Events
October 2006
October 6, 2006
Italian Navy Band Concert
Main Concourse, Grand Central Terminal, 42nd St. and Park Ave.
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM (approximate)
The academy-trained musicians of the Italian Navy Band in a concert of Italian and American standards, from opera to pop, will echo throughout Grand Central’s cavernous Main Concourse.
October 6, 2006
7:00PM, the Centennial Lodge together with producer Bob Leone of the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York City will present 12 singer/songwriters of Italian American descent at the Cutting Room.
19 West 24th Street (between Broadway and 6th Avenue) thecuttingroomnyc.com in Manhattan.
The singers’ styles range from Pop to Opera and from Rock to Country. Several of the artists have label deals or just released a CD. This event will be hosted by comic Jenn Palumbo. Tickets are $15 and will be sold at the door the evening of the event. The singers for the October 6th event are: JoAnn Robertozzi, Theresa Sareo, Micheal Castaldo, Antoinette Silicato, Lady GaGa, Esseri, Allison Scola, Giada Valenti, Daniel Ferrari, Lorraine Ferro, Jay Della Valle and The Dramas.
October 6-8, 2006 - Saratoga Springs - 89th Annual Meeting
Welcome to the NYSAFLT's 89th Annual Meeting . Each year dedicated NYSAFLT volunteers work together to organize an Annual Meeting that will provide multiple opportunities for professional learning and growth, as well as opportunities to network with LOTE colleagues from across the state. This year, we are again working to achieve those goals. In October 2006, the NYSAFLT Annual Meeting returns to Saratoga Springs with its beautiful downtown area; perfect for walking, browsing and shopping. I encourage you to join hundreds of NYSAFLT members from around the state. Come meet new people, get reacquainted with old friends, learn new strategies, see new resources, win prizes, dance and have a great time! Please contact me at the address below with any ideas and/or questions you have regarding the 2006 Annual Meeting.
October 7, 2006
Columbus Weekend Gala Dinner
Grand Ballroom, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, 50th St. and Park Ave.
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Dining and dancing to the music of the Hank Lane Orchestra are punctuated by tributes to 2006 Grand Marshal, General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Honorees Joseph Moglia and Joseph Perella. Additional entertainment will be provided by Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge; and a gorgeous Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder will be raffled. For Gala tickets, please call Marc Smith at 212.249.9923.
October 8, 2006
Wreath Laying at Columbus Circle
ColumbusMonument, 59th St. and Eighth Ave.
10:00 AM
Christopher Columbus is commemorated at a wreath laying ceremony
October 8, 2006
1:30PM, the Centennial Lodge will present a reading of the play Baciare e Ballare by Yale graduate Lisa Siciliano at Helen’s Restaurant and Piano Lounge, 169 8th Avenue (between 18th and 19th Streets) helensnyc.com in Manhattan. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door the day of the event. Also, a special brunch menu is available for $15 and will begin at 12:30PM. The actors for the October 8th event are: Lou Martini, Jr., JoAnn Robertozzi, Elissa Piszel, Peter Linari, Lea Serra, Rocco Arrigo, Mark Vance, Michael Perri and Vicky Modica.
Following the reading on October 8th at 5:00PM, the Centennial Lodge will present a panel discussion on Italian Americans in theatre and film. Dan Lauria, Off-Broadway in A Stone Carver and formerly of the television series The Wonder Years, will moderate. The discussion panel consists of actress Gianna Palminteri; filmmakers Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno, Salvatore Lumetta; Broadway director Tony Giordano; playwright Richard Vetere and Professors of Italian Studies Robert Viscuisi and Fred Gardaphe.
This festival is made possible through the generous support of Balducci’s and the Commission for Social Justice.
For more information on the Centennial Lodge or OSIA: ON STAGE ITALIAN ARTISTS, contact Gennaro Pecchia at osiacentennial@aol.com or 212-627-2616.
October 8, 2006 - Sunday
6:30 pm; Free Concert DEI CORI DI ERCOLANO E SOMMA VESUVIANA
FELICIAN COLLEGE, 262 South Main St. Lodi, NJ, Auditorium Breslin Theatre.
Sponsor la Regione Campania.
Info : Paolo Ribaudo 201 280 6508 Marco Cangelosi 201 796 4300
RSVP 908 212 7846
October 9, 2006
62nd Annual Columbus Day Parade
44th St. and Fifth Ave. to 79th St. and Fifth Ave.
Oct. 9, 11:45 AM to 3:00 PM
35,000 marchers, over 100 contingents, a score of floats and over a dozen marching bands will participate in the world’s largest celebration of Italian-American heritage, culture and achievement. General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be Grand Marshal of the Parade. New to this year’s parade are 16 floats and entries create by Studio Festi (Compagnia di Valerio Festi), the company responsible for key elements of the ceremony of the Winter Olympic Olympic Games in Turn.
Folk groups, musicians, dancers, members of the Big Apple Circus and will entertain and thrill spectators. Honorees are TD Ameritrade CEO Joseph Moglia and Perella Weinberg Partners LP founder Joseph Perella.
The Columbus Citizens Foundation is a non-profit organization in New York City committed to fostering an appreciation of Italian-American heritage and achievement. The Foundation, through a broad range of philanthropic and cultural activities, provides opportunities for advancement to deserving Italian-American students through various scholarship and grant programs. For more information, please call Foundation at 212.249.9923 or visit www.columbuscitizensfd.org
Columbus Day Mass
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 50th St. and Fifth Ave.
9:30 AM
His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan celebrates the Columbus Day Mass in honor of the explorer who introduced the Americas to Europe. For tickets, please contact Anthony Sama at 212.249.9923.
October 9, 2006 - Monday
Oltre la Parata in New York nella 5th Ave, ci saranno molte parate locali in tutto il N J.
Tra queste ci sara' quella di Lodi, Domenica ,8 Ottobre, all ore 10:00 am.
Info : Paolo Ribaudo 201 280 6508 Marco Cangelosi 201 796 4300
RSVP 908 212 7846
October 10, 2006 - Tuesday @ 5:30 P.M.
ITALIAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE MONTH- New York City Council
Speaker Christine C. Quinn with Council Member Tony Avella and the Italian American Caucus of the New York City Council cordially invite you to join them and their colleagues in celebrating ITALIAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE MONTH.
Location: Council Chambers, City Hall; R.S.V.P. by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2006 at (212) 788-5613 Or email to events@council.nyc.ny.us; Please bring invitation for admittance. Invitation is non-transferable. Please note: No parking is available at City Hall. Use the Brooklyn Bridge/Park Row entrance to City Hall.
October 12, 2006
East Brunswick, NJ
7:00 d Gusto Grill
1050 Rt. 18, EB, NJ Dinner, 8:30 performance time
Casual atmosphere- order from Menu- no cover charge for performance.
For Reservations:732-651-2737. Come & enjoy a night out !!!
October 2-14, 2006
Lombardia and Campania Exhibitions
Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal, 42nd St. and Park Ave.
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
The wonders of two great Italian regions, Lombardy and Campania, are illustrated in an exhibition in the landmark Vanderbilt Hall. Two towering iMax-style screens will highlight the frosted peaks of Lombardy’s Dolomites, its resort lakes (Lake Como and more) and the fashion, industry and art of its capital, Milan, as well as Campania’s remarkable ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, its traditional crafts and the spectacular city of Naples.
The exceptional creations of Campania’s local fashion, decorative arts and cuisine will be featured throughout the run of the Vanderbilt Hall exhibition. The hand-hewn quality of local sandals, belts, footwear and more will be on view, and artisans from Campania will demonstrate their techniques as they create examples of fashion and pottery. On select days, chefs will demonstrate traditional and contemporary flourishes as they create examples of Campania’s regional cuisine.
October 20, 2006 - Friday
Happy Hour at Mediterra Restaurant
At 7pm
29 Hullfish Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-252-9680
September 30 – October 20, 2006
Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe and Spyder Exhibition and Raffles
7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Main Concourse at Grand Central Terminal, 42nd St. and Park Ave.
Two stunning Lamborghini sports cars – a 2006 Gallardo Coupe and a 2006 Gallardo Spyder – will be exhibited in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal. Both cars will be raffled to raise funds for the Columbus Citizens Foundation’s scholarship programs. The Spyder will be raffled at the Foundation’s Gala Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on October 7th. The Coupe will be raffled at Grand Central Terminal on October 20th. For raffle tickets, please contact Judith Reardon at 866.860.8572 or Millie Aponte at 212.249.9923.
RENEWED SHOW OCTOBER 21 - NEW YORK CITY
On Saturday October 21 at 7PM Giada Valenti will perform her renewed show at the theatre of the Lighthouse International. The theme this time is "Moonlight & Romance". Take this unforgettable journey of a night of love songs, created by a memorable charming voice! Come and experience romantic songs with this great young artist you will love. Giada will be accompanied again by five great pop/jazz musicians. Don't miss this unique experience, with an Italian touch.
The Lighthouse International is worldwide known for helping people who are blind or partially sighted to overcome the challenges of vision loss. But this institution has also a very nice theatre on 111 East 59th Street (near Lexington Avenue). Giada is honored to work with them to create a special evening. The show will be followed by a reception (after party) with Italian snacks and wine.
TICKET AVAILABLE NOW
Tickets are $40, including a reception following the performance. Proceeds benefit Lighthouse International.
To purchase tickets go to www.lighthouse.org/giada
Or call (212) 821-9431
Seating is limited!
For more information about Giada and to listen music samples, please visit www.giadavalenti.com or www.myspace.com/giadavalenti
PERLA ENTERTAINMENT
info@perlaentertainment.com
(347) 934 3219
October 27, 2006
Friday night
Sons of Italy- 7:00pm (dinner show)
Sinapi's Arbor Ridge
Hopewell Juction, NY
845-221-7234 JoeZ42@yahoo.com
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
New Brunswick, NJ
On Saturday, October 28, 2006, as requested by Resolution of the 2nd NJ Congress of Italian American Organizations, the Commission will proudly host the 3rd NJ Congress of Italian American Organizations at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. Named the “New Jersey’s Italian Americans – Preserving Our Heritage through Education”, this convention will bring together many of the 400 Italian American organizations in New Jersey to discuss, coordinate and exchange ideas regarding the promotion of the Italian Heritage. The convention is a statewide opportunity to network with other organizations, schools and institutions, meet prominent decision-makers of the Italian American community and to “get the word out” regarding Italian and Italian American programs and events.
This annual event is attended by many of the state’s Italian American leaders, including business leaders, educators, legislators and Consuls of the Republic of Italy. Students, professionals and anyone with ties to Italy are welcomed as well!
We would like to invite you (and the membership of any Italian American organizations or groups to which you belong) to share in this collaboration. Congress participants will be able to take part in panels and break-out discussions that will include the promotion of Italian Heritage, the support of Italian language and cultural programs and the enhancement of commercial and educational exchanges with Italy. We expect government officials to be present, so please join this effort to showcase the strength of your organization. We are looking to again gather over 500 people for this event.
If you are a member of an Italian American organization, we would encourage your organization to bring promotional materials for display at our exhibition tables, in order to inform other organizations of your activities. These tables are free of charge, however space is limited. Please notify us if you would care for a table.
Free Event – Display Tables, Breakfast & Lunch Included
The Congress will begin at 9 a.m. in the Rutgers University Student Center and will conclude at approximately 1 p.m., followed by lunch. Admission to this event is free, including breakfast and lunch.
RSVP Today!
If you are interested in participating in this important event, please callthe Commission Offices at (732) 932-0670 or email lhyland@iahi.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers University Student Center
126 College Avenue
New Brunswick, New Jersey
http://njitalia.nj.gov/events/comevents.htm
31st Anniversary Gala
Join The National Italian American Foundation to celebrate at our 31st Anniversary annual gala and convention in Washington, DC (October 20-21, 2006). For more information, visit our website at www.niaf.org
September 20 through October 31, 2006
European Dream Festival
From September 20 through October 31, 2006, the European Dream Festival will present vibrant, innovative, and cutting-edge productions in dance, theater, music, film, and literature from today's Europe of disappearing borders and expanding cultural diversity. Taking place at 20 New York City venues, the Festival is an unprecedented concerted effort by a great number of European countries, including new and aspiring members of the European Union. The Festival, slated to become an annual or biennial event, was initiated by the Goethe-Institut, the French Institute Alliance Française, the Italian Cultural Institute, and the Czech Center, all in New York, and is supported by the European Union. www.europeandream.us
Italian Cultural Institute of New York
