APRIL 2018 PUBLISHED BY THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY VOLUME, XXXVI No. 4 43843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Township, MI 48038 - Phone (586) 228-3030 ext 15 - FAX (586) 228-1678 - Email [email protected]

LE REGIONI ITALIANE PRESENTS 1st Annual Fundraiser for

PADRE PIO (SAN PIO)

SUNDAY APRIL 29, 2018 At ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY 43843 Romeo Plank Road-Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-228-3030- www.iacsonline.com

Ticket Donation $45.00 p.p.

Info 248-524-9281/586-262-7482/586-524-2257 Email [email protected] LE REGIONI ITALIANE is 501 (c)3 organization and is eligible to receive charitable contributions. FESTA DELLA joining together with local Italian clubs and associations, REPUBBLICA will hold its annual Festa Della On June 3, 2018, the Council Repubblica Italiana, the 72nd of Presidents, COMITES, the Anniversary celebration of Consul of , and the Italian the birth of the Italian Re- American Cultural Society, public. We invite everyone to

attend from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 all to enjoy. Tables will also Center, 43843 Romeo Plank p.m. The principal speaker display items and information Road in Clinton Township,

will be Michael A. Chirco, and regarding the various regions Michigan.

MT CLEMENS MI 48043 MI CLEMENS MT Marina Maniaci is the young of Italy. PERMIT NO. 1401 NO. PERMIT For additional information,

special guest. After the formal US POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE US The event will be held at the please contact the IACS office

program, a food-tasting event NON-PROFIT Italian American Cultural at 586-228-3030. sponsored by over 22 Italian Society Banquet & Conference organizations will be open for PAGE 2 Italian American Cultural Society APRIL 2018

Amy, Macomb Giracamo, Macomb Letizia & Alessio, Shelby Twp

Rosaria, Macomb Adam, Columbus, MI Lukez, Macomb APRIL 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 4 – Wednesday – (586) 566-566-3843 at the Italian American May 31 – Thursday – July 13-14-15 – Friday – IACS Senior Membership Cultural Center - 43843 FADM Scholarship dead- Sunday – Festa Italiana at April 29 – Sunday – Le meeting – 10:00 a.m. – Romeo Plank Rd - Clinton line Freedom Hill County Park Regioni Italiane presents Italian Cultural Center Twp., MI. Doors open at 7 (details forthcoming) 1st Annual Fundraiser for May 31 – Thursday - Lodge pm with dinner served at April 4 – Wednesday - The Padre Pio (San Pio) at the Figli Della Sicilia No.227 7:30 pm. Music provided Italian begins Italian American Cultural monthly meeting at San by Pino Marelli. Tickets at the DIA and concludes Center; ticket donation Francesco Church at 7:30 LOVE TO READ? are $35 per person, $30 on Sunday, April 29, 2018 $45/person; info: 248-524- p.m. Pizza and pop to The IACS Book Club per child (5-10 years), no at the DIA. This year we 9281; 586-262-7482; 586- follow meeting. For more meets every third charge for children 4 and will also have presentations 524-2257; 586-228-3030; information, please call Wednesday of each under. For more informa- at Wayne State University, [email protected] (see President Salvatore Previti month, one o’clock in the tion or tickets please call afternoon, at the Italian Michigan State University, flyer in newspaper) (586) 566-3843 Angela at (586) 745-7885 - American Cultural University of Michigan, May 3 – Thursday – FADM Nicoletta at (586) 979-0758 June 25 – Monday thru Society Banquet & Chippewa Valley H. S. in General Membership - Vince at (586) 749-7759. Thursday, June 28 – IACS Conference Center. Clinton Twp, and Bloom- meeting – 7 p.m. Summer Camp – 9 a.m. – Please contact Ilene Stan- field Twp. Public Library. May 28 – Monday – FADM ko at 586-864-7171 for 12 noon. (see details for (See 2018 Italian Film May 6 – Sunday – The Memorial Day Parade/Pic- additional information. registering in newspaper) Festival USA schedule in 24th Annual Italian Songs nic – 10 a.m. newspaper.) & Arias Competition for High School Students April 5 – Thursday – at the Italian American FADM General Member- Cultural & Banquet Center, WELCOME TO THE IACS ship meeting – IACL – 7 4:00 p.m. Tickets $7/per- BOARD OF DIRECTORS! p.m. son; $5/students, Senior David Buscaino and Rosa Or- April 12 - Thursday - IACS Citizens, IACC members; lando are sworn in as new Board Dinner Dance. Music see website: www.verdiop- members by President LoIacono, by Pino Marelli. Prepaid eratheatre.com at the Board of Directors meeting reservations (see flyer in May 10 - Thursday - IACS held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. newspaper) Dinner Dance. Music David replaces Sandy Tornberg, April 18 - Wednesday - by Pino Marelli. Prepaid and Rosa replaces Aaron Caruso. 1:00 PM IACS Book Club reservations (see flyer in will meet. Please contact newspaper) Ilene Stanko at 586-864- May 13 – Sunday - Moth- 6171 for additional infor- er's Day Brunch 11 am to 5 mation. pm at the Italian American April 19 – Thursday – Cultural Center; Members FADM Board meeting – 7 $23.95 Non-members p.m. $27.95 - Children 5-10 $13.95 Children 4 and April 19 – Thursday – Under FREE (see flyer in IACS General Membership newspaper) Meeting – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – IACS Members Exclusive May 17 – Thursday – – Complimentary Dinner FADM Board meeting – 7 6:30 p.m., at the Italian p.m. Cultural Center May 21 – Monday – IACS April 26 – Thursday - Seniors Wine Tasting – Lodge Figli Della Sicilia Italian Cultural Center – No.227 monthly meeting (see flyer in newspaper) at San Francesco Church at May 25 - Friday - The 7:30 p.m. Pizza and pop to Puglia Club of Michigan follow meeting. For more presents the Festa di San information, please call Nicola that will be held President Salvatore Previti PAGE 4 Italian American Cultural Society APRIL 2018

IACS SENIORS ADVANTAGES TO BEING AN IACS MEMBER: The CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE • Monthly home delivery of the Italian American Cultural Italian American MGM Casino to enjoy gam- Society newspaper; EDITOR ing and having lunch. Your • Special 10% discount classes; Barbara L. Smith lunch is at your own cost. • Discounted IACS special events over $25; We will leave MGM at 1:15 • Special discount off published Menu Prices given to ITALIAN p.m. to arrive for our healing service at the church. Cost is IACS Members for any event over $500 booked at IACS EDITOR $28.00. Call Esther at (586) Banquet & Conference Center (Maximum $1,000). For Frances Battaglia 286-2597 for reservations. eligibility, minimum 60-day membership prior to book- ing event; LAYOUT & Save the date and make plans to attend our senior-spon- • Special discount for IACS members on advertising in the DESIGN sored wine tasting party on IACS newspaper; American Speedy May 21st, from 6-9 p.m. It • Special 20% discount on all baked goods including wed- Printing will be held in our beauti- ding cakes at Il Fornaio Bakery, 13689 23 Mile Road in ESTHER BEAUDETTE ful banquet facility. Food, Shelby Township; DISTRIBUTION I want to wish everyone a dessert, and coffee will be • Giuseppe’s International Oil & Vinegars - $1.00 off Lelio D’Aristotile very Blessed, Happy Easter. included in your admission each bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Aged Balsamic ticket of $35, IACS member Welcome back to all our Vinegar (200ml size & up); The Mall at Partridge Creek – WRITING STAFF at $30. Prepaid tickets are snowbirds. I hope everyone 586/263-4200; www.giuseppesoils.com; Esther Beaudette is enjoying our spring days. required for proper plan- ning. Our office staff will be • Dr. David Guzzardo – Chiropractor – New Patients – Antonio Upcoming events to which happy to assist you. Please A free consultation, free exam, and half off on x-rays DiGiorgio everyone is invited to enjoy call (586) 228-3030, Ext. 15 – 39725 Garfield, Clinton Twp., 586/286-6616; www. Barbara Smith is our April 11th day trip to for reservations. guzzardochiropractic.com; MGM Casino, and then to • St. Clair Eye, Charles G. Shermetaro, O.D. – 15% discount St. Bonaventure Church for Enjoy each day, for each day Photographer the healing services. is a gift. on lenses, frames, and non-prescription sunglasses. Not Elio Ripari Esther. to be used with insurances, other discounts, or on contact Our day will begin at 8:45 lenses. 48873 Hayes Rd. @ 22 Mile – (586) 247-2121; 586/228-3030 ext 15 a.m. with our departure to • SC Lawnscape LLC – FREE first lawn cutting with signed [email protected] year contract. 10% SAVINGS on any landscape purchase www.iacsonline.com THE PUGLIA CLUB OF MICHIGAN of $2,500 or above. REFERRAL PROGRAM, our current, PRESENTS past, or new customers receive discounts or local gift Deadline for submit- FESTA DI SAN NICOLA cards with every signed referral. 586/263-0641 – www. ting sclawnscape.com; material is the 10th of • Attorney Armand Velardo – Free consultation and 10% the month. discount on legal services. (Acquisitions; Civil and Com- mercial Litigation; Corporate Planning; Estate Planning; We reserve the right to Family Law; Mergers; Personal Injury; Probate; Real edit all copy. Estate Transactions; Shareholder Disputes; Tax Issues; Arbitrator; Facilitator; and Mediator.) FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018 Patronato ITAL-UIL Announcement AT THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER The Patronato ITAL-UIL will continue to assist the community with their Italian pension issues at the 43843 ROMEO PLANK RD Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to CLINTON TWP., MI 48038-1927 12:00 PM. For further information please call Ms. Rita Barile 734-421-3460. è

ENTERTAINMENT by Pino Marelli* di Detroit si si Detroit di

COM.IT.ES – Detroit informs the community that as of October 01, 2017, *Entertainment subject to change without notice COM.IT.ES e13,00 alle 16,00. l our new physical address will be 51424 Van Dyke Avenue – Ste. 7, Shelby

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Donation $ 35.00 Ticket Township, Michigan 48316. The office is still located on Van Dyke Avenue,

Van Dyke Ave., Ste. 7 Ste. Ave., Dyke Van uguali: 586 - 991 0193 [email protected]

Tickets non-refundable just n. of 23 Mile Road, on the 2nd floor of the Shelby Business Center. E-mail

lunedì e venerdì e lunedì

ShelbyTownship, 48316 MI -Detroit.weebly.com address:51424 [email protected]. Website: http://comites-detroit.weebly. Doors Open at 7:00 PM Dinner 7:30 PM dell'ufficio com. Office hours to the public are the same: Monday and Friday from 1:00- http://comites a: FOR TICKETS INFORMATION Please call : d'ufficio al pubblico: al d'ufficio to

del l'ufficio 2017, ottobre di primo dal partire 4:00 PM. For any information, please call 586-991-0193. A sposta rimangono contatti seguenti I elettronica posta di indirizzo numero telefonico telefonico numero Angela 586-745-7885 Nicoletta 586-979-0758 Vince 586-749-7759 web sito orario APRIL 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 5 IACS STAFF MAKING WAVES WITH SEAFOOD FUNDRAISER

Sincere appreciation goes and General Manager, Alex Seafood Table fundraising to guests and sponsors Lozovoj, and his talented event, an annual tradition who joined us on February staff. Musical live entertain- at the Italian American 16th for a delicious seafood ment for the evening was Cultural Society Banquet & dinner specially prepared provided by the popular Conference Center, raised by IACS Executive Chef band Eclipse. Captain Jack’s monies to benefit the IACS New Building Fund. PAGE 6 Italian American Cultural Society APRIL 2018

Dinner

GIOVANNI LOIACONO Thursday, April 12 It is of Great honor to serve and represent Dance The Italian Community and our neighbor- ing community and families as President of the IACS once again. With changing times for both the younger and maturing gener- ations we need to adapt in order to grow, keep our family heritage alive and a reality for tomorrow’s generations. I feel with our very diverse and talented Board of Direc- tors we can achieve just that. Many of our Board of Directors has numerous years of experience sitting on the board as well as we recently welcomed several new members. Pino Marelli starts at 7:00pm The board has been very busy working on a lot of new exciting things for our com- munity for 2018 and for years to come. For SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE example, the IACS recently purchased a ca- Professional Dance Instructor Offering to Teach the Cha Cha tering van for off-site catering so we can ex- pand our off site venues, such as: graduation parties, etc. There are several new events we are looking to add as part of the IACS Doors Open at 6:00 pm member’s activities like bingo. The Gioven- tu’ group is looking to announce a golf Buffet Dinner from 6:00 to 7:00 pm outing this year, details to follow. Thanks to the Gioventu’ group, our membership is up Tickets $22 | Member $20 by almost 20%. These are just a couple of Pre-paid Reservations Only the news headliners at The IACS. Please mark your calendar for our upcom- Doors Open at 7:00 for Admission Only ing membership dinner meeting on April 19th. We will be announcing some new and $10 per person, includes coffee and soft drinks exciting changes for our members.

Respectfully, Giovanni LoIacono 586.228.3030 | [email protected] | 43843 Romeo Plank Rd. | Clinton Twp., MI 48038 President of the IACS Highlights of Sicily & Southern Italy 14 Day Tour from to Palermo September 22 – October 6 APRILHighlights 2018 of Sicily & SouthernItalian Italy American Cultural Society PAGE 7 IACS Vice-President and Activities Director, Antonio Di Giorgio, is inviting members and non- 14 Day Tour from Rome to Palermo members, to join him on this beautiful trip to Italy. The trip is organized by the Departure Travel Highlights ofSeptember Sicily 22 –& October Southern 6 Italy Management. Any questions, please call Antonio Di Giorgio at 586-322-9575.

14 Day Tour from Rome to Palermo FLIGHT September 22 – October 6 DL 236 Depart Detroit Airport (DTW): 6:19pm Arrive Rome Airport (FCO) : 9:15am (9/23/18)

Sunday, September 23 (Rome) Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and enjoy a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Rome’s lively restaurants. MEALS: DINNER

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 (PALERMO) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. MEALS: BREAKFAST

FLIGHT AZ 1774 Depart Palermo Airport (PMO) 6:50am Arrive Rome Airport (FCO) 7:55am

DL 237 Depart Rome Airport (FCO) 11:15am Arrive Detroit (DTW) 3:42pm Pricing Information: Land + Travel Protection Cost per person w/double occupancy: $3,718.00 (additional $765.00 for single occupancy)

DTM Travel Consultant contacts: Air Cost per person: $1,280 (Air deviation pricing available on request)

TOTAL PER PERSON: $4,998 Karen DiGirolamo Phone: (248) 723-1754 EXT 219 Itinerary at a glance [email protected] ROME

DTM Travel Consultant Kate contacts: Keller Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine DTM Travel Consultant Phone: contacts: (248) 723-1754 EXT 218 Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the [email protected] POMPEII Karen DiGirolamo Guided walking tour of the excavations Saturday, September Karen 22Phone: DiG (248)irolamo 723-1754 EXT 219 SORRENTO–CAPRI - By jetfoil Phone:[email protected] (248) 723-1754 EXT 219 CAPRI [email protected] Guided visit of Capri village, including a funicular ride Kate Keller NAPLES KatePhone: Keller (248) 723-1754 EXT 218 Guided sightseeing, visit the National Archaeological Museum; visit the Reggia di Capodimonte Phone:[email protected] (248) 723-1754 EXT 218 SORRENTO Gelato demonstration and tasting IACSSaturday, GENERAL [email protected] 22 MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOTICE Thursday, April 19, 2018 – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. TRANI Saturday, September 22 Enjoy a special lunch at a seaside restaurant Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center ALBEROBELLO - Orientation MATERA Guided walking tour, visit one of the Sassi houses Complimentary Dinner REGGIO CALABRIA Guided visit of the Bronzi di Riace museum 6:30 p.m. STRAIT OF MESSINA - Ferry crossing IACS membership card must be presented to attend. TAORMINA Visit the ancient Greek Theater; a special dinner at a local restaurant AGRIGENTO - Guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples PALERMO Guided sightseeing, visit the Capo Market, the baroque Church of Immacolata, the cathedral, and the Norman cathedral in Monreale; enjoy a special farewell dinner at a Sicilian farmhouse, GIORGIO MARCHESE the Antica Masseria Barone di Salvo, and learn how ricotta is made ATTORNEY/AVVOCATO The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation: Fluent in Italian • • Archaeological Site of Agrigento • Archaeological Site of Pompeii 586-323-2300 • Historic Centre of Naples and Rome • The Sassi of Matera Initial Consultation at no charge • Arab-Norman cathedral of Monreale • Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City D iv o r ce • Divorce • Civil Litigation Transportation: • Real Estate • Personal Injury • Wills/Estates • OUIL/Traffic Offenses Motor coach; jetfoil; funicular ride in Capri; ferry crossing; Free Wi-Fi available on your motor • Corporations • Business Transactions coach and in most hotel lobbies.

Silver Pine Complex Rome to Palermo Tour Meeting Wednesday, April 11, 2018 – 7 P.M. 43455 Schoenherr, Suite 7 Italian American Cultural Society

Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313 Agenda Full Itinerary will be explained, questions answered, and deposit taken to secure your seat.

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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE As we said at the general membership meeting, it’s never been a better time to belong to the IACS. But as all things go, for the rst time since the ‘90’s, the dues will be increasing slightly. The board has discussed and reviewed and their decisions are below. Please note that the information below is the nal decision. What was discussed at the general meeting and in the last issue were discussions still in review. MEMBERSHIP LEVELS ASSOCIATE $25.00 NEW Ages 18-25 Special discount on events and dinners for themselves and a guest attending with them on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. SINGLE OR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $70.00 Ages 26-59 This level does NOT include single parents. Special discount on events and dinners for themselves and a guest attending with them on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American.Compli- mentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $125.00 This includes two adult memberships and all children under 18 who live in the same household. Special discount on events and dinners for each member of the family on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the member- ship meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting 10% discount on any Italian language class. SENIOR MEMBERSHIP single $40.00 couple $80.00 Must be over 60 years of age. Special discount on events and dinners for themselves on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. PATRON $1,000.00 Lifetime Membership - Includes two adult memberships and membership for all children living in the household under the age of 18. Special discount on events and dinners for themselves on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. Entrance into a special dinner to be hosted by the IACS for lifetime members. This event will be o ered once a year. To enjoy this level, a yearly card will be issued to the lifetime adult members. Once the adult members have passed away, this membership will cease. BENEFACTOR $5,000.00 Lifetime Membership - Includes two adult memberships and membership for all children living in the household under the age of 18. Special discount on events and dinners for themselves on selected events and dinners. Special discount on any party hosted by them at the IACS. Subscription to the newspaper Italian American. Complimentary dinner/breakfast served at the membership meetings. Entrance into the membership meeting. 10% discount on any Italian language class. Entrance into a special dinner to be hosted by the IACS for lifetime members. This event will be o ered once a year. To enjoy this level, a yearly card will be issued to the lifetime adult members. Once the adult members have passed away, this membership will cease. The inscription of the benefactor’s name will appear on a special plaque on display at the IACS. NOTE: to take advantage of these benets and vote in an IACS election, a member must be a registered member for 90 days on the day that the ballots are to go out to the membership. All memberships are nontransferable. All memberships are nonrefundable. Renewal forms, as in the past, will be sent to members at their home address. Thank you for being part of the IACS. The best is yet to come! Karen Mack - Membership Chairperson APRIL 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 9 PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE IACS ATTORNEYS BAKERIES 15870 19 Mile Rd Ste 160 Lee Ellena Funeral Home, AVC Services II Inc. 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VOCAL COMPETITION CONCERT OF singing two Italian classical rel Baker, Bloomfield Hills At the Concert of the Final- THE FINALISTS SET FOR SUNDAY, MAY songs or opera arias of their H.S.; Ryan Blankenburg, ists the music program will choice. At the concert, the The Roeper School, Bir- include some of the most 6, AT THE ITALIAN AMERICAN ten finalists will be required mingham; Natalie Corrigan, beautiful songs and arias by CULTURAL CENTER to sing their two selections, Northville H.S.; Cole Har- Bellini, Carissimi, Catalani, with piano accompaniment, vey, Milford H.S.; Madison Cavalli, Ciampi, Donaudy, The Verdi Opera Theatre The Concert of the Finalists in front of the live audience. Hertel, Traverse City West Gluck, Handel, Mozart, of Michigan is happy to is co-sponsored by the Verdi Funding for the Concert of S.H.S.; Shay Lynn Lotter, Paisiello, Pergolesi, Puccini, announce that the twen- Opera Theatre of Michi- the Finalists prizes is gener- E.A. Johnson Memorial Scarlatti, and Tosti. ty-fourth annual "Italian gan, The Italian American ously provided by the Italian H.S., Mount Morris; Rachel Songs and Arias Vocal Club of Livonia Charitable American Club of Livonia Miltimore, Home Schooled/ The distinguished judges for Charitable Foundation and Keystone S.O.; Caitlin the final competition will by Robert DiGiovanni and Mocan and Chase War- be: George Shirley, nation- Judith Steeh. ren, Grosse Pointe North ally and internationally H.S.; and Kaitlyn Wiegand, Vocal competition cont. The ten finalists are: Lau- Brighton H.S. . on page 11

Competition for Michi- Foundation, and the Italian gan High School Students’ American Cultural Society. reached its final stage as ten The venue of the concert finalists were selected from alternates each year between the group of thirty-one the Italian American Club participants from through- of Livonia and the Italian out the state. These talented American Cultural Center. aspiring artists will compete

in the final live "Concert of This year's vocal competi- the Finalists" to be held at tion began last November the beautiful Italian Amer- when the Verdi Opera The- ican Cultural Society Ban- atre invited vocal music quet & Conference Center, students from throughout in Clinton Township, on the state to participate, Sunday, May 6, 2018, at through their respective 4:00P.M. high schools, by submitting CD-recordings of their APRIL 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 11

Vocal competition cont. attend this year's edition of from page 10 the competition, to hear, to support, and to be inspired as performer, teacher and these outstanding young lecturer, Grammy-winning talents. recording artist, and recip- Several finalists of this ient of the National Medal competition through the of Arts award; Soprano years have pursued a career Louise Toppin, acclaimed in opera and, together with for her operatic, orchestral, other vocal music students and oratorio performances encouraged and supported in the USA and abroad, and by the Verdi Opera Theatre currently Professor of Mu- of Michigan and its mem- sic, Voice, at the University bers, are now performing of Michigan; and with opera companies mezzo-soprano Barbara throughout the United Wiltsie, Associate Professor States and overseas, includ- at Madonna University, and ing New York's Metropoli- Co-Chair of the Metropoli- tan Opera, Michigan Opera tan Opera National Council Theatre, Milan's La Scala, Auditions -Michigan Com- and more. mittee. The official Verdi Tickets for the Concert of Opera piano accompanist the Finalists are $7.00 per will be Kevin Bylsma, a person ($5.00 for senior renowned piano collabo- citizens and high school stu- rator with internationally dents) and can be purchased acclaimed opera artists. at the door on the day of the concert. For additional The Italian Songs and Arias information please contact Vocal competition has John Zaretti, President of established a reputation as the Verdi Opera Theatre of one of the state's top clas- Michigan, at verdiopera@ sical singing competition comcast.net or at (734) for high school students. 552-4236, or the Italian The Concert of the Finalists American Cultural Society, is always an exciting event at phone # (586) 228-3030. and the public is invited to www.verdioperatheatre.com PAGE 12 Italian American Cultural Society APRIL 2018

11TH ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT OUT A FAVORITE CLASSY EVENT AT THE IACS The snowy weather on March 1st did not prevent our lady guests driving out in the cold to attend Ladies Night Out at the Italian American Cultural Center. They had a great time enjoy- ing a fabulous evening of delicious food and desserts, trendy and flirty clothes and accessories to browse – fantastic shopping. Congratulations to the entire IACS banquet staff for preparing a wonderful dinner and carrying out their continuous excel- lent service to our guests. Sincere appreciation goes to Randazzo Fresh Market for donating the beautiful tulip centerpieces and to John LoIacono, Il Fornaio Bakery. And special thanks to all the Ladies Night vendors.

look who joined! New IACS Members Level Date Joined

Vel Mleczko Senior 3-13-18

Antonino & Stephanie Senior Couple 3-16-18 Lasala

Terega & Gabriella Family 3-16-18 Lasala

Anna Lentine Single/Individual 3-19-18 APRIL 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 13

IACS Officers and IACS Italian Education Scholarship Program Board of Directors 2018 Promoting Italian Language & Culture President Giovanni LoIacono The Italian American Cultural Society is offering a wonderful opportunity to high school First Vice-President students to obtain two semesters of Italian language at the Italian American Cultural Center in Mark Garagiola Clinton Township, Michigan. Second Vice-President Enzo Paglia Third Vice-President Award Information: Giovanni Maniaci Fourth Vice-President Scholarships Awarded: Five IACS scholarships consisting of two semesters of Italian education Antonio DiGiorgio at the Italian American Cultural Center (September – April). The winners of scholarships will Treasurer Ramo Salerno receive a Certificate towards continuing the Italian education classes at the Italian American Recording Secretary Cultural Center and a letter of recommendation for college. Domenico Ruggirello Chaplain Fr. Enzo Addari Application Deadline: May 15, 2018- All scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Special Counsel To The Italian American Cultural Society. Winners will be announced at the IACS General Membership President Honrable Judge meeting in July 2018. Peter Maceroni Board of Directors Requirements: Applicant must submit an essay – “Why I would like to study Italian”; a letter Dr. Mike Aiello including biographical sketch; reason for wanting the award, and a photo in color or black and Esther Beaudette white. Rosa Borgia-Bonni David Buscaino Eligibility: Applicant must be entering 9th grade as of fall 2018 – 12th grade. Alfonso Chirco Karen Mack Rosanna Maniaci Sponsorship provided by: Pino Marelli Italian American Cultural Society Mario Moceri 43843 Romeo Plank Road Vince Monticciolo Clinton Township, MI 48038 Rosa Orlando Phone Number: 586-228-3030 Sebastiano Previti Email: [email protected] Clarice Squillace Joseph P. Ventimiglia The Italian American Cultural Society Past Presidents Sandra Tornberg APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP Ronald A. DiBartolomeo Giovanni LoIacono Mario Moceri Return the completed form along with essay, biographical sketch, and photo to the IACS. Frank J. Palazzolo Hon. Anthony Sanfemio First Name Last Name Martin Reno Garagiola Leonard D. Mannina Date of Birth High School Grade Cav. Vincent J. Bruno Cav. John Floreno Address/City/State/Zip Hon. Sam Petitto Jack Grifo Home Phone Cell Email Comm. Anthony J. Bellanca Reason For Wanting To Receive Award PAGE 14 Italian American Cultural Society APRIL 2018

2018 COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION QUEEN PAGEANT APPLICATION It’s not too late to send in your application for the Full name: ______2018 Columbus Day Queen Pageant ______The pageant is a Sunday brunch on May 6, 2018, at the Mirage Elegant Banquet & Catering Hall from 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Name of parent(s) of Italian descent: ______Categories for the pageant include: Age Groups are as follows ______• Casual Wear • Queen Isabella 5-6 (talent not necessary) • Evening Wear • Little Miss Columbus 7-11 Birthdate: ______• Personal Interview • Jr. Miss Columbus 12-16 • Talent • Miss Columbus 17-20 E-mail address: ______All contestants must be 25% Italian decent and have a sponsor (the Italian Club you belong to). Best phone number to reach at: ______If you do not belong to a club or have a sponsor such as a business, a sponsor will be provided for you. The sponsor fee is $300, which covers all events for the contestant for the entire year; Address:______i.e., meals, sash, incidentals, and charter bus for the Lansing trip. Parent’s Phone #: ______The Columbus Day Queens and her Court will be invited to make appearances at different events which include a parade on Sunday, May 27th (St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade); the Festa E-mail:______Della Repubblica (June 3), and the Italian Festival (in July); Wednesday, October 3rd Lansing trip; Saturday, October 6th (Columbus Day Parade, Mt. Clemens); Sunday, October 7th Holy Employment (if applicable): ______Family Church mass and wreath ceremony; Sunday, October 7th Columbus Day Banquet and possibly a parade in December (Rochester), and a volunteer project in the community. ALL ______OCTOBER EVENTS ARE MANDATORY, which include, Lansing trip, Parade, Holy Family Name of school attending:______mass, and Banquet. This is a fun family event for participants, sponsors, and guests. There will be great entertain- Club or business you wish to represent: ______ment and food in celebrating our Italian heritage. ______If you have any questions, please e-mail/call Cynthia (Iannuzzi) Patrick, Pageant Director, at 586-298-1492 or [email protected]. If unsure on above question, place a checkmark here: ☐ Please list (no explanation, just a list) your hobbies/ interests: WHAT’S HAPPENING? Stay up-to-date with the latest news regarding the Italian American Cultural ______Center by visiting us at www.iacsonline.com or like us on facebook [email protected]/Italian-American-Cultural-Society-and-Banquet-Center ______Please list (no explanation, just a list) volunteer IACS PROJECT COOKBOOK: experiences & hours from each, during the year Please print or 2016 to present: ______type your Recipes Wanted ______recipe(s) and ______mail to the Do you have a Great Achievement you are most proud of: ______Italian American Recipe or recipes? Cultural Center, ______ATTN Project Do you know of ______Cookbook or give someone who does? ______it to Fran or Dolly at the Senior The IACS is calling all cooks to share their Why do you wish to become Miss Columbus Day? recipes with Project Cookbook, a fundraiser Meeting or Email to help raise money for a building expansion project. ______recipe(s) to: [email protected] Name______Home Phone ______Cell Phone ______Optional: Town/Province you/family are from in Italy ______APRIL 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 15

IACS MEMBERS NIGHT PARTY Congratulations To Tournament Champions Italian Language -- Well Done! Each of the winners The tournament cham- Summer Camp for Children received an IACS din- pions for fall/winter ner dance gift certificate season 2017-2018 were presented to them by Elio announced at the IACS Ripari, Vice Chair, IACS Members Night Party. Members Program. They are:

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BEGINS JUNE 25TH AT THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER If your child is between the ages of 7-10 years and looking for something fun and enrich- ing to do this summer, enroll them in Italian Summer Camp! During camp, children will be introduced to the Italian language and culture through games, multimedia, and cooperative learning activities. Camp runs from Monday, June 25th – Thursday, June 28 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon. The cost for Camp is $100 per child. (Please bring a snack and drink.) Scopa: Nino and Maria Brusca Don’t miss out on this fun and exciting opportunity for your child to learn Italian. Space is limited, so hurry and call today, 586-228-3030. Email: [email protected]

SUMMER CAMP ENROLLMENT FORM

Please complete the following form for each child you wish to enroll in the summer camp program:

First Name Last Name Date of Birth Grade

Parent Name and Email Address

Telephone Number Cell Phone Number

Prior Knowledge of the Italian Language (please check one): □ No prior knowledge Briscola: Maria Brusca & Ermando Volpe □ Some prior knowledge – recognizes a few words and phrases

Please indicate any food allergies your child may have:

Additional Comments:

Please return the completed form, along with payment to: IACS 43843 Romeo Plank Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48038

Cash or check payable to Italian American Cultural Society $ Please bill my □ Visa □ MasterCard □ Discover Credit Card

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The IACS is a registered 501(c) 3 Organization Tre Sette: Loreto Martini and Roberto Cichelli PAGE 16 Italian American Cultural Society APRIL 2018

OficersOficers Rosolino LoDuca PresidentRosolino LoDuca WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME President SUNDAY JULYWHAT FIRST- MONDAYAMERICA JULY MEANS 9TH 2018 TO ME Dino Valle TH Artistic DirectDinoor Valle JOURNEY TO SUNDAYITALY WITH JULY FOUR FIRST OUTSTANDING-MONDAY ITALIAN JULY 9 AMERICAN 2018 ARTISTS Aaron CarusoArtistic Director SOPRANO EVAJOURNEY EVOLA, TENOR TO ITALY AARON WITH CARUSO, FOUR BARITONE OUTSTANDING DINO VALLE ITALIAN AMERICAN ARTISTS Music DirectorAaron Caruso ACCORDIONISTSOPRANO CORY PESATURO. EVA EVOLA, VISIT ROME,TENOR SORRENTO, AARON CARUSO, POSITANO, BARITONE & AMALFI COASTDINO VALLE Rosella Lo Duca 9 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS – LEAVING FROM DETROIT/BALTIMORE/NYC/WASH.DC TO ROME MaeketingMusic Director Director ACCORDIONIST CORY PESATURO. VISIT ROME, SORRENTO, POSITANO, & AMALFI COAST PAPAL AUDIENCE,4 STAR HOTELS,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST DAILY, 5 DINNERS INCLUDING Michael ARosella Chirco Lo Duca 9 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS – LEAVING FROM DETROIT/BALTIMORE/NYC/WASH.DC TO ROME Maeketing Director WINE,2 LUNCHES,DAYLY CONCERTS WITH OUR ARTISTS, ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE, LUXURY Paul M Borg PAPAL AUDIENCE,4 STAR HOTELS,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST DAILY, 5 DINNERS INCLUDING David EvolaMichael A Chirco MOTOR COACH, ENTRANCE TO ALL MUSEUMAND ACTIVITIES Tenor Aaron Caruso Eva EvolaPaul M Borg OFFERED BY WINE,2NOBILE TRAVEL, LUNCHES,DAYLY CALL 248 707 CONCERTS 9300. WEBSITE:WWW.NOBILETRAVEL.COM WITH OUR ARTISTS, ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE, LUXURY Kim Hudson David Evola MOTOR COACH, ENTRANCE TO ALL MUSEUMAND ACTIVITIES Legal Counsel Eva Evola OFFERED BY NOBILE TRAVEL, CALL 248 707 9300. WEBSITE:WWW.NOBILETRAVEL.COM Board Kimof Directors: Hudson The second annual “What America Means to Me” concert will be presented in Michael Legal A Chirco Counsel Rome Italy on July 3, 2018 at 8:00 pm celebrating Independence Day, at the

Chairman Basilica of TheSaint second Lorenzo annualin Lucina. “What Last year America the progra Meansm was to endorsed Me” concert by the will be presented in Joseph BoardVicari of Directors: American EmbassyRome Italy in Italy on and Jul ywe 3, hope 2018 we at can 8:00 count pm on celebrating the US Embassy Independence to Day, at the Mr. DavidMichael Evola A Chirco once again endorse our very patriotic concert, it will reinforce the close ties Miss Jane Evola Chairman between theBasilica United of States Saint and Lorenzo Italy. in Lucina. Last year the program was endorsed by the Mr AnthonyJoseph Lo DVicariuca Mrs. Kathleen M. Valle American Embassy in Italy and we hope we can count on the US Embassy to Mr. David Evola Four Italianonce Americans again Artists endorse will ourperform very: Eva patriotic Evola, C concertav. Aaron, it Caru willso, reinforce the close ties Patrons:Miss Jane Evola Comm. Dino Valle, Accordionist Cory Pesaturo and Special guests Mezzo- Sopranot Eva Evola Mickey MrShapiro Anthony Lo Duca between the United States and Italy. Gary SakwaMrs. Kathleen M. Valle soprano Lavinia Bocu, Soprano Jung Mi Lee, pianist Osvaldo Guidotti Pianist The Domenic Moceri Roberta BianchiFour andItalian Associazione Americans Banda Artists dei will perform with: MaestroEva Evola, Cav. Aaron Caruso, FoundationPatrons: Pasqualino Avveduto MJC Companies Comm. Dino Valle, Accordionist Cory Pesaturo and Special guests Mezzo- Mickey Shapiro Mrs. Mary Chirco Nick SalvatiGary Sakwa Retired Generalsoprano Carlo Lavinia Felice Corsetti Bocu, Sopranofrom Arma Jung dei Carabinieri, Mi Lee, pianist Monsignor Osvaldo Guidotti Pianist Nina SymeThe Valle Domenic MoceriNazzareno Roberta Di Marco, Bianchi Monsignor and Giuseppe Associazione Blanda, Bandaand guests dei fromCarabinieri the with Maestro Kelly A. Nabozny Gianni ValleFoundation Vatican willPasqualino attend the concert. Avveduto The repertoire will include “America,” “The Dino ValleMJC II Companies Battle Hymn of the ,” “God Bless America, Va pensiero Sul ali dorate, Joseph ChircoMrs. Mary Chirco a special rendition of Liber Tango and Carnevale di Venezia by Cory Pesaturo Mr & Mrs Joe Recchia Retired General Carlo Felice Corsetti from Arma dei Carabinieri, Monsignor Nick Salvati Three time world champion and Guinnes World record Holder. MichiganNina Accordion Syme Valle Accordionist Cory Pesaturo Society Nazzareno Di Marco, Monsignor Giuseppe Blanda, and guests from the Kelly A. Nabozny Mr & Mrs Silvio Ciccone Vatican will attend the concert. The repertoire will include “America,” “The Ciccone WineryGianni Valle Mr.& MarioDino Tabone Valle II Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “God Bless America, Va pensiero Sul ali dorate, Tabone OrchardsJoseph Chirco Sponsorshipa specialopportunity rendition contact of Bellini Liber Opera Tango a 501c3 and CarnevaleOrganization di Venezia by Cory Pesaturo TraverseMr City & Wine Mrs & Joe RecchiaEmail: [email protected]. [email protected] Opera FestivalMichigan Accordion Three time world champion and Guinnes World record Holder. [email protected] Society

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2018 ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL USA OF METRO DETROIT LINEUP OFFERS THE LOCAL PREMIERES OF 13 FILMS AND 2 SERIES – April 4 - 29 New family-friendly children’s program and screenings in East Lansing expand festival’s reach. Captivating dramas, won- in Bloomfield Township hind-the-scenes perspective State University and Sat- at Chippewa Valley High derful comedies, intriguing especially for children. during post-film discussions urday, April 7 at Michigan School, “Easy” with director documentaries and com- Working to draw in younger with directors and produc- State University, “Funne, Andrea Magnani; Saturday, pelling shorts will fill the generations of Italian film ers of select featured films. Sea Dreaming Girls” with screens of the Italian Film lovers, the new initiative These will take place after director Katia Bernardi Festival USA of Metro De- is designed for children the following screenings: and co-producer Davide Italian Film Festival cont. troit, April 4 – 29. Leading ages 6-12. It will feature a Friday, April 6 at Wayne Valentini; Friday, April 20 on page 18 a lineup featuring the best selection of short Italian cinema has to offer, animated and the multi-award winning live-action films film and 2017 winner of at the Bloomfield ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL USA Italy’s prestigious David di Township Pub- OF METRO DETROIT April 4 - 29, 2018 Donatello award, “At War lic Library on Enjoy the local premiere of 13 recent Italian films plus 2 short film series shown in Italian language with English subtitles at 6 locations. In for Love” will open this Sunday, April 22, collaboration with the Detroit Institute of Arts, Wayne State University, University of Michigan and Michigan State University. Presented under year’s festival at the Detroit starting at 2 p.m. the auspices of the Consulate of Italy in Detroit. FREE admission. For further information, visit www.italianfilmfests.org AT WAR FOR LOVE • Director, Pierfrancesco Diliberto, aka Pif, Comedy, 2016, 99 min. Institute of Arts’ Detroit Wednesday, April 4 • 7:00 pm • Detroit Film Theatre (DIA), 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit Film Theatre (DFT). Both “This year’s , 1943. Arturo falls in love with Flora, but to ask Flora's father for her hand, he must go to Sicily! opening and closing events program is an Penniless, Arturo enlists in the US Army and takes a "free" trip to Sicily at the start of the Allied invasion! FUNNE, SEA DREAMING GIRLS • Director, Katia Bernardi, Documentary, 2016, 78 min. will be held at the DFT, exciting one,” said ◆ Special appearance by director Bernardi and co-producer Davide Valentini on April 6 and 7 including an entire closing Elena Past, festival Friday, April 6 • 7:00 pm • WSU, General Lectures 100 Hall, 5045 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit Saturday, April 7 • 5:00 pm • MSU, Wells Hall B122, 619 Red Cedar Rd, East Lansing weekend (April 27-29). organizing com- A joyous documentary of a lively group of women whose mantra is “Dreams do not age”! Screenings during the mittee member. EASY • Director, Andrea Magnani, Comedy, 2017, 91 min. ♦ Special appearance by director Magnani on April 20 Friday, April 6 • 7:00 pm • MSU, Wells Hall B122, 619 Red Cedar Rd, East Lansing weekends between will be “We are expand- Friday, April 20 • 7:00 pm • Henrichsen Auditorium, Chippewa Valley High School, 18300 19 Mile Rd, Clinton Twp held at locations around the ing the festival’s An overweight, former race car driver is offered an “easy” job: drive a coffin to Ukraine. Can he do it? THE ORDER OF THINGS • Director, Andrea Segre, Drama, 2017, 112 min area: Wayne State University reach to include Saturday, April 7 • 5:00 pm • WSU, General Lectures 100 Hall, 5045 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit (Detroit), April 6-7; Mich- children and the An immigration agent is faced with a choice: respect his orders and the law, or help someone who is in difficulty. HOLDING HANDS • Director, Gianni Amelio, Drama, 2017, 103 min. igan State University (East East Lansing Saturday, April 7 • 7:30 pm • WSU, General Lectures 100 Hall, 5045 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit Lansing), April 6-7; Univer- community. We A family moves into an apartment next to retired attorney Lorenzo. The joy of living returns to him until one day… SHORT FILM PROGRAM • Comedy, Drama, , 2017, 120 min. Saturday, sity of Michigan (Ann Ar- also have a slate April 7 • 7:30 pm • MSU, Wells Hall B122, 619 Red Cedar Rd, East Lansing bor), April 13-14; Chippewa of special guests, Friday, April 13 • 7:00 pm • U of M – Lorch Hall, Askwith Auditorium, 611 Tappan St., Ann Arbor Seven recent short films are in competition for your vote for best short film. Valley High School (Clinton including direc- WORLDLY GIRL • Director, Marco Danieli, Drama, 2016, 101 min. Township), April 20-21; and tors and produc- Saturday, April 14 • 5:00 pm • U of M – Lorch Hall, Askwith Auditorium, 611 Tappan St., Ann Arbor Bloomfield Township Public ers. The festival When Giulia meets Libero, she discovers there is another destiny awaiting her--one she can choose for herself. THE SENSE OF BEAUTY • Director, Valerio Jalongo, Documentary, 2017, 75 min. Library (Bloomfield Town- continues to grow, Saturday, April 14 • 7:30 pm • U of M – Lorch Hall, Askwith Auditorium, 611 Tappan St., Ann Arbor ship), April 22. innovate, and In celebration of the ‘Day of Italian Researchers’, a documentary about the beauty found in research at CERN. IT'S ALL ABOUT KARMA • Director, Edoardo Falcone, Comedy, 2017, 90 min. bring new voices Saturday, April 21 • 5:00 pm • Henrichsen Auditorium, Chippewa Valley High School, 18300 19 Mile Rd, Clinton Twp Entering its second decade, to Detroit.” A rich heir believes a con man is his reincarnated father. A surprising comedy about friendship! IT’S THE LAW • Director, Salvatore Ficarra and Valentino Picone, Comedy, 2017, 92 min. the festival continues to Saturday, April 21 • 7:00 pm • Henrichsen Auditorium, Chippewa Valley High School, 18300 19 Mile Rd, Clinton Twp develop as it expands its Four special ap- After the election, will the citizens of a small Sicilian town be ready for a new age of legality and respect for the rules? audience reach. New this pearances by film CHILDREN’S PROGRAM • Comedy, Drama, Animation, 2017, 90 min. Sunday, April 22 • 2:00 pm • Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township year are screenings in East creators will give A family-friendly program of thirteen short films is geared toward an audience of children aged 6-12. Lansing and a program audiences a be- EARS • Director, Alessandro Aronadio, Comedy, 2016, 90 min. Friday, April 27 • 7:00 pm • Detroit Film Theatre (DIA), 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit A tragicomic day during which a man will be plunged into the folly of the world, one of those life-changing days! • Director, Antonio Padovan, Drama, 2017, 102 min. ◆ Special appearance by director Padovan and co-producer Alessia Gatti Saturday, April 28 • 5:00 pm • Detroit Film Theatre (DIA), 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit A mystery unfolds in the hills of the region where Prosecco grapes are grown. CUCINÌ • Director, Ciro Fabbricino, Documentary, 2017, 54 min. ◆ Special appearance by director Fabbricino and producer Giosuè Silvestro Saturday, April 28 • 7:30 pm • Detroit Film Theatre (DIA), 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit A journey into the flavors of the Neapolitan gastronomic traditions through the eyes and memory of 5 cooks. FRIENDS BY CHANCE • Director, Francesco Bruni, Drama, 2017, 106 min. Sunday, April 29 • 4:30 pm • Detroit Film Theatre (DIA), 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit A young care-giver and his friends take an aging poet on a trip in search of a treasure, but find it in their own hearts. National Sponsor: Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago, Volpi Foods "At War With Love" opens the 2018 Italian Film Metro Detroit Festival Sponsor: Anton Art Center, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts, Antonio's Festival USA of Metro Detroit on April 4 at the Detroit Cucina Italiana, Roman Village, Rugiero's Promise Foundation Opening/Closing Night Sponsor: Café Cortina, Dante Alighieri Society, Italian American Club Livonia-Charitable Foundation, Studio H2G Film Theatre Film Sponsors: Butzel Long, Cantoro Market & Trattoria, Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan, Hinman & Di Cicco, Italian American Chamber Photo courtesy of Italian Film Festival USA of Commerce of Michigan, Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 18 Italian American Cultural Society APRIL 2018

Italian Film Festival cont. Film Sponsors: Butzel Long, from page 17 Cantoro Market & Tratto- ria, Federazione Abruzzese April 28 at DFT, “The Last del Michigan, Hinman & Prosecco” with director An- DiCicco, Italian American tonio Padovan and co-pro- Chamber of Commerce of ducer Alessia Gatti, and Michigan, Italian American “Cucinì” with director Ciro Cultural Society Fabbricino and producer Giosuè Silvestro. Founded in 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri, the Italian Returning this year is the Film Festival USA is a 501 short film program which (c) (3) non-profit organiza- debuted last year. The shorts tion that screens, for free, program features seven premieres of contemporary recent short films, and the award-winning Italian films. audience will vote for a With 11 other major metro- favorite. Screenings will be politan cities and more than in East Lansing on April 7 at 10,000 viewers, the festival 7:30 p.m. and in Ann Arbor is one of a kind in all the on April 13 at 7 p.m. United States. All films will be shown in The 14th edition of the original language with En- Italian Film Festival USA glish subtitles. will take place in April in St. Louis, Detroit, Milwaukee, Film trailers, cast and Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Indi- additional information are anapolis, Portland, Phoenix, available at http://www.ital- Boulder, Memphis, Chicago, ianfilmfests.org/detroit. and Kansas City. Last year’s event in Metro Detroit drew The 2018 Italian Film Fes- more than 3,500 people and tival USA of Metro Detroit was the most highly attend- is supported by the Mich- ed of all participating cities igan Council for Arts and and in its own history. Cultural Affairs Minigrant program, administered by For more information about the Anton Art Center. the Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit, GREAT FRIDAY AND SUNDAY DATES STILL AVAILABLE IN 2018 The Italian Film Festival including sponsorship USA Metro Detroit thanks opportunities, please visit its generous sponsors, in- the festival's website http:// cluding: www.italianfilmfests.org/ National Sponsor: Italian detroit or call 248-917-2352. Cultural Institute of Chica- go, Volpi Foods Those interested in receiv- Metro Detroit Festival ing information by email Sponsor: Anton Art Cen- about the Italian Film Fes- ter, Michigan Council for tival USA of Metro Detroit, Arts and Cultural Affairs, can send their requests to National Endowment for [email protected] the Arts, Antonio’s Cucina Italiana, Roman Village, Ru- Follow Italian Film Festival giero Promise Foundation USA on Facebook at Face- Opening/Closing Night book.com/Italian-Film-Fes- Sponsor: Café Cortina, tival-USA and on Twitter at Dante Alighieri Society, @ItalianFilmFest. Italian American Club of Livonia-Charitable Founda- tion, Studio H2G APRIL 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 19

A Letter of Gratitude from Rosalia Garrisi, Chairperson, Feast of St. Joseph 2012- 2018:

The Year 2012

To: Grace “Dolly” Grzedzinski

Thank you for speaking up that “FeastIACS of St. BOCCEJoseph” should LEAGUE be celebrated here at the Cultural Center. “We can do that”, responded Angie Morelli. “We can help”, responded Mary Carollo, Fran Feliccia, Madeline Provenzano, Sara Tripodi, Rosalia Garrisi, Ida Misuraca, Dolly Grzedzinski, Mary Genovese. REGISTRATION Our first feast was set up- andSUMMER running. 2018

RegistrationToday, I, Rosalia for theGarrisi, BOCCE am very LEAGUE happy to will pass be on on St. Wednesday, Joseph to Rosa May Borgia-Bonni, 9, 2018, at the IACS, 10 A.M. (IfChairperson, you cannot for make next year.this day use the form below)

PleaseMy thanks bring goes your out checkbook to all that made and/or this credit Feast comecard -aliveNO: CASH. Father Enzo Addari, Father Pino Licciardi for our Mass. This year “Il Coro Italiano”, Anna Grillo, Betty Strand, Maria Cicchini, and Roberto Cicchelli. The readers were Betty Strand and Shirley Fedeli. Our ushers were Team formation will be on May 16, at the Center – 10:00 A.M. You must be paid/present for the Andrew Pugliese, Vincent Monticciolo, Joseph Noe, and Dr. Andrew Fulgenzi; Gene and Shirley drawingFedeli for of sharing team mates. the Italiana We will cut playout figures on Mondays, that were Tuesdays, on the table. and WednesdaysOur Senior ladies in the who morning filled starting atthe 10 bags A.M. with on breadMay 21,and 22,oranges, 23. fava, and holy cards. My helping hands who mixed and filled the boxes with Pignolata were Rose Garrisi, Sylvia Ciolino, Anna Grillo, Mary Carollo. NEW: MONDAY: There will be 4-men only teams playing on Court #1 IACS SENIORS Our Senior ladies who helped over the years: The late Dolly Grzedzinski, Fran Feliccia, Mary Carollo,MONDAY: Ida Misuraca, There Dee willDi Bartolomeo, be 4-women Madeline only teams Provanzano, playing on Sara Court Tripodi, #2 Jene Paonessa, BOCCE LEAGUE Mary Vendetti, Silvia Ciolino, Pauline Agrusa, Josie Bradacs, Rose Garrisi, Laura DeMarco. To Wethem will all continue– Thank youto have for amixed job well leaguesdone.on Thank Tuesday you andto Domenico Wednesday. Ruggirello – you and REGISTRATION SUMMER 2018 associates for the oranges; John LoIacono for the bread and the Spingi. To our chef, Alex COMMITMENTLozovoj and staff – IS thank A MUST! you. The We menu also wasaccept great. substitutes, IACS and same banquet form staff, and the fee. set up was Registration for the BOCCE COMMITMENT IS A perfect. LEAGUE will be on Wednes- MUST! We also accept sub- THIS YEAR'S CRITERIA: The team players are drawn according to their level and skills; for day May 9th, 2018 at the stitutes, same form and fee. To all, if I missed your name, you know how much I loved your help. Thank you for the example,wonderful #1 years. skill is very good player; #2 is good player; #3 is a player going with the moon effects; #4 IACS at 10:00 am. (If you THIS YEAR'S CRITERIA: player with a willing to learn and do better. All teams will have each seeding; thus, this mixed skill cannot make this day use the The team players are drawn willRosalia give the team a fair chance to win. Married and known couples may play together. Travel form below.) according to their level and companions are to be considered and each will need a form to complete. Please bring your check- skills; for example, #1 skill is REGISTER in advance by completing the form below and return with the check made payable to book and/or credit card - very good player; #2 is good IACS with the appropriate 2018 season fee: MEMBERS 25.00 - NON MEMBERS $68.00 NO CASH player; #3 is a player going NEW: Checks and Credit Cards Only -- NO CASH! Team formation will be on with the moon effects; #4 May 16th, at the Center at player with a willing to learn IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL ANTONIO: 586-322-9575 10.00 a.m. and do better. All teams will have each seeding; thus, this You must be paid/present for mixed skill will give the team SEE YOU MAY 9, 2018 AT 10:00 A.M. - IACS the drawing of team mates. a fair chance to win. Married ______(CUT)_____ We will play on Mondays, and known couples may play Mail To: Tuesdays and Wednesdays together. Travel companions IACS in the morning starting at 10 are to be considered and each 43843 ROMEO PLANK RD. A.M. on May 21, 22, 23. will need a form to complete. CLINTON TWP., MI 48038 NEW: MONDAY: There REGISTER in advance by Full Name______(please Print) will be 4-men only teams completing the form below playing on Court #1 and return with the check Phone/Cell#______made payable to IACS with MONDAY: There the appropriate 2018 season Do you want to play MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS will be 4-women only teams fee: MEMBERS 25.00 - playing on Court #2 If you choose to play for the only MEN/WOMEN TEAMS and the MIXED LEAGUE,Circle NON MEMBERS $68.00 accordingly. If you only want to play in the MIXED LEAGUE, circle either TUESDAY OR We will continue to have NEW: Checks and Credit WEDNESDAY. mixed leagues on Tuesday Cards Only -- NO CASH! and Wednesday. PAGE 20 Italian American Cultural Society APRIL 2018

FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH CELEBRATED AT THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY BANQUET & CONFERENCE CENTER

Feast of St. Joseph was held on Thurs- day, March 15, 2018. Many members and non-members attended Mass and afterwards enjoyed a delicious traditional St. Joseph dinner prepared by the IACS banquet staff. The Mass was celebrat- ed by Fr. Enzo Addari from the St. Louis Center and Fr. Pino Licciardi, Holy Family Church.

Special thanks to the Feast of St. Joseph sponsors – Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes for the printed and donated St. Joseph tickets; Il Fornaio Bak- ery; Lee-Ellena Funeral Home for the St. Joseph quet staff; Feast of St. persistence and many Holy cards; John LoI- Joseph volunteers. And members helping, it acono, IACS President; last, but not least, Ro- was another very suc- IACS and IACS ban- salia Garrisi. With her cessful event. APRIL 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 21 FRANCES BATTAGLIA TAKES OVER DUTIES AS IACS ITALIAN EDITOR tually opened my own language school “Speak The Italian American Cultural In” which is still operat- ing in Reggio. Society encourages participation of all Italian Ameri I had two children, Ales- cans throughout the area in the sandra and Ivan, both Italian born American activities of the Center. Though we are devoted to the citizens. In the meantime culture and heritage of Italy and all things Italian, we my parents retired from welcome all citizens of the community to become members We are pleased to an- Ford Motor Company of the Italian American Cultural Society. Our membership is nounce that Frances and also moved back to open to all. Membership helps nurture strong family Battaglia is joining our Reggio Calabria. As my newspaper team at the son was growing up he traditions that we all need and preserves the rich culture IACS. She has been repeatedly said that he that your heritage has provided. asked to take on the role was going to America of Italian Editor, begin- to live the “American ning with the April issue. Dream”. My answer was Thank you in advance “just go to school”. As his for helping to make her last year of high school transition a smooth and began, he told me “re- pleasant experience. member I’m going to America after I graduate” Hello, I am Frances Batt- and off he went. The aglia, and I will be your first one in our family new editor for the Ital- left Italy in 2013. My ian section of the Italian daughter Alessandra and American newspaper. Let her husband Francesco me tell you something were working and living about myself. I was born in Rome when in 2015 I and raised in the Met- received a phone call and ro Detroit area by two another two family mem- wonderful immigrated bers left Italy and joined Calabrese parents. They Ivan. After the passing of were born in the province my father, my mother and of Reggio Calabria and I with four suitcases (two immigrated here in the each) decided to come 1950’s. So naturally I grew back to America. up in a mixed cultural environment. Now I am working for Mauro Engineering and In the 80’s, being an enjoying the company adventurous person, I of my “old” friends and moved to Reggio Cal- also have made wonder- abria where I fell in love ful new friends. I love with mild temperatures, fashion, chocolate, and sunshine and the Med- “talking” just like any iterranean Sea. While normal American with living there I did various Italian spice in their jobs and after studying blood. It’s a pleasure to be in Rome I became an able to take part in this English teacher and even- newspaper. PAGE 22 Italian American Cultural Society APRIL 2018 APRIL 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 23

February 15, 2018 February 21, 2018 February 26, 2018 March 4, 2018 Skylar Hope Bronson Frank Bernard Bruyer Thomas Martin Balicki Leona Rita Carkner Dora Frances Oxendine Elizabeth Ann Kordas Elvira Direzze Edward A. Kozub Castrenze Midulla March 5, 2018 Zef Lulgjuraj February 16,2018 Justine Porter Harry Motta Giuseppe S. Amore Walter Lambert McKenzie Robert Foster DeWolfe Cataldina Santia Nancy June Naren Joseph James McRandall Jeanne Louise Niedballa Antonino DiMercurio February 22, 2018 Frank Pascaretti Robert Edward Rudzinski Mary Frances Scarsella Barbara June Gater Jerry L. Conger Stephen Luigi Piazza March 6, 2018 Patricia Lynn Szczesniak Shirley L. Hoffman Maria Giordano Michael E. Rhoads Brandon Joseph Bailey Dakota Joseph Trombley Peter Joseph Johns Dorothy Marilyn Guns Edward John Sowinski John Peter Ferris March 11, 2018 Robert Frank Lewicki Alice Thiel Richard Eugene Trandell John Grabowski Sherry Ellen Kanouse Vincent S. Pipia Anthony Rocco Ventimiglia February 27, 2018 Margaret Catherine Laura Janice Kay Middleton February 17, 2018 Michael Richard Walby Charles Cetnar Serafino Moscone Linda M. Rotzoll John Gilbert DiPucchio February 23, 2018 Geraldine Ann Drobek Robert Donald Polovich March 12, 2018 Wanda G. Kreps Martha "Louise" Epperson Randolph Grose Aimee Renee Sullivan Frank Louis Caruso Giuseppa Perri Virginia Fabbri Judith Sharon Maloney Margaret Helen Wujek Violet Bertha Lowry Rose Mary Puzdrowski February 24, 2018 Alan Matthew Petty March 7, 2018 Renee Lynn Palleschi February 18, 2018 Sakina Ahmed Thomas John Amoroso Marilyn Louise Mangum Louise Jean Sirianni Bernadette Marie Paquette Jean Marie Campbell Genevieve Brzakowski Christopher E. Martens Jerome David Thomas Michael John Poliskie Eva Chmielewski Mark A. Carrabbio Frank James Perry Philipos Vlassopoulos February 19, 2018 Tomasina DiMambro Suzanne Gorman Maithel Alvin Walter Reifert March 13, 2018 Dolly May Haak Susanne Marie Edelmann March 1, 2018 Shtjefen Gjeka Sinishtaj Ann Marie Cleghorn Mark Zefi Micakaj Joseph Charles Kelly Yoland LaGetta Robert Arthur Vander Voort Tommaso Fallone Patrick Quinn Musthaler Jack P. Kotes Aurelia Mary Maryanski March 8, 2018 Shirley J. Gregorich Janet R. Riggs Antonina M. Pardo March 2, 2018 Everett Lassell Carter Christine Reynaud February 20, 2018 Sandra K. Zaidi Casimer Alexander Green Nadine Mary McTavish Benedict Sansoni Vicki Ann Farmer February 25, 2018 Henry S. Sladewski March 9, 2018 Clinton Todd Washburn Leze Gjolaj James R. Hoggatt Donald Walter Strong Paolina Anile March 14, 2018 Geraldine Gloria Measel Irene Helen Kilian Carol Ann Yasoni Maria Donata D'Orazio Giuseppe Angeli Richard Ernest Pariseau March 3, 2018 Suzanne Jones Armida Antonucci Carole Rae Worley Judith Mary Irwin Leona Marie Winegar Rosa Badalamenti Bonnie Stiltner March 10, 2018 Allan Ralph Szydlowski Jeanette T. Badowski PAGE 24 Italian American Cultural Society APRIL 2018

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Pastiera Napoletana: il dolce piu’ buono a Pasqua! in polvere. Lavorare l’impasto fino a quando non risulta perfetta- mente amalgamato. A questo punto si possono unire i canditi tagliati a da- dini e la buccia grattugiata di limone. Incorporare questo compos- to a quello di grano cotto preparato in precedenza. La pastiera napoletana è zucchero a velo vanigliato 25 APRILE 1945, LA LIBERAZIONE un dolce di Pasqua della Prendere la pasta frolla, Per la pasta frolla Settantadue anni fa l’Italia schiacciato da vent’anni di tradizione campana. 500 g di farina disporla sulla spianatoia e stenderla con il mattarello settentrionale veniva liber- regime poliziesco). E ora, Ormai è apprezzato anche 200 g di zucchero ata dalla dittatura fascista e mentre gli Alleati risalivano 3 tuorli d’uova fino ad avere uno spessore in altre parti d’Italia e tanti dall’occupazione nazista. Il la Penisola, i partigiani at- 200 g di burro a temperatura di mezzo cm. estimatori la preparano e la Paese era finamente libero. taccavano i presìdi fascisti e ambiente Imburrare una tortiera da gustano in qualsiasi periodo scorza di limone grattugiata Ecco cosa avvenne quel tedeschi del Nord Italia im- dell’anno. 26 o 28 cm (10/11 inches) giorno fondamentale per la ponendo la resa. Il 26 aprile Preparazione di diametro, sistemarvi la Quel che contraddistingue nostra storia. a Milano entrava un’auto- Preparare la pasta frolla pasta frolla appena stesa, colonna partigiana proveni- questo dolce è la presenza di «Arrendersi o perire!». La disponendo sulla spianatoia facendola aderire bene al ente dall’Oltrepò e il CLNAI grano cotto e ricotta. parola d’ordine intimata dai farina e zucchero. fondo e ai bordi. prendeva il potere «in nome partigiani riecheggiò un In origine la pastiera napo- L’impasto che avanza lungo del popolo italiano e quale Incorporare il burro, dopo- po’ ovunque nel Nord Italia letana veniva preparata con la circonferenza del bordo delegato del Governo Italia- diché i tre tuorli e la scorza lungo tutta la giornata (e tempi lunghissimi, impa- va tagliato e lasciato da no». Tra le prime decisioni, di limone. poi anche nei giorni succes- standola a più riprese, per parte. la condanna a morte di tutti Impastare per poco tempo sivi) del 25 aprile 1945. Alle completare il tutto occorre- i gerarchi fascisti, incluso giusto il tempo di ricava- Sistemare il ripieno nella 8 di quel mattino, il Comita- vano diversi giorni! Benito Mussolini, che verrà re un panetto. Avvolgere tortiera, livellandolo con il to di Liberazione Nazionale Le nuove esigenze della vita fucilato tre giorni dopo. Già nella pellicola trasparente dorso di un cucchiaio. Alta Italia (CLNAI) – il moderna, hanno adattato e il 28 aprile una grande man- e mettere a riposare una Dare una rimpastata ai rita- cui comando aveva sede a sveltito alcuni passi, pro- ifestazione di celebrazione mezz’oretta in frigo. gli di frolla e formare delle Milano ed era presieduto da ponendo una ricetta più della liberazione si tenne in lunghe strisce, sistemarle a Luigi Longo, Emilio Sereni, semplice ma ugualmente Nel frattempo preparare il città. Gli americani entraro- forma di griglia sulla super- Sandro Pertini e Leo Valiani buona. ripieno, mettendo in una no a Milano il giorno dopo ficie della pastiera. – proclamò così l’insurrezi- pentola il burro, il grano e il 1° maggio a Torino. A Ingredienti one in tutti i territori ancora cotto ben scolato e il latte. Mettere in forno preceden- quel punto, tutta l’Italia set- 400 g di grano cotto in scatola occupati dai nazifascisti. Lasciare cuocere a fuoco temente riscaldato e lasciare tentrionale era stata liberata 600 g di zucchero cuocere a 180° C/ 355° F per Le forza partigiane si (a Bologna era toccato il 21 650 g di ricotta di pecora lento per circa 15 minuti, il circa 90 minuti. erano organizzate un anno aprile, a Genova il 23 e a 150 g di canditi misti tutto deve diventare abbas- e mezzo prima, nell’ora 100 g di latte intero tanza cremoso. Fare raffreddare, togliere Venezia il 28). cioè della disfatta, quando 7 uova (5 intere e 2 tuorli) In una ciotola impastare con attenzione dalla tortiera La Liberazione metteva fine alcune migliaia di italiani 30 g di burro la ricotta con lo zucchero, e spolverare la superficie a vent’anni di dittatura e a decisero di resistere all’oc- poca cannella in polvere aggiungere le uova intere e i della pastiera con zucchero cupazione straniera (poche 1 bustina di vanillina tuorli, la cannella, l’acqua di a velo vanigliato. buccia grattugiata di 2 limoni migliaia, va detto, che però fiori d’arancio e la vaniglia La Liberazione 50 g di acqua di fior d’arancio furono molte per un Paese continua alla pagina 2 PAGINA 2 Italian American Cultural Society MARZO 2018 Continua da pagina 1 MODA: Tailleur per tutte! La Liberazione, cinque di guerra. Un evento Non solo per lavoro: il ben e rigore, trova da sempre di fare centro! In questo epocale, una “rivoluzione”, noto aplomb dell’iconico validi alleati in una camicia caso lascia i pantaloni nel quella che non c’era stata completo oggi entra in tutti bianca e in un paio di décol- guardaroba e punta tutto durante i governi liberali i guardaroba femminili per leté pulite ed essenziali. su una classicissima gonna e poi sotto la lunga ombra diventare un caposaldo Oggi viene rivisitato anche a tubino longuette, tacchi del regime, e che finalmente fashion insostituibile! Scegli in chiave più mascolina, alti e accessori coordinati. avrebbe portato di lì a un quello perfetto per te. Se non vuoi rendere la mise troppo austera e anonima anno, per la prima volta, Ne ha fatta di strada il com- preferisci tinte decise e l’intera popolazione adulta pleto più famoso dell’intera sfiziose al più classico nero: italiana (comprese le donne) storia della moda! Nato nel azzurri, rosa o ocra saranno alle urne per decidere, con 1885 come abito da mattino alternative chic ma di carat- il referendum del 2 giug- per la principessa di Galles, tere per outfit eleganti e di no 1946, fra monarchia il tailleur, viene totalmente tendenza! e repubblica. Il 25 aprile, rivoluzionato poco più simbolicamente, viene così avanti dal genio di Made- a rappresentare il culmine Tailleur dallo spirito moiselle Coco Chanel, che giovane della fase militare della Re- nel 1917 presenta un mod- sistenza e, poi, della nascita ello in jersey caratterizzato Sembrerebbe un binomio per look sempre più easy della Repubblica Italiana e da elementi con richiami impossibile, quello compos- e comfy chic. Un tailleur della stesura definitiva della fortemente maschili, in to da un completo austero pantalone nero e rigoroso Costituzione. È al presi- favore di una donna total- per definizione e una it-girl sarà dunque perfetto se dente del Consiglio Alcide mente nuova. fashion e sbarazzina. Ep- De Gasperi che si deve la pure non lo è affatto perché, abbinato a una t-shirt total proposta rivolta al principe Ecco quindi che, attraverso in un’epoca in cui i capisaldi white e a scarpe stringate Umberto II, allora luogote- gli anni, l’iconico completo della moda sono più belli basse dall’anima british. nente del Regno d’Italia, inizia a incarnare una per- quando vengono scardi- Completa l’outfit con una di emanare una legge per fetta fusione di maschile e nati e rimescolati, mixare borsa a mano classica e celebrare “la totale liberazi- femminile, diventando così anime opposte diviene un capiente, sarai semplice- l’outfit per eccellenza per mente perfetta! one del territorio italiano”. autentico must per chi vuole Tailleur curvy Il principe accetta e “il 25 l’ufficio e il business in rosa. stupire reinventando capi aprile 1946 è dichiarato Il cosiddetto power dressing tradizionali con una buona Il tailleur è un capo pensato festa nazionale”. insomma! dose di personalità e una per tutte le donne, è questo a farne un evergreen amato Oggi, tra nostalgie yuppie punta di ironia. in tutto il mondo. Sia per e amore viscerale per il Non è più solo questione di un fisico filiforme che per mix and match in ogni sua fondere maschile e femmi- uno più formoso, il classico forma, il tailleur torna alla nile quindi, ma di contam- A partire dal primo di ottobre 2017, l'ufficio del COM.IT.ES di Detroit si è completo è infatti una risor- COM.IT.ESspostato a: -Detroit informa ribalta, confermandosi un 51424 Van Dyke Ave., Ste. 7 inare stili differenti coni- sa fondamentale da serbare la comunitàShelby che Township, a MI partire 48316 dal autentico caposaldo della ugando l’aplomb e il rigore con cura nel guardaroba. I seguenti01 ottobre contatti rimangono uguali:2017, il nostro moda in grado di risolvere numero telefonico dell'ufficio 586-991-0193 del tailleur ad accessori nuovoindirizzo di posta indirizzo elettronica [email protected] è 51424 Van ogni situazione con il mini- dallo spirito rock, stampe Ma se per le donne più Dykesito web: http://comites Avenue-Ste.-Detroit.weebly.com 7, Shelby mo sforzo. E non solo per i asciutte è piuttosto semplice orario d'ufficio al pubblico: lunedì e venerdì dalle 13,00 alle 16,00. irriverenti e tessuti sontuosi. Township, Michigan 48316. look più formali! Un esempio? Punta tutto su individuare il tailleur per- La nuova sede è sempre fetto, quali sono le scelte Che tu lo preferisca con la un completo giacca-pan- situata su Van Dyke Avenue, migliori quando si hanno gonna o con il pantalone, talone realizzato in ricco Tailleur elegante a nord di 23 Mile Road, al 2 curve generose da valo- riscopri dunque il piacere velluto colorato e abbinalo a Per le situazioni che richie- ° piano del Shelby Business rizzare senza esagerare? di indossare un tailleur una t-shirt con stampe icon- dono un dress code parti- Center. Indirizzo E-mail: Per i fisici curvy, il tailleur anche nel tempo libero, iche e ironiche. Una collana colarmente chic, il tailleur è comitesdetroit1@gmail. semplice e tinta unita è nelle serate più glamour o importante e un paio di sicuramente una soluzione a com; Sito Internet: http:// sempre la scelta migliore, nelle cerimonie, per outfit tacchi alti faranno il resto! dir poco impeccabile. Comites-Detroit.weebly.com. mentre andrebbero evitate easy-chic assolutamente L’orario di ufficio al pubblico Tailleur per l’ufficio Tagli puliti e charme senza accuratamente fantasie senza tempo né età. Pronta? non è cambiato: dal lunedì tempo ne fanno infatti un troppo sgargianti o tessuti Che abbia inizio la caccia al La cornice più naturale per al venerdì, dall’ 1:00 alle 4:00 alleato elegante e raffinato sontuosi, come velluti o completo perfetto! il look in tailleur: l’ufficio. PM. Per qualsiasi informazi- Nato infatti come completo da tenere nell’armadio e one, si prega di chiamare il sfoderare all’occorrenza, perfetto per le situazioni MODA numero 586-991-0193. formali, per pratica eleganza quando si ha la necessità continua alla pagina 3 MARZO 2018 Italian American Cultural Society PAGINA 3

Continua da pagina 2 a uno spezzato composto Canzoni italiane immortali, la nostra classifica da cropped pants ampi e La Liberazione, giacca leggermente lunga Italiani popolo di spa- nostra storia? Quelli che per guito a un soggiorno in un broccati. Il classico nero - si con fusciacca in vita? Con ghetti pizza e mandolino: un motivo o per un altro albergo di Sorrento, proprio sa - assottiglia una figura gli accessori giusti, clutch o non è un luogo se hanno cambiato il modo di nella stanza che anni prima più di qualsiasi altro colore, maxibusta e tacchi altissimi, ci riflettete, a noi italiani interpretazione della musica aveva ospitato il tenore ma anche tinte più decise, sarai raffinata come non piace il buon cibo e la bella italiana. Sceglierne 13 non Enrico Caruso, poco prima come il vinaccia o il blu, mai! Tra i tessuti più ricchi musica, intendiamo quella è stato facile ma proviamo a della morte. seria che va oltre la bella spiegarvelo noi. possono aiutare a valorizza- su cui puntare ci sono di Qui i proprietari dell’alber- melodia. Parole significative re le fisicità più importanti. sicuro il velluto o le stampe 13. Azzurro go gli raccontarono degli che si separano dalle note Per quanto riguarda le linee jacquard, per un affascinate Testo di Vito Pallavicini, ultimi giorni della vita del per diventare vere e proprie è solo questione di gusto contrasto tra la pulizia delle musica Paolo Conte e Mi- tenore e della sua passione poesie. Questa, insieme al e buon senso, anche se ci linee e la ricchezza della chele Virano. per una giovane a cui dava cibo, è una tradizione tutta sono ovviamente scelte texture del materiale. Un lezioni di canto. Riproposta italiana. Inserito nell’album omoni- bijoux scelto con cura, come da decine di artisti anche se più felici di altre. Se ami il mo “Azzurro/Una carezza in una bella spilla o una colla- Il cantautorato italiano ha la versione di Dalla resterà tailleur composto da giacca un pugno”, entrambi pubbli- na importante, completerà il una storia decennale che ci la più intensa. e gonna ad esempio è bene cati nel maggio 1968 dalla look conferendo all’insieme accompagna ancora oggi sapere che una longuette casa discografica di propri- 10. Destra Sinistra un’allure da vera diva. con le nuove generazioni. dalla vita un po’ alta ha una età di Adriano Celentano. Autore: Giorgio Gaber forma a dir poco perfetta Con questa classifica abbia- per rendere più sottili le mo voluto fare un tuffo nel La canzone è entrata subito Pubblicata nel 1994, nell’al- curve generose, mentre se Mondiali di passato immaginando quale nell’immaginario collettivo bum dal vivo “E pensare che preferisci il pantalone punta sarebbe stata la classifica degli italiani, nonostante c’era il pensiero” riproposta decisa su una forma classi- calcio 2018 di Itunes qualche anno fa, non appartenesse al genere in versione registrata in ca, che sappia valorizzare Per i tifosi italiani i mesi perché dai 45 giri ai down- tradizionale e melodico, studio nell’album “La mia il lato b senza però fasciare di giugno e luglio saran- load e Spotify ne è passata questo pezzo è diventata la generazione ha perso”. canzone più famosa all’es- troppo. Il tocco immanca- no molto difficili. Dopo di acqua sotto i ponti, ma Una canzone sempre al pas- tero, superando “Volare” e bile? Un paio di scarpe col sessant’anni la nazionale nonostante il tempo, certe so coi tempi che vuol met- “‘O sole mio”. tacco, che aiutino a slanciare italiana non sarà presente al canzoni sono comunque tere ironicamente in risalto rimaste impresse nella storia la figura qualsiasi scelta tu mondiale. Un trauma che 12. Je so pazzo le presunte differenze tra faccia. della musica. si riproporrà sicuramente Autore: Pino Daniele destra e sinistra politiche. durante Russia 2018, che dal Roba vecchia o sempre Tratto dall’album Pino Un’ analisi di come le due 14 giugno al 15 luglio vedrà attuale? Daniele, fu pubblicato come fazioni con il tempo abbia- i protagonisti del calcio Molti troveranno questi singolo nel maggio del no perso i propri ideali fino mondiale sfidarsi per alzare titoli banali o obsoleti, ma 1979. Lanciato al Festival- a diventare quasi la medes- la Coppa del mondo. Detto pensate davvero che le bar, riscosse un’immediata ima cosa e la differenza stia che noi saremo spettatori, nuove generazioni conos- popolarità e di seguito solo in determinati atteggia- il mondiale di Russia sarà cano questi cantautori? anche l’album. menti e modi di fare. un grande spettacolo, con Conoscere e sapere quali Con il successo ottenuto 9. Almeno tu nell’universo Brasile, Germania, Spagna e sono le radici della musica iniziò a farsi strada un Artista: Mia Martina Francia che possono contare passata è il miglior modo nuovo genere musicale che per capire quella del pre- Autore: Bruno Lauzi (testo), sui favori dei pronostici. lo stesso Daniele ha definito sente. Maurizio Fabrizio (musica) Attenzione all’Argentina di Taramblù, cioè un mix tra Tailleur per cerimonie Messi, che viste le difficoltà La maggior parte dei can- tarantella, blues e rumba. Scritta nel 1972 ma deposi- tata nel 1979, rimase inedito nel qualificarsi non è tra le tanti d’oggi probabilmente 11. Caruso Ha calcato le pedane più a lungo, in quanto Lauzi de- favorite, e al Belgio, squadra non esisterebbe se non si Autore: Lucio Dalla esclusive, persino sui red siderava che a cantarlo per che cresce di anno in anno fossero ispirati a quelli dei carpet in chiave smoking decenni scorsi. Per non Incisa nel 1986. Presenta- primo fosse proprio Mimì. al femminile. Perché allora ma che non può contare ta per la prima volta alla parlare delle cover, tutte Nel 1989, quando si diffuse non optare per un tailleur sul blasone delle grandi. Rassegna San Martino le 13 canzoni elencate qui la tematica della ricerca di anche per una cerimonia? Poi c’è sempre il Portogallo Arte di San Martino Valle sotto sono state riproposte un punto di riferimento la Sarà sufficiente giocare con di Cristiano Ronaldo, che Caudina, è tratta dall’album almeno una volta da altri canzone fu ripescata e incisa tessuti e linee particolar- dopo l’Europeo di Francia live “DallAmeriCaruso” artisti. da Mia Martini, che la pre- mente girly per ottenere vorrebbe conquistare l’en- e ha raggiunto la seconda Quali i sono quindi i sentò al Festival di Sanremo un risultato glamour e chic nesimo trofeo, il più impor- posizione in classifica per pezzi più celebri che tutti nello stesso tempo. tante, della sua meravigliosa due settimane. dovremmo conoscere Canzoni Hai mai pensato ad esempio carriera. perché appartengono alla Il pezzo è stato scritto in se- continua alla pagina 4 PAGINA 4 Italian American Cultural Society MARZO 2018

Continua da pagina 3 in una stanza/La notte” e tival. Esattamente quattro immagina un incontro tra ripetutamente diceva di nell’album omonimo. anni dopo nel 1971, il brano i due a distanza di anni: si voler andare in America per Canzoni, venne cantato da Dalida a mette in evidenza il cambia- vivere il “sogno americano”. Nello stesso anno, fu Canzonissima. mento fisico e psicologico La mia risposta era sempre pubblicato anche dal suo di quell’anno, ottenendo il contrastando l’innocenza “pensa ad andare a scuo- autore sul singolo “Il cielo Il testo parla di una perso- Premio della Critica e una che caratterizzava i loro la..!”. Quando il suo ultimo in una stanza/Però ti voglio na che, stanca della vita di grandi apprezzamenti da incontri da bambini con i anno di liceo e’ iniziato, bene”. Mina, all’inizio poco campagna e del lavoro nei parte del pubblico. sentimenti più adulti. mi ha detto: “Ricordati che convinta, decise di registrar- campi, è decisa a prendere voglio andare in America La canzone è degna di la solo dopo averla sentita tutto e partire per la città, dopo che mi diplomo”. E restare negli annali della eseguita al pianoforte dallo per cercare nuove oppor- Nuova redattrice cosi’ ha fatto. musica italiana perché ha stesso Paoli. tunità professionali ed italiana Ivan, il primo della nostra segnato il ritorno in auge inseguire nuovi sogni: per 5. La donna cannone famiglia ha lasciato l’Italia di Mia Martini, dopo quel fare questo, però è costretto Artista: Francesco De Gre- nel 2013. Mia figlia Alessan- turbolento periodo di os- a lasciare la persona amata gori dra e suo marito Frances- tracismo nei suoi confronti, che non lo seguirà. che senza dubbio è una Pubblicato nel 1983. Il co, lavoravano e vivevano 2. Bocca di rosa delle migliori interpreti di brano è conosciutissimo, ma a Roma quando nel 2015 Artista: Fabrizio De Andrè sempre. non tutti sanno che in realtà ricevetti una telefonata, e la donna cannone è ispirata Autore: Fabrizio De Andrè e altri due membri della fa- 8. Se telefonando miglia lasciarono l’Italia per Artista: Mina da un articolo di cronaca in- Gian Piero Reverberi titolato “La donna cannone raggiungere Ivan. Dopo che È entrata nell’immaginario Autore: Ghigo De Chiara molla tutti e se ne va”. mio padre ci ha lasciati, io e e Maurizio Costanzo per il collettivo italiano, tanto che Cari lettori, mia madre abbiamo deciso testo e Ennio Morricone. L’articolo raccontava la crisi l’espressione “bocca di rosa” sono Frances Battaglia e di tornare in America e di un circo ormai orfano è entrata nel linguaggio riunire la famiglia, con le Mina presenta il brano per sarò il vostro nuovo redat- del suo numero di maggior comune, anche se erronea- nostre quattro valigie (due la prima volta in televisione tore per la sezione italiana successo, dato che il protag- mente rispetto al testo della ciascuno). durante la sedicesima pun- del giornale Italian Ameri- onista era fuggito per inse- canzone, in senso metafori- Adesso lavoro per Mauro tata di Studio Uno del 28 can. Lasciate che mi pre- guire un suo grande amore. co si riferisce a una prosti- Engineering, ho ritrovato la maggio 1966. Tra il 1966 e il senti. Sono nata e cresciuta Un evento del tutto nuovo tuta. in Metro Detroit, da mer- compagnia dei miei vecchi 1967 il singolo raggiunge la considerando che a quell’ep- Infatti la storia di bocca di avigliosi genitori calabresi, amici e ho anche fatto dei 14ª posizione nella classifica oca “le regole del circo” rosa narra la vicenda di una nati in provincia di Reggio meravigliosi nuovi amici. delle vendite settimanali. avevano molte restrizioni forestiera, soprannominata Calabria ed emigrati qui Amo la moda, il design, non permettevano eventi di 7. La Cura appunto “Bocca di rosa”, negli anni cinquanta. Percio’ il cioccolato, e “parlare” questo tipo. Artista: Franco Battiato che, arrivata nel paesino sono cresciuta in un ambi- proprio come ogni buon ita- lo-americano. È per me un Scritta in collaborazione 4. Ma il cielo è sempre più di Sant’Ilario, con il suo ente multi culturale. grandissimo piacere avere con il filosofo Manlio blu comportamento passionale Negli anni ‘80, essendo una l’onore di poter collaborare Sgalambro. È uscita per la Artista: Rino Gaetano e libertino, ne sconvolge la persona avventurosa, mi alla redazione del Italian prima volta con l’album di quiete. sono trasferita a Reggio Cal- Pubblicata nell’estate 1975. abria dove mi sono innamo- American giornale. Battiato “L’imboscata” nel Il testo si basa su paral- 1. La canzone del sole 1996. rata delle temperature miti, lelismi che esprimono le Artista: Lucio Battisti del sole e del Mar Mediter- contraddizioni della società Il brano si rivolge ad una Pubblicato nel novembre raneo. Mentre vivevo lì ho (economiche, sociali ecc). persona amata con evo- 1971, è il brano più famoso fatto diversi lavori e dopo Patronato In mezzo a tutte queste cazioni ed esortazioni alla di Battisti, colonna sonora aver studiato a Roma sono disuguaglianze però abbia- ITAL-UIL guarigione facendo leva sul di tante serate con gli amici, diventata un’insegnante di potere assolutamente tera- mo la fortuna di avere tutti Il Patronato ITAL-UIL insomma chi è che non ha inglese per poi aprire la mia continuerà ad assis- peutico della musica e delle lo stesso cielo e lo condivi- scuola di lingue “Speak in”, mai avuto un amico/a che tere la comunità con parole, ricorrendo a sugges- diamo nonostante tutto. ancora operativa a Reggio ha provato a strimpellare gli questioni di pensioni tioni filosofiche e esotiche. 3. Ciao amore ciao accordi di questa canzone? Calabria. Artista: Luigi Tenco Ho avuto due figli, Alessan- italiane, procure, ecc. 6. Il cielo in una stanza Mogol ha spiegato che dra e Ivan, entrambi cittadi- al Centro Culturale Artista: Gino Paoli La canzone è purtroppo è l’ispirazione per il testo del ni Italiani e Americani. Nel Italo Americano ogni nota per essere indissolubil- brano arrivò ripensando ad “Il cielo in una stanza” è un frattempo, i miei genitori giovedì dalle 10:00 alle mente legata al suicidio di una vacanza estiva trascorsa brano musicale composto tornarono a Reggio Cal- 12:00. Per ulteriori Tenco, avvenuto a Sanremo da bambino a Silvi Marina, dal cantautore Gino Paoli, abria dopo essere andati in informazioni si prega di il 27 gennaio 1967 subito dove conobbe un’amica pubblicato la prima volta pensione dalla Ford Motor dopo l’esclusione del brano chiamata “Titty”. contattare la Sig.ra Rita per l’interpretazione di Company. stesso dalla finale del Fes- Barile 734-421-3460. Mina nel 45 giri “Il cielo Nel testo della canzone si Mio figlio, crescendo,