Veterans’ Day is Monday, November 11. Join us to hear Casa Italia Genealogy Manager Jennifer Holik talk about Stories of the Lost, which is a continuation of Finishing the Story. Learn how you can tell the stories of your soldiers who returned home or died in service. After the lecture enjoy light refreshments as you mix, mingle, share stories, and explore the museum.
Fee: $10 per person. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. You will go home with handouts filled with resources to help trace your family’s genealogy and locate military records.
Please note: We are seeking copies of stories, records, photos, and other items documenting Italian American soldiers and their families in all wars. Please consider bringing copies of these items to the meeting to be added to the Casa Italia Genealogy Collection in conjunction with the records for the Veterans Museum.
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Vocal Scholarship Dinner
Details to follow
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Art, Wine & Design
Discover an evening of Modern Italian excellence in Art, Wine & Design. Meet prominent artists and explore the elegance, the hors d’oeuvres and the aromatic vineyards of Italian Life.
Cost – $ 30.00 Per Person
Commerce and Industry Wall of Fame Luncheon
Casa Italia Business and Commerce Hall of Fame
The Sixth Installation of outstanding Italian-Americans who have reached the top echelon of Business and Commerce will be unveiled by having portraits hung on the Wall of Honor at Casa Italia in Stone Park. The Committee honors distinguished leaders in Commerce and Industry of Italian American Heritage. The event show cases successful men and women of extraordinary talent and achievement.
This year’s honorees are Donald J. “Buddy” Romano of Romano Brothers Beverage Company and Jasper B. Sanfilipo of John B. Sanfilipo Company. Click Here to View the recipients Bio’s.
The event will be held on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. for the unveiling followed by lunch in Casa Italia’s Chandelier Room.
The cost of lunch is $60.00. Reservations are preferred as seating is limited.
Call 708-345-5933 for details.
Italian Regional Cooking Class – Italian Regional Christmas Cooking
Join Italian Instructor Giovanna Dimetros and her team for an exciting cultural and culinary adventure through various regions in Italy.
Cost – $65.00
Hands on Cooking Classes Include:
— Cooking instruction and recipes ( Appetizer, pasta and/or main course and dessert. We will enjoy our meal together after we prepare our dishes.
— Cultural and interesting facts on each region
— Mini-Italian lessons as they relate to food/wine. Fun, music and friendship!
BYOB – You are welcome to bring along your favorite wine or beverage of choice
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Trim a tree at Casa Italia – Starting 11/26/2013 – 11/30/2013
“Trim a Tree at Casa Italia” – Join us at the Casa Italia’s Christmas Village – “Trim a Tree”. Sponsoring a tree is a great way to support the Casa Italia as we present a day of family fun and activities on December 1, 2013. Assemble your group, make ornaments and head to the Casa starting November 26th to decorate your tree. Your tree will include lights, all you have to do is decorate it with your ornaments. A sign with your Family Name or Organization will be posted in front of your tree.
Please visit our website for details in purchasing a Tree.
Christmas Village at Casa Italia
Details to follow
Visit the Italian American Veterans Museum & Libary
The Italian American Veterans Museum & Library will be open, Free of Charge, from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Every Saturday in January
Coffee and cookies will be served in the third floor lobby, Big Band music will fill the air, and nearly two-dozen exhibits will be on display in all their glory.
Museum co-founder and Fra Noi editor Paul Basile will be on hand each Saturday in January will be offering guided tours at 10:30a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and screening our award winning documentary at noon.
If you’re looking for a great way to spend a Saturday – or just want to meet the editor of Fra Noi – the Italian American Veterans Museum & Library is the place to be this January.
For more information, call 708 338-0690 or visit Italianamericanveteransmuseum.com
Winter 2014 Adult Italian Language – Advanced I – ICC
Winter 2014 Adult Italian Language – Advanced I offered at the Italian Cultural Center at Casa Italia, 1621 N. 39th Avenue, Stone Park, IL 60165
The adult Italian language program runs for 16 weeks for 2 hours a week.
Please visit www. casaitaliachicago.org for further details
Winter 2014 Adult Italian Language Classes – Beg I, Inter I, Adv II – ICC
Winter 2014 Adult Italian Language – Beginning I, Intermediate II and Advanced II are offered at the Italian Cultural Center at Casa Italia, 1621 N. 39th Avenue, Stone Park, IL 60165
The adult Italian language program runs for 16 weeks for 2 hours a week.
Please visit www. casaitaliachicago.org for further details