Italian Film Series at SRJC Petaluma

Italian Film Series at SRJC Petaluma Campus

Want to learn conversational Italian through beautiful films? The ever-popular Italian Film Series returns to SRJC Petaluma this Spring. The film series will be bundled into Caterina Labriola’s conversational Italian class (ITAL 50A, section 6072) starting at 6pm on Feb 23. To enroll in the class, please visit the Schedule of Classes at www.santarosa.edu.

In addition, all films are open to the public and have English subtitles. Individual tickets can be purchased the night of each of three Friday shows: 3/11 (La Prima Cosa Bella), 4/8 (L’Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio), 4/29 (Cinema Paradiso). Time: 6 pm-9 pm – General Admission: $5, Seniors & Students: $4. Click here to view the event poster providing a summary of each film.

NBICF Scholarships for Spring 2016

NBICF Santa Rosa Junior College Spring Semester Scholarship Program

Since the NBICF Scholarship Program was established in 1986, more than $100,000 has been awarded. For the 2016 Spring Semester, we are pleased to offer seven scholarships to qualified students at Santa Rosa Junior College:

Marianne Pedroncelli Scholarship to a student whose academic pursuits have a direct link to Italy or the Italo-American experience, either past or present.
Jeannette Mancini Mitchell Scholarship to a future educator with a course in Italian or an Italy Study Abroad experience.
Five NBICF Scholarships to students enrolled in Italian language classes. Consideration will be given to current NBICF members and members of their immediate family.

For information & applications for these scholarships, see the Scholarship page.

January-February 2016 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 23 – Crab & Ceviche, Saturday, 5:00 pm – St. Rose Parrish Hall
January 31 – Sundays at the Center – 2:00 pm – Movie – The Night of the Shooting Stars
February 19 – Carnevale Winter Celebration – Friday, 5:00 pm – St. Rose Parrish Hall
February 28 – Sundays at the Center – 2:00 pm – Movie – My House in Umbria
March 12 – San Giuseppe Dinner – Saturday, 5:00 pm – St. Rose Parrish Hall
March 20 – Sundays at the Center – Lecture: “Sicily—2600 years of Art and Architecture” by Douglas Kenny, PhD.

December & January Event Update

NBICF Upcoming Events in December 2015 and January 2016

December 18 – Festa di Natale Dinner – Friday, 5:00 pm

Bring family of all ages to our annual Festa di Natale on Friday, December 18, 2015 at St. Rose Parish Hall. Coro Allegro will entertain, la Befana is coming with treats for the children and a holiday raffle is planned. Doors open at 5:00, dinner at 6:00 pm

Enjoy a scrumptious holiday meal of antipasti, New York strip steak with horseradish sauce, rosemary potatoes, winter vegetables, caesar salad and dessert. Please reserve and send payment by December 11th.
$18 Members, $20 Guests, $8 Teens, 13–18 yrs, $5 Children 5–13 yrs, free under 5

January 23 – Crab and Ceviche, Saturday, 5:00 pm

Join us for our winter fundraiser “Crab & Ceviche” on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at St. Rose Parish Hall. The crab feed is one of our major fundraisers of the year and all proceeds will benefit NBICF’s scholarships and cultural activities. The menu will include ceviche and other appetizers, pesto pasta, salad, garlic bread, All-You-Can-Eat CRAB and dessert. Doors open at 5:00, dinner at 6:00 pm.

If the quarantine on crab from the Sonoma Coast is not lifted, we will obtain crab from the North at a significantly higher price. However, if your reservation & payment is received by December 31, tickets are still just $50.

After Dec. 31, the price is $55. All reservations and payment must be received by Tuesday, January 19th. Tickets for the Crab Feed are also available by credit card on BrownPaperTickets — http://nbicfcrabfeed2016.brownpapertickets.com/

For these events, make checks payable to NBICF and mail to 64 Brookwood Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Sundays at the Center

December 6, 10:00 am – 2016 Travel Program Italy/France

Sunday, December 6, 10 am at the Italian Cultural Center, 64 Brookwood Avenue in Santa Rosa. RSVP to Gino Muzzatti at gmuzzatti@santarosa.edu or to Sharie Sbrazza at andiamotravel@hotmail.com. PowerPoint presentation will be shown and refreshments will be served.

December 27, 2:00 pm – Movie – Ladyhawke

A lovely romantic fantasy for the Holiday Season filmed in Italy. For more information on the story staring Michelle Pfieffer as Lady Isabeau, see the latest newsletter. Reserve seating by calling 707-591-9696.

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

Rootstock Festival – October 17, 1-8 PM

October 17 – Italian Rootstock Festival – 1:00-8:00 pm

Santa Rosa Vintners Square
1301 & 1305 Cleveland Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Free for adults & children

A full day of family fun filled with local Italian artisan ambiance with Italian food, Italian folk music & dancing, silent auction, arts & crafts, face-painting, games for kids, grape stomp, wine tasting, beer tasting, coffee, espresso, juice bar, ice cream, cannoli, shopping & gift items, pizza making, bocce ball, Italian history in Sonoma County exhibit.

Website link: http://italianrootstock.com/
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/315579138606493/

This event is a fund raiser supporting the North Bay Italian Foundation’s Santa Rosa JC Scholarship Fund and the Cultural Activities of the Foundation

Sponsors: North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation (NBICF), Italian Social Club of the North Bay & D’Argenzio Winery

Entertainment: Steve Albini & Tatiana, Carlo Solivan Rivera, Accordian Club of the Redwoods, Coro Allegro – NBICF Choral Group

Kids Activities: Bocce ball, face-painting, Twizzle-the-Clown, Grape Stomp, Photo Booth

Food & Beverage Venues: Cibo Rustico Pizzeria, Fogbelt Brewing Company, Juice on the Square, D’Argenzio Winery, Sheldon Wines, Krutz Family Cellars, Italian Social Club – Sausage & Peppers & Tri-tip sandwiches

Vendor Booths: Local artists & artisans, jewelry & ceramics, handmade lotions & soaps, Italian gourmet foods & desserts, Scooters & Vespas

Silent Auction: Contributions from numerous Sonoma County businesses to support the NBICF Santa Rosa JC Scholarship Fund

Italian History in Sonoma County Exhibit: This exhibit features numerous historical materials documenting the Italian American Cultural Heritage of Sonoma County hosted by the North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation.

September-October Newsletter

The Mosaico September-October 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.

September 21 – Monthly Dinner – 5:00 pm at St. Rose Parrish Hall
October 17 – Rootstock Festival – 1:00-8:00 pm at Santa Rosa Vintners Square
September 27 – Sundays at the Center – 2:00 pm – Movie – Tea with Mussolini
October 23 – Cena e Cinema – 6:00 pm – Friday Night Dinner & Movie

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

July-August Newsletter

The Mosaico July-August 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.

July 11 – Painting Italy Workshop – 1 pm at the Italian Cultural Center
July 15 – Pizza, Birra & Vino Party – 6:00 pm at Italian Cultural Center
August 17 – Winemaker Dinner – 5:30 pm at Riviera Ristorante
August 23 – Sundays at the Center – 2 pm – Music by Ben Slavin direct from Naples
August 30 – Sundays at the Center Movie – 2 pm – Bitter Rice, Riso Amaro

Italian Classes in Fall 2015

Italian Classes in Fall, 2015 at Santa Rosa Junior College

SRJC offers a variety of courses at different levels in the transfer credit program, as well as others in Community Education, a not-for-credit learning enrichment program. Click on this link to view 2015 Fall offerings.

Italian Classes at the NBICF Italian Cultural Center

For information on Italian classes at the NBICF Cultural Center, visit the Language page. NBICF offers an annual Summer Language Camp for Youth, an Advanced Intermediate Conversation & Grammar class and an Italian Conversation Incontro weekly meeting at the Center.