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A series of three lectures by Professor in Residence Antonio Rutigliano from New York University. The lectures presented in English may be purchased separately or as a series.

Admission: Series fee: Adult Members $50; Non-Members $75; Senior Citizens: Members $30; Non-Members $35; Students with ID free

A series of three lectures by Professor in Residence Antonio Rutigliano from New York University. The lectures presented in English may be purchased separately or as a series.

Admission: Series fee: Adult Members $50; Non-Members $75; Senior Citizens: Members $30; Non-Members $35; Students with ID free

Lunch and power point presentation, celebrating the publication of Distant but Loyal: Cranston’s Italian Americans. Seating is limited to 20 attendees. All attending the luncheon will receive a book signed by the author.
Admission: $30; open to the public

An elegant tribute to the taste, color and fragrance of the land of Umbria containing unique products that reflect the quality and authenticity of the Green Heart of Italy. A complimentary glass of wine will be served during the program. Presented by Chef Alessandro D’Alessi from Casa Brusco, Eastchester, New York.
Admission: Members $49.95; Non-Members $59.95

Giovanna Bellia La Marca, chef and author of Sicilian Feasts will share her knowledge of the history, culture, language and cooking of Sicily. The class will prepare traditional Sicilian recipes.
Admission: $110; open to the public

Enjoy a lovely selection of treats and the company of friends. Call for further information. Please RSVP by September 24, 2009.

An afternoon of literary readings to celebrate the Italian experience in America. Readers include: Louisa Calio, Tammy Nuzzo Morgan, Annie Lanzillotto, Stanislao Pugliese, Giulia Melucci, Marisa Laborzetto, Marisa Frasca, Leo Greco, Rosetta D’Angelo, Michael Palma, George Guida, Luigi Bonafini and Nino Provenzano. Book sales and signings.
Admission: free; open to the public

A display of art forms on wheels as a means of illustrating one form of Italian culture. Various Italian car and motorcycle clubs will be represented. Display vehicles will rally at Stony Brook University campus on the lawn directly across from the Sports Complex, John S. Toll Drive. Owners of Italian automobiles interested in participating in this display, please contact Center for Italian Studies, (631) 632-7444 
Admission: free; open to the public

The New York Times best selling author, science journalist, historian and professor, Dava Sobel will be lecturing on her book Galileo’s Daughter. This event marks the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by the Father of Modern Physics, Galileo Galilei. Refreshments served.

Have you hit a road block in your genealogy research? Using actual case studies genealogist Tony Lauriano will provide a sample of successful research when little information or only sparse family stories are known.