Category Archives: Monthly Dinners

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

Upcoming Events – June-August 2015

June 15 – Father’s Day Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall 

  • Monday, June 15, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. June’s dinner is a Father’s Day celebration with a menu highlighting the Region of Le Marche located in the central area of Italy. 
  • Come for a wonderful meal of antipasti, salad, grilled meats & pasta with herbs & sundried tomatoes and dessert.  Doors open at 5:00 pm; dinner at 6:00 pm. 
  • Members are asked to bring a photo of their father or grandfather to be displayed. Everyone who brings a photo will receive one free raffle ticket. 
  • $14 for members, $16 guests; $8 teens 13-18; $5 for children 5-12; under 5 free. See current newsletter Mosaico Culturale for dinner reservation forms.

June 26 at 6:00 pm – CENA e CINEMA at the Center

  • Friday night dinner & movie at the Center. The Mangiamo Committee has teamed with Sunday at the Center’s Diane McCurdy to bring you an informal sit-down deal that includes salad, main course, dessert & wine, plus a movie.
  • We will be showing Love is All You Need with Pierce Brosnan as a widower attending his son’s wedding in Italy – a heartwarming story of acceptance & love.
  • To reserve, send your check for $20 to NBICF, 64 Brookwood, SR 95404 by June 19. Space limited to 25 so reserve early.

July 15 – 6:00-9:00 pm –  PIZZA e BIRRA e VINO

  • Third Annual PIZZA E BIRRA Night at the Center.  Join friends & family for an “all-you-can-eat” pizza night with food generously provided by Rosso’s Pizzeria and beer donated by Total Beverage Solutions.  This year, complimentary wine will be served.
  • Also showing indoors, the movie Summertime with Katharine Hepburn & Rossano Brazzi.
  • Reserve early (50 guest limit) – $25 members; $28 non-members. Send check to NBICF, 64 Broodwood, SR 95404 by July 5.

August 17 – 5:30 pm –  Winemaker Dinner at Riviera Ristorante with Wine Pairings by Trecini Winery

SAVE THIS DATE — This event is a special fundraiser dedicated to the Jeanette Mancini Mitchell SRJC Scholarship for Future Educators.  A flyer was distributed at the May Dinner with tentative menu & wine pairings. More information will be presented at the June 15 dinner and a flyer & reservation form will accompany the July Newsletter.

For more details or questions, call the NBICF Office at 707-591-9696.

 

May Monthly Dinner

May 18 – Post Mother’s Day Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall 

  • Monday, May 18, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. Our May dinner is a post Mother’s Day celebration with a menu highlighting the Region of Umbria. 
  • Come for a wonderful meal of antipasti, Caesar salad, Chicken Cacciatore, mashed potatoes, Italian beans and dessert.  Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. 
  • Members are asked to bring a a photo of their mother or grandmother to be displayed. Everyone who brings a photo will receive one free raffle ticket. In addition, there will be entertainment by Carlo Solivan.
  • $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-18, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free. See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

May-June 2015 Newsletter

The Mosaico May-June 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.

  • May 18  – Post Mother’s Day Dinner at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • May 24  – Painting Italy Workshop
  • May 31 – Sundays at the Center Movie – Golden Door
  • Summer Language Camp for Youth (age 7-17), June 8-12 & June 15-19
  • June 15 – Father’s Day Dinner at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • June 26 – Movie e Cena at Italian Cultural Center
  • July 15 – Pizza & Birra Party at Italian Cultural Center
  • August 17 – Winemaker Dinner at Riviera Ristorante 

April Monthly Dinner

April 20 – Buona Pasqua e Primavera Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall 

  • Monday, April 20, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. Our April dinner is a post Easter celebration with a menu highlighting the Region of Trentino in the northern mountainous area of Italy. 
  • Come for a wonderful meal of antipasti, salad, garlic bread, gnocchi with mushroom sauce, roasted asparagus and apple pie for dessert.  Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by April 15.
  • $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-18, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free. See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

 

March Monthly Dinner

March 16 – Tavola di San Giuseppe Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall 

  • Monday, March 16, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. Our March dinner celebrates St. Joseph’s Day with our annual Tavola di San Giuseppe Dinner. In the spirit of giving, NBICF will make a donation from the 50/50 raffle to CASA, a local charity for abused children. 
  • Guests are invited to donate sweets for the tavola to be shared as dessert and non-perishable food items to be donated to F.I.S.H., a local food bank. 
  • The March menu highlights the Region of Friuli in the northeast corner of Italy: antipasti, salad, pesce fritto, fettuccini alio olio and dessert from tavola di San Giuseppe. Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by March 11.
  • $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free. See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

March-April Newsletter

The Mosaico March-April 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.

  • March 16  – Tavola di_San Giuseppe Dinner at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • March 29  – Sunday at the Center Movie – Sunflower with Sophia Loren & Marcello Mastroianni
  • April 20 – Buona Pasqua Dinner (Post Easter) at St. Rose Parrish Hall
  • April 26 – Sunday at the Center Movie – The Talented Mr. Ripley with Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Matt Damon and Phillip Seymour Hoffman

The March 16 Dinner celebrates St. Joseph: Patron, Provider and Protector.  Janet Barocco has written an article about the history of La Festa e La Tavola di San Guiseppe. Click here for this article.  In the spirit of St. Joseph’s Day, please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation to the dinner for our donation to F.I.S.H, a local food bank. 

Carnevale Party – February 16

CARNEVALE PARTY 

Monday, February 16, 2015 – Carnevale di Venezia – Doors open 5 PM – Dinner 6 PM. 
Come to the annual Carnevale celebration at St. Rose Parish Hall, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. A special event with entertainment by Due Zighi Baci with special guest bassist Stephen Tamborski. Join your friends & family for an evening of great food, entertainment and dancing. For more information about the entertainment, click here.

Carnevale

Dinner menu will feature antipasti platter with bread, risotto con barolo, roast beef, broccoli, salad and dessert. Costume & mask optional. Raffle with many wonderful prizes.
$18 members, $20 guests, $8 teens 13-18, $5 children 5-12, under 5 free. See current newsletter Mosaico Culturale for dinner reservation form – prepaid reservations only … must be received by February 7, 2015.

 

January Monthly Dinner

January 19 – Board Installation Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall 

  • Monday, January 19, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 10th Street, Santa Rosa. Our January dinner is our annual Board Installation dinner. Come and meet your new Board of Directors and enjoy a hearty winter repast. 
  • The January menu highlights the region of Valle D’Aosta: antipasti, polenta with pork stufato, green salad, bread and dessert. A 50/50 raffle is planned.  Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by January 15.
  • $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free. See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

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