History of Calabria and famous Calabresi in Italy and USA; Calabrese poetry reading; display of Calabria; food tasting of Calabrese appetizers - formaggi, salami, olio d'oliva.
Admission: free; open to the public
Location:
Westchester Community College, Classroom Bldg. Room 200, Parking lot 4
The Italian American Writers' Association (IAWA) joins the Canadian Italian Writers Association as IAWA celebrates its 19th anniversary with award-winning authors John Calabro of Toronto and Gil Fagiani of New York, both of whose works take readers and listers on extraordinary cultural jouneys from Sicily to East Harlem. Readings begin with an open mic followed by two featured authors.
Enjoy an afternoon of the best Neapolitan/Italian/American music.
Gino has a repertoire of over 400 songs covering many different styles of music. Gino can offer many different programs tailored for the occasion, but he is well known for his Italian music. He grew up in Naples Italy. He is the Real Thing, when it comes to Neapolitan/Italian music.
Please call for further information and to register.
Admission: free; open to the public
Hands on culinary classes for children presented in our demonstration kitchen by Cathy Blanco. Children have fun while learning to prepare traditional biscotti. Adults will not be admitted without a child. One adult per child. Must register in advance and prepay
Admission: Members $30; Non-Members $40; Parent and Child: Members $50; Non-Members $60
Elisa Infosino, freelance writer, will deliver a lecture about Dr. Montessori's life and legacy. Dr. Montessori developed the Montessori Method of education and was the first Italian female physician. Power point presentation will accompany the lecture.
Admission: $5 museum members; $10 non-museum members; open to the public
Parade of floats, marching bands, schools, public elected officials, community leaders, member organizations preceded by FIAO's Board of Directors and the 2010 Grand Marshals. Prior to the parade Mass will be celebrated at St. Athanasius Church at 11:00 am located at 61st Street and Bay Parkway, Brooklyn.
One of the largest celebrations of Italian culture and tradition in upstate New York. Procession, entertainment, food, crafts, Roman riding, Zona Bambini (Kids' Zone), dancing, historic artifacts and much more.
Admission: free; open to the public
Parade route commences on Steinway Street and ends on Astoria Blvd. at the newly renamed Cav. Vincent Iannece Street named in honor of the co-founder and driving force in reinstating this parade.
The IGG meets on the second Saturday of every month with free lectures and discussions on Italian genealogy, customs, history and culture. Guest speaker Anthony DiBartolo will discuss census sheets, passenger manifests, oral history and other information helpful to the beginner. Please call for additional information.
Admission: free
