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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
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NOIAW Annual Epiphany Celebration Honoring Three Wise Women
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January 19
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Columbus Citizens Foundation New York, N.Y.
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Arizona Regional Gala
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January 28
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Arizona Biltmore Hotel Phoenix, Ariz.
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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 Hosts Dinner for the Italian American Congressional Delegation |
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On December 13th, NIAF hosted its annual Christmas dinner in Washington, D.C., at one of city's most exquisite Italian restaurants, Fiola, a restaurant by Michelin-starred Chef Fabio Trabocchi. The private dinner was attended by several members of the Italian American Congressional Delegation including: Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-NJ), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Mark Amodei (R-NV), Virginia Foxx (R-NC), John Garamendi (D-CA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Steve Scalise (R-LA), Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Carol Miller (R-WV), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), and Mike Carey (R-OH). Also in attendance was former Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia.
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Free Trip to Italy for Collegiate Italian Americans |
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The deadline for the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery is quickly approaching! Apply today for the two-week all-expenses paid trip to Italy! Deadline to apply is January 31, 2023.
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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, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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NIAF Statement on the Commonwealth Court Ruling Regarding South Philadelphia's Columbus Statue |
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"The National Italian American Foundation applauds the ruling of the Commonwealth Court requiring the removal of the box that has been covering South Philadelphia's Columbus statue in Marconi Plaza for two years."
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Linda Carlozzi |
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Congratulazioni to NIAF Board Officer and Executive Vice President of Scholarships, Grants and Youth Engagement Linda Carlozzi on being honored as a Wise Woman at the National Organization of Italian American Women's Epiphany event. In addition to Carlozzi's work at NIAF, she is a principal at Jackson Lewis PC. The event will take place on January 19 at the Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York City. Tickets and sponsorships are still available.
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Make Zeppole in a Flash |
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A new zeppole mix has hit the market that will bring the popular taste of the Camerieri family's Zeppole recipe right to your kitchen. Inspired by the Feast of San Gennaro of Manhattan where his parents took him years ago, Joseph Camerieri's family has transformed their popular, traditional recipe into a convenient, easy-to-use mix that can be bought online.
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Italian American Happenings & Resources
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Help send music students to Italy |
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The Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts in New Jersey is organizing a trip to Italy for their New Jersey Youth Orchestra and New Jersey Youth Chorus. The group will perform at the Vatican, one of the stops along the Bel Paese. They have raised $540,000 out of the $600,000 needed to make this trip happen. Will you help a student achieve their dreams? Each donation is fully tax deductible as allowed by law for 501(c)3 not for profit corporations.
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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.
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Il Presepio della Solidarietà in Staten Island, N.Y. |
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Now through January 6: The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere is the proud custodian of the 9/11 Solidarity Crèche, a gift of friendship and solidarity from the Naples, Italy Chamber of Commerce to the New York City Fire Department in honor of the victims of 9/11 and the brave firefighters, police and EMS workers who made the ultimate sacrifice. The public is invited to visit this magnificent Nativity display with more than 120 pieces on Casa Belvedere's front porch, with more than 120 pieces, and share the magic of the holiday season Italian style.
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Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition' in Green Bay, Wisc. |
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Now through January 8: Michelangelo's famed frescos from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City are on display in Green Bay. "Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition" is now on show at the KI Convention Center. Visitors will have the chance to stand in awe of the 34 ceiling paintings brought to life through a special printing technique that emulates the look and feel of the originals as reproduced from licensed, high-definition photos.
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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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