HIGHLIGHTHIGHLIGHT OFOF THETHE MONTHMONTH O by Istituto Italiano di Cultura in collaboration with Studio Zaven, MUSE Factory of Projects and Design Exchange. Design and of Projects Factory MUSE Zaven, Studio with collaboration in Cultura di Italiano Istituto by 416-921-3802 221. |Infoline: ext. Presented 10 am-1pm;2:30-5pm -Fri: Mon hours: |Gallery admission |Free Toronto St., Huron |496 Cultura di Italiano |Istituto |6:30pm 22 January 15 night: –March 22 2019January |Opening |6:30 pm 22 January night: Opening NewItalian Design FROM ATO ZAVEN: EXHIBITION given fieldgiven they take on. by adeep any driven sense in of investigation been Zavagno) always Marco and has Cavarzan world Zaven Studio of (namely design. Enrica Zaven’sportray approach the towards peculiar to intending solo show Canada, the first in ofFactory Projects present FROM ZAVEN, ATO Zaven Studio MUSE collaboration and with in CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS MORE FOR HERE CLICK Festival”, the Istituto Italiano Cultura di TOn the occasion of the “Design letter news T to tell their story. their tell to order in expedient the narrative is modularity precious solo-show, this retrace in can where A inspiration, aclose we that exchange inspiration, between aconstant them is he dialogue Francesca Molteni. Francesca Didero and project Cristina by Maria DEC -JAN GUIDO GUIDI - e x h A NEW MAP OF Exhibition “Guido Guidi - A New Map of Italy,” is a i b i t project dedicated to the Italian photographer known worldwide as one of the most important researchers and pioneers of Italian i o n . This exhibition contemporary photography gathers more than 50 photographs, from the collection of the Canadian Centre for Architecture of Montréal. Closing: Saturday, December 15 496 Huron Street | Free admission | Presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura. in collaboratiion with 918 Bathurst, Foundation ILCM, and iConcerti - Classical Music Artist Management.

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IMAGO MUNDI - GREAT AND NORTH Art Exhibition e x h This sweeping exhibition, part of the global Imago Mundi project, creates a snapshot of i b i t contemporary art across the country today. Presented for the first time in Canada, it features 775 works by 760 established and i o n emerging artists and creators from across Canada. Curated by Francesca Valente and Jennifer Karch Verzè. Closing: Sunday, December 16 Onsite Gallery | 199 Richmond St. W. | Free admission | Presented by OCAD University in collaboration with Imago Mundi, the Luciano Benetton Collection, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Nexus, Onsite Gallery.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS FOOD IN FEDERICO FELLINI’S DRAWINGS e x h Exhibition “Food in Federico Fellini’s drawings” i b i t consists of 19 works of art produced by the director at different stages of his career. A significant part of his artwork is drawings i o n from the famous Libro dei sogni, the diary of dreams Fellini has kept for about thirty years, which is at present exhibited in the Rimini City Museum. Closing: Sunday, January 13, 2019 Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery Columbus Centre | 901 Lawrence Ave West, Toronto, | Free admission | Presented by Columbus Centre, Villa Chairities, Emilia Romagna Region, Associazione Amarcord. In collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

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IF ON A CHRISTMAS NIGHT…” An intimate performance experience Created by internationally acclaimed theatre t h e a company DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT), “If on a Christmas Night…” is an interactive and immersive theatrical experience presented by t r e the Villa Charities and the Columbus Centre with the support of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura. Tuesday, December 07 - Tuesday, December 23 Columbus Centre | 901 Lawrence Ave West, Toronto, ON M6A 1C3 | Click here to buy tickets | Presented by Villa Charities, the Columbus Centre, DLT (DopoLavoroTeatrale). In collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS MANCUSO|MEZZA: EVOLUTION c o n Concert Nationally renowned Italian pianist Vittorio Mezza is in Toronto to collaborate on a new c e r t project with Juno awarded artist Dominic Mancuso. Mezza’s prowess as an arranger brings a new enrichment to Mancuso’s sound - pushing their EVOLUTION as contemporary artists! These two extraordinary performers will soon be recording this new body of work, featuring an eclectic Jazz Chamber Ensemble and the internationally acclaimed Dominic Mancuso Group. Wednesday, December 5 | 7 pm Sheldon Rose Gallery, 1710 Avenue Road, Toronto | Click here to buy tickets | Presented by Dot Productions and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

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PRIEST, LIBERTINE AND LIBRETTIST: THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF LORENZO DA PONTE l e c t Lecture by Sebastiano Bazzichetto PhD Who is the man who wrote the words to Mozart u r e and Salieri’s ? Lorenzo Da Ponte wrote the words for 28 operas by 11 composers, including three of Mozart’s greatest - , Le nozze di Figaro and Così fan tutte. Dr. Sebastiano Bazzichetto’s lecture will explore the captivating life of this ‘Jack of all trades’, a fascinating man with an even more fascinating and adventurous life. Friday, December 7 | 10 am-12 pm Istituto Italiano di Cultura | 496 Huron Street | Tickets: $20 General Public - $15 IIC Students | Reservation is required: [email protected] | Presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AT THE MOVIES WITH L’ ALTRA ITALIA “Nine and Half Moon” c i n Two women of today, two sisters, two opposite ways of being in the world: Livia (Claudia Gerini) and Tina (Michela Adreozzi), both e m a in their fourties, close to each other and still different. December 6 | Vaughan | 8pm Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan - 3555 Hwy 7 W. December 7 | Toronto | 9 pm TIFF Bell Lightbox - 350 King St W. Free admission for students and teachers of IIC. Please bring your IIC student card to be admitted | Click here to buy tickets | Presented by L’ Altra Italia and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

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“DISSONANZE IN ACCORDO”: A CONCERT TO PRESENT THE RONDINE’S PROJECT Concert c o n The concert “Dissonanze in Accordo” is a journey through the history of conflict c e r t transformation. With the music of Rondine’s Ensemble, composed of young artists from countries at war, Professor Franco Vaccari, President and Founder of Rondine, introduces three stories of students who are living the experience of Rondine’s program. Friday, December 14 | 7 pm University of St. Michael’s College | Muzzo Family Alumni Hall Theatre, 121 St. Joseph St. Toronto | Free concert | Presented by St Micheals College, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, and Rondine Association.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT THE COLUMBUS CENTRE c o n Concert Come and join this Sunday afternoon festive c e r t program will feature an array of Christmas themed pieces from Canada and the world and also a selection of Italian overtures and arias. Soprano Holly Chaplin and the Columbus Belle Voci choir will join the orchestra under the baton of maestro Paolo Busato. Sunday, December 16 | 3 pm 901 Lawrence Ave W, North York | Click here to buy tickets | Presented by Greater Toronto Philarmonic Orchestra. In collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

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VESUVIUS ENSEMBLE: CHRISTMAS IN SOUTHERN ITALY Concert c o n There is no more moving way to celebrate the Messiah’s miraculous birth than through c e r t traditional folk songs accompanied by instruments typical of the Italian countryside. This magical evening will be made complete with a pastorale played on the zampogne, special bagpipes traditionally played by shepherds on Christmas Eve. Special Guests: Tommaso Sollazzo, Romina Di Gasbarro, Ben Grossman. Saturday, December 22 | 8pm Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. | Click here to buy tickets | Presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Vesuvius Enseble. With the support of Empire Communities John & Angela Caliento and Paul & Rebecca Elia.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION LEARN ITALIAN AT THE ISTITUTO c l a s Winter 2019 Classes Thinking of learning or improving your Italian? Courses are divided into eight progressive s e s levels with different options running weekly or bi-weekly at our two locations of Downtown and Vaughan. All classes are taught by native Italian speakers and have a friendly and motivating atmosphere. Please call 416 921 3802 ext 228 or email [email protected] Don’t miss your chance to secure a spot in your favourite class this Winter! Starting: Monday, January 7 496 Huron Street, Toronto | 4550 Hwy 7, Suite 210, Vaughan | The courses are organized by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

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ELETTRA STIMILLI: DEBT AND GUILT Talk l e c t Please join us for a talk by Elettra Stimilli, Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the Sapienza University of u r e Rome, Italy. Stimilli will be presenting on her new book, Debt and Guilt - A Political Philosophy: a philosophical analysis of the prevalent European economic policies of recent years. Elettra Stimilli argues that the so called “Austerity” model is built on the idea that we somehow deserve to be punished and need to experience guilt in order to take full account of our economic sins. Wednesday, January 16 Organized by Italian Thought Network, Techne: Wilfrid Laurier University Biopolitical Research Group. In collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS THE HARLEQUIN SALON c o n Concert Meet Pier Leone Ghezzi - caricaturist, painter, and host of some of 18th century c e r t Rome’s most popular salon parties. Tafelmusik is delighted to invite you to one of his famous soirées, where you will encounter the famous prima donna Faustina Bordoni, and discover whether Ghezzi’s mischievous Harlequin servant can thwart his master and pursue his own love interests! Directed by Elisa Citterio. Created, scripted, and illustrated by Marco Cera. Roberta Invernizzi, soprano. Wednesday, January 16 - Sunday, January 20 427 Bloor Street West | Click here to buy tickets | Presented by Tafelmusik in collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

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SCREENING OF VERDI’S Festival Verdi opera Andrea Battistoni conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of di Parma in this sweeping performance of Verdi’s rarely heard opera, led by Roberto Aronica in the title role of a Protestant minister. Yu Guanqun is his wife, Lina, who has been lured into adultery, leaving Stiffelio caught between his desire for revenge and his religion’s admonition to forgive. This Teatro Regio di Parma production also stars Roberto Frontali as Stankar, Lina’s father, Gabriele Mangione as her lover, Raffaele, and George Andguladze as Jorg. Thursday, January 17 | 7:30 pm Spadina Theatre - 24 Spadina Rd, Toronto | Free admission | Presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in collaboration with Alliance Française and Teatro Regio di Parma.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AT THE MOVIES WITH L’ ALTRA ITALIA c i n “The Girl in the Fog” Following his incredible success, with three e m a million copies of his novels sold worldwide, making him one of the most beloved thriller authors in Italy, Donato Carrisi has launched his directorial career with The Girl in the Fog. 17 Jan 2019 | Vaughan | 8:00 pm Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan - 3555 Hwy 7 W. 25 Jan 2019 | Toronto | 9 pm TIFF Bell Lightbox - 350 King St W, Toronto. Free admission for students and teachers of IIC. Please bring your IIC student card to be admitted. | Click here to buy tickets | Presented by L’ Altra Italia in collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

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“I WANTED TO BE WALT DISNEY” He wanted to be Walt Disney and he became Alessandro Mendini. Creator of a parallel d e s universe, ironic and tragic, intimate and able to speak to the world, in any language. Architecture, art, design, writing, and critique. i g n A protagonist of the 20th and 21st centuries telling the story of a dream come true, like Walt Disney. The Istituto Italiano di Cultura, in collaboration with DX, launches the premièr of “Volevo essere Walt Disney”, Francesca Molteni’s homage to Alessandro Mendini one of the most brilliant architect and designer of our times. Monday, January 21 | 6:30 pm Design Exchange, 234 Bay St, Toronto | Presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Design Exchange, and MUSE Factory of Projects.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS THE HIDDEN GEMS OF ITALY l e c t Lecture by Dr. Franco Gallippi You know Roma. You know Milano. But what about the Italian cities beyond the tourist u r e guides? Join Dr. Franco Gallippi for a colourful journey across the great regional cities of his native land. Experience the rich history, stunning art and architecture, and mouthwatering food of Italy’s most beautiful regions, while discovering cities that are filled with hidden gems. January 22 | February 26 | 10 am -12 pm Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema - 506 Bloor St W, Toronto | Click here to buy tickets | Presented by Hot Docs. In collaboratio with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

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AUSCHWITZ TESTIMONIES Theatre t h e a Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Primo Levi’s birth. On the occasion of the Holocaust t r e Remembrance Day 2019, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, in collaboration with the International Primo Levi Studies Center presents: “From Treblinka to Auschwitz: a dialogue between witnesses”. This theatrical reading of extracts from “Auschwitz Testimonies” by Primo Levi and “The Hell of Treblinka”, by Vasily Grossman. Actor Michael Miranda. Live music by Robbie Grunwald, piano, and Drew Jurecka, violin, clarinet. Tuesday, January 29 | 6:30 pm Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Rd, Toronto | Free admission | Presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura and the International Primo Levi

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