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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
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March 8
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In theaters nationwide
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The Tuscan Wines of Montalcino
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March 15
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7 p.m. ET Zoom
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NIAF New York Gala
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April 18
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Cipriani 42nd Street New York, N.Y.
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Barabino & Partners USA Named an Official NIAF Communications Partner |
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NIAF and Barabino & Partners USA join forces to highlight and promote NIAF's mission of fostering Italian values, culture, and business endeavors in the United States.
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Essay Contest for High School Students |
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The deadline of March 15th is fast approaching for the 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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Corriere della Sera: Barabino & Partners Usa diventa partner ufficiale del National Italian American Foundation |
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If you are a NIAF member doing extraordinary things, don't hesitate to reach out to us at gmileti@niaf.org, and you may be highlighted in our Auguri section!
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Bianco Profumo |
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NIAF and Bianco Profumo have teamed up to offer NIAF members exclusive discounts! Bianco Profumo is operated by an Italian American father and son duo. The duo has carefully crafted unisex fragrances inspired by their Italian American upbringing, their hometown of Chicago, and the aesthetics of the 1980s & 1990s. And now NIAF members are eligible to receive 20% OFF all full-size bottles of Bianco Profumo! 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 Mezzogiorno Night w/ Manhattan Connection, (Sat. Mar. 2), Koto Night w/ Matoko Giunta, (Wed. Mar. 6), Dinner w/ DJ Piccolo, (Wed. Mar. 13), St. Joseph Day Dinner (Tue. Mar. 19), Bocce Special Olympics Awards Dinner (Wed. Mar. 27), Scholarship Awards and Dinner (Wed. Apr. 17), Welcome Summer w/ Manhattan Connection, (Sun. Apr. 21), Monday Dinner and a Movie Series: "Benvenuti al Nord" (Mar. 11), "Team Marco" (Mar. 25). Italian classes, Bocce, Bridge and Mah Jongg are daytime activities year-round.
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NOIAW Greater New York Region Three Wise Women Gala |
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March 6: NOIAW Greater New York Region has rescheduled the celebrations to honor Three Wise Women, awarding three Italian American women three women who have made positive contributions within the greater community and especially in the area of women's empowerment. The 2024 GNY honorees are Maryalice Mazzara, Ed. D, Angela Christiano, Geneticist, Ph.D, and Lisa Veglia, LCSW, MPA, SAS. Proceeds benefit our scholarships and cultural and educational programs.
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Italian Cultural Classes Live Online from Rome |
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March 3 – April 2: Italian Club of St. Louis will be offering "Figurative Language in Italian Painting from the Middle Ages to the 1600's." This course offering is free for club members, while the fees remain modest for non-members. Intended for current speakers as well as learners of Italian, they are taught in Italian, live from Italy via Google Meet.
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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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Song & Culture: An Italian Perspective in Orange, Calif. |
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April 6: Song & Culture: An Italian Perspective will be held at the Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University 10am - 12:30pm with an outdoor reception to follow. Learn about the influence of Italian song culture throughout various periods, styles, and genres. A program of original plenary lectures and live performances will provide intellectual insight, cultural breadth, and aesthetic experiences – a fascinating journey stimulating the mind and the heart.
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Caravaggio in Toledo, Ohio |
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Now through April 14, 2024: "The Brilliance of Caravaggio: Four Paintings in Focus", organized by the Toledo Museum, marks the first time in more than a decade that four paintings by this renowned Italian artist have been on view together in the United States and only the second showing ever of Caravaggio's work at TMA in its 123-year history.
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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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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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