Columbus Citizens
Foundation
proudly presents....
the 68th annual
Columbus day parade
monday, oCtober 8
FiFth avenue From 47th to 72nd st.
honoring
I T A L I A N
H E R I TA G E & C U LT U R E M O N T H
M E S E D E L L A C U LT U R A I TA L I A N A
AMERIGO
TO AMERICA
Amerigo Vespucci - 1454-1512
The Legacy of Italians in the Americas
2012 grand marshal
mario J. gabelli
Chairman & CEO, GAMCO Investors, Inc.
OCTOBER
2012
NEW YORK
broadCast live
12:00 - 3:00 pm
Columbus day mass
monday, oCtober 8
the Cathedral oF saint patriCk
9:30am
Columbus Citizens Foundation mission statement
Recognizing the incredible impact that our Italian heritage has
had on our lives and its contribution to our individual successes,
we the members of the Columbus Citizens Foundation dedicate
ourselves to preserving and enhancing the culture, traditions
and values we were so blessed to receive. Furthermore, we will
commit to honor those that came before us by ensuring that their
love of country, family and tireless work ethic are passed to our
children and all future generations. We firmly commit to raise and
distribute financial aid to educate children in need and pledge to
extend ourselves in perpetuating the philanthropic work that has
been synonymous with our Foundation.
www.ColumbusDayNYC.org
www.italyculturemonth.org
[email protected] • 212.642.2027
Contents
A Message from the President/Chairperson
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Mission Statement
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Italian Heritage and Culture Month History
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Members of the Board
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Acknowledgments
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Benefactors and Supporters
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Leonardo da Vinci Award Recipients
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Official Proclamation from the Governor of
the State of New York
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Official Proclamation from the Comptroller of the State of New York
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Official Legislative Resolution
New York State Senate and Assembly
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Official Letter from the
Mayor of New York City
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Official Commendation from the Comptroller of the City of New York
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Official Proclamation from the
Council of the City of New York
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Official Proclamations from the 39
Borough Presidents of the City of New York Official Events and Proclamation Ceremonies
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Borough Contact Persons
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Calendar of Events
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Participating Schools
Elementary through Secondary
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Participating Colleges and Universities
134
Italian and Italian American Institutions
in New York
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Italian Language Resources
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Related References
142
Puzzle
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Special United States Senate Resolution
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Bookmark
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A Message from the
President/Chairperson
October 2012
Dear Friends:
Welcome to the 36th annual celebration of Italian
Heritage and Culture Month. This year the Board
of Directors of the Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee, New York, Inc. has selected as its theme:
“The Legacy of Italians in the Americas” A Tribute
to Amerigo Vespucci: 1454 – 1512.
We join with Italians world-wide to celebrate the
500th Anniversary of the life of Amerigo Vespucci
1452 – 1512, a man whose discoveries of new
lands and sense of entrepreneurship led to America
being named in his honor. We are confident that the
various organizations which historicallly recognize
Italian Americans during the month of October will
especially think about this important contributor to
exploration and discovery.
At this time, I thank all who have suggested and
prepared the final work towards the various posters,
bookmarks, pamphlets, and solicitation of programs
for the booklet of activities for October 2012, all
of which can be found as well on our web site. Our
publications are provided through the generosity of
benefactors, among which are the Columbus Citizens
Foundation, the Office of the Consulate General of
Italy in New York and many other individuals and
contributors.
During these challenging economic times, I am most
appreciative of the response of those individuals
who generously contributed to the development of
our materials as well, to the overwhelming largesse
by our sponsors whose ads are included within. For
without their financial support, we might not have
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been able to produce such a comprehensive view of
all the many activities for Italian Heritage and Culture
Month, 2012.
You are enthusiastically and wholeheartedly invited
to join us in this celebration to partake of, and
participate in, as many activities listed in the calendar
of events as you are able. With all of us, the members
of the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New
York, Inc., a Board second to none in its enthusiasm
and grace of life as “Italophiles”– I encourage you to
celebrate our rich heritage!
Grazie a tutti e buon proseguimento!
Joseph Sciame
Uff. Joseph Sciame
President/Chairperson
Mese della Cultura Italiana
Italian Heritage and Culture Committee
of New York, Inc.
Mother Italy Statue, Hunter College, CUNY
The Board of Directors of the Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee of New York, Inc., with Michael Massimino,
Ph.D., Astronaut, on Columbus Day weekend 2011 during
the awarding of the 2009 Da Vinci Award by the IHCCNY, Inc.
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ITALIAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE
COMMITTEE OF NEW YORK, INC.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee, New York, Inc. (IHCC-NY, Inc.) is to:
• Heighten public awareness of Italian heritage
and culture;
• Coordinate sponsorship of programs that
celebrate Italian heritage and culture;
• Sponsor annually the Italian Heritage and
Culture Month activities;
• Promote the study of Italian language and
culture among all ethnic groups;
• Engender pride in Italian Americans
regarding their own heritage; and
• Encourage positive portrayals of Italian
Americans in the media and with the general
public.
Vision Statement
The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New
York, Inc. will conduct, sponsor and/or participate in
activities throughout the year, with special emphasis
on the celebration of Italian Heritage and Culture
Month.
The vision of the IHCC-NY, Inc. is to be a dynamic
organization in the Italian American community
that will collaborate on and foster an appreciation
of Italian and Italian American contributions to the
world.
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The IHCC-NY, Inc. will:
• Solicit funds to carry out its mission and
fulfill its vision;
• Network with Italian and Italian American
resources to gain active individual and group
participation;
• Assist in promoting Italian heritage, culture,
and language; and
• Provide quality materials to educational,
cultural groups and other entities.
Programs
The IHCC-NY, Inc. will encourage and/or sponsor
programs at schools, colleges, civic entities, ethnic
and other organizations so as to promote Italian
heritage, culture and language; and foster positive
recognition for the contributions of Italians and
Americans of Italian descent to our society.
Adopted 7-14-09
The IHCC-NY, Inc. welcomed an International
Exhibit honoring Amerigo Vespucci, inaugurating the 2012 theme for Italian and Heritage and
Culture Month, held at a Symposium February 2012 at St. John’s University, Manhattan
Campus.
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A Brief History of Italian Heritage and Culture Month
Sponsored by the Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee – NY, Inc. (IHCC-NY, Inc.)
New York’s Italian Heritage and Culture Month will
be celebrating its thirty-sixth anniversary this year,
2012. The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of
New York, Inc. (IHCC-NY, Inc.) has provided more
than three and one half decades of special events,
concerts, exhibits, lectures, and proclamations to
celebrate and to better inform New York, the largest
Italian city outside Italy, and other geographic areas
throughout the United States and the world, of the
important legacy of Italian and ItalianAmerican culture.
It is important to recognize from a historical
perspective that in the spring of 1976, NYC Mayor
Abraham Beame, proclaimed the first “Italian
Culture Week,” from May 17 to 23. The idea for
such progress was proposed to Dr. Leo Bernardo,
Director of the Bureau of Foreign Languages, who
was easily persuaded of the value and importance
of this project. Dr. Bernardo appointed Dr. Angelo
Gimondo as citywide coordinator, resulting in the first
celebration of Italian Culture Week under the auspices
of the Bureau of Foreign Languages of the Board of
Education of the City of New York. Nine years later,
in 1985, the festivities moved to October, to coincide
with various Columbus Day celebrations. By then,
a week had become too short to encompass the
range of programs so the week was transformed to
“Italian Heritage and Culture Month.” As the years
passed, the Governor of the State of New York
and the President of the United States joined in
acknowledging this significant annual celebration in
issuing proclamations in recognition of the heritage
and culture of Italians and Italian Americans.
This pioneering monthlong celebration was
conceptualized by Dr. Gimondo, then President
of the Italian Bilingual Educators Association
and Superintendent of School District 30 in the
Borough of Queens, NYC. Dr. Gimondo, honored
by the Italian Government on several occasions
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including that of Gran. Uff. in the Order of the Star
of Solidarity, was the head of the corps of volunteers
who annually coordinated the celebration of Italian
heritage and culture in the five boroughs of New
York. Dr. Gimondo located like-minded enthusiasm
in Rosamaria Riccio Pietanza, then President of the
Italian Teachers Association of New York. Together
they gathered numbers of educators and administrators
with an interest in language and culture, many of
whom continue to be presently involved with the
IHCC-NY, Inc.
Soon, after inception, the idea to dedicate each year’s
event to a specific theme or personality representative
of the history and culture of Italy and Italian Americans
was conceived. Dr. Gimondo retired as founder and
president of the IHCC-NY, Inc. in December 2006,
after 30 years of outstanding leadership and leaving an
important legacy that continues today. He presently
serves on the Board as a prime collaborator and advisor.
Commencing in January 2007, Cav. Uff. Joseph
Sciame, Vice-President for Community Relations at
St. John’s University, past president of the national
Order Sons of Italy in America, and an IHCC-NY,
Inc. Board member for three decades, was elected
President/Chair of the Board of Directors. Under his
leadership the Board of Directors of the IHCC-NY, Inc.
continues to be composed of eminent representatives
of New York’s Italian and Italian American
community. Each year the Board of Directors selects
a new theme and then proceeds to create a theme
poster and publish a Calendar of Events. The role
of the Board of Directors continues to promote,
coordinate, and manage the monthlong celebration. The themes are herein included for review and
historical importance, and represent many individuals,
concepts and events that have memorialized
the Italian and Italian American movement.
In addition to its efforts to promote heritage and
culture, as well as the annual Da Vinci Award
ceremonies conferred upon distinguished Italian
and Italian American personages, the IHCC-NY,
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Inc. has sponsored a concert in Washington Square
Park in honor of the 100 year birth of Giuseppe
Garibaldi; organized a special anniversary gathering
on the occasion of the 200th birthday of Antonio
Meucci, the true inventor of the telephone; mounted
an international art exhibit from Palermo, Sicily by
Rosa Ponte Fucarino; partnered with the Institute of
Classical Architecture and Classical America in the
500th Anniversary Celebration of Andrea Palladio;
supported the efforts of the Italian and Italian
American community in advancing the cause of the
Advanced Placement exam in Italian at high schools
in the USA; saluted the lifetime achievements of the
late Rocco Caporale, Ph.D., former Board Member;
hosted a special tribute to international playwright
Dott. Cav. Mario Fratti for his recognition of the
play and movie Nine; and participated in annual flag
raising ceremonies at Bowling Green, the site of the
arrival of the first Italian to the New York shores.
Commencing in 2010, the October flag raising has
been held at the “Mother Italy” statue at Hunter
College, NYC, followed by a traditional luncheon
to celebrate Italian Heritage and Culture Month with
the IHCC’s Board of Directors. Most recently, the
IHCC-NY, Inc. can be credited with advocating and
successfully being a leader in the quest to obtain an
official U.S. Congressional Resolution for the 150th
Anniversary of the Unification of Italy. In February
2012 the IHCC-NY welcomed an international
exhibit honoring Amerigo Vespucci inaugurating the
2012 theme for Italian Heritage and Culture Month.
The IHCC-NY, Inc.’s role in concert with the Office
of the Consulate General, now led by Minister
Natalia Quintavalle, as well as with the American
Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI) and the
Italian American Committee on Education (IACE),
has been strengthened over the years to work in
more collaborative ways so as to achieve common
goals in education, heritage, culture, language,
diplomatic respect and a better understanding of
the Italianità that is so very important to the legacy
bequeathed to Italian Americans by their families.
In fact, for many years the Consul Generals of Italy
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have each fully supported the efforts of IHCCNY for which we are most grateful, as well as the
Director of Istituto Italiano di Cultura di New York,
now under the leadership of Dott. Riccardo Viale.
Today, owing to the work of the IHCC-NY, Inc., a
multitude of programs and events are organized
by cultural associations, community centers,
libraries, schools, and university departments of
Italian in the Greater New York metropolitan area
to proudly celebrate October’s Italian Heritage
and Culture Month. Moreover, other states such
as Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode
Island, Washington D.C., Wisconsin, and several
others, have worked to follow the lead of the
IHCC-NY, Inc. and enhanced their activities in
their respective states for the month of October.
For the year 2012, the Board of Directors, joining
with the theme in Italy, determined that it be
appropriate in its role to recognize Italian and Italian
Americans, by celebrating the 500th Anniversary of
the life of Amerigo Vespucci 1454-1512, a man whose
discoveries of new lands, sense of entrepreneurship
and enthusiasm led to America being named after him
in subsequent years.
In the spirit of Vespucci, 2012’s IHCC’s theme is
“The Legacy of Italians in the Americas,” and to that
end, all discoveries by Italians and Italian Americans
can be saluted and hailed in special ways. Indeed, the
legacy lives on!
Below is a chronological listing representing the array
of themes employed throughout the last three and one
half decades to celebrate Italian heritage:
Theme Posters
2011
150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy
2010 Maria Montessori: An Internationally Renowned Educator and Physician
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2009 Galileo Galilei: Father of Modern Astronomy
Giuseppe Petrosino: Italian American Crime Fighter 1860-1909
2008 2007 2006 2005 Andrea Palladio: Architect for the Ages 1508-1580
Antonio Meucci: The True Inventor of the Telephone 1808-2008
Giuseppe Garibaldi: Eroe dei Due Mondi/
Hero of Two Worlds 1807-2007
Celebrating the Italian Genius: The Leonardo DaVinci Legacy
Giuseppe Mazzini: The Political Idealist of the Italian Struggle for Independence
2004 Amerigo Vespucci
2003 Focus on Italian Opera
2002 Constantino Brumidi: Artist of the United States Capitol
2001 Giuseppe Verdi: A Tribute to Italy’s Patriotic Composer
2000 Italy in the Year 2000: Italian Heritage and Cultural Roots at the Threshold of the New Millennium
1999 The Italians of New York: Five Centuries of Struggle and Achievement
1998 New York City at 100: Italian Americans Commemorate the Immigrant Experience (Patria e famiglia)
1997 The Voyages of Giovanni Cabotto:
500th Anniversary
1996 Italy and its Regions (L’Italia delle Regioni)
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1995 Guglielmo Marconi: Centennial of the Radio
1994 Italian Americans in Law: From Beccaria to Scalia
1993 The Legacy of Italy’s Artistic and Cultural Contributions to the World
1992 Cristoforo Colombo 500th Anniversary:
The Legacy Lives On
1991 Italian Americans: The Legacy of Cristoforo Colombo
1990 William Paca: Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Jurist, 3 times Governor of the State of Maryland
1989 Italians Reaching Out: Antonio Meucci, Inventor of the Telephone
Mother Cabrini, Missionary of the Immigrants
1988 Lorenzo Da Ponte/Academia
1987 Year of the U.S. Constitution:
Mazzei and the Italian Contribution
1986 Year of Lady Liberty
1985 Building America
1984 Year of the Etruscans
1983 Italian Culture Week
1982 Italian Culture Week
1981 Italian Festival of the Arts
1980 Italian Culture Week
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1979 Italian Culture Week
1978 Italian Week, Board of Education
of New York
1977 Italian Culture Week
1976 Italian Culture Week
L to R: Minister Natalia Quintavalle, IHCC-NY, Inc.,
Board Members Claudia Massimo Berns and Barbara
Gerard, Ed.D., 2010 DaVinci Awardee Gr. Uff. Matilda
Raffa Cuomo and Uff. Joseph Sciame who presented the
coveted annual IHCC-NY, Inc. Award to the former NYS
First Lady for her lifetime Italian heritage and cultural
contributions.
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Members of the Board
Italian Heritage and Culture Committee
of New York, Inc.
Founding Chairman
Gr. Uff. Angelo Gimondo, Ph.D.
Honorary Chairpersons
Minister Natalia Quintavalle
Consul General of Italy
Dott. Riccardo Viale
Director, Italian Cultural Institute of New York
Comm. Frank Fusaro
President, Columbus Citizens Foundation
Cav. di Gr. Cr. Hon. Dominic R. Massaro
Justice, NYS Supreme Court
Cav. Joseph V. Scelsa, Ed.D.
President, Italian American Museum
Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, Ph.D.
Dean, John D. Calandra Italian American
Institute, Queens College/CUNY
Baronessa Mariuccia Zerilli-Marimò
Trustee, New York University
Officers
President and Chairman
Uff. Joseph Sciame
Vice President
Maria C. Marinello, Esq.
Treasurer
John Mustaro, P.E.
Secretary
Uff. Maria Fosco
Committee Chairs
Co-Chairs, Public Relations
Nancy J. Indelicato
Cav. Dott. Berardo Paradiso
Chair, Marketing
John Battista De Santis
Chair, Membership
William Russo
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Co-Chairs, Special Projects
Cav. Giuliana Ridolfi Cardillo
Barbara Gerard, Ed.D.
Chair, Programming
Cav. Joan Marchi Migliori
Legal Advisor
Josephine Belli, Esq.
Board of Directors
Uff. George Altomare
Claudia Massimo Berns
Frances Bologna
Louis Calvelli
Rosa Casiello O’Day
Hon. Jack Como
Rosanna Coscia
Joseph DiPietro
Cav. Prof. Mario Fratti
Uff. Mico Delianova Licastro
Lucrezia Lindia
Vincent Lipari
Dennis Loiacono
Cav. Josephine A. Maietta
Guy Palumbo
Cav. Mary Ann Re, Ph.D.
Board of Advisors
Stephen R. Aiello, Ph.D.
Stefano Albertini, Ph.D.
Cav. Anthony Brusco
Cav. Anthony Ciappina
Gaetano Cipolla, Ph.D.
Frances Fusco
Angelo Merenda
Joseph Mongitore
Cav. Paul Patanè, Ph.D.
Wanda Radetti
Cav. Frances M. Rello
Cav. Angelo Siciliano
Hon. G. Jack Spatola
Administrative Staff
Dott.ssa Antonella De Gennaro
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Acknowledgments
We wish to express our deep gratitude to:
Minister Natalia Quintavalle, Consul General of
Italy to New York, for her generous, collaborative
support regarding the work of the IHCC-NY, Inc.;
Dott. Riccardo Viale, Director of the Italian Cultural
Institute of New York, and Cav. Dott. Berardo
Paradiso, President of IACE, for their hospitality
and use of Institute for meetings and conducting our
administrative operations;
Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, Ph.D., Dean and
Professor of the John D. Calandra Italian American
Institute, Queens College of The City University
of New York and IHCC-NY, Inc. Honorary Board
Member, and his staff for their technical assistance
and use of the Institute’s facilities in the preparation
of the calendar of events, specifically: Cav. Joan
Marchi Migliori, Dr. Maria grace LaRusso, Carmine
Pizzirusso, Marianna Prestigiacomo, Lisa Cicchetti,
Olga Pappas, Rosaria Musco and Siân Gibby.
John Battista De Santis, Vice President of Webb
Communications, Inc. and IHCC-NY, Inc. Board
Member, for generously donating the art work
and design of the theme, and graphic services
for the various publications and website www.
italyculturemonth.org;
Nancy Indelicato, Board Member IHCC-NY, Inc.,
for developing a brochure, bookmark, and word
puzzle; assembling the respective bibliography and
assisting with media relations for this year’s theme;
Uff. George Altomare, UFT and IHCC-NY, Inc.
Board Member, for facilitating the distribution of
posters and bookmarks to the New York City Public
Schools;
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Lucrezia Lindia, IHCC-NY, Inc. Board Member, for
her work on the annual Essay Contest;
Barbara Gerard, Ed.D., and Maria Marinello, Esq.
for their ongoing contributions in coordinating
various luncheons in conjunction with the “Mother
Italy” Flag raising ceremonies;
And, Gr. Uff. Angelo Gimondo, Ph.D., IHCC-NY,
Inc. Founding Chairman, for his ongoing guidance
and encouragement since 1976 to the present; and
Uff. Joseph Sciame, current President/Chair, for his
willingness to lead this important cultural activity
on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Italian
Heritage and Culture Committee-NY, Inc.
Westchester County, Montfort Academy, Founder, Richard Greco, and Gr. Uff. Stefano Acunto flank Edward
Cardinal Egan and Uff. Joseph Sciame with respective
awards in the name of St. Louis de Montfort and St.
Thomas More.
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2012 Benefactors and Supporters
We wish to express our deep gratitude to the
benefactors and supporters of the Italian Heritage
and Culture Committee of New York, Inc., who
either personally, or in-kind or through their
respective personal and professional associations
have assisted:
Primary Benefactors
Columbus Citizens Foundation
Comm. Frank Fusaro, President
The John D.Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY
Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, Ph.D.
Minister Natalia Quintavalle
Consul General of Italy in New York
Dott. Riccardo Viale, Director
Italian Cultural Institute of New York
John Battista De Santis, Vice President
Webb Communications, Inc. Graphic Artist
Italian Language of Inter-Cultural Alliance (ILICA)
Cav. Vincenzo Marra, President and Founder
St. John’s University
Uff. Joseph Sciame, Vice President for
Community Relations
Grand Patrons
Cav. Vivian Cardia for Associazione Liguri Nel
Mondo
Italian Cultural Center, St. John’s University
Uff. Joseph Sciame, Chairman
NYS OSIA, Grand Lodge Foundation
Thomas Lupo, President
F. J. Sciame Construction Company, Inc.
Frank Sciame, CEO/Chairman
Patron Angels
Cellini Lodge # 2206, OSIA
Luigi Squillante, President
Gruppo Fooding/The N Beverage Group
Sandy Auriti, Ph.D., VP Sales/Brand Development
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Napoli Bern LLP
Paul J. Napoli and Marc J. Bern, Senior Partners
Sponsors
Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere
Gina Biancardi, Founder & President and
Louis Calvelli, Executive Director
Coccia Foundation
Cav. Joseph Coccia, Jr.
Olga R. DeFilippis
Hon. Anthony Gazzara
Italian American Museum
Cav. Joseph V. Scelsa, Ed.D., Founder and
President
Maria C. Marinello, Esq.
John Mustaro, President, United Pugliesi Federation
National Organization of Italian American Women
Betty Santangelo, Esq., Chair
Wanda S. Radetti
www.visitcroatia.com - Tasteful Croatian Journeys
Uff. Joseph Sciame
Maria and Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, Ph.D.
Westchester Italian Cultural Center
David A. Pope, Director and George Albano,
Chairman of the Board
Contributors
Joseph Agresti, Past President UNICO National, NJ
District IV
Hon. Tony Avella
Hon. Jack Como
Gr. Uff. Angelo Gimondo
Dr. Barbara Gerard
Il Club Italiano of Westchester Community College,
Prof. Carlo Sclafani, Faculty Advisor
Anthony Leone
Lucrezia G. and Francesco M. Lindia
Cav. Josephine Maietta
Cav. Joan Marchi Migliori
Robert Patterson, Director, Music at Saint Alban’s
Carmine Pisacreta, Mr. Carmine International Hair
Forum, Inc.
Carol Per Lee Plumb
Patricia Leuzzi Polak
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Cav. Mary Ann Re, Ph.D.
William V. Sotirovich, USA Space Program &
Return to the Moon Committee
Nicholas A. Spilotro
Hon. Peter F. Vallone, former Speaker, NYC Council
Friends
Margaret M. Alessi
Uff. George Altomare
Nicolina R. Astorina Frances Borsellino
Rosa Casiello O’Day
Angelo Corrao
John D’Angelo
Faith J. Felix
Jean M. Vallone Gagliardo
Virginia M. Giovinco
Uff. Aldo Mancusi, Enrico Caruso Museum of
America
Georgianna T. McGuire
Boosters
Doris Felix
Regina Preziosi DeRise
In Kind
Giovanna Auriemma,
Co-hosts Francesca & Antonio Pisano
Souvenir D’Italia www.wrhu.org
Radio Hofstra 88.7FM, Sat. 10:00 am
Tony Pasquale, Ciao Tony,
Radio ICN www.incradio
Mon & Fri, 1:30 to 2:30 pm
and Sat. 10 to 11:30AM
Silvana Romania,
Radio ICN, Contest Festival of Songs, USA
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Leonardo da Vinci Award Recipients
The Leonardo da Vinci Award is the highest
recognition given to a distinguished individual who
has demonstrated exemplary contributions to the
Italian American community by the Italian Heritage
and Culture Committee of New York, Inc.
Prior Recipients to 2012:
Guilio Terzi di Sant’Agata Terzi
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Italy
Gr. Uff. Matilda Raffa Cuomo
Founder of Mentoring USA
Michael Massimino, Ph.D.
Astronaut
Comm. Louis Tallarini, President
Columbus Citizens Foundation
Gr. Uff. Angelo Gimondo, Ph.D.
Founder and President
IHCC-NY, Inc., 1976-2006
Baronessa Mariuccia Zerilli-Marimò
Board of Trustees
New York University
Robert B. Cattell
Past Chairman and CEO
KeySpan Corporation
Comm. Senator John J. Marchi
New York State Senate
Michael Capasso
General Director
DiCapo Opera Theatre
A. Bartlett Giamatti, Ph.D.
President
Yale University
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Dr. Edward J. Mortola
President Emeritus
Pace University
Professor Robert R. Alfano
Director, The City University of New York Center
for Advanced Technology
Cav. Anthony Brusco
Senior Vice President
Applied Graphics Technology
Cav. Professor Mario Fratti
Tony Award winning Playwright of Nine
JOSEPH TUSIANI
2012 Leonardo da Vinci Award Recipient
The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New
York, Inc. is pleased to have selected Joseph Tusiani,
Professor Emeritus, Herbert H. Lehman College, The
City University of New York, as the Leonardo da
Vinci Award recipient for 2012. This award is IHCCNY, Inc.’s highest recognition given to an individual
who has demonstrated exemplary contributions to the
Italian American community. Tusiani is considered
one of Italy’s and America’s premier poets—and
we feel fortunate to celebrate his gifts to the literary
world.
Tusiani earned his doctoral degree in Letters from the
University of Naples in 1947 at the age of twentythree. Soon after, he emigrated from his native town
San Marco in the Gargano Mountains of Apulia, to
live in the Bronx, where he initiated his career in
Italian Studies at the College of Mount Saint Vincent
in nearby Riverdale. Later, he was invited to join
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the faculty at Lehman College in the Department
of Languages and Literature, where he established
himself teaching courses and writing poetry in
Italian. His subsequent encounters with American
poets and writers facilitated his engagement in Italian
American cultural circles, where he was encouraged
to write poetry in English. His poem, “The Return,”
documents his homecoming in 1954 and earned him
the prestigious Greenwood Prize, bestowed by the
Poetry Society of England that same year. In 1963, he
was selected among the thirty best-known American
poets of the time to participate in the “Poetry in
Crystal” project, and was invited by then President
John F. Kennedy to record his poetry for the Archives
of the Library of Congress.
Tusiani continued to write and publish his poetry in
American and European publications. It is significant
to note that he also began to employ the Latin language
in his poetic activity, which has earned him the title:
greatest living neo-Latin poet world-wide. He is the
author of seven volumes of poetry in the Gargano
dialect and is the translator of numerous books
and academic publications. What is defining about
Tusiani’s illustrious career has been, and continues
to be, his remarkable and unusual ability to inspire
readers and audiences in English, Italian, Gargano
dialect and Latin on both sides of the ocean. His work
has been the subject of many doctoral dissertations
at several Italian Universities. Tusiani has published
two novels, one in English and one in Italian, and the
list of his translations are too numerous to cite here.
In 2007, he was presented with the Keys to the City
of Florence for his achievements in bringing Italian
literature to American readers. His English and Italian
poems have been published in a special volume titled
Collected Poems 1983-2004 (Publisher, M. Congedo;
2004).
Tusiani’s following poem illuminates the universal
search for ethnic identity:
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ETHNICITY
O new awareness of my ancient light,
What’s then so new about this earth of mine?
Though everything you seem to redefine.
‘Tis but a tale of night excluding night
So I discover what in me was bright
Long before brightness was allowed to shine,
Able at last to trace and underline
Letter and spirit of my simple right.
Now, only now the truth I understandThat, born as mortal as a bird or bat,
Man ever longs for some immortal land
Brother, you came from Erin, I from Rome,
And others started hence—but what of that?
Today migration and tomorrow home.
Joseph Tusiani, Professor Emeritus,
Herbert H. Lehman College, The City
Univeristy of New York.
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Whereas, the Empire State’s greatest asset is its
mosaic of cultures, each of which contributes to
our strength, enrichment, and diversity; New York is
home to many individuals of Italian ancestry, and we
are honored to join with them in celebrating Italian
Heritage Month; and
Whereas, we recognize the many Italians whose
intellectual and creative energies have enriched all
of humanity and, today, history is testimony to the
significant contributions Italians have made to our
state, our nation, and the entire world; and
Whereas, New York’s large and active community of
Italian Americans is proud of its culture, heritage, and
history of contributions to the world; and
Whereas, this year’s observance of Italian Heritage
Month celebrates the quincentenary of the death of
Amerigo Vespucci, pioneering explorer; the life and
legacy of Amerigo Vespucci reflects the creativity and
ingenuity of many Italians who navigated uncharted
waters and discovered new lands; and
Whereas, Vespucci, a financier, cartographer,
navigator, and explorer, fueled his pioneering spirit
and lifelong passion for discovery through travels that
sparked public interest and enthusiasm for exploration,
and it is fitting that this year’s celebration of Italian
Heritage and Culture Month revolves around the theme
of “discovery”; and
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Whereas, our nation is sustained and prospers as
a country of immigrants, and Italian Americans hold
highest respect for their ancestors, ever appreciative
of the pioneering spirit and courage exemplified by
countless brave Italian men and women throughout
history; and
Whereas, all New Yorkers join with individuals of
Italian heritage across America to mark this special
observance and celebration of cultural pride;
Now, Therefore, I, Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of
the State of New York, do hereby proclaim October 2012
as
Italian Heritage and
Culture Month
in the Empire State.
G i v e n under
my hand and the Privy
Seal of the State at the
Capitol in the City of
Albany this twentyfirst day of August in
the year two thousand
twelve.
Governor
Secretary to the Governor
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OFFICE OF THE STATE COMPTROLLER
STATE OF NEW YORK
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Italian Heritage & Culture
Committee of New York, Inc. is honoring the
achievements of Amerigo Vespucci on the occasion
of the 500th anniversary of his death, as well as the
larger legacy of Italian discovery and creativity in the
Americas, for the 36th annual celebration of Italian
Heritage and Culture Month; and
WHEREAS, a financier, cartographer, navigator
and explorer, Florentine native Amerigo Vespucci
participated in historic voyages of discovery to the
West, helped establish that the newly encountered
lands were part of a continent which extended
much further south than previously recognized, and
ultimately gave his name to both continents of the
New World; and
WHEREAS, since the 15th century, Italians and
Italian Americans have advanced the tradition of
Amerigo Vespucci, Christopher Columbus, John
Cabot, Giovanni da Verrazzano and others, making
discoveries and creative contributions in every field
of human endeavor and helping the societies of the
Americas flourish; now let it be
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PROCLAIMED, that State Comptroller Thomas P.
DiNapoli does hereby applaud the pioneering spirit
of Amerigo Vespucci and all the men and women who
followed in his path; and be it further
PROCLAIMED, that throughout this month of
October, two thousand twelve, Comptroller DiNapoli
does join with the Italian Heritage & Culture
Committee of New York, Inc. and the people of New
York in celebrating the Italian legacy in the Americas,
and remembering the courage, determination,
ingenuity and thirst for knowledge that helped build
our country.
Thomas P. DiNapoli
State Comptroller
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State of New York
Legislative Resolution
Senate No. 5460
Assembly No. 1625
BY: Senator Griffo
BY: M. of A. Lupardo
MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2012 as Italian Heritage and Culture
Month in the State of New York
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body
to pay tribute to those whose true purpose and worthy
accomplishment foster a spirit of community as they
promote and recognize the goals and ideals of the rich
cultural heritage of the Italian community; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
October 2012 as Italian Heritage and Culture Month in
the State of New York, the theme of which is this year
“Amerigo to America; The Legacy of Italians in the
Americas,” marking the 500th Anniversary of the death of
Amerigo Vespucci, from whom America derives its name;
and
WHEREAS, The quincentenary of the death of Amerigo
Vespucci is an occasion to commemorate not only the
explorations of Amerigo Vespucci in Mundus Novus, the
New World, but also to celebrate the ongoing discoveries,
creativity and ingenuity of Italians in the New World; and
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WHEREAS, Vespucci, born and raised in Florence,
Italy was an Italian financier, cartographer, navigator
and explorer; working for the Medici family, he was
sent to Seville, Spain to further the Medici’s business
interests; he was involved in securing provisions for
one of Columbus’voyages and, subsequently, under
the auspices of the King of Spain and then the King of
Portugal, Vespucci, himself participated as an observer and
navigator in, possibly, four voyages to the West in search
of a route to the Indies; and
WHEREAS, Unlike Columbus, he was the first to
recognize that the land they had reached was part of a new
continent; and
WHEREAS, In 1509, the cartographer Waldseemuller
named that land America, having been familiar with the
Vespucci Letters depicting the geography, people and
culture of that new, separate land; and
WHEREAS, Vespucci’s pioneering, courageous spirit
has continued in the legacy of Italian Americans whose
creativity was part of the founding doctrines of the
United States; the expansion, building and beautifying of
America; and the scientific and technological discoveries
and space explorations of modern times; and
WHEREAS, Italian Americans are involved in every
field of endeavor just as their counterparts in South
America have contributed to the development of Brazil,
Argentina, Uruguay and Venezuela; and
WHEREAS, This year’s Italian Heritage and Culture
Month celebration began in February with a special
Vespucci conference at St. John’s University, Manhattan
campus featuring a distinguished Florentine panel and
traveling exhibit; and, on October 5, 2012, Joseph
Sciame, President and Chairman of the Italian Heritage
and Culture Committee of New York, Inc. will officiate
at the Committee’s annual noon Columbus weekend flag
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raising ceremony at the Mother Italy statue at Hunter
College, kicking off the observation of Italian Heritage and
Culture Month and many October events, lectures, panels,
receptions and proclamations will feature the Vespucci
theme of “discovery”; and
WHEREAS, The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee
of New York, a not-for-profit organization, was founded in
1976; Dr. Angelo Gimondo, its Founding Chairman, has
played a leadership role since the beginning; its Board of
Directors is composed of prominent representatives of New
York’s Italian-American community, and Joseph Sciame
continues to ably serve as its President and Chairman; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of Italian Heritage and
Culture, which began as a weeklong event, has grown to a
monthlong celebration of special events and programs
organized and hosted by cultural associations, community
centers, libraries, schools and universities
during the month of October; and
WHEREAS, Each October is dedicated to a specific
theme or personality representative of the history and
culture of Italy and Italian-Americana; October 2012
marks the 36th Anniversary of Italian Heritage and Culture
Month; and
WHEREAS, Italian-American cultural events and
programs venerating Italian history, culture, and the many
significant contributions of Italians, Italian-Americans, and
Italian culture to America will take
place throughout New York State during this special month
for people of all cultures to enjoy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its
deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
to proclaim October 2012 as Italian Heritage and Culture
Month in the State of New York; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably
engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M.
Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York, and Joseph
Sciame, President and Chairman of the Italian Heritage and
Culture Committee of New York, Inc.
ADOPTED IN SENATE ON
June 19, 2012
By order of the Senate
Francis W. Patience, Secretary
ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY ON
June 21, 2012
By order of the Assembly
Laurence R. Kretzler, Clerk
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The City of NewYork
Office of the Mayor
New York, N.Y. 1007
October 2012
Dear Friends:
It is a great pleasure to join the Italian Heritage
& Culture Committee of New York, Inc. in
celebrating Italian Heritage and Culture Month
2012.
From Arthur Avenue to Bensonhurst, our
residents of Italian descent have made a tremendous
impact on New York culture, and it is impossible
to imagine our City without the contributions of
the more than 600,000 Italian-Americans who call
it home. This month is a wonderful opportunity
to recognize the hard work and perseverance of
Italian New Yorkers, and celebrate their many
accomplishments in a variety of fields, from politics
and law, to music and sports. Throughout October,
New Yorkers of all backgrounds will be able to
experience the sights and sounds of Italian culture
by participating in a series of festivals, parades,
lectures and other events. This year also marks the
quincentenary of the death of the Italian explorer
Amerigo Vespucci, the man who gave our country
its name, and we are proud to commemorate not
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only his legacy, but also the legacy of all ItalianAmericans who have made our City what it is today.
On behalf of the City of New York, please
accept best wishes for a terrific month and continued
success.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Bloomberg
Mayor
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PRESENTED TO
ITALIAN HERITAGE AND
CULTURE COMMITTEE
OF NEW YORK, INC.
For its dedication to celebrating the contributions of
Italians and Italian Americans in this country; for helping
raise awareness of Italian heritage and culture; for three
decades of outstanding events during the annual Italian
Heritage and Culture month; and for its tremendous
contributions to the City of New York.
John C. Liu
Comptroller
October 1, 2012
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The Council of the City of New York is proud to
honor the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New
York, Inc. in celebration of its 36th Annual Italian Heritage
and Culture Month; and
WHEREAS: For thirty-six years, the Italian Heritage
and Cultural Committee of New York, Inc. (IHCC-NY, Inc.)
has provided special events, concerts, exhibits, lectures,
and proclamations to celebrate and to better inform New
York City—the largest Italian city outside Italy—and
other geographic areas throughout the United States and
the world, of the important legacy of Italian and Italian
American culture; and
WHEREAS: The IHCC-NY, Inc. also sponsors the
annual Italian Heritage and Culture Month activities,
promotes the study of Italian language and culture among
all ethnic groups, engenders pride in Italian-Americans
about their own rich history, and encourages positive
portrayals of Italians and Americans of Italian descent in
the media and with the general public; and
WHEREAS: The theme of this year’s Italian Heritage
and Culture Month—“Amerigo to America: The Legacy
of Italians in America”—celebrates the quincentenary
of the death of Amerigo Vespucci, from whom America
derives its name. This occasion commemorates not only
the explorations of Amerigo Vespucci in Mundus Novus
but also celebrates the ongoing discoveries, creativity and
ingenuity of Italians in the New World; and
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WHEREAS: The story of the Italian people is an
essential part of the narrative of the United States. The
values of Italian community—love of family, a strong work
ethic, and a great respect for heritage—are American
values. Just as Italians and Italian-Americans have
strengthened the fabric of our own nation as a place of
unity and progress, we stand together to recognize this
important milestone and reflect not only upon Italy’s rich
heritage, but its great future as well; now, therefore
BE IT KNOWN: That the Council of the City of New
York—including the undersigned members of its ItalianAmerican Caucus—is proud to honor
The Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee of New York, Inc.
for fostering a greater awareness and appreciation for the
extraordinary roles that
Italians and Italian-Americans have played in shaping
New York City and the world.
Signed this 1st day of October in the year Two Thousand
Twelve.
CHRISTINE C. QUINN
Speaker
For the Entire Council
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Members of the Italian American Caucus
City Council of New York
JAMES F. GENNARO
Council Member, 24th District
Queens
VINCENT J. GENTILE
Council Member, 43rd District
Brooklyn
DANIEL R. GARODNICK
Council Member, 4th District
Manhattan
JAMES VACCA
Council Member, 13th District
Bronx
PETER F. VALLONE Jr.
Council Member, 22nd District
Queens
ERIC ULRICH
Council Member, 32nd District
Queens
DOMENIC M. RECCHIA, Jr.
Council Member, 47th District
Brooklyn
JAMES S. ODDO
Minority Leader, 50th District
Staten Island
VINCENT M. IGNIZIO
Council Member, 51st District
Staten Island
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Whereas:
The Italian Heritage and Culture
Month has been celebrated for more than a quarter
century with special events, exhibits, lectures and
proclamations to commemorate Italy’s history and
culture; and
Whereas:
The 36th Italian American Heritage
and Culture Month is being celebrated city-wide
in honor of Amerigo Vespucci, from whom
America derives its name. This year’s theme is
“Amerigo to America: The Legacy of Italians in
the Americas” ; and
Whereas: I extend my gratitude and appreciation to
the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New
York, Inc. and its dedicated members for keeping
alive the legacy of the Italian culture.
Now, therefore, I, Ruben Diaz Jr., President of
the Borough of The Bronx, pay tribute to our ItalianAmerican community and the cultural, political, and
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scientific contributions Italian-Americans have made
to our great borough, city and country. I do hereby
proclaim October 2012 as
“Italian-American Heritage and
Culture Month”
Ruben Diaz Jr.
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W
hereas, in recognition of Italian-American
Heritage and Culture Month, and with Brooklyn
being home to everyone from everywhere and
boasting the largest population of Italian-Americans
if we include our southwestern suburb of Staten
Island, it is most fitting that we Brooklynites take
note of the important cultural, political, educational,
and social aspects of Italian heritage and culture,
from Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, to Galileo, the
father of modern astronomy, to Maria Montessori,
the innovative educator, and all those in between and
after who have greatly enriched the quality of life in
our borough, our nation, and the world; and
W
hereas, Brooklyn joins in the New York Citywide celebration of the 36th annual Italian
Heritage and Culture Month—whose theme this year
is “Amerigo to America: The Legacy of Italians in the
Americas,” marking the quincentenary of the death
of Amerigo Vespucci, from whom America derives
its name—as we gather to pay tribute to the vibrant
Italian heritage that is reflected throughout our great
borough, from its unsurpassed Italian cuisine to
all areas of public service, and to recognize those
distinguished citizens of Italian descent who have
made outstanding contributions to the betterment of
our borough, state, and nation; and
W
hereas, on behalf of all Brooklynites, I salute
and commend President and Chairman Cav.
Uff. Joseph Sciame and the members and supporters
of the Italian Heritage & Culture Committee of
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New York, which has provided more than 35 years
of special events, concerts, exhibits, lectures, and
proclamations to celebrate and to better inform New
York, the largest Italian city outside of Italy, and other
geographic areas throughout the United States and the
world, of the important legacy of Italian and ItalianAmerican culture, and I thank all those present for
helping to make Brooklyn a better place to live, work,
and raise a family;
N
ow, therefore, I, Marty Markowitz, President of
the Borough of Brooklyn,
do hereby proclaim the month of October, 2012
Italian Heritage and Culture Month
I
n witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal of the Borough of Brooklyn
to be affixed this 15th day of June, 2012.
______________________________
President of the Borough of Brooklyn
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WHEREAS, We are proud to commemorate those
cultures that preserve the diversity of our City and foster
the multifaceted identity that has so enriched our civic
identity; and
WHEREAS, New York State is home to more Italian
Americans than any other state in the union, and the proud
influence of Italian culture on our city is one that we hold
in great regard; and
WHEREAS, Italian Heritage and Culture Celebration
Month affords us an opportunity each year to reflect on
the contributions of Italians and Italian Americans to the
culture of New York, and this year is particularly special as
we commemorate Amerigo Vespucci; and
WHEREAS, New York is made strong by an appreciation
for and celebration of our many cultural influences, and we
are grateful to the Italian Heritage & Culture Committee
of New York, Inc. for all of their work putting together this
year’s events and programs;
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NOW, therefore, I, Scott M. Stringer, hereby declare this
October 2012 “Italian Heritage & Culture Celebration
Month” in the Borough of Manhattan.
In witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of
the Borough of Manhattan to be
affixed.
Scott M. Stringer
President, Borough
of Manhattan
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Whereas, this year’s Italian Heritage and Culture
Month celebrates the quincentenary of the death of
Amerigo Vespucci from whom America derives its
name; and
Whereas, this magnificent milestone will mark not
only the explorations of Amerigo Vespucci, but also
celebrate the ongoing discoveries, creativity and
ingenuity of Italians in the New World; and
Whereas, more than 26 million Americans of Italian
decent live in the U.S., including Queens County
which is said to have the largest number of Italian
Americans living outside of Italy; and
Whereas, the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee
of New York, Inc., Queens, has organized events,
concerts, exhibits and lectures celebrating Italian
culture for more than 36 years.
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Now, therefore, I, Helen M. Marshall, President of
the Borough of Queens in the City of New York, do
hereby proclaim the month of October, 2012 as
ITALIAN HERITAGE AND
CULTURE MONTH
In Queens
Done at Queens Borough Hall, Kew Gardens, in the
City of New York, on this first day of October in the
year two thousand and twelve.
Helen M. Marshall
President of the Borough of Queens
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Whereas:
Staten Island is home to more ItalianAmericans than any other County in the United States of
America; and
Whereas:
To celebrate the myriad contributions
Italian-Americans have made to the social, cultural, and
economic well-being of our City, State, and Nation,
the Borough President’s Office created Staten Island’s
Columbus Day Parade in 1991, which has become a
favorite October tradition for all those who are ItalianAmerican, or just Italian at heart; and
Whereas:
Each year, the Board of Directors of the
Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New York,
Inc., selects a theme, this year “Amerigo to America; The
Legacy of Italians in the Americas”; and
Whereas:
Staten Islanders of all ethnic backgrounds
applaud Italian-American New Yorkers for their
commitment to sharing the wonders of Italian culture
with us, for their status as model citizens and for their
remarkable record of service to our City,
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES P. MOLINARO
President of the Borough of Staten Island, by virtue
of thepower and authority vested in me by the laws of
the City and State of New York, do hereby proclaim the
month of October 2012 as
ITALIAN HERITAGE AND
CULTURE MONTH
in the Borough of Staten Island.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of the Borough of Staten Island
this 1st day of October in the year of Our Lord,
Two Thousand Twelve
James P. Molinaro
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2012 Official Events and
Proclamation Ceremonies
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz’s
Italian Heritage and Culture Month Proclamation
Ceremony
October 4
6:30 pm
The Honorable Marty Markowitz will host a proclamation
ceremony in honor of Italian Heritage and Culture
Month. Sponsored by Brooklyn Borough President Marty
Markowitz.
Brooklyn Borough Hall
209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn
Admission: invitation only
Contact: Camille Socci (718) 802-4047
[email protected]
Bronx
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz’s Italian
American Heritage and Culture Month Celebration
October 10
5:30 pm
The Honorable Ruben Diaz invites you to the official
Bronx celebration of Italian American Heritage and the
contributions of Amerigo Vespucci to America. Sponsored
by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz.
Admission: free; space is limited; RSVP is required
Contact: Sonia Malave-Negron (718) 590-3989
[email protected]
Manhattan
New York City Comptroller’s Salute to Italian
Heritage and Culture Month
October 16
5:30 – 7:30 pm
New York City Comptroller Honorable John C. Liu will
hold a commemorative ceremony for Italian Heritage and
Culture Month.
Surrogate’s Courthouse
31 Chambers Street, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: (212) 669-4315
[email protected]
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New York State Comptroller’s Salute to Italian
Heritage and Culture Month
Date/Time: TBA
Contact: Uff. Joseph Sciame (718) 990-1941)
[email protected]
Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer’s
Proclamation Celebration and Reception for Italian
Heritage and Culture Month
Date to be announced
The Honorable Scott M. Stringer celebrates Amerigo to
America: The Legacy of Italians in the Americas honoring
distinguished Italian and Italian Americans for their
contributions to Italian heritage, culture and New York
City. Sponsored by Manhattan Borough President, Scott
M. Stringer, in collaboration with the Italian Heritage and
Culture Committee of New York, Inc.
Location TBA
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Maggi Peyton (212) 669-2728 mpeyton@
manhattanbp.org or Nancy Indelicato (212) 662-8264
[email protected]
Queens
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall’s Italian
Heritage and Culture Ceremony
October 30
7:00 pm
An annual tribute to the year’s theme to celebrate
“The Legacy of Italians in the Americas: A Tribute to
Amerigo Vespucci: 1454 – 1512.” The Honorable Helen
Marshall presents awards to distinguished individuals
in the Borough of Queens. Tenor Christopher Macchio
to perform at ceremony. Sponsored by the Office of the
Borough President and coordinated by the Italian Heritage
and Culture Month Committee of Queens.
St. John’s University Marillac Terrace
8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, New York
Contact: Uff. Joseph Sciame (718) 990-1941 or (718)
990-5892
[email protected]
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Staten Island
Staten Island Borough President James P. Molinaro’s
Italian Heritage and Culture Month Ceremony
September 30 12:00 pm
The Honorable James Molinaro hosts a ceremony
celebrating Italian Heritage and Culture Month honoring
distinguished Staten Island residents. Sponsored by Staten
Island Borough President James Molinaro.
New Dorp High School
465 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island
Admission: (by invitation only)
Contact: Joanne Nuzzo (718) 816-2133
Fax: (718) 816-2376
[email protected]
Annual Staten Island Columbus Day Parade
September 30 1:00 pm
The Grand Marshal will lead annual parade with Borough
President James P. Molinaro and community residents.
Sponsored by Staten Island Borough President James
Molinaro.
Beginning at New Dorp High School, New Dorp Lane
and Mill Road, Staten Island
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Joanne Nuzzo (718) 816-2133
[email protected]
Westchester County Proclamation Ceremony in Honor
of Italian Heritage and Culture Month
October 15
6:00 pm
Commemorating “The Legacy of Italians in the
Americas; A Tribute to Amerigo Vespucci: 1454 – 1512,”
with special recognition of outstanding students and
teachers of Italian language in Westchester. Business
attire. Sponsored by the Westchester County Board
of Legislators, Chairperson Kenneth W. Jenkins, and
Westchester Coalition of Italian American Organizations.
800 Michaelian Office Building
Eighth Floor Legislative Chambers and Rotunda
148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY
Contact: (914) 606-6790 (RSVP by October 8, 2012)
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Borough Contact Persons
Posters, Bookmarks and Calendar of Events may be
acquired by contacting the following persons:
Bronx
Frances Fusco
Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Belmont Branch of
the New York Public Library
610 East 186th Street, Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 933-6410
Patricia Filomena
UFT Bronx Borough Office
2500 Halsey Street
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 379-6200
Brooklyn
Anthony Sclafani
UFT Brooklyn Borough Office
335 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 852-4900
Manhattan
James Morgan
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
686 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
(212) 879-4242
Olga Pappas
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
25 West 43rd Street, 17th floor
New York, NY 10036
(212) 642-2094
Nancy J. Indelicato
310 West 106th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 662-8264
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Uff. George Altomare
UFT Headquarters
52 Broadway, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10004
(212) 598-7771
Queens
Uff. Joseph Sciame
Vice President for Community Relations
St. John’s University, Administration Building
Newman Hall, Room 155
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
(718) 990-1486/1941
Mary Vaccaro
UFT Queens Borough Office
97-77 Queens Boulevard, 5th Floor
Rego Park, NY 11374
(718) 275-4400
Angie Markham
Federation of the Italian American Organizations of
Queens, Inc.
29-21 21st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 204-2444
Staten Island
Michela Traetto
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
420 Tompkins Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-1608
Emil Pietro Monaco
UFT Staten Island Borough Office
4456 Amboy Road
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 605-1400
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Long Island
Cav. Josephine A. Maietta
AIAE, AATI-LI, IACE, NIAF, IHCC-NY, Inc.
Robbins Lane Elementary School
157 Robbins Lane
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5804
Westchester
David A. Pope
Director
Westchester Italian Cultural Center
Generoso Pope Place
Tuckahoe, NY 10707
(914) 771-8700
New Jersey
Cav. Mary Ann Re, Ph.D.
Director
Coccia Institute for the
Italian Experience in America
One Normal Avenue
Dickson Hall, Suite 171
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 655-4038
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Calendar of Events
Presentation: Study Abroad in Italy
TBA 12:45 – 2:15 pm
Baruch College students are invited to learn about a
range of exciting opportunities to visit and study in Italy.
Returning students will share their experiences; the
application process and available financial aide will also
be discussed. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored
by the Italian American Association and the John D.
Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/
CUNY.
Baruch College
55 Lexington Avenue, Room VC-10-170, Manhattan
Admission: free
Contact: Dr. Nancy Ziehler (646) 312-2164
fax: (646) 312-2156
[email protected]
Exhibit: “Strangers in a Strange Land: A History of
Italian-Language American Imprints 1890-1945”
September 4 through November 3
(Monday – Saturday) 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
This exhibition presents 150 items, including books,
pamphlets, newspapers, broadsheets, posters and
chromolithographs reflecting a once thriving Italian
language book publishing industry in the U.S. Works
by Bernardino Ciambelli, Riccardo Cordiferro, Arturo
Giovannitti, Carlo Tresca and Luigi Galleani that explore
poetry, political philosophy, and history will be on
display. Sponsored by The Grolier Club.
The Grolier Club
47 East 60th Street, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: James Periconi (212) 889-1989
[email protected]
Book Presentation:
Bella Fortuna by Rosanna Chiofalo
September 5
2:00 pm
In her enchanting debut novel, Bella Fortuna, Rosanna
Chiofalo evokes the extraordinary beauty of Venice, the
charm of a close-knit New York neighborhood, and the
joys of friendship, family, and surprising second chances.
Book signing reception will follow. Sponsored by
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Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: free. Donations are welcome.
Registration is required.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Book Presentation: Lampedusa: cronache dall’isola che
non c’è by Laura Bastianetto e Tommaso della Longa
September 5
6:00 pm
A year ago Italy as a whole became aware of Lampedusa
because of the landings of thousands of people from the
coasts of North Africa. During those days we heard of
emergencies, invasions, and the anger of the locals. We
also heard the myriad Italian political views on the issue
of an island that, for all practical issues, is ignored by
most for a good 300 days a year. But Lampedusa has for
years been the destination of ships coming from Africa
and the islanders still find themselves having to cope with
difficult situations caused by the abandonment of the state
that comes only after the cameras are gone. For many
immigrants Lampedusa is one of the doors to Europe; for
others it has been the end of the dream, the encounter with
reality and with death. Lampedusa: cronache dall’isola
che non c’è (Ensemble, 2011) chronicles fifteen stories of
the thousands who have reached the island’s shores. Laura
Bastianetto and Tommaso della Longa will be present,
accompanied by Stefano Vaccara, Executive Editor
America Oggi / Oggi7, and Anthony Julian Tamburri,
Dean, Calandra Institute. Sponsored by the John D.
Calandra Italian American Institute,
Queens College/CUNY.
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, (between 5th & 6th
Avenues), Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: (212) 642-2094.
Please note that seating is limited.
www.qc.edu/calandra
Film Screening: Umberto E
September 7
7:00 pm
Directed by Anton Evangelista (2010)
Anton Evangelista is a New York City-based filmmaker.
After graduation, he found a niche as a storyboard artist
for advertising agencies, while landing acting roles in a
variety of renowned films. He also worked as an Italian
translator for Martin Scorsese and Dante Ferretti on The
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Age of Innocence. His first short film, Beyond Reason
(1995), went on to play at many international film
festivals, as did his film Intervention (2002), an awardwinning, character-driven love story, taking place in 1968.
Umberto E is the epic story of Umberto Evangelista, a
dynamic and charming ninety-year-old Italian immigrant
living in New York City. The movie depicts his real life
Cinderella tale, in which he chooses love and forgiveness
as his weapons of revenge (45 minutes). Q & A with
director Anton Evangelista will follow. Sponsored by
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10, Non-Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Book Reading and Roundtable Discussion:
The Godfather Effect
September 10 7:00 pm
Author Tom Santopietro will read from his book The
Godfather Effect an “amusing fusion of memoir and
cultural critique, focusing on the family saga none of
us could refuse.” Guided by questions from the panel,
Santopietro examines the global influence of Francis
Ford Coppola’s Godfather trilogy which ultimately
awakened his Italian roots. Roundtable panel participants
include: Aileen Sirey, Ph.D., NOIAW Founder and Chair
Emeritus; Honorable Ralph J. Lamberti, former Borough
President Staten Island; Michael J. Fressola, Arts Editor,
Staten Island Advance; Joan Marchi Migliori, NOIAW
member and Director for Community and International
Programs, John D. Calandra Italian American Institute,
Queens College/CUNY. Refreshments and book signing
immediately follow the program. Seating is limited.
Sponsored by National Organization of Italian American
Women.
The Richmond County Yacht Club
142 Mansion Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: NOIAW Members: $25; Non members: $30
Register in advance at [email protected]
Contact: (212) 642-2003
Film Screening: Benvenuti al Sud
September 11 2:00 pm
Benvenuti al Sud (Welcome to the South), is an Italian
adaption of French comedy film Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis
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directed by Luca Miniero. The manager of a postal service
in northern Italy, near Milan, is banished for two years in
southern Italy, in Castellabate, a town near Naples. What
the self-pitying northern hero finds is at odds with his
prejudices. The people of the hilltop town of Castellabate
are admittedly incomprehensible, but they are friendly,
honest and live in a place of heart-stopping natural beauty.
In Italian, no English subtitles (102 minutes). Sponsored
by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members free, Non-Members $10.
Registration is required.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
La Cucina Italiana: Cooking Classes &
Demonstrations. Formaggio: All About Italian Cheese
September 11 6:30 pm
From Asiago to Gorgonzola, Italian cuisine is famous for
its variety of cheeses. Most Italian cheeses are versatile
enough that they can be both savored raw or enjoyed
cooked. Explore Italy’s cheeses and learn how to prepare
delicious dishes. A mozzarella making demonstration and
tasting is presented by “Joe Mozzarella.” Sponsored by
The Iron Tomatoes in White Plains
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $50, Non-Members $60. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Lecture: “The Impact of the Economic Crisis on the
Euro and the Economic Union: The Role of Italy”
September 13 2:20 pm
Join Minister Natalia Quintavalle, Consul General of
Italy to New York, for a provocative and informative
presentation regarding Italy and the European economy.
Sponsored by the Center for Italian Studies at Stony
Brook University.
Stony Brook University’s Harriman Hall, Room 137
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444; fax: (631) 632-7421
[email protected]
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Lecture: “Il Cammino di Padre Pio”
September 13 6:30 pm
Join us for the opening of the exhibit,“ Il Cammino di
Padre Pio,” and to welcome Professor Carlo Sclafani,
Chair, Arts and Culture Center. Sclafani will present
on the beloved saint and his life. Opening reception to
follow. Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10, Non-Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Feast of San Gennaro
September 13 – 23
Thursday – Sunday 8:00 pm
Micheal Castaldo award winning Italian classical
crossover tenor returns to the Feast of San Gennaro. See
website for further details www.michealcastaldo.com. The
feast is located along Mulberry and Mott Streets, between
Canal and Houston Streets. Sponsored by Figli di San
Gennaro, Inc.
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Micheal Castaldo (212) 947-7271
[email protected]
Exhibit: “Il Cammino di Padre Pio”
September 14 - November 15, 2012
Exhibit Hours: Tuesday, Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm;
Wednesday, Thursday 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Saturday
10:00 am to 12:00 pm, hours subject to change.
For the first time ever, this extensive collection of
historical photographs will be on display to pay homage
to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, recognizing the 125th
anniversary of his birth and the 10th anniversary of his
canonization. The exhibit documents the life of Padre
Pio through the photographs of Elia Stelluto. As a young
boy, Stelluto served as an altar boy and then became
Padre Pio’s personal photographer. His photographs
immortalized the various moments of Padre Pio’s daily
life, from the encounters with spiritual children and the
personalities who went to visit, to the moments of joy
and happiness. Stelluto was particularly able to capture
his unique expression during the afternoon liturgies and
the Eucharistic celebrations. In addition to Stelluto’s
photos, the display will include relics as well as a statue
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of Padre Pio, donated by the province of Benevento to
the Federazione delle Associazioni della Campania USA.
This exhibit was made possible by the collaboration of the
Federazione Associazione della Campania USA.
October 19th and 20th: National Centre for Padre Pio
from Barto, Pennsylvania will participate in the exhibit,
displaying relics that have never been seen outside of its
walls. On display from 12:00pm- 8:30pm on Friday and
from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday.
Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center,
Federazione Associazione della Campania USA
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Suggested donation: adults $12, children 18
years of age and under and seniors $6.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Play: Blood Type: Ragu
September 14 &15
8:00 pm
September 16
3:00 pm
Critically-acclaimed one-man play Blood Type: Ragu,
written and performed by Frank Ingrasciotta.
Veteran’s Memorial Hall at the Snug Harbor Cultural
Center and Botanical Gardens
1000 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island
Admission: $30; Students, Seniors, Members, Groups
$25
To order tickets and for further information contact:
Larry Anderson (718) 425-3517
[email protected] or
visit: www.snug-harbor.org/performing-arts/
Genealogy: Italian Genealogy Fair
September 15 2:00 pm
Whether you are just starting or have been searching for
years, this fair will provide an opportunity to advance
your skills with the help of our experts who will be
on staff to answer all of your genealogical questions.
Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members free, Non-Members $10. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
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Family Program: Piccoli Cuochi: Farfalle
September 15 2:00 pm
Making pasta dough by hand and then turning it into a
unique shape is easy, fun and rewarding! Our young chefs
will make pasta from scratch and learn how to make a
quick sauce to enjoy with freshly made farfalle. Presented
by Cathy Blanco. Adult participation must accompany
child. Children under age 5 must be accompanied by a
parent. Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $20, Non-Members $30. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
In Her Own Hand:
Operas Composed by Women 1625 - 1913
September 15 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Dr. April Lynn James broke new ground with her 2003
Harvard exhibit, “In Her Own Hand: Operas Composed
by Women 1625 – 1913.” This lecture recreates the
exhibit for audiences. Through live and/or recorded
music, readings from letters and diaries, pictures, and
other materials audiences follow the development of
opera from 17th century Italian courts to the public opera
houses of 19th century Paris. The journey centers on the
re-discovery of little known scores by women composers,
including: Francesca Caccini, Antonia Bembo, Louise
Bertin, Gabrielle Ferrari, and Maria Antonia, Electress of
Saxony. James describes the challenges of researching and
reconstructing narratives of these women – particularly
if the only record that remains of a female composer is
her work. She also discusses challenges she has faced
as a producer and performer in bringing these works
back before the public. Sponsored by Italian American
Women’s Center, Inc.
Woman’s Club of Great Neck
94 Old Mill Road, Great Neck, NY
Admission: free: Members; $5 Non-members
Contact: Vincenza Russo (646) 515-2744
[email protected]
Roundtable and Photo Exhibition:
“Tribute to the late Judge Giovanni Falcone”
September 17 – 19
6:00 pm
The Italian Cultural Institute will host an exceptional
collection of photographs by Letizia Battaglia, a
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renowned Italian photo-journalist who, with her
acclaimed work, has contributed to narrate the struggle
against the Mafia in her native Sicily. The roundtable
panel will include Italian and American magistrates who
are actively involved in international collaboration against
criminality. For more information please visit: www.
iicnewyork.esteri.it
Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute – NY
686 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Contact: (212) 879-4242
Film Screening: Padre Pio
September 19 11:15 am
This film depicts the amazing story of the life of the
famous monk St. Padre Pio, beloved saint, who died in
1968. Sponsored by Westchester Community College
Italian Club.
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena (914) 606-6790; fax:
(914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Jonathan Galassi reads from Left-handed: Poems
(Knopf, 2012)
September 20 6:00 pm
Left-handed, a new book of poems by Jonathan Galassi,
chronicles in three sections the painful yet liberating
transformation the poet underwent when he discovered,
as a married, middle-aged man, that he was gay. In the
first part, he grapples with growing older and its attendant
regrets; the second section concerns an unrequited
love for a younger man; and the final third is devoted
to describing a new life and love. Together the poems
narrate, in language both elegant and emotionally
revealing, his thoughtful journey to the wisdom of desire.
Galassi, in addition to being a poet, is the president of
Farrar, Straus and Giroux as well as the translator of
Eugenio Montale’s and Giacomo Leopardi’s poetry.
“Galassi’s verses can be pithy and playful, and it’s a joy to
watch the flame light so blue and so high for love in these
poems.” —Interview magazine.
Sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian American
Institute, Queens College/CUNY.
25 West 43rd Street, 17th floor (between 5th & 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
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Admission: free; open to the public
RSVP by calling (212) 642-2094. Please note that seating
is limited and we cannot reserve seats.
For further information see our Web site at www.qc.edu/
calandra
Lecture: “Life and Worship of Saints: Francis of Assisi
and Padre Pio”
September 20 6:30 pm
This lecture will focus on St. Francis, the Franciscan
Order, and the Capuchins. This historical overview of the
Franciscan order and its founding father, St. Francis, will
serve as background to the Franciscan Capuchin Order of
San Pio. Presented in English by Professor-in-Residence
Antonio Rutigliano, New York University. Sponsored by
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10, Non-Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
San Padre Pio Festival Opening Ceremony
September 21 5:00 pm
Mass at 6:00 pm at the Church of the Assumption
followed by a traditional procession from the church to
Depot Square. At the dismissal of the parade, a group
from Agrigento, Sicily will entertain with singing and
dancing. Additional Italian entertainment to follow until
11:00 pm. Food vendors and Italian memorabilia will be
available. Sponsored by the Westchester Italian Cultural
Center.
Depot Square, Tuckahoe, NY located at the Generoso
Pope Foundation Building.
Contact: Lucrezia Lindia (914) 793-6130 Ext. 4285
[email protected]
Art Exhibit: “Discovery”
September 21 to October 30
The Italian American Visual Artist’s Network (IAVANET)
will showcase the work of painters, sculptors,
photographers, designers, and graphic artists who carry
on the great tradition and legacy of Italian excellence in
the visual arts here in America. The work of IAVANET
artists encompasses a full range of expression from pure
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abstraction to representation. Some artists make explicit
reference to Italian and Italian-American themes from
family life to religiosity to pop culture. The exhibit will
open during the Motori and Festa d’Italia weekend. For
exhibition hours please visit: www.casa-belvedere.org.
Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa
Belvedere.
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Francesco Fadda (718) 273-7660; fax: (718)
273-0020
[email protected]
Motori d’Italia and Festa d’Italia –
Italian Car Show and Feast
September 21 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
September 22 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
September 23 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Casa Belvedere’s third annual “Motori D’Italia” car
and motorbike show and the second annual “Festa”
have joined together to create a spectacular fun-filled
experience for the entire family to enjoy. In addition to
an incredible showcase of some of the most recognized
new and classic Italian performance and luxury autos
and motorbikes including: Alfa Romeos, Ferraris, Fiats,
Lamborghinis, Lancias, Maseratis, Vespas and Ducatis,
the weekend festivities will also include art exhibits,
continuous music, Italian food, pastries, culinary
demonstrations and samplings by Master Chefs. Games,
rides and arts and crafts for children, and special wine
tastings sponsored by some Italy’s finest vintners for the
adults. Ticket holders earn a chance to win a trip to Italy,
courtesy of Ciao Italy and Carrani Tours. Sponsored by
the Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere.
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: Adults $10; Seniors $8
Children under 12 free
Contact: Francesco Fadda (718) 273-7660
fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
Concert: Dall’Italia con Amore (From Italy with Love)
September 22
Concert in celebration of Italian Heritage and Culture
Month. Featuring performances by Christopher Macchio,
Marissa Famiglietti, Uncle Floyd Vivino. Sponsored by
the Grand Lodge of New York, OSIA.
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Monroe Theatre, Hofstra University
Uniondale, NY
Admission: $35; $32 OSIA Members; $30 Groups of
20+, $50 VIP seating and reception
Contact: Carolyn Reres (516) 785-4623
San Padre Pio Festival
September 22 5:00 - 11:00 pm
Wonderful entertainment provided by the Generoso Pope
Foundation.
Depot Square, Tuckahoe, NY located at the Generoso
Pope Foundation Building.
Contact: Lucrezia Lindia (914) 793-6130 Ext. 4285
[email protected]
Concorso d’Eleganza VII/Annual Celebration of
Italian Vehicle Excellence and Beauty
September 23 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
A display of “art forms on wheels” as a means of
illustrating one form of Italian culture. Various Italian car
and motorcycle groups will be represented. Owners of
Italian vehicles interested in participating in this display,
please contact Center for Italian Studies, Stony Brook
University 631-632-7444 or email jfusco@italianstudies.
org. Robert Cess, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, will
be celebrated at the Homecoming Event for initiating this
show on campus. Display vehicles will rally on campus
on the lawn adjacent to the Graduate Physics Building and
directly across from the Sports Complex off St. John’s
Toll Drive. (Due to unforeseen construction developments
on campus the campus site for the show may have to be
changed. Please consult the Center’s web page: www.
stonybrook.edu/italianstudies where any updated and last
minute changes will be posted.) Sponsored by Center for
Italian Studies at Stony Brook University.
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444; fax: (631) 632-7421
[email protected]
San Padre Pio Festival Closing Ceremony
September 23 12:00 pm -11:00 pm
Closing procession will be at 7:30 pm from Depot Square
to the Church of the Assumption, Tuckahoe, NY.
Contact: Lucrezia Lindia (914) 793-6130 Ext. 4285
[email protected]
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23rd Annual Italian Heritage and Music Festival
September 23 1:00 and 4:00 pm
Classical Italian songs by award winning tenor and song
writer Micheal Castaldo. Sponsored by DelGrosso Foods.
DelGrosso’s Amusement Park
4352 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd. Tipton, PA
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Micheal Castaldo (814) 684-3538
[email protected]
The Life and Times of Enrico Caruso
September 23 2:00 pm
The story of Enrico Caruso and his family documented
through artifacts and film. Sponsored by the Enrico
Caruso Museum of America.
1942 East 19th Street, Brooklyn
Admission: open to the public
Contact: Uff. Aldo Mancusi (718) 368-3993
[email protected]
Film Screening: Painting Rules (2012), 30 min.
Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno, dir.
The Poetry Deal: A Film with Diane di Prima
(2011), 27 min.
Melanie La Rosa, dir.
September 24
These two films present Italian-American artists and
focus in particular on their relationships with their
creative works. Painting Rules provides an engaging
look at the philosophy and technique of process painter
Jerry Carniglia. Filmed at the famed MacDowell Colony
while he and the directors were fellows, the documentary
shows Carniglia at work and captures the abstract artist’s
creative method and inspiration—the influence of
nature, the importance of being sensitive to the integrity
of materials, and the need to exercise restraint while
assessing a painting’s internal dynamics.
The Poetry Deal: A Film with Diane di Prima is an
impressionistic documentary about poet, prose writer,
playwright, teacher, and political activist Diane di Prima.
She became best known as an important poet of the Beat
movement who broke gender and class boundaries in
publishing her writing. In 2009, the city of San Francisco
proclaimed her its Poet Laureate. Now in her seventies,
di Prima reveals herself in the film as fierce, funny, and
philosophical. Much of her story is told through her
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recorded readings, including one of the unpublished
poem “The Poetry Deal,” which reflects on di Prima’s
relationship with her art. Post-screening discussion with
the directors led by Fred Gardaphé, Queens College,
CUNY. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute, Queens College/CUNY.
25 West 43rd Street, 17th floor (between 5th & 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
RSVP by calling (212) 642-2094. Please note that seating
is limited.
For further information see our Web site at www.qc.edu/
calandra
Lecture: “Literature and Cinema from Adaptation to
Re-creation — Coping with the Complexity of Human
Recollection”
September 27 2:30 pm
Professor Carlo Testa, University of British Columbia,
will examine issues related to Italian American themes.
Sponsored by Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook
University.
Stony Brook University’s Harriman Hall, Room 137
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444; fax: (631) 632-7421
[email protected]
Lecture and Film Screening: Dagli Appennini alle Ande
September 27 6:00 pm
Introductory Lecture by Prof. Jacqueline Reich (Stony
Brook University) and film screening of Dagli Apennini
alle Ande (dir. Umberto Paradisi, 1916). Film adapted
from Edmondo De Amicis’1986 classic book Cuore
(Heart). Live musical accompaniment: Chris Opperman
(Cali School of Music, MSU) and Marco Cappelli
Captions in English: Prof. Marisa Trubiano (Italian
Program, MSU) and Prof. Raul Galoppe (Spanish
Program, MSU). Using Paradisi’s 1916 silent film as
a point of departure, Reich will provide an overview
of the Italian cinematic production focusing on Italian
emigration in the early 20th century while paying special
attention to the transatlantic voyage and arrival in the
new land. Whereas the exploration of the Americas is
often linked to a canonical set of historical navigators and
their discoveries from late1400’s on, this lecture sheds
light on the lesser known cultural explorations of seas,
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lands and people that emigrants engaged in as a part of
their adventure overseas. Sponsored and organized by the
Inserra Chair in Italian American Studies (Department of
Spanish and Italian) in collaboration with the Cali School
of Music and MSU, Co-sponsored by the Coccia Institute
for the Italian Experience in America at MSU. Film
provided by Fondazione Cineteca di Bologna, Italy.
Montclair State University
Cali School of Music, Leshowitz Hall
Contact: Dr. Teresa Fiore at [email protected]
www.monteclair.edu/inserra
The Art of Wine Making
September 27 6:30 pm
Melissa Prospero, owner of Prospero Winery in
Pleasantville, will take an in-depth look at the art of
making wine at home. She will discuss techniques,
supplies, products, and equipment needed for making
“world-class wine in your own home.” Prospero Winery
is a supplier of winemaking equipment, supplies, and
grapes to both amateur and professional wine producers,
nationwide. A tasting of locally produced wines will
accompany the workshop. Sponsored by Westchester
Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $35, Non-Members $45. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Mercer County Italian American Festival
September 27 – 30
Thursday 5:00 pm – 10:00
pm; Friday 12:00 noon – 10:00 pm; Saturday 12:00
noon – 11:00 pm; Sunday 12:00 noon – 9:00 pm
Festival features authentic Italian and Italian American
music; a Food Piazza including some of the region’s best
Italian restaurants; wine and beer gardens; amusement
rides; children’s activities; bocce; fireworks on Saturday;
Italian Market Tent with traditional Italian products;
Heritage Pavilion with art and memorabilia; and Cultural
Theater with cultural presentations. Sponsored by
Mercer County Park
1678 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ
Admission: $3; Children 12 and under - free
Contact: Barry Chiorello (609) 695-5007
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Concert: The Sounds of Things
September 28 6:00 pm
Musical and visual performance by one of the most
appreciated Italian duos formed by Tiziana Scandaletti,
soprano, and Riccardo Piacentini, piano. The program
will include compositions by: J. Cage, E. Morricone,
C. Berberian, A. Gentile and R. Piacentini. Images and
videos will provide a visual background to the music. For
more information please visit: www.iicnewyork.esteri.it
Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute – NY
686 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Contact: (212) 879-4242
Scholarship Dinner Dance
September 28 Cocktails 6:30 pm; Dinner 7:30 pm
Sponsored by the Order Sons of Italy in America,
Garibaldi Lodge #2583; Eastchester Italian-American
Citizens Club; and the Generoso Pope Foundation.
Fountain Head
New Rochelle, NY
Contact: Lucrezia Lindia (914) 793-6130 Ext. 4285
[email protected]
Symposium: Finding Joseph Tusiani:
The Poet of Two Lands
September 29 10:00 am — 5:00 pm
This symposium takes its name from the documentary
on Joseph Tusiani made in 2011 by Sabrina Digregorio,
Finding Joseph Tusiani: The Poet of Two Lands. A
major voice in American and Italian letters, Tusiani has
dedicated his professional life to the creation, promotion,
and promulgation of Italian Studies in the United States.
An award-winning poet, he writes in four different
languages and has published his work worldwide. There
will be a morning of talks on Tusiani’s work. After lunch,
Digregorio’s Finding Joseph Tusiani will be screened
and a round table discussion will follow. Speakers to
include: Luigi Bonaffini, Paolo Giordano, Maria C.
Pastore Passaro, John T. Kirby, and Sabrina Digregorio.
Moderated by Fred L. Gardaphé and Anthony Julian
Tamburri, Calandra Institute. A buffet lunch will be
served. Co-sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute, Queens College/CUNY and the Italian
Heritage and Cultural Committee–NY, Inc.
Hunter College, Lang Auditorium, North Building
68th Street between Lexington and Park Avenues,
Manhattan
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Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: (212) 642-2094. Be prepared to show a photo ID
to the College’s security.
www.qc.edu/calandra
Padre Pio: His Life and Mission: Spiritual
Presentation with Mario Bruschi
September 29 2:00 pm
Mario Bruschi was just twenty-three when he had his
confession with Padre Pio in 1957. Since then, Mario has
personally started twenty-five Padre Pio prayer groups.
He is responsible for starting Padre Pio prayer groups
in Sri Lanka and was influential in the construction of
the Church Shrine of St. Padre Pio in Athurugiriya, Sri
Lanka. Mario has also given Padre Pio presentations
at the federal prison in Otisville, New York, showing
the documentary film on Padre Pio in both English and
Spanish. He regularly visits Catholic schools, sharing
the story of Padre Pio with children in elementary school
and junior high school. Mario continues to lead the all
night prayer vigils on the first Friday of each month at the
Church of Our Lady of Peace in New York City. Bruschi
will speak about his personal encounter with Padre Pio
and how the saint has been influential in saving the
lives of people all over the world. The presentation will
include a display of the glove of Padre Pio, a rarely seen
relic worn by the Saint throughout his life. Sponsored by
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10, Non-Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Il Leone di San Marco Awards Luncheon
September 30
The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of the Bronx
and Westchester will celebrate the performing arts by
recognizing actor Tony Danza for his contributions to film
and television. Sponsored by Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee of the Bronx and Westchester.
The Davenport Club
New Rochelle
Admission: TBA
[email protected]
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St. John’s University Welcome Reception
September 30 2:00 pm
Micheal Castaldo, award winning Italian classicalcrossover tenor, will perform classical Italian songs
accompanied by video landscapes of Italy. Special guests
include the Hyblart Dance Company from Ragusa, Sicily.
Sponsored by St. John’s University, Italian Cultural
Center.
Little Theater, Marillac Terrace, Queens Campus
800 Utopia Parkway, Queens
Admission: $15 advance tickets; $20 at the door
Contact: Prof. Joan D’Andrea (718) 990-7541
[email protected]
Italy Sings on Broadway
September 30 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Original songs will be performed by singers from the US
and Italy. A jury will select the best original song. Daniela
Celella and Sal Palmeri from ICN Radio will host.
Sponsored by Italian Artists Associates.
Sofia Club Cache
221 West 46th Street, Manhattan
Admission: open to the public
Contact: Sal Palmeri (718) 457-5472
[email protected]
Celebrate Italian Culture with Sal Palmeri, ICN Radio
Month of October (Monday, Thursday, Friday) 11:00 am
Listen to “Buon Giorno Italia” with Sal Palmeri for the
best contemporary Italian music.
Admission: open to the public
Contact: Sal Palmeri (718) 457-5472
[email protected]
Con Daniela ICN Radio
Month of October (Mondays)
2:30 pm
Listen as Daniela Celella, host of the popular Italian
Radio Show “Con Daniela” interviews several Italian and
Italian American community leaders.
Admission: open to the public
Contact: Daniela Celella (516) 849-4710
[email protected]
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Art Exhibit: “La Bella Italia”
October 1 – 31 Library hours
An exhibit exploring the theme of “La Bella Italia”
(beautiful Italy) created by members of the South Shore
Artist’s League of Staten Island. Sponsored by Italian
Cultural Center of St. John’s University.
Loretto Memorial Library, Staten Island Campus of St.
John’s University
300 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Dr. Mark Meng (718) 390-4458
[email protected]
Exhibit: “The Legacy of Italians in the Americas:
A Tribute to Amerigo Vespucci”
October and November
Artifacts, memorabilia, posters, paintings that explore
and document this year’s theme. Special presentation on
Thursday, October 11th at the American Italian Heritage
Association and Museum. Sponsored by American Italian
Heritage Association Museum.
1227 Central Avenue, Albany, NY
Admission: Regular admission to the museum.
Contact: Cav. Prof. Philip J. DiNovo (518) 435-1979
[email protected]
Learning Italian through the Theater
October to June, 2013 Dates: TBA 6:30 pm
Series of 60-minute dialogues conducted in Italian and
taken from contemporary and traditional theatrical
performances for a pleasant and funny practice of the
language. Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute.
686 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public; Registration
required.
Contact: Prof. Ornella Fiore @ [email protected]
Italian American Club Informational Meeting
October 1
12:15 pm
The Italian American Club at Queens College has a long
and vibrant history. Learn more about the club, their
proposed activities for the semester and plans with other
college’s Italian American Clubs. Sponsored by John D.
Calandra Italian American Institute.
Location: Student Union LL2, Queens College/CUNY
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Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Joseph Grosso (718) 997-5769
[email protected]
Film Presentation: Io sono Tony Scott, ovvero come
l’Italia fece fuori il più grande clarinettista del jazz (I
am Tony Scott. The story of How Italy Got Rid of the
Greatest Jazz Clarinetist)
October 1
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Tony Scott (Anthony Joseph Sciacca, June 17, 1921
— March 28, 2007) was a jazz clarinetist known
for an interest in folk music around the world. Born
in Morristown, New Jersey Scott attended Juilliard
School from 1940 to 1942. In the 1950s he worked
with Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday. He also had a
young Bill Evans as a side-man. In the late 1950s, he
won the Down Beat critics poll for clarinetist in 1955,
1957, 1958, and 1959. He settled in Italy in the 1980s,
working with Italian jazz musicians such as Franco
D’Andrea and Romano Mussolini. In later years he began
showing an interest in Electronica and in 2002 his Hare
Krishna was remixed by King Britt as a contribution
to Verve Remixed. In 2010, Italian director Franco
Maresco released his documentary about the life of Tony
Scott, Io sono Tony Scott, ovvero come l’Italia fece fuori
il più grande clarinettista del jazz. Discussion to follow:
Antonio Monda, NYU and Anthony Julian Tamburri,
Calandra Institute, moderated by Letizia Airos, i-Italy.
org (IADP). Sponsored by the Department of Modern
Languages, BMCC/CUNY; the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute, Queens College/CUNY; the Italian/
American Digital Project (IADP); ANFE (Associazione
Nazionale di Famiglie Emigrati).
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)
Theater 2
199 Chambers Street, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
RSVP by calling (212) 642-2094. Please note that seating
is limited.
Film Screening: Mal’occhio: (The Evil Eye)
October 2
2:00 pm
This playful documentary follows the journey of young
woman of Italian origins as she seeks to uncover the truth
about the origin and power of the evil eye. The journey
takes her around the world, from her mother’s kitchen
in Montreal to a small Italian village from where her
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family originated. Agata De Santis creates a charming and
humorous portrait of the enduring strength of this cultural
belief. In English (52 minutes). Question and Answer with
De Santis will follow. Sponsored by Westchester Italian
Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members free, Non-Members $10.
Registration is required.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Screening of Documentary: Mal’Occhio (The Evil Eye)
October 2
6:30 pm
Italo-Canadian filmmaker and writer Agata De Santis will
present her recent documentary Mal’Occhio (The Evil
Eye); a film that sets out to uncover the world of the evil
eye – where one can become physically ill by another’s
envious glances, where the only remedy is a phone
call to the old woman down the street, and prevention
involves wearing strange-looking amulets. De Santis
is the founding president of Redhead Productions, and
in addition to Mal’Occhio, produced two short films –
The Grandfather Paradox and The Ecstasy Note which
have both completed successful and award-winning film
festival runs. Wine, cheese and light fare will be served.
Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa
Belvedere.
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: $20 suggested donation; open to the public
Contact: Francesco Fadda (718) 273-7660; fax: (718)
273-0020
[email protected]
Film Screening: Our Contribution:
The Italians in America
October 3
11:15 am
A captivating and enthralling examination of the
contributions that Italians have made to American culture
and society. Sponsored by Westchester Community
College Italian Club.
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena (914) 606-6790; fax:
(914) 606-5665
[email protected]
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Studying Italian Language and Culture in Italy
October 3
12:15 pm
Queens College and the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute hosts a variety of programs in Italy.
Learn more about the short-term, semester and year-long
programs. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute, Queens College/CUNY.
Location: TBA
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Joseph Grosso (718) 997-5769
[email protected]
Lecture: “Famiglia Arrives”
October 3
8:30 pm
It’s 1912 and the Arcadia has landed in Manhattan
carrying four immigrant Italians. David Mercaldo, Ph.D.,
will examine their lifetime of friendship and survival in
the new host society. Sponsored by Order Sons of Italy in
America, Loggia Glen Cove #1016.
69 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Kathy Grande (516) 676-7436
fax (516) 676-7436
[email protected]
Study Abroad in Italy Information Session
October 4
2:30 pm
Learn about the College of Staten Island Study Abroad
programs with partner institutions located in Florence,
Rome, Tuscany and Venice. Sponsored by the Center of
International Service.
College of Staten Island/CUNY
2800 Victory Blvd.
Building 2A-206
Staten Island
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Christopher Tingue (718) 982-2120
fax (718) 982-2108 or [email protected]
Film Screening: Columbus Day Legacy (2011), 27 min.
Bennie Klain, dir.
October 4
6:00 pm
Columbus Day Legacy explores the conflict between the
two communities that have the closest connection to the
eponymous federal holiday: Italian Americans and Native
Americans. Filmed in Denver, where Columbus Day was
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first observed, the movie is a testimony to the director
Bennie Klain’s efforts to give equal airing to the holiday’s
different interpretations. Spokespeople from the American
Indian Movement believe that the holiday’s focus on the
fifteenth-century navigator is misguided and that it fails to
recognize the subsequent genocide of Native Americans.
Representatives of the local Italian-American community,
however, maintain the holiday is a fitting recognition of
the achievements of an immigrant group and the pride
of its descendants. Post-screening roundtable discussion
with: Nancy Carnevale, Montclair State University;
Bennie Klain, director; Circe Sturm, University of
Texas at Austin; and Robert Viscusi, Brooklyn College,
moderated by Anthony Julian Tamburri, Calandra
Institute. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute, Queens College/CUNY.
25 West 43rd Street, 17th floor (between 5th & 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
RSVP by calling (212) 642-2094. Please note that seating
is limited and we cannot reserve seats.
For further information see our Web site at www.qc.edu/
calandra
Book Reading: L’America non esiste
by Antonio Mondo
October 4
6:00 pm
Please note that programming is subject to change. Check
www.casaitaliananyu.org for updated information. All
events are free and open to the public. Seating is on a
first-come-first-serve basis. Sponsored by Casa Italiana
Zerilli-Marimò, New York University.
24 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Contact: (212) 998-8739
Lecture: “You Say Good-Bye, and Then I Say Hello!”
October 4
6:30 pm
Ever wonder why pound is abbreviated lb.? How pupil
can mean both student and that black circular aperture
in the center of your iris? Why love is synonymous
with zero in tennis? What lentils have to do with proper
eyesight? Pick up right where we left off and continue
the etymological investigation of everyday words with an
extraordinary history. Presented in English by Professor
Giuseppe Spedaliere. Sponsored by Westchester Italian
Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
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Admission: Members $10, Non-Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Celebrating Italian Culture: From Amerigo to
America
October 4 and October 9
Sponsored by Borough of Manhattan Community
College/ CUNY
199 Chambers Street, Manhattan
Contact: Dr. Maria Enrico
[email protected]
Dramatic Presentation: Brooklyn by Mario Fratti
October 4 – 21 Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:45
pm; Sunday 3:00 pm
A new play exploring Italian adventures and how
individuals respond to life, love and the human condition.
Sponsored by Italian Theater New York.
Theater of the New City
155 First Avenue, at 10th Street, Manhattan
Admission: $10
Contact: Mario Fratti (212) 582-6697
[email protected]
Raising the Italian and American Flags in Honor of
“The Legacy of Italians in the Americas: A Tribute to
Amerigo Vespucci: 1454 – 1512”
October 5
12:00 pm
Uff. Joseph Sciame, President, Italian Heritage and
Culture Committee of New York, Inc. will officiate
at the ceremony, which will honor John Mustaro,
P.E., Treasurer, IHCC-NY, Inc. and President, United
Pugliesi Federation, for his contributions to the Italian
American community. Ceremony will take place at the
statue “Mother Italy” by Giuseppe Massari. Attending
dignitaries will include Minister Natalia Quintavalle.
Sponsored by the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee
of New York, Inc.; John D. Calandra Italian American
Institute; and Hunter College/CUNY.
Mother of Italy Sculpture located at Poses Park
East 68th Street, between Lexington and 3rd Avenues,
Manhattan
Contact: Joan Migliori (212) 642-2094
[email protected]
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Symposium: “Italiani e Italianità oltreconfine”
October 5
5:00 pm
This panel will look at the current situation of Italian
emigration in all of its many facets, from a historical
perspective of more than one hundred years ago to the
more current events. With regard to today’s situation,
the sword is double-edged; not only should we look
at the legacy of what these one-hundred-plus years
have wrought, but we must now look to Italy also as
a place of arrival. Panelists include: Salvo Iavarone
(Presidente Asmef); Maria Addeo (Asmef); Severino
Nappi (Assessore Lavoro e Politiche dell’Emigrazione,
Regione Campania); Antonio Giordano (Board Member,
NIAF, National Italian American Foundation); Anna
Camaiti Hostert (Rome-Chicago); Fred L. Gardaphé,
Distinguished Professor of Italian American Studies
(Calandra Institute & Queens College); Joseph Sciorra
(Calandra Institute & Queens College). Moderated by
Anthony Julian Tamburri, Dean, Calandra Institute. Cosponsored by Asmef (http://www.asmef.it) and the John
D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/
CUNY.
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, (between 5th & 6th
Avenues), Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: (212) 642-2094. Please note that seating is
limited.
www.qc.edu/calandra
Tenth Annual Savoy History Lecture and Dinner:
“Luigi Amedeo Di Savoia Aosta: An Explorer’s Life”
October 5
6:00 pm
An illustrated lecture presented by Comm. Marco Grassi
with the collaboration of Dott. Fabio Ruberti. Reception
and dinner to follow. Sponsored by the American
Foundation of Savoy Orders.
The Knickerbocker Club
2 East 62nd Street, Manhattan
Contact: Marco Grassi, President (212) 972-1100 Ext.
245; fax: (212) 983-5271
[email protected]
Exhibit: I Coralli by Giulio Einaudi
October 5 – 31 6:00 pm
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Giulio
Einaudi’s birth, an exhibition and roundtable exploring
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I Coralli, an important and significant series published
by Einaudi from 1947 to 1996 featuring world famous
writers including: Pavese, Hemingway, Sartre and
Calvino. For more information please visit: www.
iicnewyork.esteri.it Sponsored by the Italian Cultural
Institute – NY.
686 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Contact: (212) 879-4242
Annual Queens Columbus Day Parade
October 6
12:00 pm
Parade route commences on Steinway Street and ends on
Astoria Blvd. and Cav. Vincent Iannece Street, named
in honor of the co-founder and motivating force in
reinstating this parade. Sponsored by Federation of Italian
American Organizations of Queens, Inc.
Assemble at Kaufman Studios
34-12 36th Street, Astoria, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Angie Markham (718) 204-2444
[email protected]
68th Annual Columbus Celebration Gala
October 6
6:30 pm
Black tie gala dinner. Sponsored by Columbus Citizens
Foundation.
Waldorf=Astoria
301 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Admission: $1,000; $10,000 per table
Contact: (212) 249-9923; fax: (212) 737-4413
[email protected]
Brunch and Concert of Italian Arias by Aaron Caruso
October 7
11:30 am Brunch; 3:30 pm Concert
Brunch followed by a concert of Italian arias by Aaron
Caruso. Sponsored by Church of St. Alban’s and Fr.
Vincent R. Capodanno Lodge #212, Order Sons of Italy in
America. Brunch hosted at:
Old Bermuda Inn $75
301 Veterans Road W. Staten Island
Concert at: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church $25
76 St. Alban’s Place W. Staten Island
Admission: open to the public (reservations only)
Contact: Colette Grillo (718) 966-2322 or Robert
Patterson (718) 984-7756
[email protected]
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Music and Comedy Show: “Italian Style”
October 7
3:00 pm
Enjoy a musical program featuring musician and
comedian Floyd Vivino (Uncle Floyd) and international
singing sensation Don Felice. Sponsored by Westchester
Community College Italian Club.
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY
Admission: $20; $10 WCC credit students
Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena (914) 606-6790
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Columbus Day Mass
October 8
9:30 am
His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop
of New York Celebrant and Homilist will celebrate a
bi-lingual mass in Italian and English. Sponsored by
Italian Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York in
cooperation with Columbus Citizens Foundation.
Cathedral of St. Patrick
50th Street and 5th Avenue, Manhattan
Contact: (212) 249-9923; fax: (212) 737-4413
[email protected]
Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Association in America
Columbus Day Breakfast
October 8
9:30 am to Noon
Annual breakfast. Please call for further information.
Sponsored by Lt. Joseph Petrosino Association.
Roosevelt Hotel
45 East 45th Street, at Madison Avenue, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: James Lisa (718) 592-2196
[email protected]
68th Annual Columbus Day Parade
October 8
12:00 – 3:00 pm
Leading the parade along Fifth Avenue from 47th Street,
in Manhattan, will be Grand Marshal Mario Gabelli,
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Gamco Investors. Sponsored by Columbus Citizens
Foundation.
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: (212) 249-9923; fax: (212) 737-4413
[email protected]
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Columbus Day Parade
October 8
11:00 am
Join the Queens College Italian Club as members march
in the Columbus Day Parade. Students from all CUNY
campuses are encouraged to join us. Sponsored by John
D. Calandra Italian American Institute/Queens College
Italian American Club.
Fifth Avenue at 43rd Street (exact location for line-up to be
determined) Manhattan.
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Joseph Grosso (718) 997-5769
[email protected]
Teatro Italiano (with songs) È Lunga La Strada
October 8, 9, 10 7:45 pm
Presentation of scenes from Italian plays accompanied
by musical selections from Savona, Jannacci, Gaber,
Vysotsky and others. Sponsored by Italian Theater New
York.
Theater of the New City
155 First Avenue, at 10th Street, Manhattan
Admission: $10
Contact: Mario Fratti (212) 582-6697
[email protected]
Italian American Museum Tenth Annual Golf Classic
October 9
12 Noon Shotgun (kick-off)
Proceeds benefit the Italian American Museum Capital
Fund. Participants automatically entered to win FIAT
500. Amenities include: lunch/brunch, deluxe cocktail
buffet reception. For more information including
online registration and directions to club visit: www.
iamgolfclassic.org. Sponsored by Italian American
Museum.
Glen Oaks Club
175 Post Road, Old Westbury, NY
Contact: James Santagada (212) 965-9000
La Cucina Italiana: Cooking Classes and
Demonstration; “Sapori d’Autunno”
October 9
6:30 pm
The jewels of the Italian forest, rich chestnuts, fresh
walnuts, and earthy mushrooms, usher in the season’s
chilly nights and inspire this collection of warming
autumn recipes. From pasta alle delizie d’autunno
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to polenta con sugo di salsiccia e vitello, concluding
with a dessert ai frutti di bosco. Presented by Rosanna
DiMichele. Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural
Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $50, Non-Members $60. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Lecture: “Luigi del Bianco: Chief Carver”
October 10
11:15 am
Luigi del Bianco emigrated from Italy in 1920 and
settled in Port Chester where he raised his family. In
1933, he became the chief carver at Mount Rushmore,
an accomplishment that has gone largely unnoticed for
the past 70 years. Sponsored by Westchester Community
College Italian Club.
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena (914) 606-6790
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
È Lunga la Strada by Mario Fratti
October 10
5:45 pm
New production by the renown playwright Cav. Mario
Fratti. Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute.
686 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Prof. Ornella Fiore @ [email protected]
Journey to Italy with Micheal Castaldo
October 11
1:30 pm
Micheal Castaldo award winning classical-crossover
tenor will perform classical Italian songs accompanied
with video landscapes of Italy. Special guests include
the Hyblart Dance Company, from Ragusa, Sicily.
Choreographer Saveria Tumino. For more information:
www.michealcastaldo.com
The Grand Oak Villa
550 Sylvian Lake Road, Oakville, CT
Contact: Micheal Castaldo (212) 947-7271
[email protected]
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A Salute to Amerigo Vespucci
October 11
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Under the patronage of Ambassador Sebastiano Fulci
and sponsored by The Conference of Presidents of Major
Italian American Organizations; and the Italian Heritage
and Culture Committee of New York, Inc., this event
honors the memory of Amerigo Vespucci with an exhibit
from Fiorentini nel Mondo. Unveiling of a unique art
piece by renown sculptor Greg Wyatt will take place at:
Organization of American States
17th Street and Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Contact: Uff. Joseph Sciame (718) 990-1486
Exhibit Opening: “Contaminate NY”
October 11
6:00 pm
Please note that programming is subject to change. Check
www.casaitaliananyu.org for updated information. All
listed events are free and open to the public. Seating is on
a first-come-first-serve basis. Sponsored by Casa Italiana
Zerilli-Marimò, New York University.
24 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Contact: (212) 998-8739
Journey to Abruzzo Oggi
October 11
6:30 pm
Abruzzo is the unspoiled heart of the Italian peninsula.
Located on the Adriatic coast of Italy, its capital is
L’Aquila. Abruzzo is a picturesque region where
cascading mountains give way to beautiful beaches. With
its many parks and historical castles, Abruzzo is a true
hidden treasure. A delegation of representatives from
the region will address relevant topics from economy to
tourism. Luigi Monteferrante will read from his book,
Stiletto Heels & A Pork Pie Hat and Other Related
Poems. Tasting of regional cuisine and products will
follow. Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10, Non-Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
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Lecture: “A Tribute to Amerigo Vespucci”
October 11
7:30 pm
Historical narrative of Vespucci followed by the legacy
and contributions of Italians to America. Sponsored by
Cellini Lodge #2206, Order Sons of Italy in America,
New Hyde Park.
Marcus Christ Hall
Jericho Turnpike and New Hyde Park Road,
New Hyde Park
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Jean Gagliardo (516) 935-5084
[email protected]
Pinocchio by Massimiliano Finazzer Flory
October 11 and 12
Time: TBA
Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute.
686 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Prof. Ornella Fiore @ [email protected]
Teaching Italian Symposium/Workshops: Meeting
V-Culture at the Core of Unit Planning
October 12
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Professional development symposium and workshops
for teachers of Italian. Annual signature event of Coccia
Institute and Italian faculty at Montclair State University;
Presenter-facilitators: Prof.ssa Flavia Laviosa (Wellesley
College), Prof.ssa Anna DeFina (Georgetown University),
Prof.ssa Luciana Fellin (Duke University) and Prof.ssa
Enza Antenos-Conforti (Montclair State University).
Sponsored by Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience
in America and Department of Spanish and Italian at
Montclair State University.
Admission: $50 Registration fee for teachers of Italian
(K-college)
Contact: Cav. Mary Ann Re, Ph.D. (973) 655-4038
[email protected]
Film Screening: The Life of Giuseppe Verdi
October 12
11:15 am
This film highlights the life and music of Giuseppe Verdi.
Sponsored by Westchester Community College Italian
Club.
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY
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Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena (914) 606-6790
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Concert: A Taste of Italy through Italian Music!
October 12
6:30 pm
Moreno Fruzzetti, has been awarded the honor of
“Ambassador of Italian Music to America.” He is known
for his powerful tenor sound, captivating stage presence
and a variety of operatic arias, pop music and American
classics. Seating is limited. Advance reservation is
required, please call 631-632-7444 to be issued an
advance/reservation ticket. Sponsored by the Center for
Italian Studies at Stony Brook University in collaboration
with Sachem Public Library.
Sachem Public Library
150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook, Long Island
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444; fax: (631) 632-7421
[email protected]
Mediterranean Voices
October 12
7:00 pm
Open rehearsal of new theatrical event, inspired by
Giovanni Verga’s novel I Malavoglia. Conceived by
Nicola Iervasi and Kevin Albert, featuring ethno-pop
music group Quartaumentata from Italy. Sponsored by
Mare Nostrum Elements.
The Wave Center
53-14 Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, Queens, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Nicola Iervasi (646-528-4797
[email protected]
Celebration of 95th Anniversary of the
Apparition at Fatima
October 13
5:00 pm
Micheal Castaldo will sing at a special celebration Mass.
Full concert to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall
(across the street). Special guests include the Hyblart
Dance Company from Ragusa, Sicily. Choreographer:
Saveria Tumino. Sponsored by L’Esperienza Magazine,
Benedetto Scannella.
The Church of St. Joseph
85
45 Church Street, Ronkonkoma, NY
Contact: Benedetto Scannella (631) 585-1431
[email protected]
Italian American Writers Association Literary
Readings
October 13
5:45 – 7:45 pm
The Italian American Writers Association is the only
forum within our community that has consistently given
voice to numerous writers – famous and emerging –
hosting literary events including a more than 20-year-old
series held at the Cornelia St. Café in Greenwich Village.
Readings begin with an Open Mic followed by two
featured authors. This month’s features will be: Emelise
Aleandri, Ph.D., Artistic Director of Frizzi & Lazzi –
the Olde Time Italian-American Music and Theatre
Company that specializes in turn-of-the-century Italian
entertainment and the author of 14 volumes on the history
of the Italian-American immigrant theatre (1746-1899);
Michael Palma’s award-winning work includes nearly a
dozen translations and a fully rhymed version of Dante’s
Inferno published by W.W. Norton in 2002, his original
poetry includes two chapbooks, The Egg Shape and
Antibodies, and a full-length collection, A Fortune in Gold
as well as an Internet chapbook, The Ghost of Congress
Street: Selected Poems, on the New Formalist Press Web
site. IAWA’s three rules are: Read Each Other, Write or
be Written, and Buy Our Books. Since 1991, IAWA has
given voice to writers through its Open Reading series
at Cornelia St. Café every month. For membership
information visit: www.iawa.net. Sponsored by IAWA.
Cornelia St. Café
29 Cornelia Street, Manhattan
Admission: $8; open to the public
Contact: Prof. R. Viscusi, M. Lisella/G. Fagiani (718)
777-1178
[email protected]
Arts and Music: L’Autodafè del Camminante – The
Life and Times of Arturo Giovannitti
October 13
6:30 pm
The story of Arturo Giovannitti, a young immigrant from
Molise, wrongly accused of inciting class hatred which
led to the murder of a young textile worker, killed by
the clashes with security forces during the great strike
in Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1912 will be examined.
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During the process Giovannitti decides to represent
himself, in English, from the slanderous accusation. His
extraordinary self-defense pronounced in perfect English,
made history as a hymn of civil and racial integration.
Extracts of The Walker, the poem that Arturo wrote
in prison while awaiting trial and considered one the
most authoritative expressions of American poetry, will
be presented. A reception with the artists will follow.
Sponsored by the Cultural Association of the Molise
Region.
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $15, Non-Members $25. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Queens College Homecoming - Key Note Address
October 14
11:30 am
As the creative force behind one of the country’s most
respected Italian restaurant Felidia, Lidia Bastianich
has contributed significantly to America’s burgeoning
appreciation of Italian cuisine over the past two decades
through her cookbooks and television series.
Queens College Student Union
65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354
Admission: Members Only
Contact: David D’Amato (718) 997-3661 or Joann
Acquista 718-997-5864
Bayonne Columbus Day Parade
October 14
1:00 pm
Grand Marshall Madeline LoRe will lead the 33rd
annual Bayonne Columbus Day Parade, celebration
honoring Italian culture. Honorees include: Miss
Bayonne Columbus, Raine Cuseglio; (runner-up Rebecca Hosmer); Italian American Man of the Year,
Roy Finistrella; Italian American Educator of the Year,
Salvatore Iannaci; Italian American Veteran, Anthony
Cestari; and young Christopher Columbus, Vincent
Bello. Sponsored by Bayonne Columbus Day Parade
Committee.
Bayonne, New Jersey
Parade commences at 5th Street and Broadway
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: James Sucato (201) 838-0419
[email protected]
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Lecture: “A Child al Confino” by Eric Lamet
October 14
5:00 – 9:00 pm
Includes dinner. Sponsored by St. John’s University.
Bent Hall 277 A & B
800 Utopia Parkway, Queens
Contact: Prof. Joan M. D’Andrea (718) 990-7541
[email protected]
Lecture: “The Legacy of the Italian American
Experience”
October 15
The role and contributions of Italian Americans in the
fields of Art and Film will be explored. A discussion
regarding contemporary Italian Americans will also be
examined. Sponsored by Center for Italian American
Studies, Nassau Community College, IASA (Long Island
Chapter, OSIA, UNICO Smithtown).
Nassau Community College
CCB Building
1 Education Drive, Garden City, NY
Contact: Salvatore J. LaGumina, Ph.D. (516) 572-7422
[email protected]
Italian Culture Class
First Class October 15
Surveying Italy’s history, art, music, culture and people,
the ten week course, taught by a number of presenters
working individually and collaboratively, will introduce
a wide variety of topics allowing one to experience the
exuberance and diversity of Italy and its influence on
Americans of Italian heritage. For program details please
visit www.casa-belvedere.org. Sponsored by the Italian
Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere.
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Fee: $225; open to the public
Contact: Francesco Fadda (718) 273-7660
fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
Book Presentation: A Child al Confino: The True Story
of a Jewish Boy and His Mother in Mussolini’s Italy by
Eric Lamet
October 15
6:30 pm
An unforgettable personal account of Holocaust survival
told from a child’s perspective. Eric Lamet was only
seven years old when the Nazis invaded Vienna, and
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changed his life and the lives of all European Jews
forever. Five days after Hitler began his march, Eric and
his parents fled for their lives. His father went back to his
native Poland and never returned. He and his mother hid
in Italy, on the run from place to place, venturing deeper
and deeper into the mountains to avoid capture. Reception
with the author will follow. Sponsored by The United
Pugliesi Federation.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10, Non-Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Settimana della Lingua Italiana (Week of Italian
Language)
October 15 – 25
Several special programs will be offered at the Italian
Cultural Institute (Manhattan) to celebrate students and
Italian language studies.
October 15
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Opening event to celebrate Italian Language Students’
Day with student participants from: Scuola d’Italia G.
Marconi, United Nations International School, NYC;
Queens College (CUNY); Iona College, New Rochelle;
and IACE. Students will demonstrate their language skills
in a series of dramatic and artistic performances.
October 17
5:00 pm
Book Reading: Twentieth-Century Italian Poetry will
examine Italian poetry with a special focus on women
poets.
October 19
6:00 pm
Lecture entitled “Creativity and Economic Growth” will
be presented by Prof. Giovanni Santagata, University of
Turin, Italy.
October 22
6:00 pm
Theatre Presentation: Francis, the Holy Jester – Italian
actor Mario Pirovano who has worked and collaborated
with Dario Fo will perform the American premiere
of the Nobel prize recipient’s masterpiece Francis of
Assisi, in its first English translation. The great saint
will be portrayed through the creativity, humor, wit,
and ingenuity that are the trademark of Fo’s works. For
more information please visit: www.iicnewyork.esteri.it
Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute, NY.
686 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Contact: Gisella Ingraffia [email protected]
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Film: 18 IUS Soli
October 16
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Documentarian Fred Kuwornu’s 18 IUS Soli recounts
the experience of young adults born and raised in Italy
but with origins from other parts of the world–Asia,
South America, Africa–and living in different areas of
Italy. They are born in Italy and children of immigrants:
they study there, they speak Italian and most have never
been to their parents’country of origin. Yet they are not
recognized as Italian citizens like everyone else. To obtain
Italian citizenship, they must wait until the age of 18 and
undergo a long and complicated bureaucratic process,
which does not always end with a positive outcome
for the applicant, resulting in serious and unavoidable
problems of social isolation and identity. Fred Kuwornu
will discuss his film after the screening. Sponsored by
the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens
College/CUNY.
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, (between 5th & 6th
Avenues), Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: (212) 642-2094. Please note that seating is
limited.
www.qc.edu/calandra
The Marco Polo Festival History Colloquium
October 16
6:00 – 8:00 pm
The inaugural Marco Polo Festival History Colloquium
hosted by the Museum of Chinese in America kicks
off the festival celebrations. This dialogue between
distinguished scholars and the general public explores
topics concerning the area’s rich Chinese and Italian
immigrant history and culture. Featuring John Kuo
Wei Tchen, Associate Professor of Social and Cultural
Analysis & Asian Pacific American Studies at New
York University; Jerome Krase, Emeritus and Murray
Koppelman Professor, Brooklyn College, City University
of New York; Kerri Culhane, architectural historian
and author of the Chinatown & Little Italy Historic
District National Register of Historic Places nomination,
2010. Reception to follow. Sponsored by Two Bridges
Neighborhood Council Inc.
275 Cherry Street, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Elisa Espiritu (212) 566-2729
[email protected]
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Documentary Festival: Snapshots of Italy
October 16 – 19 6:00 pm
Please note that programming is subject to change. Check
www.casaitaliananyu.org for updated information. All
listed events are free and open to the public. Seating is on
a first-come-first-serve basis. Sponsored by Casa Italiana
Zerilli-Marimò, New York University.
24 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Contact: (212) 998-8739
Lecture: “Those Retro Sienese Painters”
October 17
11:15 am
This lecture will examine the Sienese School of painting
that flourished in Siena, Italy between the 13th and 15th
centuries, being inclined towards the decorative beauty
and elegant grace of late Gothic art. Sponsored by
Westchester Community College Italian Club.
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena (914) 606-6790; fax:
(914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Film Screening: Umberto E by Anton Evangelista
October 17
1:30 pm
A true lover of words, history and “patria,” Umberto E is
the tender story of ninety-year old Umberto Evangelista’s
own vivid recollections of his life as an eternal immigrant,
both in Italy and in the United States. A story of personal
triumph, choosing love and forgiveness as his weapons
of “revenge.” Post-screening discussion with filmmaker.
Sponsored by the Department of Romance Languages,
Hunter College and the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute, Queens College/CUNY
Hunter College/West Building/Room B126
East 68th Street and Lexington Avenue
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Dr. Maria grace La Russo (212) 642-2094
Lecture: “La Dinastia dei Medici”
October 17
6:00 pm
Special presentation by Francesco Lindia, Ph.D. will
examine the Medici dynasty in Italy.
Eastchester Public Library
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Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Lucrezia Lindia (914) 793-6130 Ext. 4285
[email protected]
Concert: Better World
October 17
7:00 pm
The Italian Opera Company will perform Broadway
favorites and popular opera arias. Free refreshments.
Sponsored by the Italian Opera Company and John
LaCorte, Ph.D., Italian Historical Society.
The Community Center
1835 75th Street, Brooklyn
Admission: free; at will donation
Contact: Nina Di Gregorio (718) 232-8162 or
(917) 400-8366
Book Reading: The Mandolin of Gold
October 17
7:30 pm
Author Michael Tedesco will read excerpts from his book
The Mandolin of Gold. Discussion and Q&A to follow.
Sponsored by Order Sons of Italy in America, Lt. Joseph
Petrosino Lodge #285.
113 Baxter Street, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Ernest Magliato (347) 992-0637
[email protected]
The Silk Road Ambassador Awards Gala Dance
October 18
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Two Bridges Neighborhood Council, Inc. hosts the
annual Silk Road Ambassador Awards Gala Dinner at
SPQR Restaurant on Mulberry Street. Each year, nearly
200 guests enjoy an evening of outstanding cultural
performances and cuisine while honoring two outstanding
education, cultural and business leaders from the AsianAmerican and Italian-American communities. Sponsored
by Two Bridges Neighborhood Council Inc.
S.P.Q.R. Restaurant
133 Mulberry Street, Manhattan
Admission: Tickets Required. Information to purchase
tickets, please contact:
Elisa Espiritu (212) 566-2729
[email protected]
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Lecture: “Living the Life, The World of the Italian
Artist” Richard Laurenzi of IAVANET
October 18
6:30 pm
Join Richard Laurenzi founder of the Italian American
Visual Artists’ Network (IAVANET) for a discussion
with several artists of IAVANET. The group’s collective
credentials include museum and gallery exhibitions,
private collections, art education, and extensive work
in the world of art and design. The work of IAVANET
artists encompasses a full range of expression from pure
abstraction to representation. Several artists make explicit
reference to Italian and Italian-American themes from
family life to religiosity to pop culture. Wine, cheese
and light fare will be served. Sponsored by the Italian
Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere.
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: $20 suggested donation; open to the public
Contact: Francesco Fadda (718) 273-7660
fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
Film Screening: Calabria: The Jewish Connection
October 18
7:00 pm
Film screening and presentation documenting the unique
history and culture on the “toe” of the Italian Peninsula.
Presented by Calabrian born, award-winning producer/
songwriter and artist Micheal Castaldo. Sponsored by
Italian American Museum.
155 Mulberry Street, Manhattan,
Admission: free; open to the public.
Contact: Cav. Joseph V. Scelsa, Ed.D. (212) 965-9000
fax: (347) 810-1028
[email protected]
Una Notte in Italia (A Night in Italy) with Special
Guest, Cristina Fontanelli
October 19
6:30 pm
Gala dinner in celebration of Italian heritage and
culture with a special performance by award winning
international soprano and PBS Host, Cristina Fontanelli.
Sponsored by the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee
of New York, Inc. and the National Arts Club.
15 Gramercy Park, Manhattan
Admission: $85 per person; open to the public.
Contact: John Eramo (212) 475-3424
[email protected]
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Societa Amerigo Vespucci 3rd Annual Wine Tasting
and Gift Auction
October 19
7:00 – 10 pm
The Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) of Long Branch,
NJ will be hosting its 3rd annual Wine Tasting and Gift
Auction Gala. Price of admission will include a selection
of wine, samplings of Italian fine food and valet parking.
All proceeds go to the AVS. Sponsored by Amerigo
Vespucci Society, Long Branch, NJ.
The Deal Golf & Country Club
Deal, NJ
Admission: $75
Contact: Roberto Ferragina (732) 963-7779
[email protected]
Padre Pio in America
Friday, October 19 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm
Saturday, October 20 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
The National Centre for Padre Pio, Inc. will join for a
presentation on the life of Padre Pio, his connection to the
Calandra family and how the Centre developed. Their
presentation will include a display of relics, many of
which have never before left the Centre, located in Barto,
Pennsylvania. This rare presentation will be given four
times during Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October
20. Relics will be on display from 12:00 pm- 8:30 pm on
Friday and from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday.
Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10, Non-Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Mulberry & Mott Street Marco Polo Pageant
October 20
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Procession starts in front of the Chinese Consolidated
Benevolent Association, 62 Mott Street, Manhattan.
Procession route runs down Mott to Bayard, up Mulberry
to Grand, and down Mott to Hester Street. Performances
take place on the Hester Street Stage between Mott &
Mulberry. Sponsored by Two Bridges Neighborhood
Council Inc.
275 Cherry Street, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Elisa Espiritu (212) 566-2729
[email protected]
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Italian American Comedy from the
Immigrant to the Present
October 20
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Dr. Salvatore Primeggia will discuss Italian American
comedy, from its roots in the Commedia Dell’Arte
and southern Italian poverty, through its progression
in transplanted American generations. The lecture
follows the development of Italian American humor as it
responds to and mirrors the status of the Italian American
community, from the immigrant era to the present. Skits,
jokes, songs, and parodies from comedians representing
various eras and styles trace a legacy that ranges from
immigrant coffee houses to the ethnic stage, to radio
and records, and to television and film. Then and now,
comedy helps Italian Americans to laugh along with the
comedians who remind them of their unique cultural
characteristics and who offer a humorous look at both
sides of the ethnic divide. Sponsored by Italian American
Women’s Center, Inc.
Woman’s Club of Great Neck
94 Old Mill Road, Great Neck, NY
Admission: free: Members; $5 Non-members
Contact: Vincenza Russo (646) 515-2744
[email protected]
Musical Performance:
A Neapolitan Tribute to Mario Lanza
October 20
8:00 pm
Musical remembrance of the great Italian-American tenor,
Mario Lanza. Aaron Caruso, the tenor who was chosen
to portray Lanza in a forthcoming Broadway musical,
soprano Melanie Goerlitz, and Met Opera baritone Ross
Benoliel sing Neapolitan songs, operatic arias, duets and
Lanza’s magic movie melodies. Reception with the artists
to follow.
Shubert Theater
249 College Avenue, New Haven, CT
Admission: $25 - $40; open to the public
Contact: Box Office (203) 624-1825
www/shubert.com or www.aaroncaruso.com
Italian American Comedy:
From the Immigrant Era to the Present
October 21
2:00 pm
This presentation by Salvatore Primeggia, Ph.D., will
focus on southern Italian American comedy, from its
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roots in the Commedia Dell’Arte and southern Italian
poverty, through its progression in transplanted American
generations. Sponsored by the Order Sons of Italy in
America, Loggia Glen Cove #1016, with the support of
the New York Council for the Humanities.
Glen Cove Public Library
4 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Cove, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Kathy Grande (516) 676-7436
fax (516) 676-7436
[email protected]
Lecture: “Terza Domenica – Amerigo Vespucci”
October 21
2:00 pm
Professor Louis R. Leonini will mark the quincentenary
of the anniversary of Amerigo Vespucci’s death with a
lecture that will provide an overview of his contributions
to American history, along with other great Italian
Renaissance explorers, namely: Cristoforo Colombo,
Giovanni Caboto and Giovanni Da Verrazzano. Leonini
will also document the many Italian and Italian Americans
who helped shape the “American Story” with their
numerous contributions in almost every field of human
progress and development. Sponsored by GaribaldiMeucci Museum, OSIA.
420 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: $10 Non-Members; $5 Members
Contact: Michela Traetto (718) 442-1608
fax: (718) 442-8635
[email protected]
Lecture: “Vespucci: The Italian Navigator and
the Naming of America”
October 21
2:30 pm
Prof. Peter Carravetta, Alfonse D’Amato Chair in Italian
and Italian American Studies at Stony Brook University,
will examine the meaning and significance of Vespucci to
America. Followed by Q&A session. Sponsored Center
for Italian Studies at Sony Brook University.
Stony Brook University’s Frank Melville Memorial
Library, Room E4340
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444
fax: (631) 632-7421
[email protected]
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The Italian Opera Company Presents Cavalleria
Rusticana by P. Mascagni
October 21
5:00 pm
With orchestral accompaniment, full chorus and scenery.
Free refreshments served. Sponsored by the Italian Opera
Company and a Better World Society.
The Church of St. Francis Cabrini
Father Guy Sbardone
16th Avenue, 86th Street, Brooklyn
Admission: $25
Contact: Nina Di Gregorio (718) 232-8162 or
(917) 400-8366
Bocce Day at Queens College
October 22
12:15 pm
Join us to learn to play the game of Bocce developed into
its present form from its origins in Italy. Considered one
of the oldest sports with a common ancestry from the
ancient games played in the Roman Empire. Sponsored
by Queens College Italian Club and John D. Calandra
Italian American Institute.
Queens College (meet at the Quadrangle)
65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Joseph Grosso (718) 997-5769
[email protected]
Coffee and Conversation: Lehman College Italian and
Italian American Faculty and Staff
October 22
2:00 pm
An invitation for Lehman colleagues to meet and
explore the possibility of developing an Italian American
Faculty and Staff Association on campus. Attendees
will have the opportunity to discuss issues related to the
Italian experience in America; dialogue about academic
matters relevant to Italian and Italian American Studies;
and propose special events for the Lehman College
community-at-large. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra
Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY.
Lehman College
Davis Hall Room 111, Bronx
Admission: free
Contact: Dr. Maria grace La Russo (212) 642-2094
[email protected]
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Celebrating the Life and Work of Dino Buzzati
October 23
6:00 pm
The multi-talented artist (writer, painter, cartoonist,
journalist) will be remembered on the 40th anniversary
of his death. To celebrate his art, writings, and painting,
KIT-Kairos Italy Theater, the Italian theatre company in
NY, presents a journey into his theatre production and
beyond. Bilingual reading of excerpts of his opera will
be followed by the screening of the film The Tartar Step,
based on his recent novel. Sponsored by: Kairos Italy
Theater; Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, Italian Cultural
Institute, Consolato Generale D’Italia, and Associazione
Internazionale Dino Buzzati.
Casa Italian Zerilli-Marimò
24 West 12th Street, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Laura Caparrotti (212) 254-4025
[email protected]
Theater Performance: Homage to Dino Buzzati
October 23
6:00 pm
Please note that programming is subject to change. Check
www.casaitaliananyu.org for updated information. All
listed events are free and open to the public. Seating is on
a first-come-first-serve basis. Sponsored by Casa Italiana
Zerilli-Marimò, New York University.
24 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Contact: (212) 998-8739
Film Screening
October 23
7:00 pm
Film on Italian contributions to America with slide
presentation. Discussion and Q&A session with Louis
Miele, Ph.D.
Café Europa
188 Gramatan Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Filomena (914) 665-9226
Theatrical Presentation: The Little Flower – The Life
of Fiorello H. La Guardia
October 23 - 26 8:00 pm; October 27 3:00 and 8:00
pm; October 28 4:00 pm;
October 29 - 30 8:00 pm; November 1 2:00 pm;
November 2 8:00 pm
A special limited engagement featuring Tony Lo Bianco
as the powerful and dynamic Mayor Fiorello H. La
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Guardia. The Little Flower is an educational, inspirational
and at times comedic one-man show set in the office of La
Guardia, during his last day as three-term Mayor of New
York in 1945. The social issues La Guardia encountered
parallel those we are currently facing.
Dicapo Opera Theatre
184 East 76th Street (between 3rd and Lexington Avenues),
Manhattan
Admission: Buy tickets through www.smarttix.com;
group sales available
Contact: (212) 868-4444
For more information visit: www.tonylobianco.com
Film Screening: Sicily: Land of Beauty and Culture
October 24
11:15 am
This film explores the beauty and splendor of Sicily, its
rich history and unique architectural aspects of the island.
Sponsored by Westchester Community College Italian
Club.
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena (914) 606-6790
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Annual Italian Heritage Month Luncheon
October 24
12:00 pm
Keynote speaker Dr. Louis Leonini will share his
knowledge and expertise as a historian to address the
topic of “The Legacy of Italians in the Americas – A
Tribute to Amerigo Vespucci: 1454-1512.”
Dr. Leonini is an alumnus of St. John’s University,
Queens Campus, and is a member of the faculty as an
adjunct professor in the Graduate School of Education.
Sponsored by St. John’s University-Staten Island Italian
Cultural Center & Multicultural Affairs.
Kelleher Center-Kiernan Suite
300 Howard Avenue
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Theresa Cantarella (718) 390-4350
[email protected]
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Lecture: “The Great Contributions of Italian
Discoverers to American History”
October 24
6:30 pm
Professor Louis R. Leonini will mark the quincentenary
of the anniversary of Amerigo Vespucci’s death with a
lecture that will give an overview of his contribution
to American history, along with the other great Italian
Renaissance explorers, namely: Cristoforo Colombo,
Giovanni Caboto, and Giovanni da Verrazano. Leonini
will take a tour of the many Italian, and Italian Americans,
who through the years, have helped shape the “American
Story” with their numerous contributions in almost every
field of human progress and development. Wine, cheese
and light fare will be served. Sponsored by the Italian
Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere.
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: $20 suggested donation; open to the public
Contact: Francesco Fadda (718) 273-7660
fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
Italian Speakers Series
October 24
8:00 pm
Columbus Lodge #2143, OSIA, heritage and culture
chairman Steven Labriola will speak on the topic
of Italian origin and ancestry. Sponsored by OSIA,
Columbus Lodge #2143.
2143 Boundary Avenue, South Farmingdale, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Keith Wilson (516) 633-1435
fax: (516) 624-6396
[email protected]
Symposium entitled: “On a Different Shore. Defining
‘Italian’: Italian Identity in the Third Millennium”
Day One: October 24 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Students, faculty, and interested individuals are invited
to join the Italian Language Inter-Cultural Alliance
(ILICA) in a constructive dialogue with four Italian
authors and four Italian American authors to discuss
the changing nature of Italian and Italian American
culture in contemporary society. Pino Aprile renowned
writer and author of last year’s best seller, Terroni,
and Lorenzo Del Boca, author of Polentoni, journalist
and essayist, and president of the National Order of
Journalists will be among the panel participants. Also
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included: Fred Gardaphé, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor,
English and Italian American Studies, Queens College/
CUNY; Robert Viscusi, Ph.D., Director, Wolfe Institute,
Brooklyn College/CUNY; Donna Chirico, Ph.D.,
Professor, Psychology, York College/CUNY and author
Louisa Ermelino, Director, Publishers Weekly Review.
Discussion will be followed by a reception. Sponsored by
the Italian Language Inter-Cultural Alliance (ILICA) and
the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens
College/CUNY.
Queens College
Aaron Copland School of Music/Coral Room
65-21 Main Street, Flushing, NY
Admission: free; open to the public, seating is limited.
Contact: (718) 392-2020
[email protected]
Symposium entitled: “On a Different Shore. Defining
‘Italian’: Italian Identity in the Third Millennium”
Day Two: October 25 5:00 – 8:00 pm
The Italian Language Inter-Cultural Alliance (ILICA)
will host a constructive dialogue in New York City with
a distinguished panel of authors from Italy and America
to discuss the changing transformations of Italian and
Italian American culture. Pino Aprile renowned writer
and author of last year’s best seller, Terroni, as well
as Lorenzo Del Boca, author of Polentoni, journalist
and essayist, and president of the National Order of
Journalists will join Fred Gardaphé, Ph.D., Distinguished
Professor, English and Italian American Studies, Queens
College/CUNY; Robert Viscusi, Ph.D., Director, Wolfe
Institute, Brooklyn College/CUNY; Donna Chirico, Ph.D.,
Professor, Psychology, York College/CUNY and author
Louisa Ermelino, Director, Publishers Weekly Review.
Discussion will be followed by a reception. Sponsored
by the Italian Language Inter-Cultural Alliance (ILICA)
John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY; and the John
D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/
CUNY.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
524 West 59th Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues)
Room: TBA
Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public, seating is limited.
Contact: Janet Rubel@[email protected]
[email protected]
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Italian Language Inter-Cultural Alliance (ILICA) 8th
Annual Gala: On a Different Shore
October 26
6:3 0 pm
ILICA’s two days of symposia in the New York area,
will culminate with a Gala Dinner and Cultural Event
at Chelsea Piers. Featuring spectacular water views
of the Hudson River and downtown Manhattan, the
Lighthouse is a wonderful venue for celebrating another
successful year of ILICA initiatives. A Gala Dinner will
be prepared by ILICA’s in-house Chef from Italy and will
feature specialties of modern Italian cooking. This year’s
honorees will include: Uff. Joseph Sciame, Chairman
of the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New
York, Inc.; Louisa Ermelino, Director, Publishers Weekly
Review; and Nicola Cecchi, Vice President of the Toscani
nel Mondo (Tuscans Abroad) and President of the Italian
Cuban Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by ILICA.
The Lighthouse, Pier Sixty One
Chelsea Piers
23rd St. at the Hudson River, Manhattan
Admission: Ticket required $250; students $80
Contact: [email protected]
Lecture: “Leonard Covello: The Italian American
Child, the School and the Community”
October 25
2:00 pm
Dr. Gerald Meyer, Professor of History, Hostos
Community College (CUNY) and Visiting Professor at
Queens College, will share his work on Leonard Covello
(1887-1982) immigrant and educator, who was the first
Italian to be named a high school principal in New York.
Sponsored by The Italian Cultural Center of St. John’s
University and the Office of Student Life, Division
of Multicultural Affairs and Leadership, St. John’s
University, Staten Island Campus
Kiernan Suite, The Kelleher Center
300 Howard Avenue
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Theresa Cantarella (718) 390-4350
[email protected]
Book Reading: Michelangelo and the
Economy of Revision
October 25
2:30 pm
Reading by Prof. William John Kennedy, Cornell
University, who will discuss his forthcoming book and
the relationship between Renaissance aesthetics and
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economics. Sponsored by Center for Italian Studies at
Stony Brook University.
Stony Brook University’s Harriman Hall, Room 137
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444; fax: (631) 632-7421
[email protected]
Theater Performance: Francis, the Holy Jester
October 25
6:30 pm
By Dario Fo, with Mario Pirovano. Please note that
programming is subject to change. Check www.
casaitaliananyu.org for updated information. All listed
events are free and open to the public. Seating is on a
first-come-first-serve basis. Sponsored by Casa Italiana
Zerilli-Marimò, New York University.
24 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Contact: (212) 998-8739
Lecture: “Life and Miracles of St. Anthony of Padua,
St. Claire, and St. Catherine of Siena”
October 25 6:30 pm
This lecture will discuss some of the most famous saints
in the context of history time and place. Presented in
English by Professor-in-Residence Antonio Rutigliano of
New York University. Sponsored by Westchester Italian
Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10, Non-Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Cultural Fair & Membership Drive
October 25
7:00 pm
The accomplishments of Italians in America will be
explored. Short film regarding Amerigo Vespucci
and Italian explorers will be presented. Spaghetti and
meatballs will be served. Sponsored by Order Sons of
Italy in America, Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211.
2075 Deer Park Avenue, Dee Park, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Bob Savino (631) 422-6934
fax: (631) 586-5429
[email protected]
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Cinema, Cultura e Dolci
October 25
7:00 pm
Short film on Italian contributions to America followed by
a ten minute video and slide presentation by Louis Miele,
Ph.D.
Caboto and Colombo Club
46 Purdy Street, Harrison, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Joseph Albanese (917) 417-0469
Lecture: “In Difesa del Territorio:
One Woman’s Fight Against Big Oil in Italy”
October 26
6:30 pm
Dr. Maria Rita D’Orsogna will present on the impact
of oil drilling in Italy. Called the “Erin Brockovich of
Italy,” Dr. D’Orsogna’s efforts have prevented drilling
in the Abruzzo region. Hear her story as she details her
fight against Big Oil in her native Italy and how she used
social media to educate the Italian public and encourage
civic participation in important environmental decisions.
Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10, Non-Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Italian Welfare League’s Annual Autumn
in New York Luncheon
October 27
The Italian Welfare League celebrates its 92nd Anniversary
of providing assistance to the Italian American
community. Over the last nine decades, this charitable
organization has helped Italian immigrants’ medically
ill children. Honorees: Thomas Sculco, M.D., Surgeonin-Chief, Hospital for Special Surgery; Joanne Minieri,
Deputy County Executive for Economic Development and
Commissioner of Economic Development and Planning
for Suffolk County. Proceeds from the event go to the
League’s “I Nostri Bambini” Program, which assists
Italian American medically fragile children. Please call
(212) 861-8480 or email: [email protected] to support this
worthy cause. Sponsored by the Italian Welfare League.
The Metropolitan Club
1 East 60th Street, New York
Contact: Linda R. Carlozzi (212) 545-4040; Italian
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Welfare League (212) 861-8480; fax: (212) 972-3213
[email protected]
[email protected]
Genealogy: Organizing Your Research
October 27
10:00 am
Researchers often have difficulty organizing their
documents, keeping track of what they have, what they
are still looking for, as well as the best ways to file their
precious finds. Genealogy expert Toni McKeen will offer
suggestions on how to sort information and will provide
helpful charts to help you record your results. Sponsored
by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members free, Non-Members $10. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Cinema – Cultura – Rinfreschi
October 27
10:30 am
Short video on Italian contributions to America followed
by a second video, How to Prevent Dementia. Dr. Louis
Miele will facilitate discussion. Free refreshments
and information on Italian pensions, citizenship, etc.
Sponsored by Italian Assistance Center.
4 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Paola La Carbonare (914) 355-4955
Calabria Day USA
October 27
12:00 pm
The Second Annual Calabria Day, organized by the nonprofit organization “Io Resto in Calabria,” is dedicated to
documenting positive stories about the Calabresi in the
United States. Similar event is taking place concurrently
in Calabria. There will be performances, screenings and a
streaming session with Calabria Day in Italy. Sponsored
by the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute,
Queens College/CUNY, Kairos Italy Theater, Calabrisella
Films, Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere,
Mare Nostrum Elements.
Lang Auditorium, North Building, Hunter College
East 68th Street and Lexington Avenue, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Laura Caparrotti (212) 254-4025
[email protected]
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Family Program. Piccoli Cuochi:
Best Homemade Pizza
October 27
2:00 pm
Children and parents will spend an enjoyable afternoon
creating their own pizza dough. They will work together
and use various toppings to prepare white pizza, cheese
pizza, vegetable pizza and/or sausage pizza. The class will
conclude with I piccoli cuochi chefs will enjoy their pizza
creations! Presented by Cathy Blanco. Adult participation
must be with a child. Children under age 5 must be
accompanied by a parent. Sponsored by Westchester
Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $20, Non-Members $30. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Halloween Party
October 27
7:00 – midnight
Join us for a night of fun, costumes, prizes and food.
Sponsored by Order Sons of Italy in America, Lt. Joseph
Petrosino Lodge #285.
113 Baxter Street, Manhattan
Admission: $30
Contact: Ernest Magliato (347) 992-0637
[email protected]
Magnanini Winery and Music
October 28
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wine tasting dinner, with special live performance of
accordion music by Mary Mancini and Mario Tacca
(1:00 – 5:00 pm). Sponsored by Westchester Community
College Italian Club.
Admission: $85; $65 WCC credit students
Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena (914) 606-6790
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
All Orders Mass
October 28
10:15 am
Procession of various orders of Knighthoods proceeds
a mass to be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Patrick.
Sponsored by the American Foundation of Savoy Orders,
Inc.
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Cathedral of St. Patrick
50th Street and 5th Avenue, Manhattan
Contact: Marco Grassi, President (212) 972-1100 Ext.
245; fax: (212) 983-5271,
[email protected]
Celebration of Italian Music and
Italian American Culture
October 28
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Performance of Italian music as well as readings
regarding Italian American literature and culture.
Participants include: Anthony Julian Tamburri, Ph.D.,
Dean, John D. Calandra Italian American Institute,
Queens College/CUNY; Paolo Giordano, Ph.D.,
Professor, University of Central Florida; Gil Fagiani,
Italian American Writers Association; all of whom grew
up in Stamford, Connecticut. Sponsored by Ferguson
Library (Stamford, Connecticut).
96 Broad Street, Stamford, Connecticut
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Carolyn Karwoski (203) 351-8220
fax (203) 357-9098
[email protected]
Presentation: Study Italian Language and
Culture in Perugia, Italy
October 29
12:15 pm
Queens College and the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute offer a special program to study Italian
language and culture in Perugia, Italy. These low-cost
4-week or 8-week programs provide students with the
opportunity to earn 6 or 12 credits in Italian, in one of
the most beautiful medieval cities in Italy. Sponsored
by John D. Calandra Italian American Institute/ Queens
College and the Italian American Club, Queens College/
CUNY.
Queens College
Flushing, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Joseph Grosso (718) 997-5769
[email protected]
Vineyards of Italy: Vini Velenosi, Ascoli Piceno
October 29
6:30pm
Angela Velenosi, young and talented producer, with her
husband Ercole are the owners of Vini Velenosi, a family
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winery in the province of Ascoli Piceno that bears their
name. The winery includes more than 100 hectares of
vineyards in the hills surrounding the Valley of the River
Tronto and they boast production of over one million
bottles of wine. They are planted with many varieties
of grapes, such as: Trebbiano, Pecorino, Passerina,
Verdicchio, Malvasia, Pinot Nero, Chardonnay, Muller
Thurgau, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Schiraz and Petit Verdot. Their latest creation
is a wine of sour cherries, named Querciantica. Learn
about the history, the soil, the tradition of this established
Italian vineyard and taste some of the most exclusive
wines accompanied by paired appetizers. Sponsored by
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $35, Non-Members $45. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Dramatic Presentation: No Escape
October 29 – November 18
Tuesdays to Sundays 8:00 pm (call to confirm
performance schedule)
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the death of one
of the most important personalities of the past century in
Italy, Dino Buzzati. To celebrate his art, writing, painting
and genius, Kairos Italy Theater (KIT), the Italian theatre
company in New York, presents a retrospective of his
work. Four monologues - the only one dedicated to
women — will be staged according to the Double Theatre
Experience: the English version followed by its original
in Italian, acted by different actresses. Three weeks, four
monologues, eight actresses, a double monologue for each
night. Sponsored by Kairos Italy Theater, Casa Italiana
Zerilli-Marimò, Italian Cultural Institute, Consulate
General of Italy in New York, Associazione Internazionale
Dino Buzzati.
Cherry Lane Theater
38 Commerce Street
Admission: $18; open to the public
Contact: Laura Caparrotti (212) 254-4025
[email protected]
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Panel Discussion: Caring for Your Loved One:
Planning Strategies and Elder Care Options for the
Italian American Family
October 30
6:00 pm
In light of population aging and high disability rates
among the elderly, many Italian American families
face decisions concerning hospitalization and care
arrangements for elderly, disabled relatives. Often
times, adult children become deeply involved in the
daily lives of their chronically ill or medically fragile
parents. How do Italian American families meet the
needs of their elderly? Are there particular cultural
expectations concerning custodial care functions? In
the face of changes in homecare legislation, Medicaid
funding, and the continuing pressure to do more with
less, creative thinking is even more important for family
caregivers. Panel members include: Alec Pruchnicki,
M.D., Geriatric Physician, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital;
Anne B. Pagano, M.S.W./A.C.S.W., Social Worker and
Adjunct Professor at the Fordham University School of
Social Services; and Salvatore M. Di Costanzo, Esq.,
McMillan, Constabile, Maker and Perrone, LLP.; each
of whom provide services to Italian American families
regarding hospitalization and home care options.
Strategies to support primary family caregivers as well
as formal (hired) caregivers will be discussed and the
need for financial planning. Medicaid and Community
Needs Trusts in the homecare delivery system will also
be examined. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute, Queens College/CUNY.
24 West 43rd Street, 17th floor (between 5th and 6th
Avenues), Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Dr. Maria grace La Russo
RSVP by calling (212) 642-2094. Please note that seating
is limited.
Film Screening: Pompeii and the Roman Villa
October 31
3:00 pm
Documentary explores art and culture near the Bay
of Naples before Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79.
Sponsored by Westchester Community College Italian
Club.
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
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Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena (914) 606-6790
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Education Workshop: “Show Everyone Love:
Anti-Bullying”
November 1
3:30 – 8:30 pm
Book presentation with author Sabrino Panfilo and teacher
Belinda Mendez-Azzollini, Founder and Executive
Director of Just be Me! explores the serious issues
associated with peer bullying. Interventions for prevention
will be discussed for use with young children and
adolescents. Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Foundation
at Casa Belvedere.
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: $25; open to the public
Contact: Francesco Fadda (718) 273-7660
fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
Exhibit Opening: “Scialoja”
November 1
6:00 pm
Please note that programming is subject to change. Check
www.casaitaliananyu.org for updated information. All
listed events are free and open to the public. Seating is on
a first-come-first-serve basis. Sponsored by Casa Italiana
Zerilli-Marimò, New York University.
24 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Contact: (212) 998-8739
Lecture: “Religio Romana”
November 1
6:30 pm
An overview of Roman Religion from the Mater Magna
including Jupiter to Jesus and la Madonna. Join in this
journey of enlightenment and rebirth as it explores the
religious nature of ancient Romans and its incorporation
into modern Christianity. Presented in English by
Professor Giuseppe Spedaliere.
Must register in advance and prepay. Sponsored by
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10, Non-Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
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Made by Italians: The Social and Economic Impact of
Italian Immigration to the United States, 1882-2012
November 2 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
November 3
10: am – 4:00 pm,
Reception at 4:00 pm
Two day conference addresses the paucity of research
regarding the contributions of several generations of
Italians who lived and worked in the USA- as well as
successive generations of Italian Americans to career
sectors of America society: business, industry, banking,
international commerce. All has served to “brand” the
Italian presence in the United States. Sponsored by
The Alfonse M. D’Amato Chair in Italian and Italian
American Studies and Tutto Italia, LLC.
University of Stony Brook
100 Nicolls Road - Wang Center
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Prof. Peter Carravetta (631) 632-6214 or
Prof. Sabbia Auriti (917) 592-7617
[email protected]; [email protected]
Concert: TENET performs Monteverdi’s
“Madrigals of Love and War”
November 3 TBA
TENET is one of New York’s preeminent vocal
ensembles. Under artistic director, Jolle Greenleaf,
TENET has won acclaim for its innovative programming,
virtuosic singing and command of repertoire that spans
the middle ages to the present. Sponsored by The Italian
Academy.
1161 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Rick Whitaker (212) 854-1623, fax: (212) 8548479
[email protected]
Film Screening: Padre Pio: Miracle Man
November 4
3:00 pm
This movie captures the Capuchin friar’s intense faith
and devotion, deep spiritual concern for others, as well as
his great compassion for the sick and suffering. It reveals
the amazing details and events in Padre Pio’s life as a
boy and throughout his 50 years as a friar, dramatizing
the frequent attacks of the devil on him, as well as the
persecution he suffered at the hands of people, including
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those in the church. Directed by Carlo Carlei. In Italian
with English subtitles (214 minutes). Sponsored by
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10, Non-Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Film Screening: Il Mostro
November 4
3:00 pm
A hilarious comedy starring Roberto Benigni as a man
who is mistaken by police profilers as a serial killer!
Sponsored by Westchester Community College Italian
Club.
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena (914) 606-6790
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Gala Italian Pride
November 4
6:30 pm
Gala dinner dance to salute local community leaders in
the fields of public service and media/communications.
Sponsored by Società Stella Mattutina – Morning Star.
Green Tree
Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY
Admission: $85
Contact: Luigi Miele, Ph.D. (914) 636-6670
[email protected]
Lecture: “Italian-American Foodways and the
Making of Modern New York”
November 5
6:00 pm
Rocco Marinaccio, Professor, Manhattan College,
will discuss the foodways associated with New York’s
Italian immigrants in the early twentieth century. His
focus is on the ways a developing Italian-American
cuisine was incorporated into broader public discussions
of moral, intellectual, and physical health within the
immigrant population. He will also consider both a
range of institutional actions—such as the New York
City pushcart-reform legislation and various public
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health and dietary initiatives—and representations of
Italian immigrant cuisine in various media. Ultimately,
mainstream responses to this cuisine comprised a program
of “culinary reform,” designed to police and to assimilate
the immigrant, fashioning both the citizenry and the urban
landscape according to emergent conceptions of “modern”
New York. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute, Queens College/CUNY.
25 West 43rd Street, 17th floor (between 5th & 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
RSVP by calling (212) 642-2094. Please note that seating
is limited.
For further information see our Web site at www.qc.edu/
calandra
Trip to the Met: Turandot by Giacomo Puccini
November 5
7:30 pm
Turandot is one of the famous operas by Giacomo Puccini
that describes the story of Prince Calaf who falls in
love with the Princess Turandot. To obtain permission
to marry her, a suitor must solve three riddles, any
false answer results in death. Calaf passes the test – but
Turandot still hesitates to marry him. Sponsored by
Westchester Community College Italian Club.
Admission: $115; $100 WCC credit students; open to the
public
Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena (914) 606-6790
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Lecture: “The Politics of Verdi”
November 7
11:15 am
This lecture will explore Verdi’s politics, personal
convictions and the social themes that can be easily
recognized in his music. Sponsored by Westchester
Community College Italian Club.
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena (914) 606-6790
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
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Book Presentation: The Italians of New York by
Maurizio Molinari
November 7
6:00 pm
This book offers an overview of various generations of
Italians in the Big Apple, weaving together numerous
stories that highlight different epochs and different
backgrounds. From the “Introduction”: “If you want to
learn something about Italian creativity, come to New
York. Here, you will find the pride of flying the Italian
colors at the Fifth Avenue Columbus Day Parade, the
American patriotism of those who perished at Ground
Zero, the courage of firefighters and marines on the
frontline of the war against terrorism, the babbel of
dialects at the Arthur Avenue market, … political passion
in the battles of Mario Cuomo and Rudy Giuliani, creative
imagination in the works of Gaetano Pesce, Renzo Piano
e Matteo Pericoli, and provocation in the attire of Lady
Gaga….”
Panelists will include: Peter Carravetta, Alfonse D’Amato
Chair of Italian & Italian American Studies, SUNY
Stony Brook; Fred Gardaphé, Distinguished Professor of
English and Italian American Studies, Queens College,
CUNY; moderated by Anthony Julian Tamburri, Dean,
Calandra Institute. 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; open to the public
RSVP by calling (212) 642-2094. Please note that seating
is limited.
www.qc.edu/calandra
Lecture: “Dante”
November 7
6:00 pm
Please note that programming is subject to change. Check
www.casaitaliananyu.org for updated information. All
listed events are free and open to the public. Seating is on
a first-come-first-serve basis. Sponsored by Casa Italiana
Zerilli-Marimò, New York University.
24 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Contact: (212) 998-8739
Screening of Documentary Umberto E with Filmmaker
Anton Evangelista
November 7
6:30 pm
A real-life Cinderella tale, Umberto E is an epic story
of Umberto Evangelista, a dynamic and charming then
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ninety-year old Italian immigrant living in New York City.
The film leads the audience along his path of personal
triumph over childhood abandonment, harsh treatment
in orphanages and a rejecting stepmother. In spite of all
his adversities, Umberto chose love and forgiveness as
his weapons of revenge; which lead to finding the love
of his life, his wife Luisa, and the new life they create
with their children in coming to America. Filmmaker
Anton Evangelista will introduce the film and conduct a
post screening Q&A. Wine, cheese and light fare will be
served. Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Foundation at
Casa Belvedere.
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: $20 suggested donation; open to the public
Contact: Francesco Fadda (718) 273-7660
fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
Special Presentation: Dear Pat Cooper
by Michael Caputo
November 7
6:30pm
Michael Caputo is the son of legendary comedian Pat
Cooper. In this program, Caputo describes what it was
like to be the son of the comedian and the impact it had
on his life. Dear Pat Cooper “is a letter to my father,”
says author Michael Caputo. “It tells the story of the
son and the family that gave the comedian four decades
of material.” A reception with the author will follow.
Sponsored by The United Pugliesi Federation.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10, Non-Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
34th Annual Multiple Sclerosis Dinner of
Champions Benefit
November 8
VIP Cocktail Reception and
Silent Auction 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
Dinner/Awards and Live Auction 7:00 – 9:30 pm.
Special appearance by Micheal Castaldo singing classical
Italian songs. www.michealcastaldo.com Sponsored by
National MS Society.
Hyatt Regency
Old Greenwich, CT
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Admission: $300
Contact: Meg-Anne Staubley (860) 913-2550
[email protected]
Symposium: “Pugliesi Around The World”
November 8
6:00 pm
This panel will discuss the situation of Pugliesi in
the world. Participants will include: Hon. Francesco
Schittulli, Presidente della Provincia di Bari e Presidente
della Lega Nazionale Tumori Italiana; Hon. Laura
Albanese, Sotto Segretario del Ministro del Lavoro
dello Stato dell’Ontario, Canada; S. E. Arcivescovo
Mons. Nicola Girasoli, Nunzio Apostolico in Trinidad e
Tobago, Saint Vincent e Grenadines, Antigua e Barbuda,
Barbados, Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana,
Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Suriname
e Delegato Apostolico nelle Antille; Fred Gardaphé,
Distinguished Professor of English and Italian American
Studies, Queens College, CUNY. Moderated by Luciano
Lamonarca, Puglia Center of America, and Anthony
Julian Tamburri, Calandra Institute. Co-sponsored by the
Puglia Center of America and the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute, Queens College/CUNY.
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, (between 5th & 6th
Avenues), Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: (212) 642-2094. Please note that seating is
limited.
www.qc.edu/calandra
Film Festival Event: N.I.C.E.
(New Italian Cinema Events)
November 8
6:00 pm
Please note that programming is subject to change. Check
www.casaitaliananyu.org for updated information. All
listed events are free and open to the public. Seating is on
a first-come-first-serve basis. Sponsored by Casa Italiana
Zerilli-Marimò, New York University.
24 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Contact: (212) 998-8739
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Reading and Book Signing
Bordighera Poetry Prize - Sonia Raiziss-Giop
Charitable Foundation
November 9
6:30 pm
Book presentation of the 2011 winner, John Ortenzio
Bargowski Driving West on the Pulaski Skyway (2012),
translated into Italian by Ambra Meda as Guidare Verso
Ovest sulla Skyway Pulaski. Also present will be the
2012 winner. The Bordighera Poetry Prize is generously
sponsored by the Sonia Raiziss-Giop Charitable
Foundation. Reading, reception, and book signing.
Co-sponsored by Bordighera Press, Sonia Raiziss-Giop
Charitable Foundation, and the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute, Queens College/CUNY.
Contact: (212) 642-2094;
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, (between 5th & 6th
Avenues), Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public. Please note that
seating is limited.
www.qc.edu/calandra
Annual Gala
November 9
7:00 pm
Annual gala to honor individuals and families in the
Italian community. Sponsored by Center for Italian
American Culture.
The Villa
90 Route 45 East, Mountain Lakes, NJ
Admission: $250
Contact: Rosanna Imbriano (973) 571-1995
fax: (973) 571-0199
[email protected]
Ninth Annual New Italian Film Festival
November 9
7:00 – 11:00 pm
November 10 2:00 – 8:00 pm
Screening of five recently produced Italian films (English
sub-titles) with introductory remarks and Q&A sessions
conducted by Professor Gioacchino Balducci, Festival
Director. Details will be made available as program is
formulated. For updated information consult the Center
for Italian Studies web site: www.stonybrook.edu/
italianstudies or call 631-632-7444. Sponsored by the
Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University and
the Department of European Languages, Literatures, and
Cultures.
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Stony Brook University’s Wang Center Theatre
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444; fax: (631) 632-7421
[email protected]
Lecture: “How Italian Food Conquered the World” by
John Mariani, Food Critic and Chef
November 10 Noon - 3:00 pm
John Mariani, food critic and chef, will discuss his most
recent book. Includes lunch. Sponsored by St. John’s
University.
Bent Hall 277 A & B
800 Utopia Parkway, Queens
Contact: Prof. Joan D’Andrea (718) 990-7541
[email protected]
Lecture: “Sicilian Saints and Their Food”
by Fabrizia Lanza
November 12 6:00 pm
Please note that programming is subject to change. Check
www.casaitaliananyu.org for updated information. All
listed events are free and open to the public. Seating is on
a first-come-first-serve basis. Sponsored by Casa Italiana
Zerilli-Marimò, New York University.
24 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Contact: (212) 998-8739
Book Reading: The Italians of New York,
A History of Great Achievements
November 13 4:00 pm
Join Maurizio Molinari, author and journalist of La
Stampa, and Prof. Vincenzo Pascale, Rutgers University
for an examination of Italian American history. Sponsored
by Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University.
Center for Italian Studies Meeting Room in Melville
Library, Room E4340
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444; fax: (631) 632-7421
[email protected]
Film Screening: The Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
November 14 11:15 am
The Catacombs of Saint Callixtus are the first official
cemetery of the Christian community of Rome. This
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unique video leads the visitor to discover the evocative
traces of Christianity during the first century A.D. and
documents sacred space which is rarely available to the
public. Sponsored by Westchester Community College
Italian Club.
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena (914) 606-6790
fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Book Reading: Shot Down Over Italy by John Lanza
November 14 2:00 pm
The book tells the untold, true story of how Italian
partisans saved American airmen who had been shot down
by hiding them from the Nazis. Little was known about
the experiences of each crew member after the plane
was shot down, even by their families. However, upon
learning that until his uncle and another crew member
survived the war thanks to the courage of his pilot and
two Italian partisans, John Lanza began to uncover their
story, kept secret since World War II. Sponsored by
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: free; donations are welcome. Registration is
required.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Paul LaRosa reads from Leaving Story Avenue: My
Journey from the Projects to the Front Page
(Park Slope Publishing, 2012)
November 14 6:00 pm
In Leaving Story Avenue, Paul LaRosa details his life
journey from childhood in a Bronx housing project to
working at the New York Daily News during the turbulent
1970s and early 1980s. Subsequently, he moved on to
television production, most notably with the CBS News
magazine “48 Hours,” where he worked for almost 20
years. The memoir is a newsman’s lively account of a
now-legendary period in New York journalistic history,
a time that included the Son of Sam homicides, the 1977
blackout and ensuing looting, and the city’s near plunge
into bankruptcy. “[LaRosa] sprinkles wisdom about New
York, the pull of peers and family, the ambition and pride
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that propels a working class kid to succeed.”
—Ken Auletta, The New Yorker. Sponsored by John D.
Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/
CUNY
25 West 43rd Street, 17th floor (between 5th & 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
RSVP by calling (212) 642-2094. Please note that seating
is limited and we cannot reserve seats.
For further information see our Web site at
www.qc.edu/calandra
Film Screening: Pane Amaro (Bitter Bread): The
Italian American Journey from Despised Immigrants
to Honored Citizens
November 14 6:30 pm
Often referred to as the first comprehensive depiction on
film of the Italian immigrant experience in the United
States, this 2009, feature-length, English language
documentary, tracks the social, economic and political
transformation of Italians from immigrant victims
of violence and prejudice to prominent members of
American society. The story is told by weaving together
comments by noted American scholars with personal
accounts from members of the community and through
the use of a treasure trove of historical photographs and
footage. Filmmakers Gianfranco Norelli and Suma Kurien
will be on hand to introduce the film and conduct a post
screening Q. & A. Wine, cheese and light fare will be
served. Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Foundation at
Casa Belvedere.
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: $20 suggested donation; open to the public
Contact: Francesco Fadda (718) 273-7660; fax: (718)
273-0020
[email protected]
Padre Pio Through the Eyes of Father Pio Mandato,
FMHSJ
November 14
6:30 pm
Both Padre Pio and Father Pio Mandato came from the
small town of Pietrelcina. Father Pio Mandato received
his First Holy Communion from Padre Pio before coming
to the U.S.A. He grew up in New Jersey and entered the
Capuchin Seminary at the age of 17, where he received
his Franciscan formation and later his priestly formation.
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Father Pio will also read from the book “Padre Pio:
Encounters with a Spiritual Daughter from Pietrelcina”
written by his mother, Graziella DeNunzio Mandato,
who was a spiritual daughter of Padre Pio. In the book
Graziella shares her memories of the Saint. The reader
comes away with an intimate understanding of how
closely Saint Pio was tied to the lives of ordinary men and
women and the spiritual love they shared for each other.
Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10; Non Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Lecture: In Search of a Santa: Chiara del Sacramento
November 15
6:30 pm
This lecture will enter the heart of mysticism by analyzing
the writings of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross,
and Maria Raffaella DeVito Francesco. Presented in
English by Professor-in-Residence Antonio Rutigliano,
New York University. Sponsored by Westchester Italian
Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10; Non Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Genealogy: Acquiring Italian Records
November 17
10:00 am
This lecture will take researchers through four possible
methods for locating foreign documents, how to read
them, translation tips, and how to determine what the
documents really tell us. Presented by Toni McKeen.
Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members free; Non Members $10. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
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Book Presentation: Incontri cinematografici e culturali
tra due mondi edited by Antonio Carlo Vitti
November 19 6:00 pm
The book’s title recalls a distance and, at the same time,
the desire and power to overcome it. There was a time in
the early twentieth century when our immigrants travelled
between “two worlds,” in search of a better life. What
Italy produces in the general realm of art and philosophy,
film perhaps attracts greater attention, not only because
of a high artistic level of Italy’s directors and actors, but
also because film often figures as an eloquent and more
direct mirror of a society, its customs, and its challenges.
As such, it exerts a strong power of attraction for the
viewer and is easy for those who want to know more in
depth. The essays gathered in this volume represent a
stunning panorama of Italian cinema from Neorealism to
the latest productions, a sort of manual in the round with
a depth of analysis and completeness. The editor, Antonio
Carlo Vitti, will be present, in conversation with Anthony
Julian Tamburri, Dean, Calandra Institute. Sponsored by
the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens
College/CUNY.
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, (between 5th & 6th
Avenues), Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: (212) 642-2094
www.qc.edu/calandra
Discussion with Richard Vetere, Playwright,
Director and Actor
November 27 11:00 am in Frank Melville Memorial
Library, E4340 (Prof. Carravetta’s HUI 338 class);
and 3:00 pm in Frank Melville Memorial Library:
Special Collections and University Archives, Room
E2320
Join Richard Vetere who will share his career experiences
as an Italian American writer and actor in front of the
camera and as director behind the scenes. Sponsored by
the Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University
in collaboration with the D’Amato Chair in Italian and
Italian American Studies.
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Jo Fusco (631) 632-7444; fax: (631) 632-7421
[email protected]
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Film Screening: Saint Rita
November 27
2:00 pm
Famous as the patron of hopeless situations, St. Rita
of Cascia is immortalized in this deeply moving film,
taking place in Italy in the 14th century. St. Rita was
a brave, loyal woman who married a knight, helping
him overcome his dark past and convert to faith. She
happily bore him two children, but later in life endured
immense pain as she lost everything. She found peace
and new hope through the generosity of a nearby convent
of sisters. With their help she developed a deep union
with Christ that greatly inspired all who neared her.
Saint Rita is a powerful story that combines high drama
and tragedy with profound forgiveness and strong faith.
Italian with English subtitles (200 minutes). Sponsored by
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members free; Non Members $10.
Registration is required.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
La Cucina Italiana: Cooking Classes and
Demonstrations
November 27
6:30 pm
Sal Cucullo of the 808 Bistro will reveal the secrets of the
“witches” cuisine, incorporating Strega Liqueur into each
recipe. With dishes such as Linguine con Strega, Veal
Streginbocca, and Torta della Strega, you are sure to fall
under the spell of this comforting cuisine. Sponsored by
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $50; Non Members $60. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Film Screening: Yonkers Joe
November 29
6:30 pm
Directed by Robert Celestino (2008)
Robert Celestino in an American film producer,
screenwriter, editor and award-winning film director.
He is best known for his films, Mr. Vincent and Yonkers
Joe. Mr. Vincent premiered at the 1997 Sundance Film
Festival. The film then made its mark at festivals around
the world. It won the Critics’ Award for best film at the
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Schermi di Amore Film Festival in Italy and the Best
Dramatic Feature Award at the Long Island Film Festival.
In 2008, Celestino wrote and directed Yonkers Joe,
starring Chazz Palminteri and Christine Lahti. An ode to
old time gamblers, now outdated in an age of powerful
upscale casinos, the film tells the story of a dice hustler
whose determination to make one last grab for a big
score in Vegas is complicated by the reappearance of his
estranged, mentally challenged son into his life. Yonkers
Joe premiered at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival (102
minutes). Mr. Celestino currently resides in Yonkers, New
York with his wife and son. Q&A with director Robert
Celestino will follow. Sponsored by Westchester Italian
Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10; Non Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Lecture: “The Life and Time of Mother Cabrini”
December 1 10:00 am
Toni McKeen will discuss Mother Cabrini’s life from a
genealogical perspective. McKeen will examine how the
time in which she lived influenced her work. Sponsored
by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10; Non Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Award-Winning Singer/PBS Host Cristina Fontanelli
9th Annual “Christmas in Italy”
December 1
3:00 pm
A holiday vocal journey through Italy’s best-loved folk
song, arias, Neapolitan and Christmas classics with piano,
mandolins, guitar and accordion accompaniment, plus
student/bambini choir.
Peter J. Sharp Theater at Symphony Space
2537 Broadway at 95th Street, Manhattan
Admission: $42; $47; $57 (group discounts available);
open to the public
Contact: 212-772-4448
[email protected]
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Saluti dall’Italia: A Literary and Musical Journey
December 1
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Ferdinando Molteni, narrator, vocalist, guitarist, and
Elena Buttiero, pianist. Musical pieces and readings of
text from Italian writers. Alternate Italian piano music
(Mascagni, Leoncavallo, etc.) selections from Italian
singers and songwriters: Modugno, Tenco, Paoli, De
Andrè and poems from Tomasi di Lampedusa, Pitigrilli,
Marotta, Pavese and others. Includes dinner. Sponsored
by St. John’s University, Italian Cultural Center.
Little Theater
8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens
Contact: Prof. Joan D’Andrea (718) 990-7541
[email protected]
The Neapolitan Solidarity Crèche –
“Il Presepio della Solidarietà”
December 2 to January 6, 2013
Second Annual exhibit of The Neapolitan Solidary Crèche
– “Il Presepio Della Solidarietà,” a gift of friendship and
solidarity from the Naples, Italy Chamber of Commerce
to the New York City Fire Department in honor of the
victims of 9/11 and the brave Firefighters, Police and
EMS workers that made the ultimate sacrifice. This
handcrafted work of art was created by master artisans
of the Campania Region in Italy and is consistent with
techniques that date back to the seventeenth century. It
occupies an area of approximately fifty-four square feet
and is comprised of 120 pieces, including 83 figurines and
28 animals, etc. The majestic set is the work of Master
Giovanni Sinno, and the figures were modeled by master
artisans Alfredo Molli, Ulderigo Pinfildi and Giovanni
Sinno. Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Foundation at
Casa Belvedere.
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Francesco Fadda (718) 273-7660
fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
Lecture: Exhibit Opening “La Storia di Natale”
December 3
Professor Giuseppe Spedaliere presents “La Storia di
Natale” on the occasion of the opening of Presepio
Napoletano. The growth and evolution of this holy day
will be traced from the earliest Christian times to modern
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day. Join in commemorating those religious and culinary
traditions which define this darkest and coldest of seasons
as one of the warmest, most endearing moments of the
Italian holiday calendar.
Must register in advance and prepay. Sponsored by
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10; Non Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Exhibit: Presepio Napoletano
December 4 to January 15, 2013
Exhibit Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am
to 4:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Hours
subject to change.
Nativity scenes are very popular in Italy and are generally
found in every household during the holiday season. The
nativity originated in Italy in the 13th century when St.
Francis of Assisi asked Giovanni Vellita from the Village
of Greccio to create a manger scene. During the 17th and
18th centuries, the nativity was turned into an art form in
Naples and included representation of daily life in Naples
at that time. Today many artisans are dedicated to the
craft of creating handmade figures for presepi. Presepio
Napoletano represents our rich cultural and spiritual
traditions. It portrays a bustling village located at the
base of Mount Vesuvius. The landscape is handcrafted
in wood, cork and paper mache. The figures are made of
terra cotta, hemp and wire many of which stand more than
a foot tall. Sponsored by the Westchester Italian Cultural
Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Suggested donation: adults $12; children 18
years of age and under and seniors $6
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700, Ext. 109
[email protected]
Lecture: The Art of Making Do in Naples,
by Jason Pine
December 6
6:00 pm
Anthropologist Jason Pine, Purchase College, SUNY will
present his research on neomelodica, a musical form from
Naples that combines traditional songs with contemporary
stories of love, betrayal, loss, and violence. Neapolitans’
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artistic and economic ambitions are sometimes forced to
contend with local crime forces, notably the Camorra.
Exploiting the vulnerability of impoverished would-be
performers, crime bosses frequently serve as managers
and performance impresarios, ultimately ensnaring young
singers with money and drugs to control not only their
work but their lives. In his book The Art of Making Do
in Naples (University of Minnesota Press, 2012), Pine
recounts how his ethnographic work also depended on
the careful handling, and sometimes even the aid, of these
forbidding figures as he became partially caught up in a
web of shadowy and complex relationships that create and
foment this music. Sponsored by John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute, Queens College/CUNY
25 West 43rd Street, 17th floor (between 5th & 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
RSVP by calling (212) 642-2094. Please note that seating
is limited and we cannot reserve seats.
For further information see our Web site at www.qc.edu/
calandra.
Concert: Underworld Productions Opera Company
December 7
6:30 pm
Artists in Residence concert and gala. Please note
that programming is subject to change. Check www.
casaitaliananyu.org for updated information. All listed
events are free and open to the public. Seating is on a
first-come-first-serve basis. Sponsored by Casa Italiana
Zerilli-Marimò, New York University.
24 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Contact: (212) 998-8739
Film Screening: 5,000 Miles From Home
December 7
6:30 pm
Directed by Jim Di Stasio and Mark McCutcheon (2009)
5,000 Miles From Home tells the riveting tale of a
generation of Italian kids from the streets of Chicago who
proudly answered the call to serve their country during
World War II. Fra Noi, the Italian American newspaper
in the Chicago Area, played a pivotal role in the creation
of the film. Many of the veterans interviewed for the
documentary were initially the subjects of War Stories,
a feature of Fra Noi. One of the driving forces behind
the project was Jim Di Stasio, who interned at the paper
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throughout college. From the start, Di Stasio and his
fellow producer/director, Mark McCutcheon, made the
decision to waive all compensation, devoting every penny
raised to the project itself. Their devotion to the film
is evident throughout the final product, a documentary
that is both rich in history and deeply personal. As a
filmmaker, Di Stasio has produced and directed several
music videos, local commercials and corporate videos.
5,000 Miles From Home marks his feature film debut.
(65 minutes). Q & A with Music Director, JoAnne
Robertozzi, will follow. Sponsored by Westchester Italian
Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $10; Non Members $20. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Family Program: Buon Natale: Presepio Workshop
December 8
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Create your unique nativity set to take home to enjoy for
the holidays. Listen to Italian Christmas songs, smell the
aroma of the freshly baked pizzelle and start your own
family tradition to cherish for years to come. A holiday
reception will conclude the program. A program for all
ages! Adult participation must be with a child. Sponsored
by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $20; Non Members $30. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Film Screening: La vita è meravigliosa
December 11
2:00 pm
It’s a Wonderful Life is an American Christmas film
produced and directed by Frank Capra. An angel helps a
frustrated businessman by showing him what life would
have been like if he never existed. In Italian, no English
subtitles (103 minutes). Sponsored by Westchester Italian
Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members free; Non Members $10.
Registration is required.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
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Concert Performance: Ninnarò
December 11 6:00 pm
Traditional Sicilian music. Please note that programming
is subject to change. Check www.casaitalianananyu.org
for updated information. All listed events are free and
open to the public. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve
basis. Sponsored by Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, New
York University.
24 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Contact: (212) 998-8739
The Spirits and Liquors of Italy:
Distilleria CAFFO’s 100 Years of Influence
December 11
6:30 pm
Laura Cavallo of Caffo Beverages examines the
traditions, history and culture of Italy’s most famous
liquors and spirits. The presentation will include a brief
history of Distilleria CAFFO’s 100 year influence. A
tastings of Caffo’s different liquors and spirits will follow
the presentation.
Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $35; Non Members $45 Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Round Table: Pasolini
December 12 6:30 pm
Please note that programming is subject to change. Check
www.casaitaliananyu.org for updated information. All
listed events are free and open to the public. Seating is on
a first-come-first-serve basis. Sponsored by Casa Italiana
Zerilli-Marimò, New York University.
24 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues),
Manhattan
Contact: (212) 998-8739
Music Program: “Cosí Faran Tutti”
December 13, 14 & 15 TBA
World premiere of a new Italian opera by composer
Jonathan Dawe. Dawe, the youngest composer to be
commissioned by James Leone for the Boston Symphony
Orchestra has composed a new dramatic musical program
is conceived as a prequel to Mozart’s “Cosi Fan Tutte.”
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Sponsored by The Italian Academy at Columbia
University.
1161 Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Rick Whitaker (212) 854-1623
fax (212) 854-8479
[email protected]
Family Program: Piccoli Cuochi
December 15
2:00 pm
It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t enjoy Italian taralli.
These sweet, versatile treats are a welcome guest on
any table during the holiday season. Join us and start a
taralli tradition of your own! Presented by Cathy Blanco.
Adult participation must be with a child. Children under
age 5 must be accompanied by a parent. Sponsored by
Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $20; Non Members $30 Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
Arts & Music: Live Nativity Musical
December 15
4:00 pm
This live Nativity show, performed by the talented
artists of TiPiace Italian American Presentations, Inc.,
is complete with costumes, holiday music and Italian
Christmas songs to be enjoyed by the entire family.
TiPiace Italian American Presentations, Inc, is a nonprofit
organization comprised of a group of award winning
Italian American talents such as: Tre Bella, Allison Scola,
Jenn Palumbo, Dimitri Minucci, Deb Longino, Anthony
Tolve and other talented Italian American entertainers.
The group is dedicated to serving and educating the
community and uses their talents to share Italy’s rich and
beautiful culture. Holiday reception with the artists will
follow. Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $20; Non Members $30. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
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La Cucina Italiana: Cooking Classes &
Demonstrations. Il Pranzo della Vigilia
December 18
6:30 pm
Gerbasi Restaurant is the newest addition to Arthur
Avenue, offering a modern twist on traditional Italian
cuisine with its unique dishes. Owner Maurizio Gerbasi
will teach you how to revitalize your own recipes with
this Christmas Eve menu that includes dishes such as:
Black Tagliolini with Cuttlefish Ragu, and Baccala’ alla
Calabrese. Sponsored by Westchester Italian Cultural
Center.
One Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $50; Non Members $60. Must
register in advance and prepay.
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 771-8700 Ext. 109
[email protected]
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Participating Schools
Elementary through Secondary
ITA-AATI Programs in Westchester
The Italian Teachers’ Association of Westchester will
celebrate Italian Heritage and Culture Month by offering
a series of cultural activities. Dates and programs will be
announced.
Contact: Lucrezia Lindia (914) 793-6130 ext. 4285
[email protected]
September 22 7:00 pm
Folklore Group from Agrigento, Sicily
A special music and dance program performed by I Figli
del Sole folkloric group will perform for students, faculty
and staff. Sponsored by the Italian Club of Eastchester
High School and the Order Sons of Italy in America,
Giuseppe Garibaldi Lodge #2583.
Eastchester School Auditorium
580 White Plains Rd, Eastchester NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Lucrezia Lindia (914) 793-6130 ext. 4285
[email protected]
The Legacy of Italians in the Americas
Throughout the school year, and particularly in the month
of October, students will be engaged in an integrated
instructional program examining Immigrant Studies
and the contributions of Italians and Italian Americans
to civilization. Upper grades will focus on Amerigo
Vespucci and other explorers who impacted the founding
and development of the Americas.
P.S. 42, Benjamin Altman School
71 Hester Street, Manhattan
Contact: Rosa Casiello O’Day, Principal (212) 226-8410
[email protected]
Amerigo Vespucci & Other Discoveries
The Legacy of Italians in America
October 1 - 12
Second, third and fourth graders will engage in research
about famous Italian Americans who made contributions
to the Arts, Science, Technology, Music and other
disciplines. Students will present their findings to their
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classmates.
Robbins Lane Elementary School
157 Robbins Lane, Syosset
(516) 364-5804
Admission: for students only
Contact: Cav. Josephine A. Maietta
[email protected]
The Life of Amerigo Vespucci
October 3 - 21
Second, third and fourth graders will learn about the
life of Amerigo Vespucci and his accomplishments and
develop a project to display in the library.
Robbins Lane Elementary School
157 Robbins Lane, Syosset
(516) 364-5804
Admission: for students only
Contact: Cav. Josephine A. Maietta
[email protected]
Cristoforo Colombo and Amerigo Vespucci Visit
Robbins Lane School
October 5
Colombo and Amerigo will greet the students as they
arrive to school.
Robbins Lane Elementary School
157 Robbins Lane, Syosset
(516) 364-5804
Admission: for students only
Contact: Cav. Josephine A. Maietta
[email protected]
Lecture on Italian Explorers: Colombo, Vespucci,
Caboto and Verrazzano
October 9 - 12
Fourth graders will research and give oral presentations
on an explorer of their choice.
Admission: for students only
Robbins Lane Elementary School
157 Robbins Lane, Syosset
(516) 364-5804
Contact: Cav. Josephine A. Maietta
[email protected]
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Participating Colleges and Universities
(Activities listed in Calendar of Events)
Baruch College/CUNY
Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY
Brooklyn College/CUNY
College of Staten Island/CUNY
Columbia University
Hofstra University
Hunter College/CUNY
John Jay College/CUNY
Lehman College/CUNY
Montclair State University
Nassau Community College
New York University
Rutgers University
St. John’s University
Stony Brook/SUNY
Queens College/CUNY
Westchester Community College/SUNY
York College/CUNY
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Italian and Italian American Institutions
in New York
Manhattan
Consulate General of Italy in New York
690 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
(212) 439-8600 [email protected]
www.consnewyork.esteri.it
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
686 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
(212) 879-4242 [email protected]
www.iicnewyork.org
Italian Trade Commission
33 East 67th Street
New York, NY 10065
(212) 848-0300 [email protected]
www.italtrade.com
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce
730 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600
New York, NY 10065
(212) 459-0044 [email protected]
www.italchamber.org
Italian Government Tourist Board
630 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10065
(212) 245-5618
www.italiantourism.com
Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, New York
University
24 West 12th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 998-8739 [email protected]
www.casaitaliananyu.org
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Columbus Citizens Foundation
8 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 249-9923 [email protected]
www.columbuscitizensfd.org
Italian American Committee on Education
686 Park Avenue, LL
New York, NY 10021
Tel: (212) 772-8755 [email protected]
www.iacelanguage.org
Italian American Museum
155 Mulberry Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 965-9000 [email protected]
www.ItalianAmericanMuseum.org
Italian Welfare League
8 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 861-8480
www.ItalianwelfareLeague.org
i-Italy (Italian/American Digital Project)
25 West 43rd Street, 17th floor
New York, NY 10036
(212) 642-2094
[email protected]
www.i-italy.org
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute,
Queens College/CUNY
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10036
(212) 642-2094 [email protected]
www.qc.edu/calandra
National Organization of Italian American
Women (NOIAW)
25 West 43rd Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 642-2003 [email protected]
www.noiaw.org
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The Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in
America at Columbia University
Casa Italiana, 1161 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027
(212) 854-2306 [email protected]
www.italianacademy.columbia.edu
Bronx
Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Belmont Branch
of the New York Public Library
610 East 186th Street
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 933-6410
www.arthuravenuebronx.com/enrico_fermi.htm
Brooklyn
Enrico Caruso Museum of America
1942 East 19th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 368-3993 [email protected]
www.EnricoCarusoMuseum.com
Federation of Italian-American Organizations of
Brooklyn, Ltd. (FIAO)
7403 18th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 259-2828 [email protected]
www.fiaobrooklyn.org
Queens
Italian Language Inter-Cultural Alliance (ILICA)
27-28 Thompson Avenue, Suite 441
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 392-2020 Fax: (718) 392-2020
[email protected]
www.ilica.org
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Federation of Italian American Organization of
Queens, Inc. (FIAO)
29-21 21 Ave.
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 204-2444 [email protected]
www.italianfederation.com
Howard Beach Columbus Day Foundation, Inc.
101-42 99th Street
Ozone Park, NY 11416
(718) 641-3469 [email protected]
www.howardbeachcolumbusday.com
Staten Island
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum,
Order Sons of Italy in America
420 Tompkins Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-1608 Fax: 718) 442-8635
[email protected]
www.GaribaldiMeucciMuseum.org
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa
Belvedere
79 Howard Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 273-7660 Fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
www.casa-belvedere.org
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical
Gardens 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY 10301 (718) 448 2500 Fax: (718) 815-0198
[email protected]
www.snug-harbor.org
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Nassau
Grand Lodge of New York, Order Sons of Italy in
America
2101 Bellmore Avenue
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 785-4623 Fax: 785-6742
www.nysosia.org
1 Bellmare AvenueNN(+1) 718 815
mail:
Westchester
Westchester Italian Cultural Center
Generoso Pope Place
Tuckahoe, NY 10707
(914) 771-8700 Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
www.wiccny.org
New Jersey
Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in
America
One Normal Avenue
Dickson Hall, Suite 171
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 655-4038 Fax: (973-655-4050
www.chss.montclair.edu/cocciainstitute
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Italian Language Resources
An array of learning opportunities are available
to foster Italian language acquisition for toddlers,
children, teens and adults. The following
organizations are offering classes from basic to
advanced level skills:
Casa Belvedere,
The Italian Cultural Foundation, Inc.
79 Howard Avenue, Grymes Hill, NY 10301
(718) 273-7660, Fax: (718) 273-0020
[email protected]
www.casa-belvedere.org
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, Order Sons of Italy
in America
420 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-1608, Fax: 718) 442-8635
[email protected]
www.GaribaldiMeucciMuseum.org
Italian American Committee on Education
(IACE)
686 Park Ave LL New York, NY 10021
(212) 772-8755, Fax: (212) 772-8756
[email protected]
www.iacelanguage.org
Westchester Community College/SUNY
Italian for Children
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY
Contact: Prof. Franco Maddalena
(914) 606-6790, Fax: (914) 606-5665
[email protected]
Westchester Italian Cultural Center
Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY 10707
(914) 771-8700, Fax: (914) 771-5900
[email protected]
www.wiccny.org
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IHCC-NY, Inc.
Board Member,
Dean Anthony
Julian Tamburri,
Ph.D., Dean,
John D. Calandra
Italian American
Institute, Queens
College CUNY,
was honored at
the Commission
for Social JusticeB’nai B’rith
Award Breakfast for promoting better relations
through education. Co-sponsored by the New York
Grand Lodge Commission for Social Justice of the
Order Sons of Italy in America and The Metro North
Region of B’nai B’rith International, celebrating 31
years of solidarity between the two groups, June,
2012.
Andrea Barbaria, former Consul of Italy in New Jersey, Uff. Joseph Sciame, Board Member IHCC-NY,
Inc., Cav. Mary Ann Re, Ph.D., and Consul General
Natalia Quintavalle.
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Related References: Amerigo to America:
The Legacy of Italians in the Americas
Travel back in time to the Old World, then discover
Mundus Novus, the New World, guided by Amerigo
Vespucci, the astrolabe, and those who contributed
to the documentation of the naming and the story of
America through literary and visual arts.
Books
Arciniegas, German, Amerigo and the New World.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1955.
Arciniegas, German, and DeOnis, Harriet (transl.),
Why America? 500 Years of a Name: The Life
and Times of Amerigo Vespucci. Bogota: Villegas
Editores, 2002.
Boorstin, D. J., The Discoverers: A History of Man’s
Search to Know his World and Himself. New York:
Random House, 1983.
Canovai, Stanislao, Viaggi D’Amerigo Vespucci:
Con La Vita, L’elogio E La Dissertazione
Giustificativa Di Questo Celebre Navigatore (Latin
or Italian Edition). South Carolina: Nabu Press,
2010, 2012 (reproduction of 1817 book).
Cesati, Franco, Medici: Story of a European
Dynasty. Italy: Mandragora Srl, 2006.
Crane, Nicholas, Mercator: The Man Who Mapped
the Planet. New York: Henry Holt and Co., 2002.
Evans, James, The History and Practice of Ancient
Astronomy. New York: Oxford University Press,
1996.
Fernandez-Armesto, Felipe, Amerigo: The Man Who
Gave His Name to America. New York: Random
House, 2006.
Formisano, Luciano, and Jacobson, David (transl.),
Letters from a New World: Amerigo Vespucci’s
Discovery of America. Venice: Marsilio Editori, spa,
1992.
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Hessler, John W., The Naming of America:
Martin Waldseemuller’s 1507 World Map and the
Cosmographiae Introductio. London: D. Giles, Ltd.,
2008.
Hunter, Douglas, The Race to the New World:
Christopher Columbus, John Cabot and a Lost
History of Discovery. New York: Palgrave, 2011.
Kanas, Nick, Star Maps: History, Artistry, and
Cartography. Chichester: Praxis Publishing, Ltd.,
2009.
Lester, Toby, The Fourth Part of the World: The
Race to the Ends of the Earth, and a Epic Story of
the Map That Gave America Its Name. New York:
Free Press, 2009.
Markham, Clements R., The Letters of Amerigo
Vespucci and Other Documents Illustrative of his
Career. New York: Cambridge Univ. Press, 2012.
Morrison, James E., The Astrolabe, Delaware: Janus,
1997.
Plum, J. H., The Italian Renaissance. New York:
Mariner Books, 2001.
Pohl, Frederick, Amerigo Vespucci: Pilot Major.
New York: Columbia University Press, 1944.
Schwartz, Seymour, Putting “America” on the Map:
The Story of the Most Important Graphic Document
in the History of the United States. Amherst, New
York: Prometheus Books, 2007.
Waldseemuller, Martin Franz Wieser (Ritter
von); Edward Burk (trans.), The Cosmographiae
Introductio of Martin Waldseemuller in facsimile,
followed by the Four Voyages of Amerigo Vespucci.
United States: Catholic Historical Society, 1908.
Wilford, John Noble, The Mapmakers. New York:
Vintage, 2001.
Winsor, Justin, Narrative and Critical History of
America (V.2). Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1886.
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Legacy of Italians in America:
Colello, Joseph V., Outlines of Greatness.
Twickenham: Athens Press, 2002.
Iorizzo, Luciano J. and Mondello, Salvatore, The
Italian Americans: Third Edition. Amherst, NY:
Cambria Press, 2006.
La Gumina, Salvatore J.; Cavaioli, Frank J.;
Primeggia, Salvatore; and Varacalli, Joseph A., The
Italian American Experience: An Encyclopedia.
London: Routledge, 1999.
Mangione, Jerre and Ben Morreale, La Storia: Five
Centuries of the Italian American Experience. New
York: Harper Collins, 1993.
Morreale, Ben; Carola, Robert; and Carola,
Leslie Caron, Italian Americans: The Immigrant
Experience. New York: Harper Perennial, 1993.
Scarpaci, Vincenza, The Journey of the Italians in
America. Pelican Publishing Co.: La., 2008.
Websites
www. Geography.about.com/Vespucci
www. historymedren.about.com
Amerigo Vespucci, Account of His First Voyage
1497 (Letter to Pier Soderini, Gonfalonier of the
Republic of Florence), Internet Modern History
Sourcebook-Fordham University. www.fordham.
edu
EBook, Amerigo Vespucci, Ober, Frederick A.
www.history.com
1507 Waldseemuller Map, US Library of Congress,
World Digital Library
Amerigo Vespucci Documents and Related Materials
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www.loc.gov
Florence Government Official Site – 500TH
Anniversary of Death of Amerigo Vespucci
www.Vespucci2012.com
Università degli Studi di Firenze (Includes
Vespucci’s Mundus Novus and Lettera al Soderini)
www.eprints.unifi.it
Vespucci Letters
www.mth.umd.edu
Vespucci Reprints, Texts and Studies
www.archive.org
Video
Italians in America - Our Contribution. Dir. Robert
Loggia. White Star. 2004.
Pane Amaro/Bitter Bread: The Italian-American
Journey. Dir. Gianfranco Norelli. Eurus Productions,
Inc. 2009.
Pride & Passion: The Italians in America. Dir.
Marino Amoruso, Myra Weinstein. 2004.
Art
Simonetta Vespucci, married to Amerigo Vespucci’s
distant cousin Marco, was considered to be the
“muse” of Sandro Botticelli in the following
paintings:
Botticelli, Sandro, Simonetta Vespucci, aka
Portrait of a Young Woman, 1480-85. Städelsches
Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt, Germany.
Botticelli, Sandro, Primavera, c. 1482. Galleria degli
Uffizi, Florence, Italy.
Botticelli, Sandro, The Birth of Venus, c. 1485.
Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy.
Botticelli, Sandro, Three Temptations of Christ
1481-82. Cappella Sistina, Vatican, Italy.
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Amerigo Vespucci
Botticelli, Sandro, Portrait of a Young Man,
(Amerigo Vespucci), 1470-1480. Previously in the
collection of Count Avogli Trotti, Rome, Italy.
Ghirlandaio, Domenico, Madonna della
Misericordia, c.1472. Vespucci Chapel, Chiesa di
Ognissanti, Florence, Italy.
IHCC-NY, Inc., President/Chair Uff. Joseph Sciame
receives Lifetime Membership Award from National
Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators in
July 2012 for his leadership and role as a National Chair,
and in recognition for his 45 years contributions to higher
education and the Italian American community.
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2012 Mother’s Day Weekend, honoring Minister Natalia
Quintavalle, Consul General of Italy to New York, at the
Mother Italy Statue, Hunter College, CUNY, at which
time the responsibility for the annual ceremonies at the
statue were conveyed to the IHCC-NY, Inc.
The Board of Directors of the Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee of New York, Inc., with Minister Natalia
Quintavalle.
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AMERIGO TO AMERICA:
THE LEGACY OF THE ITALIANS IN THE
AMERICAS
Amerigo Vespucci. AMERICA. Two names
linked together, forever.
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3. MEDICI (8,14,E)
4. EXPLORER (3,1,SE)
5. SEVILLE (13,10,N)
6. COLUMBUS (8,15,E)
7. FOUR (10,7,SW)
8. SPAIN (7,1,SE)
9. PORTUGAL (6,9,NE)
10. BRAZIL (1,6,NE)
11. CARTOGRAPHER (12,2,S)
12. ASTROLABE (2,9,NE)
13. CRUX (17,13,S)
14. THIRD VOYAGE (11,13,W)
15. MUNDUS NOVUS (12,1,SW)
16. SODERINI (1,12, E)
17. PILOT MAYOR (15,14, N)
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20. MERCATOR (10,11,W)
21. FIVE HUNDREDTH (1,17,E)
22. LUPO (14,12,NW)
23. ALL (14,17,NE)
24. KINO (6,16,W)
25. DITONTI (7,14,W)
26. GIANNINI (8,1,SW)
27. PAOLUCCI (8,10,NW)
28. PASSONNO (16,8,N)
29. VESPUCCI (1, 5, SE)
30. ZERO (16,8,N)
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112TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
S.L.C.
S. RES. ­­­­­­______________
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Italian
Unification and the beginning of warm and abiding
relations between the people of the United States and
Italy.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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Mr. KERRY (for himself, Mr. BARRASSO, Mrs.
GILLIBRAND, Mrs. SHAHEEN, and Mr.
LUGAR) submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on
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RESOLUTION
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Italian Unification
and the beginning of warm and abiding relations between
the people of the United States and Italy.
Whereas it has been 150 years since March 17, 1861,
when the parliament of a united Italy proclaimed Victor
Emanuel II their king;
Whereas the story of the Italian Risorgimento, in particular
Giuseppe Garibaldi’s heroic adventures, have inspired
generations of Americans;
Whereas, between 1880 to 1920, an estimated 4,000,000
Italian immigrants arrived in the United States to settle and
help build our Nation;
Whereas today there are almost 18,000,000 Americans
of Italian ancestry whose contributions to our society are
diverse and profound;
Whereas Italy has been a loyal NATO ally and a major
strategic partner for over 60 years;
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Whereas Italian-Americans have made
contributions to the United States; and
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Whereas Italy remains a steadfast partner in the defense
of a shared vision of fundamental human rights and the
preservation of democratic ideals: Now, therefore, be it
1 Resolved, That the Senate –
2 (1) recognizes the 150th anniversary of the
3 foundation of the modern state of Italy;
4 (2) celebrates the ties of kinship and shared
5 democratic values that unite the two countries
6 across the Atlantic;
7 (3) honors the service and sacrifice of Italy’s
8 soldiers, sailors, and airmen alongside United States
9 forces most recently in Iraq, Afghanistan, and 10 Libya; and
11 (4) reaffirms the friendship between the Government
12 and people of the United Sates and the
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LEGACY OF ITALIANS IN THE AMERICAS TIMELINE:
1600’s, 1700’s Exploration and Colonization of America with
noteworthy accomplishments by Italian navigators, explorers,
missionaries, traders and settlers, followed by contributions
to the Founding Fathers and to America into the 1800’s.
Late 1800’s, early 1900’s Massive Waves of Immigrants
from Italy seeking better life and freedom arrive in North
America but also in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela
and Peru where they were known as “birds of passage,” voyaging back and forth between their work in the Americas and
their families in Italy.
Some prominent Italians come to America to improve on their
landmark discoveries in technology, such as Marconi’s wireless.
Late 1800’s, 1900’s Expansion in Business and Science by
Italians in America and Italian Americans.
To Present Great Accomplishments of the Italian creative,
entrepreneurial, inventive, courageous spirit evident in all
fields of endeavor.
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events, concerts, exhibits and lectures, celebrating Italian
culture. Each year a theme representative of the history and
culture of Italy and Italian Americans is highlighted.
The IHCC promotes Italian culture by focusing on schools
and taking a leadership role in promoting Italy and its cultural
contributions.
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• 1503 Fourth voyage (which is disputed), Vespucci discovers Bahia and the Island of South Georgia.
• 1504 Returns to Lisbon and publishes Lettera al Soderini, a
letter in Italian addressed to Piero Soderini, Florentine statesman, about the four voyages made by Vespucci.
• 1505 Becomes citizen of Spain and marries Maria Cerezo.
• 1506 Columbus dies still believing that he had reached
Asia.
• 1507 First time the Latin word “America” is used to represent the New World on a map, printed on the image of the future South America, by renowned German map maker Martin
Waldseemuller.
• 1508 Becomes Spain’s Piloto Mayor, Chief Pilot.
• 1512 February 22 Dies of malaria in Seville, Spain.
• 1538 Mercator, renowned cartographer, clearly depicts
America on both the North and South Hemispheres of the
New World.
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• 1501 May 14 Third voyage, from Lisbon, under the auspices of the King of Portugal, led by Portuguese explorer,
Goncalo Coelho. Maps the stars Alpha and Beta Centauri, as
well as the constellation Crux, the Southern Cross. Realizes
that this land mass is Mundus Novus, the New World, not
Asia.
• 1502 Returns from third voyage to Lisbon, Portugal, and
publishes Mundus Novus, a Latin translation of a letter sent
from Lisbon to Lorenzo de’ Medici about the third voyage.
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A merigo Vespucci was an Italian financier, navigator, explorer and cartographer. Vespucci was the first to realize
that the land to which he had voyaged westward was a
separate land, Mundus Novus, a New World.
• 1454March9Amerigo Vespucci born in Florence, Italy.
• 1483 Appointed as a steward at the commercial House
of Medici.
• 1491 Sent to Seville, Spain, representing the business
interests of the Medici family and becomes interested in
cartography and exploration.
• 1495-1496 As executor of the estate of Giannotto
Berardi, an Italian merchant, Vespucci fulfills Berardi’s
outstanding contract with the King of Spain by providing
twelve vessels for the Indies. Vespucci continues as a
provision contractor for Indies expeditions and secures
beef supplies for at least one, possibly two, of Columbus’s voyages.
• 1497May10 First voyage, under auspices of King Ferdinand of Spain, guided by the mariner’s astrolabe, arrives at South American coast, but thought it was Asia.
• 1498 October15 Vespucci returns to Spain.
• 1499May16Second voyage departs from Cape Verde,
accompanied by Fleet Commander, Alonzo de Ojeda,
reaching Guyana and discovering St. Augustine and the
Amazon River.
• 1500 September Vespucci returns from his second
voyage and reports to Medici family.