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Monthly Dinners – March and April

Monthly Dinners 

  • Monday, March 17, 5:00 pm – Tavola di San Giuseppe at Santa Rosa Veterans Hall – In keeping with our “Regional Dinner” menus, we will present from the region of Tuscany and our menu will feature: Roasted pepper crostini & warm foccacia; Pasta with Pork Ragu; salad & bread. Assorted cookies and orange sponge cake for dessert. Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Come early and enjoy music and conversazione with friends to commemorate the ancient tradition of Tavola di San Giuseppe. Prepaid reservations only must be received by March 12, 2014. DATE OF THIS DINNER CHANGED TO MARCH 16. 
    $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free.
  • Due to scheduling problems, we are moving our monthly dinner meetings for the months of April, May and June to the St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room.
  • Monday, April 21, 5:00 pm – Post Easter Dinner at St. Rose Parish Hall Dining Room, 398 – 10th Street, Santa Rosa. In April we will visit the region of Emilia Romagna and our menu will feature the following: Antipasti: Salami, Copa, Balsamic Veggies Entree: Chicken Cacciatore and Tagliatelle Pasta Including Salad and Bread, Torta di Mele (apple cake). Entertainment and raffle scheduled. Doors open at 5:00 – Dinner at 6:00. Prepaid reservations only must be received by April 16, 2014.
    $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.

Monthly Dinners – February

Monthly Dinners

Sunday, February 16, 5:00 pm – Carnevale di Venezia
Come to the annual Carnevale celebration. This is a special event with entertainment by the Norquist Dancers and Steve Albini Dance Music. Come in costume or black & white attire. Doors open at 4:30 pm. 

Carnevale

Dinner Menu: spinach frittata, bay laurel roasted chicken, risotto with peas & asparagus, salad, garlic bread with tiramisu for dessert. Seating limited to 160. Prepaid reservations only must be received by February 12, 2014.

$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.

Sundays at the Center

Sundays at the Center – Movies, Opera, Lectures

Activities at the Center continue providing interesting Italian movies, operas and lectures. The doors open at 2:00pm and the program begins at 2:30pm. Refreshments will be provided. Please call to reserve your seat at no charge. See the current newsletter for descriptions of these programs:

February 23 – Movie – Golden Door 

Desperate and poor Southern Italian family seeks a way out, and, having heard reports of rivers running in milk and coins falling off of trees, leave their stony rural cottage and buy passage to America. The trip to the boat, aboard the boat, and at Ellis Island is one of wonder and hope and usually very little dialogue. A magical movie that succeeds in illustrating the other, humble, ordinary and tough passage to the new world without mafia dons or violence. The huge disadvantage of illiteracy is beautifully illustrated here, and the risks associated with leaving behind everything. Amazing, touching, real. The customs and rules of early 20th century already seem archaic, even though it was less than 100 years ago.

December Dinner Update 2

  • Sunday, December 15, 5:00 pm – La Festa di Natale – Annual Christmas Dinner at Santa Rosa Veteran’s Hall featuring our special Prime Rib Dinner with all the trimmings. We will have a special entertainment program by Coro Allegro. There will be a yuletide themed raffle. Doors open at 4:30 pm and dinner is served at 5:00 pm. Prepaid reservations only by December 11. Seating is limited, reserve now, no payment at the door.  Bring the children as Befana will be there with candy. 
    $18 for members, $20 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free

See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.

Activities at the Italian Cultural Center

Sundays at the Center – Movies, Opera, Lectures

Activities at the Center continue providing interesting Italian movies, operas and lectures. The doors open at 2:00pm and the program begins at 2:30pm. Refreshments will be provided. Please call to reserve your seat at no charge. See the current newsletter for descriptions of these programs:

November 24 – Movie – Swept Away with Giancarlo Giannini
December 8 – Opera – Hansel and Gretel
December 29 – Movie – The Red Violin

Italian Conversation Incontro at the Center – See Language page for details.

Book Club

Do you enjoy discusions about Italy and our Italian culture? You are invited to join the monthly book group meetings. The group meets at the Center on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm. New members welcome. Call the office for information on current selections, see the current newsletter. 

See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for more information on these activities.

Monthly Dinner – November

  • Sunday, November 17, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at Santa Rosa Veteran’s Hall featuring antipasti, Roasted Chicken, risotto, butternut squash, salad, rolls, beverages and dessert. Doors open at 4:30 pm and dinner is served at 5:00 pm. Come early and enjoy music and visits with friends. Prepaid reservations only by November 13. Seating is limited, reserve now, no payment at the door.
    $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free

November Dinner Update

  • Sunday, November 17, 5:00 pm – Monthly Dinner at Santa Rosa Veteran’s Hall featuring antipasti, Roasted Chicken, risotto, butternut squash, salad, rolls, beverages and dessert. Doors open at 4:30 pm and dinner is served at 5:00 pm. Come early and enjoy music and visits with friends. Prepaid reservations only by November 13. Seating is limited, reserve now, no payment at the door.
    There will be a general meeting to elect 2014 Board of Directors. 
  • $14 for members, $16 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free

December Dinner Update

  • Sunday, December 15, 5:00 pm – La Festa di Natale – Annual Christmas Dinner at Santa Rosa Veteran’s Hall featuring our special Prime Rib Dinner with all the trimmings. We will have a special entertainment program by Coro Allegro. There will be a yuletide themed raffle. Doors open at 4:30 pm and dinner is served at 5:00 pm. Prepaid reservations only by December 11. Seating is limited, reserve now, no payment at the door.  Bring the children as Befana will be there with candy.
    $18 for members, $20 guests, $8 teens 13-17, $5 for children 5-12, under 5 free

See the current newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, for dinner reservation forms.