Category Archives: Informational Meetings

November-December Newsletter

The Mosaico November-December Newsletter is available. Click here to review and print the current newsletter. For past newsletters and instructions on printing the newsletter, go to the Newsletter page. The newsletter has a new design – read the article New Mosaico Staff for details. Upcoming events described in the Mosaico:

November 16 – November Dinner – Monday, 5:00 pm, St. Rose Parrish Hall
November 29 – Sundays at the Center – 2:00 pm – Movie – Ginger & Fred
December 18 – Festa di Natale Dinner – Friday, 5:00 pm – St. Rose Parrish Hall
December 27 – Sundays at the Center – 2:00 pm – Movie – Ladyhawke
January 23 – Crab & Ceviche, Saturday, 5:00 pm – St. Rose Parrish Hall
January 30 – Painting Italy Workshop – Saturday, 10:30 am – NBICF Center
Free Travel Seminars – December 6 & 18, January 16 & 30

 

Upcoming Events

NBICF Upcoming Events in August, September, October 2015

The following represent our continuing effort to schedule a variety of events with an Italian theme geared to the many interests of our community. 

Monday, August 17 – Winemaker Dinner at Riviera Ristorante with Trecini Wines – This gala event dedicated to the Jeanette Mancini Mitchell Scholarship Fund SOLD OUT EARLY. Watch for future Winemaker Dinners & reserve early. 

Wednesday, August 19, 6-8 pm – Travel Seminar at Italian Cultural Center
Savor treats, meet fellow travelers & learn about Andiamo adventures. RSVP Gino Muzzatti at gmuzzatti@santarosa.edu or Sharie Sbrazza at andiamotravel@hotmail.com

Sunday, August 23,  2 pm – Ben Slavin Concert at Italian Cultural Center 
Come for an afternoon of music by Ben Slavin, an American musician who lives in Naples. Ben is an American folk singer who performs songs about Naples from the point of view of an American ex-patriot. Ben’s songs will give us an inside look into a metropolis which boasts a 3000 year history. Ben sings in English but may also sing in the Napoletano dialect. Seating is limited to 25 – reserve by calling the Center at 707-591-9696. 

Sunday, August 30,  2 pm – Movie at the Center – Bitter Rice, Riso Amaro, a 1949 Italian Classic. Francesca & Walter are two-bit criminals in Northern Italy. In an effort to avoid police, Francesca joins a group of rice workers in the South. Doors open at 2 pm, film at 2:30.

Saturday, September 19, 1-5 pm – Painting Italy Workshop at the Center – $35 – includes instruction, a canvas to take home, use of brushes & paints, plus snacks & drinks. No experience necessary. To enroll, email Susan Terracina Adler by August 19 at adler@sonic.net

Mark your calendars for the following events coming up in September & October. See the next Mosaico Newsletter for details. 

Monday, September 21, 5 pm – Next monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall.
Saturday, October 17, 1-8 pm – Italian Root Stock Festival at D’Argenzio Winery
Friday, October 23, 6 pm – Cena e Cinema at Italian Cultural Center

Risorgimento Lecture at ICC – February 15, 2:00 PM

February 15 – “RISORGIMENTO” presented by Douglas Kenning, Ph.D.

This is a special Sundays at the Center Event at the Italian Cultural Center – Doors open at 2:00 PM – presentation at 2:30 PM. Come learn about the “RISORGIMENTO” (Rising again), the 19th century movement for Italian unification that culminated in the establishment of the kingdom of Italy in 1861. Dr. Kenning received his doctorate from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and has taught at universities in the U.S., Tunisia, Japan, and Italy. He is also the author of books, articles, and stage plays. 

Seating is be limited to 50. Use the reservation form in the current Mosaico Culturale. A suggested donation of $5.00 is appreciated. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Mary’s Pizza Shack at 535 Summerfield Road in Santa Rosa has generously provided NBICF with a Dine Donate Fundraiser in conjunction with this event. 20% of food purchased before or after the lecture at this location will be donated to NBICF. Obtain a Dine & Donate Coupon at the event. 

January-February Newsletter

The Mosaico January-February Newsletter is available. Click here to review and print the current newsletter. For past newsletters and instructions on printing the newsletter, go to the Newsletter page.  Upcoming events described in the Mosaico.

  • January 10  – Crab Feed at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • January 19  – Board Installation Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall
  • January 25  – Sunday at the Center Movie – I’m Crazy About Iris Blond
  • February 15 – Risorgimento Lecture by Douglas Kenning, Ph.D. at the Center followed by Dine & Donate Fundraiser at Mary’s Pizza Shack
  • February 16 – Carnevale Party at St. Rose Parish Hall
  • February 22 – Sunday at the Center Movie – For Roseanna

 

November-December Newsletter

The Mosaico November-December Newsletter is available. Click here to review and print the current newsletter. For past newsletters and instructions on printing the newsletter, go to the Newsletter page.  Upcoming events described in the Mosaico.

  • November 17  – Thanksgiving Dinner Meeting at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • November 30 – Sunday at the Center Movie – Fernando and Carolina” 
  • December 19 –  Christmas Dinner Meeting at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • December 6 – Travel Seminar at Italian Cultural Center
  • December 28 –  Sunday at the Center Movie – Roman Holiday
  • January 10 – Crab Feed at St. Rose Parish Hall
  • January 17 – Painting Italy Workshop at the Cultural Center

Travel Night at the Center – June 25

Travel Night at the Center-  June 25 at 7:00 PM

Join Sharie Sbrazza for a night of Travel News for NBICF members at the Italian Cultural Center.

Upcoming trips include The ‘A’s Italian Heritage Night’ at the ballpark on Friday, August 1. Board a bus with other members with games and prizes. Receive a hat, dinner and great seats once you arrive at the ballpark. Tickets for members are $60.

In October, members can board a bus to Reno for an overnight trip the Reno’s Festa Italiana.

November’s trip is to the southwest region of France, the Languedoc, and to the southeast of Spain. See the largest Roman Aqueduct, a Roman colosseum, castles, beautiful beaches, Barcelona and more. Sharie will show a slide presentation of the areas.

For more information contact the Center at 591-9696. This event is free.