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The North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation, is the coming together of people of all ancestries who are interested in sharing and enjoying things Italian. NBICF  was founded in 1985, as a 501C Non-Profit Corporation, to celebrate Italian Culture and provide the large Italian community of Sonoma County a focal point for common interests.

CURRENT AND FUTURE EVENTS

The Board of Directors sends its best wishes to all. This past three years have been challenging for the Foundation as fundraisers and events were postponed or canceled.  See the newsletter for information on all planned activities.

Festa Italiana di Santa Rosa was held at the D’Argenzio Winery, 1301 Cleveland Avenue on Sunday, October 20. It was a festive day with music, great Italian food, twelve vendors selling their wares, dancing, a large silent auction, children getting their face painted and playing games in the Children’s corner. It was estimated that over 800 people attended La Festa, attracting people not only from Sonoma County but also from the South Bay and other parts of the state. The Foundation thanks all the many volunteers who contributed to making the Festa a successful day for one and all. For a complete list of the vendors & volunteers, click here. 

Following the Festa event in October, the Foundation held dinners on November 14 and a “La Festa di Natale” Dinner on December 13 at the Sonoma County Veterans Building. These dinners were very well attended with approximately 120 at the December event.
The Board is planning a Carnevale Event on February 26, 2025 – Save the date – Watch for details by email. 

The January-February 2025 Newsletter includes information about activities and events. Click here to review the current newsletter. The following is a summary of articles and activities described in the newsletter. 

  • President George Golfieri reviewed the 2024 Foundation events and activities and announced the results of the 2024 Board of Directors election welcoming the newest Board members: Breanna D’ArgenzioTamburin, Sofia LoRe’ and Don Malvestiti. 
  • George also described the participation of the Foundation in Sonoma County Finding History Day held on November 2 at the Veterans Memorial Center. 
  • Article about the arrival of La Befana on January 5 when the residents of Urbania host a celebration that attracts thousands of people.
  • Article on Carnevale di Venezia 2025 to be held February 22 – March 4 in Venice. 
  • Sundays at the Center w/Diane McCurdy – Doors open 1:30pm, screening at 2:00pm.
    January 26, 2025 –POMPEII (2014) 1h 45m Action/Adventure (PG-13)
    February 23, 2025 -The Orange Thief (2007) 1h 24m Comedy
  • Interesting article about Lidia Giuliana Matticchio Bastianich – An Italian-American celebrity chef, television host, author and restaurateur.

With the loss of revenue the past several years and the building repairs in 2023 & 2024, the Board is focused on minimizing expenditures and encouraging members to take advantage of local merchant Oliver’s Market program for donating a portion of eligible purchases to NBICF. The application required for making this donation is included in the current newsletter or click here for a printable form. 

   Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA) has joined NBICF as a new business member. ICA is one of the largest Italian-American firms that provides assistance to individuals of Italian descent who are interested in obtaining dual citizenship.
For information on ICA, visit their website by clicking here.

For a list of all upcoming events, visit the News & Events page. 

Click here for Membership Renewal or New Membership Application

For a master calendar of all planned activities, click here. 


NBICF has about 250 active members and offers a variety of programs including monthly dinners for members and guests, fall festival, choral group, travel study tours, language classes, college scholarships, and much more. For important announcements about activities and events, see the News & Events page.

The panel on the right lists several News & Events Categories, e.g. Monthly Dinners. By clicking on the Category of interest, you will see all the posts in that Category. For information on membership, visit the Membership page. 

NBICF’s College Scholarship Program for students studying Italian Language is the focal point for fund raising activities such as Festa Italiana, Wine Maker Dinners where local Italian Cuisine is paired with the fine wines of Sonoma County, special holiday dinner programs, and frequent Cultural Events featuring guest speakers, Italian Movies and Operas, etc. For more information on the Scholarship Program, click here. 

In 2000, a building in downtown Santa Rosa was purchased and serves as NBICF’s permanent home, the Italian Cultural Center, providing office space, classrooms, meeting rooms and a research library. For a summary of the NBICF activities, visit the About Us page.  

To contact us via email, visit the Contact page by clicking here.

The Foundation is managed a group of volunteers elected by the membership. For information on the Board of Directors, click here. 

To view a video from a past event : the 2013 Festa Italiana, click here. 

Our Newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, is published 6 times annually. Click here to view the Mosaico. 

To support NBICF’s goal of fostering Italian Culture in the community, consider making a tax deductible donation. Donations may be made optionally to a specific fund, e.g. General Fund, Scholarship Fund, Building Fund, or In Memoriam.
Click here make a Tax Deductible Donation to NBICF.

Any offering described in this website should not be read as an endorsement or warranty by NBICF.
See NBICF.org Policies and Guidelines