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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.

Alert – Summer Language Camp Extended

The Summer Language Camp for Youth has been extended for another week. The June 15-19 Class has been rescheduled to June 22-26.

This camp is an immersion language experience for youth ages 7-17 offered by Dr. Joli Love, Associate Professor of Italian at Harding University.

JUNE 22 ~ JUNE 26, 2015 ~ 9:00AM to Noon – (open to ages 7 to 17)

Youth will be at all times supervised by two adults and a camp counselor. Awards and surprise prizes will be conferred during Friday’s Final show presentation and potluck lunch hour.

Fee schedule: $55 for one week, $100 for two weeks. Additional discounts are available for multiple siblings. For a Registration Form and a detailed curriculum schedule click on this link – Italian_Language Camp_2015. Note the date change to register for the class starting on June 22. For questions or more information, call NBICF at 707-591-9696.

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.

Italian Language Camp for Youth

Summer Language Camp for Youth – VIVA L’ITALIANO!

SummerCampKids Dr. Joli Love, Associate Professor of Italian at Harding University offers two one week language camps for children. This camp is an immersion language experience for youth ages 7-17 years.

JUNE 8 ~ JUNE 12, 2015 ~ 9:00AM to Noon – (recommended for ages 7 to 12)
JUNE 15 ~ JUNE 219, 2015 ~ 9:00AM to Noon – (recommended for ages 13 to 17)

All ages are accepted, however, the second week of Camp is recommended for ages 13-17 years. Exceptions will be made for Campers younger than 13 years ONLY if they have participated during the first week of camp and ONLY under teacher’s advisement.