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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
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In-Person & Virtual
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NIAF Arizona Regional Gala
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March 19
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6 p.m. MT Arizona Biltmore Resort Hotel Phoenix, Ariz.
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Paradise Wines: Exploring the Island Wines of Italy
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March 24
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6 p.m. ET Zoom
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NIAF New York Gala
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April 21
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6:30 p.m. ET Cipriani 42nd Street New York, N.Y.
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Estate of the Late U.S. Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Makes Additional $2 million Gift |
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NIAF is proud to announce that the estate of the late U.S. Ambassador Peter F. Secchia has committed an additional $2 million to endow the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program, an all-expenses paid first-time travel to Italy program for young Americans of Italian descent.
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NIAF Scholarship Program |
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College students! The deadline is tonight to apply for a NIAF Scholarship. Don't miss this opportunity to earn thousands of dollars in scholarships. Deadline at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum |
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Aspiring filmmakers! The deadline is tonight to apply for an $8,000 grant towards a film project that explores the Italian American experience. Deadline at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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NIAF NCCA Christopher Columbus Essay Contest |
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High school students! The deadline has been extended for Christopher Columbus Essay Contest! The winner receives a free trip to D.C. and $1,000 cash. Deadline is March 15, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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The Italian Tribune |
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Since 1931, the Italian Tribune has been one of the country's largest and most influential Italian American weekly newspapers. NIAF members receive $8 off a yearly subscription. Unlock the discount code on the members only section of the NIAF website.
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Learn Italian in Sorrento |
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NIAF Members can now enjoy 25% off non-credit Italian language classes in Sorrento, Italy, through the Sant'Anna Institute. Unlock the discount code on the members only section of the NIAF website.
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Italian American Happenings & Resources
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Discovering Italian Roots Travel in Italy |
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The Observatory on Italian Roots in cooperation with Italy's Minister of Foreign Affairs has launched a research study entitled Discovering Italian Roots Travel in Italy. Help them better understand genealogy tourism and take their free and anonymous survey.
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The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia: History, Culture, People, and Ideas |
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The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia book celebrates the history, impact and legacy of the Italian community, tracing four periods of key transformation in the city's political, economic and social structures. Receive 30% off with code: T30P.
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Italians in the United States |
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Biola University, in collaboration with Istituto Diplomatico Internazionale (IDI) and NIAF, invite Italian expats to participate in a scientific research survey on Italians living in America. The survey is free and anonymous.
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European History Through the Lens of Opera |
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March 2 – May 11: This virtual class explores a selected history of Europe from the Middle Ages through World War II, through the lens of the art form of opera. Italy's role as the major developer and exhibitor of opera and opera's pivotal role in the history of Europe make for a unique experience.
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Growing Up Italian with Marianne Leone and Chris Castellani |
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March 3: Join author and actress Marianne Leone and author Chris Castellani to discuss the many aspects of growing up as a first generation American in an Italian immigrant household. A free, virtual event.
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Celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph |
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March 15: Join us in conversation with Sandra Scalise Juneau, author of Celebrating with St. Joseph Altars and filmmaker Kirsten Keppel of Ringraziamenti: The Saint Joseph's Day Table Traditions to discuss the traditions of the feast day of Saint Joseph. A free, virtual event.
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San Gennaro Feast in Hallandale Beach, Fla. |
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March 17-20: The San Gennaro Feast is the biggest Italian food and music festival held bi-annually in Las Vegas in honor of the Saint Gennaro, the Patron Saint of Naples, Italy. The festival has now expanded to South Florida and is one of the most popular festivals for locals and visitors from all over the world.
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Design & Culture: An Italian Perspective in Orange, Calif. |
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April 23: The Department of Italian Studies, in association with Musco Center, presents Design & Culture: An Italian Perspective. This year's edition will include plenary lectures and an innovation panel focusing on different intersections between Italian arts, cultural history, industrial design and fashion.
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Edited by Gabriella Mileti |
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Amb. Peter F. Secchia Building 1860 19th St. NW. Washington, D.C. 20009 |
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