Upcoming Events
Next WisItalia Meetings
WisItalia meetings are open to all Italian language teachers, as well as other WisItalia members, or interested persons.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
The next general WisItalia meeting will be held at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County
300 South Adams Street, Green Bay, WI 54301, on Saturday, May 1, 2010, from 10:00-12:00 noon. Please RSVP to wisitalia.info@gmail.com so we can get a head count of how many will be attending.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
The following WisItalia meeting will be held at the Italian-American Society of Kenosha Club House, 2217 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI 53140 (in conjunction with the 2010 Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet), on Saturday, May 22, 2010, from 3:30-5:00 pm. Teacher of the Year Banquet begins at 5:00 pm.
Chicago Area Italian-Related Events/Activities
Italian Culture Institute of Chicago - Events. Topics include lectures, design, economy, music, opera, science, cinema, art, etc. View the Italian Culture Institute of Chicago website (exit WisItalia) often for upcoming events each month.
Casa Italia: Italian Cultural Center (exit WisItalia) - Cultural Events. Topics include lectures, book presentations, movie nights, field trips, storytelling, palm weaving workshops, Italian immersion weekend in April, opera nights, dinners, luncheon and museum tours, reminiscing about Italian weddings, summer camps, resale treasure sales, Italian fall festival, and the Casa Italia vocal scholarship auditions and performance.
Italian American Chamber of Commerce - Midwest (IACC) - A business association founded in 1907 to provide services to the Italian business community and to American businesses oriented to the Italian market or products. View their website (exit WisItalia) for events.
Here are a few upcoming events:
Monday - Sunday, March 8-14, 2010
Taste of Lombardy. Join the IACC on an edible tour of Italy's Lombardy Region! Taste authentic Lombard products at participating Chicagoland grocery stores, malls
and restaurants. Discover these products and bring home a Taste of Lombardy with a Trip to Italy without the Jet Lag!
For more information, call 312 553-9137, or visit their website promotional materials (exit WisItalia) and flyer (pdf).
Friday - Sunday, September 17-19, 2010
Chicago Italian Expo 2010. Italian Expo is a unique and exclusive platform for exhibitors and sponsors from Italy and the U.S. to promote their companies, create international business relationships, and sell their products to their target audience over a three-day weekend.
Participating in Italian Expo will ensure your brand visibility and success with a target audience that appreciates and recognizes true Italian Style. Italian products signify top-notch, hand-crafted items that people are willing to spend more to purchase to receive lasting quality in return. Linking your name and business with Italian Expo will result in an image of value and significance. View the reservation form (exit WisItalia) for more details.
Wisconsin Italian-Related Events/Activities
Saturdays through the end of April, 2010
Milwaukee County Winter Farmers Market. Bolzano Artisan Meats is one of the vendors at the Milwaukee County Winter Farmers Market at State Fair Park, every Saturday 8:00am-Noon, until the end of April. Their webstore is always open at www.bolzanomeats.com (exit WisItalia). For more information, contact: Bolzano Artisan Meats LLC, 3950 N. Holton St., Milwaukee, WI 53212, 414 426-6380, info@bolzanomeats.com.
Wednesdays, January 27 - May 5, 2010
La cineteca italiana. Free Italian films shown weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm, UW-Madison campus, 494 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive. Free popcorn at every screening! View the La cineteca italiana Spring 2010 schedule (pdf flyer) for a listing of all the films. Individual films are listed below on the date each film will be shown.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
"Pompeii - Lost and Found?" Year of Humanities Showcase Lecture by Dr. Mary Beard, Professor of Classics, University of Cambridge, UK at 7:00 pm, Chazen Museum of Art, Room L140, 800 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706-1479. In a talk based on her recent book, historian Mary Beard explores what kind of town Pompeii was and what it can tell us about “ordinary” life there. View the UW-Madison website (exit WisItalia) for more information.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Italian Reds - A Mini-course. University of Wisconsin - Parkside in Kenosha. A large number of red wines come from all over Italy. Karl Frederick will lead you through each region of Italy by tasting their wines and the food that complement them. One night course runs from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Fee for mini-course is $35. Limit is 18 people, 21 years of age or older. Registration and more information are available
on the web at http://www.uwp.edu (exit WisItalia). Keyword: Tickets or by phone at 262 595-2202.
Saturdays, March 13 - May 29, 2010
Charcuterie School at Bolzano Artisan Meats. What is Charcuterie School? It's a tour of Bolzano Artisan Meats facility in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee, complete with generous tasting flights of all of our products. Learn about dry-curing and why it's great for heirloom breeds and small farms. Special Charcuterie School-only deals too. Maps! Charts! Food! Fun! Starts at 6:00 pm and goes to about 7:30 pm. View the promotional material (htm) for more details.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Pasta: It’s Not as Hard as You Think - A Mini-course.
University of Wisconsin - Parkside in Kenosha. This fun and interactive class will present pasta rolled out to make fettuccine and ravioli as well as gnocchi. For this course,
using your hands is just as important as using your pasta machine. The one night course, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm is taught by Chef Rene Saulnier. Fee is $50 with a limit of 12 participants. Registration and more information are available
on the web at http://www.uwp.edu (exit WisItalia). Keyword: Tickets or by phone at 262 595-2202.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
PIZZA EVENT: Pizza Brutta. The UW-Madison Italian Club invites you to join them for pizza at 7:00 pm at Pizza Brutta www.pizzabrutta.com (exit WisItalia), 1805 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711-2024.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
La cineteca italiana - Caterina va in città (2003), directed by Paolo Virzì. Free Italian film from 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm, UW-Madison campus, 494 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive. Free popcorn!
View the summary description of the film for more information (pdf flyer).
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Roma Lodge in Racine. Located at 7130 Spring Street, Racine, WI 53406. Open to the public. The Pub is open from 6:00 pm – 12:00 am. One pint of free green beer per ticket purchased. Sit-down dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $10.95, plus tax/person. View the Roma Lodge Flyer (pdf) for more information.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
IWC 2010 Italian Wine and Cheese Tasting. If you like wine and cheese, you'll want to attend this event from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Italian Workmen's Club (IWC), 914 Regent Street, Madison, WI 53715. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be served. Price is $10/person.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Taste of Roma. Presented by the Racine Italian Welfare Association. Racine Roma Lodge Members and the General Public are invited to partake in this event at the Roma Lodge - Vittoria Hall, 7130 Spring Street, Racine, WI 53406. Tickets are $5.00 each, which is redeemable for $5.00 worth of food tickets upon arrival. Additional food tickets can be purchased at $ .50 each. Cash Bar - 5:00 pm. Food Tasting - 6:00 pm. View the Roma Lodge Flyer (pdf) for more information.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Third Annual Greenbush Day in Madison. Come celebrate this festive occasion of the past, present and future of Madison's historic Greenbush neighborhood. This year’s theme will focus on the children of this community. An exciting entertainment program includes talented young performers from the neighborhood as well as engaging traditional and contemporary storytellers sharing what it was like to grow up in Greenbush area. The activities run from 3:30 - 6:00 pm, at the UW Welcome Center, 21 North Park Street, Madison, WI. View the program flyer (pdf) for more details. This event is free and open to the public. Questions, contact Raul DeLuna at 608 251-2885 or visit www.madison.com/communities/greenbushday (exit WisItalia).
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Acclaimed Author Elizabeth Bettina to Speak about the Rescue of Italian Jews during the Holocaust. At 7:00 p.m. at the Italian Community Center, 631 East Chicago Street, Milwaukee, WI, the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center, the National Italian American Foundation and the Italian Community Center will host author Elizabeth Bettina and Holocaust survivor Ursula Korn-Selig who will speak about Italy and the Jews during World War II. Bettina, a New York-based marketing executive, spent her childhood summers visiting her family in the Italian village of Campagna. Her book, It Happened in Italy, tells the amazing story of how her discovery of a single faded photo taken in 1940 led her on a quest that uncovered the little-known story of how thousands of Jews were saved throughout the Italian countryside during World War II. The public is invited. No charge to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted. Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author. Ms. Bettina will also present a small segment of the documentary "Italy and the Holocaust: the Hidden Story." View the press release (pdf flyer) for more information. View a short video clip introduction to the book (exit WisItalia) of some of the survivors in Italy. For more information about the book or where to obtain copies, view the Google Search page (exit WisItalia).
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
La cineteca italiana - 8 1/2 (1963), directed by Federico Fellini. Free Italian film from 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm, UW-Madison campus, 494 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive. Free popcorn!
View the summary description of the film for more information (pdf flyer).
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Contemporary Italian Cinema - A Mini-course. University of Wisconsin - Parkside in Kenosha. This six session course, beginning March 24, 2010 and scheduled from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, will explore Italian culture and contemporary life through film by viewing and discussing such film masterpieces as La Vita e Bella, Cinema Paradiso, and Pane e Tulipani. Materials will be furnished by the instructor, Ralph Annina. Course fee is $25, with a limit of 25 participants. Registration and more information are available
on the web at http://www.uwp.edu (exit WisItalia). Keyword: Tickets or by phone at 262 595-2202.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Acclaimed Author Elizabeth Bettina to Speak about the Rescue of Italian Jews during the Holocaust. At 7:00 p.m. at the Italian Workmen's Club, 914 Regent Street, Madison, WI, author Elizabeth Bettina and Holocaust survivor Ursula Korn-Selig will speak about Italy and the Jews during World War II. Bettina, a New York-based marketing executive, spent her childhood summers visiting her family in the Italian village of Campagna. Her book, It Happened in Italy, tells the amazing story of how her discovery of a single faded photo taken in 1940 led her on a quest that uncovered the little-known story of how thousands of Jews were saved throughout the Italian countryside during World War II. The public is invited. No charge to attend. Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author. Ms. Bettina will also present a small segment of the documentary "Italy and the Holocaust: the Hidden Story." View a short video clip introduction to the book (exit WisItalia) of some of the survivors in Italy. For more information about the book or where to obtain copies, view the Google Search page (exit WisItalia).
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Palm Weaving Workshop. The Italian-American Club - Ladies Auxillary, 2217 52nd Street,
Kenosha, Wisconsin, will host a 2-hour workshop, starting at 3:00 pm, presented by Gene Fedeli and Micheli Scalisi, who have been teaching this Italian tradition in the Chicago area for about 8 years. Participants will have hands-on experience and learn the weaving of crosses, leaves, ribbons, bells also known as artichokes, and a chance to see many more woven palm styles. Class size is limited to 10 persons. View the Flyer (pdf) to reserve your place and for more information if you have questions.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Venetian Wine Tasting and Dinner. Come join the Venetian wine tasting from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Porta Bella Restaurant, 425 North Francis Street, Madison. They will be featuring five wines from the Veneto region in the northeast corner of Italy. Their dinner will include Tortellini skewers, strawberry pecan green salad, stuffed calamari and almond biscotti torte. The cost will be $35.00 per person. Please RSVP by March 21st by calling the Porta Bella Restaurant at 608 256-3186. View the promotional flyer (pdf) for details.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Presentation by Tony Zignego, author of Milwaukee's Italian Heritage: Mediterranean Roots in Midwestern Soil. He will discuss his book at 7:00 pm at the general membership meeting of the Italian Community Center (ICC) 631 East Chicago Street, Milwaukee, WI. Author bio: Anthony Zignego is a Milwaukee-born historian who has earned a BA and an MA in history from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He specializes in nineteenth- and twentieth-century United States immigration and urban history, and this is his first book. Zignego has taught college courses on United States and European history. He speaks Spanish, Italian, and English. He is currently employed by Zignego Co., Inc., in Waukesha, Wisconsin. For more information, view the Italian Book Corner page. If you would like to arrange a speaking engagement with the author, contact him at azignego@uwm.edu or visit his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=257416213353 (exit WisItalia). The book can be purchased online at Amazon.com (exit WisItalia).
Friday, March 26 - Sunday, June 6, 2010
Raphael: The Woman with the Veil (pdf) at the Milwaukee
Milwaukee Art Museum. Located at 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202. This artwork is on loan from the Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy. "Woman with the Veil" (La Donna Velata) is considered an invaluable treasure among the paintings in the collection. The portrait, which Raphael painted in about 1516, had a profound influence on artists
both of his day and since; not only is it beautifully painted, but a myth of intrigue envelops the work—it is rumored that the sitter was the artist's mistress. At one point, the portrait was considered the most famous painting in the world. Museum hours are Tuesday - Sunday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday until 8:00 pm. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (65+), students with ID, and active military. Free to Museum Members and children 12 & under. Free on Wednesdays to Milwaukee County residents with proof of residency.
All adult tour groups or school groups should call 414 224-3842. All others, telephone 414 224-3200 or visit the web site at www.mam.org/exhibitions/details/raphael.php (exit WisItalia). View the promotional notice (pdf).
NOTE: Contact Vicki Scharfberg, Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications, Milwaukee Art Museum at
414 224-3243 to obtain a discount coupon that you can share with your students. Or contact her if you want to put together a group to visit together.
Special Note: Carmela Masecchia Schoepf,
Milwaukee Italian Consular Correspondent (from the Consul General's Italy Office) will be "presenting the painting" in the Italian language at the Museum on Saturdays, April 17 and May 1 at 2:30 pm.
Special Event: Friday May 26, Daniel T. Keegan, Director of the Milwaukee Art Museum,
will be hosting a reception and dinner in honor of the exhibition. The reception starts at 5:30 pm, remarks are at 6:30 pm and dinner at 7:30 pm. View the invitation flyer (pdf) for more informaiton.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
The 4th annual Spring Dinner Dance sponsored by the Santa Rosalia Società of Milwaukee will be held at the Italian Community Center (ICC), 631 E. Chicago Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Saturday, March 27, 2010, starting at 5:30 pm for cocktails, with dinner at 6:30 pm. Come hear a live band and participate in the raffles. This is an annual fundraiser for family, friends and the public, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House. View their club website (exit WisItalia).
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
La cineteca italiana - La meglio gioventù - Part 1 of 2 (2002), directed by Marco Tullio Giordana. Free Italian film from 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm, UW-Madison campus, 494 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive. Free popcorn!
View the summary description of the film for more information (pdf flyer).
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Giochiamo a carte mangiando il gelato! Italian Cards Final Tournament (WITH PRIZES!) and ICE CREAM event at PACIUGO! - April 13, at 7:00 pm. The winner gets a FREE TICKET TO THE OPERA on April 23!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
La cineteca italiana - La meglio gioventù - Part 2 of 2 (2002), directed by Marco Tullio Giordana. Free Italian film from 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm, UW-Madison campus, 494 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive. Free popcorn!
View the summary description of the film for more information (pdf flyer).
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Mostaccioli Lunch at the Italian American Club of Kenosha. Come enjoy a delicious pasta lunch where all proceeds go towards Kenosha Tremper, Bradford and St. Joseph High Schools' Italian language classes. Event will be held on Sunday, April 18 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at 2217 52nd Street, Kenosha WI. Tickets are $8.00/person. This event is open to the public. View the informational flyer (pdf) for more information.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
A Taste of Italy at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee. Anyone who loves Italian food will want to be at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sunday, April 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the 15th annual “A Taste of Italy.” This event offers attendees an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of Italian entrée items, appetizers, desserts and beverages. Open to the public. Both admission and parking are free.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
La cineteca italiana - Non ci resta che piangere (1985), directed by Benigni / Troisi. Free Italian film from 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm, UW-Madison campus, 494 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive. Free popcorn!
View the summary description of the film for more information (pdf flyer).
Friday, April 23, 2010
UW-Madison's Italian Club goes to the Opera: Gaetano Donizetti's "Maria Stuarda" at 3:00 pm. More details to come.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Pursuing Our Italian Names Together. The next meeting of Pursuing Our Italian Names Together, Chapter 22, will be on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, starting at 10:30 a.m. and concluding at noon. They welcome anyone with an interest in Italian Family History. If you cannot attend that meeting, please mark your calendar for the next meeting on Saturday, September 18. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact George Koleas GeorgeJK676@wi.rr.com.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
La cineteca italiana - Lamerica (1994), directed by Gianni Amelio. Free Italian film from 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm, UW-Madison campus, 494 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive. Free popcorn!
View the summary description of the film for more information (pdf flyer).
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Brownbag Lecture Series: “Capri.” The UW-Madison Italian Club invites you to a presentation by Professor Stefania Buccini at 12:05 pm, room TBD, UW-Madison campus.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
UW-Madison's Italian Club & Piazza Italia & Tavola italiana: ALL-ITALIAN EVENT: Potluck / talent show / open mic at 6:00 pm. Building and room TBD.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
La cineteca italiana - Divorzio all'italiana (1961), directed by Pietro Germi. Free Italian film from 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm, UW-Madison campus, 494 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive. Free popcorn!
View the summary description of the film for more information (pdf flyer).
Saturday, May 22, 2010
WisItalia's 7th Annual Fundraiser and Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the Italian-American Society of Kenosha, 2217 52nd Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin. Cocktails begin at 5:00 pm, dinner will be at 6:00 pm, with the program at 7:00 pm. Advanced reservations required by Friday, May 7, 2010. Cost is $40/person or $30/student (tax deductible as allowable by law). View the reservation flyer (pdf) and submit with your check or money order to Wisitalia, c/o Treasurer, 4809 Eldorado Lane Madison, WI 53716. For more information, contact Peter Pingitore at 262 694-8084 or e-mail ppingitore@wi.rr.com, or contact wisitalia.info@gmail.com. View the link to the previous award winners http://www.wisitalia.org/pages/articles/teacherarticles.html.
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