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Michael Agovino grew up in the Bronx’s Co-op City. His Italian-American father, a buttoned-up union man who moonlighted as a bookmaker and gambler, was dogged in his pursuit of the finer things in life. When the point spreads were on his side, he brought his family to places he only dreamed about. With bad luck came spousal arguments, unpaid bills and eviction notices. The Bookmaker is both a bold, loving portrait of a family and an intimate look into some of the most turbulent decades of New York City.

With guest speaker, Andrew Alpern, Architectural Historian. When Rosario Candela (1890 – 1953) left Palermo to come to America with his father, he was an 18-year old laborer with virtually no knowledge of English. Yet, he overcame his humble background, talked his way into the School of Architecture at Columbia University, and became an architect who designed many of the finest apartment houses in New York City. Andrew Alpern will discuss Candela’s unusually fast rise within his profession and the exceptional building buildings he produced.

Please join us for a night together, to reclaim our past, revel in our creativity, engage the sacred, activate the political, and more. This festa recognizes the Sicilian community who operated a store front chapel/social club at this location from 1913 to 1987 in devotion to the black Madonna del Tindari. In 1998, the space was converted into the Phoenix Bar. Bar owner John, the bartenders, and patrons have graciously opened their space each year for this event. The space and the event are ours to create. Come and make it happen!
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. JUST SHOW UP!

Self taught guitarist, Pino Daniele is a multi-platinum recording artist who made his first album at the age of 22. During the course of his 30+ year career, he has opened for Bob Marley and collaborated with such musical giants as Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea and Richie Havens. He will be in New York for one night only, performing well known classics and songs from this newest album
Tickets on sale at:
Ticketmaster (212) 307-4100  -   Box Office (212) 531-5305

For all interested in meeting friendly people,

Speaking Italian

Networking

Enjoying complementary exquisite Italian food and wine on a terrace in the heart of Broadway.

It's Labor day weekend, one of the most amazing party time in NYC! and on Monday we are off....

THURSDAY
Let's start on Thursday at Greenhouse! We will meet at 12am at the door (150 Varick St), and walk in to kick the weekend in the right way!
This week is special DJ Maurizio Taruggi will spin for us and Luca will play a sophisticated sound with his guitar!
NO COVER, but strict admittance at the door

Thursday, September 24, Italian singer Giada Valenti will give a sneak peek of her new show “Tribute To Love” that she will film in December for PBS, at the Dicapo Theatre, 184 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021.

This week will be special with many new parties!!!

THURSDAY
7pm Tavern on The Green - 67th and Central Park West
Join me at Tavern on the Green for the Macchu-Pisco for the Peruvian Independence day. Music by DJ Massi spinning indoors and in the garden patio, and BBQ space
The event is from 7pm to 1am
Say Graziano's List at the door to access
Cover $5

Featuring EXTASY; Mary Hroncich. Old Italian favorites guaranteed to sing along and dance all evening. Presented by Palo del Colle.