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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
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Italy's Best Kept Wine Secrets
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| February 10
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7:00 p.m. ET
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| New York Gala
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| April 20
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Cipriani 42nd Street
New York, N.Y.
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NIAF 48th Anniversary Gala
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| October 14
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, D.C.
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| NIAF Expresses its Deepest Sympathy on the Passing of Gina Lollobrigida |
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| In 2008, NIAF honored Gina Lollobrigida at the 33rd Anniversary Awards Gala where she received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Entertainment.
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| NIAF Scholarship Opportunities |
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| The NIAF Scholarship Program is now open. If you're a college or college-bound student, apply today! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to earn thousands of dollars in scholarships. Deadline is March 1, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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| Opportunity for High School Students |
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| Since 1996, NIAF has proudly joined with the National Christopher Columbus Association (NCCA) to sponsor an annual national essay contest. Three outstanding essays are chosen from amongst the submissions to win a cash prize. The first-place winner receives a $1,200 prize and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington to read the essay at the Columbus Day event in Washington. The second-place winner receives $500 and the third-place winner receives $300. Deadline to apply is March 15th.
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| Nick Sirianni |
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| Congratulazioni to Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni on winning the NFC championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. Sirianni and the Eagles will now face the St. Louis Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, February 12. Originally from Jamestown, New York, Sirianni is Italian American on both his mother's and father's side of the family, and is the first Italian American Eagles coach.
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| Ladies! Travel with Perillo Tours |
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| Spoil the Italian women in your life with Perillo Tours' exclusive women-only trips through Italy. This year Perillo is offering three once-in- a-lifetime tours: Southern Italy and the Amalfi Coast, the Italian Lakes, and the Italian Riviera and Florence. Use promo code "NIAF" when booking to receive $100 off your trip!
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| Italian American Happenings & Resources
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| Italian Opera Highlights in Palm Beach, Fla. |
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| February 4: Join il Circolo in Palm Beach for Italian Opera Highlights presented by Palm Beach Opera Apprentice Artists. Free admission and refreshments to follow.
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| Italian Catholic Mass in Costa Mesa, Calif. |
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| February 5: 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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| Gianfranco Ferré Exhibit in Los Angeles, Calif |
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| February 8 – May 15: The Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles and the Gianfranco Ferré Research Center Department of Design Politecnico di Milano cordially invite you to Gianfranco Ferré: Design Principles. The exhibition explores Gianfranco Ferré's unique approach to fashion design through a selection of drawings and iconic garments, offering visitors an immersive experience enriched by a digital connection with the Ferré archive in Milan.
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| Kids Workshop: il Carnevale e le Mascherine in Washington, D.C. |
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| February 10: Enjoy a night out, while your children learn and practice Italian with Maestra Fiorenza and make Carnevale-themed arts & crafts, in addition to story time and curiosities. Pizza, fruit, vegetables and dessert will be served for dinner.
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| Celebrate Carnevale in Los Angeles, Calif. |
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| February 18: The Little Italy of Los Angeles Association will host a Carnevale at the Casa Italiana at St. Peter's Italian Catholic Church. Masks are encouraged and a prize will be given to the best dressed.
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| Carnevale di Venezia Gala in Los Angeles, Calif. |
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| February 21: Accademia della Cucina Italiana and Tesori da Vivere present the unique opportunity to experience a true Venetian Carnevale the night of Mardi Gras. A musical trio will accompany the red-carpet event with live baroque and rondeau symphonies. The best costume will be awarded a complimentary two-night stay in the heart of Venice. Dress code: Italian Carnevale costumes or black tie. The event will be held at Italian soccer legend's Alessandro del Piero's N10 restaurant.
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| Play Bunco in Harahan, La. |
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| February 24: The East Jefferson Italian American Society invites you to play Bunco for prizes and enjoy dinner with the local Italian American Community.
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| Theater & Culture: An Italian Perspective in Orange, Calif. |
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| March 11: The Department of Italian Studies, in association with the Musco Center, presents Theater & Culture: An Italian Perspective. This year's edition is a unique opportunity to learn about the influence of Italian theatrical culture throughout a variety of periods, styles, and genres.
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Edited by Gabriella Mileti
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Ferrero is a premier sponsor of NIAF.
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Amb. Peter F. Secchia Building
1860 19th St. NW. Washington, D.C. 20009 |
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