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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
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Reception held in NIAF's Honor at the UN
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| November 1
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| Recap
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| NIAF Arizona Regional Gala
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| January 27, 2024
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Waldorf Astoria Arizona Biltmore Hotel
Phoenix, Ariz.
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NIAF New York Gala
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| April 18, 2024
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Cipriani 42nd Street
New York, N.Y.
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| NIAF Arizona Regional Gala Celebrates Honorees and Raises Funds for Non-Profit Organizations |
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| NIAF is excited to announce the upcoming NIAF Arizona Regional Gala is set to take place on January 27, 2024, at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Arizona Biltmore Hotel. This prestigious event will recognize outstanding individuals for their contributions to the community while raising funds for two deserving non-profit organizations.
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| NIAF Scholarship Program |
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| NIAF is excited to announce we will start accepting applications for our scholarship program on December 1st for the 2024-2025 academic year. These scholarships are open to outstanding Italian American college students across various fields of study.
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| Free Trip to Italy for Italian American College Students |
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| NIAF is now accepting applications for the summer 2024 edition of the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery program to Italy for Italian American undergrads. The progam is an all-expenses paid trip to Italy for students to dig deeper into their Italian heritage.
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| National Christopher Columbus Essay Contest |
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| NIAF is now accepting submissions for the annual national essay contest on Christopher Columbus. The winner of the contest will receive $1,200 and a free trip to Washington, D.C. for Columbus Day. The contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12 in public, private, or parochial schools, or to those who are home schooled.
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| Purchase Handmade Taralli to Help Make a Difference in the Lives of Italian Inmates |
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| NIAF is proud to partner with the Saint Pio Foundation to support their "A Mano Libera - Senza Barre" ("Freehand – Without Bars") project. This project is an alternative to detention for inmates and ex-inmates of Italian prisons. Motivated by a strong desire for personal and social redemption, program participants work on a 25-acre farm in Andria, (Puglia) Italy, where they learn artisanal skills and produce taralli. Use code NIAF so a portion of the proceeds are donated back to the Foundation.
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| Giada Valenti |
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| Congratulazioni to NIAF member Giada Valenti on the release of her new Christmas album, "Love Under The Christmas Tree", featuring a duet with country music star Trace Adkins singing in Italian. Giada takes great pride in being a member of NIAF. Her noteworthy contributions include performing the national anthems at numerous annual galas in Washington, D.C. Through her recorded music, live concerts, media appearances, and engagement on social media platforms, Giada is dedicated to actively promoting Italian culture and language. Auguri! Download the album here: https://giadavalenti.lnk.to/Christmas
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| NIAF Members receive 10% off ITA Airways |
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| NIAF is a proud partner of ITA Airways providing a 10% discount on all routes within ITA Airways' network connecting the United States and Italy, as well as the entire Italian domestic network (excluding Sardinia) exclusively for NIAF members. NIAF members will also have access to flash sales throughout the year. Unlock the discount in the members-only section of the NIAF website!
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| Italian American Happenings & Resources
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| Italian Events in Naples, Fla. |
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| Welcome snowbirds! Join the Naples Italian American Foundation for a full calendar of events including: Dec. 2: Poinsettia GALA with Opera Naples Children's Choir & Manhattan Connection, Dec. 20: Buon Natale with music by Jeff Bradford, Jan 10: New Member Reception, Jan 20: Sicilian Night Dinner Dance, black tie optional, Jan 15: Monday Dinner and a Movie – "Stanno Tutti Bene", Jan. 29: "la Giusta Distanza", Feb. 12: "Il Postino", Feb. 26: "Benvenuti al Sud", Feb. 14: Valentine's Day Dinner Dance. Italian classes, Bocce, Bridge and Mah Jongg are daytime activities year-round.
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| Little Italy Christmas Tree Lighting in San Diego, Calif. |
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| December 2: Little Italy's annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Village officially marks the countdown to Christmas has begun. The neighborhood will come alive with twinkling lights, joyful carols, and the warmth of the holiday season. Witness the traditional Italian tree lighting ceremony of the permanent 25-foot tree at Piazza della Famiglia at 6:30p.m., an event that has become a beloved tradition for families and friends.
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| Christmas Concert in Morristown, N.J. |
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| December 3: The Opera Florham is proud to present a Christmas concert at St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Morristown, New Jersey at 3 p.m. Enjoy holiday classics from the opera, American Songbook, and art song traditions at this festive concert.
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| Italian Mass in Costa Mesa, Calif. |
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| December 3: Mass will be celebrated in Italian by Father Brennan at St. John the Baptist at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 1015 Baker Street in Costa Mesa. After mass enjoy food and friends in the church hall.
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| The NOIAW Long Island Network Celebrates the Holidays |
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| December 9: The Long Island Network and the NOIAW Greater New York Region invite you to their 2023 Holiday Luncheon at the Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club on Saturday, December 9th, at 11:30 am. The event will start with hors d'oeuvres and shopping with a variety of local vendors, followed by a delicious plated holiday lunch, Christmas music, dessert and a chance to catch up with your friends. Registration fees are $75 for members, $85 for non-members.
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| Ferrari: The Essence of Italian Design in Cleveland, Ohio |
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| Now through March 30, 2024: The design and performance of Enzo Ferrari's cars have been a hallmark of Italian design since the first Ferrari was built in 1947. The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum's exhibit provides visitors with an up-close look at examples that showcase the beauty of Ferrari.
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| Louis Prima: Rediscovering a Musical Icon in Los Angeles, Calif. |
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| Now through October 13, 2024: Louis Prima: Rediscovering a Musical Icon is a new exhibition produced by the IAMLA in collaboration with the Gia Maione Prima Foundation that explores the life and legacy of Louis Prima (1910 -1978), a skilled jazzman, prolific songwriter, and extraordinary performer.
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| Take a survey and help a research project by the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan |
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| The research project focuses on the Italian communities in North America with the goal of building a shared community biography centered on the Italians and Italian descendants who have contributed and continue to contribute in various areas to the civic life of the communities where they have lived or still live. The research also aims to investigate the relationship that Italian North Americans maintain (or don't maintain) with their land of origin, and the "Italian-ness" present in them.
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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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