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NON-PROFIT THE US POSTAGE PAID MILWAUKEE, WI ITALIAN TIMES Permit No. 5716

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 MAY 2019 • VOL. 40, NO. 11 home delivery of this publication. Your address label will be placed here. – CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED – KC & The Sunshine Band to perform at Festa on ‘ Day,’ Saturday, July 20 Festa Italiana officials are pleased vocalist ’s last to announce that one of the most pop- name – “KC” – and The Sunshine ular groups of the disco and era Band from KC’s home state of – the one and only KC and The Sun- , the Sunshine State. shine Band – will perform at the The band was formed in 1973 by 42nd annual Festa on Saturday, July Casey, who, as a teenager, was em- 20. ployed as a record store employee Festa has designated July 20 as and part-timer at TK Records, a “Disco Day.” recording studio in Hialeah, Fla. His The show by KC and The Sun- band mates were studio musicians at shine Band will be free with a paid TK Records. Festa admission. The concert will Their first songs, “Blow Your start at 9 p.m. on the Harley-David- Whistle” (September 1973) and son Stage. “Sound Your Funky Horn” (February KC and The Sunshine Band had 1974) were released as singles, and six top 10 singles, five #1 singles and did well enough on the U.S. R&B one #2 single on the Billboard Hot chart and overseas that TK Records 100 chart. Among its biggest hits wanted a follow-up single and . were “That’s the Way (I Like It)”, Their first album, , “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your didn’t fare well, but with the release Booty”, “I’m Your Boogie Man”, of their second self-titled album KC “Keep It Comin’ Love”, “Get Down and The Sunshine Band in 1975 came Tonight”, “Boogie Shoe”, “Please the group’s first major U.S. hit with Don’t” and “Give It Up”. “’. It topped the Harry Wayne Casey, a.k.a., KC, the founder and lead vocalist of KC and The The band took its name from lead Continued on page 4 Sunshine Band. ICC owes a great debt Volunteers to Joe Bartolotta needed for By Thomas Hemman ations to secure the Bartolotta “No question, the ICC owes a Festa Italiana Times Editor Restaurant Group’s (BRG) takeover great debt to Joe,” said Giuseppe Help to make the 42nd Festa Ital- Without Joe Bartolotta’s commit- of the catering and restaurant opera- Vella, a past president of the organi- iana, July 19-21, a stunning success ment to invest in the Italian Commu- tions at the Center in 2016. zation and lead representative in the by volunteering. There are many nity Center, the future of the Joe Bartolotta, the co-founder and negotiations with the BRG. “The ICC areas in which volunteers are needed nonprofit ethnic and cultural organi- co-owner of the prolific Bartolotta was struggling and needed someone starting the Monday before Festa zation would have been in jeopardy, Restaurant Group, died in his sleep at with the vision and passion of Joe opens on the Summerfest grounds said a past president of the ICC who his home on Apr. 22. He was 60 years Bartolotta to step forward.” (Henry Maier Festival Park). had direct involvement in the negoti- old. Continued on page 13 According to Joseph T. Emanuele, Italian Community Cen- ter President and Festa Italiana 2019 General Chairman, volunteers are Lots of volunteer hours logged in needed in the areas listed below. Ei- ther email the managers listed with preparing items for ‘A Taste of ’ Continued on page 5 Cosa c’è dentro? What’s inside?

Expanding membership activities and programs page 2 Disco party at ICC on June 8 page 2 President’s message page 3 Dan Conley’s moonlight bocce dream fulfilled page 6 Breaking Italian Idol news page 6 UNICO announces its ‘Citizen of the Year’ page 9 Details on UNICO Scholarship Banquet page 9 Children’s Easter party photo highlights pages 10-11 While our printing deadline occurred the Friday before the Sunday in April. This was just one example of the food Make plans to attend start of the 24th annual “A Taste of Italy, we can show you preparation that was done by the chairpersons and nu- Pompeii Women’s Club proof that a lot of work was done by volunteers in the days merous volunteers before Apr. 28, the date of “A Taste of May Crowning event page 12 and weeks before the event. This dedicated group of volun- Italy.”. Seen here, from the left: Sophia Michalovitz, Marie Madonna del Lume Women teers made the stuffed shells for “A Taste of Italy” in the Lieber, Chris Ziino, Fran Tollefson, Sandy Mazza and Val hosting Italian Mass page 12 kitchen of St. Joseph Catholic School in Wauwatosa one Schleicher. (Photo provided by Chris Ziino) Expanding ICC members’ activities and programs is our goal By Mary Anne Ceraso-Alioto showed Marriage Italian Style on 7:15 p.m.). As a special Mother’s Committee to offer events and Membership Committee Chair Apr. 12 and a double feature on Apr. Day treat (Sunday, May 12), we are activities to our membership. We are The Membership Committee 14 of The DaVinci Code and Angels going to show Lady and the Tramp at always looking for ideas and people would love to thank everyone for par- and Demons. 3 p.m. We will have hot dogs and na- who have ideas to join in and help us. ticipating in all the activities we have We had a great crowd for Mar- chos for sale in addition to all the reg- Even if you can’t attend our monthly done in the past month. riage Italian Style but, due to an April ular snacks we serve and we will meetings (the first Wednesday night We had the Moonlight Bocce snowstorm, had a much smaller have wine and beer for sale also. of the month), if you have ideas, you Tournament with a total of 11 teams crowd for the double feature. This is a chance for our younger are always welcome to reach out and and spectators. The event was such In May, we will be showing on members to celebrate their moms and let us know. a success that we are planning an- Friday, May 10, Only You starring take them out to dinner and a movie. We are looking to have ICC other tournament in September, so Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey, Please keep in mind when you are membership tables set up at Festa watch for details to come. We Jr. (doors open at 6 p.m., showtime planning to come to the movies on Italiana in the Information Booth Sundays that Cafe La Scala is closed. (which is generously handled by the Pompeii Women’s Club) and in the New membership discount Cucina, staffed by our volunteers. We have partnered with the Mar- We are always looking for members Boogie on down to the ICC’s cus Center for the Performing Arts to willing to sit at the table in the Cucina offer a new membership discount on and answer any questions about the performances at the Marcus Center. June 8 ‘Radical Disco Dance’ ICC to potential new members from When you go to the website the grounds opening to around 7 Here is the skinny on the up- The disco party is open to guys https://www.marcuscenter.org/mcac- p.m.. If you are interested, please coming Italian Community Center’s and gals of all ages, so bring the cess and register with the code “ic- feel free to let me know. We also “Radical Disco Dance” on Satur- family and boogie on. There’s no ctickets”, you will gain discounts to want to thank the the Italian Family day, June 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It cover charge for ICC members and special performances and for each History Club for having membership will be a far out experience where it’s just $5 for non-members. ticket you order, the Italian Commu- forms at their area at Festa, too. we can feel the funk and get down. Have the munchies? Snacks will nity Center will receive a donation of Please take a look at our other ar- Let’s boogie with Alioto Enter- be available for purchase along with $10 from the Marcus Center. Right ticle about the “Disco Dance” the tainment and those groovy deejays soft drinks and water. now, tickets for Come from Away and Membership Committee is sponsor- John and Salvatore, the music duo If you need to say, what’s up or Anastasia are being offered. ing to kick off our Festa Italiana sea- to discotheque funk. have any questions, please reach out Thanks to the Marcus Center for son. Get down in style to the contests to Mary Anne Ceraso-Alioto at 414- the Performing Arts for giving us one Hope to see you all at one of the for the foxiest dude and dudette. 801-4754. more benefit of ICC membership. upcoming member events! Who’s dressed the best? It just Can you dig it? It will be the Plans are underway to explore might be you. bomb! Be there or be square…. even more ways for our Membership ICC members: Get your free

Festa tickets As a benefit of membership in the Italian Community Center, each member is entitled to four free Festa Italiana tickets, which are good for admission to the festival any one of the three days. Those with a family membership are entitled to eight free tickets. There are two ways for members to obtain these member only tickets. Those members who wish to pick up their tickets in person can stop in at the ICC office reception desk weekdays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. starting the week of May 20. Be sure to bring your current Continued on page 5

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PAGE 2 – MAY 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES A message from Joseph T. Emanuele, Italian Community Center President Dear Members, event like this, the disabled deserve will continue to have the best Italian- The countdown is on for our 42nd an opportunity to enjoy everything style fireworks! annual Festa Italiana. By the time you Festa has to offer without the general Festa started in 1978 as a read this message, we will be less public present. It also gives our ven- volunteer-run festival and the than 80 days away from the opening. dors and volunteers a chance to get in importance of our volunteers remains Festa 2019 will be the weekend of the of things before the larger key to our success today. There are July 19-21. The hours will be: 3 p.m. crowds enter. I’m happy to report that many areas where volunteers are to midnight, Friday, July 19, noon to our past president, Judge Bill Jen- needed, no matter your age or midnight, Saturday, July 20 and noon naro, is returning as VIP Day Man- abilities. I ask our members to call to 11 p.m., Sunday, July 21. ager. upon their children and grandchildren Advance tickets will be available We will be announcing our full to volunteer. I want to encourage online at www.FestaItaliana.com in entertainment lineup shortly. We are those of you who have time off the early May. They will also be avail- planning to have a headline act each days before and after Festa and the able at the ICC and at many of the lo- night of Festa. As you can read in this ability to do some lifting to volunteer cations of our vendors. We will put a issue, the disco and funk band, KC for the Festa Grounds Crew. It seems list of the locations in the next issue and The Sunshine Band, will be our we never have enough volunteers for now, the Democratic National of The Italian Times. We have kept headliner on Saturday, July 20. An the Grounds Crew. There is an article Convention is coming to Milwaukee, the advance ticket price at $10, the announcement on our Friday and in the issue on the areas of Festa that July 12-16, 2020. The 43rd Festa same as it has been the last several Sunday headliners will be coming could use volunteers. If you can help, would normally run July 17-19, years. The price of admission during any day now, so stay tuned. or know people who are willing to 2020. However, the Summerfest Festa will be $13, also the same as The Mass and Procession help, contact the ICC – 414-223-2180 Grounds, where Festa Italiana is held, the last several years. Committee is hard at work on the – and let us know. are likely to be in use for DNC This year, our VIP Day celebra- plans for the celebration of what is events, which would all but preclude Festa 2020 will go on tion for the disabled citizens of our the essence of our Festa. Fr. Thomas our opportunities to set up our In spite of what you may have community is returning to Friday Suriano, a senior priest who has festival in time for the opening. heard, at this time Festa Italiana 2020 (July 19). VIP Day will take place served at a number of churches in the We have already begun discussing will take place. What needs to be from noon to 3 p.m. when the Festa Milwaukee Archdiocese over the the situation with Milwaukee World worked out are the dates of the grounds are closed to the general years, will be the Principal Celebrant Festivals, Inc., the operator of the festival. As you probably know by public. We have been doing VIP Day of the Festa Mass. Continued on page 12 since 1981. It started out as an event I truly hope our 42nd Festa will that we held annually in a three-hour remind people of what our festival is Seeking priests, deacons, brothers, period before the official opening to all about: a reunion of family and the general public. The last few years friends, an experience in Italian eucharistic ministers and first it has been held on the Saturday of culture and tradition, great music Festa when the grounds were also (with music for all generations) and communicants to take part in Festa Mass open to the general public. I’m of the the largest variety of delicious Italian The Festa Italiana Mass Commit- BMO Harris Stage this year. opinion that, if Festa is going to do an food. And, last but not least, Festa tee is well underway with prepara- Fr. Thomas Suriano will be the tions for this year’s 42nd annual Principal Celebrant. Festa Mass on Sunday, July 21 at 11 The committee invites you to help a.m. us in this wonderful tradition. Feel Seeking singers for the The committee invites all priests, free to pass this message on to parish- deacons, brothers, eucharistic minis- ioners. Please contact Therese Cio- ters and first communicants to partic- fani at 414.303.9772 or e-mail her at 2019 Festa Italiana Choir ipate. [email protected] if you are inter- by Denise Cifaldi sary. However, previous choral ex- The Mass will take place on the ested in helping with the Festa Mass. Festa Mass & Procession perience is recommended. Committee Maestro Michael Kamenski re- We welcome and invite singers quests that singers participate in at to join their voices to this least four rehearsals including a year’s Festa Choir which will pro- mandatory dress rehearsal. Dates of vide the music for the Mass on Sun- the rehearsals will be published in day, July 21. The choir will be next month’s edition of The Italian rehearsing at St. Sebastian Catholic Times. Church, 5400 W. Washington Blvd., The Mass, which is the heart Milwaukee. of Festa Italiana, will be held on Rehearsals will last two hours July 21 at 11 a.m. on the BMO Har- and music will be provided. Some ris Stage. Additional instruments hymns will be sung in Italian and will augment the choir to add to the Latin, but no previous knowledge of festivity. To register to sing with the either language is necessary as lan- Festa Choir, please contact director guage coaching is provided. Michael Kamenski by e-mail at The mixed choir is open to all [email protected] (please use voice parts – soprano, alto, tenor “FESTA CHOIR” in the subject and bass. No auditions are neces- line) or by phone at 414-453-1928.

THE ITALIAN TIMES MAY 2019 – PAGE 3 ‘Put on Your ’ and come and see KC and The Sunshine Band at Festa, July 20 from page 1 the Billboard Dance Chart with R&B chart in April and hit #1 on the “(You Said) You’d Gimme Some Billboard Hot 100 in August. “That’s More” and two years later, the group the Way (I Like It)” also became a #1 topped the UK charts and reached the hit in November 1975. The album, Top 20 in the U.S. with the single which went triple platinum, also had “Give It Up.” the #1 hits “Boogie Shoes” and KC’s music continues to be a fa- “”, making the band vorite of millions across the world the first act to score four #1 pop sin- today. His songs have appeared in ads gles in one 12-month period since the for companies such as General Mo- Beatles in 1964. Three of the singles tors, Burger King, Papa John’s Pizza, crossed over to become #1 R&B hits Old Navy and Nick at Night. as well. In addition to the 200-plus com- KC and The Sunshine Band’s mercials with KC’s music, his songs third album, Part 3, released in 1976, have found places in major motion also went triple and contained the #1 pictures including Forrest Gump singles “I’m Your Boogie Man”, (“Get Down Tonight”), Boogie “Shake Your Booty” and “Keep It Nights (“Boogie Shoes”), Boys Don’t Cry Rush Hour Comin’ Love”. (“Rock Your Baby’), KC and The Sunshine Band The band’s “Boogie Shoes” single (“Get Down Tonight’), Carlito’s Way was included on the #1 best-selling (“Rock Your Baby”, “Shake Your In 2002, KC received the coveted Harry Wayne Casey Story, a book Saturday soundtrack. Booty” and “That’s the Way I Like Star on the Hollywood Walk of that chronicles KC’s career, was pub- In 1975, KC won the American It”) and Austin Powers in Goldmem- Fame, where the late Dick Clark and lished in the fall of 2002. Music Award for Best R&B Artist. ber. In the summer of 2003, KC had a music producer Michael Lloyd KC’s music is still hitting the One year later, he won a songwriting cameo in the feature film The In- turned out to honor him. This partic- charts. Since 2015, KC and The Sun- Grammy Award for Best R&B Song Laws starring Michael Douglas and ular honor represented the passion shine Band have had four Top 40 hits for “Where is the Love”, which was Albert Brooks. that KC has in writing music, imple- on the Billboard Dance Chart: “I recorded by . He also re- The impact of KC’s music still re- menting elements of various eras Love You More” (#30 in 2015), “I’m ceived Grammy Awards in 1978 for sounds worldwide. It was featured with his songs being a powerful sig- Feeling You (#11 in 2016), “We Be- Album of the Year and Producer of during the 2006 Winter Olympics’ nature from a passionate veteran long Together” (#29 in 2016) and the Year in 1978 for his work on the Opening Ceremonies in Torino, Italy craftsman. “Movin’ Your Body” (#38 in 2017). soundtrack. and performed by him and his band That’s The Way I Like It – The KC and The Sunshine Band’s next in a free concert for the 2002 Winter #1 Billboard Pop Chart hit was Olympics in Salt Lake City. Deadline for our June 2019 issue “Please Don’t Go’’ in 1979. That KC’s songs have been featured on All advertising copy, news stories editor Tom Hemman at same year, KC recorded a duet with numerous TV programs including and photos for publication in the May [email protected] or high school friend Teri DeSario titled Desperate Housewives, Ally McBeal, 2019 issue of The Italian Times must sent to The Italian Times, 631 E. “Yes, I’m Ready” which reached #1 American Bandstand’s 50th Anniver- be submitted to the editor no later Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202. on Billboard Pop Chart and Bill- sary Party and more recently on than Monday, May 13 For further information, call 414- board Adult Contemporary Chart. and Dancing With The All materials can be emailed to 223-2189. In 1981, the band scored a #9 on Stars.

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PAGE 4 – MAY 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES 39th annual VIP Day for disabled set for Friday, July 19 Festa Italiana will host its 39th annual be obtained by mail. Be sure to include 414-223-2808. She will make the lowing: 1). Name of guest. 2). Name of VIP Day for the disabled on Friday, July the name of the VIP and his/her accom- arrangements for the pickup of group or- the group with whom the guest is attend- 19, from noon to 3 p.m. when the panying guest, a contact phone number ders. ing. 3). The mobile phone number for the grounds are closed to the general public. and the type of disability. Indicate also if During the VIP Day hours, food ven- responsible party. This information is es- During the three-hour time period, any special needs are required for the dis- dors will have special offers on two food sential when a VIP gets lost from his/her Festa offers persons with disabilities and ability. Your request must include a items. Each vendor will have those items group. their caregivers free admission with pre- self-addressed, stamped return enve- plus soda for half price, courtesy of Festa VIP guests who arrive in groups can ordered tickets. These admission tickets lope with sufficient postage to allow for Italiana. In addition, each VIP will also be dropped off and picked up near the will be accepted until 2:30 p.m. timely processing of your order. Send be eligible to pick up free fresh fruit at Mid Gate on Harbor Dr. There will be ve- VIP Day tickets are available now at the request to: VIP Day c/o Festa Italiana, the Catalano Fruit stand in the Miller Lite hicle parking available for $5 in the ICC the Festa office at the Italian Community 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI Area. A Milwaukee area fruit wholesaler, lot and Summerfest Lot P until 2 p.m. Center during regular business hours, 8 53202-5916. The cut-off date for all mail who wishes to remain anonymous, is do- “We’re looking forward to a great a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. orders is also Monday, July 8. nating the fruit. turnout of the disabled in our community The last day to secure these tickets in per- For group VIP ticket orders, please Please note: This year, Festa asks and presenting to them all that Festa Ital- son is Monday, July 8. email Constance Palmer at cpalmer@ic- that caregivers provide each VIP guest iana has to offer,” said Bill Jennaro, VIP Small orders of VIP tickets can also cmilwaukee.com or you may call her at with an adhesive name tag listing the fol- Day Chair. Volunteers needed for Festa Italiana starting July 15 through July 22 from page 1 the area or call the ICC at 414-223-2180. Winard ([email protected]). • Grounds Operations: This includes set-up of tables, chairs, banners, light- • Italian Times photographers, reporters/writers, advertising sales repre- ing, equipment and displays starting Monday, July 15, as well as takedown of sentatives. Contact: Tom Hemman ([email protected]). Call 414- these items on Monday, July 22 and the morning of Tuesday, July 23. If you 223-2189. are able to help, contact Managers Ted Catalano ([email protected]), • Pompeii Dry Goods. Contact Chuck Lazzaro ([email protected]). Tony Piacentini ([email protected]) or Christopher Bartolone • Raffle Ticket Booths. Contact Elizabeth Anne Ceraso ([email protected]). ([email protected]). • Beer Booths. Contact Mike Maida ([email protected]). • Volunteer Tent. Contact Tony Lupo. Call 414-223-2180. • Bocce Courts. Contact John Alioto ([email protected]). • Water Distribution. Contact Vince Bisesi. Call 414-223-2180. • Cucina Showcase. Contact Marie Andaloro Lieber • Wheelchair Rental Booth. Contact Tony Olivo ([email protected]). ([email protected]). • Festa Drivers. Contact Ed Ciano ([email protected]). • Wine Booths. Contact Gina Spang ([email protected]). • Festa Issue Writers and Photographers. Contact Tom Hemman (them- [email protected]). • Festa Mass Ushers. Contact Ted Catalano ([email protected]). • Festa Parade. Contact Gina Jorgensen ([email protected]). ICC members: Get your • Festa Security Patrols/First Aid/Lost Children. Contact Joe Jannazzo, Jr. ([email protected]). Festa free tickets • Gate Control. Contact Carlo Besasie. Call 414-223-2180. from page 2 not be processed. Mail orders must • Gondola Rides. Contact Peter Russo ([email protected]) membership card with you. You will be received by Friday, July 5 to allow • Italian Community Center Membership Table at the Cucina Showcase. be asked to present the card. sufficient time for processing and de- Contact Mary Anne Ceraso-Alioto ([email protected]) or Those members who cannot pick livery to your residence. • Information Booths. Contact Bill and Karen Dickinson (diskartcg@sbc- up their tickets in person can order The 42nd annual Festa Italiana is global.net). them through the mail. You must in- Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July • Italian Idol. Contact Andrew Etier ([email protected]) or Sandy clude a self-addressed, stamped re- 21 on the Summerfest grounds. turn envelope. Ticket requests that Anyone with questions can call do not have the return envelope will 414-223-2180.

THE ITALIAN TIMES MAY 2019 – PAGE 5 ICC crowns first ‘Moonlight Bocce’ champs, fulfilling a dream of the late Dan Conley

BREAKING ITALIAN IDOL NEWS!!! It was a marvelous night in the moonlight for these four bocce players as they captured the first-ever Italian Community Center “Moonlight Bocce” champi- In the continuing efforts of Man- Idol. onship on Mar. 29. The event, hosted by the ICC Membership Committee, fea- agers Sandy Winard and Andy Ethier “Italian Idol” remains an amateur tured 11 teams competing in a darkened Bocce Court Room. Membership to bring vocal talent competition to competition. Could you be the 2019 Committee members said they wanted to fulfill a dream of the late Dan Conley, the stage, Festa Italiana’s “Italian “Italian Idol’? Start practicing. “We’d the ICC’s and Festa Italiana’s longtime bocce manager, of holding a “moonlight” Idol” will, for the first time, allow love to see you perform,” Winard bocce tournament on the ICC’s courts. With the help of Dan’s wife, Christine competitors the option to accompany said. Conley, the dream became a reality. Lanes were lit with strings of decorative pallino themselves on acoustic guitar or “Italian Idol” nights at Festa Ital- lights and glow-in-the-dark bocce balls (including the ) were used. Cash ukulele. iana will be Friday through Sunday, prizes were awarded to the first, second and third place teams. The players on the championship team, It’s All Good, are seen here. From the left: Fillips Can- Additionally, much like ABC- July 19-21, on the Cucina Showcase nistra, Jim Grzybowski, John Holda and Sam Abraham. The team received $100 TV’s “American Idol,” Festa’s com- Stage. Four winners will be chosen cash. The runner-up in the tournament, What’s the Deal, got $60 and the con- petition will be holding pre-Festa by a panel of judges on Friday and solation champs, Tim’s Harem, took home $40. “Mostly, it was a fun night and auditions at the Italian Community Saturday night to compete for the a memorable night,” said John Alioto, who has replaced Dan Conley as the ICC Center for people wanting to com- championship on Sunday night. and Festa bocce manager. “We’re sure Dan was looking down with a smile on his pete for one of the slots in the Friday The 2018 “Italian Idol” was a Mil- face.” The Membership Committee is planning a second “Moonlight Bocce” and Saturday night “Italian Idol” waukee singer, who went by the sin- tournament in September. Watch for details in upcoming editions of The Italian shows at Festa Italiana. gle name of Rai. He sung the Toni Times and on the ICC’s website, ICCMilwaukee.com (Photo provided by John Dates and further details for audi- Braxton classic, “Unbreak My Alioto) tions will be announced soon. Visit Heart,” to capture the most votes FestaItaliana.com or #THISisItalian- among the judges. Volunteer as a Festa Mass ushers Ted Catalano, Mass and Proces- 15 at 7 p.m. At that time, information sion Committee member and man- on the duties of an usher during the ager of the ushers, has issued a call Mass and the procession, which fol- for at least 15 new ushers to step up lows the Mass, will be discussed. and volunteer for this year’s Festa Ted requests that new ushers sign Italiana Mass on Sunday, July 21. up with him early and then follow To be an usher, you must be at through on their commitment. To least 16 years old. The only other re- volunteer as an usher or for more in- quirement is that you attend a brief formation, call Ted at 414-305-9769 instructional meeting at the Italian or send an email to him tedcata- Community Center on Monday, July [email protected]. Italian Times editor looking for writers and ad salespersons to help with Festa issue Tom Hemman, editor of The Ita- 2189. lian Times, is looking for individuals All of these are voluntary posi- to help write articles that will appear tions. in the July/August 2019 Festa Ital- The writing positions offer indi- iana edition. viduals opportunities to get the sto- Tom is also seeking persons to ries they write published with their help gathering the advertising that byline, which may be valuable when goes into the Festa issue. they seek future employment in jour- As for the writing positions, it re- nalism, public relations, marketing or quires persons with solid writing general writing fields. skills and/or a basic understanding of The advertising sales positions newspaper reporting principles. provide a solid reference for persons The advertising positions requires seeking future employed in sales or people who are willing to contact po- marketing. These positions are open tential advertisers and solicit interest due to the recent illness of Faye Ann in placing an ad in our largest and Kessler. most informative issue of the year. “We can also assure everyone that For either position, please contact they will receive tickets for Festa Tom via email at: themman@iccmil- Italiana, July 19-21, on the Summer- waukee.com or call him at 414-223- fest grounds,” Tom said.

PAGE 6 – MAY 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Calendar of Events May 1 – May 29, 2019

Wednesday, May 1 Monday, May 27 • Pompeii Women’s Club Board meeting, 6 p.m. • Memorial Day. The offices of the Italian Community Center,

Festa Italiana and The Italian Times will be closed in observance of Monday, May 6 the holiday. • Italian Community Center Finance Committee meeting, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 28 Thursday, May 9 • Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO Board meeting, 6 p.m. • Italian Community Center Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. • Italian Community Center Spring Bocce Playoffs Championship Friday, May 10 Tournament, 7 p.m.

• Italian Community Center Movie Night, doors open at 6 p.m., film, Wednesday, May 29 Only You, showing at 7:15 p.m. Free admission. Details in this issue. • Pompeii Women’s Club May Crowning, 6 p.m., social, 6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 12 dinner and program. Details in this issue.

• Happy Mother’s Day. Daily and weekly classes and activities • Bartolotta Catering’s Mother’s Day brunch, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Bocce leagues. The spring regular season comes to an end the Visit: Bartolottas.com for details on menu and prices. week of May 20. The champion playoffs tournament will be held • Italian Community Center Movie Day, doors open at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. The fall league season will start in week film, Lady and the Trump, showing at 3 p.m. Details in this issue. of Sept. 9. Look for details in the June issue.

Tuesday, May 14 • Italian Community Center Italian classes. The spring semester of • Abruzzese Galileo-Galilei Society meeting and spuntino, 2 p.m. Italian I and Italian II classes concluded Apr. 30. Look for details on • Italian Community Center Culture Committee meeting, 5 p.m. the fall semester of classes in the Festa Italiana issue, published in • Milwaukee Chapter UNICO National meeting, 7 p.m. late June.

Wednesday, May 15 • I Bei Bambini, The Children’s Italian Dance Group. This chil- • Order Sons of Italy in America/Filippo Mazzei Greater Milwaukee dren’s Italian group practices on most Tuesday evenings, Area Lodge general membership meeting, 6:30 p.m. 6 – 7:15 p.m. at the ICC. For details, visit: tradizionevivente.com. Thursday, May 16 Breaks in the schedule are taken during the holidays and after Festa • Italian Community Center membership dinner, 5:30 p.m. $10 per Italiana through Labor Day.

person. Reservations required by Monday, May 13. Call 414-223- • Tradizione Vivente, The Italian Dance Group of Milwaukee. This 2180. folkloric dance group practices on most Tuesday evenings starting at • Italian Community Center General Membership meeting, 6:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. For details, visit: tradizionevivente.com. Breaks in the Tuesday, May 21 schedule are taken during the holidays and after Festa Italiana • Milwaukee Chapter UNICO National and Milwaukee Ladies of through Labor Day. Ballate con noi! Dance with us!

UNICO annual Scholarship & Awards banquet, 6 p.m., social hour, • Hula Hoop Dance Fitness class. Held most Tuesday evenings start- 6:30 p.m., dinner and program. Details in this issue. ing at 5:45 p.m. in the Bocce Courts Room. Cost: $5 per person. Vote on bylaws revisions held over to May 16

general meeting Without the requisite quorum of 50 members in attendance for the Apr. 18 general meeting, a vote on four revisions to the Italian Commu- nity Center was postponed. The revi- sions are now scheduled to be voted upon at the May 16 genera meeting. The revisions are being proposed in Article V of the ICC Constitution and Bylaws by the Bylaws Commit- tee. The May 16 meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Article V addresses nominations and elections and the committees that oversee the processes. Presented here first will be the current bylaw, fol- lowed by the proposed bylaw revi- sion. Current Article V, Section 3: A Nominating Committee consisting of two (2) members in good standing appointed by the President and three members in good standing nomi- nated and elected from the floor at the May general membership meet- ing shall develop a slate of candi- dates to run for the five (5) officer positions and four (4) Director-At- Large positions on the Board of Di- rectors. The President shall have the authority to name the chairperson from among the five (5) members of the Nominating Committee. Proposed revision to Article V, Section 3: A Nominating Commit- tee consisting or two (2) members in good standing appointed by the Pres- ident and three members in good standing nominated and elected from the floor at the May general mem- bership meeting shall develop a slate Continued on page 15

THE ITALIAN TIMES MAY 2019 – PAGE 7 St. Joseph’s Day Luncheon Chair Mary Winard offers her thanks to many On behalf of the Italian Commu- clusion of the luncheon. Fr. John also her organization’s donation; past ICC committee for their assistance: nity Center and me, as chairperson of gave a closing prayer and I’m sure President Giuseppe Vella for his pres- Suzanne Wypijewski, Louise Au and this special event, I’m very pleased everyone enjoyed his presence. ence and contributions; Anthony T. Pat Guttuso, all members of the ICC and thankful for the excellent atten- Thanks to ICC President Joseph Machi, Betty Puccio and Gina Spang, and the Pompeii Women’s Club. dance at our 27th annual St. Joseph’s Emanuele for doing the announce- each a past president of the ICC, for They not only packed the blessed Day Luncheon this past Mar. 19, the ments for most of the program. attending; Laurie Bisesi, ICC Opera- bread and fruit bags and handed them actual day of honor. In no apparent order, I wish to say tions Manager, for all her help with out to the guests, but they helped to I hope everyone who attended en- “thank you” to the following: John everything including the altar deco- decorate the St. Joseph’s Altar in the joyed the afternoon. I want to take Puchner (for his offerings); rating and camera snapping; ICC Re- absence of our regular decorator, this opportunity to thank the people Rose Purpero Spang (for the eight ta- ceptionist Valentina Sturdevant Joanne Czubek, who was unable to who helped to make it enjoyable. bles of women she brought to the -Thome for her clerical help; Sophia attend due to illness. (You were Special thanks to Fr. John Baum- event and her monetary donation); Michalovitz, Milwaukee Chapter and missed, Joanne.) gardner of Three Holy Women Parish the Milwaukee Chapter UNICO Na- Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO Vice I apologize in advance if I forgot for joining us and blessing the St. tional President Rose Anne Ceraso President and Pompeii Men’s Club anyone. Joseph’s Altar, the attendees and the Fritchie and her organization’s dona- President Chuck Lazzaro for their – Mary G. (Mineo) Winard bags of blessed bread and fruits (170 tion; Pompeii Women’s Club presence. Chairperson bags) that were handed out at the con- President Suzanne Wypijewski and Last, but not forgotten, my great 2019 St. Joseph’s Day

Fr. John Baumgardner joins of Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake Here is St. Joseph’s Day Luncheon Chair Mary Winard (left) with Lena Zingale in thanking Mary Winard for this wonderful St. Joseph’s Luncheon celebra- and Suzanne Wypijewski. (Photo provided by Sr. Ann Catherine Veierstahler) tion. (Photo provided by Sr. Ann Catherine Veierstahler) Thanks for your donations

to the ICC The officers and directors of the Italian Community Center wish to thank and acknowledge all those who pledged, fulfilled a pledge, or made a contribution to the nonprofit organization. To obtain information on how to make a pledge or a donation, please call 414-223-2808. Please note: When the ICC is in- formed of the death of a member, an email blast is being sent out to all members who have signed up to re- ceive these email blasts as part of their membership. The following donations were re- ceived between Mar. 13 and Apr. 17, 2019. In memory of Peter Frank Sorce Peter T. and Kathy M. Sorce Christina Sorce

In memory of Judy Lemminger Rosemary DeRubertis

In memory of Teddy Lorino Sonny & Melody Gensler Anthony T. Machi Joseph & Virginia Besasie

In memory of Mary Reinhardt Rose Cook

In memory of Jeannine Colla Rose Cook

In memory of former Milwaukee County Supervisor John Valenti Anthony T. Machi

Reach out our readers by placing an ad in our June 2019 issue. Get all the details: Call (414) 223-2189 or email: [email protected].

PAGE 8 – MAY 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Milwaukee UNICO will present its Citizen of the Year Award to St. Ann Center Founder and President Sr. Edna Lonergan The Milwaukee Chapter UNICO opened in September 2015, is located National will bestow its 2019 Citizen on Milwaukee’s near north side, 2450 of the Year Award on Sr. Edna Lon- W. North Ave., one of the most dis- ergan, O.S.F., the founder and presi- tressed and underserved communities dent of the St. Ann Center for in Wisconsin. Since its construction, Intergenerational Care. the Bucyrus Campus has been a This year’s award recipient is one major catalyst for economic develop- of those people who doesn’t need to ment, bringing an annual financial re- use her last name. Everybody – espe- turn of $4.6 million to the cially in the Greater Milwaukee Area neighborhood and close to 200 fam- – knows her simply as “Sister Edna.” ily-supporting jobs. She began with a dream and her Under Sr. Edna’s supervision, the wisdom, determination and compas- Bucyrus Campus now serves a total sion have made it a reality. Sr. Edna of 300 adults and children and has started with an adult day care in 1983 launched a much-needed Early Head but soon noticed the positive effect Start program for preschoolers. She the presence of children had on also established a full-service com- Sr. Edna Lonergan adults. Thus began the desire to cre- munity medical clinic at the center as ate a place that embraced all ages and well as one of the only dental clinics a master’s degree in aging from County Commission on Aging for abilities under one roof in an interac- in the state that exclusively serves Northern Texas State University. Be- seven years. The community-based tive, intergenerational setting. Thirty- people with severe disabilities that ginning with her service in the con- center she has founded provides a six years later, that dream is as real as prevent them from receiving treat- vent’s infirmary, her entire career has working model of an intergenera- the faces of the children and adults ment elsewhere. Aiming to make the been dedicated to wellness and help- tional concept that is a less costly and who arrive daily at St. Ann Center for Bucyrus Campus a hub of positive ing older adults avoid premature in- more effective solution to a national Intergenerational Care to take part in community activity, Sr. Edna made stitutionalization. She believes that and global issue. its day services programs. sure its blueprint included a public nursing homes are not the answer for In 2017, Sr. Edna and St. Ann The 52,000-square-foot Stein swimming pool (addressing the high many of our community’s older per- Center co-hosted an Intergenerational Campus, located at 2801 E. Morgan rate of drowning among African sons regardless of their dementia. Conference, bringing 300 profession- Avenue on the border of Milwaukee American children), a state-of-the-art Their need is to remain at home for als in the intergenerational field to and the City of St. Francis, is a home- dementia care unit and the 250-ca- as long as possible, to be included in Milwaukee. She also led the Shared- away-from-home during the day for pacity Indaba Band Shell, providing a choices regarding their own care and Site Replication Summit, giving 50 90 children and 130 frail older adults stage to local performers, a site for having access to the wellness pro- participants a guide to creating an all- and adults with disabilities from community celebrations and a fam- grams that keep them healthy and ac- ages daycare, following St. Ann Cen- Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. ily-friendly, handicap-accessible en- tive for as long as possible. ter’s model. to 6 p.m. tertainment venue. As founder and president of St. In 2018, Sr. Edna was invited to It is a place where people, regard- Sr. Edna Lonergan was born in Ann Center, a fully autonomous or- explain her model of intergenera- less of age or abilities, can enjoy one Braintree, Massachusetts. In 1960, ganization open to all regardless of tional care in Tainan, Taiwan, at the another’s company as they share she moved to Milwaukee to become a faith, culture or ability to pay, Sr. International Conference: Three Gen- quality day services. The center member of the Sisters of St. Francis Edna has been a tireless, articulate erations Under One Roof. “I’d love brings children, elderly and people of Assisi. She is trained as an occu- advocate on behalf of day services for to see intergenerational programs on with disabilities together under one pational therapist, a licensed practi- children and frail older adults. She every corner,” she said with an en- roof for a unique interactive approach cal nurse, a massage therapist and has has served as chair of the Milwaukee thusiasm that knows no bounds. that includes body, mind and spirit: social activities, art and music thera- pies, meals and snacks, nurses on duty, whirlpool bathing, warm water All are welcomed to 83rd UNICO wheelchair accessible swimming pool, hair and nail care and outpatient Scholarship & Award Banquet on rehabilitation. The center is usually not a quiet place, but teeming with people and activity. It is place of vi- May 21 at the ICC tality and growth, where children and adults learn from one another and The Milwaukee Chapter UNICO Sophia Michalovitz at 414-476- National will also present a $1,500 heal one another. National and the Milwaukee Ladies 0461. Cusma Italian Studies Award to Lil- On Apr. 5, 2006, the dream ex- of UNICO invite everyone to join The Milwaukee Chapter UNICO iana Somer Re, a student at the Uni- panded with a groundbreaking cere- them for the 83rd annual UNICO National will present its Citizen of versity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and mony to launch a new overnight Scholarship & Awards Banquet on the Year Award to Sr. Edna Loner- majoring in Italian. The award is respite center which added 10,000 sq. Tuesday, May 21 in the Festa Ball- gan, founder and president of St. funded by the Cusma family. ft. to the main facility. Completed in room at the Italian Community Cen- Ann Center for Intergenerational The Milwaukee Ladies of May of 2007, it accommodates nine ter. Care. (See separate article). UNICO will present $1,000 scholar- clients from one night to two weeks The event will begin with a social The Milwaukee Ladies of ships to these graduating high school while their caregivers enjoy a much- reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by UNICO will recognize all of its past seniors of Italian descent who are needed break. A feasibility study re- dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the program. Star Award winners. The Star Award seeking a higher education: vealed that some caregivers had Tradizione Vivente, the Italian is given on occasions in recognition • John P. Carnahan, New Berlin never had a vacation. Others ex- Dance Group of Milwaukee, will of a member’s volunteer service to Eisenhower High School, will re- pressed the need to make business present a short performance after the organization and the community- ceive the Anita Mazza Award. trips without anxiety concerning their dinner and before the award presen- at-large. • Giana DeSanctis Songstad, tations. Menomonee Falls High School, will loved ones while they are away. Scholarship winners The dinner menu offers attendees receive the Joseph John Spang, P.E., “It is the hope of St. Ann Center The Milwaukee Chapter UNICO the choice of two entrèes: either Memorial Award, courtesy of Rose for Intergenerational Care to create a National will present $1,000 schol- chicken marsala or baked haddock, Purpero Spang. whole new social model of commu- arships to the following graduating with house salad, baked potato, • Angela Mariah Pearson, Hart- nity-based care,” said Sr. Edna. “A high school seniors of Italian descent roasted vegetables, Italian bread and ford Union High School, will re- new social order for the entire nation: who are going on to pursue a higher butter, coffee or tea and an award- ceive the Catherine Kelly Memorial one that provides a non-institutional education: lifestyle of service, choice, compas- winning dessert. Award, courtesy of Laura and Rob sion and dignity to people of all ages The cost for the dinner is $40 per • Charlie A. Ravenelli, Mequon Seipel. and abilities.” Sr. Edna not only person. Pre-paid reservations must Homestead High School, will re- The UNICO organizations wish dreams about replicating her inter- be made by Friday, May 10. Send ceive the Gaetanina Balistreri Me- to thank all of the individuals and generational model, she has success- your check – payable to Milwaukee morial Award, courtesy of Dr. Eric families who have generously do- fully done it. Chapter of UNICO – with a list of Maas. nated funds for the scholarships. The fruit of five years of painstak- people in your party and the entrée • Salvatore Alioto, Milwaukee The master of ceremonies for the ing planning, community networking choice of each attendee to Mary High School of the Arts, will receive evening’s program will be Sandy and fundraising is a $25 million fa- Winard, 10900 W. Bluemound Rd., the Beatrice and Salvatore Ceraso Winard. cility that replicates the original St. #105, Wauwatosa, WI 53226. Memorial Award, courtesy of the Free parking is available to all Ann Center-Stein Campus. The new Questions concerning the dinner Ceraso family. guests in the ICC parking lot near facility, the Bucyrus Campus, which or the event itself can be directed to The Milwaukee Chapter UNICO the south entrance to the building.

THE ITALIAN TIMES MAY 2019 – PAGE 9 Festa di Pasqua – Children’s Easter Carnival – lives up to billing as fun family event The Italian Community Center artist twisted and turned balloons into Thanks to Liz Ceraso for taking pictures in Tom Hemman’s absence. Avanti Committee delivered another magnificent animal and hat shapes. fun-filled family event with the an- Children were given chances to win nual celebration of Festa di Pasqua prizes at guessing games such as (the Children Easter Carnival) on guessing how many jelly beans or Apr. 13. Peeps were in a jar. Children had The atmosphere was of a carnival chances to decorate cookies and cus- or county fair, guaranteeing a lot of tomize plastic musical instruments. fun for young and old. As children ar- During all the fun, a special guest rived they were given tokens they – the Easter Bunny – arrived. The used to play carnival games and for Easter Bunny led the children on a the Ice Cream & Popcorn Shoppe. parade during which they could play At noon, all the guests enjoyed a the musical instruments they deco- lunch comprised of the kinds of food rated and wear their balloon hats. you might find at a carnival. Later, the Bunny greeted all the chil- After lunch, the children were dren. Parents and grandparents then able to play a variety of carnival had a chance to take pictures of their games and street artists were on the loved ones with the Easter Bunny. All scene to do some incredible face- the children went home with some painting of the young ones. Another Easter treats.

PAGE 10 – MAY 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES The Easter Bunny is seen here with the group of volunteers who coordinated all of the activities for the Children’s Easter Party on Apr. 13. Let’s start with the top row (l-r): Jack Hess, Rose Anne Ceraso Fritchie, Sam Alioto, Jenna Alioto, Marissa West, Braniyah Hannah and Sam Abraham. Middle row: Julia Tollef- son, Andrea Jones and the Easter Bunny (a.k.a., Andrea Crivello). Front row: Jay Gross and Liz Ceraso, Marissa West and Jenna Alioto are the chairpersons of the Avanti Committee, which was in charge of the party. (Times photo by Liz Ceraso)

THE ITALIAN TIMES MAY 2019 – PAGE 11 Message from ICC President Joe Emanuele continued from page 3 Italy” will be in the books. I’m sure it Please support these events ing Ceremony and Dinner on Summerfest Grounds, to work out the was a spectacular success. With all There are a couple of events Wednesday, May 29. Both of these situation in a way that will allow the hard work (and I do mean hard coming up in May that are deserving events are at the ICC and details can Festa to go on over a selected set of work) that Marie Lieber, Christina of your support. These include the be found in this issue. dates that will be accessible to both Ziino and Valorie Schleicher have put UNICO Scholarship & Awards – Joseph T. Emanuele parties. There are a lot of options on into this fundraising event, I’m con- Banquet on Tuesday, May 21 and the ICC President the table. fident that it made money for our or- Pompeii Women’s Club May Crown- Festa General Chair We will certainly keep you ganization. I want to thank the three informed on all developments on this of them for going out of their way to issue. find ways for the Taste of Italy to AFS looking for host families A Taste of Italy make more money. By the time you read this Thank you, ladies, for your ex- for five Italian students for message, our 24th annual “A Taste of traordinary effort! 2019-20 school year AFS-USA, a leader in high a student that fits their local public Plans for Pompeii school exchange for more than 70 high school and family situation. years, and the Milwaukee Area AFS Experienced AFS volunteers also Volunteer Team are looking for serve as liaisons to support the stu- Women’s ‘May families who would like to open dent and the host family during the their big Italian hearts and their year. homes to exchange students from If you think you might be inter- Crowning’ set for Italy for the 2019-20 school year. ested, learn more and register at Italy is one of the strongest part- www.afsusa.org/host-family/ or call Wednesday, May 29 ners in the AFS International net- 1-800-AFS-INFO. A local volun- work. teer or staff member will then con- One of the highlights of the For children, under the age of This year, the Milwaukee Area tact you. Pompeii Women’s Club annual cal- 12, the menu includes chicken ten- AFS is looking for host families for American high school students endar is the “May Crowning” of the ders, French fries, fruit cup and five Italian students, who are ready can also study abroad in Italy on Blessed Mother. On Wednesday, milk. to share their cultures, develop life- summer, spring or yearlong May 29, the club invites everyone The costs have been set at $25 long bonds and help to build a bet- exchanges. Although learning to its 22nd annual May Crowning. for adults and $13 for children. Pre- ter global understanding. Italian is an important part of the There will be a social gathering paid reservations are required by AFS host families provide a bed experience, prior knowledge of at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20. No walk-ins will and meals and arrange transporta- Italian is not required for followed the May Crowning pro- be permitted. Make checks payable tion to school and are required to at- application. To learn more, visit this gram. to: Pompeii Women’s Club. Please tend AFS orientations. AFS website, www.afsusa.org/study- The dinner menu includes: include a list of attendees with din- volunteers help match families with abroad/. roasted pork loin with Rosemary ner choices and with whom you Dijon glaze and Craisin dressing, would like to be seated. Send your roasted potatoes and seasonal veg- check and list to Pat Consolazione, etables or pecan crusted whitefish 18501 Follett Dr., Brookfield, WI Jeff Winard among honorees with brown butter sauce, roasted 53045. Tables of eight are available. potatoes and green beans. All For more details, call 262-786- in book of world’s best menus come with a garden salad 3984. Flyers with a reservation with balsamic or ranch dressing, form are available at the ICC and on contemporary accordionists Italian bread, coffee or tea, and a the club’s Facebook page. Accordionist and band leader Jeff The Jeff Winard Band has re- “May Crowning” dessert sampler. Winard has been honored by the mained a favorite with crowds mega encyclopedic book, Accordion throughout the United States and and World’s Best Contemporary Ac- Canada where music is en- Madonna Del Lume Society cordionists, which is considered the joyed. Jeff and his band are widely world’s #1 reference book on accor- known for their polka and Women hosting an Italian Mass dionists. music in the popular “Yankovic Jeff Winard is the son of Mary Style.” Winard, a longtime member of the In 1971, Jeff began performing at St. Hedwig on May 19 Italian Community Center. Continued on page 15 La Società Femminile Maria S.S. this Italian Mass is welcome to at- Del Lume (Madonna Del Lume So- tend. ciety Women) is sponsoring a Mass The society will be having a lunch in Italian at St. Hedwig Three Holy after the Mass at That’s Amore, 5080 Welcome new Italian Women Parish, 1702 N. Humboldt S. 108th St., Greenfield. Ave., Milwaukee, on Sunday, May For more information on the Mass Community 19 at 12:30 p.m. or lunch , contact any members of the Everyone interested in attending society. Center members! ICC President Joe Emanuele The following persons became members of the Italian Community guest speaker at Pompeii Center between March 13 and April 17, 2019. Benvenuti (Welcome!) Donglass & Anna Thompson of Menomonee Falls Women’s March meeting Spencer Papndrea of Pewaukee The Pompeii Women’s Club tance to the ICC and Festa Italiana Andrea Jones of Milwaukee monthly dinner meeting was held at this year and in the future and. con- the Italian Community Center on versely, how the ICC can work hand- Michael & Elizabeth Elyea and Mar. 27. President Suzanne Wypi- in-hand with each club and society. children Victoria and Benjamin of South Milwaukee jewski welcomed all in attendance. Following the closing prayer by Gary R. Rebholz of Milwaukee Sister Ann Catherine Veierstahler Sister Ann Catherine, the meeting gave an opening prayer and a meal was adjourned. Michelle Wolniakowski of Milwaukee blessing prayer was said by all pres- Before everyone departed. board Angela Anastasi of Milwaukee ent. member Ashley Guttuso, who served Following dinner, President as meeting chairperson, called out Allegra Anastasi of Milwaukee Suzanne called on Recording Secre- names for door prizes. Theresa Simon of Milwaukee tary Rosalie Giano, who conducted Vice President Karen Dickinson the roll call and read the minutes of reminded everyone that the club’s an- Jenelle Simon of Milwaukee the February general meeting. nual May Crowning is Wednesday, Jamie Podd and children Joseph and Olivia of Greendale Sunshine Chairperson Anna Rose May 29. Karen is serving as this SanFelippo gave the names of mem- year’s chairperson and is joined on Jon & Ann Bell and son Jonathon of Cedar Rapids, IA bers who had been on the sick list. her committee by board members Esau King & RaShonda Spencer and President Suzanne then called on Aggie Collura and Pat Consolazione. children Esau, Jr., Payden and Malakai of Milwaukee Italian Community Center President – Submitted by Joseph Emanuele to speak. He spoke Mary G. Winard Nicholas & Allison Lancione and about how the club and other Italian Public Relations Representative children Olivia, Mackenzie and Jackson of West Allis societies and clubs can give assis- Pompeii Women’s Club

PAGE 12 – MAY 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Joe Bartolotta was committed to making ICC and other venues in Milwaukee world-class destinations from page 1 of his death was announced by BRG. More than two years of negotia- Milwaukee County Executive tions came to fruition in the summer Chris Abele said in a written state- of 2016 when Bartolotta and the ICC ment: “Joe Bartolotta changed Mil- reached an agreement to have BRG waukee’s restaurant scene forever, assume the catering and restaurant and played a leading role in elevating operations from the now defunct Ital- us to the culinary destination we are ian Conference Center. today. He will be remembered for his Bartolotta officially opened the heart and hospitality, abiding com- new operations on Nov. 1, 2016. mitment to the Milwaukee area and “It was a pleasure working with generous philanthropy.” Joe,” Vella said. “It was never like Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett real hard-nosed negotiations. It was noted that Joe was willing to take like we were negotiating to get some- risks that others may not have taken. thing done that would benefit the ICC “Many, many restaurants he took on and allow the Bartolotta group to be were challenges, and he turned them profitable. around and made them wonderful, “Joe would say his dad (the late wonderful destinations,” he said. T.J. “Tudy” Bartolotta) would be In a written statement, Milwaukee proud of him if he could do some- Public Schools Superintendent Keith thing to benefit the Italian commu- Posley stated: “Milwaukee Public nity and the ICC. He also said, his Schools is heartbroken to hear of the dad might say, ‘What the hell are you loss of Joe Bartolotta. Joe and his getting into?’ wife, Jennifer, have been energetic, “In the end, Joe believed he owed enthusiastic partners in helping to de- it to the Italian community, his Sicil- velop the MPS culinary arts program ian ancestry and the ICC to get this into a high-quality educational expe- deal done. He wanted to put the ICC rience. Joe’s warmth, compassion on the map, to make the restaurant a and drive to teach the next generation Shepherd Express, “With gratitude, three catering establishments in the destination and to have the best cater- touched many of our students and let’s raise a glass to Joe, who will be Greater Milwaukee Area. ing services. He was focused and en- will continue to impact young culi- dearly missed and who has given so With the success that followed, thused about our future, and he said nary artists far into the future.” much to so many.” Joe worked with his wife, Jennifer, his father would have been proud.” In a column on Apr. 24 for On- Even BRG displayed Joe’s char- enthusiastically supporting the devel- T.J. Bartolotta was a charter mem- Milwaukee.com, senior writer Lori acter in announcing his funeral serv- opment of the MPS ProStart culinary ber of the ICC. He served as the or- Fredrich wrote, “The sun shone ice, in part, it said: “The service (at arts program. They supported numer- ganization’s first executive director today, even as the news broke of Joe The Riverside Theater) will be open ous charitable causes, including the and Festa Italiana’s first entertain- Bartolotta’s passing at the age of 60. to the public. In homage to Joe’s Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda- ment manager. T.J. died on Nov. 14. It’s a little memoriam to a man whose bright disposition that he brought tion, Meta House, the Wisconsin Hu- 2006 at the age of 83. vision and optimism permeated the every day, it is requested that no mane Society and many others The BRG takeover of the catering world in which he lived. One doesn’t black attire be worn to the service.” through the work of the Care-a-Lotta and restaurant operations wasn’t easy need to look far to see the fruits of his Foundation. for some ICC members to digest ini- career. They are evident in the The announcement also noted: “In tially as they felt they had lost a part longevity of the Bartolotta restaurants lieu of flowers, the family asks that Joe served on advisory boards and of their building. and in the fleet of expertly trained donations be made to the Italian committees for organizations like “Joe (Bartolotta) said he under- restaurant staff, many of whom have Community Center, Inc., Discovery VISIT Milwaukee, the Wisconsin stood where those members were gone on to share their knowledge World or the Wisconsin Humane So- Restaurant Association and MATC, coming from,” Vella said. “He with other restaurant and hotel ciety.” All three organizations were all of which benefitted from his years worked with the ICC Board and the groups, and others who’ve pursed very close to Joe’s heart. of expertise in the industry. members to overcome those feel- dreams of opening their own restau- After many years in the culinary In April 2013, Joe made public ings.” rants. Those who knew Joe Bartolotta business at international dining des- that he had undergone a kidney trans- “I think his presence in our build- saw the passion he put towards proj- tinations from New York City to plant a couple of months earlier. He ing for our events and general meet- ects, the time and energy he spent en- Rome, Italy, the brothers Joe and Paul had been diabetic since he was 22, ings and his discussions with suring that every detail came together opened their first Milwaukee area which was affecting his kidneys. His members have squelched those in a cohesive whole – from the flow restaurant, Ristorante Bartolotta, in brother-in-law was a match and do- fears,” said Joseph Emanuele, the of service in the restaurant itself to Wauwatosa in 1993. It was an imme- nated the kidney. current president of the ICC. “Joe had the feelings conjured by the look and diate success. “There is no doubt Joe will be a way of making people feel he was feel of the furniture in the dining Over the course of the next 26 missed,” said Emanuele. “Our world one of them, whether he was casually room.” years, BRG went on to open more today could use more people like Joe talking to our members or working Wrote Denise Langston of the than a dozen other restaurants and with his huge heart and compassion.” side-by-side in the kitchen with the Bartolotta employees.” “I can tell you that Joe was look- ing forward to working with us on making improvements to the ICC. He was excited about the Democratic National Convention coming to Mil- waukee in July of 2020 and what that would mean for business at the ICC,” Emanuele added. Both Vella and Emanuele believe the BRG will want to carry on its partnership with the ICC for years to come. “I’m sure they will want to fol- low his legacy,” Vella said. “Joe had a big heart and great pas- sion for everything he became in- volved in during his lifetime,” said Emanuele. “I’m sure his brother Paul (co-founder and co-owner) and the rest of the Bartolotta Restaurant Group have that same spirit and ded- ication.” A big heart and great passion seemed to be the common thread in Joe Bartolotta (at podium) addressed the ICC membership Group’s take over of catering and restaurant operations. the many tributes that have been at general meeting in the fall of 2016 in an attempt to ease The relationship has blossomed since that time. (Times made to Joe Bartolotta since the news members’ concerns about the Bartolotta Restaurant photo by Tom Hemman)

THE ITALIAN TIMES MAY 2019 – PAGE 13 Confessions of a ‘Mammone’ by Blaise Di Pronio blame for this! spend up to 10 years taking courses, the surname and lineage to the next The following is being written in This is actually a common way of sitting for just one exam a year, inch- generation. Boy pupils are allowed to honor of Mother’s Day. It is in no life in Italy and more than half of the ing closer to retirement without hav- flunk because it’s macho, while girls way an admission of having, er...., young men still live at home in Italy. ing set foot in the labor market. And get grounded. Because the family in personally experienced any of the In the 18-34 age group almost 60% all because of mamma! this country is still a powerful, an es- practices and allegations described of all single people, men and women, A not to persuasive argument per- sential, institution. A family is there therein. are living at home in Italy. And many haps, unless you’ve known an Italian to stay forever and the mother, the So what is a mammone? In brief, of these men are in their 40’s and mamma. They’re a unique breed. mother is the center – the pivot of the a mammone is an overgrown kid who 50’s! And whatever they’re called, This phenomenon is largely due to a family. clings to his mother’s skirts well into apparently it’s okay to be 40 and still cultural mindset that survives in ar- But it’s more than a matter of cul- adulthood. It’s a “mamma’s boy” living under the same roof as your chaic, matriarchal Italy, where the tural heritage. Italy’s ever present re- (usually single) Italian man who is parents. Over here, it’s like we oper- male son was pampered and spoiled, cessions keep youth unemployment still living at home with his mother. ate in another time dimension, where while the female daughter was used at one of the highest rates in Europe, Young have been known age is very relative. Being 25 in Italy as an asset to better her family’s eco- which helps explain why so many around the world to be too attached is like being 10 in the U.S. and 40 is nomic position through marriage. Italian youth sit around at home wait- to their mothers and they are thus in- akin to 25. The average age there for Boys were looked upon as future ing for work to drop in their laps famously called said mammoni. I graduating from college is 30 to 35, leaders whose mission is to preserve while Mom and Dad keep the house- hereby declare that mothers are to in part because many Italian students their family’s status by passing down hold running. “La famiglia è sacra,” as they say: Family is sacred, as long as you don’t mind washing your 40- Mamma year-old son’s socks. But let’s be honest, who wouldn’t by Blaise Di Pronio the regime. In 1957, a parish priest (granted they are mothers too) and love to be on a never-ending holiday Mamma, updated the tradition in Assisi, a sons and daughters, if they are at- at home, coddled by Mom? Besides, ma la canzone mia più bella sei beautiful hillside town in , tending elementary school, usually if you, as a young adult, have begun tu, with great festivities after proclaim- present a poem to honor their moth- openly talking about your plans to sei tu la vita. ing that the day should be used to cel- ers, prepared at school. Very com- , your momma will surely Mom, ebrate women and their contribution mon are also cards, either bought or think you don’t want to live with her but my most beautiful song is you to family and community life. Many handmade. anymore and she’ll take it as a per- you are my life. in the surrounding cities got word The day itself centers around ac- sonal offense. You won’t know how and joined the appreciation of the tivities bringing the family together. she’ll react, she may get moody, very So sing all Italian sons and daugh- women whose unconditional love In most families, though not all, quiet or hysterical at the dinner table, ters expressing their love and - and hard work helped them become mother is not allowed to do any worse than a jealous lover who found tion for their mamma. In Italy, la who they are. The day was so suc- housework or cooking on her special out you’ve cheated on her. But you mamma is the cornerstone of the cessful that just one year later, the day. Breakfast will be made for her - can be sure that one way or another, home and celebrated by her family. holiday was adopted across Italy’s 20 generally fresh pastries and coffee. you’ll feel like the worst human And, although mothers are respected regions when, in 1958, Raul Zaccari, As indicated, young children will being ever for having even thought and appreciated all year round, like senator and mayor of Bordighera, give usually give home made gifts of about leaving home. If you manage America, every second Sunday of presented to the Senate a bill to se- cards and fresh flowers and tradition- to overcome your guilt and you do May, the bambini jump to lavish cure the creation of Mother’s Day, ally young children will write a poem move away from your mamma, she’ll their mothers with flowers, gifts and which was passed.by the Parliament in school, to be given on the day. make sure you move into an apart- poems for La Festa della Mamma. and the second Sunday in May was Lunch will be held either in the fam- ment not more than a few blocks The tradition of celebrating moth- declared officially “La Festa della ily home or, increasingly, at a local away from her, possibly within walk- ers was originally a spring fertility Mamma”. restaurant. This has become the most ing distance. She’ll makes you feel so ritual to honor the goddess Rhea, So what happens in Italy on popular day of the year in Italy to bad. Oh...mamma. mother of all the gods. Rhea was the Mother’s Day? Today, it is more dine out. The meal is always rounded You can be sure this not a fantasy mother of Romulus and Remus who, widely celebrated than ever. Young or off with a sweet cake, sometimes in on your writer’s part as several years according to ancient legend, were the old, children strive to visit their fam- the shape of a heart but increasingly ago CBS’s 60 Minutes featured a seg- founders of Rome. The Romans also ily home in time for La Festa della these days - cupcakes. But, when in ment on this part of the Italian culture paid homage to Juno and Cybele, Mamma. Those who cannot, make doubt, “take the cannoli.” and it claimed that the mothers like their goddesses of motherhood and sure they send a card, a letter or a Mamma son tanto felice it, despite the fact that they are doing marriage. Except for these legendary poem. They may also send flowers perché ritorno da te. all the work. They gave the situation references, there’s no indication, or gifts and make long-distance calls. a name: ‘Mammismo’. The moms though, that the modern Italian cele- In fact, Italian phone companies Mom I am very happy like having their sons at home. The brations have anything to do with record their highest volume of calls because I am returning to you. Continued on page 19 past ancient history. around Mother’s Day, as children More recently, the very first take the opportunity to express their “Mother’s Day” was introduced by appreciation to their mamma. There the Fascist regime in 1933 as “La is not a typical gift (regalo) for Giornata della madre e del bam- Mother’s Day. Only two traditions bino” - the day of the mother and seem to have formed: husbands usu- child - a tribute to all mothers bear- ally bring flowers to their wives ing good fascist sons to perpetuate Words in a word by Blaise Di Pronio How many words can you make with the letters in the word "MOTHER"?

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PAGE 14 – MAY 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES News from Milwaukee Italian Immersion School – Victory K8 University of Wisconsin-Milwau- tween UWM Italian Department and kee Italian professors recently organ- Victory K8 and Milwaukee Italian ized an “Italian Day” for second and Immersion School, Principal Janine third grade full Italian Immersion stu- Graber said. dents by Sabrina Lupoli. The previously mentioned Sab- The students arrived at the UWM rina Lupoli also recently was honored Student Union and were greeted by with the presentation of the Midwest the team of Italian professors. The Award for Leadership in the Teach- students were given a guided tour of ing of and Culture the campus to Curtin Hall to meet from Dr. Giuseppe Finocchiaro, Ital- with college students studying Ital- ian Consul General in Chicago. ian. The Midwest Award aims at rec- The college students teamed up ognizing and encouraging the in- with the elementary school students volvement of teachers in Italian for various activities. They played language promotion programs and/or tombola, watched part of the movie, innovating teaching methodologies Pinocchio, designed t-shirts and en- and/or interacting with local commu- joyed a picnic-style lunch. nities and organizations. The award The Italian professors and college winner received a continuing educa- students were impressed with the el- tion scholarship in Italy. ementary school students’ Italian Lupoli received the award during skills. the Italian Language Day celebration The hope is that this is just the be- at the Istituto di Cultura in Chicago. ginning of a new collaboration be-

Accordionist Jeff Winard Dr. Giuseppe Finocchiaro, Italian Consul General, presented the Midwest Award for Leadership in the Teaching of Italian Language and Culture to Sab- rina Lupoli, a teacher at the Milwaukee Italian Immersion School. The award among honorees for world’s was presented during the Italian Language Day celebration at the Istituto di Cultura in Chicago. Lupoli teaches second and third graders at the Milwaukee best in new book Public School located on the city’s south side at 2222 W. Henry Ave. (Photo pro- vided by Milwaukee Italian Immersion School) from page 12 on accordionists around the globe. with “America’s Polka King” Frank Visit Lulu Press - lulu.com – for or- Yankovic as an accordionist. Over dering details. the years, he gained his own follow- To Nonna on Mother’s Day ing. Locally, he performed regularly by Maia Robinson with the Bill Sargent Band and for Jeff Winard Roses are red, Violets are blue, more than 40 years with “Brewhaus Thank your Nonna Since she’s always thinking about you. Polka King” Grant Kozera. People can read Jeff’s biography Go hug your Nonna on this Mother’s Day, and learn more about his extraordi- So then you will let her know nary accomplishments in the new You love her in every way. book, Accordion and World’s Best Contemporary Accordionists, which I love you so much, Nonna! serves as the ultimate reference book Thank you for everything you do for me. You are the best Nonna ever! Love, Maia Bylaws revisions vote delayed ***** Editor’s note: Maia Robinson, 8, is a second grader at St. Francis Borgia Catholic School in Cedarburg and is the daughter of ICC member to May 16 general meeting Felicia Robinson. Her Nonna is ICC member Marie Milbeck. from page 7 of candidates to run for the five (5) but shall not be opened or counted. officer positions and four (4) Direc- Proposed Article V. Section tor-At-Large positions on the Board 10.a.: An Election Committee of two of Directors. (2) members in good standing will be Current Article V, Section 9: named by the President after the slate Ballots will be mailed to all members has been finalized. They will meet in good standing with eight (8) days before the October general member- following the September general ship meeting (but after the Thursday membership meeting. All ballots before the meeting) to confirm the must be postmarked no later than the validity of all returned ballots. All re- Thursday preceding the October gen- turned ballots must remain sealed in eral membership meeting. Ballots original envelopes with postmarks. marked after that date will be saved, Italian Community Center staff shall but will not be opened or counted. not open the outer envelope. Proposed revision to Article V, Current Article V. Section 10.b.: Section 9: Ballots will be mailed by The tellers shall meet on the day of the office staff of the Italian Commu- the October general membership nity Center to all members in good meeting and open all valid ballots en- standing within eight (8) days fol- velopes received. The tellers shall lowing the September general mem- tally all valid ballots and shall report bership meeting. All returned ballots the election results to the member- must be postmarked no later than the ship prior to the adjournment of the Thursday preceding the October gen- October general membership meet- eral membership meeting. Ballots ing. marked after the date will be saved, Proposed Article V. Section but will not be opened or counted. 10.b.: The Election Committee will Current Article V. Section 10.a.: choose 8-10 tellers who will gather The tellers, whose chair and mem- before the start of the October gen- bers shall be appointed by the Presi- eral membership meeting in the se- dent, shall meet prior to the October cure area designated to open and tally general membership meeting to con- the ballots. A representative for each firm the validity of all returned bal- candidate may be in the room to ob- lots. All returned ballots must be serve only during the tallying. The postmarked no later than the Thurs- Election Committee will report the day preceding the October general election results before the adjourn- membership meeting. Ballots post- ment of the October general mem- marked after that date will be saved bership meeting.

THE ITALIAN TIMES MAY 2019 – PAGE 15 La Pagina Italiana La Festa della Mamma La Festa della Mamma, che in Ita- lia (come negli Stati Uniti) cade la se- conda domenica di maggio(domenica 12 maggio 2019), si celebra in mol- tissimi paesi del mondo, con date e modalità diverse, ma con la voglia universale di ringraziare le mamme per tutto quello che ci hanno donato e fatto per noi. La Festa della Mamma ha origini diverse. Nell’antichità esistevano riti cerimoniali e celebrazioni tradizio- nali tra le popolazioni politeiste, che si rifacevano al culto della Madre Terra e celebravano le divinità fem- minili legate alla rinascita della na- tura in primavera, le genitrici, coloro che rappresentavano la fertilità e la vita. Per i Greci era Rea, la madre di tutti gli dei, la grande procreatrice, e un giorno all’anno veniva celebrata la sua figura e quella di tutte le madri per associazione. Presso i Romani, era Cibele la divinità simbolo della Natura e di tutte le madri. Nel 1914 l’allora presidente degli Stati Uniti d’America Woodrow Wil- son, per dimostrare profondo rispetto nei confronti di tutte le mamme, con coloratissimi fiori. Ma amore è, sociazione italiana per la ricerca sul pensando al prossimo e allo stesso una delibera del Congresso, istituì il prima di tutto, creatività, per questo i cancro, per informare e raccogliere tempo un pensiero carico di signifi- “Mother’s Day”. Non venne stabilita più intraprendenti possono sempre fondi per le donne malate di tumore cato per le vostre madri che sicura- una data fissa sul calendario ma, per dar sfogo alla fantasia uscendo un po’ al seno e non solo. Un modo intelli- mente apprezzeranno il dono! convenzione, si decise di celebrare dai classici schemi floreali, sce- gente ed efficace per fare del bene – Da icalendario.it/ tutte le mamme americane la seconda gliendo o confezionando omaggi un domenica di maggio. po’ diversi dal solito. L’azalea è uno Se in America, Italia, Belgio, Ger- dei simboli più forti e più importanti Proverbi popolari: mania, Giappone e in altri 34 Stati i di questa giornata dedicata a tutte le festeggiamenti cadono la seconda do- madri. menica di maggio, in altri Paesi le L’azalea è il fiore delle donne e Popular proverbs date cambiano andando dal 14 otto- delle mamme per eccellenza! E’ l’e- bre della Bielorussia al 22 dicembre spressione della femminilità, della La fame ha sempre buon cuoco. early but late to the battle. dell’Indonesia, al 12 agosto della grazia, della temperanza e non solo Literally: Hunger always has a Meaning: Know when to show good cook. up at the right time. Thailandia con rituali e usanze spesso per il suo colore rosa e per la sua Meaning: You will eat anything molto diverse. esplosiva energia. L’azalea rappre- Vino e gioventu doppio incen- when really hungry. In Italia la festa della mamma fu senta l’amore puro, quello più vero dio. festeggiata per la prima volta nel che c’è ed è per questo il fiore per- Il savio non s’imbarca senza bi- Literally: Wine and youth dou- 1957 da don Otello Migliosi, un sa- fetto da regalare alle nostre mamme scotto. bles the fire. cerdote del borgo di Tordibetto ad o a chi è prossima ad esserlo! I fiori Literally: A wise man doesn’t Meaning: Kids and wine make Assisi. Successivamente la festa è en- di azalea portano con se una carica board without biscuits. for a bad combination. trata a far parte del nostro calendario. positiva, sono come un portafortuna Meaning: A wise man doesn’t E bello predicare il digiuno a Oggi, nel borgo di Tordibetto ad As- per chi li riceve e una spinta in più take on a task prior preparation. corpo pieno. sisi, la ricorrenza viene celebrata con per affrontare le novità e le sfide della Ne confislio ne sale si da se Literally: It is nicer to recom- particolare fervore. Altro pioniere vita! non vien chiesto. mend fasting with a full stomach. della Festa della Mamma è il senatore Negli ultimi anni, in occasione Literally: Neither counsel not Meaning: It’s easier to give ad- e sindaco di Bordighera Raul Zaccari, della festa della mamma, sono stati salt should be given without being vise when it doesn’t apply to you. che istituì il primo festeggiamento nel allestiti dei gazebo nelle principali asked. 1956. II pane mangiato e presto di- piazze d’Italia dove è stato possibile Meaning: Keep quiet unless menticato. In Italia, tradizione vuole, che acquistare fiori di azalea. Questa ini- asked. tutte le mamme siano omaggiate con ziativa è stata promossa dall’Aircl as- Literally: Eaten bread is soon Presto al mercato, e tardi all forgotten. battaglia. Meaning: It’s easy to forget Bene più grande non c’è! Literally: Get to the market where one came from. Poesie alla ***

Mamma Che cos’è la Mamma, sei una persona speciale. Italian everyday Severa, ma affettuosa, Mamma? pronta a perdonare e lodare. Chi lo può mai dire? Il tuo cuore è grande La Mamma per il bimbo è come il expressions and idioms grande come il mare; cielo: Andare fuori di testa. Equivalent: Hog wild. come il cielo sereno un gran giardino azzurro dove Literally: To exit one’s head. Una bella rogna. è il tuo sorriso; fiorire vedi le stelle dal lucente Equivalent: To go crazy. il tuo cuore è un porto sicuro stelo. Literally: A beautiful pain in the contro i mali della vita. La Mamma è il fuoco che gli dà Punta del gomito. butt. *** calore, Literally: Point of the elbow. Equivalent: A challenge/demand- è sollievo nel male e nel dolore… Equivalent: Funny bone. ing task.

Quando Per il bimbo la Mamma è il para- Mancare il bersaglio. Camminare a testa alta. diso, Literally: To miss the target. Literally: To walk with a high negl’occhi belli pieno di grazia, cosparso d’ogni Equivalent: Wild. head. bene; Equivalent: To be proud. Guardo la mamma mia, esso è il braccio di Dio che lo so- Ricerca senza speranza. provo una grande gioia stiene, Literally: A search without hope. Tribunale competente per con- qui dentro a questo cuore. e che porta verso la salute! Equivalent: Wild goose chase. troversie di modesta entita’. Literally: Competent tribunals L’amore della mamma Sei tutto questo Mamma per me, Fuori di se’ dall’eccitazione. for controversies of modest entities. è grande come il cielo. ed oggi il mio cuore canta: Literally: Outside one’s self with Equivalent: Small Claims Court. Quanto le voglio bene. “Auguri; Auguri anche a te!” excitement.

PAGE 16 – MAGGIO 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Eh, baccalà! di Blaise Di Pronio preservare anche il pesce per diversi consumo sia di stoccafisso che di in Toscana; il baccalà fritto (solita- Gli amanti di pesce fritto nel Wi- anni. Secondo il procedimento tradi- baccalà in Italia (si dice esistano 365 mente fritto in una pastella di uova e sconsin sicuramente conosceranno zionale, il merluzzo veniva appeso a modi diversi di mangiare il baccalà a farina oppure montando i bianchi del- questa varietà di pesce molto diffuso, delle impalcature di legno o adagiato Napoli). Quando si acquista questo l’uovo e la farina), tipico di Roma; e dal sapore delicato e una polpa su delle pietre adiacenti il mare e pesce, stoccafisso o baccalà che sia, il baccalà alla napoletana, (fritto e bianca, soda e morbida. Il merluzzo fatto essiccare all’aria e alla luce so- bisogna fare attenzione a scegliere un cotto a fuoco lento in una di po- non è un pesce qualunque. È rino- lare. prodotto di buona qualità e che sia modoro con olive, capperi e pinoli), mato per essere stato oggetto di con- In questo modo molte sostanze stato ben conservato. Il baccalà deve tipico di Napoli. Spesso si combina il tesa durante guerre commerciali e nutritive vengono mantenute intatte, essere lasciato in ammollo per al- pesce con vari tipi di verdure: pomo- battaglie navali sin da quando i Vi- inoltre si ritiene che la salatura renda meno 48 ore in acqua fresca e pulita, dori, peperoni, melanzane o patate, chinghi lo pescavano nelle fredde il merluzzo più saporito. La disponi- che va cambiata ogni otto ore all’in- come nella ricetta del baccalà con le acque dell’Atlantico settentrionale bilità del sale crebbe durante il di- circa. Lo stoccafisso, di solito, deve patate. Ciò che caratterizza questo circa 3000 anni fa. Questo pesce è co- ciassettesimo secolo, quando essere prima battuto con una mazza pesce, la sua consistenza morbida e il nosciuto con una varietà di nomi di- dall’Europa meridionale cominciò ad di legno per rompere le fibre e poi suo sapore piuttosto intenso non pa- versi in base ai metodi di essere esportato a prezzi vantaggiosi immerso in acqua come il baccalà per ragonabile a quello tipico del pesce, conservazione utilizzati: si chiama verso i paesi costieri dell’Europa set- un periodo più lungo, minimo 72 ore. contribuiscono a rendere questo merluzzo quando è fresco o conge- tentrionale. Si trattava di un procedi- In il baccalà è considerato piatto un piacere per il palato difficile lato. Se è stato essiccato all’aria si mento semplice che poteva essere una vera prelibatezza. Il baccalà alla da dimenticare. chiama stoccafisso, mentre se è stato messo in opera dai pescatori o dalle vicentina (stufato lentamente con ci- Per concludere, il termine baccalà anche salato, è chiamato baccalà. loro famiglie. A processo terminato il polle, acciughe e latte) e il baccalà ha diverse connotazioni nella lingua Quest’ultimo nome, “baccalà”, è prodotto veniva trasportato agevol- mantecato (una ricetta elaborata con italiana, di conseguenza bisogna fare un termine derivante dal basso tede- mente al mercato. Fu così che il mer- l’uso di olio extravergine d’oliva, li- attenzione quando lo si usa. Ad esem- sco bakkel-jau che significa “pesce luzzo salato divenne un alimento mone e prezzemolo) serviti con la po- pio, l’espressione idiomatica “Che salato”, a sua volta trasposizione di base nella dieta delle popolazioni dei lenta rappresentano ricette regionali baccalà!” significa “Che stupido!”. bakel-jau che significa “rigido come paesi di religione cattolica e veniva molto amate. Tradizionalmente il Se vi capitasse di sentire qualcuno una corda”. Secondo altri studi po- utilizzato il venerdì, quando la carne baccalà veniva mangiato di venerdì che vi chiama usando questa espres- trebbe anche derivare dal termine era abolita, e durante la Quaresima. A — giorno in cui la carne era proibita sione, sappiate che non vi sta neces- fiammingo kabeljaw indicante un ba- livello internazionale il baccalà di- per motivi religiosi — e il giorno sariamente invitando a tavola. Ora stoncino di pesce. venne un elemento fondamentale nel della vigilia di Natale. Altri piatti fa- che ne sapete di più, è tempo di an- L’essiccazione del cibo è uno dei commercio tra il Vecchio e il Nuovo mosi a base di baccalà sono: il bac- dare a cucinare. metodi di conservazione alimentare mondo. calà alla livornese (con pomodori, – Tradotto dall’Inglese di origine più antica che permette di La vanta il maggior aglio, prezzemolo e basilico), servito da Laura Duronio Benvenuti a Caramanico Terme ... nel cuore del Parco Nazionale della Majella terra di benessere, tra natura, terme, cultura e tradizioni ... Caramanico Terme, dove natura e canza all´insegna del relax favorendo salute convivono in perfetta sintonia, il benessere fisico. è un piccolo ma suggestivo borgo Il territorio di Caramanico ha ri- medievale a 650 metri di altitudine velato segni di una presenza umana nel cuore del Parco Nazionale della plurimillenaria e lo studio di siti ar- Majella (Abruzzo). Le preziose sor- cheologici di grande interesse, luoghi genti solfuree ed oligominerali, dal di culto, oggetti, testimonianze fune- 1576, fanno di Caramanico Terme rarie, santuari rurali oggi ancora in uno fra i più esclusivi luoghi dedicati parte conservati ci consente di riper- al benessere e alla salute svolgendo correrne la storia. una importante attività di preven- Il termine “Caramanico”, la cui zione, cura e riabilitazione. Il clima origine etimologica è ancora oggi ar- favorevole, grazie alla vicinanza con gomento di studi e ricerche, derive- il mare, l’ottima ossigenazione e la rebbe dalla voce longobarda particolare collocazione geografica “harimann” (insediamento, distretto). permettono di trascorrere una va- Continua a pagina 19 Word Search: Mother’s Day & May Flowers SOLVED from page 14

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THE ITALIAN TIMES MAGGIOFEBBRAIO 2019 2019 – PAGINA – PAGE 17 ICC member Gloria End performing in Windfall Theatre’s Enchanted April Italian Community Center mem- ‘American’ in the home to help their ber Gloria End is featured in En- children assimilate. Therefore, I chanted April playing Costanza the never learned to speak Italian! This is Italian housekeeper at the small me- my homage to my sweet parents dieval castle in San Salvatore which Lucia and Giovanni Rulli. Al Italia!” two desperate London housewives, It is an honor to be on stage working played by Amanda J. Hull and Alicia with these talented actors and to work Rice, rent to get-away from the with our thoughtful and creative di- gloom of their post World War I rector, Carol. Grazie, Sinorina e lives. Senore Sei Meraviliousa!”

Gloria has also appeared in Wind- See Gloria in Windfall Theatre’s fall Theatre’s Women of Windfall Enchanted April playing May 3-18 at reading series and Windfall’s produc- Village Church Arts 130 E. Juneau tions of Sons of the Prophet and You Ave., Milwaukee. Can’t Take it With You. She recently resurrected her role as Grandma Nun- Windfall Theatre offers readers of zio for a corporate production of Tony The Italian Times $10 tickets to the and Tina’s Wedding in Appleton. opening weekend performances of Gloria reflects on her role in En- Enchanted April. Regular tickets are chanted April saying “What fun it is $20. A limited number of $10 tickets bringing to life enchanting childhood are available for opening weekend, memories of the romantic Italian lan- May 3 and 4. The tickets MUST be guage being spoken at family gather- purchased online. The discount code ings. My parents emigrated to the to access the $10 is EAOW10 United States from Italy. Many Ital- https://www.brownpapertickets.com/ ians spoke only, as they told us, event/4223836.

Florentine Opera The women of Enchanted April: Front row l - r: Alicia Rice as Rose Arnott and Amanda J. Hull as Lotty Wilton. Back row: Rae Elizabeth Pare as Lady Caro- line Bramble, Michelle Waide as Mrs. Graves and Gloria End as Costanza. announces Francesco (Photo provided by Windfall Theater) Milioto as Artistic Adviser Milwaukee’s Florentine Opera Opera of Chicago, Chicago Opera Opera insights General Manager Maggey Oplinger Theater, Chicago Cultural Center By Barbara Collignon announced the addition of Francesco Summer Opera and Opera San Anto- Milioto as its Artistic Adviser. The nio.. He is on the music staff of Santa “If at first you don’t succeed, try, in 1876. Florentine is looking forward to his Fe Opera. try again” could have been Arrigo Faust sings one of the loveliest input on casting and other creative “I look forward to working with Boito’s motto. He was only 19 when arias ever in Act 1. Treat yourself to matters, and his help with the recruit- General Manager Maggey Oplinger he began to consider writing an opera listening to Pavarotti or Domingo ment and mentorship of singers and the staff to build on decades of based on the Faust legend. An ad- sing it on YouTube. This aria will through the Donald and Donna success and artistic integrity,” Mil- mirer of Richard Wagner’s work, he make you warmly fond of Faust and decided, like Wagner, to write his Boito. Baumgartner Studio Artist Program. ioto said in a statement released by own libretto for his only completed Milioto has conducted at the Lyric the Florentine. “Milwaukee audi- Dai campi, dai prati opera, “Mefistofeles”. This was, ac- ences should expect to see the highest Che innonda la notte, cording to Wikipedia, virtually un- caliber singers on the stage, sup- Dai queti sentier heard of in Italian opera up to that ported by innovative and creative Ritorno e di pace, time. artistic teams.” Di calma profonda Boito (1842-1918), who also The Florentine’s next big per- Son pieno, di sacro mister. wrote the lyrics for Verdi’s Otello and formance is “A Night at the Opera: A Le torve passioni del core Falstaff, is considered a prominent Concert of Audience-Requested Fa- S’assonnano in placido oblio, representative of the Scapigliatura vorites” on Friday and Sunday, May Mi ferve soltanto artistic movement. Scapigliati (liter- 17 and 19, at the Marcus Center’s L’amore dell’uomo! ally “dishevelled” or “unkempt”) is Uihlein Hall, 929 N. Water St., Mil- L’amore di Dio! the name given to a group of artists, waukee. Ah! Dai campi, dai prati which included Milanese poets, writ- For more information of the per- Ritorno e verso all’Evangel ers, musicians, painters, and sculp- formances, visit: Mi sento attratto, tors. Boito aspired to make his new www.florentineopera.org. M’accingo a meditar. The Florentine Opera was work distinctive and an inspiration to founded in 1933 by the late John- other young Italian . From the green fields, from the David Anello, a longtime member of Boito wished to create a work that meadows the Italian Community Center and a would surpass prevailing operatic where are falling nights’ shadows, past winner of the organization’s standards in Italy at the time. He used from the pathways now stilled, Theodore Mazza Community Service Goethe’s version of the legend as his I return with sweet peace. Francesco Milioto Award. starting point. You might be surprised With mysteries divine I am filled. and somewhat disappointed to learn The passions that raved in my that much of the text is actually a lit- bosom eral translation from Goethe’s Ger- all sleep in quiet oblivion. Words in a word man to Boito’s Italian. His youth and My only emotion is love from page 14 lack of experience as a director may and devotion to God and to man! have contributed to the fact that when Ah! From the green fields, from the The answer: 76 words in “MOTHER” the opera debuted in in 1868, it meadows, 1. mother 2. homer 3. horme 4. metho 5. metro 6. other 7. therm was a fiasco. However, it was his I now return and toward the Evan- supposed “Wagnerisms” that actu- gel attracted, 8. throe 9. herm 10. hero 11. hoer 12. home 13. hore 14. hote 15. meth ally provoked the riots and duels that I’ll yield me to mark and learn. 16. moer 17. mohr 18. more 19. mort 20. mote 21. moth 22. omer followed the opening. – English translation by T. T. But he persisted and with revi- Backer 23. rote 24. tehr 25. term 26. them 27. thro 28. tome 29. tore 30. emo sions, the opera was successfully per- 31. erm 32. eth 33. hem 34. her 35. het 36. hoe 37. hom 38. hot formed in in 1875. The Having a June sales? revised version, shorter and more tra- Place an ad in our next 39. meh 40. met 41. mho 42. moe 43. mor 44. mot 45. ohm 46. ore ditional in style, was this time per- issue and let our readers 47. ort 48. reh 49. rem 50. reo 51. ret 52. rho 53. roe 54. rom 55. rot formed by an excellent cast and was a great success. It is also thought that know. Get the details by 56. the 57. tho 58. toe 59. tom 60. tor 61. eh 62. em 63. er 64. et 65. he the Italian audiences, by this time, calling 414-223-2189 or 66. hm 67. ho 68. me 69. mo 70. oe 71. oh 72. om 73. or 74. re 75. te was more familiar with and more sending an email to Tom; willing to accept the musical aspects themman@iccmilwaukee. 76. to. associated with Wagner. With still further revisions, it was performed in com.

PAGE 18 – MAY 2019 THE ITALIAN TIMES Our other nourishing mothers by Blaise Di Pronio translated as “nourishing mother”, In keeping with this month’s “nursing mother” or “fostering Mother’s Day theme, let’s take a look mother,” suggesting that a school at a phrase most people know and use provides ‘intellectual nourishment’ to without knowing its history and line- its students, i.e., an education. Fine age. If one knows a little Italian or arts will often depict educational in- Latin, they can tell that the word stitutions using a robed woman as a “mater” has something to do with visual metaphor.

‘mother’. Add the world “alma” to The phrase entered academic it, and you’ll also know that it has usage when the University of some with a school you Bologna adopted the motto “Alma may have attended. Mater Studiorum” (“nurturing Alma Mater is Latin for “nurtur- mother of studies”), which describes ing mother,” an honorific title given its heritage as the oldest operating by our ancient Romans to certain university in the Western world goddesses, especially Ceres (the god- (founded in 1088). Thus an “alum- dess of agriculture, fertility and ma- nus”, is a term used for a university ternal love) and Cybele (a mother graduate that literally means a goddess). and, after the fall of Rome, “nursling (one who is nurtured) or the term came into Christian liturgi- pupil.” cal usage in association with the Vir- The earliest documented use of gin Mary. the term to refer to a university in an Of course, this was well before its English-speaking country is in 1600 academic usage. “Alma” is the fem- England, when the University of inine of “almus” which is derived Cambridge began using an emblem from “alere” which means “to for the university’s press. The de- suckle, nourish and rear”- clearly a vice’s first-known appearance is on mother’s role. the title-page of William Perkins’ A Alma Mater is an allegorical Golden Chain, where the Latin Latin phrase for a university, school phrase “Alma Mater Cantabrigia” or college that one formerly attended. (“nourishing mother Cambridge”) is In the U.S., it can also mean the inscribed on a pedestal bearing a school from which one graduated. As nude, lactating woman wearing a indicated, the phrase is variously crown. (See Alma Mater on right.) Seeking photographers for Festa Tom Hemman, editor of The Ital- tos will appear in the September issue Confessions of a ian Times, is looking for individuals of The Italian Times or on the Festa to volunteer to take pictures at Festa Italiana website, http://festaital- Italiana, Friday, July 19 through Sun- iana.com. Some will be used for the ‘Mammone’ day, July 21. marketing of future Festa Italiana cel- Photographers must have their ebrations. show found one guy in Italy who had And guess what? These men in own camera and feel secure with tak- Hemman will supply interested gotten married and moved away, yet Italy really don’t care if someone la- ing photos in varied lighting condi- individuals with free admission and was still sending his laundry home by bels them “mammoni.” They know tions. These positions also require free parking. Each photographer will bus for his mother to do and she they have a good thing going. You that the photographers have note- be given a badge to wear to ensure would send it back. A six-hour ride. It have to love us, er.... these Italians! books to take names of people ap- the access needed to get the pictures arrived washed, ironed and perfect. pearing in their photos and can they desire. provide a brief description of the Interested individuals should con- photos they submit to the editor. tact Hemman at his email address: These volunteer photographers [email protected] or call To Nonna on can be assured that some of their pho- 414-223-2189. Mother’s Day Caramanico Terme by Maia Robinson Thank you for everything you do continua pagaina 17 Roses are red, Violets are blue, for me. Anche la pianta dell´abitato origina- e l´annesso Albergo vengono defini- Thank your Nonna You are the best Nonna ever! rio riflette la sua origine difensiva: tivamente ceduti dal ad una Since she’s always thinking about arroccata su un crinale naturalmente Società privata, insieme ai diritti di Love, Maia you. difeso dalle valli dei fiumi Orta ed sfruttamento di ambedue le acque. ***** Go hug your Nonna on this Orfento, con l´intero abitato protetto Da allora la gestione di queste pre- Editor’s note: Maia Robinson, Mother’s Day, da case-mura, torri, porte di accesso e ziose ricchezze naturali non ha subito 8, is a second grader at St. Francis So then you will let her know da un castello posto alla sua sommità, mutamenti, mentre ad essa si è af- Borgia Catholic School in Cedar- You love her in every way. la cittadella era inaccessibile. La sua fiancata una notevole crescita in ter- burg and is the daughter of ICC collocazione geografica rivestiva mini turistici, economici ed I love you so much, Nonna! member Felicia Robinson. inoltre un importante ruolo strategico urbanistici. rispetto alla vallata dell´Orta. Per co- Quasi tutto il nuovo abitato e le loro che provenivano dalla via Tibur- principali attività del paese si sono É fatt’na risata tina-Valeria-Claudia quest´ultima sviluppati intorno alle strutture ter- costituiva infatti una via di accesso a mali, ma le accresciute esigenze della continua pagina 17 Napoli, che poteva essere agevol- comunità hanno apportato cambia- alunni di scrivere un tema su i sette povero vecchietto?” mente controllata da Caramanico menti anche nel centro storico: qui si Re di Roma - “Certo tesoro...e dov’è questo grazie anche ad un collegamento a è assistito purtroppo, in qualche caso, E un ragazzo scrive: sono tutti vecchietto?” vista con i castelli di Tocco - a valle - ad interventi che hanno snaturato le morti!. -“È dietro l’angolo che vende ge- e di Rocca Caramanico - a monte caratteristiche dell´abitato di un ***** lati” La presenza di acque curative nel tempo. Una mamma chiede all’altra: ***** suo territorio è documentata a partire *** - “Da quanto cammina il tuo bam- Mia sorella va a scuola benis- dal XVI secolo, ma è nell´ ´800 che Source: comunecaramanico- bino?” simo.... è tornando a casa che si perde vengono compiute le prime analisi terme.it. - “Da 5 mesi!” sempre! scientifiche e si evidenzia una prima Note: Mike Pompeo, the current - “Pperò!!! chissà dov’è arrivato!” ***** distinzione tra l´acqua solfurea e United States Secretary of State, has ***** Un bambino suona il flauto dolce quella diuretica del “Pisciarello”. a Caramanico connection. His father Professore: “Dov’è l’entusia- durante l’ora di musica, poi arriva All´utilizzo delle due acque per was of Italian ancestry. His paternal smo?” linsegnante di italiano che scopo terapeutico si giunge già dai great-grandparents were born in Studente: “Èuscito un attimo!” lo vede distratto e dice: “da cosa è primi del ´900, e dopo una fase di al- Caramanico Terme, Abruzzo and ***** formata la parola soldo?” e il bam- terne gestioni lo Stabilimento termale came to the United States in 1907. - “Mamma, mi dai un euro per un bino risponde: “dalle note sol e do”.

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