February
February 24 - NY
A Dolce Party & Storytelling: "I Remember Nonna"
Come and share your favorite dessert and stories of your Nonna.
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January
January 6 - DC
MEMBERSHIP DOLCE PARTY
A sweet way to get to know one another! Bring biscotti, cookies, pastries, fruit, chocolate, wine and Italian specialties Nonna used to make!
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January 9 - NY
Epiphany 2009
A Celebration in Honor of the Three Wise Women. This year NOIAW Will honor:
Hon. Rosa DeLauro,
Angelina Fiordellisi, and
Silvia Formenti, MD.
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December
December 2 - CT
Chef Demonstration at Antonio's Restaurant
Attend this amazing chef demonstration in East Haven. This event has limited availability and is for members only.
November
November 19 - NYC
Screening of Documentary Film "Pane Amaro" and Q&A with Director
Pane Amaro (Bitter Bread) examines the Italian American Experience – from immigrants to Italian American citizens. Director Gianfranco Norelli will give a brief talk before the film and a question-and-answer session after the screening at the Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo'. Wine and cheese reception begins at 6:30; the film begins at 7:00.
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November 19 - NYC
Screening of Documentary Film "Pane Amaro" and Q&A with Director
Pane Amaro (Bitter Bread) examines the Italian American Experience – from immigrants to Italian American citizens. Director Gianfranco Norelli will give a brief talk before the film and a question-and-answer session after the screening at the Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo'. Wine and cheese reception begins at 6:30; the film begins at 7:00.
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October
October 15 - CT
Meet & Greet
Come to Leon's Restaurant (500 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven) to meet with NOIAW-CT members! Bring a friend! 6-8 pm, Cash bar. RSVP at
lucyk126@yahoo.com.
October 21 - NYC
"In the Footsteps of Palladio: Italian Women in the Arts" Panel
Part of Italian Cultural Heritage Month, NOIAW will feature a panel focused on how Italian American heritage and gender have shaped the artistic work of the panelists, and how these factors have affected their professional and personal lives at Casa Zerilli-Marimo'. The wine and cheese reception begins at 6:30, panel begins at 7:00.
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October 23 - DC
Exploring the Past and Building the Future: The Ancient Seaside Villas of the Roman Elite
Professor Matthew Bell, President of Restoring Ancient Stabiae (RAS) Foundation, and Leonardo Varone, Vice president of RAS will give a talk at the Duke Ellington Building in Washington, DC. 6:30 – 9:00 pm
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October 29 - CT
Overview of Piranesi's "Etchings of the Eternal City"
Come to this cultural event at the Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven. Admission is free. 6:30 – 8:30 pm
September
September 10 - CT
NOIAW's Connecticut Region Launch Party
6:30 pm
Join NOIAW as it welcomes a new Region at the Graduate Club in New Haven.
September 7 - Washington DC
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Elizabeth Welles, expert on Italian Women artists and museum docent, will conduct this special exhibit.
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August
August 23 - Brooklyn
Brooklyn Cyclones
Join NOIAW at the Brooklyn Cyclones' annual Italian Heritage Night this upcoming Saturday! The game begins at 6:00 PM and the gates open at 4:30 PM. Tickets range from $8-$15.
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July
June
June 25 - NYC
Annual Meeting
Please note that our Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 6 pm at 25 W. 43rd St, 19th Floor, Room 19A.
All members are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
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June 19 - D.C. REGION
WINE and CHEESE Reception
Attend a wine and cheese receiption, and a brief session on Wardrobe 101 at the collection at Chevy Chase.
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June 12 - NYC
"Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & The Movies"
Attend a private screening of this new documentary (1 hour) that uses extraordinary interviews with prominent Italian American film artists to explore the personal experiences that brought them all to the movies.
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May
May 4 - NYC
Save the Date - Gala Luncheon
Celebrating Italian American Famalies. Honoring
Rachael Ray
and her mother
Elsa Scuderi.
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March
March 29 - NYC
Save the Date - NOIAW Mentor Program
A roundtable of distinguished women will discuss professions and careers.
Audience participation will be encouraged. This NOIAW Program is hosted by Dr. Regina Peruggi, President of Kingsborough Community College.
High school seniors and college students will benefit the most from this dynamic program and exchange.
OPEN TO ALL.
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March 25 - NYC
The Italian American Woman: Fact vs. Fiction
A Panel Discussion on Italian American Women Today.
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March 9 - NYC
Brunch in honor of Janet DiFiore
Janet DiFiore, First Italian-American Woman District Attorney
Introduced by
Matilda Raffa Cuomo,
with a Special Recognition for Service to
Vincenzo Zuccarelli
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February
February 21 - D.C.
Washington D.C. Regional Chapter Launch
We invite Italian American women and men and all who love everything Italian to join us and learn more about us.
It will be a fun time with wine, food and door prizes.
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February 13 - NYC
New Member Orientation
Please R.S.V.P. by February 8, 2008.
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January
January 4 - NYC
Epiphany Party
Epiphany Party honoring Three Wise Women.
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December
December 9 - NYC
Cristina Fontanelli in "Christmas in Italy"
A vocal journey through Italy's best loved songs, arias, Neapolitan and Christmas Classics!
Please RSVP by November 30, 2007.
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December 5 - NYC
A Dolce Party & Storytelling: "I Remember Nonna"
Come and share your favorite dessert and stories of your Nonna!
Please RSVP by November 30, 2007.
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December 2 - NYC
"Cantiamo Insieme" Children's Concerto
Italian for Toddlers invites you to an enchanting musical celebration of song, poetry and lots of clowning around!
Begins at 11:00am in The Allen Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center. Tickets $35.
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October
October 15 - NYC
The Michelangelo Code: The Language of Signs and Forms
An evening with Dr. Angelo Boccardelli, noted Italian Scholar, Art Collector, and Diplomat. Refreshments at 6:30pm.
Lecture begins at 7:00pm. Please RSVP by October 5, 2007.
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May
May 10 - NYC
An Evening With Lidia
An evening with Master Chef, TV star Lidia Bastianich at the Columbus Citizen's Foundation. Cocktail reception.
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April
April 14 - Washington D.C.
Trip to Washington D.C.
Trip to Washington D.C. to see the exhibit at the National Museum of Women in the Arts - Italian Women Artists-Renaissance to Baroque. Tour starts at 11:30 a.m.
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February
February 7 - NYC
Tales of Extraordinary Women
Be prepared to be stimulated, educated, and illuminated by the tales of these distinguished women leaders who have achieved the highest levels of success in their respective fields.
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January
January 5 - NYC
Epiphany Party
Epiphany Party honoring Four Wise Women.
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December
December 10 - NYC
Christmas In Italy Event
7PM - NOIAW to co-sponsor Soprano and Member Cristina Fontinelli "Christmas In Italy" at Merkin Concert Hall. Please RSVP by December 4th!
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November
November 13 - NYC
Genealogy Event
"Tracing your Italian Roots" lecture by Bianca Ottone of My Italian Family. 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Italian Cultural Institute, 686 Park Avenue, NY, New York 10021
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October
October 19 - NYC
The Da Vinci Code: Facts, Fictions, and Their Consequences
National Organization of Italian American Women in collaboration with Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò cordially invites you to attend "The Da Vinci Code: Facts, Fictions, and Their Consequences" a presentation by the Rev. Aldo J. Tos, MA, PhD in honor of Italian Heritage and Culture Month. Thursday, October 19, 2006, 6:30-8:30pm, Casa Italiana Zerilli-Mariṃ at New York University, 24 West 12th Street (Between Fifth Avenue and Avenue of the Americas).
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October 24 - NYC
"La Dolce Vita" A Celebration of Italy, New York City Style
Two Sides of a Coin Productions presents a fun evening to celebrate Italian culture, and the fabulous Three Tomatoes newsletter, "for women who aren't kids!" at Tony's di Napoli Restaurant in Times Square, 147 West 43rd Street, Downstairs, beginning at 6 pm.
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October 24 - NYC
Meet & Greet Nights at the Whaler Bar
Join us at this historic hot spot of the roaring '20s. Make new friends, spend time with old friends, network, eat, drink & relax.
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September
September 13 - NYC
Holocaust in Southern Europe
Dr. Maria Lombardo will provide an historical account of Italy's role during WWII, including the important efforts made by Italians in rescuing Jews from Nazi oppression.
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September 26 - NYC
Meet & Greet Nights at the Whaler Bar
Join us every third Tuesday of the month at this historic hot spot of the roaring '20s. Make new friends, spend time with old friends, network, eat, drink & relax.
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June
June 14 - NYC
The Annual Meeting of the National Organization of Italian American Women
Our annual meeting is an opportunity for members to hear updates on NOIAW's finances, progress and goals.
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May
May 7 - NYC
Getting to Know You - Getting to Know All About You
Meet and network with the other members of The National Organization of Italian American Women. Bring along those who might like to join.
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March
March 8 - NYC
Women in the History of Art
A slideshow presentation and lecture given by Wilhelmina Cole Holladay, Founder and Chair of the Board of The National Museum of Women in the Arts. Cocktail reception to follow. RSVP by Wednesday, March 1st.
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February
February 2 - NYC
Italian American Women Writers
Hear the authors read from their novels. Stay for a discussion, book sale and signing. Enjoy a wine and cheese reception. Presented by the NOIAW in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute.