On the occasion of the
With the collaboration of the
Consulate General of Italy in Chicago
and of
Cav. Uff. Mico Delianova Licastro
US Representative, Coni, Italian National Olympic Committee
Mr. Peter Volpe
Chairman, Board of Directors, Casa Italia Chicago
cordially invites you to form a team of four players and compete in the
TORNEO DI BOCCE
FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
WITH ITALIAN BBQ
Monday, June 4, 6pm
Casa Italia Cultural Centerof
1621 N 39th Ave, Stone Park, IL 60165
First, Second and Third place team members
will receive respectively gold, silver and bronze special medals
RSVP by Thursday, May __with name of team and its members: info@casaitaliachicago.org
For additional information phase call Nancy Cometa at Casa Italia: 1-708-345-5933
Archives
Serara IA Literati – Joseph Tusiani’s “Gente Mia”
Serata IA Literati
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Publication by Fr. August Feccia and the Italian Cultural Center of Casa Italia.
Joseph Tusiani’s – Classic Book of Italian American Poetry “Gente Mia”
Wednesday , June 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Florentine Room in the Italian Cultural Center at Casa Italia – 1621 39th Avenue, Stone Park, IL 60165
(708) 345-5933
“Two languages, two lands ….perhaps two souls.”
We will feature poetry readings, comments and presentations by Fr. August Feccia, who actually printed “Gente Mia” on hand operated printing press in the basement of the ICC. Other presenters:
Rafaelle Di Zenzo, teacher and scholar of Italian/American Literature and Dominic Candeloro, friend and admirer of the Tusiani, one of the very best poets of the Italian American Experience.
Audience participation requested — Bring and read your favorite Tusiani poem.
- Skype with the Poet
- Film Clips of bio doc
- Live and video readings of selected poems
- Prosecco
Chicagoland Italian American Professionals – Presents 1st Annual Cannoli Event
Chicagoland Italian American Professionals Presents (CIAP) – The First Annual Cannoli Event
The Chicagoland Italian American Professionals will host its First Annual Cannoli Fest from 2 to 5 p.m. on June 10th in the Mentesana Weber Room (Chandelier Room) at Casa Italia in Stone Park. Home chefs are invited to present their versions of the famous Italian dessert for attendees to sample and judge.
Prizes will be awarded for the BEST CANNOLI
To be a contestant, call CIAP Executive Director Salvatore Sciacca at (312) 617-5031.
Tickets to attend are $15 for members and $30 for non-members and include sampling of the Cannoli, wine, pasta and salad.
For tickets to the event, visit our website at www.chicagolandanditalians.com or pay cash at the door
Casa Italia Bocce League
CASA ITALIA BOCCE LEAGUE
- ►The league will begin on Monday, June 18th 7p.m. and run for 8 weeks, “followed by 2 weeks of playoff matches.” We will be manning the ills at 6pm and starting our matches at 7pm.
- ►Here are the dates for our season: June 4th (practice and special event); June 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6; Playoffs: August 13, 20
- Giuseppe Finocchiaro – Consulate General of Italy in Chicago and his guests will be joining us on June 4.
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- ►The games will be held on Casa Italia’s outdoor Bocce Courts, 3800 W. Division Street, Stone Park, IL 60165.
- ►Entry fee per team is $200 for the season (net proceeds will go to Casa Italia.)
- ►Each match would be a race to 2 wins, with each game being 12 points to win (by a margin of 2 points.) All matches will finish at 9pm, regardless if they are finished or not, whoever is leading the final game at that time wins the match.
- ►No rosters are needed, just bring 4 people to play that day.
- ►This is a men and ladies league.
- ►Organizations are encouraged to participate.
- ►We can accept up to 16 teams, so first come – first served.
- ►Call Casa Italia at 708-345-5933 Ext. 2 to reserve your spot or for any questions
1st Annual Braciole Event
The 1st Annual Braciole Event held on March 24th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Chicagoland Italian American Professionals present the 1st Annual Bracciole event held at Casa Italia in Stone Park on March 24th from 2pm to 5pm. Home cooks are going to present their version of the famous Italian Bracciole for attendees to sample and judge. Prizes awarded to the best bracciole and to the attendees.
Home cooks to in participating should call Salvatore, the executive director, at 312 617-5031. Admission is $15 for members, $30 for non-members, and it includes sampling of the bracciole, wine, pasta and salad.
Casa Italia – 48th Annual Gala – Celebration of Italian-American Organizations
Casa Italia – 48th Annual Gala – Celebration of Italian-American Organization!
Help us shine a spotlight on their many accomplishments and thank them for who they are and what they do.
Contact Casa Italia at 708 345-5933 ext 2 or visit us at www..casaitaliachicago.org
IA Literati – 14th Annual
Locatation: Italian Cultural Center – Casa Italia – Florentine Room
1621 N. 39th Avenue – Stone Park, IL 60165
RSVP by calling 708 345-5933 ext 2 or visiting www. casaitaliachicago.org
To register, for a list of authors attending or for more details please visit our website at casaitaliachicago.org or call 708-345-5933, ext 2
Contact Dominic.Candeloro@gmail.com or aaweiss@att.net if you are an author interested in presenting.
Seminar Format – Works in Progress-Book Sales, Signings, Raffles, Give Aways!
WE SUPPORT ITALIAN AMERICAN WRITERS – you should too!
Bring your checkbook – 100s of titles from our presenters and from the library.