Events
March 2008
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
Offer and program runs from March 19 to April 6
All of these operas are sung in Italian with English super-titles above the stage. NJ Italian and Italian American Heritage Commission members receive discounts on tickets by using the promotional codes indicated. For more information, please click on the individual opera or check nycOpera.com
Madame Buttefly ♪ Falstaff ♪ Tosca
Montclair State University Centennial Italian Festival
FAITH & IDENTITY
St. Dominic Church &the Italian Americans of Brooklyn
by Delizia Flaccavento
March 26 - May 28, 2008
Italian American Museum
28 West 44th Street, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Opening Reception:
Wednesday - March 26, 2008, 6-8pm
Artist Led Discussion:
Thursday - March 27, 2008, 6pm
To RSVP for Opening Reception & Artist Led Discussion
Call: 212.541.1021
or
Email: info@italianamericanmuseum.org
The Charles and Joan Alberto Italian Studies Institute Film Series
Tuesday Nights 6:30
Seton Hall University
More information . . .
CALDWELL COLLEGE
THE ITALIAN TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY ITALIAN AND ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
COCCIA FOUNDATION
present
FOCUS ON SICILY II-SPRING 2008
A lecture series emphasizing aspects of Sicilian history and culture for Caldwell External Degree students (IT114), Italian teachers (3 professional hours), and the Italian-American community
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2008
9:00am-12 noon
SICILY AND ITALIAN OPERA
Again, back by popular demand, an overview of the Sicilian connections to Italian opera by Dr. Sally Jo Weber. She will explore the landscape, inspiration and characters of Italian operas which represent the passion of Sicily. Come and sing along to your favorite choruses from the Sicilian composer Vincenzo Bellini and the country people of Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana. Enjoy performances by our Music Department singers.
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.
More information . . .
Joseph and Elda Coccia Institute Programs
Italian Festival of the Arts and Humanities
Montclair State University
The Influence and Themes of Italian Culture in English and American Literature
Friday, March 7, 2008
Presented by Professor Emeritus of English Robert Lorenzi, Camden County College in cooperation with the English department of Montclair State University.
University Hall, Room 1020, 1:00 to 2:30 PM, Free Admission
Monthly meeting- guest performance/lecture
Monday, March 10, 2008.
Performance/lecture: 6:30-7:15 (meeting begins at 6:00)
Free for members. $10.00 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
Showcase Italian II:
Teaching the Unknown Classics in
Italian and Italian American Studies
March 14, 2008
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, March 16, 2008 @ 2 pm
Carnevale, the fantastic Festive Musical Celebration in the classic style. Come join us in wearing costumes and masks. An old commedia dell'arte sketch will include audience participation. Sponsored by Il Club Italiano of Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, New York. For further information contact Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914 785 6790).
MONTHLY DINNER MEETING
Guest Speakers
Valarie Smaldone
Producer/Host
And
Hon. Clifton Young, Jr.
Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon
New York
THURSDAY, March 20, 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 March 18th or you will be subject to full charge.
SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR UP-COMING MEETINGS
April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, (no August meeting), September 18, October 16, November 20, December 4th (Christmas Party 2008)
1806 Hering Avenue Bronx, NY 10461
P. 718.931.6935/F. 212.541.01
