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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
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NIAF Forum
October 17th
 
Washington, D.C.
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Luncheon on Italy-US Relations
October 17th
 
Washington, D.C.
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NIAF 51st Anniversary Gala
October 17th
 
Washington, D.C.
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SALA STAMPA
NIAF News
 
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NIAF to Host Pompeo and Alfano for Gala Luncheon
 
As a part of the NIAF 51st Gala Weekend, NIAF will host an exclusive conversation between Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Former Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano, exploring the enduring diplomatic bonds between Italy and the United States, the shared values that unite our two nations, and the road ahead for one of the world's most important bilateral relationships. Moderated by Maria Bartiromo.
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From Liberty to Legacy: 250 Years of Italy-U.S. Relations
 
To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, NIAF and The European House Ambrosetti (TEHA) Group presented the commemorative volume “From Liberty to Legacy: 250 Years of Italy-U.S. Relations.
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Essay Contest for High Schoolers
 
NIAF is now accepting applications 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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NIAF in the News
 
 
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Corriere della Sera: Robert Allegrini: «I bisnonni toscani nel Far West, rendiamo gli Stati Uniti più italiani. I dazi sulla pasta? Un rischio evitato con la raccolta firme bipartisan»
 
 
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Italpress: Allegrini “Ora più che mai è importante che la Niaf agisca come ponte tra Usa e Italia”
 
 
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The Post Internazionale: Il presidente della NIAF Robert Allegrini a TPI: “Negli Usa non è mai stato così di moda e popolare avere origini italiane”
 
 
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La Voce di New York: NIAF at the 52nd TEHA Forum in Cernobbio to Celebrate Italy-US Relations
 
 
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Live in Italy Magazine: Robert Allegrini of NIAF on Italian American Heritage
 
 
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COMUNITA'
Italian American Happenings & Resources
 
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The Future of Italian America in D.C.
 
Oct. 15: John Calvelli, Chairman of the National Italian American Foundation, will give the Fifth Annual Italian Legacy Lecture at 6:00 PM, at the Italian American Museum of Washington DC. The title of his lecture is: "The Future of Italian America." Contact IAMDC.Claudia@gmail.com to be placed on the reservation list.
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Festa Italiana in San Pedro, Calif.
 
Oct. 10: Celebrate Italian Heritage Month with this authentic Italian Street Festival in the heart of San Pedro's Little Italy! The Festa Italiana is a FREE, family-friendly event organized by the Little Italy of Los Angeles Association in collaboration with Council District #15 to kick off Italian Heritage Month and showcase the best that Italian culture has to offer.
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Meet Two Women Who Lead the Way
 
Oct. 13: U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Patricia Russo discuss Italian American heritage, leadership, and the connections that help women lead at Adriana's Restaurant in New Haven.
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Italian Heritage Night with the LA Galaxy
 
Oct. 14: Join the first even Italian American Heritage Night of the LA Galaxy. With every ticket purchased comes with a special tricolore scarf.
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The Next Generation of Italian American Women Making Waves in the U.S.
 
Oct. 15: Join NOIAW Washington at the Willard Hotel Center Club for a conversation on leadership and achievement featuring accomplished Italian American women shaping their professions and Washington.
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Italian Spotlight at the Newport Beach Film Festival
 
Oct. 20: The Festival will be screening Il Bene Commune - The Greater Good @ 7pm at Starlight Triangle Cinemas in Costa Mesa. The after party will be held at TIME Nightclub shortly after the film.
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Italian Heritage Night with the NY Islanders
 
Oct. 22: Gather your crew and join the Islanders for an Italian Celebration at UBS Arena— and the first 500 fans who purchase via this special offer take home a limited-edition Italian Heritage Islanders T-shirt.
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The Green Heart of Italy — A Gift That Gives Back
 
From the bestselling authors of Serenissima: Venice in Winter, The Green Heart of Italy: Umbria and Its Ancient Neighbors offers an intimate, full-color portrait of "Tuscany without the tourists," with praise from Frank Bruni and Beppe Severgnini. Order a signed, inscribed copy of this $50 coffee-table hardcover, and 25% of your purchase supports NIAF's Scholarship Fund.
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IAMLA 7th Annual Golf Classic
 
Nov. 16: Join more than 100 IAMLA supporters, celebrities, and community leaders for the Mozilo Family Foundation Spaghetti Open at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana. The day features a modified best-ball tournament, lunch, cocktail reception, and awards dinner, with proceeds benefiting IAMLA'S educational programming for youth.
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Exclusive Pre-Order Opportunity
 
In early September 2027, Rizzoli will publish Barolo: The Sweet Spot of Time, photographer and author Arnt Eriksen's 320-page portrait of 29 family estates in Barolo, and the nonne and truffle hunters who share their hills. Every Patron ($220) receives a signed copy weeks before it reaches stores, with a signed selected photo from the book. The first 100 Patrons ($330) also have their names printed in the book, beside the families it honors.
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