October Events Demonstrate Why ICC Plays an Important Role in the Italian

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Published 11 times annually by the Italian Community Center 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Become a member of the Italian www.ICCMilwaukee.com Community Center and you will receive NOVEMBER 2019 • VOL. 41, NO. 4 home delivery of this publication. Your address label will be placed here. – CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED – October events demonstrate why ICC plays an important role in the Italian American community and community-at-large Student Italian Immersion Day Moonlight Bocce Tournament

Fifth graders from Emerson School learned how to make homemade pasta from scratch during one of the Student Italian Immersion Day activities organized by the ICC Culture Committee and put up by volunteers. The volunteer in- With discotech-style lights, glowing bocce balls and luminated court rails, dee- structors here were Sophia Michalovitz (on the left end of the table) and Rosalie jays playing music to get players in the groove and tasty food and drinks, the Ferrante (on the right). More photos and a story on Monday, Oct. 7 event ap- ICC Membership Committee delivered a fun evening of “Moonlight Bocce” on pear inside this issue. Emerson is a Milwaukee Public School located on the city’s Saturday, Oct. 4. Nine teams played in the bocce tournament with three teams northwest side. (Times photo by Tom Hemman) winning prizes. Look for more photos inside. (Times photo by Henry Musto) Festival di Danza e Cultura

On Thursday, Oct. 17 before the ICC’s general meeting, consin Sister State Exchange Program. The three other members were treated “Festival di Danza e Cultura,” a cel- group came from the Milwaukee area. They included the ebration of “Italian American Heritage Month” (October) Nefertari African Dance Company, Academia de Danza Cosa c’è dentro? and a preview to the 76th Holiday Folk Fair International, Mexico and Tradizione Vivente: The Italian Dance Group Nov. 22-24. Four ethnic dance groups including one from of Milwaukee. Members of all the dance groups that per- What’s inside?

Japan. The Japanese group was Minami Gyotoku formed at “Festival di Danza e Cultura” are seen here. Find UNICO Ladies, Pompeii Men Hanagumi from Ichikawa City in the Chiba Prefecture of more photos inside this issue. (Times photo by Tom Hem- donate for dinner page 2 Japan. The group was here through the 29th Chibu – Wis- man) Chef/Restaurateur Lidia Halloween Dance Bastianich coming to ICC page 2 Italian culture to be well brings out cast of represented at Folk Fair page 3

costumed characters Special ‘buy-one-get-one’ membership deal ends The ICC Membership Committee Nov. 30 page 4 hosted a Halloween Costume Dance on Saturday, Oct. 19. The party Special yudetide plans for brought up many costume-wearing Dec. 13 Movie Night page 4 characters. Seen in the photo on the Oscar winner, Green Book, right are the costume prize winners. showing for free Nov. 8 page 5 We will identify them in photos inside this issue. The event proved to be en- President’s message page 6 joyable for people of all ages. (Times Moonlight bocce pages 12-13 photo by Tom Hemman) UNICO Ladies and Pompeii Men show their support for ICC’s Thanksgiving dinner for the poor

Tony Lupo, chairman of the Italian Community dral. The donations were presented at the ICC’s gen- UNICO Ladies’ Community Projects Chair Ann Ro- Center’s annual Thanksgiving dinner for the poor, eral membership meeting on Oct. 17. The Milwau- mano (on left) and UNICO Ladies’ Vice President received checks from the Milwaukee Ladies of kee Ladies of UNICO through its Community Sophia Michalovitz. In the other photo, Tony is ac- UNICO and the Pompeii Men’s Club to help buy the Projects Committee donated $150. The Pompeii cepting the check from Dave Doern of the Pompeii food that will be bought for the event on Sunday, Men’s Club made a $200 contribution. In the top left Men’s Club. An article on the dinner appears on Nov. 10 at the Open Door Cafe at St. John’s Cathe- photo: Tony Lupo is accepting the donation from the page 7. (Times photos by Tom Hemman) 2020 schedules of Italian societies and organizations that meet at ICC are needed ASAP The 2020 meeting and social • Mail them to Hemman, ICC, 631 this request may experience difficulty is not available for individual meet- event schedules of all of the societies, E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI in securing the accommodations they ings or private parties. The room is clubs and organizations that regularly 53202-5916. most desire. available for members to enjoy at all use the Italian Community Center for Groups that fail to comply with Please note: The Members Room times that the ICC is open. their activities are needed by the ICC, Bartolotta Catering and The Italian Times. ICC Business Manager Laurie Bisesi uses the information to coor- dinate room scheduling with Bar- tolotta Catering. Times Editor Tom Hemman needs the information to provide an accurate reporting of events in the monthly calendar published in each issue of the newspaper. All groups are asked to submit their schedules, including the starting time of all events as soon as possible. The goal is to have the schedules from all societies, clubs and organizations by Nov. 30. Please submit your schedule using any one of these methods: • Send it via email to Hemman at [email protected]. • Drop off your schedule in person at the ICC.

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PAGE 2 – NOVEMBER 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Multi-cultural event is weekend of Nov. 22-24 Italian culture to be showcased at Holiday Folk Fair by ICC Culture Committee and volunteers, Tradizione Vivente and I Bei Bambini By Gina Jorgensen eral public from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fri- guarding the past, honoring the pres- Vivente. ICC Culture Committee Chair day, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat- ent, embracing the future. It provides The three-day event features the Preparing to serve as the repre- urday, Nov. 23 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. an opportunity for cultures from all All Nations Theater with traditional sentatives of Italian culture at the Sunday, Nov. 24. over the world to showcase their tra- music and dance; the World Cafè of-

76th annual Holiday Folk Fair Inter- ditions, heritage, and languages that fering traditional dishes; the Interna- There will continue to be an Edu- national are volunteers from the Ital- are unique and meaningful to them, tional Stage where young people cation Day program on Nov. 22 dur- ian Community Center and its that call them together, that celebrate perform their ethnic dances; the ing which thousands of students from Culture Committee, members of their traditions, their stories, their Tanzhauz (Music Pavilion) where at- all over Wisconsin will be participat- Tradizione Vivente, the Italian Dance music, and songs and dances. tendees dance and sing along with a ing before the fair officially opens to Group of Milwaukee, and its youth Folk Fair chefs will share their variety of musical stylings; the Cof- the public. group, I Bei Bambini. culture through “The Language of fee House where patrons enjoy a bev- The Folk Fair will take place Fri- Folk Fair details Heritage Foods,” with such names as erage and baked goods while day, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. The theme for the 76th annual pierogi, borscht, maultaschen, pancit, listening to talented musicians; Her- 24 in the Wisconsin Expo Center at Folk Fair is “Celebrate the Culture of crepes, strudel, tiramisu, koshari and itage Lane, with unique traditions and State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Language: Indigenous and Heritage.” fufu. customs through interactive exhibits; Ave., West Allis. (See separate article on theme.) The Among the numerous cooking the International Bazaar, where cul- ICC volunteers will operate a cul- Fair continues its tradition of being a demonstrations over the weekend tural artifacts create a unique shop- ture booth under the guidance of Cul- community of communities. Since its will be ones led by Lisa DeSanctis ping experience; and the Chef’s ture Committee Chair Gina beginning, it has been a keeper of our assisted by Mark DeSanctis, both Stage featuring local chefs preparing Jorgensen. Tradizione Vivente and I rich and diverse living heritage, safe- longtime members of Tradizione traditional cuisine. Bei Bambini will perform. Tradizione Italian participation Vivente will also be in charge of an The culture exhibit, operated by Italian cafè. Gina Jorgensen named Holiday the ICC Culture Committee and its Advance tickets for the event, volunteers, will feature displays and priced at $10, are available at the Folk Fair Honorary Chair information on how Italians celebrate ICC. Admission during the fair will Gina Jorgensen, chairperson of language. It will focus on how the be $14 for adults, $10 for seniors (62 the Italian Community Center Cul- Italian language has infused Ameri- and over with an ID) and children ture Committee, has been named can culture from food, music, names (ages 6-12). Children, age 5 and honorary chairperson of the 76th of cities and much more. There will under, will be admitted for free. The Holiday Folk Fair, Nov. 22-24. be interactive activities for fairgoers Folk Fair is also offering free admis- In her capacity, she will serve as to explore and experience. sion to military personnel (with a mil- the official spokesperson for the Folk Folk Fair guests can dine at the itary ID). Family four-pack tickets Fair. Italian food booth, operated by are available in advance for $36 and Gina is already scheduled for a Tradizione Vivente. The booth will can be purchased online only at Nov. 20 interview on TMJ4’s “Morn- feature: Cavatappi pasta with a bread- www.folkfair.org. You can go to the ing Blend” where she will talk about stick; cavatappi with meatballs and link and find lots of great information the Folk Fair in general and then breadstick; meatball sandwiches; Ital- about dance, food, tradition and highlight what the representatives of ian sub sandwiches; arancini (rice more. Italian culture, dance and food are balls) and pizza, along with several The Folk Fair is open to the gen- doing at the fair. Gina Jorgensen favorite dessert options such as can- noli (regular and chocolate), tiramisu, and pizzelle. This year, the Italian café will offer handmade Italian Here’s why the 2019 Holiday Folk Fair sodas. Peter Sciortino Bakery will pro- is celebrating the culture of language vide the Italian fare once again. Their Italian food offerings have constantly Our world’s languages are being digenous people throughout the ceremonies. It provides people with been a favorite of fair-goers. lost. Every 14 days a language dies. world. With that in mind, the 76th a sense of identity and continuity, Besides operating the Italian food Experts believe only half of the Holiday Folk Fair International has and it safeguards, promotes, sustains booth, Tradizione Vivente will be 7,000 languages spoken today will chosen the theme “Celebrate the and develops cultural diversity and performing each of the three days. I survive to the end of the 21st cen- Culture of Language – Indigenous human creativities. Bei Bambini will perform on Sunday tury. Many of these languages have and Heritage.” The Holiday Folk Fair continues only. not been recorded and when they Languages play a vital role in an to be a community of communities. disappear, they will take with them a individual’s daily life, not only as a For 76 years, it has been a keeper of Folk Fair tickets wealth of knowledge about history, tool for communication, education, our rich and diverse living heritage, available at ICC culture, the natural environment, social integration and development, safeguarding the past, honoring the plus valuable scientific, medical and but also as a repository for each per- present and embracing the future. It Tickets for the 2019 International botanical knowledge. son’s unique identity, cultural his- provides an opportunity for cultures Holiday Folk Fair, Nov. 22-24, are Why is this important? Language tory, traditions, rituals, memory, from all over the world to showcase available for purchase at the Italian defines a culture, through both the unique modes of thinking, meaning their traditions, heritage and lan- Community Center office. people who speak it and what it al- and expression. Language is based guages that are unique and mean- Tickets are $14 for adults, $10 for lows speakers to express. Words that on systems of sound (speech), ges- ingful to them, that call them senior citizens (62 and older with an describe a particular cultural prac- tures (sign language), visual/graphic together, that celebrate their tradi- ID) and free for military personnel tice or idea rarely translate precisely symbols (writing) and Braille writ- tions, their stories, their music, (with a military ID) and for children into another language. Languages ing (tactile). songs and dances. (5 years and younger). have rich oral cultures with stories, While humans have the ability to Holiday Folk Fair chefs will Tickets can also be ordered by songs and histories passed on to learn any language, they only do so share their culture through the “Lan- going to www.folkfair.org. younger generations; many have no if they grow up in an environment guage of Heritage Foods” with such written forms. where language exists and is used by names as Pierogi, Borsch, Pansit, With the extinction of a lan- others. Language is therefore de- Crepes, Strudel, Tiramisu, Koshari Deadline for our guage, an entire culture is lost. Much pendent on communities of speakers and Fufu. December 2019 issue of what humans know about nature where children learn language from Tradizione Vivente, the Italian is encoded only in oral languages. their elders and peers. They then Dance Group of Milwaukee, I Bei All advertising copy, news stories People, especially indigenous peo- transmit that language to their own Bambini, the Children’s Italian and photos for publication in the De- ple, who have interacted closely children. Dance, and volunteers representing cember 2019 issue of The Italian with the natural world for thousands People have had to flee their the Italian Community Center will Times must be submitted to the editor of years often have profound in- homeland with nothing but the present Italian culture, heritage, lan- no later than Monday, Nov. 11. sights into local lands, plants, ani- clothes they were wearing. They lost guage and food. All materials can be emailed to mals and ecosystems; many still their entire families and had to leave The Holiday Folk Fair is Friday, editor Tom Hemman at undocumented by science. all their family heirlooms behind but Nov. 22-24 at the Wisconsin Expo- [email protected] or It is for this reason the United they have brought their languages, sition Center at State Fair Park in sent to The Italian Times, 631 E. Nations dedicated 2019 to raising their stories, proverbs, legends, West Allis. For more information, Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202. awareness about languages of in- myths, songs, prayers, chants and visit www.folkfair.org. For more information, call 414-223- 2189.

THE ITALIAN TIMES NOVEMBER 2019 – PAGE 3 Holiday special on Italian Community Center memberships runs through Nov. 30 The Italian Community Center “BOGO2019.” (Unfortunately, we We are hoping that this will be a tion of our Italian American heritage. Membership Committee is still busy are not able to run this on the website great holiday gift for family and If you have any questions, please finding ways to add value to our yet.) If needed, we will then have a friends who are not currently mem- feel free to leave a message with the memberships. We have surpassed our beautiful certificate for you to give as bers. office and we will get back to you as first goal of 1,000-plus memberships a gift to the new member. They can Now is the time to take advantage soon as possible to answer all your and are well on our way to hitting the then fill out a membership form and of this special offer because it is the questions. next goal of 1,500! activate their membership with the only time of the year we will offer it. – Submitted by Bill Stocks and Our ongoing second Friday of the certificate to complete their member- Let’s get as many people as possible Mary Anne Ceraso-Alioto, ICC month “Movie Nights” have been a ship. to share in the support and celebra- Membership Committee huge success. We have added “Moonlight Bocce” and member Showing Three Tenors Christmas video, then caroling in the Ward dances. For our holiday season, we are going to once again offer the buy- Special yuletide plans announced for one-membership and get-one-free promotion. If you are going to be re- newing your membership anyways, Dec. 13 ‘Movie Night’ you can renew it and get a free mem- The Italian Community Center and non-members – note the special where Italian sausage sandwiches, bership to give to anyone who is not Membership Committee has an- starting time for the video – 6:30 p.m. beer, wine and soft drinks and the a current member. Please note: The nounced exciting holiday plans for instead the usual 7:15 p.m. – in the usual concession fare will be avail- free membership must be going to a the free December “Movie Night” on bocce court room. Doors will open at able for purchase. Hot chocolate will non-member and not someone who Friday, Dec. 13. It will begin at 6:30 6 p.m. also be on the menu that night. currently has a membership because p.m. with the showing of The Three The concert video features José After the concert video, attendees our goal is to bring in new members Tenors Christmas in Vienna (1990) Carreras, Placido Domingo and Lu- will be invited to join Membership to share our Center. concert video, following by caroling ciano Pavarotti singing a mix of sa- Committee members in caroling in Now through Nov. 30, you can get in the Historic Third Ward. cred and popular Christmas songs the Historic Third Ward. two memberships for the price of Membership Committee Chair separately, in duets and as a trio. “Hopefully, you will agree with us one. Please write somewhere on the Mary Anne Ceraso-Alioto requests Membership Committee volun- that this is a great way to get into the form or mention when you call in: that interested attendees – members teers will operate a concession stand holiday spirit,” Ceraso-Alioto said. “Come and see these legendary tenors sing, then join us for caroling in the Ward.” Winter bocce season to start

week of Jan. 6 After a break for the holiday season, bocce leagues are ready to start up again at the Italian Community Center in January. Get your team together now. The winter bocce season gets un- derway the week of Jan. 6. Teams of senior players can register to play in either a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon league. Teams with any combination of males and females can register to play in a league on Mon- day, Wednesday or Thursday nights. The regular season lasts eight weeks. After the regular season ends, the first-place finisher in each league plus the four teams that are determined to have the best second place record (based on regular season record and total points scored) will compete in the championship playoffs. The tournament is scheduled for Monday, Mar. 9 at 7 p.m. If you’re interested in registering a team to play in a winter league, here are a few things you need to know. There are two sets of player registration fees. The lower fee is for players who are members of the ICC. That fee is $30 per person per league season. The non-member registration fee is $40 per person per league season. Each team must consist of at least four players, with one player designated as the team captain. Each league is interested in having eight teams. That way every team can compete each week. Team registration forms are available by calling the ICC office at 414- 223-2180 or by picking one up at the ICC. The form can also be emailed to you. League coordinators are: John Alioto (Monday night), Craig Lieber (Tuesday afternoon), Tony Tarantino (Wednesday night), Jeannie Prindi- Continued on page 9

PAGE 4 – NOVEMBER 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Green Book, 2019 Oscar winner for Best Picture, to be shown for free on ICC’s ‘Movie Night’, Friday, Nov. 8 Green Book, the biographical served as Shirley’s driver and body- comedy-drama that won for Best Pic- guard. ture at the 2019 Academy Awards The film was written by Peter Far- will be shown at the Italian Commu- relly, Brian Hayes Currie and Valle- nity Center’s “Movie Night” on Fri- longa’s son, Nick, based on day, Nov. 8. Admission is free (as interviews with his father and always). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Shirley, as well as letters his father with the film starting at 7:15 p.m. in wrote to his mother. The film is the Bocce Court Room. named after The Negro Motorist Food, snacks and beverages will Green Book, a guidebook for be available at the concession stand African-American travelers written operated by the Membership Com- by Victor Hugo Green. mittee. The items for sale include Synopsis Italian sausage sandwiches, wine, The film revolves around Shirley, beer, soft drinks and typical movie who is about to embark on a concert theater snacks. tour of the openly and legally segre- Green Book gated Deep South in the fall of 1962. Set in 1962, the film is inspired by In need of a driver and protection, he the true story of a tour of the Deep recruits Tony Lip, a tough-talking South by African American world- bouncer from an Italian American their clashing attitudes to life and for the Best Picture, Best Original class classical and jazz pianist Don neighborhood in the Bronx. Neither ideals. However, as the disparate pair Screenplay, and for Best Supporting Shirley (played in the film by Maher- is enthused about working with the witness and endure America’s ap- Actor (Ali). The film also won the shala Ali) and Italian American other. Together, the snobbishly eru- palling injustices on the road, they Producers Guild of America Award bouncer Frank “Tony Lip” Vallelonga dite pianist and crudely practical find a newfound respect for each for Best Theatrical Motion Picture, (played by Viggo Mortensen) who bouncer can barely get along with other’s talents and start to face them the Golden Globe Award for Best together. In doing so, they nurture a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, friendship and understanding that the National Board of Review award would change both of their lives and for best film of 2018, and was chosen last throughout their lifetimes. as one of the top 10 films of the year Acclaim and awards by the American Film Institute. Ali Green Book received numerous also won the Golden Globe, Screen accolades and nominations, and at the Actors Guild and BAFTA awards for 91st Academy Awards won Oscars Best Supporting Actor.

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THE ITALIAN TIMES NOVEMBER 2019 – PAGE 5 A message from Joseph T. Emanuele, Italian Community Center President Dear Members: dent Immersion Day program. It’s Gina for all of her efforts. We’re completing a busy month something we do annually that costs Educational and cultural events of October at the Italian Community money but it rewards us with a lot of like these are something we are re- Center. It started out with a fun event, goodwill in the community. It’s an quired to do to retain our nonprofit our Moonlight Bocce Tournament, event that allows us to show young ethnic organization designation. and ended with another fun event, our people what our Italian heritage and I want to thank the Pompeii Men’s Halloween costume dance. Spliced in culture is all about. Club for making a donation to repaint between, we held a free educational The same could be said about the the Pompeii Chapel. It’s something event for local grade school students, ethnic dress festival that was held be- that needed to be done. The ICC also showed our free monthly movie, had fore the start of our October general had the chapel re-carpeted. Overall, the Pompeii Chapel repaintd, held an meeting. The ethnic dance festival it is looking much brighter and re- ethnic dance festival and conducted served as a prelude to the Holiday freshed now. Take a look the next the installation of our newly elected Folk Fair. Our members have told me time you come to the ICC. open at 6:30 p.m. with the movie officers and board members. how much they liked it and that they I look forward to working with showing at 7:15 p.m. A month like this gives someone would like to see more of these kinds our newly installed officers and di- I’d like to ask you to consider who might be interested in becoming of events incorporated with our gen- rectors. We have a lot of work to do. making a donation for the annual a member a good idea of what the eral meeting. Thankfully, one of the issues that Thanksgiving dinner for the poor that ICC is all about. Our Culture Committee Chair won’t need to be discussed is a bit of is put on by our volunteers at the I’m proud of volunteers who or- Gina Jorgensen was the chief organ- ground contamination on the far Open Door Cafe meal site at St. ganized and participated in the Stu- izer of both of these events. I thank south side of our property. We re- John’s Cathedral. Your donation ceived word from the Wisconsin De- helps to buy the food that is served at partment of Natural Resources that the event. If you can donate, call the Are you ready for this the issue won’t need to address unless ICC office at 414-223-2180 or see the we want to develop that area of our article in this next issue. There’s a lot land. of turkey and all the fixings that exciting holiday season? If you haven’t attended our free needs to be bought. What doesn’t This holiday season is full of ex- with caroling Movie Night yet, I suggest that you come through in donations come out citing and fun events, including our Now, to our December ICC come to our next one on Friday, Nov. of the coiffeurs of the ICC. The din- BOGO (Buy-One-Get-One) mem- Movie Night. We are excited to an- 8. We will be showing the 2019 ner is Sunday, Nov. 10, so get your bership promotion that ends Novem- nounce that we will be showing “The Academy Award-winning film, donations in soon. Thank you. ber 30th. The Italian Community Three Tenors Christmas Concert” Green Book. It’s an excellent motion – Joseph T. Emanuele Center Membership Committee has then venturing out into the Third picture based on a true story. Doors ICC President brought back the ever-popular two Ward to serenade its residents with memberships for the price of one dur- our holiday caroling! What a won- ing the months of October and No- derful way to start the holiday sea- Bylaws amendment vember. son. We will have words, music and Now is the time to finally come up hot chocolate to make the wandering proposed to establish Festa with a gift for that special someone concert so much more fun. Make who is impossible to buy for nor- sure to join us on December 13th at mally. Give them a membership to 6:30 p.m. for the movie with caroling Advisory Committee as an the ICC. It is definitely the gift that immediately after for a fun-filled gives so much more all year long. We night of Christmas music and hot official standing committee have music, movies, bocce and, of drinks! Be sure to bring your friends course, food (think Taste of Italy and and family for this incredible event! By Thomas Hemman bers attending the Nov. 21 general Festa Italiana with four free tickets). No need to be a member, but it sure Times Editor meeting, which starts at 6:30 p.m. A Make sure if you want to sign up new helps. For many years now, the presi- two-thirds vote of the attending members to take advantage of this – Submitted by dents of the Italian Community Cen- members is required to approve an awesome offer by November 30th! Bill Stocks and ter have appointed members to a amendment. December Movie Night Mary Anne Ceraso-Alioto Festa Italiana Advisory Committee to First, here is the current Article carry out all of the planning for the VI, Section 2: annual festival. The committee, how- “The Festa Italiana Steering Com- ever, has never been officially listed mittee is comprised of all past Italian among the standing committees of Community Center Presidents, the record as established in the ICC Con- presiding President, the presiding stitution & Bylaws. Vice President, and presiding Treas- The ICC Bylaws Committee is urer of the Italian Community Center proposing to establish the Festa Ad- and the Executive Director of Festa visory Committee as one of the offi- Italiana. In addition to the President, cial standing committees. Vice President and Treasurer of the In its proposal, the committee is Italian Community Center, the Presi- calling for the elimination of the dent of the ICC shall select one addi- Festa Italiana Steering Committee, tional member of the ICC Board of which has seldom, if ever, met in re- Directors to serve on the Steering cent years, and replacing it with Festa Committee. The four members from Advisory Committee. the ICC Board shall be its current The Bylaws Committee is calling President, Vice President, Treas- for a simple revision to Article VI, urer and one additional Board mem- Section 1.b. to replace the name ber not currently on the Steering “Festa Italiana Steering Committee” Committee drawn by random lot by with the “Festa Italiana Advisory the President of the Board from a hat Committee.” filled with names of current Board The Bylaws Committee, however, members not currently on the Steer- is proposing complete revision to Ar- ing Committee who are willing to ticle VI, Section 2 and Section 3 and serve on same. In the event that the adding a new amendment to the by- President and/or Vice President laws, which would become Article and/or Treasurer of the Board are al- VI, Section 4. ready members of the Steering Com- In order to help ICC members un- mittee by virtue of being past Italian derstand what is being proposed for Community Center Presidents, the Article VI, Section 2 and Section 3, President of the Board will then se- The Italian Times will first give you lect additional Board members by the actual wording of the current sec- random lot to replace their spots on tions followed by the proposed the Steering Committee by using the amendments. Afterward, the wording procedure described above. All of for the new amendment, establishing the Board’s randomly selected mem- Article VI, Section 4 will be pre- bers serving on the Steering Com- sented. mittee shall do so with full voting These proposed amendments are privileges and will serve for a one- scheduled to be voted upon by mem- Continued on page 9

PAGE 6 – NOVEMBER 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Support the ICC’s Thanksgiving dinner for the less fortunate Tony Lupo, chairman of the an- the meal prepared by the Bartolotta Valentina Sturdevant-Thome. She desperately in need of everything nual Thanksgiving dinner for the less Catering staff and delivered to the will accept donations at her desk dur- many of us take for granted.” fortunate, announced that donations Open Door Cafe. They also recruit ing regular business hours, Monday Persons interested in volunteering are now being welcomed for the 2019 and work among the volunteers at the through Friday. to help out at the dinner are asked to meal. event. Lupo, Zingale and Martinez will contact Lupo, Martinez or Zingale. The dinner will once again be held Anyone wishing to make a dona- be on hand to receive donations at the at the Open Door Cafe, a meal site at tion is asked to submit a check Bit of history ICC’s general membership meeting St. John’s Cathedral in downtown payable to the Italian Community This annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Oct. 10. Milwaukee. The date is Sunday, Nov. Center. Donations can be mailed to for the less fortunate has been going 10. The buffet-style meal is served the ICC, 631 E. Chicago St., Mil- “You might think that the vast ma- on since the late 1970s. It was started between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. waukee, WI 53202. Please list on the jority of people fed at this dinner are by a group called the Ragione Club ICC volunteers, led by Lupo and memo line of your check that this homeless men or jobless men, but under the leadership of such men as vice chairs Tony Zingale and Ray donation is for the “Thanksgiving that would be incorrect,” Lupo said. the late Tom Busalacchi, Dr. John Martinez, organize the dinner in con- Meal.” This will ensure that your do- “Many of the dinner attendees in re- Balistreri, Mario Bartolotta and Bob sultation with the meal site director, nation is properly credited for the cent years are women and children. Cefalu. Tony Lupo assumed the conduct the fundraising to buy a dinner. Envelopes should be directed We are seeing more and more fami- chairmanship after Cefalu’s death in complete Thanksgiving dinner, have to the attention of ICC Receptionist lies each year that are homeless and 2012. Calendar of Events November 2 – November 28, 2019

Saturday, Nov. 2 must be made by Monday, Nov. 18. Call 414-223-2180. • Italian Family History Club meeting, 10:30 a.m. Italian Community Center general meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 Friday, Nov. 22 • Italian Community Center Finance Committee meeting, 6 p.m. Holiday Folk Fair, 2 p.m. - 9 p.m., Wisconsin Exposition Center, State Fair Park, West Allis. Details in this issue. Tuesday, Nov. 5 • Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO Board meeting, 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 Holiday Folk Fair, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Wisconsin Exposition Center, State Wednesday, Nov. 6 Fair Park, West Allis. Details in this issue. • Pompeii Women’s Club Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 Thursday, Nov. 7 Holiday Folk Fair, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Wisconsin Exposition Center, State • Italian Community Center Membership Committee meeting, 6 p.m. Fair Park, West Allis. Details in this issue. Friday, Nov. 8 Thursday, Nov. 28 • Italian Community Center “Movie Night,” doors open at 6:30 p.m., • Thanksgiving Day. The offices of the Italian Community Center, Festa film at 7:15 p.m. Showing: Green Book (2018). Details in this issue. Italiana and The Italian Times will be closed in observance of the holi- Tuesday, Nov. 12 day. • Abruzzese Galileo-Galilei Society meeting/spuntino, 2 p.m. Daily and weekly classes and activities • Italian Community Center Culture Committee meeting, 5 p.m. • Bocce leagues. The fall regular seasons runs through the week of Nov. • Milwaukee Chapter UNICO National meeting, 7 p.m. 11. The championship playoffs are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 18 at Thursday, Nov. 14 6:30 p.m. • Italian Community Center Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. • Italian classes. The 10-weeklong fall semester of Italian I and Italian II Monday, Nov. 18 will conclude with classes on Tuesday nights, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12. • Italian Community Center fall bocce season championship playoffs, • I Bei Bambini, The Children’s Italian Dance Group. The children’s 6:30 p.m. Italian folk dance group rehearses on most Tuesday nights from 6 to Tuesday, Nov. 19 7:15 p.m. at the ICC. Breaks in the schedule are taken during the holi- • Bartolotta Catering, Boswell Books and PBS Milwaukee welcome au- days and after Festa Italiana through Labor Day. thor/restaurateur/TV chef Lidia Bastianich to the Italian Community • Tradizione Vivente, The Italian Dance Group of Milwaukee. This folk Center, 6:30 p.m. Details in this issue. dance group rehearses on most Tuesday nights starting at 7:15 p.m. Breaks Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the schedule are taken during the holidays and after Festa Italiana • Filippo Mazzei Greater Milwaukee Area Lodge/Order Sons & Daugh- through Labor Day. Ballate con noi! Dance with us! ters of Italy in America Board meeting, 6 p.m. • Hula hoop dance fitness classes. These classes are held on Tuesdays Thursday, Nov. 21 nights starting at 5:45 p.m. in the bocce court room. Cost: $5 per person. • Italian Community Center membership dinner, 5:30 p.m. Reservations Everyone is welcome.

THE ITALIAN TIMES NOVEMBER 2019 – PAGE 7 ICC officers and directors installed for the 2019-2020 term

Past President Gina Spang administered the oath of office to all of the Italian Community Center’s newly-elected officers and directors. Here, ICC President Joseph T. Emanuele is being sworn in by Gina. Joe will be serving his second consecutive term in the office. (All Times photos by Tom Hemman) Newly-elected directors (l –r) Joseph Jannazzo, Peter Russo, Sophia Michalovitz and Salvatore Lo Coco pledged the oath of office. Joe is an incumbent. Peter, Sophia and Sal are serving on the ICC Board for the first time. Thanks for your donations to the ICC The officers and directors of the Please note: When the ICC is in- Italian Community Center wish to formed of the death of a member, an thank and acknowledge all those who email blast is being sent out to all pledged, fulfilled a pledge, or made a members who have signed up to re- contribution to the ICC, a nonprofit ceive these email blasts as part of organization, in memory of their their membership.

loved ones. The following donations were re- To obtain information on how to ceived between September 12 and make a pledge or a donation, please October 13, 2019. call 414-223-2808. In memory of Peter Frank Sorce Peter T. and Kathy M. Sorce The newly-elected officers – all incumbents – are seen here as they were sworn Christina Sorce in. From the left: Secretary Susan DeSanctis Christiansen, Sergeant-At-Arms Joanne Sanfilippo Czubek, Vice President Rose Anne Ceraso Fritchie and Treas- In memory of urer Ted Catalano. Quentin “Queenie” Oliva Jimmy and Linda Spataro Anthony T. Machi Bill and Rita Jennaro In memory of Joseph A. Weis Anthony T. Machi In memory of Anna Basile Bruske Bill and Rita Jennaro In memory of Conrad Kaminski Bill and Rita Jennaro ICC Members: Planning to attend the dinner before the General Meeting on Thursday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m.?

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PAGE 8 – NOVEMBER 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Proposed bylaws amendments to be voted upon at Nov. 21 general meeting from page 6 from those willing to serve. If the Presented next is the current “The Festa Italiana Executive Di- year term. This amendment shall go President, Vice President and/or Article VI, Section 3: rector shall present the list of Man- into effect on November 1, 2005. Treasurer of the Board are already “The Festa Italiana Steering Com- ager appointments to the FAC and The Chairman of the Festa Italiana part of the FAC, by virtue of being mittee Chairman, with the Executive Board of Directors for approval prior Steering Committee shall be selected one of the past 3 ICC Presidents, the Director of Festa Italiana, shall pres- to their respective appointments, pro- by the members of the Steering Com- President of the Board will then se- ent an Operations Committee slate of vided they are members in good mittee. The Steering Committee is a lect additional Board Members to re- appointments to the Festa Italiana standing of the ICC.” policy making body and, as such, is place their spots by using the Steering Committee for approval The Bylaws Committee proposal responsible for appointing the Exec- procedure described above. The Festa prior to their respective appoint- to add a new amendment to the by- utive Director of Festa Italiana and Italiana Executive Director shall be ments, provided that they are mem- laws, Article VI, Section 4 reads as presenting an annual Festa Italiana the current seated ICC President. All bers in good standing of the Italian follows: budget, subject to the approval of the members of the FAC shall do so with Community Center.” “The Chairperson/Director of the Board of Directors of the Italian full voting privileges and will serve a Here is the proposed Article VI, FAC shall present a financial report Community Center. The Festa Ital- one-year term starting November 1 Section 3: update, at all Board meetings.” iana Steering Committee shall be re- through October 31 of the following sponsible for overseeing all functions year. The FAC is responsible for pre- of Festa Italiana, including the Festa senting an annual Festa Italiana Italiana Operations Committee.” budget, subject to approval of the Welcome new Italian

Board of Directors of the Italian Here is the proposed amendment Community Center. The FAC shall be to Article VI, Section 2: Community responsible for overseeing all func- “The Festa Advisory Committee tions of Festa Italiana, including (FAC) is comprised of the President, Festa Italiana Managers. Vice President, Treasurer, one board Center members! member chosen at random and the past 3 immediate ICC Presidents. The Winter bocce The following persons became members of the Italian Community ICC President will randomly draw Center between September 12 and October 14, 2019. Benvenuti (Wel- the name of an ICC Board Member season set come!) from page 4 Michael and Denise Zanella and son, Michael III of Mansfield, TX ville (Thursday afternoon) and Chris Anthony Schlass of Shorewood, WI (Kit) Nelson (Thursday night). All of these events take place at the People can contact Bocce Coordi- Jim Jaymes of Shorewood, WI Italian Community Center unless nator John Alioto at Judy Henderson of Oak Creek, WI [email protected] or 414-745-7523. otherwise indicated.

ICC’s free “Movie Night” Friday, Nov. 8 6:30 p.m., doors open, 7:15 p.m., showing of film, Green Book (2018)

Bartolotta Catering at the ICC, Boswell Books, PBS Milwaukee present Lidia Bastianich Tuesday, Nov. 19 6:30 p.m.

Holiday Folk Fair International Friday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, November 24 Wisconsin Exposition Center State Fair Park

ICC Members’ Christmas Party Thursday, Dec. 12 6 p.m., social reception, 6:30 p.m., dinner

ICC’s free “Movie Night” Friday, Dec. 13 6 p.m., doors open, 6:30 p.m., showing of concert video The Three Tenors Christmas in Vienna (1999), then caroling in the Historic Third Ward

ICC’s Children’s Party wit La Befana Saturday, Jan. 4 Noon

ICC’s Il Grande Carnevale To be announced.

ICC’s St. Joseph’s Day Luncheon Thursday, Mar. 19 Noon

ICC’s “A Taste of Italy” Sunday, Apr. 26 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Festa Italiana Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19 Summerfest Grounds

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THE ITALIAN TIMES NOVEMBER 2019 – PAGE 9 ICC volunteers presented Italian immersion program for MPS fifth graders

The ICC’s Italian Immersion Day program for the Milwaukee Public School, started out with a group northwest side at 9025 W. Lawrence Ave. (All Times 30 students from Ralph Waldo Emerson School, a photo in the galleria. Emerson School is on the city’s photos by Tom Hemman)

Students started here with their Ellis Island experience. Students played the roles of early 1900’s Italian immigrants arriving at Ellis Island after completing the long journey from their homeland. Volunteer Lena Zingale and Culture Committee Chair Gina Jorgensen served as the first set of Ellis Island officials to meet the immigrants. They checked in the immigrants as they entered the immigration center. Playing the role of Ellis Island nurses, Carol Martinez and Barbara Lupo checked the immigrants for head lice.

All the immigrants needed a doctor’s exam. Volunteers Tony Lupo and Ray Martinez played the roles of doctors.

While Italian language was implemented throughout the Ellis Island experience, at this table students had a chance to learn Italian words through puzzles.

The students were given a multi-media presentation on the immigration expe- Immigrants had to take a loyalty oath. Here’s Lena Zingale adminstering the rience by Sabrina Lupoli, a teacher at the Milwaukee Italian Immersion School oath to two of the immigrants. (Victory K-8) and Christine Cannestra Conley.

PAGE 10 – NOVEMBER 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Mary Anne Ceraso-Alioto and ICC President Joe Emanuele fulfilled the role of the officials who reviewed the passport credentials of each immigrant. Weeks before Italian Immersion Day, the students were given a passport similar to ones Valorie Sanfilippo Schleicher gave the students a brief history lesson on the Ital- that Italian immigrants brought with them when they arrived in America. The ian immigrant experience pertaining to those who settled in Milwaukee. After students had to fill out certain areas of the passport, all of which was questioned the lesson, she led them into the west corridor to view and discuss the Italian for verification by these Ellis Island officials. immigrant and family photos on both sides of the hall.

Marie Lieber gave the Ralph Waldo Emerson School fifth graders an overview on the history of the game of bocce, how the game has evolved and how to play. Marie’s husband, Craig, provided his assistance once the students began playing.

One thing the students learned immediately is how rapidly the ball rolls on the carpeted bocce courts.

Students learned how to make fresh pasta and roll the dough from Rosalie Fer- rante.

Students received instruction on performing Italian dance, a tarantella, from Susie DeSanctis Christiansen, a longtime member of Tradizione Vivente, the Italian Dance Group of Milwaukee.

After completing the Italian immersion experience program, the students were treated to a spaghetti and meatballs lunch, prepared and served by the Bartolotta Catering staff.

Students learned how to use a pasta cutting machine from Sophia Michalovitz.

THE ITALIAN TIMES NOVEMBER 2019 – PAGE 11 ICC’s Moonlight Bocce Tournament is a fun time for all Turn off the regular bocce court Committee Chair. “With the music lights. Turn on the disco lights. Crank playing, everyone was having a great up the music. Start dishing out the time playing bocce and enjoying a pizza and Italian sausage sandwiches. great night of camaraderie.” Now you are ready to enjoy “Moon- At the end of the evening, cash light Bocce” at the Italian Commu- prizes and trophies were awarded to nity Center. the players on the teams that finished That’s actually what nine fun-lov- in first, second and third place in the ing teams of bocce players did on tournament. Saturday night, Oct. 5. They were First place went to the team whose joined by volunteers from the Mem- players included Jesus Mireles, Pat bership Committee, who organized Mireles, Kathy Lyons and Denny the event. Lyons. “The free pizza and Italian Here are several photos taken by sausages were a great hit,” said Mary Henry Musto at the event. Anne Ceraso-Alioto, Membership

Three of the volunteers for the event are seen here (l - r): Chris Conley, Mary Anne Ceraso-Alioto and Louise Au.

PAGE 12 – NOVEMBER 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES These are your Fall 2019 Moonlight Bocce Tournament champions. From the left: Jesus and Pat Mireles and Kathy and Dennis Lyon. Each received $20 and The second place team: Jack Juraska, Bill Stocks, Matt Simmons and Brian a first place trophy. Podolski. Their prizes: $15 each and a second place trophy.

The third place team: Rose Anne Ceraso Fritchie, Joe Emanuele, Liz Ceraso and Christine Catalano. They received $10 per player and a third place trophy.

Welcome new Italian Community Center members!

The following persons became members of the Italian Community Center between September 12 and October 14, 2019. Benvenuti (Wel- come!) Michael and Denise Zanella and son, Michael III of Mansfield, TX Anthony Schlass of Shorewood, WI Jim Jaymes of Shorewood, WI Judy Henderson of Oak Creek, WI

Times photos by Henry Musto Pompeii Men’s Club gives new look to the Pompeii Chapel at ICC The Pompeii Men’s Club recently center. The project was completed for had the Pompeii Chapel repainted to just under $1,000. give a new fresh look to the Chapel Pompeii President Lazzaro said, located near the Italian Community “The Pompeii Men’s Club Board of Center’s main entrance. The new Directors felt that it was important to paint scheme matches the rest of the have the Chapel renewed. It has al- newly refurbished look of the ICC. ways been the Pompeii Men’s intent The Pompeii Men’s Club also had since the ICC was established that we water marks repaired to make the keep our religious heritage in our chapel look like brand new. Addi- hearts. The Pompeii Chapel repre- tionally the Italian Community Cen- sents the fact that our Italian heritage ter had the Chapel carpeted with the and community is tied to our reli- same carpeting used in the rest of the gious beliefs.”

THE ITALIAN TIMES NOVEMBER 2019 – PAGE 13 Festival di Danza e Cultura presented at ICC as a preview to the Holiday Folk Fair In honor of October’s national Committee, the event featured per- The dancers hail from Ichikawa All of the groups will be perform- designation as Italian American Her- formances by three local ethnic dance City, Japan. ing at the 76th Holiday Folk Fair In- itage Month and as a precursor to the groups and performers from the The other dance groups that per- ternational, Nov. 22-24, at the 76th Holiday Folk Fair International, Chiba region of Japan. formed in order of the appearance Wisconsin Exposition Center at State the Italian Community Center hosted Minami Gyotoku Hanagumi, the were: Nefertari African Dance Com- Fair Park. “Festival di Danza e Cultura” on Japanese group here through the pany, the Academia de Danza Mex- The performances preceded the Thursday, Oct. 17. Chiba – Wisconsin Sister State Ex- ico and Tradizione Vivente, the October general membership meet- Organized by the ICC Culture change, was the first to perform. Italian Dance Group of Milwaukee. ing.

Minami Gyotoku Hamagumi of Ichikawa City (Chiba), Japan, performed a traditional folk dance titled “Yosakoi Sõran.” (Photo by Christina Ziino)

Nefertari African Dance Group performed a pil- Mali to Mecca, the Holy City. They traveled across mind, soul and body. (Times photo by Tom Hem- grimage dance, “Lamban,” where King Mansa Kan the blistering hot desert. It is customary to wear man) Kan Musa led devout Muslims on the journey from white when doing this dance as a sign of purity of

PAGE 14 – NOVEMBER 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Members of Academia de Danza Mexico performed a dance named “Guerrero,” South American styles with colorful dresses and festivity celebrations. (Times named after a Mexican state close to the southern border of the country along photo by Tom Hemman) the Pacific Ocean. It is a traditional dance of the indigenous which incorporates

Tradizione Vivente, the Italian Dance Group of Milwaukee performed two lively dance centralized around the beat of the tamburello, a large Sicilian ver- dances, “Ntintiri” a Sicilian dance of lost and found love and “Tamburello, a sion of the typical tambourine. (Times photo by Tom Hemman UNICO Ladies report on busy months The Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO For our September general meet- MCHS. munity Center. The Wisconsin have had a few busy months. During ing, the Milwaukee County Histori- Since October is designated as Lutheran High School Choir will per- our August general meeting, Steve cal Society was featured. The Italian American Heritage Month, the form again. The theme for the choir’s Daily of the Chudnow Museum gave presenter was Kevin Abing, Ph.D. Ladies of UNICO displayed its his- performance is “Sing Positive.” The us an interesting insight into the mu- His talk was magnificent to the tory and ideas for the future. choir is directed by Ned Goede. seum, which features a collection of Ladies of UNICO since our organi- Christmas party More information on this event eclectric items from 1913 to 2005. zation’s records, with those of the On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Ladies of will be announced soon. The exhibits are ever changing. The Milwaukee Chapter UNICO National UNICO joined by the Pompeii – Submitted by museum is located at 839 N. 11th St., and memorabilia from the Italian Women’s Club will hold our annual Sophia Michalovitz Milwaukee. Community Center are stored at the Christmas party at the Italian Com- UNICO Ladies Vice President

THE ITALIAN TIMES NOVEMBER 2019 – PAGE 15 Fun time had by all who attended ICC’s first Halloween costume dance

Liz Ceraso and her “friend” worked at the admission desk.

Seen here are some of the early arriving guest and volun- Costume Dance that held was on the evening of Saturday, teers at the Italian Community Center’s first Halloween Oct. 19.

Even the youngest attendees got out on the dance floor. Here is little Ana Jackson, niece of Jenna Alioto.

Times photos by Tom Hemman

Deejay Sam Alioto of Alioto Entertainment played several line dance. A wide variety of danceable music was played songs that allowed party-goers to get out on the floor and all night.

Before the costume judges made their final decisions on prize winners, those decked up paraded around the Festa Ballroom.

PAGE 16 – NOVEMBER 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES How often have you attended a Hal- loween costume party with live deejay music that was a fun time for the young and old? Well, that happened on the evening of Oct. 19 when the Italian Com- munity Center’s Membership Committee hosted the organization’s first-ever Hal- loween costume dance. Many of those who attended came in costume. Prizes were awarded for these deemed to be the best. The deejays from Alioto Entertainment – Sam and John Alioto – played music that got everyone out on the dance floor. Volunteers operated a food stand where people could buy such treats as an Italian sausage sand- wich, nachos, candy, soft drinks, beer and wine. Immediately when an attendee entered the Festa Ballroom, they knew they were at a Halloween party with the variety of decorations that committee members put up. “While we were hoping for a bigger attendance, it seems that everyone who came had a good, fun time,” said Mary Anne Ceraso-Alioto. The costume winners were: Beau Schur for children’s costume, Alec Ja- cobi for teen costume, Rose Anne Fritchie for adult costume and Claire Hanel and McKenzie Edwards for group costume. A $50 check and a trophy was given to the winners. Pictures of all the winners accompany this article. The costume judges were Tony and Barbara Lupo and Tony and Lena Zin- gale.

Photo to the right: Alec Jacobi, decked out as a Titan soldier won “Best Teen Costume.”

Times photos by Tom Hemman

Judges selected “DJ Marshmallow” Beau Schur for “Best Child Costume.” Beau was celebrating his 8th birthday at the party.

Dressed as Ursala, the villianeous sea witch from Disney Picture’s “The Little Mermaid,” ICC Vice President Rose Anne Fritchie captured the prize for “Best The “Best Group Costume” prize went to Claire Hanel and McKenzie Edwards Adult Costume.” dressed as “Dead Farmer and Live Farmer.”

THE ITALIAN TIMES NOVEMBER 2019 – PAGE 17 Quentin “Queenie” Oliva led an exceptional life By Thomas Hemman Quentin’s daughter, Connie, said Times Editor her father never talked in detail about Quentin Oliva never allowed the the hardships that he and his family hardships that he had to endure from must have endured because of the early on to impact his life. The long- early death of his father and he spoke time member of the Italian Commu- little of his experience and hospital- nity Center, who everyone knew as ization for his back burns during “Queenie,” died Sept. 27 at the age of World War II. “That’s just the way 94. people of his generation were,” she Quentin was born to John and said. Concetta Oliva in the coal-mining After his military discharge, territory of western Pennsylvania. Quentin came back to Milwaukee His father was a coal miner. By the and first worked at Jos. Schlitz Brew- time Quentin turned 5 years old, his ing Co. He also earned his high father had already contracted black school diploma. On June 12, 1948, he lung disease. married Roselea Francaviglia at St. Knowing that he would not live Rita Catholic Church on Milwau- long because of the disease, John de- kee’s Lower East Side. cided to move the family, which in- In 1949, Quentin became a mem- cluded eight children ranging in age ber of the Milwaukee Police Depart- from 6 months old to 14 years old, to ment. He primarily served as an This picture was taken of Roselea and Quentin Oliva at Festa Italiana in 2015, Milwaukee where relatives could officer in the Downtown Milwaukee the last year they served as volunteers. (Times photo by Tom Hemman) help Concetta raise the family. area. He retired in January 1988. active volunteer with his wife at the of the now-defunct John D’Amore The day after the Oliva family ar- Quentin attended St. Rita Church Pompeii Sacred Art Tent during the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Both rived in Milwaukee, John died. from the time he and his family came years that it was managed by the late organizations held their meetings at Quentin went on to attend Cass to Milwaukee. Throughout the years Mario A. Carini. the ICC. Street School and Lincoln High he was a very active member, serving In November 1996, the Eagles “He was a good father, a wonder- School in Milwaukee before enlisting as a trustee and member of the parish Businessmen’s Luncheon Club rec- ful husband and loyal to friends,” his in the United States Marine Corps council and was in charge of St. ognized Queenie as its “Italian Per- daughter Connie said. “I don’t know during World War II. He served in the Rita’s festival for eight years. For nu- son of the Year.” The club was part of how many people came up to us at southwest Pacific corridor, a major merous years, he coordinated volun- the Fraternal Order of Eagles. It an- his funeral and said ‘Your dad helped battlefront with the Japanese. teers and cooked for the church’s nually recognized persons of various us so much.’ It was a lot more than In 1945, while he was on duty, a spaghetti dinners and other events ethnic groups for their service and we ever knew.” plane crashed into a tent where he where food was served. Everyone commitment to the community. Queenie is survived by his wife of was stationed. Quentin helped to res- wanted to know Queenie’s recipe for Queenie was a member of the 71 years, Rosalea, his daughter, Con- cue and pull out from the infermo as his spaghetti sauce. American Legion Police Post for 70 nie, and his son, John (Bridget), his many military and non-military per- As a member of the ICC, he years. He was a member and presi- grandson Christopher, and other rela- sonnel as possible. In the process, he served on the Nominating Commit- dent of the now-defunct Solomon tives and many lifelong friends. sustained severe burns to his back tee, including three times as chair- Juneau Club. He was also a member and had to be hospitalized. He was man. He was a member of the among the 45 individuals who suf- Theodore Mazza Community Service fered severe burns. Unfortunately, 13 Award Committee and volunteered were killed in the incident. for “A Taste of Italy” fundraiser and Talking turkey Although efforts were made, the Memorial Day service at the Ital- Quentin and others who helped to ian American Veterans Memorial on By Blaise Di Pronio So how did we end up with turkey rescue victims were not given mili- the ICC grounds. At the latter event, Imagine for a moment if there and its trimmings? Turkeys were tary decoration because the plane he was in charge of organizing vol- would have been Italians on the probably not on the menu at the 1621 crash was registered as a non-combat unteers to prepare and serve the food Mayflower what we would be eating celebration by the Pilgrims of Ply- incident. after the ceremony. He also was a on Thanksgiving Day this month? I mouth that is considered the first During his hospitalization, member of the volunteer crew that would bet that it would involve Thanksgiving. There were definitely Quentin’s unit fought in the costly did various painting jobs at the ICC. blends and mixtures of olive oil, gar- wild turkeys in the Plymouth area. Battle of Iwo Jima. At Festa Italiana, Queenie was an lic, pasta, parmesan cheese and basil. The best existing account of the Pil- Nothing exotic, just the basics, grims' harvest feast comes from ma’am. Today, these ingredients are colonist Edward Winslow's first-hand Scholarships awarded to two taken for granted. But the Pilgrims account of the first Thanksgiving but were not Italians, and it took a few it included no explicit mention generations before we enjoyed some the Pilgrims gathering "wild fowl" students by Pompeii Men’s Club pasta aglia e olio. Continued on page 23 The Pompeii Men’s Club awarded ing continuing his or her Catholic ed- scholarship of $2,500 each to Gabriel ucation. Sanchez and Antonio Del Valle at a Antonio is attending Thomas dinner event held at Meyer’s Restau- More High School and Gabriel is Word Search: rant on Sept. 10. going to Marquette University High The award is open to Catholic School. Thanksgiving Time grade school students who will be The Pompeii Men’s Club has by Blaise Di Pronio furthering their education by attend- awarded this scholarship to worthy ing a Catholic high school. The fol- applicants the last six years. lowing criteria is used: a combination Learn more about the club on of grade point average, financial Facebook at Pompeii Men’s Club or need, school attendance, and how the visit its website: pompeiimensclub applicant answers questions regard- .com.

Joe Palmisano (center), Pompeii Men’s Club Scholarship Committee Chairman, is seen here with this year’s recipients, Antonio Del Valle (left) and Gabriel Sanchez. (Photo provided by Pompeii Men’s Club) To find Word Search solved, turn to page 21

PAGE 18 – NOVEMBER 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Pompeii Women’s Club report The Pompeii Women’s Club’s day card was signed for sending to Fr. The Pompeii Women’s October chairing various activities. Thanks to September dinner meeting took place Tim Kitzke in honor of his 60th birth- dinner meeting will be on Wednes- all of them. We appreciate your pres- on Sept. 25 at the Italian Community day celebration. A $50 check was in- day, Oct. 30 at Alioto’s Restaurant in ence along with your efforts. Center and was catered by Bartolotta cluded with the card. Fr. Tim is our Wauwatosa. Chairing the dinner will The club has always been a very Catering. President Suzanne Wypi- other Chaplain. The club sincerely be board member Ashley Guttuso. giving and supportive club. Anyone jewski greeted the attendees and appreciates both Fr. Tim and Fr. Mike Guests are asked to bring school sup- interested in joining should contact asked our Co-Chaplain, Father Mike for their presence and guidance. plies that will be donated to area the ICC. The ICC will pass along Hammer, for our prayer before din- Following a closing prayer by Fr. schools. The October meeting will be your contact information to our pres- ner. Mike, the activity of the night – the club’s scholarship awards dinner. ident. A Board roll call was then taken BINGO – was played with prizes Non-members are welcome to attend. Get well wishes to all who have by Recording/Corresponding Secre- being awarded along with potted The Pompeii Women’s Club is been ill. tary Rosalie Giano, Treasurer Maria plants as door prizes. very fortunate to have gained some – Submitted by D’Amato was called on for a brief Thanks to President Suzanne and new and younger members in the last Mary G. (Mineo) Winard treasurer’s report. President Suzanne Secretary Rosalie for their chairman- couple of years, some of whom are P.R. Chair informed the members present that ship of the September dinner meet- now officers, board members and Pompeii Women’s Club during the last board meeting, a birth- ing, which had an Autumn theme.

Here are longtime Pompeii Women’s Club members Pauline Cannestra (seated) and Ann (D’Amico) Skoczynski.

Words in a word by Blaise Di Pronio

How many words can you make with the letters in the word “TURKEY”?

______The Pompeii Women’s Club wishes everyone a wonderful and safe Autumn and Thanksgiving holiday season. Answers on page 21

THE ITALIAN TIMES NOVEMBER 2019 – PAGE 19 La Pagina Italiana Coordinato da Blaise Di Pronio Il giorno del ringraziamento La prima volta che venne festeg- zione della Festa del Ringraziamento di Novembre (nel 2016 è stato il 24 Piatto tradizionale del Ringrazia- giato il Thanksgiving Day (Giorno ai Padri Fondatori. novembre, nel 2017 il 23, mentre nel mento sono per molti le patate dolci, del Ringraziamento) in Nord Ame- Nel menù di quel primo Ringra- 2018 sarà il 22), perché il presidente unite allo zucchero, spezie e burro, rica, fu nel 1578 quando l’esploratore ziamento americano ci fu sicura- Abraham Lincoln dichiarò questo girato in una casseruola e qualche inglese Martin Frobisher arrivò nel mente qualche pietanza che divenne giorno come festivo, nella sua famosa volta con malva. nuovo continente e ordinò una ceri- tradizione per le feste – tacchino e Proclamazione di Ringraziamento del Altri piatti vegetariani, insalate, monia per ringraziare Dio per la pro- zucca – insieme ad altre carni bian- 1863. seguiti dalla tradizionale torta di tezione data al suo gruppo durante la che, carne di cervo, ostriche, mollu- In molti tavoli americani, il tac- zucca e panna montata. In molte fa- lunga e pericolosa attraversata ocea- schi, pesci, torte di cereali, frutta chino ripieno è ancora l’orgoglio del miglie la fine di un Ringraziamento nica. secca e noccioline. pasto per il Ringraziamento. Solo tradizionale è ritirarsi in una sedia co- Tuttavia, gran parte dei moderni Gli americani celebrano la festa negli Stati Uniti, più di 40 milioni di moda per allentarsi la cinghia. nord-americani associano la tradi- del Ringraziamento il quarto giovedì tacchini sono consumati durante il E perche’ il tacchino? La storia weekend festivo ogni anno. dei tacchini risale al popolo degli Az- Solitamente è accompagnato dal techi, nelle Americhe appena conqui- Chiamami tacchino sugo e dal ripieno. Nella costa est il state, che li offrirono in dono agli ripieno di ostriche è tradizionale, spagnoli che li importarono in Eu- In inglese il nome del tacchino è Non è così: infatti alla fine del Tre- come quando in passato i crostacei ropa. In breve tempo la sua presenza turkey, (la stessa parola che - in In- cento, in Turchia non c’erano tac- erano economici e abbondanti nel divenne così consueta da far dimenti- glese - indica anche la Turchia). chini. mare. care a tutti la sua provenienza. Anche il nome italiano è Dindio, in Nel sud si trova con ripieno di fo- Ironicamente, l’americanissimo alcune zone, mentre il nome Tac- Il tacchino, in realtà, è rimasto caccia al granturco, mentre nel nord tacchino è stato poi “reimportato” più chino si rifà anch’esso alla Turchia: ignoto agli europei fino alla scoperta degli Usa puoi trovare il Wild Rice di un secolo dopo sulle coste del o forse no… dell’America. Era una bestia selva- (spezia nordamericana) tra gli ingre- Massachusetts dai Padri Pellegrini tica – e lo è ancora – distribuita (in dienti del tacchino. del Mayflower che hanno dato inizio La storia di come mai un animale circa sei specie diverse) in tutta l’A- La salsa di mirtillo è tradizionale, al suo consumo intensivo. focus.it e un paese del mondo abbiano lo merica del nordest, mentre un’altra fatta con bacche fresche o congelate. – Source: tuttoamerica.it stesso nome è interessante, anche specie, più rara, era presente anche in perché apre un vaso di Pandora di America centrale. Gli aztechi lo uti- altre lingue in cui, in questo caso, le lizzavano da più o meno mille anni strade di zoologia e geografia s’in- come animale da cortile – ne parla Nel giorno del trecciano in modo curioso. Si tratta - anche il conquistatore Cortes – e il ovviamente - di un coacervo di evi- tacchino aveva una parte importante denti malintesi. Una premessa: in ita- nella loro mitologia, dato che era una ringraziamento: Antica liano, ‘tacchino’ è un nome di origine delle manifestazioni di Tezcatlipoca, onomatopeica, che viene cioè dal il dio ingannatore (gli aztechi chia- preghiera di ringraziamento verso dell’animale, stando a quel che mavano il tacchino maschio huexo- dice il vocabolario Treccani. Un lotl, da cui il nome con cui l’animale altro nome con cui veniva chiamato è chiamato oggi in Messico, guajo- degli Indiani d’America è però ‘gallina d’India’ o ‘pollo d’In- lote). Era importantissimo per loro, dia’ (‘dindio’, in alcune regioni, tal- in quanto costituiva quasi pratica- La Terra: Siamo tutti grati a no- pace e di forza. Con una sola mente, volta divenuto dindo): vedremo dopo mente l’unica fonte di carne. stra Madre, la Terra, perché dà a abbiamo salutare e ringraziare la tutti noi che abbiamo bisogno per la vita degli alberi. perché... vita. Lei appoggia i piedi mentre si Quindi, insomma, gli inglesi arri- Il sole: Ora inviamo saluti e gra- cammina su di lei. Ci dà gioia che Tornando al tacchino e alla Tur- varono nell’America settentrionale, zie al nostro fratello maggiore, il lei continui a curausi di noi come ha chia, l’animale si chiama turkey negli videro il tacchino e lo chiamarono… sole. Ogni giorno immancabilmente fatto fin dall’inizio dei tempi. A no- Stati Uniti - zona di cui è originario - ‘Turchia’? No: qualcosa ancora non si percorre il cielo da est a ovest, stra Madre, ci invia saluti e ringra- ma anche nel Regno Unito. E quindi torna. Infatti è più complicata di così. portando la luce di un nuovo giorno. ziamenti. la ragione del nome va cercata nella Lui sia la sorgente di tutti i fuochi storia inglese. La prima domanda che Gli inglesi videro il tacchino per Le Acque: Rendiamo grazie a della vita. Con una sola mente, in- ci si potrebbe porre è: è la Turchia a la prima volta forse in Europa, dove tutte le acque del mondo per tem- viamo saluti e grazie al nostro fra- portare il nome di un uccello terri- gli spagnoli lo portarono verso il prare la nostra sete e fornire a noi la tello, il sole. colo, oppure viceversa? Visto che la 1520, forse direttamente nel Nuovo forza. L’acqua è vita. Sappiamo che La Luna: Abbiamo messo le no- Turchia è troppo vicina all’Europa Mondo, e lo confusero con qualcosa il suo potere in molte forme - ca- stre menti insieme e rendere grazie per essere rimasta fuori fuoco troppo che avevano già visto (come succede scate e la pioggia, nebbie e torrenti, a nostra nonna più antica, la luna, a lungo, e dato che ‘Turkey’ era una spessissimo e non solo con gli ani- fiumi e degli oceani. Con una sola che illumina il cielo notturno. Lei è parola che si usava fin dalla fine del mali): la faraona (uccello del Fa- mente, inviamo saluti e grazie allo la leader delle donne in tutto il Trecento per indicare l’Anatolia, la raone, da Marco Polo), che in effetti, spirito d’acqua. risposta va da sé. Si potrebbe pensare biologicamente parlando, è un ani- mondo, e lei governa il movimento che i mercanti inglesi cominciarono male imparentato col tacchino (fanno Le Piante: Ora ci rivolgiamo delle maree oceaniche. Con lei mi- a importare tacchini in Inghilterra parte dello stesso ordine, i galliformi, verso i vasti campi della vita vege- suriamo il tempo, ed è la Luna che dalla Turchia, e quindi l’animale insieme alle galline e alle quaglie). E tale. Comel’occhio può vedere, le veglia su l’arrivo dei bambini qui prese il nome dal paese d’origine. gli inglesi chiamavano la faraona piante crescono, fanno molti pro- sulla Terra. Con una sola mente, in- (che è originaria dell’Africa) ‘pollo digi. Essi sostengono molte forme viamo saluti e grazie alla nostra di vita. Con la nostra mente riuniti, nonna, la Luna. della Turchia’, perché la faraona ar- rendiamo grazie e aspetto con im- rivò in Inghilterra dal Madagascar at- Le stelle: Rendiamo grazie per le Il giorno più pazienza di vedere la vita delle traverso la Turchia, a metà del Stelle che si trovano sparse in tutto piante per molte generazioni a ve- Cinquecento, anche se poi pare ab- il cielo come gioielli. Le vediamo nire. bello biano deciso di cambiargli il nome in nella notte, aiutano la Luna ad illu- Il giotno più bello? ‘pollo della Guinea’, dalla zona del- Gli animali: Raccogliamo le no- minare le tenebre e portare rugiada Oggi. l’Africa occidentale, quando qual- stre menti insieme per inviare saluti ai giardini e le cose in crescita. L’ostacolo più grande? cuno li ha avvertiti della sua vera e ringraziamenti a tutti la vita degli Quando si viaggia di notte, ci gui- La paura. origine. animali nel mondo. Hanno molte dano a casa. Con la nostra mente La cosa più facile? cose da insegnare a noi come per- convocato, inviamo saluti e ringra- Un altro elemento di confusione, sone. Li vediamo vicino alle nostre ziamenti a tutte le stelle. Sbagliarsi. oltre alla somiglianza, stava nel fatto case e nei boschi profondi. Siamo L’errore più grande? Il Creatore: Ora rivolgiamo i no- che, dopo essere stato diffusissimo lieti che sono ancora qui e speriamo Rinunciare. stri pensieri verso il Creatore, o La felicità più grande? nell’antichità, con la fine dell’Impero che sarà sempre così. Romano l’importazione della faraona Grande Spirito, e inviare saluti e Essere utili agli altri. Gli alberi: Ora rivolgiamo i no- grazie per i doni della creazione. Il sentimento più brutto? in Europa si era praticamente inter- rotta e anche quell’animale venne stri pensieri agli alberi. La Terra ha Tutto quello che serve per vivere Il rancore. molte famiglie di alberi che hanno una buona vita è qui su questa Terra Il regalo più bello? reintrodotto tra la fine del Quattro- cento e i primi del Cinquecento: fa- le proprie istruzioni e gli usi. Alcuni Madre. Per tutto l’amore che è an- Il perdono. ci forniscono riparo e ombra, gli cora intorno a noi, di raccogliere le Quello più indispensabile? raona e tacchino diventarono relativamente celebri e diffusi quasi altri la frutta, la bellezza e altre cose nostre menti insieme come una sola La famiglia. utili. Molti popoli del mondo utiliz- ed inviare le nostre parole elette di – di Madre Teresa di Calcutta insieme, in diverse zone dell’Europa. Source: pasuco.blogspot.com zano un albero come simbolo di saluti e ringraziamenti al Creatore.

PAGE 20 – NOVEMBRE 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Guerra: Conflitto globale New American son Di Donato Di Pronio nei Continenti, suddivisa in aree geo- Dal “Documento sulla Fratellanza grafiche contrapposte. Ed è, pur- By Blaise Di Pronio As I got older and maybe wiser, umana per la Pace mondiale e la troppo, una terribile realtà. Si This season of gratitude and the realization of what I had done Convivenza comune”, firmato ad combatte ovunque. In Asia si fron- thanksgiving has given me cause to became clearer. I migrated from Abu Dhabi il 4 febbraio 2019 da Sua teggiano 16 Stati coinvolgendo circa revisit and reflect upon a very spe- Italy and transitioned to the United Santità Papa Francesco e dal Grande 180 gruppi armati; in Africa una tren- cial day in my life. Although it took States. I had never abandoned Italy. Imam di Al-Azhar Ahmad Al- tina coinvolgendo oltre 250 gruppi. place quite some time ago, its I did not abandon and renounce my Tayyeb): In Medio Oriente sono coinvolti otto memory is still there as on that day heritage, my culture, my traditions, “La storia afferma che l’estremi- Stati con più di 260 gruppi. E in Eu- my nationality changed forever. my ancestry, my family. I will al- smo religioso e nazionale e l’intolle- ropa? E nelle Americhe? Non ci sono Nationality is defined as "the state ways be proud of the many things ranza hanno prodotto nel mondo, sia eccezioni, non si sta a guardare: si of belonging to a particular coun- that, like me, emanated from there: in Occidente sia in Oriente, ciò che fronteggiano rispettivamente 9 Stati try or being a citizen of a particu- the arts, the music, the literature, potrebbe essere chiamato i segnali di con una ottantina di gruppi e 7 Stati lar nation." At the age of 14, at a the Renaissance, the Romans. The una TERZA GUERRA MONDIALE A con una trentina di altri gruppi. ceremony held in the United States names: the likes of Caesar, Dante, PEZZI, segnali che, in varie parti del Intere popolazioni sono costrette Circuit Court for the Eastern Dis- Michelangelo, Fellini, Ferrari, mondo e in diverse condizioni tragi- alla fuga. Stiamo assistendo al più trict of Wisconsin, I took this oath: Fermi, Pavarotti, for example, still che, hanno iniziato a mostrare il loro grande immane esodo di masse che "I hereby declare, on oath, that evoke and arouse pride and exulta- volto crudele; situazioni di cui non si la storia ricordi! E sono circa 80/mi- I absolutely and entirely renounce tion. Italy will never leave my conosce con precisione quante vit- lioni quelli che fuggono dalle guerre and abjure all allegiance and fi- heart! But yes, I am an American. I time, vedove e orfani abbiano pro- (e dalla fame!!!). Una buona parte delity to any foreign prince, poten- don't identify as an Italian-Ameri- dotto. Inoltre ci sono altre zone che proviene dall’Africa, da una terra, tate, state, or sovereignty, of whom can. Rather, I am an American cit- si preparano a diventare teatro di cioè, da dove milioni di anni addie- or which I have heretofore been a izen who was born in Italy. nuovi conflitti, dove nascono focolai tro partì l’HOMO SAPIENS (sop- subject or citizen; that I will sup- There are different paths to di tensione e si accumulano armi e piantando l’Uomo di port and defend the Constitution American citizenship: through munizioni, in una situazione mon- NEANDERRHAL insediato nel and laws of the United States of birth in the U.S.; through parents; diale dominata dall’incertezza, dalla Continente euroasiatico), abbando- America against all enemies, for- through Naturalization; through delusione e dalla paura del futuro e nando la grande fossa teutonica del- eign and domestic; that I will bear derivation from naturalized par- controllata dagli interessi economici l’Africa Orientale, la RIFT VALLEY true faith and allegiance to the ents. The common denominator is miopi”. e si sparse per l’Universo. same; that I will bear arms on be- the end result of a citizenship I servizi di informazione e la Il popolamento dei Continenti half of the United States when re- which is the same for all in terms stampa in generale affermano che partì dall’Africa. Siamo tutti un po’ quired by the law; that I will of rights, duties and responsibili- l’11 settembre del 2001 non fu sol- Africani. Da piccoli guardavamo il perform noncombatant service in ties. Very similar to an adoption tanto il più drammatico atto terrori- Cielo con stupore; guardammo quasi the Armed Forces of the United case. Once adopted, that child is stico del Nuovo Millennio da poco increduli, incollati alla televisione, il States when required by the law; your son/daughter-period! In a iniziato, ma la fine di un’èra e l’inizio primo sbarco dell’uomo sulla that I will perform work of national sense, the very nature of the di un’altra caratterizzata da guerre, da Luna.L’uomo potrà un giorno guar- importance under civilian direction child/citizen is changed. In fact stragi, da totalitarismi, da terrorismo, dare la Terra da un Cielo libero e az- when required by the law; and that then, I was adopted by America. A da ferocissimi conflitti. zurro, non più solcato da missili e da I take this obligation freely, with- new American son allowed to par- La guerra è atrocità. La guerra è congegni minacciosi e portatori di out any mental reservation or pur- take in the “American Dream.” For morte. Parlano sempre più di fre- morte, ma da un Cielo “libero e gio- pose of evasion; so help me God." this I am forever grateful on quente della minaccia di TERZA condo”? I didn't understand all the words Thanksgiving Day and every day. GUERRA MONDIALE, spezzettata the judge pronounced but I knew I Thank you America for the good was renouncing my allegiance and you stand for and for which you are fidelity to Italy – my place of birth. deserving of pride, honor and dig- Words in a word At the end of the oath, the judge nity. My America, founded upon congratulated me and then declared the concepts of equality and oppor- from page 19 that I was henceforth an American tunity for every resident. We are a The answer: 45 words in “TURKEY” citizen. My elation was dampened society with a mosaic of many cul- 1. turkey 2. tryke 3. tuyer 4. kyte 5. ryke 6. trek 7. trey 8. true 9. somewhat by feelings of remorse at tures and many beliefs working what I thought had been a betrayal side by side sharing one nation trye 10. turk 11. tyer 12. tyke 13. tyre 14. yerk 15. yeuk 16. yuke 17. and abandonment of Italy by re- united. yurt 18. erk 19. euk 20. ket 21. key 22. kue 23. kye 24. kyu 25. ret 26. nouncing my allegiances to her. It BTW: Years after I took the took the passage of time and as- above oath, I went back to that fed- rue 27. rut 28. rye 29. try 30. tye 31. uey 32. uke 33. ure 34. ute 35. similation to overcome those feel- eral courtroom to be sworn in as an yet 36. yuk 37. er 38. et 39. ky 40. re 41. te 42. ur 43. ut 44. ye 45. yu. ings of guilt. American lawyer. Word Search: Opera insights Thanksgiving Time By Barbara Collignon sounded with shouts of Viva il caro Imagine your hobby is writing li- Sassone! (“Long live the beloved SOLVED bretti and a famous composer comes Saxon!”) and other expressions of from page 18 to your city to learn about music and approbation too extravagant to be opera in your country. If you or your mentioned. They were thunderstruck family own opera houses, so much with the grandeur and sublimity of the better. his style: for they had never known That is what happened to Cardinal until then all the powers of harmony Vincenzo Grimani when Frederick and modulation so closely arrayed Handel came to Venice. Grimani had and so forcibly combined.” already written a libretto and might Agrippina was the last composi- have thought, “Let’s get a Handel on tion Handel wrote while spending this!” Bad puns aside, Grimani had, three years in Italy. The opera is no- in fact, written a libretto about table for the domination of aria over Nerone and his mother, Agrippina, recitative. It also contains a lot of and did approach Handel to compose borrowing on Handel’s part from his music for it. Grimani was reluctant to earlier dramatic works. have his name appear on the libretto Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di given his social rank and the possible Poppea featured many of the same promoting of his own name for a pro- historical characters as Agrippina. duction in his own theatre. The opera, Grimani and Handel’s opera is an Agrippina, was produced on De- “anti-heroic satirical comedy.” De- cember 26, 1709 in the Teatro Gri- scribed as an opera about sex and mani di S. Giovanni Grisostomo and power politics, it is dark and, at the was performed 27 times before it same time, exceedingly funny! It is closed. Grimani died the following full of topical political allusions that year at about 58. reflect Grimani’s political and diplo- Handel, at the time only 24 years matic rivalry with Pope Clement XI. old, was considered a Wunderkind. It is enjoying new success as one of An early biographer, John Mainwar- the most popular operas of the ongoing, described the first performance ing Handel revival. of Agrippina in glowing terms: “The The Metropolitan Opera is per- theater at almost every pause re- Continued on page 22

THE ITALIAN TIMES NOVEMBRE 2019 – PAGE 21 Annual Torrone Festival in Cremona, Italy, celebrated Nov. 16-24 Cremona, in the Lombardia region typically made of honey, sugar, and knights, archers and jesters, all of where the re-enactment of the wed- of Italy, is the home of torrone, the egg white, with toasted almonds or whom walk through the streets of ding takes place. dessert created for the wedding feast other nuts, and usually shaped into ei- Cremona, from Largo Bocacinno to The nine-day celebration attracts of Francesco Sforza and Bianca ther a rectangular tablet or a round Piazza del Comune. an average of 250,000 visitors each Maria Visconti. From Nov. 16-24, the cake. It is at the Piazza del Comune year. historic center of Cremona hosts On Sunday, Nov. 17, the highlight dozens of food stands where it is pos- of the festival is the re-enactment of sible to taste torrone in all of its vari- the wedding between Sforza and Vis- eties: chocolate, pistachio, gelato, conti celebrated in 1441. A parade – coffee, limoncello, etc. These unique bridal procession – features over 150 desserts are made with high-quality historic characters wearing Renais- natural ingredients. sance costumes including flag throw- Torrone is a nougat confection, ers, drummers, elegant ladies and

Three popular marathons scheduled in Italy in November Marathon runners are gearing up there is a family run and non-com- for three prominent races in Italy on petitive 8 km walk. The day’s pro- the first three Sundays in November. gram is completed with a post-race pasta party and music concert. Lake Maggiore Marathon Chocolate experts and fans will Medals will be awarded in the pri- The Sportway Lake Maggiore mary marathon to the first 10 men Marathon is the first 42.195 km (26.1 flock to Turin, Nov. 8-17 and to the first five woman according mile) run on Sunday, Nov. 3. The to where they finish. Chocolate aficionados and enthu- latest creations. race starts at Verbania Pallanza in siasts will travel to Turin, Italy, Nov. There are numerous chocolate Verbania (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola The race was created to promote 8-17, for the annual chocolate fest tastings across the city with plenty of Province). and higlight the unique features and known as Cioccolatò. events for young and old. Many of attractions of the region. Encircled by With its entire course along the Master chocolatiers will come to the activities take place at the Piazza towering rock fascades and a looping Piedmont Region side of Lake Mag- Turin to demonstrate their skills and San Carlo. landscaped lakefront, Riva’s appeal- giore, the marathon is considered one ing historic core is arranged around of the most panoramic races in the Piazza III Novembre and is a medley world. The marathon is operated of maze-like streets and period fas- under the rules of FIDAL (Italian cades. Athletic Federation), IAAF (Interna- tional Association Athletics Federa- Palermo Marathon tion),EAA (European Athletic The 25th annual Palermo Association) and AIMS (Association Marathon is set to run on Sunday, of International Marathon and Dis- Nov.17. Considered a scenic low-key tance Races). marathon, it gives runners an opportunity to experience this beautiful Si- The course is considered fast and cilian city with its unique cultural and ideal for good performance. Some of architectural heritage. the world’s top marathon finish times have been recorded here. Looping twice around a half- marathon course, runners start and Garda Trentino Marathon finish at the city’s main square, Pi- On Sunday, Nov. 10, the Garda azza Pretoria. They follow a route Trentino Half Marathon takes place. that takes them past Mt. Pelegrino, The race follows a picturesque trek Mondello, down the Via de Libertà along the banks overlooking the crys- and via the courtyard of Capella talline waters of Lake Garda along Palentina, which includes narrow Si- the shore of Lake Garda starting on cilian streets, broad avenues and Baltera Street in Riva del Garda and quaint Sicilian markets. ending at III Piazza Novembre in Participants must be at least 20 Riva del Garda, Trentino. years old. Medals are awarded in var- Opera insights Along with the primary marathon, ious categories.

continued Christmas will be here soon. Give the from page 21 her son Nerone from a previous mar- perfect gift for the person that has forming Agrippina in February and riage on the throne. Joyce DiDonato everything. “Recipes My Nonna March of 2020 and you can watch it performs in the Met version and Taught Me” has easy, elegant recipes in HD cinema Saturday, Feb. 29 and sings among other arias: for the special price of 2 for $16 with Wednesday, Mar. 4 at the Marcus Non hò cor che per amarti; Theater in Mequon. Of course, you sempre amico a te sarà. FREE S & H. Take advantage of this can look for various performances of Con sincero e puro affeto holiday offer to purchase a special it on YouTube. One that is particu- io ti stringo a questo petto; gift for your family and friends. mai di frodi, inganni ed arti larly thrilling features French coun- Just send $16 for 2 cookbooks to tertenor Philippe Jaroussky, who sia trà noi l'infedeltà. portrays young Nerone and sings: FRANCENA, 125 Boyce Road, I have no heart but to love you, Col saggio tuo consiglio Centerville, OH 45458 and will always be your friend. il trono ascenderò. To this breast I clasp you 937-433-7313 • Men Cesare, che figlio. with sincerest and greatest affec- [email protected] Madre t’adorerò. tion; One cookbook is $10. With your wise counsel never let there be ‘twixt us Your cookbook collection is not complete I shall ascend the throne. neither trace of fraud, nor decep- without my cookbook. Less an emperor than a son, tion, Dedicated to my nonna who inspired you, mother, I will adore. nor any of Deceit’s foul arts. me to cook – Mangia, Mangia! Agrippina, the 4th wife of em- – Translation by BUON NATALE! peror Claudio murders him and puts Andrew Schneider

PAGE 22 – NOVEMBER 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Let’s talk turkey from page 18 turkey it was. Aside: The publication “turkey coq” (coq is French for lantic by the Portuguese. You've got for the meal, although that could just of 'A Christmas Carol' in 1843 may “rooster”), and eventually “turkey” all that? No. I'm just as confused. But as likely have meant ducks or geese. have helped solidify the turkey's for short. hang on for more since things get Still, why turkey? Turkey is a cause as a holiday delicacy when When British settlers arrived in even more bewildering. uniquely North American bird and it Scrooge benevolently sends the Massachusetts, they applied the same Turkey, which has no native gained traction and popularity as the Cratchit family a Christmas turkey. terms to the wild fowl they spotted in turkeys, does not call turkey "turkey." Thanksgiving meal of choice for Now this quandary: Why do the New World, even though the The Turks made a completely differ- Americans after Lincoln declared turkey (animal) and Turkey (country) birds were a different species than ent mistake and called it a "hindi" be- Thanksgiving a national holiday in share the same name? their African counterparts. Another cause they thought the bird was 1863. The Europeans called the Ot- source claims that Turkish traders probably Indian. So what is the bird There were also pragmatic rea- toman Empire "Turkey" because the brought Guinea fowl to England from called in India? It may be "hindi" in sons for eating turkey rather than, area (Anatolia) had been taken over Madagascar, off the coast of south- Turkey, but in Hindi it’s "tarki.” Well, say, chickens or cows. The birds are by Turkic people from central Asia, east Africa and that Spanish conquis- that sure clears things up. I tried. But large enough that they can feed a who called themselves Turks. How tadors then introduced American look at it this way: Columbus was table full of hungry family members exactly the word "turkey"(the fowl) fowl to Europe, where they were looking for India and thus called the and, unlike chickens or cows, they made its way into the English lan- combined with the “turkeys” from New World inhabitants “Indians”— didn't serve much utilitarian purpose guage is in dispute. Madagascar. thank God he wasn’t looking for like laying eggs or making milk. Un- Centuries ago, Turks from the Another linguist, argues that Eu- Turkey! Pass the drumstick. like pork, which was eaten year commercial hub of Constantinople ropeans imported Guinea fowl from Buon appetito! round, turkey wasn't so common that sold wild fowl from Guinea in West Ethiopia via the Mamluk Turks and Footnote: Turquoise is a bright it seemed like an unsuitable choice Africa to European markets, leading then confused the birds with North blue to blue-green mineral that has for a special occasion, either. So, the English to refer to the bird as American fowl shipped across the At- been used to produce gemstones and small sculptures for over 6,000 years. The word turquoise dates to the 17th century and is derived from the How to stuff an Italian turkey French turquois meaning "Turkish" because the mineral was first brought Here is a recipe for your Thanks- clear when skin is pricked. and a couple of shallots tossed with to Europe through Turkey from giving turkey with a special Italian Remove from the oven, let rest for lightly steamed green beans and pars- mines in Persia. In Italy, the gem is stuffing. Serves 12. 20 minutes loosely covered with foil, ley. Buon Appetito! called a turchese while a Turk is and carve. Serve with simple vegeta- Source: Ingredients: known as a Turco and a turkey is a bles such as caramelized mushrooms matchingfoodandwine.com 1 turkey, 10 to12 pounds tacchino. Whew! 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for coating 1 onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground pork 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, re- moved from casing 2 cups loosely packed cubed sour- dough bread without crusts, soaked in 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil 3 tablespoons pine nuts 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parme- san cheese 3 tablespoons medium-sweet Marsala wine 3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary 3 ounces pancetta(or bacon), finely chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Rinse and dry the turkey, rub the inside with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium large skillet and sauté the onion and half the garlic for about 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the pork and sausage meat. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring well, until it loses its raw pink color. Remove from heat and let cool. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, herbs, pine nuts, Parmesan, and Marsala. Add the meat and mix well. Set this stuffing aside. In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, pancetta, and remaining garlic. Mix well. Set aside. Loosen the skin of the turkey across the breast, beginning at the back of the bird, by inserting a finger under the skin and running it back and forth, side to side, then forward. Insert the rosemary-pancetta mixture under the skin and massage it around fairly evenly across the breast meat (it will provide an aromatic, delicious self-baste). Stuff the turkey and skewer the cavity closed. Place the bird on a rack in a roast- ing pan and brush or rub the skin lib- erally with olive oil, then rub with salt and pepper. Roast, basting occa- sionally with more olive oil and pan juices, for about 3 hours (figuring 18 minutes to the pound) until juices run

THE ITALIAN TIMES NOVEMBER 2019 – PAGE 23 Italian Folk Art Federation of America Conference held in Milwaukee, Sept. 27-29 The Italian Folk Art Federation of Wisconsin and the District of Colum- America was created to preserve and bia/Maryland area – attended as well Photos provided by Tradizione Vivente foster interest in Italian folk arts; to as a group from Winnipeg, Canada. research Italian folklore, traditions, Festa Folcloristica costumes, dances, songs, instru- The conference culminated on the ments, etc.; to act as a center for gath- Saturday evening of the conference ering, storing and disseminating the with a beautiful dinner dance – Festa information; and to bring together Folcloristica. Members of the Italian Italian folk performing groups and Community Center and the public at- other interested individuals. tended, and enjoyed a delicious din- IFAFA Conference ner, performances from several Every two years, an IFAFA mem- Italian folk dance groups, and danc- ber group hosts a Conference, Board ing to music provided by deejays Sal- Meeting, and Membership Meeting. vatore and John of Alioto The IFAFA conference is educational Entertainment. and enriching, as it brings together An important part of the Festa in- those who love the Italian culture. volves honoring someone from the Offered are workshops and classes in public who gives to the Italian com- every aspect of the Italian culture – munity. Members of IFAFA and Italian dance, Italian costumes and Tradizione Vivente were incredibly instruments, Italian history, art and proud to honor ICC member Chris- traditions and, of course, Italian food tine Conley for her contributions in Arts and crafts projects were among the activities at the IFAFA Conference. and cooking. It is a gathering that preserving Italian culture and her- brings together people with a com- itage in Milwaukee. She is an unsung mon cause – to keep alive the Italian hero, working tirelessly with the his- folk heritage in America. toric photos at the ICC, the Festa Ital- Members of Tradizione Vivente, iana Heritage Photo Exhibit, Festa the Italian Dance Group of Milwau- Pompeii Exhibit, with the ICC Cul- kee, welcomed people from across ture Committee, Ladies of UNICO, the country to attend the annual and at Student Italian Immersion Day IFAFA Conference in Milwaukee at the ICC. Sept. 27-29. – Submitted by Groups from several states – Cal- Susie DeSanctis Christiansen ifornia, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Illinois, Tradizione Vivente

These dancers are members of Gruppo Il Trattenimento from Des Moines, Iowa.

People attending the IFAFA Conference joined together for group dance.

Here are (l - r): Rose Purpero Spang, Christine Cannestra Conley and Marie An- daloro Lieber. Christine was honored at the IFAFA dinner on Sept. 28 for her efforts to promote her Italian culture and heritage. She is in charge of the Italian American Heritage Photo Exhibits at the Italian Community Center and Festa Italiana. The retired elementary school teacher also volunteers as an instructor I Bel Bambini, the Children’s Italian Dance Group, performed. for the ICC’s Student Italian Immersion Day.

Here is a group shot of the members of Italian dance groups from the United States and Canada who attended the IFAFA Conference in Milwaukee.

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