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JUNE 2014 PUBLISHED BY THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY VOLUME, XXXV. No. 6 43843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Township, MI 48038 - Phone (586) 228-3030 ext 15 - FAX(586) 228-1678 - Email - [email protected] IACS Hosts Second Annual Brew Review Featuring Michigan Breweries Offering Unique Selections Of High Quality Craft Beers & Picnic Wines
Please join us on June 26 th , at the Italian American Cultural Center, as the IACS hosts its first outdoor summer event of the season, the “Brew Review”, 6:00 p.m. – showcasing Michigan beers and picnic wines. Breweries that are part of the tasting in - clude Rochester Mills Brewery, Atwater Brewery, Short’s Brewing Company, and Flannel Mouth brewed by Blake’s Hard Ci - der Company. In addition to the beer tast - ings, sample fine picnic wines compliments of participating importers and distributors Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits and Vintage Wine Company. Enjoy a delicious picnic dinner of BBQ pulled pork sliders; grilled pineapple veggie kabobs; hotdogs with ballpark fixings, baked beans, pasta salad, plain and seasoned fries, sweet and tangy fresh slaw, and creamy mel - on slaw. Entertainment for the evening is DJ Frank Krause of Uptown Sound. Special IACS member pricing is $40; non-member is $45. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (586) 228-3030 or purchased online: www.iac - sonline.co m. 2013
Proceeds from this fundrais - Brew Review ing event will benefit the Italian American Cultural Society. The IACS is a reg - istered 501 c 3 organization and is eligible to receive charitable contributions. (15% of ticket price, tax de - ductible) PAGE 2 Italian American Cultural Society JUNE 2014
Rodolfo from Macomb Barry from Romeo Kathy from Washington Twp
Jordana, Madeline,& Penelope from Macomb Marie and Mary from Shelby Twp Colleen from Shelby Twp JUNE 2014 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 3 Come to La Festa Italiana 2014 Calendar of Events Fun for the Entire Family July 18, 19, 20 June 1 – Festa Della June 5 – Thursday – Ma- June 24 – Tuesday – IACS Freedom Hill County Park Repubblica – 2:00 p.m. at donna Del Campo Meeting, Men’s Summer Bocce Ball the Italian Cultural Center 7:30 p.m., at the Italian Cul- League - Registration, 7:00 Festa Italiana, one of the most no’s, Randazzo Fresh Market, June 3 – Tuesday – FADM tural Center p.m., at the Italian Cultur- popular festivals of the sum - Il Fornaio Bakery, Giuseppe’s General Membership Meet- al Center. Games will be mer season, returns to Free- International Oils & Vinegars, June 5 – Thursday – Santa ing, 7:00 p.m., at the Italian played on Thursday eve- dom Hill County Park, Friday, Stroh’s ice cream, elephant Fara Club Meeting, 7:30 th Cultural Center nings beginning July 10 Saturday, and Sunday, July ears, Paradise Sunglasses, just p.m., at the Italian Cultural through August. Informa- th th 18 – 20 . to name a few. June 3 – Tuesday – Colum- Center tion, call 586/228-3030, bus Day Committee Meet- Ext. 15 Dino Valle is Master of Cer - Free entry to the festival; June 10 – Tuesday – IACS ing, 7:00 p.m. at the Italian emonies and Entertainment however, there is a daily $10 Book Club meeting at 6:30 Cultural Center June 26 – Thursday – Coordinator with Coro Italia - parking fee (includes reentry p.m. Contact Sandy Torn- Lodge Figli Della Sicilia no performing. National and for the day); weekend parking June 4 – Wednesday – IACS berg at 586/907-6631 for No. 227 monthly meeting at local entertainment through - passes available through the Senior Meeting – Italian more information San Francesco Church, 7:30 out the weekend includes IACS - $25.00. p.m. – Pizza and pop to fol- Cultural Center – 10:00 June 10 – Tuesday – Tuesday Lena Prima, daughter of the a.m. low meeting. For info, call legendary Louie Prima, carry - “La Festa Italiana” -- The Night Mixed Bocce League President Salvatore Previtti ing out a tribute to her father, aura, the food, the arts, the June 4 – Wednesday – Ital- begins– includes weekly 586/792-6386 along with Aaron Caruso, music, the opera, the pasta, the ian American Delegates, dinner; banquet. For details, Mark Randisi, The Simone pizza, the espresso, Sambuca, Italian Cultural Center, 6:00 call IACS office 586/228- June 26 – Thursday – Second Vitale Band, and many more! and the finest Italian beer and p.m. 3030, Ext. 15 Annual Brew Review at wine. “Now that’s Italian”. the Cultural Center; 6:00 There is fun for the entire June 4 – Wednesday – Con- June 11 – Wednesday – p.m., $40/member; $45/ family. On Saturday, July Thank you to all our spon - ca D’Oro Meeting, 8:30 FADM Young Adults – non-member; at the Italian 19 th , don’t miss the meat ball sors… Andiamo Restaurant p.m., at the Italian Cultural Bocce Tournament – Italian Cultural Center contest, sponsored by Bag - Group, Celani Family Vine - Center Cultural Center July 18, 19, 20 – Festa Itali- nasco and Calcaterra Funeral yards, Bagnasco & Calcaterra ana at Freedom Hill; details Homes. The Beautiful Baby Funeral Homes, Carmela June 4 – Wednesday – Mon- June 18 – Wednesday – throughout newspaper Contest on Sunday is spon - Foods, Fiat of Lakeside, Cau - telepre Club, 8:00 p.m., at Italian American Delegates sored by Shelby Foot and ley Performance Automotive, the Italian Cultural Center – Italian Cultural Center – July 24 – Thursday - IACS Ankle, LLC, and the hilarious The Italian American Cham - 7:00 p.m. General Membership Cannoli Eating Contest on ber of Commerce of Michi - June 4 – Wednesday – Ital- meeting – IACS Education Sunday is sponsored by Fern gan, Luna Entertainment, ian American Chamber of June 19 – Thursday – Scholarship winners; Hill Golf Club. Throughout Funfest Productions, Fern Hill Commerce (Scholarship IACS General Membership complimentary dinner the weekend, let your kids Golf Club, Lee-Ellena Funer - Night), Andiamo, 14 Mile Meeting cancelled. New served, 6:30 p.m., details jump and play in the Family al Home, The Macomb Daily, Date: Thurs., July 24th forthcoming. Fun Zone. Wujek-Calcaterra MJC Companies, Shelby Foot & Sons once more are spon - & Ankle LLC, Lucido Family, June 22 –Sunday – FADM August 16 – Saturday – sors for the dinner tent. The Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons. Memorial Mass – Holy Ladies Tea & Luncheon - festival café tent is sponsored Family Church $15/person – Young Ladies by Lee-Ellena Funeral Home. under 12/$10; 11:00 a.m. Festa Italiana 2014 – 1:00 p.m., reservations On Sunday, July 20 th , the “VOTE FOR SIGN” June 23 – Tuesday – FADM requested (586) 228-3030; Holy Sacrifice of the Mass be - Board Meeting – Italian at the Italian Cultural gins at 11:00 a.m. at the park; On July 18, Festa Italiana begins its three-day festival Cultural Center, 7:00 p.m. Center celebrant is Fr. Enzo Addari at Freedom Hill County Park, in the City of Sterling from St. Louis Center. Mass Heights. For a donation of $150, candidates in the up - is sponsored by MJC Homes. coming election can purchase a “Vote For Sign”, which will be displayed for three days, and you will be publicly Visit a variety of your favorite introduced on Friday, July 18 th . local vendor booths including Andiamo’s, Italian American To order a “Vote For Sign” (2’x 3’, double-sided), please Cultural Society, National Co - contact Barbara Smith, [email protected] m or (586) ney Island, Nino Salvaggio In - 228-3030 before Monday, July 7, 2014. ternational Marketplace, Pica - PAGE 4 Italian American Cultural Society JUNE 2014 IACS S ENIORS C HAIRPERSON M ESSAGE Cost is $12. We receive $15 September 23, 24, 25 are our Announcement: in slot play on arrival. The dates to go to Niagara Falls, bus will leave at 8:45 a.m. Canada. We will be staying Proper I.D. is needed. Italian American Cultural Society at the beautiful Hilton Hotel General Membership Meeting th with a complete breakfast August 7 we are going to each morning that we’re 43843 Romeo Plank Road Caesars Windsor Casino; there. We will be stopping Clinton Twp., MI 48038 cost is $15; we will receive in Niagara on the Lake; we a free show ticket to see will be going to Seneca Ca - Thursday, July 24, 2014 @ 6:30 p.m. BOBBY VINTON. Our bus sino in New York; we will will leave at 8:45 a.m. Prop - stop at the delicious Italian Complimentary Dinner Served er I.D. is needed. Bakery and Deli. You will ESTHER B EAUDETTE August 20 th we will be go - have free time to do as you ing on a two-hour Michigan wish. We will stop at Pointe Thank you to everyone who Princess boat cruise with Edward Casino in Sarnia, IACS Members Night helped make our Wine Tast - hot buffet meal and music. Ontario, and last, we will Concludes Season ing party a great success. If We will have four hours of make a stop at the Duty Free you missed it this year, it gambling at Soaring Eagle Store. The bus will leave at By Sandra Tornberg will take place again next Casino. We will receive $20 7:00 a.m. Cost is still being May. in slot play and $5 in food. worked on. Sign up soon as IACS Members Night has you know you want to go! been taking place at the We will be celebrating Flag Our bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $79/pp. Call Esther to make your IACS on Wednesday nights Day at our meeting on June reservations on all the above throughout the fall and th 4 . This is another chance September 12 th is our date events at (586) 286-2597. winter months. The season to show our love for our to see AARON CARUSO concluded with Scopa and wonderful country. perform at Andiamo Show Happy Father’s Day to all Tresette tournaments, and Fathers! a pizza party. TRIP NEWS: Room on 14 Mile in War - ren, Michigan. Time is 8:00 Enjoy each day, for each th The winners of the Scopa July 9 we are going to p.m. The cost is $35. Res - day is a gift. Pointe Edward Casino in ervations and payment is tournament were Elio Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. due ASAP. Ripari and Vincenzo Esther Brusca. The Tresette tournament was so close that a playoff game was IACS Employee of the Month for April necessary, between teams consisting of Antonio DiGiorgio and Aldo By Sandra Tornberg Iannucci, and Roberto Cicchelli and Vincenzo Adam Bajor was selected as Brusca. Roberto and the IACS Employee of the Vincenzo were the Month for April. He has winners. been a server here since he was in the eleventh grade. On May 7 fifty-five Adam currently attends people turned out for Wayne State University the end-of- where he will be a senior in season pizza the fall. He is majoring in party. Maria physics and is contemplating Cicchini and a career in research, which her karaoke means that he will pursue an m a c h i n e advanced degree. Adam is p r o v i d e d the son of proud parents Krystyna and Walter Bajor. music for their singing We are happy and proud to have you with us, Adam! and dancing pleasure. JUNE 2014 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 5 IACS Seniors Host Wine Tasting
The IACS Seniors hosted a great evening of food, wine, friends, and entertainment on May 19. Thank you to the following sponsors for their generosity:
American House (Common Road) Bagnasco Calcaterra Funeral Homes Costco Il Fornaio Bakery Java Java Coffee Jet’s Pizza (15 Mile & Schoenherr) Meijer Randazzo Fresh Market Serra Cheese Co.
Special thanks go to Aaron Caruso for entertaining us with his beautiful songs.
IACS Italian Education Scholarship Winners for 2014
Each year the Italian been studying Italian for to his children, and in turn, American Cultural about two years and would they can pass it on to theirs. Society offers a wonderful enjoy learning more. In Gabriel has been working opportunity to high Italian class, she has made hard at learning Italian for school students to obtain many close friends that many years. In his first two semesters of Italian she enjoys speaking Italian few years, his sister and language at the Italian with. They have grown he were in a classroom full American Cultural Center. together in the language of other children their age. Applicants are required to and have advanced toward They learned basic words. submit an essay: “Why their goals of speaking After the first few years I Would Like To Study fluently in this beautiful were completed, he moved Italian”; a cover letter language. Giovanna’s up into a more advanced including biographical entire family is from Italy. class. He started learning sketch; reason for wanting Before she began the how to conjugate verbs; the award. Italian program in 2012, how to decide the ending she couldn’t understand of adjectives and plural On Thursday, July 24, at the Italian very well, but now, nouns and other essential GIORGIO MARCHESE IACS General Membership she is able to communicate parts of the language. Mrs. Meeting, two scholarships with cousins and friends in Sugameli helped my other will be awarded for Italy. Italian is a big part classmates and I thrive in ATTORNEY/AVVOCATO two semesters of Italian of her life, and she wants to the language and gain a Fluent in Italian education at the Center continue her studies. much better understanding beginning in September of it. I will put the Italian • Civil Litigation through April. In addition, Gabriel Consiglio’s language to great use, in • 586-323-2300 the winners of the Personal Injury • grandmother, Anna, will my future life, and in my • OUIL/Traffic Offenses Divorce Initial Consultation at no charge scholarships will receive a be 90 years old in July. present one. • Real Estate letter of recommendation Since his two sisters and he • Business Transactions for college. were young children, Anna On behalf of the IACS • Wills/Estates enrolled them in classes Italian Education • Corporations This year’s scholarship at the Italian American Department, Board of recipients are Giovanna Cultural Center. Gabriel’s Directors, and membership, DiMaria and Gabriel hope is to become fluent in we congratulate these Consiglio. the Italian language so that bright students and wish one day he may pass it on them continued success. Silver Pine Complex 43455 Schoenherr, Suite 7 Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313 Giovanna DiMaria has PAGE 6 Italian American Cultural Society JUNE 2014 FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT, KRISTINE OVERMAN WINS $1000 1ST PRIZE IN ANNUAL VOCAL COMPETITION Kristine Overman, a student technique, with clear S.H.S.; Alicia Chamberlain, globe and was also Director students of vocal music of Farmington High School, diction, fine pronunciation, Stoney Creek and to promote is the $1000 First Prize and wonderful H.S., Rochester appreciation for the winner of the 20th annual expression, singing the Hills; Logan Italian language and Italian Songs and Arias Vocal songs “Per pieta’ bell’idol Dell’Acqua, operatic music. Competition for Michigan mio”, by Bellini, and “O Traverse City High School Students. This del mio amato ben”, by Central H.S.; John Zaretti, competition is sponsored Donaudy, with piano Kara Komer, president of the by the Verdi Opera Theatre collaborator Bruce Snyder, Soli Deo Gloria Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan in cooperation to rousing applause. All the Homeschool, of Michigan, John with the Italian American finalists showed excellent Chesterfield; LoIacono, president Cultural Society in Clinton musical preparation and Eileen Plunkett, of the IACS, and Township and the Italian outstanding talent, which St. Oliver Maria Capicchioni American Club of Livonia made for an exciting musical A c a d e m y Harris, vice- Charitable Foundation. afternoon for the numerous Homeschool, president of the public in attendance, and Clarkston; IACL Charitable First Prize Winner Kristine Overman with portrait Foundation, thanked Forty-eight participants a challenging task for the and Paul of composer Giuseppe Verdi from schools throughout the adjudicators. The runner-up Wenger, Grosse the audience and state entered the competition prize of $300 was awarded Pointe Farms other benefactors for by submitting recordings of to soprano Sage De Agro- H.S.; of the Vocal Arts Division of their support through the their singing two the University of Michigan years, which has made classical Italian The distinguished School of Music for many possible the awarding of songs or opera judges for the years. over $50,000 in prizes to arias. Ten finalists competition many outstanding young were selected were: Irina At the end of the Concert vocalists, some of whom - from the entries M i s h u r a , of the Finalists all three including soprano Caitlin received. The internationally judges met with each Lynch and tenor Michael ten students then a c c l a i m e d of the contestants to Fabiano - are now singing competed in a mezzosoprano provide feedback on at New York’s Metropolitan live Concert of who has starred their performance and Opera House and with other the Finalists held in leading to encourage them to leading opera companies on Sunday, May roles with such continue developing their in the USA and abroad, a 4, in front of a luminaries as vocal talent. The aim of the rewarding experience for very enthusiastic Luciano Pavarotti competition is to encourage everyone’s efforts. audience, at the L-R: Ten Finalists - Logan Dell'Acqua, Marin Tack, and Placido and help develop young Italian American Samuel Kidd, Paul Wenger, Kara Komer, Eileen Domingo in Cultural Society’s Plunkett, Kristine Overman, Alicia Chamberlain, the major Banquet & Sage DeArgo-Ruopp, and Ella Bruining opera houses Conference of the Center in world; Karen Clinton Township. Each Ruopp of Interlochen Arts VanderKloot DiChiera, finalist was required to Academy, and since there composer, musician, sing from memory, with a was a tie for third-place, two educator, and award piano accompanist, their 3rd-place prizes of $200 each winning Founder two chosen music pieces went respectively to soprano and Director of originally submitted to enter Marin Tack of Traverse City Community Programs the contest. The songs and Central High School, and for the Michigan Opera arias at the concert included to baritone Samuel Kidd Theatre; and world works by Bellini, Bononcini, of Pioneer High School in renowned tenor George Donaudy, Donizetti, Handel, Ann Arbor. The remaining Shirley who, in a Mozart, Scarlatti and Tosti. six students who were career that spans 50 considered of equally high years, performed L-R: Maria Capicchioni Harris, Vice-President of the Italian Ameri- The winner, soprano merit, received $50 each. more than 80 operatic can Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation; third place winners Sam- uel Kidd and Marin Tack, Kristine Overman and runner-up Sage De Kristine Overman, Those students were: Ella roles in major opera houses around the Argo-Ruopp, and John Zaretti, President of the Verdi Opera Theatre showed remarkable vocal Bruining, Traverse City West of Michigan ! ! " " "
! ! " JUNE 2014 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 7 '+ " %/-,%/-,'/ Festa Italiana – William E. Bufalino Memorial “Judges Judging Meatballs” " Contest The Quest For The Ultimate Meatball Saturday, July 19 th – " #-( #+$'.' &% '*,+% '/#)%#+$ #+$*#+0*,-% Freedom Hill County Park ! ! " On Saturday, July 19 th , once again Macomb County Judges, Hon. Peter Maceroni, Hon. Michael Macero - " ni, Hon. Sebastian Lucido, will put their taste buds to '+ %/-,%/-,'/ " the test and determine which contestant cooked and brought to the Italian festival the “ultimate” meat - Headlining Acts on the Lucido Family Stage: balls. Judging begins 2:30 p.m. and is based on the over - Festa Italiana 2014 – Gara: Dei Bambini " th '+ all taste of the juicy ground meats; fresh ingredients; Sunday, July 20 – Baby Contest %/-,%/-,'/ exquisite seasonings or sauce. #-( #+$'.' &% '*,+% There are two catego - '/#)%#+$ #+$*#+0*,-% Prizes for Everyone! ries, Individual and Restaurant meatballs, and a tro - Sponsored by phy is awarded to the winner of each category. !5<$%36.43:$$/45*(34$=$!5<$&43(1*$%(573$ Shelby Foot & %+*/)(1$(3*$'95-/)(1$ (5+$4,$6.+$#446$?$%301+$,45$6.+$"375+$#(2/1:$ EHF>EHB>DGCH$ So, bring a dozen of your famous Ankle PLLC " #-( #+$'.' &% '*,+% '/#)%#+$ meatballs in sauce and let the #+$*#+0*,-% Judges decide! It is a difficult The 11 th Annual Beautiful Baby Contest will be held sampling/eating chore for the judg - on Sunday, July 20 th , at one o’clock in the afternoon, at es, but someone has to do it. Freedom Hill County Park.
To register as a contestant, please call the IACS office (586) 228- Our Beautiful Babies need to be at least 25% Italian and 3030 or email: [email protected] m. will be judged within six age groups: Six months – 12 months; 13 months – 18 months; 19 months – 24 months; “Judges Judging Meatballs” contest is sponsored by Bagnasco & toddlers age Calcaterra Funeral Homes. three years; four years; Festa Italiana 2014 World Cannoli-Eating Championship and children Sunday, July 20 th – 2:30 p.m. five years old. Eat Like A Champ! All babies, This “could be” sugar-inducing coma contest is always among the toddlers, and most anticipated events at the children up Italian Festival. Speed-eaters to age five are shamelessly challenged to participating will receive gifts, and one winner from each wolf down as many messy/sticky cannoli within six age group will receive a $50 gift card. minutes. To enter the contest, please submit your baby’s photo, and Enter to beat Salvatore Aiello, last year’s winner, as on the back of the photo, please print his/her name, birth he set the record – stuffing 12 cannoli down his throat date, and percentage of Italian and mail to the IACS office, in six minutes. Not a pretty sight, but he did win a 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Twp., MI 48038 no later plaque – 2013 World Cannoli-Eating Championship. than Friday, July 11 th or Email [email protected] m. Only Will he try to defend his record again? the first 10 children for each category will be eligible. To register as a contestant, please call the IACS office or email: [email protected] m. The contest will be held at the Lucido Family Stage; parents should consider the weather conditions when selecting 2014 World Cannoli-Eating Championship is spon - outfits for their babies. Mom or dad must register their sored by Fern Hill Golf Club. Cannoli donated by Il child (children) on July 20 th by 12:45 p.m. Latecomers Fornaio Bakery. will not be eligible to compete in the contest. For further information, please call the IACS office - 586/228-3030 or www.iacsonline.co m. PAGE 8 Italian American Cultural Society JUNE 2014 Italian Lessons At the Italian American Cultural Society Ever wish you could learn to Saturday morning children’s quick trip to Italy. The focus for the adults, on of Monday, September 8, 2014, speak a few more words than lessons to weeknight classes the other hand, is on develop - and all classes are from 7:00 “Ciao” or “Buon Appetito” in for adults, with beginning to ad - Learning Italian and other ing stronger conversation skills p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Saturday a relaxed and friendly environ - vanced language skills. languages has proven to help to help with a visit to Italy or children’s courses are school- ment without the pressure of children understand English to keep language skills sharp. year long. The first class is on exams and lengthy homework? The comprehensive lessons in - grammar, too. Children have There is a perfect course level September 27, 2014. clude reading, writing, vocabu - workbooks and other materi - waiting for you. Italian lessons for adults and lary, conversation, and cultural als including music at their For more information, visit children are now being offered introductions. They are taught grade levels to help them learn Contact the Italian American the IACS website – www.iac - by the Italian American Cultur - by native Italian speakers with the language without the pres - Cultural Society today to find sonline.co m or call the Center al Society in Clinton Township, teaching degrees, yet have the sure of taking tests and having the right course for you. Adult for specific days and times at Michigan. Courses range from social feeling of meeting up homework. semester classes begin the week 586.228-3030. with a few friends or taking a Italian American Cultural Society Italian American Cultural Society Italian Language Classes: Fall 2014 Enrollment Form Italian Language Classes: Children’s Enrollment Form .74A74?&E=B&0?4&:==98<6&A=&@AB3E&&A0:80<&5=?&>?=54@@8=<0:H&>4?@=<0:H&=?&?42?40A8=<0:&>B?>=@4@H&-74&&8!,&=554?@&&A0:80<& ! :0<6B064&2:0@@4@&5=?&>4=>:4&=5&0::&064@&0<3&:4C4:@&=5&>?=58284<2EG&&(40?<&7=D&A=&?403H&D?8A4H&0<3&@>409&&A0:80<&8<&0&5B<&0<3& 8
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PAGE 10 Italian American Cultural Society JUNE 2014 Italian Awards Day at Wayne State University By Sandra Tornberg Katherine Chuong Jared Hoering On April 2, the Wayne State Katelyn Lietz University Department Alyssa Bellon of Classical and Modern Angela Denise Crump Languages, Literatures, and Marteanya Nesbitt Cultures held an Awards Donald Grant Norman Day to recognize students Zachery Daniel Zernec who excel in their study of Noemi Lopez Italian. Professor Raffaele Jennifer Bryant DeBenedictis and Professor Lance Anthony Gentry Don Spinelli, Department Katharine Christie Jacob Gross reciting “Alla luna” by Giacomo Chair, welcomed the students Philip John Pomante Leopardi and their proud parents, Teresa Bianca Sniezek Jihad “Jay” Fahs reading from Dante’s Divina grandparents, and friends. In Kaitlin Nicole Fazio commedia, Canto XXVI a special time there were no Italian congratulating the students, Alexandra Kristen Fanick e x h i b i t classes offered, so Mrs. Professor Spinelli told them Giana Gabrielle Paolucci Italian Students in Advanced e n t i t l e d Seros approached Professor “Your interest in language Samantha White Courses”: “Buon Viaggio: A Visitor’s Pucci, who taught Spanish, will make you a better Catherine Sobel Tour of Itlaly, and donated a and requested that he teach person”. Natalie A. Mannino portion of the sales, as well Italian. The dean at that Jacob Michael Gross as the proceeds from a silent time rejected their request. The program started Diva Raffaella auction and raffle, to create Unwilling to accept defeat, off with a reading of DeBenedictis this scholarship. Mrs. Seros approached the Giacomo Leopardi’s Jihad Hussein Fahs poems “Alla Luna” Romina Marinucci N i c h o l a s and “l’infinito” Angelo D’Onofrio R e c c h i a read by Jacob Taylar Kobylas received the Gross and Nicholas Robert Hyde Edith Seros Recchia. Professor A w a r d , DeBenedictis Jihad “Jay” Fahs read given in reminisced about from Dante’s Divina recognition ‘L’infinito”, telling Commedia, Canto XXVI, of Mrs. the audience that all Edith Seros Flora Dusaj (R) receives The Loft Fine Art in which Ulysses tells the schoolchildren in scholarship from Jesica Versichele (L) and Dante and Virgil how he and her vital Italy had to memorize Deborah Benedic (center) met his death. Graduating role in the the poem. senior George Formicola formation of presented “Italo Calvino the Italian The following students were Eliza Maria Cogirla e la nostra città invisibile”, Program at Professors Elena Past (L) and Raffaele DeBenedictis recognized as “Outstanding Katherine Rae McFadden views of the city of Detroit Wayne State (R) with Seros Award winner Nichoas Recchia Italian Students in the Basic Jessica O’Shea through his own eyes University. Course Sequence”: Charlene Ann Walker paralleling Calvino’s famous Mrs. Edith Paul J. Kako work. S e r o s Lea Faoro Christian Robert attended the Monika Franco VanderHagen Before adjourning to the College of Alyssa Didszun Ashley Nicole Marabate beautiful Italian Heritage the City of KeShauna Shante Wilson Carmel Rose-Spina Liburdi Room for a reception, three Detroit, now Redon Ipeku Christopher Robert Candela students were awarded Wayne State Nicholas Faucher Kathleen Pusz scholarships. Deborah University, Milad Alsaifi Charles Buckland Benedic and Jesica Versichale from 1929 Brandon John Altimore Stefanie Della Porta of The Loft Fine Art gallery to 1933, at Jason Strnad Deanna Marie English presented a scholarship to which time Gabriele Mattei Emily Lauren Pastor Flora Dusaj, which will she was Neelam Bhatt Barret Joseph Vermilion facilitate her participation Aida Rosaria David D’Agnillo in the Wayne in Abruzzo A s s u n t a Ruxandra Costan The following students were Program this summer. The P e l u s o . Professors Elena Past (L) and Raffaele DeBenedictis Luca Tedesco recognized as “Outstanding Loft Fine Art gallery held At that (R) with Premio Pucci winner George Formicola JUNE 2014 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 11 Italian Awards Day at WSU continued......
33 Club, “those of us who academic organizations, were to graduate in 1933, including the Dante • Life Celebrations and all of whom were Society of America and the women”. She circulated a American Association of • Weddings petition and received enough University Professors. He signatures to start one Italian was a former vice-consul class. This later inspired her for Italy in Detroit, and • Corporate generosity in creating this the Italian government scholarship. bestowed on him the Star • Graduations of Italian Solidarity, for his George Formicola received work in cementing cultural Birthday / Bridal the Premio Pucci Award. Dr. relationships between Italy • Dominic L. Pucci founded and the United States. Dr. Italian Studies at Wayne and Pucci’s family generously • Catering was the chair of the Spanish created this award to honor and Italian Departments. and remember him, and also • Cocktail Receptions A native of Calumet, in to continue to nurture and Michigan’s upper peninsula, support the study of Italian Dr. Pucci graduated from at Wayne State. George Washington and Harvard Universities, and It was gratifying to see that A venue for all of life’s special moments. joined the faculty at Wayne so many ethnically diverse State in 1930. He also students pursue their study For Informaion Call Today! The Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center
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Members of WSU Italian faculty L to R: Professors Silvi- na Giorgini-Althoen, Elena Past, Emanuela Marionni, Irene Marletta, Raffaele DeBenedictis, Romina Michel- otti, Cinzia Acciani. served as a consultant for the of the Italian language, Encyclopedia Britannica and literature and culture with as an interpreter for the U.S. great enthusiasm. The IACS Department of Immigration congratulates all the students and Naturalization. He for their accomplishments retired in 1970 after a forty- and commends the Italian year career at Wayne State, faculty at WSU for their and was a professor emeritus instruction and for nurturing until his death in 1977. Dr. the love of Italian language, Pucci was affiliated with literature, and culture in their numerous cultural and students. 43843 Romeo Plank Rd Clinton Twp., MI 48038 PAGE 12 Italian American Cultural Society JUNE 2014 Cristina Iacopelli, daughter of Jo - IACS MENS seph and Kristine Iacopelli and SUMMER BOCCE granddaughter of Peter and Connie Palazzolo and Marco Iacopelli, was BALL LEAGUE awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in New Media from Oakland Uni - Registration will be held on th versity after successfully defending Tuesday, June 24 , 7:00 her senior thesis and exhibition work p.m. at the IACS for the entitled "Renewing Spirit: The Re- mens summer bocce ball Birth of Detroit." Through her work, league. All matches will be Cristina created manipulated images held on Thursday evenings. of Detroit, show - Teams will consist of four ing a different men at $100 per team. Cash st nd rd view of Detroit and the potential that prizes for 1 , 2 and 3 lies beyond its abandoned buildings. place teams. League play 3rd place winners of the Palazzo Grande Winter Bocce League th The commencement ceremony was begins on Thursday, July 10 held at the O'Rena on April 26th, 2014. 2014 from L/R: Giovanni Agazzi, John Bertolini, Vincenzo through September 11 th . Fees Brusca, Tony Recchia. Not pictured: sub Carlo DiGregorio Her thesis work will be on display at the must be paid at the time of OU Art Gallery and the OU Art Gal - registration. Members only. lery website until May. 18, 2014. The Iacopelli and Palazzolo families are Happy Birthday!! TUESDAY NIGHT very proud of her accomplishments. BOCCE LEAGUE
Mario Moceri will be hosting a mixed league again this year on Tuesday nights, beginning on June 10. The cost is $200 per person and includes the buffet dinner Comfortable, spacious visitation rooms with private lounges every Tuesday as well as Private hospitality suites for dinners & funeral lunches an end-of-season banquet. Outdoor seating on porches overlooking natural wetlands Mario’s goal is to have eight Dedicated children’s room ! Ample parking teams of four players. If you are interested in playing, Competitive pricing ! Natural light throughout funeral home please call the IACS at 586- Elvira Venditti celebrated her birthday with family at 228-3030, ext. 15. the Tuesday Night Buffet on May 20.
San Francesco Church Religious Education Please join us for a San Francesco Church is provide your child with the Ladies Tea & Luncheon currently accepting regis - traditional beliefs, prayers, Saturday, August 16th trations for 2014-2015 Re - practices, truths, teachings, 11:00am - 1:00pm ligious Education Classes and Sacraments of the Cath - @ The Italian American (Grades 1 through 8). San olic Faith. Cultural Center Francesco’s religious educa - 43843 Romeo Plank Rd Classes meet every Tues - tion program teaches “tradi - Clinton Twp., MI 48038 0II)PPIRE*YRIVEP,SQI tional doctrine” in conjunc - day beginning September 30, 2014 from 5 p.m. to 6 6SQIS4PERO6H tion with the “Catechism of Reservations Requested: 7SYXLSJ1MPI6H the Catholic Church”. You p.m., and continue through Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Any (586) 228-3030 1EGSQF8S[RWLMT1- do not need to be parishio - $15.00/person - Young ners to join; simply register questions or concerns please your children for this pro - feel free to contact Ann Bur - Ladies under 12/$10.00 7EVEL0II)PPIRE1EREKIV gram to participate. rell, CCD Coordinator San 0II)PPIRE*YRIVEP,SQIGSQ Francesco Church at 586- Bring your own tea cup This is an effective method to 247-1011. JUNE 2014 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 13 Please Support those who Support the IACS
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Bellanca LaBarge, P.C., developed expand - Law School. As third Attorneys and Counselors ed its expertise in generation lawyers observed two important an - areas that include from entrepreneur - niversaries in a special pro - Real Estate, Em- ial families, the two gram at the Grosse Pointe ployment, Probate found much in com - War Memorial on Tuesday, and Trust law. mon. Following grad - May 20. The Michigan law uation, they chose to firm will record 80 years J. Russell LaBarge, stay in Michigan and of continuous service to its Sr., passed the began to work toward clients and to the Profes - Michigan Bar about bringing their fami - sion. This year also marks the same time. He lies together to form a the 50 th anniversary in the too started out as larger, stronger firm. practice of law by its man - a sole practitioner. aging partner, Anthony J. Building a repu - The firm Bellanca Bellanca. tation of trust, he LaBarge and its two later formed the families continue the Bellanca LaBarge repre - firm of LaBarge, tradition of service sents a most extraordinary Kramer, Hudnut to the law and to the history that involves one and Cashen, recog - community and intro - firm, two families, and nized as one of the duced the firm’s cur - three generations of attor - largest law firms in rent members in a pri - neys dedicated to the law Macomb County. vate event on May 20, and service to the commu - Mr. LaBarge was Front L/R: James Bellanca, Anthony Bellanca, James Bellanca III at the Grosse Pointe nity and nation. In its cur - followed in the Back L/R: J. Russell LaBarge, Jay Russell LaBarge War Memorial. More rent form, the firm mem - practice by his son than a gala celebra - bers represent more than J. Russell LaBarge, tural Society, he was active Detroit, worked at Ford Mo - tion, the event dem - 400 years of experience Jr. Also recognized for its in all elements of the Ital - tor Company and attended onstrated the commitment to serve its clients from work in municipal law, the ian American community. the University of Detroit. of Bellanca LaBarge At - offices in two of the larg - firm expanded into the ar - Right after World War II, Mr. La Barge received his torneys and Counselors to est counties in Michigan, eas of Probate, Estate Plan - he became attorney for the law degree from Detroit serve the People, the State Wayne, and Macomb. ning and Elder law. His Consul of Italy, a position College of Law in 1934, of Michigan, and the law grandson, Jay LaBarge, the firm holds through the passed the Bar, and began through their ties that cross The remarkable story began became a partner at Bel - present. He was a member practicing in Roseville. Mr. generations and areas of in 1935, when the late James lanca, Beattie & DeLisle in of the Detroit Civil Service LaBarge died suddenly in the law. V. Bellanca, Sr. passed the 2011. In 2012, the firm and Commission for more than 1969, six months before his bar and began to work from its three generations of at - 25 years. When he died son, J. Russell LaBarge, Jr., About Anthony J. Bel- his home, ultimately form - torneys formally welcomed suddenly and unexpect - received his law degree and lanca ing Bellanca, Monaghan, J. Russell LaBarge, Jr. and edly in 1965, the family joined the firm his father Berry & McClear. Over members of his firm to form received condolences from founded. Fortunately, hav - Since admitted to the State its 80 year history, the firm Bellanca LaBarge, P. C. President Lyndon B. John - ing worked summers at his Bar of Michigan in 1964, would bear several names, son, Pope Paul VI and the father’s firm, J. Russell La - Anthony J. Bellanca has most recently and for the A Tradition of Trust President of Italy, Giuseppe Barge, Jr., “Russ”, learned served to advance the law prior three decades Bel - Saragat. Flags flew at half- first-hand, the importance and represent the inter - lanca, Beattie & DeLisle, Founder James V. Bel- mast in the City of Detroit. of treating all people fairly ests of his clients through eventually becoming Bel - lanca, Sr. instilled in his His funeral procession was and the true meaning of his practice as a partner in lanca LaBarge. The firm three sons, and in all the miles long. “your word is your bond.” Bellanca LaBarge. Build - earned a reputation of trust other members of the firm ing a reputation of trust as specialists in Corporate he headed, a respect for the J. Russell LaBarge, Sr. Two Families Three Gen- and respect in the courts and Municipal law. Even - law and a belief that being was the second youngest erations and throughout the com - tual partners would include a lawyer was a privilege of twelve children. His par - munity, he is recognized three sons, Peter J. Bel - and a high honor. During ents were French Canadian James V. Bellanca III and in Michigan, across the lanca, Anthony J. Bellanca, his life, Mr. Bellanca never immigrants. After high Jay Russell LaBarge met United States, and around and James V. Bellanca, Jr., forgot his roots or his heri - school, he and his younger and became friends at the world for his expertise and one grandson, James tage. A founding member brother, Leonard, moved to Wayne State University continued page 15... V. Bellanca III, as the firm of the Italian American Cul - JUNE 2014 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 15 Bellanca Law firm 2014 Columbus Day Queen Contest continued..... By Sandra Tornberg in business law, family law The 2014 Columbus Day and real estate law, and as a Queen Contest was held man of integrity. on May 18 at the Palazzo Grande. For the fourth Anthony J. Bellanca served consecutive year the on the Planning Commis - evening’s emcee was radio sion for the City of St. Clair personality, writer, director, Shores for more than 15 producer, and actor Marty years, the Macomb County Bufalini. This year’s judges Planning Commission and were Judge Kimberly the Macomb County Solid Wiegand, of the 41-A Waste Planning Commis - District Court; journalist, sion. He is among the top writer, and media consultant Family Law practitioners Donna Barbera; and Shirley in the metropolitan area, Sieweke, general manager of having been appointed One Da Francescos Restaurant. Lawyer Mediator in Family Law for the Macomb Coun - Event chairperson Dawn ty Circuit Court. He is Past Bartolomeo was supported President of the Macomb by a committee consisting of County Bar Association, Agnes Bonaldi, Rose Bonni, a past member of the Ma - Rose Cavataio, Mary Smith, All the beautiful contestants. Back row L to R: Kirsten Skier, Anna Agosta, Helena Galati, Serena comb County Ethics Board and Clarice Squillace. She Chrisopoulous, Alyssa Bartolomeo, Isabella Galati, Ylenia Bonni, Sally Arrendondo, Natalie Spatafora and served on the Macomb was also assisted by Deb Middle Row L to R: Sofia Gallati, Gianna Valenti, Lorena Storace Front Row L to R: Emmanuella County Friend of the Court Barney and Theresa Toia. Beauchemin, Gianna Handlen, Sofia Palazzolo PHOTO BY THERESA PIPER PHOTOGRAPHY Advisory Committee. This year’s event featured and participated H a n d l e n About Bellanca LaBarge fifteen lovely, intelligent, and up: Kristen Skiera (Miss in business wear, ( M i s s Luciano’s) Bellanca LaBarge is fo - talented young ladies. Each casual wear, talent, Bonaldi’s) cused on serving the needs one had a private interview and evening wear 1st Runner- with the judges beforehand, This year the Italian American of closely held business en - s e g m e n t s up: Sophia Chamber of Commerce tities and individuals. The during the G a l a t i (IACC) generously donated firm has grown to a staff of c o n t e s t . ( M i s s a one thousand dollar twelve attorneys practicing E v e r y o n e M i r a g e ) academic scholarship, which in the areas of business and answered an 2nd Runner- was awarded to Senior corporate law including impromptu up: Lorena Miss Columbus Alyssa Labor and employment, question and S t o r a c e Bartolomeo. municipal law, real prop - a rehearsed Future Miss Columbus, ( M i s s erty law, family law, pro - question. the beautiful Lily pictured IACC) with her mommy Giulia bate and estate planning. Bufalini-Bedra. Its members include third The 2014 J u n i o r generation attorneys and w i n n e r s M i s s : family members. were: Gianna Valenti (Miss Lazio) 1st Runner-up: Serena To arrange interviews with Miss Congeniality: Chrisopoulous (Miss Club the partners or get addi - Alyssa Bartolomeo Venetian) 2 nd Runner- tional information about (Miss Wujek- up: Helena Galati (Miss the firm’s history or areas Calcaterra) Randazzo) of expertise, or to receive Back Row L to R: Junior Miss Columbus Gi- photographs, please con - anna Valenti, Senior Miss Columbus Alyssa Queen Isabella: Senior Miss: Alyssa tact Melissa Bunker (313) Bartolomeo Front Row: Little Miss Colum- Sofia Palazzolo Bartolomeo (Miss Wujek- 886-9074 or melissa@mar - bus Gianna Handlen, Queen Isabella Sofia (Miss Holy Family) Calcaterra) 1 st Runner-up: ketwritemichigan.com. Palazzolo PHOTO BY THERESA PIPER Anna Agosta (Miss Conca Emcee Marty Bufalini PHOTOGRAPHY Little Miss: Gianna D’Oro) 2 nd Runner- clowning around. PAGE 16 Italian American Cultural Society JUNE 2014 The 70 Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino By Armando Delicato where much of the civili - no, but the Sergeant Torrice spent four zation of Europe had been Allies were months fighting the battles 70 years ago, World War II preserved during the Mid - hesitant to of Cassino during which he was still raging across Eu - dle Ages. It was a revered a c t u a l l y was wounded. He recuper - rope. By no means was the center of religious thought bomb the ated in Rome and eventually defeat of the Nazis a cer - during much of history con - monastery. married his Red Cross nurse tainty until the Normandy taining a library with in - The preci - and returned to America. invasion was successful on numerable precious books sion afford - June 6, 1944. Meanwhile from ancient Greece, the ed by the The Battle of Monte Cassi - Italy was paying a horrible early Christian writers and monastery’s no was one of the bloodi - price for entering the war on other works. The monastery p o s i t i o n off Monte Cassino when the est of World War II. It may the side of the Nazis. Sicily contained many important at the top of the mountain Polish soldiers were able have spared Rome from a had fallen to the Allies in the works of art that had been caused much fear and an - to plant their flag on top destructive battle, but the summer of 1943, and their donated over the centuries ger on the part of the Al - of the rubble of what had price was thousands of lives armies advanced into the to the monks as well as ar - lied troops that assumed been Monte Cassino. With and the destruction of towns the Germans were in the fall of Cassino, the al - and the countryside of an the monastery. The lies were able to move on to entire region. lack of progress and Rome, which fell without a The citizens of Cassino paid the great number of battle. casualties finally re - a large price for Mussolini’s sulted in the deci - Many Italian American sol - decision to enter the war sion to bomb the holy diers fought in the American on the German side. Their site. On February 15, army in Italy during the war. town was destroyed and 1944, the Allied air This was in sharp contrast their land ruined. For years force dropped 1500 to the plight of the Japanese after the war unexploded tons of explosives on Americans who were not al- bombs caused destruction the monastery; one lowed to fight in the Pacific in lives and property. The of the most devastat - battle. The valleys surround - allied armies included un - ing bombing raids of ing Cassino were the home disciplined troops that raped the war. The result of many immigrants to the and looted the countryside. was the destruction of United States and particu - Many years were to pass the intact monastery larly to Detroit. Many of the before life could resemble and the creation of a soldiers that fought in the “normality”. perfect defensive for - battle were fighting in their The town of Cassino and its tress for the German home town. neighboring villages were Italian peninsula. The king tifacts from 1500 years of defenders. It turned out that ultimately rebuilt after the of Italy dismissed Musso - Christian history. the monastery had not been One of the most amazing war. The monastery that lini in September 1943, and occupied by the Germans stories was that of Casimir was totally destroyed was the new Italian government The Germans made use of at all and the only people Torrice. His family had im - also rebuilt and rededicated surrendered unconditionally the town and mountain’s killed were Italian civil - migrated to Detroit from the by the 1950s. Fortunately, to the allies and soon after strategic location to halt the ians that had taken refuge Cassino area in 1936. A few many of the precious works declared war on Germany, Allied advance. From Janu - in the monastery thinking it years later he was drafted that had been housed there their former ally. ary 1944 until May, four would be safe because of its and sent to the Cassino front. were moved by the Ger - battles were fought until the religious nature. The attack While digging foxholes, he mans before the bombing The allied desire to liberate monastery was finally liber - on the monastery after the realized that he was on his and have been returned. To - Rome, however, was sty - ated by the Polish troops that bombing resulted in many family’s farm! He was able day, in 2014, 70 years later, mied at the town of Cassi - fought on the Allied side. A deaths, but the Germans during a lull in the fight - the town of Cassino is the no, located approximately combination of bad weather were able to use the bombed ing to search for survivors home of a Fiat automobile 75 miles south of Rome. At and a formidable geography out craters to defend them - in the hills of the Comino plant, a new university and a mountaintop immediately meant that the Allied army selves. Valley where he stumbled north of the town was the was stalled in very brutal on a group of refugees. many shops and cultural monastery of Monte Cassi - battles that never seem cer - The third assault in March They were shocked and institutions. The survivors no. Founded by St. Benedict tain of victory. 1944, likewise, was a stale - overjoyed when he spoke have managed to put their in the 6 th Century as the Ro - mate. It was only in May to them in their dialect. lives back together, but the man Empire was declining, The January 1944 attack de - that the allies were able to Fortunately he was able to horrors of war are planted the monastery was the site stroyed the town of Cassi - finally drive the Germans get some supplies to them. forever in their memories. JUNE 2014 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 15 Your family deserves exceptional care, Your family deserves exceptional care, at a cost you can afford. at a cost you can afford. At Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, caring for your At Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, caring for your family with kindness and compassion family with kindness and compassion is is our main concern. As a family-owned funeral our main concern. As a family-owned funeral home, our incomparable service reflects home, our incomparable service reflects generations of trusted experience . 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® With loving remembrance, please keep their families in your prayers and have faith that their loving spirit lives on. PAGE 18 Italian American Cultural Society JUNE 2014 FADM in the House – the Detroit Opera House! By Sandra Tornberg Torre del Lago presented her Staatstheater of Stuttgart, some of the the prestigious Albo d’Oro collaborating with stage world’s most Members of the Federazione Giacomo Puccini award in directors such as Franco i m p o r t a n t Abruzesse del Michigan recognition of her portrayals Zeffirelli, Jonathan Miller, opera houses, (FADM) along with friends of Musetta and Mimì (“La and Francesca Zambello. She including the and family had the pleasure Bohème”), Cio-Cio San has been conducted by Daniel Royal Opera of attending the Michigan (“Madama Butterfly”), Liù Oren, Jeffrey Tate, Roberto House Covent Opera Theatre’s magnificent (“Turandot”), and Magda Abbado, Lorin Maazel and Garden in production of “Turandot” (“La Rondine”). Her Placido Domingo. In 2012 London, the on May 16. Ms. D’Annunzio Lombardi Arena di Verona, Conducted by was recognized as “Singer the Zurich Opera FADM Vice President Francesco maestro Valerio of the Year” at the Festival House, the Serraiocco, Donata D’Annunzio Galli in his Donizetti di Bergamo for Opéra de Nice, Lomabardi, Sandra Tornberg MOT debut, the her dual debut roles of Maria the Bayerische production also Stuarda and Antonina. In Staatsoper in 2007 at the age of twenty- marked the MOT 2013 she received another Munich, the Teatro Regio seven, Maestro Galli debuts of two prestigious award, the Gigli in Turin, the Washington conducted “Tosca” for the brilliant singers, D’Oro , in recognition of the National Opera, the Greek fifth-third Puccini Festival soprano Donata high level of artistry and National Opera, the Sejong at Torre del Lago, birthplace D’Annunzio achievement in her versatile Center for the Performing and home of Giacomo L o m b a r d i career. Arts in Seoul, the Royal Opera Puccini. He won t he Gold performing the House Muscat Sultanate of Mask 2007 Prize for Young role of Liù and Giorgio Marchese, Donata D'Annunzio Giancarlo Monsalve made Oman, the Avenches Opera Emerging Conductors for tenor Giancarlo Lombardi, Diane Marchese his debut in 2006 at the festival, the Monsalve as Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Teatro Nacional Prince Calàf, He made his American debut de São Carlos in his role debut. Ms. versatile roles include the and role debut as Don Alvaro in Lisbon, the D’Annunzio Lombardi was title role in Maria Stuarda, in “La Forza del Destino”, Deutsche Oper also making her American Antonina (“Belisario”), at the Washington National am Rhein in debut. Desdemona (“Otello”), Opera in October 2013. Mr. Dusseldorf, Madama Cortese (“Viaggio a Monsalve studied in his the Sferisterio Reims”), Violetta native Chile with Nora Lopez Opera Festival, (“La Traviata”), von Vriessen, in Italy with the Lausanne Micaela Mirella Freni, and in Spain Opera, the (“Carmen”), with Monserrat Caballeé. Cologne Opera A d a l g i s a He currently studies with House, the Teatr (“Norma”), and the famous tenors Nicola Wielki Polish Singer Eugene Villanueva. Silvia Giorgini- Thérèse (“Les Martinucci and Gianfranco National Opera Althoen, Conductor Valerio Galli mamelles de Cecchele. An international in Warsaw, the Tirésias”). She star, Mr. Monsalve has NCPA National has performed performed in Centre for the Performing at important Arts in Mumbai this production. Maestro t h e a t e r s India, the Teatro Galli has conducted many throughout Italy Petruzzelli in Bari operas including “Un Ballo FADM Board Member and Giovani leader and Europe such and many others. in Maschera”, “Rigoletto”, Damiano Alloggia, Donata D’Annunzio as Teatro alla “Cavalleria Rusticana”, Lombardi, FADM Board Member and Scala (Milan), Maestro Valerio “Suor Angelica”, “L’Elisir Giovani leader Stefano Ranalli Arena di Verona, Galli is a native d’amore”, “Pagliacci”, San Carlo of Viareggio, in “Il Campanello”, “Gianni Ms. D’Annunzio Lombardi, (Naples), Teatro Comunale the province of Schicchi”, “Carmen” and who was born in Avezzano in (Florence), Teatro Regio Lucca in Tuscany. “La Traviata”. Maestro Galli the province of L’Aquila in (Parma), Teatro Carlo He made his made his American debut in Abruzzo, is considered one of Felice (Genova), Théâtre opera debut in 2013 with “La Rondine” at today’s leading interpreters Royal (Versailles), Théâtre 2004 conducting the Fresno Grand Opera. of Puccini heroines. In du Châtelet (Paris), as well Chris Pelino, David DiCicco, Dr. David “ M a d a m a In 2013 he was awarded 2011 the Puccini Festival in as Zurich Opera and the DiChiera Butterfly”. In the Premio Puccini for JUNE 2014 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 19 FADM continued... outstanding artistry. This two acts, and the third act Holy Family Church summer Maestro Galli will up to Liù’s death and funeral 641 Chrysler Drive be back in Torre del Lago to procession. It was completed conduct “La Bohème” at the by Franco Alfano and had Detroit, Michigan 48226 sixtieth Puccini Festival. its debut on April 25, 1926 T: (313) 963-2046 – F: (313) 963-0646
at Teatro alla Scala. The Turandot was Puccini’s last conductor, Arturo Toscanini, opera. He started working Holy Family Church is Sponsoring a ended the opening night on it in 1920 and it remained performance where Puccini’s unfinished at the time of his music stopped. PILGRIMAGE TO OUR death in 1924. The opera LADY OF CONSOLATION takes place in China and is After the ovation finally IN CAREY, OHIO the story of the cold-hearted subsided at the Detroit Princess Turandot, Prince Opera House, the FADM Padre Pino Licciardi Calàf who falls in love with group moved to the Cadillac her, and the slave girl Liû, Café for a reception. We Will be the Celebrant at Mass that Day! who is secretly in love with were delighted to chat with Thursday August 7, 2014 Prince Calàf. In order to MOT Founder and Artistic marry Turandot, potential Director Dr. David DiChiera Tickets: $29.00 Each suitors are required to answer and MOT President and Check Payable: Holy Family Church three riddles correctly; a CEO Mr. Wayne S. Brown. wrong answer results in the The lovely and gracious Any Questions Call: Tina Bullis (586) 296-6295 suitor’s execution. Many Ms. D’Annunzio Lombardi Deadline for Tickets: July 20, 2014 had met this unfortunate joined us, along with Maestro fate prior to Prince Calàf. Galli and Eugene Villanueva, ***3 Pick Up Locations *** Please Choose Which Location You Prefer *** Though he answers all the who sang the role of Ping. Bus #1 (DeMaria) Bus #2 (Maniaci) Bus #3 (Manzella) riddles correctly, Turandot Ms. D’Annunzio Lombardi St. Athanasius Church St Lawrence Church St. Michael’s Church still refuses to marry him was made an honorary 18720 13 Mile Road ( at Kelly Road ) 44633 Utica Road ( N. of Hall ) 40501 Hayes Road ( N. of 17 Mile ) and Liù sacrifices her life so Roseville, Michigan Utica, Michigan Clinton Township, Michigan member of the Federazione Depart: 7:30 a.m. Depart: 6:45 a.m. Depart: 7:00 a.m. Calàf and Turandot can be Abruzzese del Michigan. It St. Athanasius Church Holy Family Church together. was a memorable evening 18720 13 Mile Rd ( at Kelly Rd) 641 Chrysler Drive ***All Buses Return at 7 p.m. *** Roseville, Michigan Detroit, Michigan of glorious music and great Depart: 7:15 a.m. Depart: 7:15 a.m. Puccini had fully composed friends. and orchestrated the first ___ YES! I would like ___ Tickets at $29.00 each = $______
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June 8: Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Fr. Guanella Hall at St. Lou- is Center - Contact Enzo Paglia at 248-656-5052 for details The Italian American LAYOUT & DESIGN CONTRIBUTING Lolita Kozloff PHOTOGRAPHER 586/228-3030 ext 15 June 17: FADM Board Meeting - TBD - 7:00 PM Elio Ripari DISTRIBUTION Sandra Tornberg June 28: FADM Casino Trip - Soaring Eagle - Contact Clarice EDITOR Lelio D’Aristotile Squillace at 586-381-3700 for details Barbara L. Smith [email protected] WRITING STAFF www.iacsonline.com June 30: FADM Scholarship Deadline - Contact Sandy Tornberg ITALIAN EDITOR Esther Beaudette at 586/907-6631 for more information Sandra Tornberg Antonio DiGiorgio Deadline for submitting mate - Barbara Smith rial is the 15th of the month. We Sandra Tornberg reserve the right to edit all copy. PAGE 20 Italian American Cultural Society JUNE 2014
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IMU, DAL 2015 ABITAZIONI SFITTE DEI PENSIONATI AIRE SARANNO CONSIDERATE PRIMA CASA Il 2013 Presidente del Comites direttamente adibita ad parziale, pone rimedio ad questione e Lino2013 Scamardella ci abitazione principale, una ed una ingiusta applicazione abbia votato communica questa notizia una sola unità immobiliare dell’Imu per gli italiani c o n t r o . importante dal Senatore posseduta dai cittadini all’estero e per i pensionati R i t e n i a m o Claudio Micheloni: italiani non residenti nel italiani all’estero in d o v e r o s o , territorio dello Stato, iscritti particolare e, cosa da tenere i n v e c e , Ufficio stampa del Senatore all’Aire e già pensionati in considerazione, lascia ringraziare Claudio Micheloni nei rispettivi Paesi di aperto uno spiraglio per far sì i relatori Presidente del Comitato residenza, a condizione che che, entro la fine dell’anno, Papà Randy Cipolla e la sua dolcissima che si sono bimba Peyton Celeste per le Questioni degli non risulti locata o data in si possa intervenire sulla fatti carico Italiani all’Estero Senato comodato d’uso. Inoltre, rimodulazione Imu anche delle nostre della Repubblica - Palazzo sempre dal 2015, anche le per tutte le altre categorie costanti e pressanti richieste Madama - 00186 Roma imposte comunali Tari e di italiani residenti I-00186 Roma e hanno sposato la nostra Ufficio: Tasi saranno applicate, per all’estero”. causa”. “Esprimiamo grande ciascun anno, in misura Palazzo ISMA Piazza Capranica, 72 soddisfazione per un ridotta di due terzi. “Dispiace - aggiungono Roma, 14 maggio 2014 importante risultato i senatori - che il I-00186 Roma che, finalmente, rivede “Quanto approvato oggi - Movimento 5 Stelle non tel. 0039 06 6706 3152 Sen. Claudio Micheloni fax 0039 06 6706 6152 l’applicazione dell’IMU spiegano i senatori - è un abbia colto l’importanza Palazzo Madama per gli italiani residenti grande risultato che, seppur dell’emendamento in all’estero”. E’ quanto scrivono in una nota congiunta i senatori Aldo Di Biagio (PI), Claudio Festa Italiana 2014! Micheloni, Renato Turano, Francesco Giacobbe (PD) e Fausto Longo ( PSI), in La Festa Italiana ritornera’ al parco Freedom Hill il merito all’approvazione del 18, 19, e 20 luglio. Ci saranno cibi e bevante abbon- Senato di un emendamento al DL Emergenza abitativa. danti, e spettacoli e concorsi per divertirci. Soprat- In particolare, con tuto e’ una bell’ occasione per incontratci con amici e l’emendamento approvato, parenti e godere una bella tradizione del Centro Cul- a decorrere dal 1° gennaio 2015, sarà considerata turale Italiano Americano. PAGINA 2 Italian American Cultural Society GIUGNO 2014 Riunione del Consiglio Generale degli Italiani all’Estero (CGIE) Commissione Continentale dei Paesi Anglofoni a Detroit I membri del Consiglio di cui sessantacinque eletti degli Italiani all’Estero del Program) per gli studenti di Procuratori, e il giudice Generale degli Italiani direttamente all’estero Senato, ha dato il saluto del italiano della Circoscrizione l’Onorevole Peter Maceroni. all’Estero (C.G.I.E.) e ventinove di nomina Capo delegazione del Senato. Consolare di Detroit. I membri Commissione Continentale governativa. I suoi organi del CGIE si sono incontrati con Il convegno è stato ospitato dei Paesi Anglofoni (Stati istituzionali sono il Comitato Il venerdì pomeriggio il gruppo la comunità italo-americana e dal Venetian Club il sabato 26 Uniti, Canada, Australia, e di Presidenza (composto, ha avuto una visita guidata agli autorità locali, tra cui Rhonda aprile e dall’Italian American Sud Africa) si sono riuniti a oltre che dal Ministro, dal uffici Fiat Chrysler e incontro Powell, Direttore del Macomb Club of Livona domenica 27 Detroit dal 25 al 27 aprile. I Segretario Generale, da quattro con esponenti del gruppo FIAT County Community Services aprile. partecipanti sono stati i signori Vice Segretari Generali e da e della nuova emigrazione, Agency (MCCSA), Assistente Luigi Casagrande e Franco undici rappresentanti delle organizzato a cura della Dr.ssa Dirigente di Macomb County http://www.esteri.it/MAE/ Papandrea dall’Australia; varie aree geografiche); le otte Lapresa. Venerdì sera c’è Pam Lavers, Steven Fox del IT/Italiani_nel_Mondo/ i signori Carlo Consiglio, Commissioni Tematiche; le tre stata una cena presso il Centro Macomb County Ufficio OrganismiRappresentativi/CGIE.ht m Alberto DiGiovanni, Rocco Commissioni Continentali; i Culturale Italo-Americano DiTrolio, Domenico Marozzi Gruppi di Lavoro e l’Assemblea (IACS) per la raccolta di fondi e Giovanni Rapanà dal Plenaria. Il C.G.I.E. è stato per la promozione dei corsi Canada; Riccardo Pina dal Sud completamente di AP (Advance Placement Africa; il signor Valter Della rinnovato il 26 Nebbia, la signora Silvana giugno 2004, mentre Mangione (Vice Segretario le elezioni alle Generale Anglofoni), i signori cariche interne sono Augusto Sorriso, e Marco state effettuate il Villani (Segretario Esecutivo 27 luglio 2004. Il CGIE) dagli Stati Uniti. Dal Segretario Generale è Senato della Repubblica Elio Carozza; il Vice Italiana c’erano Senatore Segretario Generale Claudio Micheloni, Senatore per i Paesi Anglofoni Da sinistra a destra Senatore Renato Turano, Pippo Pagano, Senatore è Silvana Mangione. Direttore del Macomb County Community Ser- Renato Turano (eletto nella vices Agency (MCCSA) Rhonda Powell, Assis- circoscrizione nord e centro Gli argomenti di Senatore Claudio Micheloni, Sandra Tornberg, tente Dirigente di Macomb County Pam Lavers, America.) discussione durante Dr.ssa Maria Luisa Lapresa Console d’Italia i tre giorni sono stati Senatore Renato Turano. Senatore Pippo Pagano Consiglio Generale degli la rappresentanza Italiani all’Estero (C.G.I.E.) è degli italiani all’estero e l’organismo di rappresentanza modifiche costituzionali, di tutte le comunità italiane la ristrutturazione rete nel mondo. E’ presieduto dal diplomatica consolare, e la Ministro degli Affari Esteri promozione e diffusione della e collabora con il Governo e lingua e cultura italiana. il Parlamento sui grandi temi d’interesse per gli italiani La sessione d’apertura del all’estero. Esso deriva la sua colloquio si è tenuta nella sede legittimità rappresentativa del Comites venerdì 25 aprile. dall’elezione diretta da parte Dopo il benvenuto della dei componenti dei Comites nel Console d’Italia a Detroit, mondo. Il CGIE rappresenta Dottoressa Maria Luisa un importante passo nel Lapresa, e del presidente della processo di sviluppo della Comites di Detroit il Signor “partecipazione” attiva alla vita Lino Scamardella, il Vice Capo politica del Paese da parte delle Missione dell’Ambasciata collettività italiane nel mondo d’Italia a Washington Ministro e allo stesso tempo costituisce Luca Franchetti Pardo ha dato Seconda fila sinistra a destra: Franco Iaderosa, Augusto Sorriso US NJ, Valter Della Nebbia US l’organismo essenziale per l’indirizzo di saluto in nome TX, Rocco Di Trolio CA, Domenico Ruggirello, Sen. Claudio Micheloni IT, Franco Papandrea AU, il loro collegamento con di SE l’Ambasciatore Claudio Domenico Marozzi CA Primo piano sinistra a destra: Assistente Dirigente di Macomb County Pam Lavers , Sen. Renato Turano US IL, Sen. Pippo Pagano IT, Vice Segratario Generale Anglofoni l’Italia e le sue Istituzioni. Bisogniero. Il Senatore Dr.ssa Silvana Mangione US NY, D.ssa Maria Luisa Lapresa Console d'Italia, Riccardo Pinna SO Il CGIE si compone di Claudio Micheloni, presidente Africa, Segretario Esecutivo CGIE Marco Villani IT, Alberto Di Giovanni CA novantaquattro Consiglieri, del Comitato per le Questioni GIUGNO 2014 Italian American Cultural Society PAGINA 3 SICILIA, LA NOSTRA STORIA Messina, La Terra Trema
Presentata da Pietro tutto il mondo: anche dell’Hotel Europa, con Palazzolo (Autore il Re Umberto I e la la moglie e con i due Sconosciuto) Regina Margherita si figli e con altri ottanta precipitarono a Messina. mila abitanti, più della Alle 5,41 del 28 dicembre metà dei cento quaranta 1908, una forte scossa Le famiglie aristocratiche mila che contava la colpì la città dello e borghesi la sera prima città. Dall’altra parte Stretto. I morti furono avevano celebrato il rito dello Stretto, a Reggio ottantamila, crollò il 90% laico del teatro lirico, Calabria, le vittime degli edifici di Messina. dove si dava la prima sarebbero state quindici Uno tsunami con onde dell’Aida. Nessuno mila, un terzo. ! alte fino a dodici metri avrebbe immaginato che della popolazione. risucchiò coloro che poche ore dopo Angelo Catastrofe di Messina cominciò ad corazzate italiane. avevano sperato di trovare Gamba, che interpretava inimmaginabile! affollarsi di nave russe Panorama di Messina rifugio sulla costa. I Radames, sarebbe e inglese, raggiunte dopo il terremoto soccorsi arrivarono da morto sotto le macerie All’alba del 29 il porto successivamente della PAGINA 4 Italian American Cultural Society GIUGNO 2014
GRUPPO A GRUPPO G 12/06 17:00 (16:00, ESPN) Sao Paulo Brasile – Croazia 16/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN2) Salvador Germania - Portogallo 13/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN2) Natal Messico - Camerun 16/06 19:00 (18:00, ESPN) Natal Ghana - USA 17/06 16:00 (15:00, ESPN) Fortaleza Brasile - Messico 21/06 16:00 (15:00, ESPN) Fortaleza Germania - Ghana 18/06 18:00 (18:00, ESPN) Manaus Camerun - Croazia 22/06 18:00 (18:00, ESPN) Manaus USA - Portogallo 23/06 17:00 (16:00, ESPN2) Brasilia Camerun - Brasile 26/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN) Recife USA - Germania 23/06 17:00 (16:00, ESPN) Recife Croazia - Messico 26/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN2) Brasilia Portogallo – Ghana GRUPPO B GRUPPO H 13/06 16:00 (15:00, ESPN) Salvador Spagna-Olanda Calendario 17/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN) Belo Horizonte Belgio - Algeria 13/06 18:00 (18:00, ESPN2) Cuiaba Cile - Australia Mondiali 2014: 17/06 18:00 (18:00, ESPN) Cuiaba Russia - Corea del Sud 18/06 16:00 (15:00, ESPN) Rio De Janeiro Spagna - Cile tabellone date 22/06 13:00 (12:00, ABC) Rio De Janeiro Belgio - Russia 18/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN) Porto Alegre Australia - Olanda e orari con fuso 22/06 16:00 (15:00, ABC) Porto Alegre Corea del Sud - Algeria 23/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN2) Curitiba Australia - Spagna orario 26/06 17;00 (16:00,ESPN) Sao Paulo Corea del Sud - Belgio 23/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN) Sao Paulo Olanda – Cile 26/06 17:00 (16:00,ESPN2) Curitiba Algeria - Russia GRUPPO C Meno di venti giorni al OTTAVI DI FINALE via dei Mondiali 2014 che 14/06 13:00 (12:00, ABC) Belo Horizonte Colombia - Grecia sabato 28 giugno si terranno in Brasile. 14/06 22:00 (21:00, ESPN) Recife Costa d’Avorio - Giappone L’incontro di apertura si 19/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN) Brasilia Colombia - Costa d’Avorio P1 – (12:00, ABC) [prima classificata A] – [seconda classificata B] (Belo Horizonte) giocherà il 12 giugno a San 19/06 19:00 (18:00 ESPN) Natal Giappone - Grecia P2 – (16:00, ABC) [prima classificata C] – [seconda classificata D] (Rio de Janeiro) Paolo con inizio alle 17.00 domenica 29 giugno locali (le 16 ET): di fronte i 24/06 16:00 (16:00, ESPN) Cuiaba Giappone - Colombia verdeoro padroni di casa con 24/06 17:00 (16:00, ESPN2) Fortaleza Grecia - Costa d’Avori P3 – (12:00, ESPN) [prima classificata B] – [seconda classificata A] (Fortaleza) la Croazia . GRUPPO D P4 – (16:00, ESPN) [prima classificata D] – [seconda classificata C] (Recife) 14/06 16:00 (15:00, ABC) Fortaleza Uruguay - Costarica lunedì 30 giugno La fase a gironi si giocherà alle ore 13.00, 16.00, 17.00, 14/06 18:00 (18:00, ESPN) Manaus Inghilterra - Italia P5 – (12:00, ESPN) [prima classificata E] – [seconda classificata F] (Brasilia) 18:00, 19.00 e 21:00 ora 19/06 16:00 (15:00, ESPN) Sao Paulo Uruguay - Inghilterra P6 – (16:00, ESPN) [prima classificata G] – [seconda classificata H] (Porto Alegre) locale, mentre le partite ad 20/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN) Recife Italia - Costarica martedì 1 luglio eliminazione diretta alle P7 – (12:00, ESPN) [prima classificata F] – [seconda classificata E] (San Paolo) 13.00 e 17.00 ora locale. Le 24/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN2) Natal Italia - Uruguay semifinali si giocheranno 24/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN2) Belo Horizonte Costarica – Inghilterra P8 – (16:00, ESPN) [prima classificata H] – [seconda classificata G] (Salvador) QUARTI DI FINALE alle 17.00 ora locale e la GRUPPO E finale, il 13 luglio 2014 allo venerdì 4 luglio Stadio Maracana, alle 16.00 15/06 13:00 (12:00, ABC) Brasilia Svizzera - Ecuador P9 – (12:00, ESPN2) [vincitrice P5] – [vincitrice P6] (Rio de Janeiro) ora locale. Tutto gli orari 15/06 16:00 (15:00, ABC) Porto Alegre Francia - Honduras P10 – (16:00, ESPN) [vincitrice P1] – [vincitrice P2] (Fortaleza) si riferiscono all’orario del 20/06 16:00 (15:00, ESPN) Salvador Svizzera - Francia Brasile, (tra parentesi gli sabato 5 luglio 20/06 19:00 (18:00, ESPN) Curitiba Honduras - Ecuador orari nella zona ET e la P11 – (12:00, ABC) [vincitrice P7] – [vincitrice P8] (Brasilia) rete televisiva ) 25/06 16:00 (16:00, ESPN2) Manaus Honduras - Svizzera P12 – (16:00, ESPN) [vincitrice P3] – [vincitrice P4] (Salvador) 25/06 17:00 (16:00, ESPN) Rio De Janeiro Ecuador - Francia Match d’apertura : Brasilia SEMIFINALI martedì 8 luglio Semi-finale : Belo Horizonte, GRUPPO F P13 – (16:00, ESPN) [vincitrice P9] – [vincitrice P10] (Belo Horizonte) Fortaleza 15/06 19:00 (18:00, ESPN) Rio De Janeiro Argentina - Bosnia mercoledì 9 luglio 16/06 16:00 (15:00, ESPN) Curitiba Iran - Nigeria P14 – (16:00, ESPN) [vincitrice P11] – [vincitrice P12] (San Paolo) Finale : Rio de Janeiro 21/06 13:00 (12.00, ESPN) Belo Horizonte Argentina - Iran FINALE 3o/4o POSTO 21/06 18:00 (18:00, ESPN) Cuiaba Nigeria - Bosnia sabato 12 luglio 25/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN) Porto Alegre Nigeria - Argentina (16:00, ESPN) - [perdente P13] – [perdente P14] (Brasilia) http://www.sportlive.it/ FINALE mondiali-2014/calendario- 25/06 13:00 (12:00, ESPN2) Salvador Bosnia - Iran tabellone-date-orari.html domenica 13 luglio (15:00, ABC) – [vincitrice P13] – [vincitrice P14] (Rio de Janeiro)