the New York Grand
Lodge, Order Sons of Italy in America, and UNICO Islip/Smithtown Chapter. Nassau Community
College College Center
Building, room 252-253 One Education
Drive, Garden City, New York October 15, 2008 (Wednesday) 4:30
pm Andrea
Palladio: Architect for the Ages
Lecture by Anita
Moskowitz, Chairman, Department of Art, Stony Brook University. In
recognition of the 500th anniversary of Palladio’s birth and
Italian Heritage and Culture Month. Sponsored by the
Center for Italian Studies of Stony Brook University Stony Brook
University Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340 Stony Brook, New
York Admission: free Contact: (631) 632-7444 October 15, 2008
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm Italian Colonialism
Edited by Ruth
Ben-Ghiat and Mia Fuller. Book
presentation and discussion with the editors, and Charles Burdett and Derek
Duncan from the University of Bristol, Sponsored by New
York University, Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò. Casa Italian
Zerilli-Marimò 24 West 12th
Street, Manhattan Admission: free Contact: (212)
998-8730 casa.italiana@nyu.edu http://www.nyu.edu/pages/casaitaliana October 16, 2008
(Thursday) 2:00
– 6:00 pm October 17, 2008
(Friday) 10:00
am – 6:00 pm From
Africa to the Balkans – New Perspectives on Colonialism and Material
Culture in Fascist Italy
Organizers Jennie
Hirsh, Maryland institute and Lidia Santarelli, New York University. Keynote
speaker: Suzanne Stewart-Steinberg, Brown University. Sponsored by
Center for European Mediterranean Studies, NYU, Maryland Institute College of
Art, the Italian Cultural Institute, New York, the Program in Hellenic
Studies, Columbia University, the Arnold A. Saltzman Institute of War and
Peace Studies, Columbia University. Columbia
University, the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America 1161 Amsterdam
Avenue, Manhattan Admission: free RSVP: nb2413@columbia.edu http://www.italianacademy.columbia.eduw. October 16, 2008
(Thursday) “Tira
Dirittu” Folk Songs from Calabria
Tira Dirittu is a
Calabrese folk group from the province of Cosenza. This is the groups second
time performing at Mahopac High School. Sponsored by
Circolo Italiano. Mahopac High
School 421 Baldwin Place
Road, Mahopac, New York Admission: free
(Members only) Contact: Luciano
Racco (845-3256 raccol@mahopac.k12.ny.us October 16, 2008
(Thursday) 4:30
pm FIAME
Celebrates Italian American Culture Month
The Forum of
Italian American Educators (FIAME) cordially invites its members to celebrate
Italian American Culture Month and the beginning of another school year.
Special guest: Prof Paul Palombo, Fordham University. Palombo’s
Pastry Shop 2400 Arthur
Avenue at 187th Street, Bronx Contact: (718)
329-8800 October 16, 2008
(Thursday) 6:30
pm 2008
Lieutenant Detective Giuseppe Petrosino Law Enforcement Award Ceremony
Presented by
NYPD, The Lt. Joe Petrosino Int’l Association of Padula, Italy, the
great nephew of Lt. Petrosino, and the Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Committee of
New York, the Coalition of Italian American Associations, and the Italian
American Museum. Award Recipients:
Honorable Raymond W. Kelly, Police Commissioner, City of New York; Honorable
George A. Grasso, First Deputy Police Commissioner, City of New York; Chief
Charles V. Campisi, Chief Robert J. Giannelli and Chief Michael Scagnelli of
the New York City Police Department; Joseph R. Guccione, United States
Marshal, Southern District, New York. Battery Park
Gardens Inside Battery
Park across from 17 State Street, Manhattan Admission: $125 Contact: James C.
Lisa (718) 614-0019; Jack Como and Mario D’Elia (718) 592-2196;
Mitchell R. Weiss (917) 513-9482 October 17, 2008
(Friday) 12:30 and 10:00 pm John N. LaCorte: A Monument to History
Video
documentary. Part of the Tony De Nonno Film Series on CUNY-TV. CUNY-TV Channel
75 In all five
boroughs of New York City DeNonnoProdInc@aol.com October 17, 2008 (Friday) 7:00
pm Renaissance
Lecture – Cristoforo Colombo e l’Umanesimo (Christopher Columbus
and Italian Humanism
Lecture by
Professor Antonio Rutigliano from New York University in English. Please see
website for details. Sponsored by the Westchester
Italian Cultural Center. 1 Generoso Pope
Place, Tuckahoe Admission: Members, $20; Non-members, $25; Senior
Members $15; Non-members $20; Students $15 Contact: Patrizia
Calce (914) 771-8700 x 109 programs@wiccny.org October 17, 2008
(Friday) 6:30 pm CIAO
Concert-Dinner-Show
Celebrate Italian
Heritage Month in a unique way. Back by popular demand, direct from Italy:
Gruppo Etnico di Mongrassano, CS-Calabria, Italia. Canti Mongrassanesi
Italo-Albanese “Tira Dirittu”. Featuring a stunning film,
pictures and poetry of traditional Calabrian songs. Proceeds benefit
scholarship fund. Sponsored by
CIAO, Calabrian-Heritage Italian American Organization. Maestro’s
Caterers “Grand Ballroom” 1703 Bronxdale
Avenue, Bronx Admission: $95 Contact: (845)
282-7037 or (914) 357-9215 October 17, 2008 (Friday) 7:00 and 9:30 pm “Spit
it Out!”
Written and
performed by Valerie Smaldone and Amy Coleman. When to women from different
worlds meet, they test the boundaries of their lives and take us on an
exhilarating ride. Etcetera Etcetera
Restaurant 352 West 44th
Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues, Manhattan Admission:
Tickets: $20, cover charge: $15 Contact: (212)
399-4141 email@aol.com October 18, 2008 (Saturday) 2:00
pm Mozzarella in
Carrozza!
Children
will have fun learning how to make fresh mozzarella with Chef Joe Piacquadio
from the Iron Tomato in White Plains, New York. For children ages 5 to 12.
Please see website for details. Sponsored
by the Westchester Italian Cultural Center. 1
Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe Admission: Members, $30; Non-members, $38 Contact:
Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 x
109 programs@wiccny.org October
17, 2008 (Friday) 7:00 pm Big Night
Film
starring Tony Shalhoub and Stanley Tucci, as two brothers from Italy, who
open an Italian Restaurant in America. Sponsored
by the Montclair Public Library. Montclair
Free Public Library, Auditorium 50
South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey Admission:
free Contact:
(973) 744-0500, x 2235 refmp1@montlib.org Beginning
October 18, 2008 through March, 2009 Italian for
Children at Westchester Community College
There
are three sections: Sec.
I for 6-8 years old (Beg. Level) – Room 123 Sec.
II for 9-12 years old (Beg. Level) – Room 124 Sec.
III for 9-12 years old (Interim Level) – Room 125 Classes
will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. The cost is $230. Registration
dates are Saturday, October 4, 11, and 18 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the
Technology Bldg., Room 123 (Parking Lot 11). Italian
for parents, relatives and friends of children, (Beg. Level) is given from
November 2008 – March, 2009 from 1:13 – 2:45 pm in the Technology
Bldg. Room 113. The cost is $235. For further information please call (914)
606-6790. Westchester
Community College 75
Grasslands Road, Valhalla Contact:
Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914)
606-6790 CARLO.SCLAFANI@SUNYWCC.EDU October 18 2008 (Saturday) 9:30
– 11:00 am Stony Brook
University/Center for Italian Studies Homecoming Weekend/Breakfast
An
opportunity for Stony Brook alumni to meet for hospitable interaction with
faculty, students and community friends and to become familiar with the
resources of the Center for Italian Studies. Sponsored
by the Center for Italian Studies of Stony Brook University Stony
Brook University Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340 Stony
Brook, New York Admission:
free Contact: (631) 632-7444 October
18, 2008 (Saturday) 2:00
pm An afternoon with
Italian American Author Maria Laurino
Were You Always an Italian? Enjoy readings and discussion of the
author’s work. Sponsored
by the Montclair Public Library. Montclair
Free Public Library, Auditorium 50
South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey Admission:
free Contact:
(973) 744-0500, x 2235 refmp1@montlib.org October
18, 2008 (Saturday) 8:00
pm Beppe Gambetta in
Concert
A
solo performance by the world renowned flatpicking guitarist from Italy.
Featuring guest artists Enrico Granafei on hands-free chromatic harmonica and
Nico DiBattista on DB guitar. Sponsored
by Trumpets Productions. Connolly’s
Klub 45 121
West 45th Street, Manhattan Admission:
$15 Contact:
Enrico Granafei (862) 703-0627 enrimus@aol.com October
18, 2008 (Saturday) 8:00
pm “Vienna Da
Fuscaldo”
Having
its premiere showing in the United States, this film is an emotional account
about a young San Francesco di Paola, and his relationship with his mother
and father in his early childhood up to the time he entered the monastery.
Film is Italian with English subtitles. Sponsored
by the Italian Club of Westchester Community College and C.I.A.O. Westchester
Community College Classroom
Bldg – Room 200 75
Grasslands Road, Valhalla Admission:
free Contact:
Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790 carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu October 19, 2008 (Sunday) 2:00 pm Gino Di Napoli in
Concert
Gino
Di Napoli will sing the best Neapolitan/Italian/American music. Registration
is required. Sponsored
by Islip Library. 71
Monell Ave., Islip, New York Admission:
free Contact:
Gino (631) 242-5808 Dnapoli1@aol.com
October
19, 2008 (Sunday) 3:00 pm Frizzi &
Lazzi, The Olde Time Italian-American Music & Theatre Company
Dr.
Emelise Aleandri, Artistic Director will talk about Carnevale, the annual
Italian festival celebrated on Fat Tuesday. Sponsored
by the Montclair Public Library. Montclair
Free Public Library, Auditorium 50
South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey Admission:
free Contact:
(973) 744-0500, x 2235 refmp1@montlib.org October
19, 2008 (Sunday) 3:00
pm Sedotta ed
Abbandonata (Seduced and Abandoned)
Film
by Pietro Germi. In the past a
statute of Italian law used to absolve a man for the crime of seducing and
abandoning a girl if he married her. Mr. Germi presents this brilliant film
in a comic and dramatic way. Sponsored
by the Italian Club of Westchester Community College and C.I.A.O. Westchester
Community College Classroom
Bldg – Room 200 75
Grasslands Road, Valhalla Admission:
free Contact:
Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790 carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu October
19, 2008 (Sunday) 7:00 pm Italian Night with
Aaron Caruso
Tenor
Aaron Caruso sings regional songs from Italy, Italian classics and operatic
arias in tribute to Italian Heritage and Culture Month. Sponsored
by Gruppo Italiano Sant’Attanasio. St.
Athanasius Church Auditorium 2154
61st Street, Brooklyn Admission:
$20 Contact:
Fred Felleti (718) 614-9683 or (718) 256-5268 October
20, 2008 (Monday) 4:00
pm “Figuring
the renaissance: Leonardo, Durer, Michelangelo and Their Scholars”
Lecture
by Professor David Rosand. This is part of Italy at Columbia Lecture Series.
Lecture is part of a Columbia University course and will begin promptly at
the noted time. Sponsored
by the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies at Columbia University. The
Italian Academy 1161
Amsterdam Avenue, 3rd floor Library, Manhattan Admission:
free and open to the public RSVP:
aj211@columbia.edu Contact:
Allison Jeffrey (212) 856-2306 http://www.italianacademy.columbia.edu October 20, 2008 (Monday) 6:00
pm From
“Terrone” to “Extra-comunitario”: The Evolution of
Racism in Italian Cinema
In
films of the New Italian Cinema such as Rocco e I suoi fratelli (1960), and
Ciao, Professore! (1992), the “Southern question” takes on the
cast of racism, with racial and cultural differences often overlapping. After
the watershed years of the 1980s and 1990s, the discourse on racial identity
and new definitions of ethnicity became full blown with a spate of films that
explored and redefined the boundaries of culture, ethnicity, and otherness.
What does it mean to be ”Italian” in today’s multicultural
Italy? This presentation by Grace Russo Bullaro, Lehman College, will provide
an overview of the current “migration cinema,” tracing the
evolution of the discourse of “racism” from the 1950s to the
current wave of films by directors such as Gianni Amelio, Carlo Mazzacurati,
Francesco Munzi and Ferzan Ozpetek. Light refreshments will be served.
Seating is limited. 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
and 6th Avenues, Manhattan Admission:
free (registration is required) Contact:
(212) 642-2094 October 21 through November 22, 2008 La Guardia
Ready
to go! Actor Tony Lo Biano’s One Man Show about New York City’s
greatest Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia, who gave so much of himself to make
the lives of New Yorkers better. His efforts are still evident today. He was
a courageous and colorful personality who read comics to the children, fought
against corruption and cleaned up city politics setting a new standard for
mayors and politicians in America. This is a special limited engagement.
Presented by MNA Productions, Inc. Di
Capo Opera Theater East
76th Street and Lexington Avenue, Manhattan Contact:
(212) 868-4444 October 21, 2008 (Tuesday) 2:00
pm Senior Citizen
Program - Film
Enjoy
the screening of an Italian movie. Light refreshments will be served after
the film. Registration is required. Please see website for details. Sponsored
by the Westchester Italian Cultural Center. 1
Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe Admission: free Contact:
Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 x
109 programs@wiccny.org October
21, 2008 (Tuesday) 6:00 pm Howard Beach
Columbus Day Foundation Inc. Dinner Dance
Honoring
world renowned Italian tenor Michael Amante; Giovanni Favilli, Deputy Consul
General of Italy New York; Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa, President, Italian American
Museum and Valerie Smaldone Billboard Magazine Award Winner/Journalist. Sponsored
by the Howard Beach Columbus Day Foundation Inc. Russo’s
On the Bay 162-45
Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach Admission:
$135 Contact:
(718) 641-3880 October 21, 2008 (Tuesday) 6:30
pm In the Footsteps
of Palladio: Italian American Women in the Arts
Join the National Organization of Italian
American Women for a very special panel entitled,
“In the Footsteps of Palladio: Italian American Women in the
Arts.” The panel will focus on how Italian American
heritage and gender shaped the artistic work of the panelists
and affected both their professional and personal lives.
Wine and cheese reception at 6:30 pm, followed by the
panel discussion at 7:00 pm. Space is limited. Please RSVP.
Sponsored by the National Organization of Italian
American Women. Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo, New York
University 24 West 12th Street, between 5th and 6th
Avenues, Manhattan Admission: free Contact: Alexandria Don Angelo Kane (212)
642-2003 noiaw@noiaw.org October
22, 2008 (Wednesday) 11:15
am “Puccini’s
La Rondine”
With
guest speaker: Bridget Paolucci. La Rondine is the story of a young woman who
tries to reform her life. Told in waltzes, it is one of Puccini’s
finest masterpieces. Ms. Paolucci’s talk will center on the themes and
characterization of the work. Sponsored
by the Italian Club of Westchester Community College and C.I.A.O. Westchester
Community College Classroom
Bldg – Room 200 75
Grasslands Road, Valhalla Admission:
free Contact:
Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790 carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu October
22, 2008 (Wednesday) 6:30
pm Columbus Alliance
Inc. Role Model Award’s Dinner
Honoring
Mario DeGiorgio, Annamarie Giordano, Joseph Cicciu, William Suriani and Dr.
Teresa McCann MD. Funds raised at the awards night support the charitable
works of the Columbus Alliance. Sponsored
by the Columbus Alliance Inc. Maestro’s
Catering Hall Bronx,
New York Admission:
$65 Contact:
John Biance (914) 328-1816 or Neil Mattera (718)654-1365 October
22, 2008 (Wednesday) 7:00 pm Artist - B. Amore
The
renowned artist will discuss her fames “memory boxes,” a kind of
three-dimensional scrapbook. Sponsored
by the Montclair Public Library. Montclair
Free Public Library, Auditorium 50
South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey Admission:
free Contact:
(973) 744-0500, x 2235 refmp1@montlib.org October
23, 2008 (Thursday) 10:30
am Teamsters Local
237 Retiree Division - Italian Heritage Celebration
With
special guest, TV Film Director/Journalist/Professor, Lorenzo Gigliotti. By invitation only. Sponsored
by the Teamsters Local 237 Retiree Division. Local
237 216
West 14th Street, Manhattan October
23, 2008 (Thursday) 12:00
pm Italian Heritage
& Culture Month Luncheon
To
commemorate the contributions of Andrea Palladio to architecture. Guest
speaker: George Ranali, Dean of the School of Architecture, City College of
New York. Italian food from La Cucina will be served. Sponsored
by the NYC Housing Authority Italian American Association. District
Council 37, Union Headquarters 125
Barclay Street, Manhattan Admission:
$20 Contact:
Bill Russo (212)306-4282 william.russo@nycha.nyc.gov October
23, 2008 (Thursday) 5:30
pm Teamsters Local
237 - Italian Heritage Celebration
With
special guests Assembly member Peter Abbate, Italian music singer, Maristella
, and Author, Sicilian Feasts, Giovanna Bellia LaMarca. By invitation only. Sponsored
by the Teamsters Local 237. Local
237 216
West 14th Street, Manhattan October 23, 2008 (Thursday) 6:00 pm Bronx
Borough President Adolfo carrion – The Bronx Celebration of Italian
Heritage and Culture Month
Honoring Anthony J. Tamburri, Ph.D. Dean
of the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY; Mary
Sansone, Founder and Organizer, Congress of Italian-Americans Organization,
Inc; Patricia Santangelo, President, Italian Heritage Culture Committee and
Presenter of Leoni di San Marco Awards Monsignor John A. Ruvo, Former Pastor,
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Must RSVP to attend. Sponsored by Bronx Borough President
Adolfo Carrion, Jr. Arthur Avenue Market 2344 Arthur Avenue, Bronx Admission: free (open to the public) Contact: Frances Fusco (718) 590 -5665 October 23, 2008
(Thursday) 6:30
pm FIERI
Happy Hour
In celebration of
Italian Heritage and Culture Month.
Sponsored by
FIERI Bronx/Westchester. Trattoria Dopo
Teatro 44th
Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues, Manhattan Admission: $20 fieribronxwest@aol.com October 23, 2008 (Thursday) 7:15
pm Lecture
– Italian Culture and Civilization
Analysis and
discussion of selected Cantos of the Inferno. Canto XVIII. Please see website
for details. Sponsored
by the Westchester Italian Cultural Center. 1
Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe Admission: Members, $20; Non-members, $25; Senior
Members $15; Non-members $20; Students $15 Contact:
Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 x
109 programs@wiccny.org October 23, 24,
25, 2008 7:30
pm Visita ai Parenti
A play by Aldo
Nicolaj. Directed by Vittorio
Capotorto. Featuring the theatrical group, Gli Italici. Performance is in
Italian. Sponsored by
Teatromania in collaboration with la Società Universitaria Promozione
Lingua e Cultura Italiane. Fordham
University at Lincoln Center 113 West 60th
Street at Columbus Avenue, Room 309, Manhattan Admission:
Suggested Donation Contact: Maureen
Gonzalez (917) 214-6954 October 24, 2008
(Friday) 12:30 and 10:00 pm Part of Your Loving and America: The Italian Legacy
Documentary film.
Part of the Tony De Nonno Film Series on CUNY-TV. CUNY-TV Channel
75 In all five
boroughs of New York City DeNonnoProdInc@aol.com October 24, 2008
(Friday) 7:00 pm Italian
Songs – The Way They Should Be Sung
Aaron Caruso
takes us on a romantic journey to Italy with some stops on Broadway, at the
Opera and at the Italian American scene, featurings songs by Mario Lanza,
Andrea Bocelli, Jerry Vale, Lou Monte, Luciano Pavarotti, and Jimmy
Roselli. Il Cortile
Ristorante Italiano 125 Mulberry
Street in Little Italy, Manhattan Admission: $25
cover charge – dinner of your own choosing Contact: (212)
226-6000 or Maria (718) 256-6794 ferskolaw@aol.com October 24
– 25, 2008
Symposium:
Intra Moenia - Palladio and the City
Session One:
Palladio’s Influence on America, Europe and Beyond Session Two:
Palladio and the Civic Realm Session Three:
Modern Palladians All presentations
and panel discussions introduced and moderated by Richard John. Call or check
website for further information.
Space is limited. Please register by October 17, 2008 – www.classicist.org or phone (212)
730-9646, ext. 109 October 24th
at Cooper Robertson & Partners General Society Library 20 West 44th
Street, Manhattan October 25th
at Arthur King Satz Hall, New York School of Interior Design 170 East 70th
Street, Manhattan October 24 through 26, 2008 New
Italian Film Festival at Stony Brook University
Friday, October
24, 7:00 pm, Wang Center: La ragazza
del lago (Girl by the Lake); 9:00 pm, Staller
Center: Il regista di matrimoni (The
Wedding Director); Saturday, October
25, 4:00 pm., Wang Center: La giusta
distanza (The Right Distance); 6:00 pm, Wang Center, Sangue pazzo (Crazy Blood); Sunday, October
26, 3:00 pm, Wang Center: Caravaggio
(followed by Panel Discussion); 7:00 pm, Wang Center: Giorni e Nuvole (Days
and Clouds) These screenings
will be free except for the Friday, 9:00 pm, October 24th event at
the Staller Center. Sponsored by the
Center for Italian Studies of Stony Brook University Stony Brook
University Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340 Stony Brook, New
York Contact: (631) 632-7444 October 25, 2008 (Saturday) 10:00
am Genealogy
Lecture – Three Basic Facts You Need to Know and Where to Find them
This course will
provide information needed to procure the vital records of Birth, Marriage
and Death Certificate to commence family history research. Presented by Tony
Lauriano. Registration is required. Please see website for details. Sponsored
by the Westchester Italian Cultural Center. 1
Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe Admission: free Contact:
Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 x
109 programs@wiccny.org October 25, 2008
(Saturday) 12:00
pm Bella
Italia Mia, Inc. Celebration
Enjoy dancing,
music, wine and food. Featuring
live entertainment by “Raggi Del Sole Music, Inc.” – Franco
Briguglio, and Fernando Caruso, Dance-a-long. Sponsored by Cav.
Senator Serf Maltese and Comm. Dr. Anne Paolucci Christ the King
High School 68-02
Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village Admission: $20
Members; $30 Non-Members; $10 Ages 11 to 18 Contact: Diego
Lodico (718) 426-1246 bellaitaliamia@mail.com http://www.freewebs.com/bellaitaliamia October 25, 2008 (Saturday) 2:00
pm Andrea
Palladio: Architect for the Ages 1508 - 1580
Discussion
on the history of Andrea Palladio, his life and his contributions to Italian
and American architecture. Sponsored
by the Italian American Women’s Center, Inc. Our
Lady of Grace Retreat and Conference Center 29
Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, NY Admission: $5 Contact: Vincenza Russo (718) 380-8380 iawcinc@yahoo.com October 25, 2008
(Saturday) 2:00
pm Concert
of Italian Music
Featuring Enrico
Granafei, singer/songwriter/musician and Kristine Massari, singer/mandolinist
performing traditional Italian and Neapolitan songs. Sponsored by the
Montclair Public Library. Montclair Free
Public Library, Auditorium 50 South
Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey Admission: free Contact: (973)
744-0500, x 2235 refmp1@montlib.org October 25, 2008
(Saturday) 6:00
pm Italian
Night at Galitos Restaurant
Featuring DJ John
Lombardi playing great Italian and Italian-American music, and recording
artist Johnny Mandolin performing live. All you can eat Italian buffet. Galitos
Restaurant 29 Elm Avenue,
Mount Vernon Admission: $25 Contact: (914)
668-0100 http://www.galitosrestaurant.com October 25, 2008
(Saturday) 6:30
pm Ciao America
Film directed by
Frank Ciota. This film was shot entirely in Italy. A Q & A with the
director and lead actor Eddie Malavarca, will follow the screening. Presented
in celebration of Italian Heritage Month. Sponsored by the
UNICO Montclair. The Montclair Art
Museum 3 South Mountain
Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey Admission: $25 Contact: Judy
Vella (201) 506-1993 info@unicomontclair.org October 25, 2008 (Saturday) 7:00 pm La
Quarta Festa D’Italiano
Enjoy dinner and
dancing and a night of Italian heritage, culture, food, wine, coffee and
pastries. Music and songs by the Black Velvet Band. Door prize, 50/50 and
Italian favors. Sponsored by the St. Benedict’s Parish. Father Albert
Hall 2958 Bruckner
Boulevard, Bronx, NY Admission: $50 Contact: Loretta Zaino (718) 828-3403 italysts@aol.com October 26, 2008 (Sunday) 1:00 pm Italian
Charities of America, Inc. Dinner Dance
Honoring Joseph
De Candia, Jr. Michael P. Ricatto, Giada Valenti, Frank Ventura. Music by
Dominic Karcic and the Continental Sound. Please RSVP. Sponsored
by the Italian Charities of America. Roma
View 160-05
Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach Admission:
$85 Contact:
Pat Cangelosi (718) 478-3100 October 26, 2008 (Sunday) 1:30
pm Concert
by the Long Island Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra
Sachem Public
Library 150 Holbrook
Road, Holbrook, New York
Admission: free
and open to the public Contact: (631) 632-7444 October 26, 2008 (Sunday) 2:00
pm Gino Di
Napoli in Concert
Gino Di Napoli
will sing the best Neapolitan/Italian/American music. Registration is
required. Sponsored by
Connetquot Library 760 Ocean Avenue,
Bohemia, New York Admission: free Contact: Gino
(631) 242-5808 Dnapoli1@aol.com October 26, 2008 (Sunday) 2:30
pm Gian
Lorenzo Bernini and his Baroque Creations in Rome
Dr.
Mario Macaluso will lecture about Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the artist who
changed the face of Rome with his artistic creations. Sponsored
by Loggia Glen Cove #1016, Order Sons of Italy in America with the support of
the New York Council for the Humanities “Speakers in the Humanities”
Program. Glen
Cove Public Library 4
Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Cove, NY Admission: free Contact:
Kathryn Grande (516) 676-7436 aigrande@yahoo.com October 26, 2008 (Sunday) 3:00
pm International
Music Festival
Regina
Opera Company’s soloists and guest artists present a concert of songs
and arias in many languages. Regina
Hall 65th
Street and 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Contact: Francine Garber (212) 352-6851 ReginaOpera@yahoo.com October 26, 2008
(Sunday) 3:00 pm A
Puccini Celebration Concert
Presented by New
Rochelle Opera. A selection of arias, duets and ensembles from
Puccini’s beloved operas will be performed by several well-known opera
singers of the New Rochelle Opera. Sponsored by the
Italian Club of Westchester Community College. Westchester
Community College Academic Arts
Theatre 75 Grasslands
Road, Valhalla Admission: $20;
$17 Seniors and WCC Students Contact: Prof.
Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790 carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu October 26, 2008
(Sunday) 3:30 pm Organ
Recital – Music for the King of Instruments
By Joseph Kubler,
Organist and Choir Master of St. Matthias Choir. Sponsored by the
Council on National Literatures and the American Foundation of Italian Arts
and Letters. Church of St.
Matthias 58-15 Catalpa
Avenue, Ridgewood Admission: free Contact: (718)
821-3916 October 26, 2008 (Sunday) 4:00
pm Viva Italia Finale Concert Savor
the sounds of the nationally acclaimed Wagner College Choir, as well as
faculty and student soloists, as they perform the works of Italian masters.
Dr. Roger Wesby, Director. Sponsored
by the DaVinci Society. Wagner
College, Student Performance Center One
Campus Road, Staten Island, NY Admission: free Contact: Camille Cook (718) 420-4126 October 26, 2008
(Sunday) 4:00 pm Costanza
The opera based
on the life of the medieval queen of Sicily (1154 – 1198) and mother,
at 40, of Federico II, Holy Roman Emperor. A musical journey into
Sicily’s “Golden Age”. Sponsored by Our
Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 627 East 187th
Street, Bronx Admission: $35 Contact: John
Marino (917) 478-4545 Oniram59@aol.com October 27, 2008 (Monday) 12:15
pm Fellini’s
8 1/2
Federico
Fellini’s great comic fantasy—an autobiographical film about the
trials and tribulations of film making. A movie director (played by Marcello
Mastroianni), at the peak of his career, is unable to find inspiration to
begin a new production. He escapes from the pressures of reality and retreats
to the safety of his personal fantasies, where he finds the true meaning of
life. Sponsored by the
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY. Queens College
(Room TBA) 65-30 Kissena
Boulevard, Flushing Admission: free Contact: Joseph Grosso (718) 997-5769 joseph.grosso@qc.cuny.edu October 27, 2008 (Monday) 6:00
pm Maria
Labozzetta Reads from At the Copa
With humor and poignancy, these stories expose the social and sexual
turmoil of men and women in “the old age of youth.” In “The
Knife Lady,” a seemingly happily married suburbanite receives a jolt of
sexual panic with the visit of a woman selling knives. The husband in
“Future Games” encourages his wife to have an affair with another
man to save their floundering marriage, and the resulting drama is parsed
through the uncomprehending eyes of their young daughter. These are a few of
the stories whose primary fault zone is the seemingly stable, often secretly
troubled, middle-class marriage seen from various views. Light refreshments
will be served. Seating is
limited. This is part of the
Writers Read Series. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens
College/CUNY. 25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, between 5th
and 6th Avenues, Manhattan Admission: free
(registration is required) Contact: (212) 642-2094 October 27, 2008
(Monday) 4:00 pm Piano
and Violin Concert
Featuring
Arabella Steinbacher (violin) and Robert Kulek (piano) performing music by
Dvorak, Strauss, Gershwin and others. Sponsored by Casa
Italiana Zerilli-Marimo, New York University. Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo 24 West 12th
Street, Manhattan Admission: free Contact: (212)
998-8730 casa.italiana@nyu.edu http://www.nyu.edu/pages/casaitaliana October 27, 2008 (Monday) 6:30
pm Cooking
Class – Under the Tuscan Sun
Learn new and
healthy cooking methods for delicious vegetables, meats and fish. Please see
website for details. Sponsored by the
Westchester Italian Cultural Center. 1 Generoso Pope
Place, Tuckahoe Admission:
Members, $65; Non-members, $75 Contact: Patrizia
Calce (914) 771-8700 x 109 programs@wiccny.org October 27, 2008
(Monday) 6:30 pm Aries
Food and Wine Tasting
There will be
over 20 restaurants featured along with more than 7 beverage providers to
present you with food and drink from all over the world. To support Cerebral
Palsy. Westchester
Renaissance Hotel White Plains, New
York Admission: $125 Contact:
Stephanie Russo (914) 937-3800 ext. 411 October 29, 2008
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm Is Film
a Modern Art?
A lecture by
Professor Francesco Casetti, Yale University. Reception to follow the lecture.
Copies of Professor Casetti’s book will be available for purchase. Sponsored by New
York University, Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò and the Humanities
Initiative, the Department of Italian Studies. The Humanities
Initiative 20 Cooper Square,
5th floor, Manhattan Admission: free Contact: (212)
998-8730 casa.italiana@nyu.edu http://www.nyu.edu/pages/casaitaliana October 28, 2008 (Tuesday) 7:00
pm Una
Serata Musicale
Vocal
selections from Puccini operas to commemorate the 150th
anniversary of his birth. Sponsored by Club Italo/Americano of Greater Green
Bay. Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship Church 1641
Commanche Avenue, Green Bay, WI Admission: free Contact: Janice Galt (920) 432-5947 jwgalt@new.rr.com October 28, 2008 (Tuesday) 7:30
pm Achievements
and Contributions of Italian American Women
Guest
speaker Rita Monte talks about the progress and countless contributions that
Italian American women have made throughout the years. Sponsored
by the Italian Cultural Society of Farmingdale. Ellsworth
Allen Park, Community Building Motor
Avenue (off Merrits Road), Farmingdale Admission: free Contact: Louise LaGatta (516) 822-3461 lmlagatta@juno.com October 28, 2008
(Tuesday) 8:00 pm “Contemporary
Italy and America”
Lecture by
Stanislao Pugliese, Professor of History, Hofstra University, Hofstra Cultural
Center Fellow. This is part of
the Italian-American Experience Lecture Series Fall 2008, “Politics,
Italian Style: 1922 – 2008” presented by Hofstra Cultural Center. Hofstra
University, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center West Plaza Room,
North Campus Hempstead, New
York Admission: free Contact: (516)
463-5669 October 29, 2008 (Wednesday) 12:15 pm Discovering
the Regions of Italy
Whether
you’re planning a trip to Italy or reliving a past travel experience,
these travelogues will highlight several regions in Italy, as well as the
glorious cities of Florence and Rome. Sponsored by the
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY. Queens College
(Room TBA) 65-30 Kissena
Boulevard, Flushing Admission: free Contact: Joseph Grosso (718) 997-5769 joseph.grosso@qc.cuny.edu October 29, 2008 (Wednesday) 1:30
pm “Gangster
as Goblin in American Society”
Like the fabled
goblins gangster figures have caused a great deal of mischief within American
culture in the name of Italian America.
This lecture by Dr. Fred Gardaphé, Distinguished Professor,
Italian American Studies, Queens College examines the history and origins of
the gangster and the impact this figure has had on Italian American
culture. Sponsored by the
Department of Romance Languages, Hunter College and the Calandra Italian
American Institute. Hunter College,
Room TBA East 68th
Street and Lexington Avenue, Manhattan Admission: free Contact: Dr. Maria LaRusso (212) 642-2001 October 29,
2008
Montessori Femminista – Presented by:
Phyllis Povell, Ph.D.
Dr. Povell is
Professor Emerita and former Director of the early Childhood Program at Long
Island University. She is currently working on a book entitled Montessori Comes to America. The
Leadership of Maria Montessori and Nancy McCormick Rambusch. Mass will be
celebrated at St. Thomas More Church at 11:00 am; Brunch is at 12:30 pm; Talk
to follow. Sponsored by St.
John’s University, Italian Cultural Center. Council Hall 8000 Utopia
Parkway, Queens Admission: $10 October 30, 2008
(Thursday) 5:00
pm Propaganda
Cinema Film Series: A Foreign Affair
Directed by Billy
Wilder. In Italian with English subtitles. Speaker: Victoria de Grazia,
Director of the European Institute. Each feature is preceded by a series of short
films (15-20 min), many by Italian directors, promoting the United States
agenda in post-war Europe. The series is co-sponsored by the European
Institute. Sponsored by the
Italian Academy for Advanced Studies and the European Institute. Columbia University,
the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America 1161 Amsterdam
Avenue, Manhattan Admission: $5
suggested donation RSVP:
aj211@columbia.edu Contact: Allison
Jeffrey (212) 856-2306 http://www.italianacademy.columbia.edu October 30, 2008 (Thursday) 6:00 pm Il
Lato Luminoso by Antonella Boralevi – A Talk
About Happiness
A conversation
with the author. Remarks by Renato Miracco, Director of the Italian Cultural
Institute and Arturo Zampaglione, La Republica. Judy Missoni will read
passages from the novel. Cocktail to follow. Sponsored by the
Italian Cultural Institute in New York. Italian Cultural
Institute 686 Park Avenue,
Manhattan Admission: free Contact: (212) 879-4242, ext 361 October 30, 2008 (Thursday) 7:15
pm Lecture
– Italian Culture and Civilization
Analysis and
discussion of selected Cantos of the Inferno. Canto XXVI. Please see website
for details. Sponsored by the
Westchester Italian Cultural Center. 1 Generoso Pope Place,
Tuckahoe Admission: Members, $20; Non-members, $25; Senior
Members $15; Non-members $20; Students $15 Contact: Patrizia
Calce (914) 771-8700 x 109 programs@wiccny.org October 31, 2008
(Friday) 12:30 and 10:00 pm It’s One Family: Knock on Wood
Documentary film.
Part of the Tony De Nonno Film Series on CUNY-TV. CUNY-TV Channel
75 In all five
boroughs of New York City DeNonnoProdInc@aol.com October 31, 2008 (Friday) 7:00
pm Opera
Concert – Bel Canto
Talented artists
from the Metropolitan Opera of New York will present a concert with songs
from the Italian opera, under the direction of Eugene Sirotkine. A reception
with the artists will follow the performance. Please see website for details.
Sponsored by the
Westchester Italian Cultural Center. 1 Generoso Pope
Place, Tuckahoe Admission: Members, $60; Non-members, $75 Contact: Patrizia
Calce (914) 771-8700 x 109 programs@wiccny.org October 31 7:30
pm Celebration
of Giuseppe Garibaldi
Vito De Simone
interviews Mario Fratti. Play: Garibaldi
(in English). Playwright Mario Fratti in the role of Garibaldi. The play, Sogno
Americano, written by Mario Fratti (in Italian) with actress Silvia
Giampaola. Sponsored by John
Michael Marino Lodge #1389, Order Sons of Italy in America. Port Washington
Public Library 1 Liberty Drive,
Port Washington, NY Admission: free Contact: Mario
Fratti (212) 582-6697 or Vito De
Simone (516) 466-6352 October 31 & November 1 6:30 pm Cultural
& Heritage Musical Weekend
Cultural
and heritage weekend presents Italian and Italian American music. Sponsored
by the Italian American Museum (IAM). Queens
Theatre in the Park Flushing
Meadows Corona Park, Corona Heights Contact: James Lisa (718) 592-2196 jcl@giamondo.com [Return
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