Events
February 2008
Montclair State University Centennial Italian Festival
The Charles and Joan Alberto Italian Studies Institute Film Series
Tuesday Nights 6:30
Seton Hall University
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ITALIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM PRESENTS
CASTLE OF EUFEMIO (CALATAFIMI)
A Selection of Photographs From the Festival of the Most Holy Crucifix
(Festa del Santissima Crocifisso)
January 16th through March 16th, 2008
Opening Reception Thursday, January 24th at 6 p.m.
Artist Led Discussion, Thursday, January 31st at 6 p.m.
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Blood Type: RAGU
Written & Performed by
Frank Ingrasciotta
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February 2, 2008
Joseph and Elda Coccia Institute Programs
Italian Festival of the Arts and Humanities
Montclair State University
The Italian Odyssey Through Ellis Island and Beyond – Reflections on the Italian American Immigrant Experience
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Panelists include:
B. Amore, author of An Italian American Odyssey
Pellegrino D’Acierno, author and professor of Italian and comparative literature at Hofstra University
Edvige Giunta, author and professor at New Jersey City University
Joseph Sciorra, author and professor at Queens College
Dickson Hall – Cohen Lounge, 10:00 AM
New Jersey Guitar & Mandolin Society
Monthly meeting- Players Circle
Wednesday, February 6, 2008.
Performance/lecture: 6:30-7:20 (meeting begins at 6:00)
Free for members. $10 donation all other guests.
New Jersey Guitar & Mandolin Society
Room 5. Bergen County Academies.
200 Hackensack Avenue. Hackensack, NJ 07601
NJGMS website: www.bergen.org/njgms
Contact: Michael Lemma
201-343-6000 x2313
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN US
FOR THE FIRST
NJ ORDER SONS OF ITALY MEMBERSHIP OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 7TH, 2008 AT 7:00 PM
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February 13, 2008
SAMUEL A. ALITO JR.
Reflections on growing up as an Italian-American in New Jersey
Valentine's Dinner Dance
SPINELLI'S, RT.1, LYNNFIELD, MA.
February 14, 2009
7:00- Midnight
Cocktails 7:00
Dinner 8:00
$75.00 per person
tickets 781-932-1699
Happy Valentine's Day to All !!
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Tribute to Luciano Pavarotti
February 14, 2008; Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center Tickets are priced at $35 - $100.
Contributor tickets which include a prime seat, reception the night of the concert, and program credit are $350, tax deductible except for the ticket cost.
If you are interested in these tickets please reserve directly with us at
646 383 7972; email intlconcerts@mindspring.com.
COALITION OF ITALIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONS, INC.
MONTHLY DINNER MEETING
THURSDAY, February 21, 2008
6:30 p.m. networking reception
7:30 p.m. dinner
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COALITION OF ITALIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONS, INC.
MONTHLY DINNER MEETING
Guest Speakers
Steve Buscemi
Actor/DirectorAnd
Hon. George A. Grasso
First Deputy Police Commissioner
New York City Police Department
THURSDAY, February 21, 2008
6:30 p.m. networking reception
7:30 p.m. dinner
Columbus Citizens Foundation
8 East 69th Street
New York, NY 10021
$90 per person*
RSVP 212.541.1021 or reply to this email
*Cancellation must be received by February 19th or you will be subject to full charge.
Have Broom, Still Flying . . . After All These Years
The Legend of La Befana and other Frizzi & Lazzi Events
The children's musical play, The Legend of La Befana, performed annually in tri-state area venues by Frizzi & Lazzi the Olde Time Italian-American Music & Theatre Company, returns again this season. A list of future performances by Frizzi & Lazzi for the 2007-2008 season follows:
Sunday, February 3, 2008 1-5:30 pm
Carnevale, the fantastic Festive Musical Celebration in the classic style. sponsored by The Italian American Association of Monmouth County Matawan, New Jersey. Come join us in wearing costumes and masks. An old commedia dell'arte sketch will include audience participation. For further information: Maria Cucciniello, (732) 863-0021 or Cheryl Scuorzo (732) 536-5832.
Wednesday, February 5, 2008
Carnevale and the Masks of Venice, a lecture, mask demonstration and video produced by Dr. Emelise Aleandri, sponsored by the Cultural Italian Organization (CIAO) at Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, Center Room 104 Madison, New Jersey. For further information: Toni Anne Corsi or Stefanie Schera at 845-536-3478.
Sunday, February 24, 2008 12-5 pm
28th Annual CSJ Dinner Dance. The New York State Commission for Social Justice, the anti-defamation arm of OSIA, honors actress and author Dr. Emelise Aleandri for her work promoting Italian Heritage and Culture and contributing to the positive image of Italian-Americans. Emelise was the year 2001 Elena Cornaro Award Recipient from the New York State Grand Lodge (OSIA), a 2003 Leone de San Marco Honoree and a 2005 New York State Woman of Distinction. The event will be celebrated at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, Queens. For further information contact dinner dance Chairperson Josephine Morici Cohen at 631-345-6586.
February 24, 2008, Sunday afternoon:
Casa Milanese Highland, NY dinner dance- call 845-471-9533 or 845-834-3727
Join us at the Columbus Foundation on February 25th
Joseph and Elda Coccia Institute Programs
Italian Festival of the Arts and Humanities
Montclair State University
Annual Italian Cultural Heritage Anniversary Program
Monday, February 25, 2008
An Evening of Opera Delights – Narrative and Musical presentation conducted by Maestro Fernando Raucci with singers from the New Jersey Opera company in cooperation with the Music department of Montclair State University.
University Hall Conference Center 6-8 PM, Free Admission
February 26, 2007, Tuesday night:
Westchester Broadway Theatre, Dinner & Show
1 Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY
Box office 914-592-2222 -Group Sales 914- 592-2225
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LISA SCOTTOLINE
America's Most Celebrated Italian-American Mystery Will Be Appearing At The
CLINTON BOOK SHOP
33 Main Street Clinton, NJ 08809
908-735-8811
Friday, February 29th
7:00-9:00 PM
Website: www.clintonbookshop.com
To reserve your copy of Lady Killer or to order any of Lisa's best selling titles, call the Clinton Book Shop at 908-735-8811. PLEASE NOTE: It is the policy of the Clinton Book Shop that all books presented for signing must be purchased through the Clinton Book Shop. Proof of purchase will be required to enter with pre-purchased books. If you have questions related to this policy, please call us.
