First Annual Chicago Italian American History Fair set to rescue our Past
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
"La Meglio Gioventu`" Film Epic to be screened at Casa Italia Friday March 5 & 12
"La Meglio Gioventu`" Film Epic to be screened at Casa Italia Friday March 5 & 12
You are cordially invited to join us for a screening of a modern award-winning saga of Italian life from the 1960s to the present. The epic story captivated Italian audiences as a six hour mini-series which we will present in two 3-hour hosted by Professors Gino Impellizzeri and Dominic Candeloro. Call 708 345-5933 to reserve your complimentary seats. Coffee and light refreshments---freewill donation. Florentine Room Italian Cultural Center Building 1621 N. 39th Ave., Stone Park, IL 60165. 7 pm
La meglio gioventù (2003)
March 5 Friday 7 pm Film “La Meglio Gioventu`” First Half---The life of the Carati family is interwoven with Italian affairs from the 1960s to 2000.
March 6 Saturday 7 pm Italian Cultural & Language Social Club Monthly Meeting, 7:00PM, Florentine Room
March 12 Friday 7 pm Film “La Meglio Gioventu`” Second Half---life of the Carati family was originally produced for broadcast by RAI in 4 episode.We present two episodes on March 5 and two on March 12.
Two brothers of Rome, who live the years from 1966 to 2000 and all the events which have signed this period. They begin their adventure, helping Giorgia, a young girl confined in an asylum. Then, after the flood of Florence, Nicola meets Giulia a talented piano player with a dangerous sympathy for the BR. Alessio, a rebel spirit entered in the police, will find the optimistic photographer Mirella. These four characters and many others will cross the years of terrorism and Tangentopoli. Chronological, from 1963 until 2003, moving around Italy, from Rome to the floods of Florence in 1966, student unrest in Turin, Mafia murders in Palermo, chance in Milan, plus two trips to Norway. Brothers Matt-o and Nicola, of opposite temperament, try to free Giorgia, a teen, from a mental institution: their failure leads Nicola into psychiatry and Matteo to the police. -In Florence, Nicola meets Giulia, a musician and leftist whose Red Brigade ties drive them apart after they have a child. In Palermo, Matteo meets Mirella, a photographer; they connect again in Rome. The film explores love, family, friendship, politics, mental illness, tragedy, and opportunities to forgive and to heal. Spanning four decades, from the chaotic 1960s to the present, this passionate epic follows two Italian brothers through some of the most tumultuous events of recent Italian history. In a final period of hopeful innocence, free-spirited Nicola travels the world and settles for a life as a successful psychiatrist, while his tragically introverted and idealist brother Matteo joins the Italian police with the hope of righting society's wrongs. Their politics and personalities are inextricably intertwined as the world around them violently shifts and they are pushed together and pulled apart by the tides of history and their own divergent dreams.
Gino Impellizzeri will co-host the presentation of "La Meglio Gioventu`" along with Dominic Candeloro
You are cordially invited to join us for a screening of a modern award-winning saga of Italian life from the 1960s to the present. The epic story captivated Italian audiences as a six hour mini-series which we will present in two 3-hour hosted by Professors Gino Impellizzeri and Dominic Candeloro. Call 708 345-5933 to reserve your complimentary seats. Coffee and light refreshments---freewill donation. Florentine Room Italian Cultural Center Building 1621 N. 39th Ave., Stone Park, IL 60165. 7 pm
La meglio gioventù (2003)
March 5 Friday 7 pm Film “La Meglio Gioventu`” First Half---The life of the Carati family is interwoven with Italian affairs from the 1960s to 2000.
March 6 Saturday 7 pm Italian Cultural & Language Social Club Monthly Meeting, 7:00PM, Florentine Room
March 12 Friday 7 pm Film “La Meglio Gioventu`” Second Half---life of the Carati family was originally produced for broadcast by RAI in 4 episode.We present two episodes on March 5 and two on March 12.
Two brothers of Rome, who live the years from 1966 to 2000 and all the events which have signed this period. They begin their adventure, helping Giorgia, a young girl confined in an asylum. Then, after the flood of Florence, Nicola meets Giulia a talented piano player with a dangerous sympathy for the BR. Alessio, a rebel spirit entered in the police, will find the optimistic photographer Mirella. These four characters and many others will cross the years of terrorism and Tangentopoli. Chronological, from 1963 until 2003, moving around Italy, from Rome to the floods of Florence in 1966, student unrest in Turin, Mafia murders in Palermo, chance in Milan, plus two trips to Norway. Brothers Matt-o and Nicola, of opposite temperament, try to free Giorgia, a teen, from a mental institution: their failure leads Nicola into psychiatry and Matteo to the police. -In Florence, Nicola meets Giulia, a musician and leftist whose Red Brigade ties drive them apart after they have a child. In Palermo, Matteo meets Mirella, a photographer; they connect again in Rome. The film explores love, family, friendship, politics, mental illness, tragedy, and opportunities to forgive and to heal. Spanning four decades, from the chaotic 1960s to the present, this passionate epic follows two Italian brothers through some of the most tumultuous events of recent Italian history. In a final period of hopeful innocence, free-spirited Nicola travels the world and settles for a life as a successful psychiatrist, while his tragically introverted and idealist brother Matteo joins the Italian police with the hope of righting society's wrongs. Their politics and personalities are inextricably intertwined as the world around them violently shifts and they are pushed together and pulled apart by the tides of history and their own divergent dreams.
Gino Impellizzeri will co-host the presentation of "La Meglio Gioventu`" along with Dominic Candeloro
Thursday, February 18, 2010
2010 Italian Cultural Center Schedule as of Feb 18 2010
Italian Cultural Center at Casa Italia
Calendar of Events
Cultural Program 2010 Italian Cultural Center at Casa Italia
Our 2010 programs include Italian language classes for children and adults, recent award winning Italian Language films, Italian American literature and film, art, history, literature, cuisine, theatre and fellowship. Though we always welcome walk-ins, we ask that you aid us in our planning, by calling 708 345-5933 to book your participation in advance of each event or to arrange tours of our museums. Where fees are not specified, we ask a free will donation. All films listed below are rated R.
1621 N, 39th Ave,
Stone Park, IL
60165
January 12 Tuesday Italian Language Winter Session, Adult Classes Begin, ICC & Berwyn
For updates please visit the website at http://www.casaitaliachicago.org January 16 Saturday Italian Language Classes Teachers Meeting, Florentine Room
January 16 Saturday Italian Language Winter Session, Children Classes Begin
Simkus Recreation Center Carol Stream Park District
Preserve your Italian history!Bring your Italian heritage photos for Case Italia to scan and preserve and view museum pieces from the Casa Italia Sicilian exhibit.
Italian Cultural & Social Club: February 5 Friday Italian Cultural & Social Club: Meets Monthly. To Promote The Italian Language & Culture Using Exclusively The Italian Language. Yearly Fee:$30 Leader, Professor Gino Impellizzeri.
February 7 Sunday Carnevale Celebration, Italian Children's Classes, Chandelier Room
February 12 Friday Book Signing & Presentation, Prof. Robert Lombardo, The Black Hand: Terror by Letter in Chicago Friday February 12. Florentine Room, 7 pm.
February 26 Friday 7 pm Film “Il Divo” directed in 2008 by Paolo Sorrentino. A biopic based on the figure of former Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti. It was nominated for the Palme D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2008, where it was awarded the Prix du Jury.
March 5 Friday 7 pm Film “La Meglio Gioventu`” First Half---The life of the Carati family is interwoven with Italian affairs from the 196os to the present
March 6 Saturday 10am-2pm High School Immersion Event. American Association of Teachers Italian (Illinois) sponsor an Immersion for high school students.
Italian Cultural & Social Club March 6 Saturday 7 pm Italian Cultural & Social Club Monthly Meeting, 7:00PM, Florentine Room
March 12 Friday 7 pm Film “La Meglio della Gioventu`” Second Half---The life of the Carati family was originally produced for broadcast by RAI in 4 episodes. We present two episodes on March 5 and two on March 12.
John Fante Film
March 19 Friday 7 pm John Fante Film “Wait Until Spring Bandini” Joe Montegna and Faye Dunaway star in the film version of John Fante’s famous book
John Fante Film
March 26 Friday 7 pm John Fante Film “Ask from John Fante’s autobiographical novel directed by Robert Towne. With Colin Farrell, Salma Hayek,. English language.
March 27 Saturday 11 am Palm Weaving workshops by master weaver Eugene Fedeli Adults $35, Students $20
April 6 Tuesday Adult Italian Language Classes Begin Spring Session ICC & Berwyn
Italian Film Festival Opening Night April 9 Friday 7 pm --Spring Film Festival Opening Night “ La Ragazza del lago” (The Girl by the Lake) Toni Servillo, Omero Antonutti, Valeria Golino.This Film Festival, in cooperation with the Istituto italiana di Cultura Chicago, is one of the most important film series in North America.Festival is free and open to the public. All films will be shown in Italian with English subtitles.
Italian Cultural & Social Club: April 10 Saturday 7 pm Italian Cultural & Social Club Monthly Meeting, Florentine Room, 7:00 PM $30/yr.
Italian Film Festival April 16 Friday 7 pm --Spring Film Festival
Si puo fare (1908)
. Giulio Manfredonia Director starring: Claudio Bisio, Anita Caprioli, Giuseppe Battiston, Andrea Bosca, Giovanni Calcagno, Giorgio Colangeli, Rosaria Russo,.
April 19 Monday 7 pm Quarterly Book Club---We’ll all read the same Italian American book and meet over coffee to discuss the book. Maybe a Skype with the author. Just like Oprah! Book Title etc TBA.
Italian Film Festival April 23 Friday 7 pm -- Film Festival Film TBA
Casomai (2002)Directed by: Alessandro D'Alatri
Cast: Stefania Rocca, Fabio Volo, Gennaro Nunziate,
Mainstream Italian filmmaker Alessandro D'Alatri directs the light romantic comedy Casomai (If By Chance). Thirtysomething ad executive Tommaso (Italian TV star Fabio Volo) gets married to upscale makeup artist Stefania (Stefania Rocca)
Italian Film Festival April 30 Friday 7 pm -- Film Festival
Il Papa` di Giovanna (2008)
Bologna 1938. Michele Casali has a serious problem. His teenage daughter, Giovanna, has just killed her best friend in a jealous frenzy.
May 1 Saturday 11:00 am-2:00 pm Fresh Pasta Workshop: Learn How To Make Your Own Delicious Noodles, Shape Them And Dress Them With Delicious Sauces, Ravioli, Lasagna & Spinach Fettuccini. Recipes & Lunch included. $35 See Casa's web site for more information.
May 2 Sunday Italian Theater Presentation, Gino & Maria Nuccio & Company. 3:00 PM Casa Italia's Auditorium. Details TBA
May 6 Thursday----Music In Cooperation With The Italian Institute -- From Italy, Lorenzo Jovanotti Cherubini In Concert "Conquering America...OYeah!", Round Trip Deluxe Motor Coach will leave Casa at 7:30 pm Cost TBAat 9 pm Lincoln Hall, 424N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago.
Italian Film May 7 Friday 7 pm --Spring Film Festival Closing Night Ex (Italy 2009) Director Fausto Brizzi Juggling multiple storylines with aplomb, this mostly comic study of the vagaries of romantic entanglement focuses on six different couples... Festival Closing Night
May 21 Friday 7 pm Authors’ Night & Skype visit
Join us for a wine and cheese reception as we celebrate the Midwest’s most comprehensive Italian American Library, the expanded archives and Italian American holdings of the Casa Italia Library. We’ll also hear presentations from 20 local Italian American writers as they autograph their books at our mini book fair. Enjoy a live exclusive interactive discussion with a leading Italian American author.
June 12-13 Saturday/Sunday Printers Row Lit Fest 10 am- 6pm South Loop. Meet and greet Casa Italia Library staff and authors. Buy books, sign our email list, get info about the library and other Casa Italia activities. We feature hundreds of Italian and Italian American authors and Gina Amelia’s DVD “And They Came to Chicago: The Italian American Legacy.” Donate Italian or Italian-American books to the Casa Italia Library or for sale at the Fest. Call 708-345-5933.
June 11 Friday 7 pm -Virginio Ferrari Complete Works---Join us for an evening with Virginio Ferrari to celebrate the release of the catalog of his complete works. Chicago has been Ferrari's adopted city since the late Sixties. His sculptures are continuously on display in prestigious public spaces throughout the city. Many of his works are on display in the ICC John Cadel gallery. 6:30 pm Refreshments will be served.
June 12 Saturday Summer Camp Teachers Orientation/ Preparation Meeting 9 am-5 pm ICC Florentine Room/Lower Level
June 12 Saturday Luncheon & Tour Of Casa's Museums.1pm, Banquet Center. $20/ person.
Guided tour of the Italian American Veterans Museum, the Vatican exhibit, the Scalabrini Museum, the Italians in Chicago Exhibit, the Art Gallery, the Sicilian Museum, the Florence Roselli Library, the Hall of Fame, the Chapel, etc Italian luncheon at 1:00 pm in the Banquet Center. $15 per person. RSVP required. 708-345-5933.
June 18 Friday 6:30 pm Food & Wine Of Southern Italy, Dinner & Wine Tasting $35 Visit Casa's Web Site For Menu Details
June 21-July 9 MTWTF Children’s Italian Language Summer Camp & Sports Camp. For children aged 5 to 13 years old. Half day and full day programs available. For details see our ad in a current issue of Fra Noi or call 312-593-7255.
July 9 Friday Summer Camp Closing Ceremonies. 10:30 AM. Cookout For Campers’ Families, Staff &. Complimentary Tours Of Casa's Museums Available. 9:15 AM, 11:45 am & 12:45 pm.
July 11 Sunday Fubine Exhibit: Monferrato: Photo Exhibit Of Piemonte. More Details TBA Monferrato is in the Piedmont, in the Alessandria and Asti provinces. Its hilly terrain is ideal producing famous wines. Closes July 25.
July 16 Friday "Dancing Under The Stars", Ballo Liscio: Tango- Valzer- Marzucca Dancing and Dinner $35 per person including wine. See Casa's web site for details.
July 30 Friday 5 pm Neck Bone Dinner More info TBA
August 6 Friday Art Show Opening Chandelier To August 16
August 6-9 Festa di Francesco di Paolo
September 4 11 am—Italian Teachers’ meeting
September 10 Friday 6:30 pm Food & Wines Of Northern Italy, Friday Dinner & Wine Tasting $35
Visit Casa's Web Site For Menu Details
September 10-11 Childrens’ language classes begin
September 14 Tuesday- Adult Language Classes begin
September 19 Friday- Italian Language Poetry and Music night
October 30 Saturday—LiPuma Vocal Scholarship competition
November 7? Sunday—Li Puma Vocal Scholarship Dinner
December 11? Saturday—Presepio Vivente
December 12 Sunday 2 pm Children’s Christmas Celebration
Calendar of Events
Cultural Program 2010 Italian Cultural Center at Casa Italia
Our 2010 programs include Italian language classes for children and adults, recent award winning Italian Language films, Italian American literature and film, art, history, literature, cuisine, theatre and fellowship. Though we always welcome walk-ins, we ask that you aid us in our planning, by calling 708 345-5933 to book your participation in advance of each event or to arrange tours of our museums. Where fees are not specified, we ask a free will donation. All films listed below are rated R.
1621 N, 39th Ave,
Stone Park, IL
60165
January 12 Tuesday Italian Language Winter Session, Adult Classes Begin, ICC & Berwyn
For updates please visit the website at http://www.casaitaliachicago.org January 16 Saturday Italian Language Classes Teachers Meeting, Florentine Room
January 16 Saturday Italian Language Winter Session, Children Classes Begin
Simkus Recreation Center Carol Stream Park District
Preserve your Italian history!Bring your Italian heritage photos for Case Italia to scan and preserve and view museum pieces from the Casa Italia Sicilian exhibit.
Italian Cultural & Social Club: February 5 Friday Italian Cultural & Social Club: Meets Monthly. To Promote The Italian Language & Culture Using Exclusively The Italian Language. Yearly Fee:$30 Leader, Professor Gino Impellizzeri.
February 7 Sunday Carnevale Celebration, Italian Children's Classes, Chandelier Room
February 12 Friday Book Signing & Presentation, Prof. Robert Lombardo, The Black Hand: Terror by Letter in Chicago Friday February 12. Florentine Room, 7 pm.
February 26 Friday 7 pm Film “Il Divo” directed in 2008 by Paolo Sorrentino. A biopic based on the figure of former Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti. It was nominated for the Palme D'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2008, where it was awarded the Prix du Jury.
March 5 Friday 7 pm Film “La Meglio Gioventu`” First Half---The life of the Carati family is interwoven with Italian affairs from the 196os to the present
March 6 Saturday 10am-2pm High School Immersion Event. American Association of Teachers Italian (Illinois) sponsor an Immersion for high school students.
Italian Cultural & Social Club March 6 Saturday 7 pm Italian Cultural & Social Club Monthly Meeting, 7:00PM, Florentine Room
March 12 Friday 7 pm Film “La Meglio della Gioventu`” Second Half---The life of the Carati family was originally produced for broadcast by RAI in 4 episodes. We present two episodes on March 5 and two on March 12.
John Fante Film
March 19 Friday 7 pm John Fante Film “Wait Until Spring Bandini” Joe Montegna and Faye Dunaway star in the film version of John Fante’s famous book
John Fante Film
March 26 Friday 7 pm John Fante Film “Ask from John Fante’s autobiographical novel directed by Robert Towne. With Colin Farrell, Salma Hayek,. English language.
March 27 Saturday 11 am Palm Weaving workshops by master weaver Eugene Fedeli Adults $35, Students $20
April 6 Tuesday Adult Italian Language Classes Begin Spring Session ICC & Berwyn
Italian Film Festival Opening Night April 9 Friday 7 pm --Spring Film Festival Opening Night “ La Ragazza del lago” (The Girl by the Lake) Toni Servillo, Omero Antonutti, Valeria Golino.This Film Festival, in cooperation with the Istituto italiana di Cultura Chicago, is one of the most important film series in North America.Festival is free and open to the public. All films will be shown in Italian with English subtitles.
Italian Cultural & Social Club: April 10 Saturday 7 pm Italian Cultural & Social Club Monthly Meeting, Florentine Room, 7:00 PM $30/yr.
Italian Film Festival April 16 Friday 7 pm --Spring Film Festival
Si puo fare (1908)
. Giulio Manfredonia Director starring: Claudio Bisio, Anita Caprioli, Giuseppe Battiston, Andrea Bosca, Giovanni Calcagno, Giorgio Colangeli, Rosaria Russo,.
April 19 Monday 7 pm Quarterly Book Club---We’ll all read the same Italian American book and meet over coffee to discuss the book. Maybe a Skype with the author. Just like Oprah! Book Title etc TBA.
Italian Film Festival April 23 Friday 7 pm -- Film Festival Film TBA
Casomai (2002)Directed by: Alessandro D'Alatri
Cast: Stefania Rocca, Fabio Volo, Gennaro Nunziate,
Mainstream Italian filmmaker Alessandro D'Alatri directs the light romantic comedy Casomai (If By Chance). Thirtysomething ad executive Tommaso (Italian TV star Fabio Volo) gets married to upscale makeup artist Stefania (Stefania Rocca)
Italian Film Festival April 30 Friday 7 pm -- Film Festival
Il Papa` di Giovanna (2008)
Bologna 1938. Michele Casali has a serious problem. His teenage daughter, Giovanna, has just killed her best friend in a jealous frenzy.
May 1 Saturday 11:00 am-2:00 pm Fresh Pasta Workshop: Learn How To Make Your Own Delicious Noodles, Shape Them And Dress Them With Delicious Sauces, Ravioli, Lasagna & Spinach Fettuccini. Recipes & Lunch included. $35 See Casa's web site for more information.
May 2 Sunday Italian Theater Presentation, Gino & Maria Nuccio & Company. 3:00 PM Casa Italia's Auditorium. Details TBA
May 6 Thursday----Music In Cooperation With The Italian Institute -- From Italy, Lorenzo Jovanotti Cherubini In Concert "Conquering America...OYeah!", Round Trip Deluxe Motor Coach will leave Casa at 7:30 pm Cost TBAat 9 pm Lincoln Hall, 424N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago.
Italian Film May 7 Friday 7 pm --Spring Film Festival Closing Night Ex (Italy 2009) Director Fausto Brizzi Juggling multiple storylines with aplomb, this mostly comic study of the vagaries of romantic entanglement focuses on six different couples... Festival Closing Night
May 21 Friday 7 pm Authors’ Night & Skype visit
Join us for a wine and cheese reception as we celebrate the Midwest’s most comprehensive Italian American Library, the expanded archives and Italian American holdings of the Casa Italia Library. We’ll also hear presentations from 20 local Italian American writers as they autograph their books at our mini book fair. Enjoy a live exclusive interactive discussion with a leading Italian American author.
June 12-13 Saturday/Sunday Printers Row Lit Fest 10 am- 6pm South Loop. Meet and greet Casa Italia Library staff and authors. Buy books, sign our email list, get info about the library and other Casa Italia activities. We feature hundreds of Italian and Italian American authors and Gina Amelia’s DVD “And They Came to Chicago: The Italian American Legacy.” Donate Italian or Italian-American books to the Casa Italia Library or for sale at the Fest. Call 708-345-5933.
June 11 Friday 7 pm -Virginio Ferrari Complete Works---Join us for an evening with Virginio Ferrari to celebrate the release of the catalog of his complete works. Chicago has been Ferrari's adopted city since the late Sixties. His sculptures are continuously on display in prestigious public spaces throughout the city. Many of his works are on display in the ICC John Cadel gallery. 6:30 pm Refreshments will be served.
June 12 Saturday Summer Camp Teachers Orientation/ Preparation Meeting 9 am-5 pm ICC Florentine Room/Lower Level
June 12 Saturday Luncheon & Tour Of Casa's Museums.1pm, Banquet Center. $20/ person.
Guided tour of the Italian American Veterans Museum, the Vatican exhibit, the Scalabrini Museum, the Italians in Chicago Exhibit, the Art Gallery, the Sicilian Museum, the Florence Roselli Library, the Hall of Fame, the Chapel, etc Italian luncheon at 1:00 pm in the Banquet Center. $15 per person. RSVP required. 708-345-5933.
June 18 Friday 6:30 pm Food & Wine Of Southern Italy, Dinner & Wine Tasting $35 Visit Casa's Web Site For Menu Details
June 21-July 9 MTWTF Children’s Italian Language Summer Camp & Sports Camp. For children aged 5 to 13 years old. Half day and full day programs available. For details see our ad in a current issue of Fra Noi or call 312-593-7255.
July 9 Friday Summer Camp Closing Ceremonies. 10:30 AM. Cookout For Campers’ Families, Staff &. Complimentary Tours Of Casa's Museums Available. 9:15 AM, 11:45 am & 12:45 pm.
July 11 Sunday Fubine Exhibit: Monferrato: Photo Exhibit Of Piemonte. More Details TBA Monferrato is in the Piedmont, in the Alessandria and Asti provinces. Its hilly terrain is ideal producing famous wines. Closes July 25.
July 16 Friday "Dancing Under The Stars", Ballo Liscio: Tango- Valzer- Marzucca Dancing and Dinner $35 per person including wine. See Casa's web site for details.
July 30 Friday 5 pm Neck Bone Dinner More info TBA
August 6 Friday Art Show Opening Chandelier To August 16
August 6-9 Festa di Francesco di Paolo
September 4 11 am—Italian Teachers’ meeting
September 10 Friday 6:30 pm Food & Wines Of Northern Italy, Friday Dinner & Wine Tasting $35
Visit Casa's Web Site For Menu Details
September 10-11 Childrens’ language classes begin
September 14 Tuesday- Adult Language Classes begin
September 19 Friday- Italian Language Poetry and Music night
October 30 Saturday—LiPuma Vocal Scholarship competition
November 7? Sunday—Li Puma Vocal Scholarship Dinner
December 11? Saturday—Presepio Vivente
December 12 Sunday 2 pm Children’s Christmas Celebration
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