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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
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NIAF's 18th Annual Golf Tournament
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| August 14
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| Old Westbury, N.Y.
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| Italian Fall Wines
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| September 22
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NIAF 48th Anniversary Gala
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| October 14
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| Washington, D.C.
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| NIAF Statement on President Biden's Nomination of Adm. Lisa Franchetti |
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| NIAF applauds President Biden's historic decision to nominate Admiral Lisa Franchetti as Chief of Naval Operations. If confirmed, Adm. Franchetti will become the first woman to ever serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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| NIAF Mourns the Loss of Iconic Singer Tony Bennett |
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| It is with great sadness that NIAF mourns the passing of legendary singer and quintessential Italian American, Tony Bennett. Bennett, who passed away at the age of 96, just two weeks shy of his 97th birthday, was a consummate entertainer and iconic crooner who made enormous contributions to American music and was a true ambassador of Italian culture.
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| NIAF Supports Commemoration of Allied Landings in Sicily at Sicily 1943 Peace, Security & Prosperity Conference |
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| NIAF proudly participated in and sponsored the Sicily 1943 Peace, Security & Prosperity Conference, held in Catania, Italy at the Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied Landings in Sicily during World War II.
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| NIAF Partners with ITA Airways to Launch Exclusive Offers for its Members |
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| NIAF is pleased to announce its new partnership with ITA Airways, Italy's flagship carrier. This collaboration aims to provide NIAF members with exclusive discounts when traveling between the United States and Italy.
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| Calling All Student Leaders! |
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| NIAF seeks 20 passionate Italian American college students to represent their schools in the 2023 NIAF on Campus Program. We're looking for undergrads who hold leadership positions in university Italian clubs and have a drive to celebrate Italian heritage. As a NIAF representative, you'll help plan engaging cultural events on campus while connecting with fellow leaders. NIAF provides up to $1,500 in funding per academic year so your club can host fun, educational Italian American activities for students. Applications are due September 15, so don't delay!
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| Attention Italian American Groups! |
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| Join NIAF's new national scholarship database! We're building an online hub to connect students with financial aid opportunities across the country. Starting September 1st, the NIAF website will feature a searchable database of scholarships offered by Italian American lodges, foundations, and cultural organizations nationwide. This free resource will centralize scholarships in one place, making it easier for students to find funding.
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| Joseph Galliani |
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| Congratulazioni to NIAF Member Joseph Galliani on the publication of his new book "The Last Real Immigrant." The book is a compelling memoir that chronicles the experiences of the Galliani family across three continents, from Libya to Italy and eventually to the USA. The book's engaging narrative, vivid descriptions, and insightful discussions on essential societal issues, make it an enjoyable and thought-provoking read. Available for purchase on Amazon.
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| Studio Legale Metta |
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| NIAF Members, unlock the power of Italian legal expertise with Studio Legale Metta! Enjoy up to 10% off first-rate legal services in Italian Real Estate, Inheritance, and Immigration. It's your exclusive benefit for being part of the NIAF family. Unlock the discount code in the members only section of the NIAF website.
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| Italian American Happenings & Resources
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| Santa Lucia Italian Festival in Omaha, Neb. |
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| August 3 – 6: Viva Santa Lucia at the annual festival! Held in Downtown Omaha at Lewis & Clark Landing, the festival is filled with lively entertainment, Italian food vendors, and of course, the procession with the festival's centerpiece — the statue of St. Lucia.
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| Greater Youngstown Italian Fest in Youngstown, Ohio |
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| August 4 – 6: The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is an annual event in downtown Youngstown, hosted by the Italian Heritage Foundation of Youngstown, Inc. The fest is a family-oriented event that offers a taste of the Italian heritage through performances by international recording artists, delicious food offered by the area's finest vendors and restaurants, Italian games and more.
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| Italian Film Festival in New Orleans, La. |
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| August 5: The American Italian Federation of the Southeast presents the Italian Film Festival at Jefferson Performing Arts Center. Enjoy food and wine all while enjoying Italian American short films.
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| Italian Heritage Festival in Leonardtown, Md. |
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| August 5: The Italian Heritage Festival will be held at 42455 Fairgrounds Road. The feast will feature Italian cuisine, comedians, music, vendors and a seminar.
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| Italian Family Festa in San Jose, Cali. |
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| August 5 – 6: The annual Italian Family Festa in History Park is the premier event of the Italian American Heritage Foundation. Live la dolce vita and share the day with friends and family, savor authentic Italian foods, soak in the live entertainment, experience the cultural village, and peruse the many wonderful arts and crafts. There's something here for every age, including a kids-size, bambini bocce court!
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| Italian Heritage Night in Anaheim, Calif. |
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| August 9: Join the Anaheim Angels for Italian Heritage Night at Angel Stadium! A portion of every ticket sold benefits the Italian American Baseball Foundation and there will be special recognition for the Italian Community during the game.
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| The 47th Anniversary Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean Festival |
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| August 9 – 13: The festival opens daily at 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. and will even feature live cooking demonstrations provided by Galbani.
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| La Festa Italiana in Jersey City, N.J. |
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| August 9 – 13: La Festa Italiana at Holy Rosary Church is a century-old tradition that celebrates Italian heritage, food and faith.
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| Festa! Italian Festival in Ansonia, Conn. |
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| August 10 – 12: Festa! 2023 is a celebration of Italian heritage. It features freshly prepared Italian food delicacies such as suffrito and gelato, live music, and more!
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| Feast of the Assumption in Cleveland, Ohio |
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| August 12 – 15: Cleveland's Feast of the Assumption, held each year in mid-August in the city's Little Italy neighborhood, is a four-day street fair that celebrates the Assumption of Mary. The Feast is a widely popular Italian street party with rides, live music and a sacred procession.
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| Annual Giglio Feast in East Harlem, N.Y. |
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| August 13: The East Harlem Giglio Feast was founded in 1908 by immigrants from Brusciano near Naples. The Giglio, an 80-foot, 6,000-pound wooden statue honoring St. Anthony, will be lifted by scores of participants on August 13th. Feast-goers will also enjoy live music, entertainment, mass services and Italian street fare.
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| Fisherman's Feast in Boston, Mass. |
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| August 17 – 20: The Fisherman's Feast, an annual event that began in Boston in 1910, was inspired by a tradition that goes back to the 16th century in Sciacca, Sicily. Today's Feast is much the same as it was over 100 years ago with lights adorning the street and the smell of Italian cuisine in the air. The current Feast is organized by the descendants of those original immigrants, and still includes a procession of the Madonna through the streets of the North End.
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| Brier Hill Italian Fest in Youngstown, Ohio |
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| August 17 – 20: The annual Brier Hill Italian Fest will be held on Calvin & Victoria streets in the Brier Hill neighborhood on Youngstown's North Side. There will be live Italian music, and authentic Italian food.
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| Little Italy Days in Pittsburgh, Pa. |
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| August 17 – 20: Bloomfield Little Italy Days will return once again in August! It is the region's largest heritage festival featuring three stages of entertainment, a bocce ball tournament, food and more.
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| San Gennaro Feast in Danbury, Conn. |
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| August 23 – 27: This 5-day feast is back and better than ever. Enjoy the sights, sounds, aromas and tastes of Italian America in Connecticut.
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| Butler Italian Festival in Butler, Pa. |
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| August 25 – 27: In August in Butler, it's all Italian all the time! Expect lots of music and food, games and activities for the kids, and more food!
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| Yankees Italian Heritage Days |
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| September 5-10: Cheer on the Yankees during one of five Italian Heritage Days. Fans who purchase through this offer will receive a special New York Yankees hat with the Italian flag. Each group ticket also includes a regular-sized hot dog and your first drink. A percentage of ticket sales will benefit IABF's scholarship and youth development programs.
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| Celebrate the Gardens of Our Grandmothers |
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| The Greater Boston Satellite of NOIAW invites you to celebrate our Italian heritage of food from the land. Join this harvest festival at a vibrant community-supported farm reminiscent of the gardens of our immigrant grandmothers. Mingle with friends over wine and refreshments prepared from the bounty of the farm while enjoying live music. On September 9, 2023, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., at Crow River Farm 171 Porter Road in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
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| Canova: Sketching in Clay in Washington, D.C. |
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| Lecture by David Gariff on the genius of Italian sculptor Antonio Canova, organized by the NOIAW Greater Washington, D.C. Region, and related to the exhibition on display through October 9. How does a sculptor turn an initial idea into a finished work of marble? Find it out on September 14 at 1 pm at The National Gallery of Art.
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Edited by Gabriella Mileti
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Amb. Peter F. Secchia Building
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