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The Italian-American Political & Moral Bocce Club of Paradise is dedicated to the political and moral benefits of Italian-American bocce. Established in September 2009, the IAP&MBCofP has 51 Facebook members. Its mission is to celebrate the diversity of the nation's estimated 26 million people of Italian descent, their family members and friends, and the larger Italian diaspora world wide, and their family members and friends (but not Italians living in Italy, or vacationing in Brazil, Thailand, or the Dominican Republic).

A 2-hour concert of operatic favorites featuring soloists of Regina Opera. The concert will present selections by Puccini, Verdi, Donizetti and other beloved composers.

Admission:  $10

Annual diocesan celebration of Italian-American faith and culture with Mass celebrated by the Bishop of Brooklyn and a Procession with hymns and prayers in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Sponsored by the Italian Apostolate of the Diocese of Brooklyn.

 More a poem than a biography, the film exalts Francis of Assisi’s spirit and message. A dramatization of the events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi prior to his conversion experience through his audience with the pope, including his friendship with St. Clare. Nominated for three Oscars, won the David of Donatello award for Best Director. (1972) Directed by Franco Zeffirelli. In Italian with English subtitles. Discussion in English by Author and Director Franco D’Alessandro.

Concert in remembrance of Mario Lanza.
Proceeds to benefit Snug Harbor Cultural Center, the Riverside Opera Company and the Sempre Avanti Organization. A special dedication to Damon Lanza, Mario’s son by long time
family friend and “Brother” Mr. Bob Dolfi. Featuring guest emcee Al Martino, Tenor, Dominic Mantuano, Maestro Alan Auriela and the Richmond County Orchestra; Douglas Barbiero Composer, Arranger, Pianist; Soprano Ms. Yuriko Nonada and other special guests and
celebrities. 

An opportunity for Stony Brook Alumni to gather at the Center for Italian Studies for hospitality. Faculty, students, and community welcome to become familiar with the resources of the Center for Italian Studies. Exchange students from Italy will be present to help host this occasion.

The year 2009 marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first use of the telescope. This presentation on the Renaissance scientist will involve a two-part series.

The year 2009 marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first use of the telescope. This presentation on the Renaissance scientist will involve a two-part series.
Admission:  free; open to the public

 “Joe DiMaggio The Yankee Clipper”  and “Gardens of Tuscany”

This lecture will trace the history of Italian-Americans in the American Labor Movement and explore contemporary Italian-American labor leaders and their contributions to American society.
Classroom Building Room 100, (Parking Lot 4)
Admission:  free; open to the public