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Italian Heritage and Culture Month, October 2008
32nd Anniversary of Italian Heritage and Culture Month Celebration
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Sunday, April 13, 2008
A Commemorative Luncheon
200th Anniversary of the Birth of Antonio Meucci Presented by The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New York, Inc.
and
The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
Sunday, April 13, 2008. 12:30 PM
The Great Hall, Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY
Distinguished Guests of Honor
The Honorable and Mrs. Francesco Maria Talò Consul General of Italy in New York and The Honorable Vito J. Fossella, United States House of Representatives
A tour of the Tuscan Garden and Villa
at Snug Harbor Cultural Center will follow the luncheon
Luncheon follows a 10:30 A.M. Ceremony and Wreath Laying at the famed Garibaldi-Meucci Museum 420 Tompkins and Chestnut Streets, Staten Island, NY
R.S.V.P. by April 1, 2008 Business Attire Individual tickets at $ 60.00 per ticket Please make check payable to IHCC-NY, INC.
Mail check to: The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Attn: Joan Migliori
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law.
A Bus shuttle will be available between the Staten Island Ferry, Garibaldi Meucci-Museum, and Snug Harbor Cultural Center. For information please call 212.642.2100.
HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST on Antonio Meucci
To encourage high school students in their study of the Italian culture, the Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of NY, Inc. and the Italian Teachers' Association are sponsoring an essay contest.
The Grand Prize winner will be awarded a gift certificate in the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100) and will be recognized at a special function. All Entrants will receive a certificate of participation.
Essay Topic: This Spring's Italian Heritage and Culture Month celebration is dedicated to Antonio Meucci. In an essay of approximately 500 words explain how Meucci and his telephone invention changed our lives.
Eligibility and Procedures
The winner(s) will be notified by May 13, 2008.
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2007
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 6pm-8pm, Council Chambers, City Hall
Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer and the Italian
Heritage and Culture Committee of New York, Inc., invite you
to a special tribute to the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of
Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Distinguished Honorees:
John Dabbene
President/CEO of Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
Anthony Di Perno
Educator, author of "Adventures of Garibaldi"
Gary Spampanato
Chief of Protocol, Intrepid Museum
Lella Vignelli
Architect, Designer, Vignelli Asssociates
Massimo Vignelli
Architect, Designer, Vignelli Associates
Musical Selections
Light Refreshments
RSVP 212-669-4462 or rsvp@manhattanbp.org
Committee Events this Year
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Passport to Italian Culture in New York:
Famous Italian Sites Treasure Hunt Race
An adventure through 7 Garibald related sites in Manhattan participants
recieved a "visa" sticker for their"passport",
and tried to arrive first
at the last site to win a prize.
Race started at the Italian Cultural Institute and ended in Washigton Square Park
For further inforamtion contact:
Nancy Indelicato at naindel@hotmail.com
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Giuseppe Garibaldi 200th Birthday Gala
Hosted by The Italian Heritage and Culture Month Committee
Gala Chairperson- Cav. Josephine A. Maietta
Cocktail, Dinner & Dance
Ent. by Gruppo Patrizio Sala from Marsala/Sicily
info@italyculturemonth.org
200th Anniversary of Garibaldi’s birth July 21, 2007
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, Staten Island
A special stamp cancellation ceremony conducted by the United States
Postal Service. The Giuseppe Garibaldi postage stamp was designed by
Philatelist Ted Jacobson and produced by the Italian Heritage and
Culture Month Committee in conjunction with the Masonic Stamp Club of
New York . The stamp was available for purchase at the morning’s
cancellation event.
Afternoon lecture, was presented by Dr. Frank Alduino, Professor of History
at Anne Arundel Community College , Maryland.
Followed was a reception and showing of Hero of Two Worlds:
Monuments to Garibaldi Across the World, a special exhibition created
with photographs of the many impressive Garibaldi statues located around the world.
Anniversary Concert
In Celebration of the Bicentennial of the Birth Of Giuseppe Garibaldi
On the Eve of his Birthday
Wednesday, July 3, 2007
At the Famed Garibaldi Statue Washington Square Park, New York City.
The Richmond County Orchestra Performing and conducted by Maestro Alan Aurelia
Followed by
The Candle Ceremony at Darkness In Honor of Giuseppe Garibaldi’s Birth
Calendar Highlights
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute Calendar
Comprehensive of Italian & Italian American Events in New York
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