Carnevale Awaits Your Enjoyment on Saturday, Feb. 22 OSIA Filippo

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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 FEBRUARY 2020 • VOL. 41, NO. 7 home delivery of this publication. Your address label will be placed here. – CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED – Revelers: Carnevale La Befana makes her annual awaits your enjoyment trek to ICC for the enjoyment on Saturday, Feb. 22 of children of all ages by Susie DeSanctis Christiansen Performances: Tradizione Viven- Carnevale 2020 Chair te and I Bei Bambini to set the festive We hope you have prepared your- mood for the evening with the music, self for the Italian Community Cen- costumes and folk dancing of Italy. ter’s “Social Event of the Year,” for Costumes and masks: Throw Winter has come. caution to the wind and celebrate the Il Grande Carnevale will be held evening decked out in a costume on Saturday, February 22, 2020, be- and/or mask. ginning at 5:11 p.m., with cocktails Silent auction: We’ll once again and appetizers in the galleria. host the magnificent Carnevale silent The atmosphere will be stunning auction with many irresistible items – icy snow white with traces of me- available for bid. The auction will dieval decadence. Celebrating an run from 5:11 p.m. until 9:11 p.m, Italian tradition dating back to the first in the galleria and then in the 15th century, Carnevale will feature Pompeii Grand Ballroom. A surprise royalty, costumes and masks, dinner, live auction on one super cool mys- dancing, sweets table, performances, tery item will also be held during the a silent auction and fireworks in a evening. We, of course, accept credit full, spectacular evening. cards and checks for the winning bids, but you may also want to have All of the particulars Continuing a longtime tradition, La Befana, the jovial Epiphany Eve witch of a little cash on hand for a hilariously Dinner: Delicious sit-down din- Italian folklore, made her annual trek to the Italian Community Center to greet fun opportunity to win some cold ner and dessert by Bartolotta Cater- all the children. She had gifts for them, too. This year, she came to a brunch on hard cash. Explore the many oppor- ing. The dinner options available for Saturday, Jan. 4. Sometimes, even the parents opted to join their children for tunities. your enjoyment are: photo session that occurred towards the end of the event. More pictures from the Sensational fireworks: Cour- Brunch with La Befana can be found inside this issue on pages 12 and 13. Next • Braised short ribs of beef with tesyof Wolverine Fireworks and the month, The Italian Times will have details on the ICC’s Children’s Easter Party Yukon gold potato puree, carrots and Continued on page 6 on Saturday, Apr. 4. (Times photo by Tom Hemman) red wine reduction. • Chicken Scaloppine with lemon caper piccata, campanelle pasta and ‘Buy-A-Brick’ campaign announced seasonal vegetables. • The vegetarian option: Soft Po- Pompeii Men and Pompeii Women plan to restore lenta with stewed tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms and arugula salad. Pompeii Square monument but help is needed • Special children’s menu: Chic- ken tenders, French fries and fruit by Chuck Lazzaro pair from severe cracking of the working together to make Pompeii salad. Pompeii Men’s Club President bricks on the base of the monument. Square the bridge between down- Sweets Table Fit for a King and The Pompeii Men's Club and the The City of Milwaukee received town Milwaukee and the Third Queen: Thanks to the baking expert- Pompeii Women's Club are selling a grant of $100,000 to beautify Pom- Ward. ise of Peter Sciortino Bakery and the paver bricks at $50 or $100 each to peii Square at a site near the offramp Jim Plaisted the executive direc- Vella family, attendees can partake of raise funds to restore the monument to Interstate 794 on N. Jackson St. tor of the Historic Third Ward Asso- a bountiful buffet late in the evening. at the site of Our Lady of Pompeii The Historic Third Ward Associ- ciation contacted Italian Community Dancing: Music On The Move Church. The monument is in disre- ation and MKE Downtown are Continued on page 10 Plus will provide dance music for all ages throughout the evening. OSIA Filippo Mazzei Lodge to take Cosa c’è dentro? What’s inside? over beer operations at Festa 2020

President’s message page 2 by Thomas Hemman to do because it is important to our Times Editor Italian heritage and to keep the ICC

ICC taking reservations for Sebastian Busalacchi, President of and Festa alive. It is also very impor- St. Joseph’s Day Luncheon page 3 the Filippo Mazzei Greater Milwau- tant to display our culture and our tra- Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra kee Lodge, Order Sons and Daugh- ditions to the community, and Festa

to perform on Mar. 20 page 4 ters of Italy in America (OSIA), has Italiana is the place to do just that,” Bylaws amendments informed the Italian Community he added. approved by members page 4 Center that his lodge will assume re- “Obviously, we are very happy Weekly Italian classes start sponsibility and take over the beer that the members of the Filippo Tuesday, Mar. 10 page 5 operations for Festa Italiana, July 18 Mazzei Lodge accepted this impor- and 19, on the Summerfest Grounds. tant responsibility,” Emanuele Carnevale Royalty pages 6-8 “We want to be involved in the said. “Beer sales are essential to the Carnevale in Italy and Italian Community Center and Festa success of Festa. To have an organi- other countries page 9 Italiana,” Busalacchi said. “When we zation like the Sons and Daughters of Pompeii Men raise funds for were approached by ICC President Italy in America take over this oper- Joe Emanuele to discuss the opportu- ation puts us on the right path. childhood cancer page 10 Youth Frontiers honoring nity, there was no question that we “However, they are going to need Rose Purpero Spang page 14 were going to say ‘yes’ because it’s volunteers to step forward to help something we felt was the right thing them as bartenders. Anyone, 18 years Apply now for to do. and older, can be a bartender at Festa UNICO scholarships page 15 “It’s something our parents and Italiana.” Sebastian Busalacchi, President of OSIA Sinatra tribute page 15 grandparents would have wanted us Continued on page 9 the OSIA/Filippo Mazzei Lodge A message from Joseph T. Emanuele, Italian Community Center President Dear Members: event. All of the details are in this week of July 12. We want assurances I hope everyone has enjoyed a issue. that Festa will get as much news and happy and healthy start to the New On the last Sunday in April – Apr. public relations attention as it de- Year. 26 – we have our second biggest serves, which may have been difficult Now that we’re past the holidays, fundraiser, “A Taste of Italy.” The if we started on Friday. We also need we have kicked all of our planning chairs – Christina Ziino, Marie hotel rooms for our entertainers and for our major events in 2020 into Lieber and Valorie Schleicher – are out-of-town guests. Starting Festa on high gear. looking for volunteers to help them Friday would have also been a prob- You might recall that in my last make some of the food that is avail- lem in that area. message I mentioned that one of the able. If you are willing to volunteer, The Festa Advisory Committee first things I wanted to do in the New please contact them. If you don’t decided that we should continue to Year was to call a meeting of all the have their contact information, call have our VIP Day for the physically Italian societies and organizations to the ICC at 414-223-2180 and your in- challenged in our community. We discuss the possibility of having a formation will be relayed to the will be doing VIP Day on Saturday, joint Christmas party in December. chairs. July 18 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We We’re having that meeting on Tues- Now, let’s go on to our biggest an- will open the grounds to the public day, Jan. 28. So far, it seems there is nual event and largest fundraiser, the from 1:30 until midnight on Saturday. some excitement for the event among 43rd annual Festa Italiana. As we an- On Sunday, July 19, we will continue the Order Sons and Daughters of the organization representatives to nounced last month, Festa will take our regular hours, noon to 11 p.m. Italy in America for stepping forward whom I’ve spoken. place on two days only in 2020 – Sat- The Mass will take place at 11 a.m. to take over our Festa beer opera- Our next major event is Il Grande urday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. Right now, we’re looking into tions. Beer sales are essential to Carnevale on Saturday, Feb. 22. I en- The decision to drop Friday from the booking the entertainers, lining up Festa’s bottom line. To have an or- courage everyone to attend and cele- schedule this year was made because the food vendors, and taking propos- ganization like the Sons and Daugh- brate this festive Italian event. Susie of the potential complications result- als for a public relation firm. ters of Italy say they will assume the Christiansen and her committee are ing from Milwaukee’s hosting of the I want to thank Sebastian Busalac- operations for us takes a major re- working hard to make it an enjoyable Democratic National Convention the chi and the Filippo Mazzei Lodge of sponsibility off our to-do list. Please read the article in this issue about the offer. We have sent a letter to all of the Festa managers, asking them to complete a form regarding their needs so everything can be finalized well ahead of the beginning of Festa and so we’re not making last-minute pur- chases that cost us more than what is budgeted. – Joseph T. Emanuele ICC President Deadline for our

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PAGE 2 – FEBRUARY 2020 THE ITALIAN TIMES Make your reservations for the ICC’s St. Joseph’s Day Luncheon on Thursday, Mar. 19 by Thomas Hemman Times Editor The ICC presents the St. Joseph’s Day Luncheon Thursday, March 19, 2020 • Reservation Form In keeping with its tradition of celebrating the Feast Day of St. Joseph, Name(s): ______the Italian Community Center is proud to announce its 28th annual St. Address: ______Joseph’s Day luncheon on Thursday, Mar. 19 at noon. City: ______State: ______

Both ICC members and non- Zip: ______Phone: ______members are invited to attend. The Number of ICC members attending: ___ @ $20.00 per person = $ costs have been set at $20 per ICC member and $23 per non-member. Number of non-members attending: ___ @ $23.00 per person = $

Reservations, required by Friday, PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH. Mar. 6, can be made by filling out the form below and sending it with a Tables of 10 available. Please list the people at your table: check or money order to the ICC, 631 ______E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI ______53202. Reservations also can be made by calling Valentina at the ICC ______office at 414-223-2180 and paying ______with a credit card. People can also pick up at a St. Joseph’s Day flyer at We’re attending and wish to make an additional donation to the event. the ICC which has a form for making Besides my payment for reservations, I’m sending a $ contribu- reservations. Please note: No excep- about Italian pastry zeppole will be tion. served for dessert. tions will be made for late reserva- We are unable to attend, but wish to contribute $ to continue tions. “We hope to see all of you who this tradition in the high standard of the past. have been so faithful in attending our “Our luncheon – the 28th annual past St. Joseph’s Day celebrations at Checks payable to: St. Joseph’s Luncheon. (One check preferable – will serve as a joyous celebration of this year’s luncheon and we ask you for all at same table.) MAIL TO: Italian Community Center, Attn.: St. St. Joseph’s Day. This event is ob- to bring along your relatives and Joseph’s Day Luncheon, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202. served in many Catholic churches in friends who might be interested in at- Italy, the United States and other tending,” Winard said. “At the stroke of midnight, the scenes from the life of St. Joseph. countries,” said chairperson Mary She added that donations, both Lord sent the rain; it was on this day Children give gifts to their fathers on (Mineo) Winard. the prayers were heard. The people San Giuseppe Day. Zeppole (or zep- small and large, are welcome to help with the various costs associated with had water, the vegetation turned poli in southern Italian dialects) are Fr. John Baumgardner, Associate green, and there were fish for the traditionally eaten on St. Joseph’s Pastor of Three Holy Parish, will be the event, such as altar decorations and the program. fishermen. The St. Joseph altars are Day. Zeppole are deep-fried dough present for the invocation. He will based on this traditional legend, balls that are usually topped with also bless with Holy Water the St. St. Joseph’s Day tradition which has been handed down from powdered sugar and may be filled Joseph’s altar, those attending, and St. Joseph’s Day is marked with one generation to the next.” with custard, jelly, cannoli-style pas- the bags filled with fresh fruit and celebrations across Italy. The late- Today in Italy, St. Joseph’s Day is try cream or a butter and honey mix- baked round bread that they will take ICC Historian Mario A. Carini said also known as Father’s Day. The day, ture. In Rome, Naples and the region home at the close of the luncheon. Sicilian immigrants, who followed which used to be a national holiday, of Sicily, these little pastries are sold Winard will welcome guests and the observance in their hometowns, is traditionally celebrated with bon- on many streets and are sometimes introduce ICC President Joseph brought the tradition with them when fires and sometimes pageants with given as gifts. Emanuele, who will act as master of they settled in Milwaukee starting in ceremonies. the late 1880s. The subject has also been written As in past years, pianist John about by Professor/Cavaliere Philip Puchner is volunteering to play Ital- J. DiNovo, founder of the American ian songs and music appropriate for Italian Heritage Association of Al- the occasion during the serving of the bany, N.Y. In an article on the orga- lunch. nization’s website – Part of the tradition of St. Joseph’s www.aiha-albany.org – DiNovo Day is the serving of a meatless meal. wrote: “In the Middle Ages, accord- The meal will be prepared and served ing to tradition, there was a severe by the Bartolotta Catering staff. drought that destroyed most vegetation and left many people in western Winard reports that the ICC menu Sicily dying of starvation. People for the observance will include pasta began to pray to St. Joseph asking con sarde e finocchio (pasta with sar- him to ask the Lord for rain. They dines and fennel), eggplant arti- promised if the rains came that they chokes, tossed salad with grapefruit, would honor St. Joseph for his inter- Italian bread and coffee, tea or milk. cession and perpetually honor him on The traditional and always-raved March 19.

THE ITALIAN TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 – PAGE 3 Members and public are welcome to attend the show, presented by the Culture Committee Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra to perform at ICC on Friday, Mar. 20 The Milwaukee Mandolin Or- broadcast radio show, “A Prairie are pleased to present the oldest and membership and applications forms chestra, the oldest fretted-instrument Home Companion.” The orchestra still the best mandolin orchestra for will be made available to non-mem- musical orchestra in the United has performed with numerous inter- your enjoyment on Friday, March bers who might be interested in join- States, will perform at the Italian nationally acclaimed artists through- 20th. Please join us in supporting the ing the organization. Community Center on Friday, Mar. out its 120-year history. orchestra and other cultural programs There will be free parking avail- 20 at 7 p.m. “The mandolin has been part of at the ICC.” able in the lot south of the building. Admission is free for ICC mem- the life of many Italian families over In an effort to encourage member- Cafe La Scala will be open for dinner bers and $10 for non-members. the generations,” Jorgensen said. “We ship in the ICC, information about and drinks starting at 5 p.m. The program is part of a series of cultural events being presented this year by the ICC Culture Committee, chaired by Gina Jorgensen. The MMO plays music arranged for 1st and 2nd mandolin, mandola, mandocello, guitar, flute, mandobass, percussion and voice. The orchestra was organized in 1900 and has been in continuous operation in Milwau- kee since that time. It is a nonprofit tax-exempt educational group. Led by Music Director Rene Izquierdo, the MMO’s repertoire cen- ters on the best in traditional Ameri- can mandolin orchestra music (waltzes, tangos, marches and polkas) plus light classical, modern, Italian and Latin numbers. The MMO regularly performs its repertoire at music festivals and concert halls around Wisconsin and occasionally outside the state. Twice, the MMO was honored to have appeared live on Garrison Keillor’s internationally Members approve bylaws amendments to establish the Festa Advisory Committee and remove the Festa Steering Committee from the standing committees For many years now, the presi- record as established in the ICC Con- In effect, the amendments results titled “ “Festa Italiana Advisory dents of the Italian Community Cen- stitution & Bylaws. in the elimination of the Festa Ital- Committee,” instead of Festa Italiana ter have appointed members to a The ICC Bylaws Committee’s iana Steering Committee, which has Steering Committee. Festa Italiana Advisory Committee to proposal to establish the Festa Advi- seldom if ever, met in recent years, Complete revisions to Article VI, carry out all of the planning for the sory Committee as one of the official and replaces it with Festa Advisory Section 2 and Section 3 and the addi- annual festival. The committee, how- standing committees was approved Committee. tion of a new amendment to the by- ever, has never been officially listed overwhelmingly by members attend- To accomplish this revision, Arti- laws, Article VI, Section 4 were also among the standing committees of ing the Jan. 16 general meeting. cle VI, Section 1.b. is now renamed Continued on page 11

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PAGE 4 – FEBRUARY 2020 THE ITALIAN TIMES Weekly Italian classes return on Mar. 10; free one-year ICC membership for enrollees This spring, the Italian Commu- bers and the general public. There is nity Center will offer an introductory a limit of 25 students per class. The Registration form for Spring 2020 Semester of class (Italian I) as well as an Italian II fee for each course is $150 per per- Italian I course & Italian II course conversational class, both starting son and includes a complimentary Tuesday, Mar. 10. one-year membership in the ICC for Name(s) ______Both courses will be held on 10 any enrollee who isn’t currently a consecutive Tuesday nights, with the member. Address ______final classes on May 5. The fee does not include the Instructor Enrica Tarantino Woy- course textbook. The book is titled City, State, Zip ______tal described Italian I as being for “Italian is Fun” by Amsco Publish- those who want an introduction to the ing. Phone No. ______Email ______language and the culture of Italy. The To register, complete the form ac- introductory course will run from companying this article. Checks or I am (we are) enrolling in: ❏ Italian I course ❏ Number of persons enrolling. 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. money orders are payable to the Ital- ❏ ❏ The Italian II course will begin at ian Community Center. Italian II course Number of persons enrolling.

7:30 p.m. and end at 9:15 p.m. “Ital- Registration will be accepted up to the start of the Mar. 10 classes if the Course fee: $150.00 per person. Since a free one-year ICC membership is avail- ian II is ideal for those who have able to all non-members, please provide contact information for all enrollees on completed our introductory course enrollment limit has not been reached. People can also call the ICC a sepate sheet of paper. and are ready to learn more about the Make payment to: Italian Community Center, and send to: ICC, c/o Italian Class, language and culture of Italy,” Taran- office at 414-223-2180 and make 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202-5916. Enrollment in each class is lim- tino Woytal said. their payment with credit card. Tarantino Woytal began teaching ited to the first 25 students who send in this registration form with full payment. Free ICC membership Italian classes at the ICC more than Enrollment is open to ICC mem- 35 years ago. Sinatra fans: Musical, Guys and Membership Committee looking Dolls, starring ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’ for your ideas and participation and Marlon Brando to shown be The Membership Committee has had been requested. We do take other been taking a short breather from ac- requests, so please reach out to us be- tivities and meetings over the holi- fore the end of January to make sure on ICC’s ‘Movie Night,’ Feb. 14 days, but we are raring to go into we get your suggestion for consider- The American musical film Guys before the start of the film. A conces- 2020 with a zeal that should inspire ation before we finalized the lineup and Dolls (1955) starring Marlon sion stand will be operated by volun- all. We not only are looking for new for the rest of 2020. Brando, Frank Sinatra, Jean Sim- teers all evening and Cafe La Scala members to join us and help out with Thanks to everyone also who took mons and Vivian Blaine will be will be open for dinner at 5 p.m. Guys and Dolls some of our activities, but we are advantage of our “Buy One Get One shown on Valentine’s Day, Friday, is a musical ro- looking at perhaps adding some Free” promotion. We added 115 new Feb. 14 at the Italian Community mantic comedy involving the unlike- events. Dances, bocce, and perhaps members and still have forms com- Center. liest of Manhattan pairings: a some other events are on the agenda ing in. If you have not had a chance The Membership Committee, high-rolling gambler and a puritani- to propose to our Board but there to renew your membership in De- which coordinates the ICC’s monthly cal missionary, a showgirl dreaming might be some surprises, too. cember or January, please go ahead “Movie Night” series, invites both of the straight-and-narrow and a crap Of course, we will be having our and renew as soon as you can. We members and the general public to game manager who is anything but. regular Italian Community Center are a bit behind where we should be come and enjoy the film. Admission Set in the Manhattan of author “Movie Nights” on the second Friday in January 2020. is free. Doors to the Bocce Court Damon Runyon’s short stories, Guys night of the month. This February Room will open at 6:30 p.m. with the and Dolls tells of con-man Nathan (Feb. 14) we will be showing Guys – Submitted by film shown at 7:15 p.m. Detroit’s (Sinatra) efforts to find new and Dolls (1955). This classic Frank Mary Anne Ceraso-Alioto Movie trivia, with chances to win life for his illegal but notorious, crap Sinatra and Marlon Brando film that Membership Committee Chair free bags of popcorn, will be played Continued on page 10

THE ITALIAN TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 – PAGE 5 41st Carnevale awaits all who revel in costumes, masks, pageantry, dance, food and Italian tradition from page 1 istreri. prices are $100 for a full-page, $50 vations, send the form accompanying Bartolotta family. Grazie a loro. • Ladies in Waiting to the Queen for a half-page and $25 for a quarter- this article with payment to the ICC, Royalty: No Carnevale would be – Jenna Hamdan and Filumena Muro. page. or call the ICC office at 414-223- complete without the coronation of Feel free to honor and congratu- 2180 for credit card payment, or stop Pre-paid reservations the Italian Community Center Royal late our 2020 Carnevale Royalty with in at the office during regular busi- The cost to attend this phenome- Court. The following well-deserving the purchase of an ad in the ness hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to make nal night is $50 for an ICC member, individuals have been selected to rep- Carnevale program book. Send your payment in person. $60 for a non-member, and $15 per resent the ICC as 2020 Carnevale message of congratulations or best Remember, Feb. 14, 2020 is the child. Reservations must be made by Royalty: wishes to Tom Hemman, at them- absolute latest deadline for reserva- Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14 in • la Gran Marescialla (the Grand [email protected], who will tions. Don’t risk it. Andate avanti! order to attend. To make your reser- Marshal) – Sandy Winard. prepare your ad for the book. Ad Make your reservations! • il Nonno (the Grandfather) – Steven Taylor. • la Nonna (the Grandmother) – Marisa Gatti-Taylor. Meet the 2020 Carnevale Royalty • il Piccolo Principe (the Little Michael and Tracy Balistreri els. at various Italian events in the area. Prince) – Dominic DeSanctis. il Re e la Regina Since before Tracy was born, her Her friends loved them so much, that • la Piccola Principessa (the Little For Mike and Tracy Balistreri, it family was involved in the Italian they invited their own families and Princess) – Eva Bongert. is a family expectation that you will Community Center and volunteering friends to experience the Italian cul- • il Principe (the Prince) – Sam volunteer or serve in some capacity. for Festa Italiana. Tracy is part of the ture as well. Alioto. Five generations of their family have Puccio, Cannestra and Conley family Growing up, Mike’s family was • la Principessa (the Princess) – participated in Italian-American civic group. Sharing Italian culture has not as involved in the Community Andrea Jones. and cultural organizations – from the been automatic for her from the start. Center or Festa Italiana as his wife’s • il Re e la Regina – (the King and little things like filling cannoli to pro- She has always invited her friends to family was, but they always attended the Queen) Michael and Tracy Bal- viding leadership at the highest lev- get involved and volunteer their time the festival and events held by the Garibaldi Society. As soon as Mike met Tracy’s family, he was immersed in the Italian culture more than ever. Her family’s enthusiasm is so infec- tious, he couldn’t help but jump in and be part of it all. Mike and Tracy have volunteered at Festa Italiana in the food booths, the bocce courts, Festa Mass proces- sion, Membership Information Booth, the Pinocchio Parade, and the Italian Heritage and Pompeii Exhibit. At the ICC, they have helped with Taste of Italy, Carnevale and many events hosted by the Membership Committee. Mike is a member of the Italian American Mutual Aid Society Giuseppe Garibaldi, and an active volunteer for the Italian Community Center, Festa Italiana and St. Rita Church. Tracy is a member of the St. Theresa Society, captain of the Bali- Seri team of the Monday Evening Bocce League, on the Membership Committee, and an active ICC member and volunteer for the Italian Community Center, Festa Italiana and St. Rita Church. Their daughter, Sebastiana, is a member of I Bei Bambini, along with her cousins. She is very energetic and funny, and is a beautiful dancer. “We love how much our community is a family. If we’re in need of volunteers for an event, someone steps right up to help. If someone close to us passes away, there’s a friend at our doorstep with a home cooked meal. Even the people in our lives who aren’t Italian want to be involved in all of the fun events we do because they always feel welcomed by everyone. One of our favorite events to attend is Taste of Italy. Who doesn’t love a room full of delicious Italian foods and desserts to sample? Our family serves sfinciuni, a thick crust Sicilian pizza, with my Uncle Dean’s secret sauce. It’s a fan favorite that always sells out quickly. You can always find my Nana Pauline selling a variety of Italian cookies in honor of the St. Theresa Society in the dessert hall. The best part of the day is when I Bei Bambini and Tradizione Vivente perform. At Festa Italiana, we enjoy the many chefs that come through La Cucina Showcase. Each chef performs a cooking demonstration and we are able to Continued on page 7

PAGE 6 – FEBRUARY 2020 THE ITALIAN TIMES from [age 6 iana for many years. His Aunt, Eliza- She has also performed with Festa Italiana, and to join the dance taste a sample from each one. In the beth, has been and is involved with Tradizione Vivente at Taste of Italy. group. Dominic has also given pre- Italian Heritage area we are sur- the Avanti Committee, the ICC In addition to performing for years, sentations at school about his culture, rounded by photos of our ancestors. Board, the Bylaws Committee. His she, her brother Andrae and Sam celebrating his involvement with I We love sitting with (Tracy’s) Nana Aunt, Rose Anne, currently ICC Vice Alioto have also helped Marie Lieber Bei Bambini. and Great Aunt Betty and listening to President, has been involved with by picking up the plates of the guests Dominic’s mom and dad are di- the stories of Festas past. Carnevale Festa Italiana in various capacities, who finished their meals. She made rectors of I Bei Bambini and is another event close to our hearts. on many ICC Committees, as Presi- sure tables were cleaned and ready Tradizione Vivente. His aunts, Susie So many family members and friends dent of UNICO National, as seam- for the next guests to be seated at the Christiansen, Lisa DeSanctis and of ours have been honored to be on stress for Tradizione Vivente, as ICC tables. Linda DeSanctis, have been devoted the Royal Court each year. We love Recording Secretary, and as a board Andrea spends the entire week be- to both dance groups for most of their creating detailed costumes and masks member. His sister, Jenna, has vol- fore Festa Italiana volunteering with lives. His cousins are involved in for the night, and of course the great unteered at Festa Italiana as Festa Dean Cannestra, Rose Anne Ceraso both dance groups. His brother, Vin- food, dancing and fireworks.” said golf cart organizer and is currently Fritchie, Mary Anne Ceraso Alioto, cenzo, is a member of I Bei Bambini. Tracy and Mike. the chair of Avanti Committee. And Sam and John Alioto, Liz Ceraso, Ted It truly is a family affair. Their dedi- finally, Sam’s grandparents, Sam and Catalano, Christine Catalano, Chris- cation to the Italian culture keeps Bea Ceraso, were founding members tine Conley and Joe Emanuele, with them close as a family, as they see of the Italian Community Center and whatever is needed. During Festa, each other several times each week. Festa Italiana, Sam, a past ICC Pres- she dances with Tradizione Vivente, Yes, many members of the family ident and Bea, who earned a Lifetime and helps with the Sisters of Charity are members of the Italian dance of Service Award, were heavily in- at the Saint Joan Antida Wine Booth groups. They are also involved with volved in the ICC, Festa, UNICO Na- in the Cucina, among other duties the ICC. Dominic’s mom has partic- tional and the Milwaukee Chapter that need to be taken care of during ipated on the Carnevale committee UNICO. the festival. She is a consummate for the past two years, and Dominic’s “I love the arts and old traditions. giver and a selfless helper. Auntie Susie is on the Board of Di- I love studying how people interact, At Holiday Folk Fair, she repre- rectors as Recording Secretary and live, and worship differently from sents the ICC in the culture exhibit, heavily involved at the ICC on many town to town. I wish I was more into as well as volunteering in the food committees, and in whatever area she linguistics to study different dialects, booth. Sharing her Italian culture is needed. because I find it fascinating that Si- with the public, she participates in the cilians and main landers speak basi- performances at Holiday Folk Fair cally different languages. I love with extreme pride and joy of her Si- looking at how Hellenistic Greece cilian/Italian heritage. has influenced classic Rome and the Andrea is Assistant Dance Direc- transition from paganism into tor of the children's dance group, I Monotheism. And I can go on more Bei Bambini. The children adore her, and more.” said Sam of his love for and she has become an invaluable Michael and Tracy Balistreri with Italy. teacher of Italian dance and friend to their daughter, Sebastiana. that group. With both of her grandparents im- *** migrating to America, participating Salvatore “Sam” Alioto and volunteering at the ICC has only il Principe enhanced her pride for her Italian her- Clearly, the ICC has been and itage and encourages her to take the continues to be a second home to things her grandparents have left be- Sam Alioto. Sam has been involved hind for her, to go forward and fulfill. in so many areas: the Children’s Christmas Party (la Befana), the Chil- Dominic DeSanctis dren’s Easter Party, Carnevale, the Members Christmas Party, Festa’s *** Italian Idol, ICC Membership Com- Eva Bongert mittee events, ICC Movie Nights, la Piccola Principessa and at Festa Italiana. He sets up, he Eva Benedetta Bongert is the tears down, he’s the deejay for the daughter of Beth Anne and Chuck events, he manages Festa stages, and Bongert, and the granddaughter of plays the part of certain holiday char- Fran (Sorrenti) and Don Tollefson. acters at ICC parties. When asked, es- Eva is in second grade at St. pecially by his family, there is not Joseph School in Wauwatosa, loves much he won’t do for the ICC and for Legos, Barbies, playing with her Festa Italiana. It is in his blood. He friends, and can hardly contain her has participated in every Carnevale enthusiasm for all things Italian. She Salvatore “Sam” Alioto Andrea Jones since 2001 when he was four months loves Italian food, especially meat- old. *** *** balls, mostaccioli and Nonna’s Italian Not only does he participate and Andrea (Crivello) Jones Dominic DeSanctis cookies! Speaking of cookies, Eva is do for the ICC, he also performs with la Principessa il Piccolo Principe also a Girl Scout and sold over 300 Tradizione Vivente, the Italian Dance Andrea Jones is a graduate of St. Dominic has been a member of I boxes of Girl Scout cookies last year Group of Milwaukee, sharing re- Joan Antida, and looks forward to Bei Bambini, the Children’s Italian alone. gional Italian dances, authentic cos- going to college, where she would Dance Group, since he was in the Eva has attended every Festa Ital- tumes and Italian folk music. He sits like to study Business Management womb, as his mom has co-directed iana since she was born. She attends on its Board of Directors. Through and Communications. Her Nonna the group for the past 7-8 years with the Festa Mass and participates in the Tradizione Vivente, Sam is also a and Nonno are members of both the Susie Christiansen. Since a very early Festa Parade. She has volunteered at member of the Italian Folk Art Fed- ICC and Madonna Del Lume Society. age, Dominic has been performing Alioto’s Restaurant food booth all eration of America, a national organ- Her brother and sister (Andrae and with I Bei Bambini, and has shown a three days. Festa Italiana is her fa- ization, the purpose of which is to Ariana), and many of her cousins are love for his Italian culture, the tam- vorite event of the year. She talks share and keep alive Italian folk arts members of I Bei Bambini and bourine playing, the Italian dancing, Continued on page 8 and traditions. He volunteers at Hol- Tradizione Vivente, the Italian Dance the Italian food, and on and on. He iday Folk Fair, not only as a dancer, Group of Milwaukee. loves spending time at the ICC, but also works at the Italian food whether at dance, ICC events, his At the ICC Christmas Party each booth and cultural exhibit at the fair. birthday party, watching his dad year, Andrea helps John and Sam And he volunteers his time while teach dance for the group Tradizione Alioto of Alioto Entertainment, with studying Pre-Med in Public Health in Vivente, or just for dinner. Dominic disk jockey set up and throughout the college. has attended and participated in night, as well as acting as Santa's Lit- Carnevale, Taste of Italy and Festa Sam comes from a long line of tle Helper as they spread the Christ- Italiana from birth. dedicated ICC members. His dad, mas joy with everyone in the ICC. John Alioto, has been and is involved Andrea often attends the ICC Asked what he loves most about with both the ICC and Festa Bocce, Movie Nights, as well as volunteer- the Italian culture, he said the food the Membership Committee and as a ing to work the concessions stand, and dancing! His parents, Mark and volunteer at various ICC events. His and she helps set up and take down Ashley DeSanctis, love that so many mom, Mary Anne, has been and is in- the room at the beginning and end of of the traditions center around family volved with the Membership Com- the night. and the dedication of family to carry mittee as the chair, the Board of At Carnevale, she has been danc- on the traditions and keep the culture Directors, the Avanti Committee, ing with Tradizione Vivente for alive. Culture Committee, Fundraising years, and has helped with the set up Not only is his family heavily in- Committee, Carnevale Committee, before the event and the costume volved, but they have invited other and heavily involved with Festa Ital- competition for the children. extended family members to the ICC, Eva Bongert

THE ITALIAN TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 – PAGE 7 Meet the 2020 Carnevale Royalty from page 7 The Taylor family’s commitment about it all the time to just about to the ICC continues, as their grand- everyone she meets, and looks for- daughters, Valentina and Maebel Ko- ward to Festa 2020. pitzke, have been dancing with the I Since she was very young, Eva Bei Bambini group for several years. has attended the La Befana Party and “The Italian language, its music, Children’s Easter Party, Il Grande its culture, its art, and its lifestyle in- Carnevale, and has volunteered at vite admiration and imitation. In Taste of Italy where she helps at the Italia, ‘la vita e` bella!’ " professed éclair Booth. She is a longtime mem- Marisa Gatti-Taylor. ber of I Bei Bambini, and has per- *** formed at Taste of Italy, Carnevale Sandy Winard and Festa Italiana. la Gran Marescialla Eva loves her Italian heritage, and Sandy is of Sicilian heritage, the it shows on her sweet angelic face. granddaughter of Mary and Joe *** Mineo, and daughter of Mary G. Steven Taylor and Marisa Winard. Her involvement in the Ital- Gatti-Taylor ian Community Center traces back to il Nonno e la Nonna (i Nonni) the old location on Hackett Avenue When Steven and Marisa moved where she developed her playing and to Milwaukee in 1978, they attended officiating the game of bocce. Over the first Festa Italiana event, and have Steven Taylor and Marisa Gatti-Taylor the years, she wrote, directed, and always attended Festa Italiana, except performed in an original musical re- when they were actually in Italy dur- it was decided to add entertainment Wauwatosa, when the maestro was view at the ICC, slung spaghetti at ing the month of July. to the Carnevale pre-dinner cocktail looking for someone to translate the former Festa Pasta Palace, bar- They have been members of the hour, their family provided music as lyrics into Italian for his choir's trip tended at the Festa wine bar, ap- ICC since the early 1980s, when they "I Giullari Gioiosi," or "The Joyful to Italy in 2000. As a result of their peared as a 2019 Guest Chef in the were very active in the lovely musical Noisemakers," at the invitation of collaboration, for the past 11 years, Cucina, and has co-managed and em- events organized by Mary Gilardi. Tony Zingale. Festa Mass has featured authentic ceed the Festa favorite, “Italian Idol” From the early days of Festa Italiana, Marisa Gatti-Taylor has shared Italian hymns, together with Marisa for 13 years. they participated as performers, with her love of Italian language and cul- and Steven’s oldest daughter's excel- Sandy is a graduate of Pius XI Steven at the keyboard and Marisa at ture with hundreds of students at lent translations into English. Catholic High School, studied The- the microphone performing Italian UWM and through private lessons at When a choir from Naples came ater Arts and Music at UW-Stevens songs from popular selections to folk their home. In fact, numerous current to Festa Mass some years ago, Marisa Point, and holds a BA-Marketing songs of many regions of Italy. When leaders at the ICC studied Italian lan- coordinated and translated all the from Lakeland University. She’s an guage and culture in Professor Gatti- communications which allowed their ICC member, Vice-President of Taylor’s classes, including Susie participation at Festa Mass to go UNICO, Board Member of the Christiansen, Frank Schiro, Vivian smoothly. In the words of some of Women of St. Jude at St. Jude the Balistreri, Bobby Tanzilo and many the singers, singing at that Mass was Apostle Parish, and lifelong Girl others. She has also provided many the highlight of their Festa Italiana Scout. Sandy is a sales and marketing translations for ICC events over the experience. professional, dog human, theater afi- years, free of charge. Steven and Marisa recorded the cionado, kindness practitioner, and Since 2008, when Vivian Bal- hymns with the Festa Choir under the lover of all things Italian. istreri invited Marisa to be part of the direction of Maestro Kamenski in Festa Mass Committee, Marisa intro- 2010 on a CD entitled “Inni e Canti” duced traditional Italian hymns to the at their expense. People from all over newly-formed choir, which she and the United States and abroad have Mike Kamenski organized. A student purchased it, thus learning about in her Italian course at UWM intro- Festa Italiana in Milwaukee and the duced Marisa to Maestro Mike Ka- Italian Community Center. (Visit: menski, of St. Sebastian Parish in http://www.inniecanti.com/). In 2012, Marisa collaborated with her daughter, Sophia Barry, in devel- oping and teaching a course entitled "Balliamo, Bambini," a movement class for toddlers ages 2 to 5 based on ballroom dance, incorporating Italian music, language, and culture. Sev- eral of the little ones in the class went on to join "I Bei Bambini." Sandy Winard Join Pompeii Men in donating for ad in Carnevale program book

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PAGE 8 – FEBRUARY 2020 THE ITALIAN TIMES OSIA Filippo Mazzei Lodge to take over beer operations at Festa Italiana 2020 from page 1 volunteer entry tickets, and a free The Lodge is hosting its annual meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 18 at parking pass for each shift you vol- Sinatra Tribute Show with Chicago 6:30 p.m. George Koleas of the Ital- Easy to volunteer unteer to work. crooner Jim Bulanda on Friday, Mar. ian Family History Club and the Mil- All anyone interested in being a 6. The show is open to the public. Ad- waukee County Genealogical Society bartender at Festa needs to do is con- OSIA Filippo Mazzei Lodge mission tickets are $10 and are avail- will be the guest speaker. He will be tact the ICC office at 414-223-2180 The OSIA Filippo Mazzei Lodge able at the ICC office. Look for a talking about finding your family and provide contact information. has regularly participated in Festa separate story on this event in this roots. Someone from the OSIA Mazzei Italiana. It holds its board meetings, issue. Lodge will contact you closer to general membership meetings and all Busalacchi also welcomes every- Festa about scheduling work shifts. of its events proudly at the Italian Can you help one to the organization’s general At that time you will receive Festa Community Center. us find missing Carnevale in Italy and issues of The

Italian Times? other European countries We’re not sure how this happened Carnevale is the last celebration showcase for actors, acrobats and ball followed later in the week by but the Italian Community Center is before the Lenten season begins on musicians with residents and visitors the Battaglia dell Arance, where missing copies of seven past issues Ash Wednesday. Lent has histori- alike wearing elaborate masks and people throw 400 tons of oranges at of The Italian Times from its official cally been the 40 days before Easter elegant costumes. combatants on two different sides. newspaper library. We are hoping when many Catholics and those of In Rome, Carnevale gained pop- The throwing of oranges is an en- that you might be able to help us re- covery these issues. other Christian beliefs deprive them- ularity in the 17th century. Until the actment of an uprising by the people selves of something they enjoy. 1880s, Carnevale was celebrated against those in power. After all the The missing issues bear the publi- Many religious believers don’t eat with a riderless horse racing down oranges are thrown, the various cation dates of July/August 1990. meat on Fridays during Lent. the Via del Corso. After numerous combatants sit down to a feast of October 1994, July/August 1996, Celebrations of Carnevale are accidents, it was decided this was codfish and polenta. November 2006, January 2013, held across Italy from Venice and too dangerous and the city began Carnival across Europe October 2013 and November 2013. Milan down to the villages and celebrating in more traditional ways. Other countries in Europe cele- towns of Sicily. The celebration of One of the largest celebrations in If you have a copy of any or all of brate Carnevale (Carnival), but not Carnevale is the Italian version of Italy is in Viareggio, a city on the these issues and are willing to part necessarily before the start of Lent. Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Many Ligueran Sea. Carnevale in Viareg- with them, please contact Times Ed- of the biggest Italian celebrations are gio is well-known in Italy with pa- In Munich, Germany, the Carni- itor Tom Hemman at 414-223-2189 rades being held for the five val begins on the Feast of Epiphany or [email protected]. on Martedi Grasso (Fat Tuesday), weekends during Lent. Viareggio (Jan. 6), while in Cologne, Ger- the day before Ash Wednesday. The first issue of The Italian has elaborately decorated floats and many, it begins on Nov. 11 at 11:11 Carnevale was first celebrated in Times was published with the date- people wearing paper mache masks a.m. (the 11th month, day, hour and Venice in 1094 and has been offi- line of June 1979. The newspaper has that lampoon politicians and famous minute). cially sanctioned in that city since been published continuously since people. 1296. During the Middle Ages and In France, the celebration is re- then. While we are missing the print In Ivrea, a small town in the Renaissance, Carnevale celebrations stricted to Shrove Tuesday (the (hard) copies of the seven issues, we Piedmont region, Carnevale has were popular throughout Europe. Tuesday before Ash Wednesday) do have copies of the three issues been around since the 1600s. The Today, for two weeks, public and Mi-Caréme (the third Thursday from 2013 stored electronically on celebration begins with a masked areas around Venice become the of the third week of Lent). back-up disks. Calendar of Events January 29 – February 26, 2020

Tuesday, Jan. 28 Thursday, Feb. 20 • Italian Community Center meeting with Italian Societies and Clubs re- • Italian Community Center membership dinner, 5:30 p.m. Reservations garding the possibility of having a joint Christmas party in 2020, 7 p.m. required by Monday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. Call 414-223-2180.

• Italian Community Center general meeting, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 • Pompeii Women’s Club general membership meeting, 5 p.m., dinner, Saturday, Feb. 22 6:30 p.m., meeting. New members pinning ceremony night. • Italian Community Center’s 41st annual Il Grande Carnevale, 5:11

p.m. Details in this issue. Wednesday, Feb. 5 • Pompeii Women’s Club Board meeting, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26

• Pompeii Women’s Club general meeting, 6:30 p.m. (dinner in Cafe La Thursday, Feb. 6 Scala at 5 p.m.) • Italian Community Center Newspaper Committee meeting, 1:30 p.m. • Italian Community Center Membership Committee meeting, 6 p.m. Daily and weekly classes and activities

• Bocce leagues. The winter season runs through the week of Mar. 2. Monday, Feb. 10 The season ends with the championship playoff tournament on Monday, • Italian Community Center Finance Committee meeting, 6 p.m. Mar. 9 at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 11 • Italian classes. The spring semester of Italian I and Italian II classes • Abruzzese Galileo-Galilei Society meeting, noon. will run for 10 consecutive Tuesday nights starting Mar. 10 and ending • Italian Community Center Culture Committee meeting, 5 p.m. May 5. Italian I at 5:30 p.m. Italian II at 7:30 p.m. Registration reserved. • Milwaukee Chapter UNICO National meeting, 7 p.m. Details in this issue.

Thursday, Feb. 13 • I Bei Bambini, The Children’s Italian Dance Group. This children’s • Italian Community Center Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. folk dance group rehearses on most Tuesday nights from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at the ICC. Breaks in the schedule are taken during the holidays and • Italian Community Center’s “Movie Night,” doors open at 6:30 p.m., after Festa Italiana through Labor Day.

showing of film, Guys & Dolls (1955) at 7:30 p.m. Open to members • Tradizione Vivente, The Italian Dance Group of Milwaukee. This folk and non-members. dance group rehearses on most Tuesday nights starting at 7:15 p.m. at Saturday, Feb. 15 the ICC. Breaks in the schedule are taken during the holidays and after • Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO Board meeting, 10:30 a.m. Festa Italiana through Labor Day. Ballate con noi! Dance with us!

Wednesday, Feb. 19 • Hula hoop dance fitness class. This class is held on Tuesday nights at • Filippo Mazzei Greater Milwaukee Area Lodge #2763/Order Sons of 5:45 p.m. in the bocce court room at the ICC/ Cost: $5 per person. Italy in America Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

THE ITALIAN TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 – PAGE 9 Buy a brick Pompeii Men and Pompeii Women team up to restore Pompeii Square monument but your help is needed from page 1 April 15th deadline. Additional order Center President Joe Emanuele. Joe forms will be available at the ICC. set up a meeting in September with “Many of us have parents, grand- the Downtown Association and the parents or relatives who attended the Pompeii Men's Club so we could all Italian-built church,” said Lazzaro. work together to create a beautifully “It is important that we – in their landscaped park square and get the memory and in honor of Milwaukee’s monument to Our Lady of Pompeii old Italian community – restore the Church restored. The grant could monument, a landmark to our her- only be used for landscaping. Funds itage in our city.” for restoration of the monument have Located at the end of the Jackson to be raised separately. St. off-ramp, the monument is di- Pompeii Men’s Club President rectly across the street from the for- Lazzaro approached Pompeii mer church on the north end of the Women’s Club President Wyypijew- Historic Third Ward. ski to find a way to raise funds for the “The Little Pink Church,” as it be- restoration of the monument. It was came known, was built by Milwau- decided that selling pavement bricks kee’s early Italians in 1904 and would be the best way to achieve that became the cornerstone of the com- goal. munity until its demolition in Octo- Now, the organizations are look- ber 1967. The monument was built ing for your support of the project. If with funds provided by the Pompeii Chuck Lazzaro, Pompeii Men’s Club President, with Suzanne Wypijewski, Pom- you are interested in purchasing a Men’s Club. The club dedicated the peii Women’s Club President, explained the “Buy-A-Brick” program to restore brick, please fill out the order form memorial in 1977. the Pompeii Church monument at Pompeii Square to the people who attended the Italian Community Center’s general meeting on Jan. 16 (Times photo by accomanying this article before the Tom Hemman) Pompeii Men’s Club raises money for childhood cancer on Candy Cane Lane Continuing a longtime tradition, Doern and Joe Palmisano, Sal Pur- the Pompeii Men’s Club volunteered pora and his wife, Maria, Peter this past holiday season to collect do- Greco, Ed Ciano and his wife, nations for childhood cancer and Stephanie, Chris Bartolone and Ted blood disorder research on Candy Catalano. Cane Lane in West Allis. “We have been helping to collect This year, they collected dona- money for childhood cancer research tions on Thursday, Dec. 5. As people on Candy Cane Lane for many, many drove into Candy Cane Lane (be- years now,” Palmisano said. “It’s one tween 92nd and 96th Streets and of our charitable activities that we are Oklahoma and Montana Avenues) to pleased to participate in because of view the holiday lights and decora- the good it is doing for the children tions that many of the residents put in our community.” up, the Pompeii Men’s Club volun- Palmisano added, “We lucked out teers collected cash donations in this year. The weather was on our buckets. side.” There were a number of times To thank the donors, the Pompeii the Pompeii volunteer collected volunteers gave them candy and, if funds when it was snowing or bitterly they had a dog with them, doggie cold. treats. Over the past 30 years, donations The volunteers included Pompeii collected on Candy Cane Lane ex- President Chuck Lazzaro and his ceeded $2.5 million. In the 2018 sea- wife, Catherine, past presidents Dave son, more than $114,000 was raised.

Musical Guys and Dolls to be shown on Valentine’s Night from page 5 in for even more of a surprise when game. When their trusty venue is his efforts to woo Sarah are so suc- found out by the police, Nathan has cessful that he falls in love with her to find a new home for his crap game himself! quickly, but he doesn’t have the Guys and Dolls takes viewers dough to secure the one location he from the bustle of Times Square to finds. the dance clubs of Havana to the sew- Enter Sky Masterson (Brando), a ers of New York City as it demon- high-rolling gambler willing to take strates the great lengths to which a on any honest bet with a high enough guy will go when he truly falls in reward attached. love with a “doll.” Nathan bets Sky that he can’t take the “doll” of Nathan’s choosing to Guys and Dolls features some of Havana, Cuba, with him on a date. Frank Loesser’s most memorable When Sky agrees to the bet, Nathan tunes, including the hilarious “Ade- chooses uptight Evangelist Sergeant laide’s Lament,” the romantic “I’ve Here are several of the Pompeii Men’s Club volunteers who collected donations on Candy Cane Lane. From the left: Dave Doern, Sal and Maria Purpora, Sarah Brown (Simmons), head of Never Been in Love Before,” the ex- Catherine and Chuck Lazzaro and Joe Palmisano. Missing from the picture are Broadway’s Save-a-Soul Mission. uberant “If I Were a Bell” and the Peter Greco, Ed and Stephanie Ciano, Chris Bartolone and Ted Catalano, who Sky thinks he’s been duped, but he’s classic “Luck Be a Lady.” also helped out. (Photo provided by the Pompeii Men’s Club)

PAGE 10 – FEBRUARY 2020 THE ITALIAN TIMES Members approve Molto grazie to our bylaws amendments Christmas bakery donors from page 4 will serve a one-year term starting A special thank you to all of our Our apologizes if we left anyone approved by the members’ 48-6 vote. November 1 through October 31 of ICC members who donated to the out. We appreciate all of you taking The amended Article VI, Section the following year. The FAC is re- Members Christmas Party Bake the time to bake the lovely, deli- 2 now reads: sponsible for presenting an annual Sale. cious baked goods that made for a “The Festa Advisory Committee Festa Italiana budget, subject to ap- The donors included: Susie successful bake sale. It couldn’t (FAC) is comprised of the President, proval of the Board of Directors of Christiansen, Mary Winard, Ann have been done without your gen- Vice President, Treasurer, one board the Italian Community Center. The Romano, Bill Stocks, Christina erosity. member chosen at random and the FAC shall be responsible for over- Ziino, Marie Lieber, Catherine Laz- Special thanks to Christina Ziino past 3 immediate ICC Presidents. seeing all functions of Festa Italiana, zaro, Nancy Balcer, Carol Martinez, for all her help with the bake sale. The ICC President will randomly including Festa Italiana Managers. Jeannie Doern, Barbara Lupo, Lena Blessings to all of you. draw the name of an ICC Board The revised Article VI, Section 3 Zingale, Roseanne Fritchie, Liz – Joanne Czubek & Member from those willing to serve. states: Ceraso and Sophia Michalovitz. Rosemary DeRubertis If the President, Vice President “The Festa Italiana Executive Di- and/or Treasurer of the Board are al- rector shall present the list of Man- ready part of the FAC, by virtue of ager appointments to the FAC and being one of the past 3 ICC Presi- Board of Directors for approval prior dents, the President of the Board will to their respective appointments, pro- then select additional Board Mem- vided they are members in good bers to replace their spots by using standing of the ICC.” the procedure described above. The The new Article VI, Section 4 Festa Italiana Executive Director reads as follows: All of these events take place at Mar. 6. 5:00 p.m., doors open, 7:00 shall be the current seated ICC Pres- “The Chairperson/Director of the the Italian Community Center unless p.m., show ident. All members of the FAC shall FAC shall present a financial report otherwise indicated. do so with full voting privileges and update, at all Board meetings.” ICC’s St. Joseph’s Day Luncheon ICC’s free “Movie Night” Thursday, Mar. 19, Noon

Friday, Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m., doors ICC Culture Committee presents the open, 7:15 p.m., showing the film Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra Thanks for your Guys & Dolls (1955). concertå, Friday, Mar. 20, 7:00 p.m.

ICC’s “Il Grande Carnevale,”Satur- ICC’s Children’s Easter Party day, Feb. 22, 5:11 p.m. donations to the ICC Saturday, Apr. 4. Time TBA.

Filippo Mazzei Order Sons & The officers and directors of the In memory of Quentin “Queenie” ICC’s “A Taste of Italy,” Sunday, Daughters of Italy in America “A Italian Community Center wish to Oliva Apr. 26 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. thank and acknowledge all those who Christine M. Todd Tribute to Frank Sinatra,” Friday, pledged, fulfilled a pledge, or made a contribution to the ICC, a nonprofit organization, in memory of their loved ones. To obtain information on how to make a pledge or a donation, please call 414-223-2808. Please note: When the ICC is informed of the death of a member, an email blast is being sent out to all members who have signed up to receive these email blasts as part of their membership. The following donations were received between December 10, 2019 and January 15, 2020.

In memory of Peter Frank Sorce Peter T. and Kathy M. Sorce Christina Sorce

In memory of Louis Corrao Jimmy and Linda Spataro In memory of Beverly Leone Jimmy and Linda Spataro Setting it

straight In the December 2019 issue, we published a list of donors to the annual Thanksgiving dinner for the poor and homeless that the Italian Community Center sponsors and participating in at the Open Door Cafe at St. John’s Cathedral. In that list of donors, the name of Mary Winard was missing. Our apologies to Mary. In the January 2020 issue, the last name of Bill and Jessica Stocks were misspelled in three instances in the memorial donations they made. Our apologies to Bill and Jessica.

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THE ITALIAN TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 – PAGE 11 Brunch with La Befana is a fun time for many

Upon her arrival, La Befana greeted children while they were finishing their breakfast. Bartolotta Catering set up a breakfast buffet for all the attendees to enjoy.

Times photos by Tom Hemman

Dad looks on while his daughter starts to decorate her cookie.

Some families decided to take advantage of having the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the Festa Ballroom to serve as the backdrop for a photo.

Eva Bongert, who’ll be La Piccola Principessa (The Little Princess) at Carnevale, is seen here decorating her gingerbread cookie.

This youngster displayed his artistic talents decorating his cookie.

Here, mom helps one of her sons squeeze the icing on his gingerbread cookie while her other son looks on.

PAGE 12 – FEBRUARY 2020 THE ITALIAN TIMES La Befana told her story of her ill-fated effort to visit and deliver gifts to the Baby Jesus and how she has since attempted to make amends by delivering gifts to good children each Epiphany Eve.

Each child received a gift from La Befana.

La Befana is seen here with the Avanti Committee members who put on the Brunch with La Befana event on Jan. 4. Seated next to La Befana are Marissa West (left) and Jenna Alioto, Avanti Committee chairs. Standing (l – r): Salva- tore Alioto, Andrea Jones, Liz Ceraso and Sam Abraham. Salvatore and Andrea will be Il Prince e La Principessa (The Prince and Princess) of the ICC’s celebration of Il Grande Carnevale on Saturday, Feb. 22.

THE ITALIAN TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 – PAGE 13 Rose Purpero Spang to be honored at Youth Frontiers’ Ethical Leadership Luncheon on Apr. 1 at ICC The nonprofit organization Youth tion of leaders is grounded in posis- adult who leads with character in the Frontiers will present its 2020 Leader tive character. community, a positive adult who fos- of Character to Rose E. Purpero Purpero Spang became involved ters the character development of our Spang during its Ethical Leadership in the organization about five years next generation of leaders. “All of Luncheon, a fundraiser, to be held ago. “She has such a passion for ed- which makes Rose the perfect choice Wednesday, Apr. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 ucation and youth development that for the Leader of Character Award,” p.m. at the Italian Community Cen- she was drawn to the program,” said Hauser said. ter. Jenny Hauser, Donor Relations Man- The Apr. 1 luncheon is open to the Purpero Spang is a charter mem- ager, Wisconsin. public. Reservations can be made at ber of the ICC and longtime volun- “Rose has opened many doors for youthfrontiers.org/events. teer for its annual Festa Italiana us at Northwestern Mutual (where For information on sponsorship, celebration. she was an agent for many years), in contact Hauser at jhauser@youth- Youth Frontiers provides one-day the schools she supports and has told frontiers.org or call 414-909-1901. retreats to grade school through high many people about Youth Frontiers.” school students focused on timeless Each year at its annual event, values like kindness, courage and re- Youth Frontiers awards a student spect. It works with more than 200 with a scholarship and a student of schools statewide and around 800 character award, who had been nom- schools in the Midwest. Youth Fron- inated by school counselors. tiers’ vision is that our next genera- Youth Frontiers also presents an Rose Purpero Spang Helga Smith recognized Welcome new Italian for volunteerism at Community St. John’s Home Italian Community Center mem- valued by those who were campus- Center members! ber Helga Smith was recognized for bound. She continues to volunteer at her 42 years of volunteerism at the the store to this day, acquiring items Saint John’s Home in December. She of great value for all shoppers. The following persons became members of the Italian Community Center between December 10, 2019 and January 15, 2020. Benvenuti (Wel- now is a resident at the home on Helga, who played bocce at the come!) Prospect Avenue in Milwaukee. ICC for 26 years, was born in the Helga’s volunteerism began when northern German city of Hanover, Ross DePaola of Madison, WI she decided to use her talents on her where as a teenager she lived through Helga Smith of Milwaukee, WI “Tuesdays off” from the travel the war. After her marriage, she came Dennis Antonie of Mequon, WI agency where she worked for the to the U.S. with her husband while good of the residents at St. John’s. pregnant with their son. She proudly Scott & Kelly Brislcre of Kewaskum, WI Relying on her travel agent expe- received naturalization in 1951. She David Tennessen of Milwaukee, WI rience, she skillfully arranged popu- is pre-deceased by two husbands, the lar monthly tours for residents. There latter bringing his two children into Joseph F. Stiglitz of Franklin, WI were trips to the Mississippi, to Min- their household. Ryan Davis of St. Francis, WI neapolis, Mackinac Island and else- In the 1980s, the City of Milwau- where for 50 travelers. In addition, Brent Frank of Waukesha, WI kee honored Helga for her volun- she took her fans three times a year teerism. Beth Perrigo of Franklin, WI to destinations beyond the United In 2004, Helga came to live with States. She recalled four trips to Eu- Gloria Jean Hoss of Greenfield, WI her traveling friends at St. John’s, rope, one to Bermuda, five to the Susan Ross of Big Bend, WI where in the years that followed, she Caribbean and one up the East Coast continued to volunteer. She put to- Lori Lopez of Cudahy, WI to Quebec City. gether events like Octoberfest, fash- When St. John’s relocated from Lynn Porchetta of Brookfield, WI ion shows and summer picnics. Cass St. to Prospect Ave., she became Earl J. Halveron of Milwaukee, WI the manager of the lower level Bistro She recalls that when she played Corner Store, shopping, pricing and bocce at the ICC, she was affection- Karen Kaszubowski of Brookfield, WI stocking the shelves with items for ately adopted as “Italian” and was re- RoRo Koser of Sheboygan, WI the residents’ needs, a task especially named “Helgalina.” Philip A. Giuffre of Menomonee Falls, WI Kathie J. Domagalski of Milwaukee, WI Elliot Endres of Milwaukee, WI Janelle Guttuso of Mukwonago, WI Michael & Soledad Socha of Milwaukee, WI Anthony & Lisa Procaccio and daughter Beatrice) of Milwaukee, WI Katryna Endres of Franklin, WI Theadora Jorgensen of Milwaukee, WI Chuck Marchese & Emily Marx of Milwaukee, WI Christine A. Taticek of Poynette, WI Maria Jones and children Arianna and Antonino of Milwaukee, WI Michael & Toni Spott of Milwaukee, WI Ken & Barbara Czysz of Greendale, WI Katherine Hannah of Milwaukee, WI Charles Wooward and child Madisun of Milwaukee, WI Mary Gaar of Milwaukee, WI Joe Ingrelli of Milwaukee, WI Donna Hoppe of Pewaukee, WI

In this photo, Helga Smith (right) is delighting a customer with her holiday Ann Marie Palmisano of Milwaukee, WI wrappings purchased at an after-Christmas sale. (Photo courtesy of More of Troy Halverson of Mequon, WI Our Story, a publication for and about the people of St. John’s Home)

PAGE 14 – FEBRUARY 2020 THE ITALIAN TIMES OSIA to present ‘Tribute to Sinatra’ at ICC on Friday, Mar. 6 If you are a Frank Sinatra fan, you crooner Jim Bulanda. Proceeds from entertainer. He is a vocalist who is talent. For the next three years, Jim will want to be at the Italian Com- the show benefit the local OSIA or- most appreciated and famous for his polished his Sinatra classic songs and munity Center on Friday, Mar. 6. ganization’s scholarship program. impressions of Dean Martin and. of developed a nightclub act that in- That’s when the Filippo Mazzei The event, which has drawn rave course, the “Chairman of the cludes a repertoire of 70 classic Lodge #2763 of the Order Sons and reviews the past several years, will Board,” Frank Sinatra. He also does songs. He began his pro- Daughters of Italy in America will take place in the Festa Ballroom. strong impressions of the songs of fessional singing career in 1994, per- present its annual “A Tribute to Frank Tickets, which must be purchased in Tony Bennett, Neil Diamond, forming in numerous nightclubs in Sinatra,” benefit concert. Doors open advance, are available for $10 per Michael Bublé and many others. Chicago and northwest Indiana. at 5 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. person at the ICC reception office Today, he performs regularly, in- He started singing at the age of The show will star Chicagoland during regular business hours or by cluding a regular engagements at var- seven to entertain his large Italian contacting Ralph Busalacchi at 414- ious popular dining and family. Throughout his 20s, he regu- 483-1562. A table of 10 can be re- entertainment establishments in the larly sang in church as a cantor. served for $100. Chicagoland area. Parishioners soon took notice of Jim's Food and beverages will be avail- For more information visit Bu- beautiful, velvety smooth voice, and able all night. The Bartolotta Cater- landa’s website, www.trib- he was often asked to sing at wed- ing staff will be on hand to take utetofrank.com. dings. orders beginning at 5 p.m. Attendees In the early 1990s, Bulanda ven- can be ordered food from either the tured into the Windy City’s nightlife Cafe La Scala menu or they can pur- scene. He could frequently be seen chase the Italian dinner buffet that singing and dabbling in comedy at will be available in the room. Chicago's local comedy clubs. Pa- About Jim Bulanda trons at these clubs soon remarked on Bulanda can easily step into the his remarkable singing voice and en- shoes of any major Las Vegas-style couraged him to develop his vocal Milwaukee UNICO organizations will award scholarships for the 89th consecutive year in 2020 Jim Bulanda Continuing a program started 89 volvement and personal character are Applicants may be contacted to years ago, the Milwaukee Chapter the criteria by which the applicants attend a personal interview at the Ital- UNICO National and the Milwaukee will be judged. ian Community Center during school Ladies of UNICO, Inc. will award There is an additional scholarship hours on Friday, Apr. 17. St. Valentine several scholarships this spring to this year generously donated by a The scholarship recipient or by Liliana Robinson high school seniors of Italian descent. member of the Milwaukee Ladies of his/her representative must be pres- Valentine’s Day is a day of love The exact number of scholarships to UNICO, Edith Brown. It will be ent at the banquet on May 26 to ac- and happiness. It’s a day where love be presented had not been determined called the Lady Liberty Award. It is cept the scholarship award. quotes flow through the air. But as of press time. inspired by the Statue of Liberty, its The Milwaukee UNICO scholar- where did it all come from? Where To be eligible, applicants must at- sculptor, the verse on the statue and ship program has awarded over $1 did Valentine’s Day originate? Here tend a public or private school in the former honorary Statue of Liberty million dollars in scholarships over is the answer. these counties: Milwaukee, Wauke- Foundation Chairman, the late Lee. the past 89 years. There is not much known about sha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine, A. Iacocca. The qualifications to The Milwaukee Chapter UNICO St. Valentine (who is the patron saint Kenosha or Walworth. apply are the same as the other schol- National organization awarded its of love, young people and happy The spirit of these scholarships is arships. first scholarship in 1936. The Mil- marriages), and there are few stories, to help Italian American high school The recipients will be honored at waukee Ladies of UNICO have cele- but this is the most popular one. seniors with the cost of higher educa- the UNICO Scholarship & Awards brated along side the Chapter in St. Valentine believed in Jesus tion. The students’ applications will banquet on Tuesday, May 26 at the aiding with scholarship funding and and he told everyone about him. He be reviewed by a committee com- Italian Community Center. community service. Their mission preached all the time. Sometimes, prised of non-Italian dignitaries from statement is “Service above Self.” Continued on page 16 Obtaining a scholarship the Milwaukee area. Financial need, application scholarship, community/school in- Applications will be available on Ladies of UNICO install the Milwaukee UNICO website, www.unicomilwaukee.com. Click on the documents link found on the side- officers for 2020-21 term bar. During the joint Milwaukee rante Application deadline Ladies of UNICO and Pompeii • Historians – Edith Brown and Candidates must submit their ap- Women’s Club Christmas party on Rosalinda Schaapveld. plications by Saturday, Apr. 4 to: Dec. 3, the UNICO Ladies installed Guests were treated with enter- UNICO Milwaukee Scholarship Di- its officers for the 2020-2021 term. tainment after dinner by Wisconsin rector, 1333 N. 59th St., Milwaukee, Installed were: Lutheran High School Show Choir WI 53208. • President – Sophia Michalovitz under the direction of Ned Goede. • Vice President – Christine Con- The group consisted of 25 talented ley and amazing entertainers who sang a Pompeii Women’s Club • Immediate Past President - Carla medley of show tunes and holiday Pellin songs. • Tresurer – Maria Lo Ricco The Ladies of UNICO will start ready for 2020 • Recording Secretary – Phyllis Di their year on Saturday, Feb. 15 with a Pronio Breakfast Board meeting at 10:30 The Pompeii Women’s Club Christmas and a happy and healthy • Corresponding Sercretary – hopes everyone enjoyed a blessed New Year. We are up and running in a.m. at the Italian Community Cen- Prudy Camuy ter. Reservations are being taken by 2020. Our first Board meeting of the • Membership/Financial Secretary new year was held on Jan. 8 at the Sophia Michalovitz at 414-476-0461. - Annette Huttl Payments will be taken the morning Italian Community Center. • Sargent at Arms – Rosalia Fer- Our first general membership of this meeting. Cost is $10. meeting is set for Wednesday, Jan. 29 Save the date of May 26 for the at 6 p.m. at the ICC, weather permit- combined UNICO Scholarship event. ting. Our new members’ pinning cer- Ladies who may be interested in emony is scheduled that night. We becoming members are always wel- hope to see a good number of our come to any of our meetings. members in attendance. Stay warm. – Submitted by – Mary (Mineo) Winard Sophia Michalovitz P.R. Chair President Pompeii Women’s Club Ladies of UNICO

THE ITALIAN TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 – PAGE 15 Getting cured by Blaise Di Pronio cool, controlled environment. The In the Italian culinary world of salting process removes leftover cured meats there are so many quali- blood and moisture. After the salting ties and varieties of salami and its process, the salt is washed from the genre that it might be necessary to meat and then left to dry and age for draw a map, going from region to re- up to 18 months. Prosciutto is a fla- gion, often even from province to vorful, delicately sweet and salty province. This meaty subject is too product. It typically has a salmon broad to address here but we need to pink to brownish-red color and each at least clarify the differences be- slice is streaked with fat. Some pro- tween those staples of our favorite sciutto varieties are seasoned with cold cuts: salami, soppressata, capoc- spices and herbs like black pepper, ollo and, of course, prosciutto. garlic, juniper, and rosemary, which The word salami in English ences. The processing involves the without being overwhelmingly so, give it a more unique, fragrant flavor. comes from the plural form of the use of lean meat selected from spe- delicately spiced and slightly smoky. The longer prosciutto is aged, the Italian salame. The word originates cific body parts. Another important The word Prosciutto is derived more complex it will taste. from the Italian word sale or salt. distinction is given by the use of cas- from the Italian prosciugare (to dry The above summary is not ex- Salami originally meant "all kinds of ing: for the soppressata it must be thoroughly) which is what happens to haustive but here are some other op- salted food products" and salumi wider than that of salami. Salami a pig's or a wild boar's hind leg or tions you may wish to consider: today refers to all cured meats. As in- takes on more cylindrical connota- thigh when hung to cure and dry. Pancetta, Mortadella, Speck, Bre- dicated, the Italian tradition of cured tions, while the soppressata has a Once the leg is cleaned, it is heavily saola, Lonza, Testa, etc.... Getting meats includes many styles and the more flattened and peculiar shape, salted and left for two months in a hungry yet? word salami soon specifically meant easy to recognize and distinguish. only the most popular kind – a salted Soppressata is pressed between and spiced meat, ground and ex- boards which gives it it's flattish Latin lesson truded into an elongated, thin casing shape. Kind of like a cigar that has Compiled by War. then left to undergo natural fermen- been box pressed. The "pressata" part Blaise Di Pronio 5. Bona fide: With good faith- tation and drying. of soppressata actually refers to I presume by now everyone something that is real or genuine. A traditional salami, with its typi- "pressed." knows what "quid pro quo" means 6. Bonus: Good- reward from cal marbled appearance, is made Soppressata can be similar to hard but what about all those other Latin one’s employer for good perform- from beef or pork. The fat is usually salami, but the fat is usually in larger phrases or words that resurface here, ance. well distributed in small pieces. Beef pieces and less distributed. It can also there and everywhere and many 7. Carpe diem: Seize the day- is usuallt in kosher salami, which be spicy! Hot Soppressata is a tasty times we have no clue as to what ex- used to motivate others to make the never includes pork for religious rea- alternative to pepperoni. actly they mean but we are too most of the present . sons. Capocollo (also known as coppa ashamed to so admit and then appear 8. Caveat Emptor: Let the buyer Pepperoni is an American variety or capicola) is a traditional Italian ignorant and unsophisticated. Espe- beware- you've been warned. of salami, made from cured pork and pork cold cut made from the dry- cially those of Italian ancestry. After 9. De Facto: In fact- holding a po- beef mixed together and seasoned cured muscle running from the neck all, the Latin language comes from sition, with or without the right to do with paprika or other chili pepper. It to the fourth or fifth rib of the pork the Lazio region of Italy and its cap- so. is characteristically soft, slightly shoulder or neck (capo means head ital: Rome, right? We don't want look 10. E.g.: Short for exempli gra- smoky and bright red in color. Thinly and collo means neck). It is a whole- to perplexed. So here's a list of the tia(for the sake of example)-For ex- sliced pepperoni is a popular pizza muscle salume, dry cured and typi- most common Latin words/phrases. ample or such as. topping in American pizzerias. cally sliced very thinly. It is seasoned Commit a few to memory and toss 11. Ergo: Therefore. Soppressata has the same basis of with red or white wine, garlic and a them about in your discourses and 12. Et cetera: To and the rest-And preparation and processing as salami variety of herbs and spices including start impressing! so on. however there are substantial differ- paprika. The resulting product is fatty 1. Ad hoc: To this- denotes that 13. E Pluribus Unum: From many, something is created or done for a one. particular purpose. 14. Ex Officio: By virtue of one's St. Valentine 2. Ad hominem: To the individ- office. from page 15 and restored her vision. The judge ual- a personal attack on a person. 15.Ex Post Facto: After the fact- however, he preached to the wrong was so thankful that he got baptized, 3. Alibi: Elsewhere- being with retroactive effect or force. people. One day, he was talking to a fasted for three days and broke all the elaswhere at the time of an act. 16. I.e.: Short for id est(that is)- judge. They happened to be talking idols around his house. 4. Ante Bellum: Before the war- states something in different words. about religion. Of course, St. Valen- However, this wasn’t the end. St. the United States before the Civil Continued on page 17 tine was talking about Jesus. The Valentine was arrested for marrying judge did not believe in Jesus and de- couples and converting them to cided to test St. Valentine. Christianity. He was put before the The judge proceeded to bring St. Emperor and tried to convince him Word Search: Valentine to his daughter who was that Jesus was real. Sadly, the Em- blind. The judge told St. Valentine to peror did not believe him and sen- NFL Legends restore his daughter’s sight and if he tenced St. Valentine to death. He was by Blaise Di Pronio did, the judge would do anything St. martyred on February 14 around the Valentine wanted him to do. year 269. St. Valentine prayed to God that *** he would be able to restore the vision Editor’s note: Liliana is a seventh to the judge’s daughter. He then put grader at St. Francis Borgia Catholic his hands over the daughter’s eyes School, Cedarburg, WI. Words in an Italian word by Blaise Di Pronio

How many words can you make with the letters in the Italian word “Canzone” (Song)? ______To find Word Search solved, turn to page 19 Answers on page 19

PAGE 16 – FEBRUARY 2020 THE ITALIAN TIMES Opera insights by Barbara Collignon of plagiarizing the work of an earlier is thus taking revenge on Robert for sess a gold ring which is claimed to Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux is librettist. The rather complicated his affair with his wife). In his cell, be this one. In his history of England, one of the four operas inspired by the story of love, betrayal and treason is Robert wonders why it appears that however, John Lingard says the story 19th century’s keen interest in British also told in various French plays and his ring has not been received by the appears to be fiction. Lytton Strachey history of the 16th century. You’ll re- histories. Queen. But he refuses to betray Sara, states "Such a narrative is appropri- member that Donizetti wrote four op- The opera is set in London in and he is executed. ate enough to the place where it was eras about British queens: Maria 1601. Because Devereux agreed on But that is not the end of it. After first fully elaborated — a sentimen- Stuarda, Anna Bolena, Elisabetta al his own to a ceasefire with Irish Nottingham has arrived, Elizabeth tal novelette, but it does not belong to castello di Kenilworth and Roberto rebels, he is awaiting his trial for high demands to know why he prevented history,” and Alison Weir, calls it a Devereux. treason. He and Sara (Sara in the the ring from being brought to her. fabrication. Though seldom performed, critics Opera but Catherine in real history), He replies: "Blood I wanted, and Such is the stuff of opera. One can have said Roberto Devereux contains the married Duchess of Nottingham, blood I got!" easily listen to various arias on some of Donizetti's best vocal writ- are in love but the queen is also in According to various accounts, YouTube or attend the May 2020 per- ing and, according to Wikipedia, it love with him. the duchess (on her deathbed) is said formance by Sondra Radvanovsky “pushes romantic opera to the limits The plot revolves around a ring to have confessed all this to Eliza- and the Chicago Lyric Opera. They of melodic expression and has been whose existence in reality is the stuff beth, who angrily replied: "May God will perform the finales of Anna described as ‘mak(ing) a powerful of legend. Did Elizabeth actually forgive you, Madam, but I never Bolena, Maria Stuarda and Roberto end to one of Donizetti's finest and promise Robert that the ring she once can." The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Devereux in a semi-staged perform- most affecting operas.’” gave him would always be the pledge Galleries in Westminster Abbey pos- ance. The opera is a tragedia lirica, or of his safety should he ever return it tragic opera. Donizetti himself to her? Devereux is not blameless. He seemed to be experiencing personal is having an affair with the wife of his Latin lesson continued tragedy after tragedy. Not only did he best friend and he is unfaithful to the from page 16 thing is being done without payment. lose both his parents in 1836 but that queen as well. Jealous Sara sees the 17. In Vitro: In glass- in a test 22. Quid pro quo: Something for year his wife Virginia Vaselli deliv- ring on his hand and believes it to be tube. something- a favor for a favor. ered a stillborn baby and, in June of a token of Elizabeth’s love for him. 18. Non Sequitur: It Does Not 23. Semper ubi sub ubi: Always 1837, another child died during birth. At one point, Elizabeth offers Robert Follow- conclusion which doesn't wear underwear. Just days later, his wife died at the his freedom if he would reveal the follow from its premises. 24. Status quo: Existing state of tender age of 28. Donizetti managed name of her rival. He refuses. Later, 19. Per se: In itself- to emphasize affairs. to hammer out most of the score in Robert gives Sara the ring with a let- the importance of something. 25. Verbatim: In exactly the same the month of August while grieving ter asking her to deliver it to queen 20. Persona non Grata: Unaccept- words- word-for-word from the orig- his wife’s death. If that were not and beg for his life. She fails to do so able Person- unwelcome person. inal. enough, a cholera epidemic delayed (on the insistence of her husband who 21. Pro bono: For the good- some- the start of rehearsals. The plot is very loosely based on the life of Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, an influential member of the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Steal- ing plots was not uncommon between rival opera houses and the librettist, Salvadore Cammarano, was accused St. Blaise Day by Maia Robinson There is not too much known about St. Blaise, but we do know that he is the patron Saint of throat dis- eases, animals, wool combers and wool trading. St. Blaise was born in Sivas, Turkey and he died in the year 316. His feast day is February 3. People often turned to St. Blaise for healing miracles. In 316, St. Blaise was arrested for his faith by the Governor of Cap- padocia and of Lesser Armeni. On the way to jail, a woman set her only son by St. Blaise’s feet. Her son was choking to death. St. Blaise cured the child and even though the Governor was amazed by this, he could not get St. Blaise to give up his faith. There- fore, the Governor beat St. Blaise with a stick and tore out his skin with iron combs before finally cutting off his head. In another version, while St. Blaise was being lead to prison, the group came upon a woman whose pig had been taken by a wolf. St. Blaise told the wolf to come back with the pig and the wolf returned with the pig who had not been hurt at all. The woman brought St. Blaise two beautiful fine wax candles with hopes of brightening up his dark cell. St. Blaise is often shown holding two crossed candles in his hand or in a cave with wild animals. He is also often shown with steel combs. The blessing of St. Blaise is a ceremony still practiced and celebrated on his feast day in many places. Two candles are consecrated and crossed and then touched to the throats of the faithful. This blessing may be ad- ministered by a priest, a deacon, or a lay minister. Editor’s note: Maia is a third grader at St. Francis Borgia Catholic School, Cedarburg, WI.

THE ITALIAN TIMES FEBRUARY 2020 – PAGE 17 La Pagina Italiana Coordinato da Blaise Di Pronio Febbraio in Italia è il mese del Carnevale Febbraio in Italia è sicuramente il smodato godimento di cibo, bevande mese del Carnevale. Ogni città è in- e piaceri sensuali, concessa come vasa da maschere e coriandoli, luci e sfogo alle classi meno abbienti, e ca- colori che creano un’atmosfera di ratterizzato dal temporaneo sovverti- festa unica. Le origini del Carnevale mento dell’ordine sociale, nel corso sono antichissime e si fanno risalire dei secoli il carnevale si è arricchito ai Saturnali romani che si celebra- di sfumature sempre nuove e di- vano in onore del nuovo anno, ma verse.Esistono in Italia carnevali di anche ai Lupercalia e alle Dionisia- antiche tradizioni e noti a livello in- che. ternazionale, capaci di attrarre ogni Tuttavia l’etimologia del termine anno migliaia di visitatori da tutto il “carnevale” deriva, con ogni proba- mondo, occasione per visitare il Bel bilità, dal latino carnem levare, un’e- Paese. spressione popolare per indicare il Tra i più importanti c’è sicura- banchetto che si teneva l’ultimo mente il Carnevale di Venezia. Isti- giorno subito prima del periodo di tuito dalle oligarchie veneziane per astinenza e digiuno della Quaresima. concedere alla popolazione un pe- Il carnevale infatti, nel calendario riodo dedicato al divertimento e ai fe- liturgico cattolico-romano è collocato steggiamenti, la sua caratteristica tra l’Epifania (6 gennaio) e la Quare- dominante è il mascheramento, nato sima. per annullare ogni forma di apparte- Una festa caratterizzata da uno nenza sociale, sessuale o religiosa. Oggi il Carnevale di Venezia è una cito) a colpi di arance (che rappre- suggestiva festa popolare considerata sentano le frecce), mentre tra le vie unica per storia, atmosfere e travesti- della città sfila il corteo della Mu- menti. gnaia che distribuisce dolci e regali La Caponata Nelle due settimane di Carnevale alla popolazione. Inoltre, alla sfilata nella Laguna si può assistere a nume- tradizionale lungo le vie cittadine, nei di Giacoma Lo Coco* Caponata Messinese in questa rosi manifestazioni di piazza ed tre giorni di carnevale, partecipano Questo mese, pensando dei vari versione il pomodoro usato viene eventi di ogni tipo come anche a feste carri, gruppi folcloristici e bande mu- cibi della mia regione, ci occupiamo lasciato intero per questo, questa ca- private e balli in maschera all’interno sicali che provengono dalle altre re- di un piatto tipico siciliano, la “Ca- ponata risulta bianca e non rossa dei grandi palazzi veneziani dove ca- gioni italiane e da diversi paesi ponata.” come le altre che invece con il po- larsi negli antichi splendori. Tra i mo- europei. La caponata famosa ormai in modoro viene creata una salsa. Inol- menti di maggiore fascino si ricorda In Toscana si festeggia invece tutto il mondo, è un contorno o an- tre in alcune zone della città lo spettacolare Volo dell’Angelo, an- il Carnevale di Viareggio, uno dei più tipasto vegetariano, infatti la sua ri- vengono aggiunti peperoni gialli, ch’esso legato alla tradizione (il importanti e apprezzati al mondo (l’e- cetta classica è costituita verdi o rossi ed il piatto finito viene primo ad effettuarlo fu un acrobata dizione del 2011 ha visto partecipare esclusivamente da vegetali ovvero guarnito con del basilico in foglie. turco nella metà del 1500), prevede alla sfilata 325.000 persone). Nato melanzane fritte con pomodoro, ci- Caponata Trapanese questa è che un artista in carne ed ossa, assi- nel 1873 come manifestazione in ma- polle, olive e capperi, il tutto con- uguale a quella palermitana con in curato ad un cavo metallico, effettui schera di ricchi borghesi scontenti di dito con olio, aceto, sale e zucchero piu’ solo l’aggiunta di mandorle to- la sua discesa sulla corda dal Campa- pagare tasse troppo alte, nel corso per dare un gusto agrodolce tipico state. nile di San Marco verso il Palazzo degli anni la sua caratteristica princi- del delizioso piatto. Caponata Agrigentina in questa Ducale. pale sta nei grandi, colorati e movi- Molti non sanno che la caponata vengono usati i peperoni detti “frig- Un altro famoso carnevale è mentati carri allegorici che sfilano che oggi mangiamo è solo una rivi- gitelli”, frutta secca, uvetta e olive quello storico d’Ivrea, cittadina pie- lungo la passeggiata a mare viareg- sitazione di una vecchia ricetta un sia verdi che nere. All’interno della montese, in provincia di Torino. Si gina e sui quali troneggiano enormi po’ diversa da quella odierna, che ha stessa città ce ne sono 2 versioni. In tratta di una delle feste più antiche del caricature in cartapesta dei big della le sue origini addirittura nel 1700, una oltre agli ingredienti detti ven- mondo, istituzionalizzata nel 1808 e politica, della cultura o dello spetta- quando nel Mezzogiorno gli aristo- gono aggiunti carciofi, nell’altra famosa per la suggestiva Battaglia colo. Carri straordinari con movi- cratici di quel tempo mangiavano la viene aggiunto pesce e pere. delle arance. Il carnevale rievoca in- menti sempre più complessi caponata non come contorno, ma Caponata Napoletana questa è la fatti la guerra civile scoppiata tra i movimenti ed effetti scenografici come piatto unico, visto che allora più diversa perché alla base non ci popolani e le truppe reali all’indo- grandiosi che ogni anno mostrano un la sua ricetta conteneva come ingre- sono le melanzane ma i “taralli”, mani dell’uccisione dell’odiato ti- esempio del perfetto connubio tra le diente principale il pesce, condito pane tipico biscottato napoletano, ranno Raineri di Biandrate, da parte capacità artistiche delle maestranze sempre con la salsa sopra elencata e condito con olio, aglio, pomodoro e della Mugnaia. La battaglia prevede toscane e la padronanza delle tecno- il tutto veniva accompagnato con acciughe. Infatti è un piatto molto che squadre di aranceri a piedi (ossia logie. pane. Il pesce usato era la “Lam- antico e povero. il popolo) difendano le loro piazze – www.italia.it. puga” detta anche “Capone” e pro- Caponata di pesce è una ver- dagli aranceri su carri (ossia l’eser- prio dal nome di questo pesce è sione più moderna che si rifà all’o- stata denominata Caponata. riginale usando però per lo più Nel corso degli anni il pesce non pesce spada infarinato e fritto e poi Proverbi popolari: fu più usato perché, per il popolo condito con gli ingredienti tipici era troppo costoso e per questo della caponata. Popular prroverbs venne sostituito da melanzane ma Infine possiamo dire che è diventata Dialect-Calabria: Chi parenti non make for bad children. anche da altri vegetali, infatti ne così popolare in tutto il mondo gra- vinditi e no accattati niente. Meaning; Spoiling children by esistono diverse varianti da città in zie ad alcune famiglie di conservieri Literally: With relatives best not giving them whatever they want città siciliane e addirittura ce né una siciliani che gia’ a partire del 1869 to sell or buy anything. leads to children who misbehave and versione napoletana. hanno prodotto dei barattoli di ca- Equivalent: Avoid doing business don’t appreciate what they have. Prima di elencare le diverse rivisi- ponata ed esportato in tutto il with your relatives. *** tazioni della sua ricetta è importante mondo, soprattutto negli Stati Uniti. *** Dialect-Campania: Li parienti so’ sapere che la caponata è entrata a Chiudiamo l’articolo dicendo Chi ne tene ciento l’alloca, chi ne com’a li stivali: chiu so’ stritti e chiu far parte della PAT (prodotto agroa- che dovremmo essere orgogliosi tene uno l’affoca. te fanno male. limentare tradizionale) onorificenza che un piatto della nostra cucina Those who have a hundred chil- Relatives are like boots – there are data dal Ministero delle politiche mediterranea, cucina che è stata va- dren scream at them, those that are tight(close), and then agricole e alimentari. lutata tra le migliori al mondo sia and those who have only one there are those that hurt you. Adesso elenchiamo le diverse ri- per la scelta, la qualità ed il bilan- child suffocate them. *** cette a seconda della città: ciamento degli alimenti al suo in- *** Dialect-Campania: Tra socra e Caponata Palermitana è la più terno, venga così apprezzata da Ogni brutto figghio pe’la mamma nora c’e lu diavulo che lavora. famosa e la sua ricetta è quella molti onorando il nostro paese. pare nu giglio. Between daughter-in-law and prima scritta all’inizio dell’articolo Buon appetito a tutti! Every ugly child looks like a lily mother-in-law, there’s a devil is at ovvero melanzane, pomodoro, ci- *** to his mother. work. polle, olive, capperi, olio, aceto, *Editor’s note: Ms Lo Coco *** *** sale e zucchero. should by now be familiar at the Mazze e panelle fanno li figghi Dialect-Emilia Romagna: I parint Caponata Catanese rispetto a ICC. Her paintings adorn our Mem- belli. Pane e presutto fanno li figghi ie cume e pesc, dop tre de i poza. quella palermitana ha solo l’ag- bers’ Room. She is now also a brutti. Relatives are like fish – after three giunta di pinoli e il numero di me- member-contributor to out Italian Spankings and bread make for days they stink. lanzane è maggiore. Times. She lives in Porticello, Italy. good children; bread and prosciutto ***

PAGE 18 – FEBBRAIO 2020 THE ITALIAN TIMES l’Icona Misteriosa Custodita a Manoppello, Abruzzo di Donato Di Pronio mondo: il volto impresso su questo all’anarchia, al disordine, et similia. ricomparve a Manoppello e fu offerto Invogliato e incuriosito da quanto Velo lo si vede da ambedue le parti, Bastano due esempi. Il Concistoro da un misterioso pellegrino, sco- mi ha raccontato un amico su una sua sia se lo ammiriamo davanti e sia se del 1294 che elesse Papa Celestino V marso subito dopo la consegna, ad un visita al paese di Manoppello, un Co- lo osserviamo da dietro! Ci troviamo si era tenuto a Perugia perchè Roma medico locale, Giacomantonio Leo- mune di circa settimila abitanti in difronte ad una immagine ACHERO- era una città insicura; per lo stesso nelli. Dopo circa 100 anni fu venduto provincia di Pescara situato a 257 PITA, cioè non fatta da mano motivo Papa Celestino fissò la sua da un suo discendente a Donato An- metri s. m. su un colle alle falde set- d’uomo. sede a Napoli. tonio De Fabritiis, il quale, dopo tentrionali della Maiella (il toponimo Il bisso marino è una sostanza pro- Il 6 maggio 1527 Roma fu letteral- averlo dispiegato, ripulito e sistemato risale al latino MANIPULUS, mani- dotta da una conchiglia, la nacchera mente devastata dai Lanzichenecchi: come oggi lo vediamo, lo donò ai polo, manata di fieno, covone, ecc.), (Pinna nobilis). Ma il bisso non si la- milizie (organizzate in Italia alla fine Frati Cappuccini di Manoppello. mi recai nel predetto paese, nella scia dipingere !!! Uno studioso, uti- del XV secolo dall’Imperatore Mas- Tra le manifestazioni religiose che terza domenica del mese di maggio, lizzando uno scanner ad alta similiano I d’Austria) formate da fa- caratterizzano la festa di cui all’ini- in occasione della festa di popolo, risoluzione, ha ingrandito il Velo di migerati mercenari delle fanterie zio, c’è una processione con il Velo- che vi si celebra, per toccare con ben 400 volte: fra i vari spazi non ci tedesche scelti tra individui audaci e Volto Santo sistemato su un trono, mano quanto di straordinario e di so- sono colori, sangue, materia. I fila- vigorosi, valorosi in combattimento, alla quale partecipano migliaia di fe- prannaturale mi aveva raccontato il menti che allo scanner risultano es- ma avidi di bottino e facili a cedere deli, tantissimi provenienti anche da predetto amico. sere molto grossi, in realtà sono poco ai loro istinti più primitivi. Il loro paesi lontani, dalle Aneriche e per- Nella locale Basilica è custodita più di un decimo di millimetro. nome è tristemente legato anche ad fino dalla Cina. Al passaggio della una eccezionale bimillenaria reliquia Il Velo, dopo varie vicende, dalla un avvenimento passato alla Storia sacra reliquia vengono lanciati petali che la tradizione chiama Sudario di Palestina era stato portato a Costan- con il nome di Sacco di Roma. La di rose. Cristo e Volto Santo. Si tratta di una tinopoli. Da qui nel 705 fu portato a città fu devastata e violentata. Tra- Il sacro rito si sviluppa lungo le immagine impressa su un Velo tra- Roma e fu collocato nell’antica Basi- gico bilancio: 20.000 cittadini uccisi, strade del paese, tutto rivestito a sparente e straordinariamente sottile lica di San Pietro in Vaticano. In oc- 30.000 morti di peste da loro portata festa. Canti e preghiere. Banda musi- fatto di bisso marino. E’ l’immagine casione dell’Anno Santo del 1350 fu in Italia. Papa Clemente VII, per li- cale, bandiere, vessilli, luminarie, alle del volto di una persona viva, con gli trafugato e se ne persero le tracce. La berarsene, dovette arrendersi e pagare finestre e sui balconi sventolano occhi aperti e con cicatrici richiuse. Roma dei Cesari, la Roma imperiale, 400.000 ducati. drappi, tovaglie ricamate, coperte di Ogni immagine ha una facciata e il la Roma capitale del Mondo, per se- Dei Lanzichenecchi si legge nei gran pregio. Numerose le bancarelle, rovescio. Particolarità unica al coli divenne una città ombra, in preda Promessi Sposi di Manzoni: nem- noccioline tostate, zucchero filato, di- meno “i monti, lasciando da parte le verse con richiami gastronomici, tra difficoltà del cammino, eran sicuri ... cui l’mmancabile porchetta. Ho visto Everyday expressions vi s’arrampicavano come gatti, dove pellegrini abbracciarsi, felici di rin- Tempo libero. bite. appena avessero indizio o speranza di contrarsi! Literally: Free time. Equivalent:His bark is worse than far preda”. Agli inizi del 1500 il Velo Equivalent: Time to kill. his bite.

Carcassa di animale investito. Sputare nel piatto in cui si mangia. Filastrocca di San Valentino Literally: The carcass of an animal Literally: Spit in the plate in which di Marzia Cabano that has been run over. you eat. San Valentino Festa degli innamorati Equivalent: Roadkill. Equivalent: Bite the hand that feeds di Giuseppe Bordi del sole dei monti dei prati, you. Prendere due piccioni con una fava. Filastrocca di San Valentino: di tutte le cose del Creato, Literally: Get two pigeons with one apri il cuore di buon mattino, del dolce e anche del salato, fava bean. spargi l’amore per la strada, di tutti gli animali della Terra, Equivalent: Kill two birds with one Calendario ama tutti comunque vada. ma non dell’inutile guerra stone. Ama tua moglie, tuo marito, che in ogni parte del Globo si con- febbraio 2020 ama la fede che porti al dito, suma; Vestirsi da sera. 11 febbraio Patti Lateranensi ama i tuoi figli, i tuoi genitori: miliardi di cose, meno una, Literally: Dressed for the evening. 14 febbraio San Valentino stringiti al petto i loro cuori. ci fanno in questa festa innamorare, Equivalent” Dressed to kill. 20 febbraio Giovedì Grasso Ama animali, parenti, amici, perciò la pace, che è bello festeg- Abbaia ma non morde. 23 febbraio Carnevale perché gli amati son più felici; giare, Literally: He barks but he doesn’t 25 febbraio Martedì Grasso ama la terra, le piante, i fiori, di quell’una ne vale altri miliardi… ama la gente di tutti i colori. E’ quasi San Valentino, non fac- Comincia oggi di buon mattino: ciamo tardi, E fatt’na risata spargi l’amore per il cammino, che festa sia in ogni angolo più Il maestro durante una gita in lontana?” prendi la strada senza ritorno oscuro, collina cerca di insegnare ai suoi ra- - “No, non molto...” e come oggi ama ogni giorno. via le barriere e soprattutto giù ogni gazzi i punti cardinali: - “allora, An- - “Ma sei sicuro?” *** tonio... davanti a te hai l’ovest, alla - “Certo. Io ho un compagno di tua destra hai il nord e alla tua sini- classe africano: ha detto che viene stra il sud. Cosa hai alle spalle?” dal Congo e tutte le mattine arriva a Word Search: - “Lo zainetto, signor maestro!” scuola in bicicletta!” *** *** NFL Legends I miei genitori, quando ero pic- Il padre vedendo che il figlio non SOLVED colo, mi odiavano...ne vuoi la riusciva a dormire gli legge una sto- from page 16 prova?..Per giocare nella vasca non ria noiosissima dopo cinque ore il avevo, come gli altri bambini le pa- figlio replica al padre: “Hai finito di perelle, ma solamente una radio e leggere? È cinque ore che cerco di una lampadina! dormire!” *** *** La maestra con rabbia strappa Cappuccetto Rosso entra nella dalle mani di piccolo Roberto una casa della nonna e trova il lupo e rivista porno: vedendola diversa dal solito - “Voglio vedere i tuoi geni- esclamò: “Che bocca grande che tori!!!” hai...e che naso lungo che hai...e - “Eccoli, sulla pagina 15!” quanti peli che hai..” e il lupo disse: *** “Ma sei venuta qui solo per insul- - “Secondo te l’Africa è molto tare!?”. Words in an Italian word from page 16 The answer: 60 words in “CANZONE” 1. canzone 2. ancone 3. ancon 4. canoe 5. canon 6. conne 7. cozen 8. nonce 9. ocean 10. zonae 11. acne 12. aeon 13. ance 14. anno 15. anon 16. azon 17. cane 18. cann 19. cone 20. conn 21. coze 22. eoan 23. nane 24. naze 25. neon 26. nona 27. none 28. once 29. zoea 30. zona 31. zone 32. ace 33. ane 34. ann 35. azo 36. can 37. caz 38. con 39. coz 40. ean 41. eco 42. eon 43. nae 44. nan 45. non 46. oca 47. one 48. zea 49. zoa 50. ae 51. an 52. ea 53. en 54. na 55. ne 56. no 57. oe 58. on 59. za 60. zo

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