W ESTCHESTER C OUNTY C ELEBRATES OCTOBER 2005 ...

W ESTCHESTER C OUNTY C ELEBRATES
O CTOBER 2005 CALENDAR OF E VENTS
Calendar on-line at www.qc.edu/calandra/community

PUBLIC LIBRARY DISPLAYS … AND MORE
MICHELANGELO
October 1 - 31
Library display produced by Professor Carlo Sclafani of il
Club Italiano of Westchester Community College and
Geoffrey Claroni, Executive Director, Westchester Coalition
of Italian American Organizations in collaboration with the
Antonio Meucci Lodge, Order Sons of Italy in America.
White Plains Public Library
100 Martine Avenue, White Plains
Contact: (914) 422-1480
www.whiteplainslibrary.org
ITALIAN HERITAGE DISPLAY
October 1 - 31
Display of books, artifacts and mementoes.
Crestwood Branch of the Yonkers Public Library
16 Thompson Street, Yonkers
Contact: (914) 337-1500
www.ypl.org/crestwood/html
SASSINORO: PROFILE OF AN ITALIAN HILLTOWN
October 1 - 31
Large collection of vintage and modern photographs, plus
artifacts, from Sassinoro, provincia di Benevento.
Sassinoro Café
50 Main Street at South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Francesco Mastracchio (914) 993-0471
www.sassinorocafe.com
EXHIBIT CELEBRATING THE 100 TH BIRTHDAY OF THE NEW
CROTON DAM
October 1 – 31
Featuring a painting by Alfonso DeCesaris, of the new
Croton Dam, on loan from the Ossining Public Library.
Also, on display, a collection of documents, original
scrapbook and newspaper clippings, and pictures showcasing
the history of the village and the new Croton Dam in
celebration of its 100 th birthday. The new Croton Dam was
constructed by a labor force that consisted predominately of
Italian stone masons and laborers who lived in the Italian
work camp on premises. Maintained by the Croton Historian
and Croton Historical Society.
Croton’s Little Museum, Croton Free Library
One Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson
Contact: Joyce Finnerty (914) 271-4574
FASANELLA PRINTS
October 1 - 31
Prints of the work of Ralph Fasanella on display include
“Welcome Home Boys,” “Working the Night Shift,”
“Working at the Mill,” “South Bronx Rebirth,” “Washington
Square,” and “Labor Education – New Bedford Union Hall”
all signed by the artist.
White Plains Public Library, Computer Alcove
100 Martine Avenue, White Plains
Contact: (914) 422-1480
www.whiteplainslibrary.org
On-line Calendar of Events: www.qc.edu/calandra/community
Celebrate October … Italian Heritage and Culture Month!

COMMUNITY EVENTS LISTED BY DATE
FIAC WINE AND OLIVE OIL TASTING
Thursday, September 15 ● 6:30 pm
Presentation by Melissa Prospero of Prospero Winery. Buffet
dinner, wine, beer and soft drinks included. Raffles and 50-
50.
Sponsored by the Foundation for Italian American Culture.
Antonees on Broadway
115 North Broadway, White Plains
Admission: $35, $45
Contact: (914) 220-8343
info@italianamericanculture.com
www.italianamericanculture.com
COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS - PIZZA PARTY
Saturday, September 17 ● 11:30 am
Cooking class for dads and daughters ages 3-16. Register by
phone.
Chef Central
45 South Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale
Admission: $25
Contact: (914) 328-1376
www.chefcentral.com
PUTNAM COUNTY COLUMBUS DINNER DANCE
Saturday, September 17 ● 7:30 pm
Honoring Grand Marshal Guido Boniello and Honorary
Grand Marshals Peter Pensabene, Joseph Coretti and Richard
Di Russo.
Sponsored by the Italian American Club of Mahopac.
Villa Barone Hilltop Manor
Route 6, Mahopac
Admission: $75
Contact: Guido Boniello (845) 628-5112
dinner@mahopac-iac.org
www.mahopac-iac.org
CAF GOLF CLASSIC
Tuesday, September 20 ● 10:30 am
Includes 18 holes of golf, brunch, cocktail reception and
awards dinner. To benefit children afflicted with thalassemia.
Sponsored by the Westchester Rockland chapter of the
Cooley’s Anemia Foundation.
New York Country Club
103 Brick Church Road, New Hempstead
Contact: (914) 232-1808
anemia@optonline.net
www.cooleysanemia.org
CIAO ITALIA! – COOKIE CLUB
Wednesday, September 21 ● 4:30 pm
Story, craft and a cookie snack for children in kindergarten –
second grade.
White Plains Public Library
100 Martine Avenue, White Plains
Admission: free
Contact: Tata Canuelas (914) 422-1499
www.whiteplainslibrary.org
FIERI – A TASTE OF CALABRIA
Saturday, September 24 ● 7:00 pm
An evening hosted by Italian chef Pietro Siciliano. Includes
cocktail hour, entertainment and a five-course dinner
featuring regional specialties accompanied by select wines.
Sponsored by the Bronx/Westchester chapter of FIERI
International.
Tombolino Restaurant
356 Kimball Avenue, Yonkers
Admission: $60
fieribronxwest@aol.com
www.fieribronxwestchester.org
CAPITOL CITY OPERA IN COSÌ FAN TUTTE
Saturday, September 24 ● 8:00 pm
Atlanta’s professional troupe performs Mozart’s comic opera
about two couples…crazy deception, wild shenanigans and a
happy ending. In English.
Sponsored by Smart Arts and il Club Italiano of Westchester
Community College.
Academic Arts Theatre
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: $18, $16
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
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YONKERS COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION KICKOFF
BREAKFAST
Sunday, September 25 ● 10:00 am
Sponsored by the Yonkers Columbus Day Celebration
Committee.
Morley’s at Dunwoodie Golf Club
One Wasylenko Lane, Yonkers
Contact: John Pizzutto (914) 779-3912
A GRAND AFTERNOON OF GRAND OPERA
Sunday, September 25 ● 3:00 pm
Presented by the New Rochelle Opera, featuring arias, duets
and ensembles from Aida, Carmen, La Bohème, La Traviata,
and more. Artistic Director Camille Coppola will be the
narrator.
Iona College, Murphy Science Building, Joyce Auditorium
North Avenue, New Rochelle
Admission: $18, $15 (seniors and students)
Contact: Camille Coppola (914) 576-0365
www.nropera.org
MPIAA DINNER DANCE
Friday, September 30 ● 6:30 pm
Honoring New York State Senator Nick Spano and Ronnie
Grecco.
Sponsored by the Mount Pleasant Italian American
Association.
Villa Barone Hilltop Manor
Route 6, Mahopac
Admission: $75
Contact: Richard DioGuardi (914) 773-0500
dickdio@aol.com
www.mpiaa.com
YONKERS COLUMBUS DINNER DANCE
Friday, September 30 ● 7:00 pm
Music by DJ Serg.
Sponsored by the Yonkers Columbus Day Celebration
Committee.
Maestro’s Restaurant
1703 Bronxdale Road, Bronx
Contact: Ilmo Carozza (914) 476-5527
THE COLUMBUS DAY SOCIETY OF HARRISON DINNER
DANCE
Thursday, September 29 ● 7:00 pm
Honoring Marianne Morano-Amato; Columbus Day
Medallion Recipients Ronald Bianchi, Frank DiSavino,
Rocco DiSavino and Bernard Guagnini; and the scholarship
winners.
The Fountainhead
55 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle
Admission: $75
Contact: Mary Riguzzi (914) 761-5358
COLUMBUS CELEBRATION CONCERT
Thursday, September 29 ● 7:30 pm
Treat yourself to an evening of great Italian music. A unique
evening of the best in Italian music. Featuring Italian
symphonic marches, highlights from Italian operas and a
sing-along of Neapolitan songs with words provided to the
audience. Presentation of Miss Columbus 2005.
Sponsored by the Yonkers Department of Parks and
Recreation and the Yonkers Columbus Day Celebration
Committee.
Saunders High School
183 Palmer Road, Yonkers
Admission: free
Contact: Lucille Sciacca (914) 423-3592
ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL – “THE SECRET OF SANTA
VITTORIA”
Friday, September 30 ● 8:00 pm
A comic film starring Anna Magnani, Virna Lisi, Sergio
Franchi, Renato Rascel and Giancarlo Giannini. In English.
Sponsored by il Club Italiano of Westchester Community
College.
Classroom Building, Room 200
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: free
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
EASTCHESTER COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
Saturday, October 1 ● 2:00 pm
Marches from Lake Isle Country Club along White Plains
Road onto Main Street and south to Depot Square in
Tuckahoe for a short ceremony in front of the Generoso Pope
Foundation. Grand Marshals: The Honorable Janet DiFiore
and the Giuseppe Garibaldi Lodge, Order Sons of Italy in
America.
Sponsored by the Columbus Day Committee of Eastchester.
Contact: Karen Gizzo (914) 771-3310
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EASTCHESTER COLUMBUS DAY FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 1 ● 3:00 pm
Festa Italiana, street festival featuring music, dancing, food,
rides and vendors. With a special ceremony to honor The
Monsignor Maltese Award recipient, the Eastchester Rotary
Club.
Sponsored by the Columbus Day Committee of Eastchester.
Depot Square
Columbus Avenue at Main Street, Tuckahoe
Contact: Karen Gizzo (914) 771-3310
YONKERS COLUMBUS DAY CONCELEBRATED MASS
Saturday, October 1 ● 5:00 pm
Sponsored by the Yonkers Columbus Day Celebration
Committee.
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
70 Park Hill Avenue at Linden Street, Yonkers
Contact: Father Terzo Vinci (914) 963-4766
IL GATTOPARDO (THE LEOPARD)
Saturday, October 1 ● 7:00 pm
Film by Luchino Visconti, starring Burt Lancaster, Alain
Delon and Claudia Cardinale about the tumultuous years
during Garibaldi’s campaign for the unification of Italy.
Reception to follow. Part of the “Westchester County Italian
Film Festival.”
Sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation,
Westchester County Film Office, Picture House Regional
Film Center and Westchester County Executive Andrew J.
Spano.
College of New Rochelle, Mooney Center, The Romita
Auditorium
Castle Place, New Rochelle
Admission: free
Contact: John Calvelli (914) 738-3161
jfcalvelli@aol.com
www.westchestergov.com
YONKERS COLUMBUS DAY FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Sunday, October 2 ● 11:30 am
Sponsored by the Yonkers Columbus Day Celebration
Committee.
City Hall Plaza
Broadway, Yonkers
Contact: Michael Spano (914) 469-7332
YONKERS COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
Sunday, October 2 ● 2:00 pm
Beginning at South Broadway and McLean Avenue,
proceeding along Nepperhan Avenue and New Main Street to
the reviewing stand in Columbus Park on Park Hill Avenue.
Sponsored by the Yonkers Columbus Day Celebration
Committee.
Contact: Lucia Trovato (914) 961-8572
SASSINORO SCOPA SUNDAY
Sunday, October 2 ● 5:30 pm
Lessons and open games of scopa, the traditional Italian card
game.
Sassinoro Café, Westchester Financial Center Plaza
50 Main Street at South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Franco Mastracchio (914) 227-9346
www.sassinorocafe.com
NANCY CORVINO “LA REGINELLA”
Tuesday, October 4 ● 6:00 pm
Singing Neapolitan and Italian favorites, as you dine.
Pasta e Pesce
2211 Central Park Avenue at Jackson Avenue, Yonkers
Contact: (914) 779-9416
SASSINORO VESPA CLUB RIDE
Sunday, October 2 ● 11:00 am
The Sassinoro Scooter Society will meet for a group ride and
is open to all with a Vespa, Lambretta, or motor scooters.
Sassinoro Café, Westchester Financial Center Plaza
50 Main Street at South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Franco Mastracchio (914) 227-9346
www.sassinorocafe.com
SASSINORO CONVERSAZIONE E UN CAFFE
Tuesday, October 4 ● 7:00 pm
Practice and learn the Italian language in a comfortable
setting with cappuccino and dolci.
Sassinoro Café, Westchester Financial Center Plaza
50 Main Street at South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Franco Mastracchio (914) 227-9346
www.sassinorocafe.com
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BOYS’ TOWNS WESTCHESTER GOLF TOURNAMENT
Tuesday, October 4
Honoring Angelo Martinelli as “Man of the Year.”
Sponsored by Boys’ Towns of Italy.
Leewood Country Club
Leewood Drive, Eastchester
Contact: (212) 980-8770
office@btiofny.org
www.mclink.it/n/citrag/boystown
OSSINING COLUMBUS DAY FESTIVAL
Friday, October 7 ● 5:00 pm
Festa Italiana: old fashioned Italian feast.
Sponsored by the Christopher Columbus Lodge, Order Sons
of Italy in America.
Harbor Square
Water Street, Ossining
Contact: Mike Fontini (914) 403-5244
www.nysosia.org
LECTURE: VERDI’S FALSTAFF
Wednesday, October 5 ● 11:15 am
Bridget Paolucci will talk about the opera and analyze the
elements that made Falstaff a great success.
Sponsored by il Club Italiano of Westchester Community
College.
Classroom Building, Room 200
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: free
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE PROCLAMATION
CEREMONY
Wednesday, October 5 ● 7:30 pm
Official proclamation by the Honorable Andrew J. Spano,
County Executive of Westchester, to celebrate Italian
Heritage and Culture Month. Honoring “Outstanding
Students of the Italian Language” and their teachers.
Reception to follow. Sponsored by the Westchester Coalition
of Italian American Organizations.
Antonio Meucci Lodge
279 Maple Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Geoffrey Claroni (914) 948-1490
www.antoniomeuccilodge.com
EASTCHESTER IACC COLUMBUS DAY DINNER
Friday, October 7 ● 7:00 pm
Honoring Nora Rossi, Michele Pinto and Geoffrey Claroni,
Esq.
Sponsored by the Eastchester Italian American Citizens Club.
Lake Isle Country Club
666 White Plains Road, Eastchester
Contact: Gerry Mignardi (914) 793-0796
SOMERS COLUMBUS DAY DINNER DANCE
Friday, October 7 ● 7:30 pm
Honoring Tony DeMatteo, Head Coach of Somers High
School Football.
Sponsored by the Italian American Club of Somers, Inc.
Villa Barone Hilltop Manor
466 Route 6, Mahopac
Admission: $75
Contact: Umberto Santaroni (914) 302-6527
www.iacos.org
MUSICA DAL VIVO CON EMILIO MORELLI
Friday, October 7 ● 8:00 pm
Ristorante Spiritoso
811 McLean Avenue, Yonkers
Contact: (914) 237-4075
ITALIAN CIVILIZATION
Thursday, October 6 ● 7:00 pm
Dinner meeting with a presentation by Professor Aldo
Belardo.
Sponsored by the Circolo da Vinci Organization of Yorktown
Heights.
Miraggio’s Northern Italian Restaurant
Triangle Shopping Center, Yorktown Heights
Admission: $25
Contact: Richard Scarchilli (914) 962-2446
SLEEPY HOLLOW COLUMBUS DAY FIVE MILE RUN
Saturday, October 8 ● 9:00 am
Beekman Avenue, Village of Sleepy Hollow
Contact: Office of the Mayor (914) 366-5107
www.sleepyhollowny.org
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SLEEPY HOLLOW COLUMBUS DAY FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 8 ● 10:00 am
Festa Italiana: street fair.
Beekman Avenue, Village of Sleepy Hollow
Contact: Office of the Mayor (914) 366-5107
www.sleepyhollowny.org
CALITRANI LUNCHEON
Saturday, October 8 ● Noon
Social gathering for paesani of Calitri, provincia di Avellino.
Presentations and displays from Mario Toglia, historian and
the Writing Committee. Musical entertainment.
Reservations required before September 30.
Sponsored by Calitrian Connections.
Villa Nova
Six First Street, Pelham
Admission: $45
Contact: (914) 738-1444
mmandrano@yahoo.com
www.calitri.org
PORT CHESTER COLUMBUS DINNER DANCE
Saturday, October 8 ● 7:00 pm
Honoring Grand Marshal Toni Ganim.
Sponsored by the Columbus Day Celebration Committee of
Port Chester and Rye Brook.
T & J Villagio Trattoria
223 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester
Admission: $50
Contact: Toni Ganim (914) 937-5262
YORKTOWN COLUMBUS SOCIETY DINNER DANCE
Saturday, October 8 ● 7:30 pm
Honoring New York State Senator Vincent L. Leibell.
Sponsored by the Christopher Columbus Society of
Yorktown.
Sinapi’s Ceola Manor
161 Hill Boulevard, Jefferson Valley
Admission: $80
Contact: Vinnie Panzarino (914) 245-6741
“SONGS OF TRINACRIA” – ITALIAN HERITAGE FAMILY
CONCERT
Saturday, October 8 ● 2:30 pm
Michela Musolino blends authentic vocals that seem to float
from the Sicilian hillsides, in songs with guitar
accompaniment. An engaging narrative illuminates the
multi-cultural background of true Sicilian music.
New Rochelle Library
One Library Plaza, New Rochelle
Admission: $2 (suggested donation)
Contact: Barbara Davis (914) 632-7878 ext. 34
barbaradavis@nrpl.org
www.nrpl.org
WHITE PLAINS COLUMBUS DAY WREATH LAYING
CEREMONY
Sunday, October 9 ● 9:00 am
Formal dedication and ceremony. Reception to follow.
Sponsored by the Antonio Meucci Lodge, Order Sons of Italy
in America.
Statue of Cristoforo Colombo
North Broadway at Lake Street, White Plains
Contact: (914) 761-9073
www.antoniomeuccilodge.com
OSSINING COLUMBUS DAY FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 8 ● 5:00 pm
Festa Italiana: old fashioned Italian feast.
Sponsored by the Christopher Columbus Lodge, Order Sons
of Italy in America.
Harbor Square
Water Street, Ossining
Contact: Mike Fontini (914) 403-5244
www.nysosia.org
PORT CHESTER COLUMBUS DAY WREATH LAYING
CEREMONY
Sunday, October 9 ● 9:00 am
Sponsored by the Columbus Day Celebration Committee of
Port Chester and Rye Brook.
Statue of Cristoforo Colombo, Columbus Park
Ryan Avenue, Port Chester
Contact: Toni Ganim (914) 937-5262
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PORT CHESTER COLUMBUS DAY FLAG RAISING
CEREMONY
Sunday, October 9 ● 9:45 am
Sponsored by the Columbus Day Celebration Committee of
Port Chester and Rye Brook.
Village Square, Port Chester
Contact: Toni Ganim (914) 937-5262
MOUNT KISCO COLUMBUS DAY WREATH LAYING
CEREMONY
Sunday, October 9 ● 11:00 am
Annual gathering and ceremony.
Sponsored by the Italian American Club of Northern
Westchester.
Courtyard of the Mount Kisco Public Library
Main Street, Mount Kisco
Contact: Richard Cambareri (914) 666-3206
YORKTOWN COLUMBUS STATUE CEREMONY
Sunday, October 9 ● Noon
Sponsored by the Christopher Columbus Society of
Yorktown.
Statue of Christopher Columbus, Downing Park
Route 202 at Route 132, Yorktown Heights
Contact: Vinnie Panzarino (914) 245-6741
WHITE PLAINS COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
Sunday, October 9 ● 2:00 pm
Marches along Mamaroneck Avenue and Main Street. The
Grand Marshal is Mayor Joseph M. Delfino and the Parade
Honorees are Sal Cantatore, Frank Cantatore, Mary Riguzzi
and Antonio Dellorso.
Sponsored by the Antonio Meucci Lodge, Order Sons of Italy
in America, White Plains Columbus Parade Committee and
the City of White Plains.
Contact: Paula Pesaturo (914) 654-9840
www.antoniomeuccilodge.com
WHITE PLAINS COLUMBUS DAY FESTIVAL
Sunday, October 9 ● 3:00 pm
Festa Italiana: street festival on Court Street featuring
entertainment, food vendors and children’s rides. A
spectacular fireworks show at 7:30 pm.
Sponsored by the Antonio Meucci Lodge, Order Sons of Italy
in America, White Plains Columbus Parade Committee and
the City of White Plains.
Contact: Paula Pesaturo (914) 654-9840
www.antoniomeuccilodge.com
OSSINING COLUMBUS DAY FESTIVAL
Sunday, October 9 ● 3:00 pm
Festa Italiana: old fashioned Italian feast.
Sponsored by the Christopher Columbus Lodge, Order Sons
of Italy in America.
Harbor Square
Water Street, Ossining
Contact: Mike Fontini (914) 403-5244
www.nysosia.org
NRIAA COLUMBUS DAY GALA
Sunday, October 9 ● 5:00 pm
Honoring Monsignor Ferdinando D. Berardi, Pastor of Holy
Family Church, Richard Riguzzi, Past President of the Police
Columbia Italian American Association, The Honorable
Timothy Idoni, Mayor of New Rochelle, and Joseph
Abinanti, attorney with Master of Ceremonies Ron Tocci.
Entertainment by Odissea.
Sponsored by the New Rochelle Italian American
Association.
Lido’s Restaurant
101 City Island Avenue, Bronx
Admission: $80, $75
Contact: Charles Borrelli (914) 636-6026
cborre5440@aol.com
PORT CHESTER COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
Sunday, October 9 ● 2:00 pm
Marches along Hawthorne Avenue and Westchester Avenue
to New Broad Street. The Grand Marshal is Toni Ganim.
Sponsored by the Columbus Day Celebration Committee of
Port Chester and Rye Brook.
Contact: Toni Ganim (914) 937-5262
WEST HARRISON COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION
FIREWORKS
Sunday, October 9 ● 7:30 pm
Program of music, fun and fireworks.
West Harrison Firehouse
Lake Street, West Harrison
Contact: (914) 670-3035
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COLUMBUS DAY – MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2005
GREAT TO LIVE IN HARRISON: COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
Monday, October 10 ● 10:00 am
Marches along Halstead Avenue to Riis Park.
Sponsored by the Harrison Recreation Department.
Contact: (914) 670-3035
GREAT TO LIVE IN HARRISON: COLUMBUS DAY FESTIVAL
Monday, October 10 ● 11:00 am
Sponsored by the Harrison Recreation Department.
Contact: (914) 670-3035
Contact: Patricia Napolitano (917) 583-3341
Admission: $8, $12
napjen@aol.com
www.comprehensivefilms.com
WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS
PROCLAMATION CEREMONY
Tuesday, October 11 ● 6:00 pm
Official ceremony by the legislative branch of Westchester
County to celebrate Italian Heritage and Culture Month.
Honoring “Outstanding Students of the Italian Language” and
their teachers. Reception to follow. Sponsored by the
Westchester Coalition of Italian American Organizations.
Michaelian County Office Building, Legislative Chamber
148 Martine Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Geoffrey Claroni (914) 948-1490
NEW ROCHELLE COLUMBUS DAY WREATH LAYING
CEREMONY
Monday, October 10 ● 4:15 pm
Annual gathering and dedication at the statue of Cristofo
Colombo. There will be a special performance by the
Bersaglieri (Italian military marching band).
Sponsored by the Calabria Society of New Rochelle.
Hudson Park
Hudson Park Road, New Rochelle
Contact: Domenico Procopio (914) 632-9742
www.casacalabria.com
THE ITALIAN COMEDY OF PAT COOPER
Monday, October 10 ● 6:00 pm
Opening act to be determined. Dinner and show. Dinner
served at 6:15 pm, show begins at 8:00 pm.
Westchester Broadway Theatre
One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford
Admission: $75
Contact: (914) 592-2222
www.broadwaytheatre.com
“INTERVENTION”
Monday, October 10 ● 7:00 pm
Film directed by Anton Evangelista is an urban love story
with a hopeful twist. This film has won various awards,
including Best Film, Best Drama and Best Cinematography
Awards at numerous film festivals. The director will be
present for a Q&A after the screening.
Jacob Burns Film Center
364 Manville Road, Pleasantville
NANCY CORVINO “LA REGINELLA”
Tuesday, October 11 ● 6:00 pm
Singing Neapolitan and Italian favorites, as you dine.
Pasta e Pesce
2211 Central Park Avenue at Jackson Avenue, Yonkers
Contact: (914) 779-9416
SASSINORO CONVERSAZIONE E UN CAFFE
Tuesday, October 11 ● 7:00 pm
Practice and learn the Italian language in a comfortable
setting with cappuccino and dolci.
Sassinoro Café, Westchester Financial Center Plaza
50 Main Street at South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Franco Mastracchio (914) 227-9346
www.sassinorocafe.com
ITALIAN FOLKTALE AND CRAFT
Wednesday, October 12 ● 4:00 pm
Italian story-time with Giovanna Robinson, and Italian craft
for children ages five and up. Limited registration.
Crestwood Branch of the Yonkers Public Library, Children’s
Room
16 Thompson Street, Yonkers
Admission: free
Contact: (914) 337-1500, ext. 360
www.ypl.org
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MUSICA DAL VIVO CON EMILIO MORELLI
Friday, October 14 ● 8:00 pm
Ristorante Spiritoso
811 McLean Avenue, Yonkers
Contact: (914) 237-4075
IMMIGRATION RECORDS: PASSENGER LISTS
Saturday, October 15 ● 10:00 am
Who came to America? An introduction to passenger lists
and possible help from naturalization and census records.
Presentation by Arthur Sniffen, Retired Regional Advisory
Officer to local governments for the New York State
Archives and Records Administration.
Sponsored by the Westchester chapter of the Italian
Genealogical Group and Larchmont Public Library.
Larchmont Village Center
121 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont
Admission: free
Contact: June Hesler (914) 834-2281
jhesler@westchesterlibraries.org
www.larchmontlibrary.org
ITALIAN FOLKTALES
Saturday, October 15 ● 2:30 pm
Stephanie Mita, storyteller extraordinaire, spins tales from
Italy’s rich heritage including “Catherine the Wise.” For
children ages seven and up, and adults.
Sponsored by the New Rochelle Public Library.
One Library Plaza, New Rochelle
Admission: free
Contact: Barbara Davis (914) 632-7878 ext. 34
barbaradavis@nrpl.org
www.nrpl.org
GARIBALDI LODGE DINNER DANCE
Saturday, October 15 ● 7:00 pm
Fundraiser honoring Carmine Pisacreta, Phil Raffiani and Dr.
Michael Yazurlo.
Sponsored by the Giuseppe Garibaldi Lodge, Order Sons of
Italy in America.
Westchester Manor
140 Saw Mill River Road, Hastings-on-Hudson
Admission: $75
Contact: Luigi D’Aversa (914) 961-8252
www.nysosia.org
ABBONDANZA!
Saturday, October 15 ● 7:00 pm
Italian night fundraiser, dinner, music and dancing featuring
entertainment of the Angie Rubino Orchestra.
American Legion
78 Pearl Street, Port Chester
Admission: $25
Contact: Ken Munnick (914) 937-8427
GUARDIA LOMBARDI GALA
Saturday, October 15 ● 7:30 pm
Dinner dance honoring Michael DiSanto.
Sponsored by the Association of Former Citizens of Guardia
Lombardi.
V.I.P. Country Club
600 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle
Admission: $75
Contact: Joseph Petriello (914) 235-7361
SASSINORO VESPA CLUB RIDE
Sunday, October 16 ● 11:00 am
The Sassinoro Scooter Society will meet for a group ride and
is open to all with a Vespa, Lambretta, or motor scooters.
Sassinoro Café, Westchester Financial Center Plaza
50 Main Street at South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Franco Mastracchio (914) 227-9346
www.sassinorocafe.com
MEUCCI LODGE COLUMBUS DINNER DANCE
Sunday, October 16 ● 4:00 pm
Honoring Domenico Riverso as “Man of the Year.”
Sponsored by the Antonio Meucci Lodge, Order Sons of Italy
in America.
Villa Barone Hilltop Manor
466 Route 6, Mahopac
Admission: $80
Contact: Flavia Di Nota (914) 769-8987
www.antoniomeuccilodge.com
KENSICO COLUMBUS DINNER DANCE
Sunday, October 16 ● 4:30 pm
Music by Emilio Magnotta and Tony Valente.
Sponsored by the Kensico Italian American Society, Inc.
Sinapi’s Ceola Manor
161 Hill Boulevard, Jefferson Valley
Admission: $55
Contact: Brigida Colitto (914) 769-8846
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SASSINORO SCOPA SUNDAY
Sunday, October 16 ● 5:30 pm
Lessons and open games of scopa, the traditional Italian card
game.
Sassinoro Café, Westchester Financial Center Plaza
50 Main Street at South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Franco Mastracchio (914) 227-9346
www.sassinorocafe.com
“ENCHANTED APRIL”
Monday, October 17 ● 1:00 pm
This film takes place in beautiful Tuscany. In English.
Dobbs Ferry Public Library
55 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry
Admission: free
Contact: (914) 693-6614
www.westchesterlibraries.org/libs/dobbs_ferry
NANCY CORVINO “LA REGINELLA”
Tuesday, October 18 ● 6:00 pm
Singing Neapolitan and Italian favorites, as you dine.
Pasta e Pesce
2211 Central Park Avenue at Jackson Avenue, Yonkers
Contact: (914) 779-9416
ITALIAN DANCE AND MUSIC
Wednesday, October 19 ● 4:00 pm
Presented by the students of the Italian Language Club under
the direction of Giovanna DeAngelis, Italian language teacher
at Lincoln High School and Maria DiBello, Italian language
at Yonkers High School. For all ages.
Grinton I. Will Branch of the Yonkers Public Library, Pincus
Auditorium
1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers
Admission: free
Contact: (914) 337-1500
www.ypl.org
“NIGHT OF THE SHOOTING STARS”
Thursday, October 20 ● 7:00 pm
Film directed by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani that relates the
story of a Tuscan village during World War II, and the
villagers’ brave escape from Fascism during the war’s final
days. In Italian with English subtitles.
New Rochelle Public Library
One Library Plaza, New Rochelle
Admission: $2 (suggested donation)
Contact: Barbara Davis (914) 632-7878 ext. 34
barbaradavis@nrpl.org
www.nrpl.org
SASSINORO CONVERSAZIONE E UN CAFFE
Tuesday, October 18 ● 7:00 pm
Practice and learn the Italian language in a comfortable
setting with cappuccino and dolci.
Sassinoro Café, Westchester Financial Center Plaza
50 Main Street at South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Franco Mastracchio (914) 227-9346
www.sassinorocafe.com
CULTURAL FILM: “GIOTTO AND THE PRE-RENAISSANCE”
Wednesday, October 19 ● 11:30 am
Documentary film on one of the greatest of the Florentine
painters. His frescoes shimmer with a three-dimensional
quality that is unmatched even by the sculptures of his day.
Sponsored by il Club Italiano of Westchester Community
College.
Classroom Building, Room 100
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: free
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL – “SWEPT AWAY”
Friday, October 21 ● 8:00 pm
Film directed by Lina Wertmuller, starring Giancarlo
Giannini and Mariangela Melato. In Italian with English
subtitles.
Sponsored by il Club Italiano of Westchester Community
College.
Classroom Building, Room 200
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: free
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
“IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA” (“THE BARBER OF SEVILLE”)
Friday, October 21 ● 8:00 pm
Semi-staged production of everyone’s favorite comedy
by the Taconic Opera Company of the classic by
Giacomo Rossini. In Italian with Super titles in
English.
The Yorktown Stage
1974 Commerce Street, at Veterans Road, Yorktown Heights
Contact: (914) 739-2165
www.taconicopera.org
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MUSICA DAL VIVO CON EMILIO MORELLI
Friday, October 21 ● 8:00 pm
Ristorante Spiritoso
811 McLean Avenue, Yonkers
Contact: (914) 237-4075
UNA SERA D’ITALIA – AN ENCHANTED ITALIAN EVENING
Saturday, October 22 ● 7:00 pm
Performance of Italian themed entertainment – musicians,
dancers, singers, comedians, etc.
The Veterans’ Memorial Building
210 Halstead Avenue, Harrison
Contact: (914) 630-1089
“IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA” (“THE BARBER OF SEVILLE”)
Saturday, October 22 ● 8:00 pm
Semi-staged production of everyone’s favorite comedy
by the Taconic Opera Company of the classic by
Giacomo Rossini. In Italian with Super titles in
English.
The Yorktown Stage
1974 Commerce Street, at Veterans Road, Yorktown Heights
Contact: (914) 739-2165
www.taconicopera.org
SASSINORO VESPA CLUB RIDE
Sunday, October 23 ● 11:00 am
The Sassinoro Scooter Society will meet for a group ride and
is open to all with a Vespa, Lambretta, or motor scooters.
Sassinoro Café, Westchester Financial Center Plaza
50 Main Street at South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Franco Mastracchio (914) 227-9346
www.sassinorocafe.com
“IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA” (“THE BARBER OF SEVILLE”)
Sunday, October 23 ● 2:00 pm
Semi-staged production of everyone’s favorite comedy
by the Taconic Opera Company of the classic by
Giacomo Rossini. In Italian with Super titles in
English.
The Yorktown Stage
1974 Commerce Street, at Veterans Road, Yorktown Heights
Contact: (914) 739-2165
www.taconicopera.org
HIGHLIGHTS OF “MADAMA BUTTERFLY” AND “RIGOLETTO”
Sunday, October 23 ● 3:00 pm
Special concert featuring the New Rochelle Opera Company.
Sponsored by il Club Italiano of Westchester Community
College.
Academic Arts Building Theater
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: $17, $15 (seniors and WCC students)
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER
DINNER DANCE
Sunday, October 23 ● 4:00 pm
Honoring Sarafina Curio and Anthony Sturniolo. Black-tie
suggested.
Sinapi’s Ceola Manor
161 Hill Boulevard, Jefferson Valley
Admission: $75
Contact: Joseph Fedele (914) 241-0829
SINATRA THROUGH THE EYES AND EARS OF A
SONGWRITER
Sunday, October 23 ● 1:00 pm
Interactive musical presentation by Mel Glazer about the life
of the Italian American superstar Frank Sinatra.
Pelham Public Library
530 Colonial Avenue, Pelham
Contact: (914) 738-1234
www.pelhamlibrary.org
SASSINORO SCOPA SUNDAY
Sunday, October 23 ● 5:30 pm
Lessons and open games of scopa, the traditional Italian card
game.
Sassinoro Café, Westchester Financial Center Plaza
50 Main Street at South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Franco Mastracchio (914) 227-9346
www.sassinorocafe.com
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“THE ITALIAN IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA”
Tuesday, October 25 ● 2:00 pm
Presentation by Dr. Vincent Bonelli about the compelling,
frequently colorful, story of the Italian immigrant experience
including the “Little Italy” enclaves that flourished in urban
areas, the prejudices and social hurdles that prevailed through
the decades, and the indelible social, political, cultural and
economic contributions of Italian Americans on America.
New Rochelle Public Library
One Library Plaza, New Rochelle
Admission: free
Contact: Barbara Davis (914) 632-7878 ext. 34
barbaradavis@nrpl.org
www.nrpl.org
NANCY CORVINO “LA REGINELLA”
Tuesday, October 25 ● 6:00 pm
Singing Neapolitan and Italian favorites, as you dine.
Pasta e Pesce
2211 Central Park Avenue at Jackson Avenue, Yonkers
Contact: (914) 779-9416
SASSINORO CONVERSAZIONE E UN CAFFE
Tuesday, October 25 ● 7:00 pm
Practice and learn the Italian language in a comfortable
setting with cappuccino and dolci.
Sassinoro Café, Westchester Financial Center Plaza
50 Main Street at South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Franco Mastracchio (914) 227-9346
www.sassinorocafe.com
GARIBALDI IN HASTINGS
Wednesday, October 26 ● 11:30 am
Presentation by Helen Barolini about the famous Italian
patriot and hero of the Risorgimento and his presence in
Westchester County in the 1850s.
Sponsored by il Club Italiano of Westchester Community
College.
Academic Arts Building Theater
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: $17, $15 (seniors and WCC students)
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
BUS TRIP TO LINCOLN CENTER: “LA CENERENTOLA”
Friday, October 28 ● 6:00 pm
Includes ticket to the opera in the balcony and round-trip bus
transportation from WCC. Bus departs at 6:00 pm from
Parking Lot 1.
Sponsored by Il Club Italiano at Westchester Community
College.
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: $85
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
MUSICA DAL VIVO CON EMILIO MORELLI
Friday, October 28 ● 8:00 pm
Ristorante Spiritoso
811 McLean Avenue, Yonkers
Contact: (914) 237-4075
CALABRIA SOCIETY DINNER DANCE
Saturday, October 29 ● 7:00 pm
Honoring Kelly Johnson, Jr., Joseph Simone and Antonio
Calvi, and the scholarship recipients.
Sponsored by the Calabria Society of New Rochelle.
The Surf Club
280 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle
Contact: Domenico Procopio (914) 632-9742
www.casacalabria.com
SASSINORO VESPA CLUB RIDE
Sunday, October 30 ● 11:00 am
The Sassinoro Scooter Society will meet for a group ride and
is open to all with a Vespa, Lambretta, or motor scooters.
Sassinoro Café, Westchester Financial Center Plaza
50 Main Street at South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Franco Mastracchio (914) 227-9346
www.sassinorocafe.com
AN AFTERNOON OF SICILIAN CULTURE
Sunday, October 30 ● 3:00 pm
Program features lecture, film, music, poetry and Sicilian
pastries.
Sponsored by the Sophia and Joseph Abeles Endowed Chair
for the Modern Languages Department/Italian and il Club
Italiano of Westchester Community College.
Classroom Building, Room 200
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: free
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
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TANTO PER CANTARE BY “IL CORO DEL LUNEDÌ”
Sunday, October 30 ● 5:00 pm
A review of popular songs from various Italian regions
presented by Il Coro del Lunedì, a group of thirty performers
from Rome, Italy.
Sponsored by the Italian Club of Eastchester High School and
the Giuseppe Garibaldi Lodge, Order Sons of Italy in
America.
Eastchester High School Auditorium
580 White Plains Road, Eastchester
Contact: Lucrezia Lindia (914) 793-6130 ext. 4285
lglindia@hotmail.com
SASSINORO SCOPA SUNDAY
Sunday, October 30 ● 5:30 pm
Lessons and open games of scopa, the traditional Italian card
game.
Sassinoro Café, Westchester Financial Center Plaza
50 Main Street at South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: Franco Mastracchio (914) 227-9346
www.sassinorocafe.com
AMERICAN ITALIAN CLUB OF ELMSFORD DINNER DANCE
Friday, November 4 ● 7:00 pm
Featuring the music of The Carrozza Brothers.
The Surf Club
280 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle
Admission: $175 per couple
Contact: Robert Accosta (914) 693-4599
“L’ELISIR D’AMORE”
Saturday, November 5 ● 7:00 pm
Gaetano Donizetti’s classic opera will be performed with a
full orchestra and sung by well-known regional artists.
Sponsored by Harrison Friends of the Opera, the Town of
Harrison Recreation Department and the Harrison Council for
the Arts.
The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College
Anderson Hill Road, Purchase
Admission: $45
Contact: (914) 251-6200
www.artscenter.org
AN INVITATION TO DANCE
Thursday, November 3 ● 7:00 pm
Dinner meeting with a video presentation and demonstration
by Rose-Marie Menes, artistic director of the Westchester
Ballet Center.
Sponsored by the Circolo da Vinci Organization of Yorktown
Heights.
Miraggio’s Northern Italian Restaurant
Triangle Shopping Center, Yorktown Heights
Admission: $25
Contact: Richard Scarchilli (914) 962-2446
WCC ITALIAN CLUB GOES TO WESTCHESTER BROADWAY
THEATRE: “GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES”
Friday, November 4 ● 6:00 pm
Dinner and theater.
Sponsored by Il Club Italiano at Westchester Community
College.
Westchester Broadway Theatre
One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford
Admission: $61
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
MEUCCI LODGE MEMORIAL MASS
Sunday, November 6 ● 10:30 am
Celebrated in Italian for “All Souls Day” in memory of
deceased members of the Lodge.
Sponsored by the Antonio Meucci Lodge, Order Sons of Italy
in America.
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
92 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Contact: (914) 761-9073
www.antoniomeuccilodge.com
A PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR OF ROME, CAMPANIA AND SICILY
Wednesday, November 9 ● 11:15 am
Presentation by Dr. Arthur Brady. Through lecture and
slides, you will visit famous sites in Rome, see Naples, and
tour the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento and Capri, learn about the
early Greek culture of southern Italy and marvel at the
multicultural ruins of Sicily.
Sponsored by il Club Italiano of Westchester Community
College.
Classroom Building, Room 100
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: free
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
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THE TRIANGLE SHIRTWAIST FIRE OF NEW YORK CITY
Thursday, November 10 ● 7:30 pm
Film and lecture. Presentation by Marianne Di Palermo
McCauley about the tragic fire in a clothing factory in 1911
in which many Jewish and Italian working women lost their
lives.
Sponsored by il Club Italiano of Westchester Community
College.
Classroom Building, Room 100
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: free
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
BUS TRIP TO TORTELLI PARTY AND WINE TASTING AT
MAGNANINI WINERY
Sunday, November 13 ● 10:00 am
Includes wine tasting, dinner and entertainment plus roundtrip
bus transportation from WCC to the Magnanini Winery
in Walkill, NY. Bus departs at 10:00 am from Parking Lot 1.
Sponsored by Il Club Italiano at Westchester Community
College.
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: $72
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
“PINOCCHIO”
Sunday, November 13 ● 3:00 pm
Part of the Kids’ Time Series.
The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College
Anderson Hill Road, Purchase
Contact: (914) 251-6200
www.artscenter.org
“GIAMBATTISTA TIEPOLO: 18 TH CENTURY MASTER
PAINTER”
Wednesday, November 16 ● 11:30 am
Cultural film tracing the more than fifty years of the career of
Giambattista Tiepolo, who is universally recognized as the
prominent figure of 18 th century painting.
Sponsored by il Club Italiano of Westchester Community
College.
Classroom Building, Room 100
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: free
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
BUS TRIP TO LINCOLN CENTER: “LA BOHÈME”
Friday, November 18 ● 6:00 pm
Includes ticket to the opera in the balcony and round-trip bus
transportation from WCC. Bus departs at 6:00 pm from
Parking Lot 1.
Sponsored by Il Club Italiano at Westchester Community
College.
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: $85
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
ITALIAN HOUSE PARTY COMEDY AND MUSIC SHOW
Saturday, November 19 ● 8:00 pm
Featuring master of ceremonies John LaBarca from the
“Italian House Party” radio program, comedian Jack
Fontana and the Angie Rubino Orchestra. Plus the awardwinning
Port Chester High School Marching Band.
Port Chester Middle School
113 Bowman Avenue, Port Chester
Admission: $20
Contact: (914) 937-3550
www.italianhouseparty.com
ITALIAN SHOW FEATURING MORENO FRUZZETTI, THE
GOLDEN VOICE OF ITALY
Sunday, December 4 ● 3:00 pm
The internationally renowned singer will perform many of
the most beautiful songs of Italy, including several Christmas
songs.
Sponsored by il Club Italiano of Westchester Community
College.
Academic Arts Building Theater
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: $10, $8 (seniors, students and children)
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
WCC HOLIDAY DINNER – PRANZO DI NATALE
Sunday, December 4 ● 6:00 pm
Reservations required.
Sponsored by il Club Italiano of Westchester Community
College.
Ernesto’s Restaurant
130 West Post Road, White Plains
Admission: $37
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
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WCC BUS TRIP TO RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
Wednesday, December 7 ● 6:00 pm
Includes ticket to the Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular in
the mezzanine and round-trip bus transportation from WCC.
Bus departs at 6:00 pm from Parking Lot 1.
Sponsored by Il Club Italiano at Westchester Community
College.
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: $65
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani (914) 606-6790
carlo.sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
ITALIAN CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, December 13 ● 6:00 pm
An evening of holiday entertainment with an Italian flair.
Dinner and show. Dinner served at 6:15 pm, show begins at
8:00 pm.
Westchester Broadway Theatre
One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford
Admission: $75
Contact: (914) 592-2222
www.broadwaytheatre.com
On-line Calendar of Events: www.qc.edu/calandra/community
Celebrate October … Italian Heritage and Culture Month !
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RADIO PROGRAMS
SOUVENIR D’ITALIA
Saturday ● 10:00 am - Noon
Hosted by Giovanna - WRHU 88.7 FM
www.wrhu.org
CIAO ITALIA
Saturday ● Noon - 2:00 pm
Hosted by Nino and Rosa - WRHU 88.7 FM
www.wrhu.org
ITALIAN HOUSE PARTY
Sunday ● 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hosted by John LaBarca - WFAS 1230 AM -
www.wfasam.com
WPUT 1510 AM
WICC 600 AM - www.wicc600.com
WINE 940 AM
www.italianhouseparty.com
RADIO ITALIA
Sunday ● 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Hosted by Luigi Miele, Ph.D. - WVOX 1460 AM
www.wvox.com
ITALIA MIA
Sunday ● 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hosted by Luisa Potenza - WALK 1370 AM
www.1370walk.com
ITALIAN AMERICAN SERENADE
Sunday ● 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hosted by Floyd Vivino - WRTN 93.5 FM
italianserenade.tripod.com
AMERICAN ITALIAN MUSIC HALL
Sunday ● 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Hosted by Joe Farda – WRTN 93.5 FM
www.joefarda.com
www.joefarda.net
IL PROGRAMMA CIAO
Sunday ● 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hosted by Nat Carbo – WRTN 93.5 FM
ITALIAN HOUSE PARTY - AN ENCORE BROADCAST
Sunday ● 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hosted by John LaBarca - WICC 600 AM
www.wicc600.com
www.italianhouseparty.com
ITALIAN HOUSE PARTY – AN ENCORE BROADCAST
Sunday ● 7:00 pm - Midnight
Hosted by John LaBarca - WFAS 1230 AM
www.wfasam.com
www.italianhouseparty.com
ITALIAN HOUSE PARTY – AN ENCORE BROADCAST
Sunday ● 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Hosted by John LaBarca - WICC 600 AM
www.wicc600.com
www.italianhouseparty.com
RADIO MARIA NEW YORK
Monday, Wednesday and Friday ● 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
WVOX 1460 AM
www.wvox.com
English broadcast of The Italian Catholic Radio Station.
Contact: Joseph Fugolo (718) 417-0550
info@radiomaria.org, info.nyi@radiomaria.org
www.radiomariany.org
www.radiomaria.org
PROFUMI D’ITALIA
Thursday ● 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hosted by Rita - WHPC 90.3 FM
www.sunynassau.edu/dptpages/whpc/whpc.htm
PROFUMI D’ITALIA – AN ENCORE BROADCAST
Friday ● 3:00 am - 5:00 am
Hosted by Rita - WHPC 90.3 FM
www.sunynassau.edu/dptpages/whpc/whpc.htm
ICN RADIO - ITALIAN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
La radio degli italiani di New York - operates on a special
radio frequency and requires a special radio unit. Italian
radio programming twenty-four hours per day.
Contact: Sal Palmeri (718) 779-6777
info@icnradio.com
www.icnradio.com
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RADIO MARIA
A Catholic radio station that broadcasts programs from Italy -
operates on a special radio frequency and requires a special
radio unit. Italian radio programming twenty-four hours per
day.
Contact: Joseph Fugolo (718) 417-0550
info@radiomaria.org, info.nyi@radiomaria.org
www.radiomariany.org
www.radiomaria.org
TELEVISION PROGRAMS
ZOOM ! ITALIANI NEL MONDO
Sunday ● 12:30 pm
Thirty-minute television program by RAI featuring the Italian
experience in America and the Italian American experience.
In Italian with English subtitles. Broadcast in the New York
region on WNYE - channel 25.
Contact: (212) 468-2500
www.raicorp.net
RAI ITALIAN NEWS
Monday - Saturday ● 6:30 pm
News program from Italy in Italian. Broadcast in the New
York region on WNYE - channel 25.
Contact: (212) 468-2500
www.raicorp.net
RAI ITALIAN PROGRAMMING
Sunday ● 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Children's program in Italian at 8:00 am, movies in Italian,
soccer broadcasts in Italian, ZOOM at 12:30 pm, etc.
Broadcast in the New York region on WNYE - channel 25.
Contact: (212) 468-2500
www.raicorp.net
ITALIAN SERIE A
Sunday ● 9:00 am
Watch live action of the 2005/2006 soccer season from Italy.
Broadcast on FOX Soccer Channel.
www.foxsoccer.com
On-line Calendar of Events: www.qc.edu/calandra/community
Celebrate October … Italian Heritage and Culture Month !
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STATUES OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS – CRISTOFORO COLOMOBO
CRISTOFORO COLOMBO
North Broadway at Lake Street
White Plains
CRISTOFORO COLOMBO
Columbus Park
Ryan Avenue, Port Chester
CRISTOFORO COLOMBO
Halstead Avenue
Harrison
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
Hudson Park
Hudson Park Road, New Rochelle
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
Columbus Elementary School
275 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
Downing Park
Route 202 at Route 132, Yorktown Heights
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
Mount Kisco Public Library, City Hall
Mount Kisco
BOCCE: PUBLIC COURTS IN WESTCHESTER
CIRCOLO DA VINCI BOCCE COURT – DOWNING PARK
Route 202 at Route 132
Yorktown Heights
PASSIDOMO VETERANS PARK
Lake Street, Silver Lake
West Harrison
BOCCE TOURNAMENTS:
BOCCE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
In the month of May at Hartley Park
Gramatan Avenue at Oakley Avenue
Mount Vernon
Contact: (914) 665-2420
HARTLEY PARK
Gramatan Avenue at Oakley Avenue
Mount Vernon
MOUNT PLEASANT COMMUNITY CENTER
125 Lozza Drive at Columbus Avenue
Valhalla
FIVE ISLANDS PARK
DeFevre Lane at Boston Post Road
New Rochelle
ITALIAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION BOCCE TOURNAMENT
In the month of July at Kensico Dam Plaza
Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla
Contact: Mary Riguzzi (914) 761-5358
CIRCOLO DA VINCI BOCCE TOURNAMENT
In the month of July at Downing Park
Route 202 at Route 132
Yorktown Heights
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ITALIAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDREN
IACE – WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Sponsored by the Italian American Committee on
Education (IACE) and Il Club Italiano di Westchester
Community College.
Technology Building
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Contact: Professor Carlo Sclafani (914) 785-6790
Carlo.Sclafani@sunywcc.edu
www.sunywcc.edu
IACE - ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA SCHOOL
45 Gainsborg Avenue
West Harrison
Contact: Vincenza DiNapoli (914) 949-6986
www.iacelanguage.org
IACE – TUCKAHOE MIDDLE SCHOOL
65 Siwanoy Boulevard
Eastchester
Contact: Patrizia Calce (914) 882-6964
pcalce@aol.com
www.iacelanguage.org
LA PIAZZA DI CAROLINA, CON L’ANGOLO DEI BAMBINI
116 Alta Vista Drive
Yonkers
Contact: Carolyn Gengo DiDomenico (914) 793-8753
cgengo@optonline.net
AURORA - HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL
70 Petersville Road
New Rochelle
Contact: Tony De Nonno (718) 745-3937
auroradirector1@aol.com
ITALIAN FOR TODDLERS
The Manor Club
1023 Esplanade
Pelham Manor
Contact: Patrizia Saraceni Corman (212) 501-8524
psaraceni@aol.com
www.italianfortoddlers.com
On-line Calendar of Events: www.qc.edu/calandra/community
Celebrate October … Italian Heritage and Culture Month !
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PARTICIPATING PUBLIC LIBRARIES
FROM “ITALIAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE MONTH, 2004”
CHAPPAQUA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult Room
DOBBS FERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult Room
GREENBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult Room and Children’s Room
HARRISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult Room and Children’s Room
HARRISON PUBLIC LIBRARY – WEST HARRISON
BRANCH
Adult Room and Children’s Room
JOHN C. HART MEMORIAL LIBRARY – SHRUB
OAK
Adult Room
LARCHMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult Room
NEW ROCHELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult Room and Children’s Room
OSSINING PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult Room
PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult Room and Children’s Room
PORT CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult Room
RYE FREE READING ROOM
Children’s Room
SOMERS LIBRARY
Adult Room and Children’s Room
TUCKAHOE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult Room and Children’s Room
THE WARNER LIBRARY – TARRYTOWN
Adult Room
WHITE PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Adult Room and Children’s Room
YONKERS PUBLIC LIBRARY – CRESTWOOD
BRANCH
Adult Room and Children’s Room
YONKERS PUBLIC LIBRARY – RIVERFRONT
BRANCH
Adult Room and Children’s Room
YONKERS PUBLIC LIBRARY – GRINTON I. WILL
BRANCH
Adult Room and Children’s Room
On-line Calendar of Events: www.qc.edu/calandra/community
Celebrate October … Italian Heritage and Culture Month !
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PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS AND ITALIAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS
FROM “ITALIAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE MONTH, 2004”
ALBERT LEONARD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Roland Fiorelli
ANNE M. DORNER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Deneen Burke
ANNE M. DORNER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Antonella Franck
ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC H.S.
Sarah Daoud
ARDSLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Anna Maria Forte
BLESSED SACRAMENT – ST.
GABRIEL HIGH SCHOOL
Danielle Chiodi
BLUE MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Kristin Martinelli
COMMERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Diana Ferrari-Alish
DOBBS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Maria Piparo
DOBBS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL
Maria Addona
EASTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lucrezia Lindia
EASTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lina Astarita
EASTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Josephine Logan
EASTCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Francesco Lindia
EASTCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Leslie Lowery
GORTON HIGH SCHOOL
Carmela Cevetillo
H. C. CRITTENDON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Robert DiMartino
HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL
Rita Delli Carpini
HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL
Maria Conte
HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL
Maria Battipaglia
HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL
Philip J. Wax
HENDRICK HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL
Silvana Cappabianca
HENDRICK HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL
Karen Wiener
IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL
John Pettinella
IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Brother Cavet
I.A.C.E., TUCKAHOE CENTER
Patricia Calce
I.A.C.E., VALHALLA CENTER
Lina Russo
I.A.C.E., VALHALLA CENTER
Vito Tassone
I.A.C.E., VALHALLA CENTER
Eva Grande
LAKELAND COPPER BEECH M.S.
Fran Cerabona
LAKELAND COPPER BEECH M.S.
Pasquale Petriccone
LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL
Cynthia Ferraro
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
Giovanna DeAngelis
LOUIS M. KLEIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
John Gaglione
LOUIS M. KLEIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Paul Costa
MAMARONECK HIGH SCHOOL
John Marcheschi
MARK TWAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Donna Lioi
MERCY COLLEGE – DOBBS FERRY
Maria Enrico
MERCY COLLEGE – DOBBS FERRY
Rosella Martone
MILDRED E. STRANG M.S.
Corin Felber-Salemmo
MILDRED E. STRANG M.S.
Daniela Leonard
MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
Lucia Ventrone
MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
Josephine Stinziani
MUSEUM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Diana Ferrari-Alish
NEW ROCHELLE HIGH SCHOOL
Maria Notaro
OSSINING HIGH SCHOOL
Antoinette Kish
PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Angela Calvelli
PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Elizabeth Caparotta
PELHAM MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Annette Kiamie
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PELHAM MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Christina Prignano
PORT CHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Maria Figura
PORT CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
Annamarie Di Berardino
PURCHASE COLLEGE
Patrizia Farina
PURCHASE COLLEGE
Patrizia LaPunzina
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
Lucille Di Maggio
ROSEMARIE ANN SIRAGUSA E.S.
Elena Mignardi
RYE NECK MIDDLE SCHOOL
David Bianco
RYE NECK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Rosa Acocella
RYE NECK HIGH SCHOOL
Rita Maria Carolini
RYE NECK HIGH SCHOOL
Mara Cohen
SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA E.S.
Vincenza DiNapoli
SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA M.S.
Vincenza DiNapoli
SAUNDERS TRADES & TECH. H.S.
Rosanna Petruolo
SOMERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Francesca Vespe
SOMERS HIGH SCHOOL
Luisella Mazzoni
SOUNDVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Josephine Circosta
THORNTON-DONOVAN M.S.
Pilar Cintron
THORNTON-DONOVAN H.S.
Almira Bubesi
TUCKAHOE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Antonietta DeAngelis
TUCKAHOE HIGH SCHOOL
Antonietta DeAngelis
THE URSULINE SCHOOL
Patrizia Saraceni
VALHALLA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Roxanne Franquelli
VALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL
Silvio Ferraro
WALTER PANAS HIGH SCHOOL
Julia Dengler
WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
Carlo Sclafani
W.C.C.
Frank Maddalena
W.C.C.
Rocco Pallone
WESTLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Eva Martino
WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Marco Aliberti
WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Adriana Aloia
WHITE PLAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Nancy Magistro Kazakos
WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL
Joseph Spedaliere
WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL
Gandolfo Scarpa
WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL
Adina Senatore
WOODLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Maria Vannucci
WOODLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
Maria Vannucci
YONKERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Francesco Mazzuca
YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL
Maria Di Bello
YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL
Diane Maffei
YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL
Francesco Mazzuca
YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Dominic Passarelli
YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Aldo Belardo
YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Tania Abbrugiati
YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Peter Carucci
YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Patrizia La Punzina
On-line Calendar of Events: www.qc.edu/calandra/community
Celebrate October … Italian Heritage and Culture Month !
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