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    Abruzzo Quake. Italian Americans Move to Aid


    The following is a list of public and private entities involved in the relief effort, beginning with those located in the North-Eastern Region of the United States. All interested parties in the U.S. are invited to send us their data and relevant information. We shall update this list daily in consultation with the Consulate General of Italy in New York.

    The Editors



    Italian Consulate in New York. Following the Earthquake which struck the Abruzzo region of Italy, the Italian Department of Civil Protection has immediately put into action the first response plan for victims. Anyone interested in receiving news on the victims may contact the Italian Department of Civil Protection as follows: +39 06 68201 or +39 06 6820 3229 or by email: [email protected] Any new information concerning aid to the population involved will immediately be posted by this Consulate General on this website.
     

    Italian Red Cross, Donations: 
    Bank Account n' 218020/Banca Nazionale del Lavoro-Roma Bissolati Branch-Tesoreria-Via San Nicola da Tolentino 67,Roma.

    Addressed to:
    Croce Rossa Italiana

    Via Toscana, 12 - 00187, Rome.
    IBAN CODE: IT66 - C010 0503 3820 0000 0218020

    For PRO TERREMOTO ABRUZZO


    Giro Account n. 300004 addressed to:
    Croce Rossa Italiana,

    via Toscana 12 - 00187     Roma 

    IBAN CODE: IT24 - X076 0103 2000 0000 0300 004

    For PRO TERREMOTO ABRUZZO

     

    It is also possible to make donations on the Croce Rossa's website  


     

    Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, A fund for Italian victims: On Wednesday, April 8, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz was joined by members of the Italian-American community and elected officials to announce the creation of a fund to assist Italy earthquake victims and their families, as well as to express their solidarity with the people of Italy.

    “The devastating news coming out of Italy hits us especially hard in Brooklyn, where our vibrant Italian-American community is mourning the souls lost in the earthquake and praying for the tens of thousands of residents left injured or homeless,” says BP Markowitz. “I am proud to say that Brooklynites have always responded to those in crisis around the globe by opening up their hearts and wallets, so I urge them—and all New Yorkers—to contribute to earthquake relief efforts in any way possible. My office has also spoken to the Italian Consul General in New York to offer our condolences and a helping hand as we come together to help Italy recover and rebuild from this terrible disaster.”

    For more info contact: Mark Zustovich 718-802-3830; [email protected]




    National Federation of Italian American Societies, Inc, Earthquake Relief Fund: The Italian American Societies, Inc. is a non-profit, charitable organization.

    Donations should be sent to the National Federation of Italian-American Societies,Inc., 6510 20th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204.



    Columbus Foundation, Earthquake Relief Fund: The Columbus Foundation has asked its members to donate a thousand dollars or more to ease the sufferings of the victims of the earthquake in Abruzzo.
    For more information, please contact:  Susan E. Plant, (212) 249-9923



    NIAF, Abruzzo Relief Fund: The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has established a special NIAF/Abruzzo Relief Fund to help the victims and their families who perished from the recent earthquake in the town of L’Aquila and other small towns in central Italy in the region of Abruzzo. Many members of the NIAF Board of Directors including Gabriel A. Battista, John F. Calvelli, Arthur J. Furia, Esq. and Anthony A. Marnell II trace their heritage to the region of Abruzzo. The ancestors of the Honorable Pat Tiberi of Ohio, who serves as co-chair of the Italian American Congressional Delegation of the 111th United States Congress, emigrated from the Abruzzo region to the United States.

    Every dollar contributed will go directly to the victims.


    Donations online: Individuals, corporations and foundations who wish to donate to the NIAF/Abruzzo Relief Fund can make their donations using the secure form on the foundation's website

    By Check and Mail:  Donations can be made by check payable to the NIAF/Abruzzo Relief Fund.

    Mail to:

    NIAF/ Abruzzo Relief Fund

    The National Italian American Foundation

    1860 19th Street NW

    Washington, DC 20009




    UNICO, Disaster Relief Fund    :  UNICO has set up a Disaster Relief Fund to accept donations to help those affected by the earthquake that struck the town of L’Aquila and surrounding towns located in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

    President Kathleen Strozza said, “UNICO National extends its heartfelt sympathy to those who lost relatives and the thousands who have been left homeless by the Abruzzo Earthquake.

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to them.”


    If you would like to donate, please send your tax deductible donation payable to:

    “UNICO Foundation, Earmarked Disaster Relief Fund”


    And mail to:
    271 U.S. Highway 46 West

    Suite A-108

    Fairfield, NJ 07004.

    For further information, please contact Sal Benvenuti, Executive Administrator at 1-800-877-1492 or at [email protected]. Visit our website



    Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens, Abruzzo Relief Fund: 
    The borough of Queens has over 2000 Abruzzeses in residents. The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens has in effect a relief fund established for this region and working with the Italian Consulate.

    For more information, contact:
    Angie Markham, Executive Director

    Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens, Inc.

    718-204-2444




    Fundraising Concert "Una canzone per l'Abruzzo" (A Song for Abruzzo):      All the singers will perform for free to help collecting funds to help the survivors of the earthquake. The event is organized by Associazione Culturale Italiana (Italian Cultural Association) of New York in collaboration with COM.IT.ES., N.Y. & CT

    Location:
    Christ the King High School

    68-02 Metropolitan Ave. Middle Village, Queens New York
    Date: 5/10/2009, 5 pm

    For more information:
    TONY DI PIAZZA 718 821-3582

    TONY MULE’ 718 366-9577

    SAL DE CASTRO 917 568-3336

    FILADELFIA - ON. SALVATORE FERRIGNO 215-485-0789

    CONNECTICUT QUINTINO CIANFAGLIONE 860-798-2860

    Prospective sponsors:
    PLATINUM SPONSOR: 1000$

    GOLD SPONSOR: 500$

    SILVER SPONSOR:250$

    SPONSOR:100$


    Free entrance


    Abruzzo Earthquake Benefit Concert    :  With organizing a Benefit Concert Italian singer Giada Valenti would like to use her talent to help the victims of the earthquake in Abruzzo Italy. She will perform Sunday May 3rd at 5 PM at the Little Theatre at St. John’s University in Queens, NY, her new show “Tribute To Love”. Giada also will donate 50% of the revenue of the sales of her new CD “And I Love You So” .

    Because of her initiative of organizing this Benefit Concert she is approached by several other Italian American organizations to do events in Long Island, Connecticut and New Jersey.

    Show charge is $20 for a regular ticket, and $35 for premium seating, which includes a reception following the performance.


    The Abuzzo Earthquake Benefit Concert is organized together with the Italian Heritage & Culture Committee - NY, Inc. and the Italian Cultural Center of St. John's University Scholarship Program.


    LOCATION: LITTLE THEATRE AT ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY

    8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439

    (free parking!)


    TICKET: $20 (regular seating)

    $35 (premium seating, includes reception following the show)

    For more information, contact:

    Perla Entertainment - [email protected] - (917) 478 4217



    Abruzzi Disaster Relief Fund: Mario Daniele, Honorary Vice Consul of Italy, has established the Abruzzi Disaster Relief Fund. The report of over
    “I am urging everyone who is able, especially those Italian-American and Italian-Canadian citizens, to support this effort. 100% of every dollar raised will be given directly to families most in need. The recipients will be selected based on level of need and by local emergency responders in the area” says Mario Daniele.
     
    Checks can be made payable to “Abruzzi Disaster Relief Fund” and sent to:
     Abruzzi Disaster Relief Fund
    2740 Monroe Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14618
    To donate via credit or debit card, call 585-271-1111
     
    For more information, e-mail Mario Daniele at: [email protected]
    2740 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 – Phone (585) 271-1111 Fax (585) 271-3750
     

    OSIA-Sons of Italy Foundation, L’Aquila Earthquake Relief Fund:


    The Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) has created an Emergency Relief Fund to aid the victims of the devastating earthquake. The SIF will be working directly with the Embassy of Italy to direct funds to emergency relief and recovery as requested by the Italian Government. To support relief efforts, please make a donation to the SIF’s L’Aquila Earthquake Relief Fund. Donations may be made online, by mail, or by calling the SIF National Office at 202.547.2900

    Donate Online Now: The Quickest Way to Make an Impact

    (Donations made online will be acknowledged by email)


    To make a donation by mail, please make checks payable to the Sons of Italy Foundation,

    earmarked L'Aquila Earthquake Relief, and send to:
    The Sons of Italy Foundation

    219 E Street, NE

    Washington, DC 20002

    For more information, please contact:

    Giovanni Fratta, Tel: (718) 892 – 6262 /(646) 261 – 8614
    or visit OSIA'S website

     

    New York Grand Lodge Foundation, Inc, Italian Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund:  As in past crises, the New York Grand Lodge, Order Sons of Italy in America will be accepting monetary contributions to assist Italians in a time of great need. Send all donation checks to the New York Grand Lodge, 2101 Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710. All checks must be made payable to the NY Grand Lodge Foundation... earmarked Italian Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund. These funds will be forwarded to the appropriate international relief authorities in Italy.

    For more information, please call the Grand Lodge Office at 516-785-4623.

     

    Coccia Foundation, L’Aquila Earthquake Disaster Relief Found: To make your donation to assist L'Aquila earthquake victims, please make your check payable to the Coccia Foundation and mail it to their main office:
    Coccia Foundation
    23 Leswing Avenue
    Saddle Brook, NJ  07663



    Commissione Giovani, L’Aquila Relief Effort Event:     Commissione Giovani New York, Commissione Giovani New Jersey, in collaboration with “The Sunday” and Cipriani, invite the community to join them on Thursday night, April 9th, as they raise funds to help the survivors recover and begin to rebuild their lives.
    Location:
    Club 55 at Cipriani 55 Wall Street
    New York, NY, 10005
    Date and Time:
    Thursday, April 09, 2009 from 07:00pm to 10:30pm
    Admission:
    $25.00 minimum donation
     
    Cipriani will offer drinks and hors d'oeuvres throughout the evening in its new Club 55 to all those making the minimum contribution
    All proceeds from this event will benefit the victims of this terrible earthquake.
     
    For further information contact [email protected]


     

    Italian Hospital Society, Earthquake Relief Fund:  The Italian Hospital Society is accepting funds to aid the thousands of victims of the earthquake in Italy. Hundreds lost their lives and many thousands of people were left homeless when the earthquake struck. Donations for Earth Quake Relief Fund can be sent to 

    Italian Hospital Society

    955 Yonkers Avenue, Suite 11,

    Yonkers, NY 10704

    The Italian Hospital Society is a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation established in 1937. Donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
    CONTACT: Kathleen Gallagher, executive assistant, IHS, Tel. 914-776-2778

     

                                                                                                    

    Italian American Museum Earthquake Relief Fund 2009: The Italian-American Museum in Little Italy is helping raise money for the victims of Monday's deadly earthquake in central Italy that killed dozens and left thousands homeless.

    Donations can be made by credit card by calling the museum (212) 965-9000

    Checks should be made out to the "Italian American Museum Earthquake Relief Fund 2009" They can be dropped off or mailed to the museum at:
    Italian-American Museum

    155 Mulberry St.

    New York, NY 10013
    Person of reference: Joseph V. Scelsa

     

     Bank Accounts Activated by the Regione Abruzzo and the National Emergency Services: The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has forwarded the details of three bank accounts activated by the Regione Abruzzo and the Protezione Civile (National Emergency Services), to be provided to those whowish to make a donation in favour of the people affected by the earthquake in Abruzzo. The donation can be made in the form of a direct bank deposit. 

     
    1)    IBAN: IT69L0300215300000410000000
    SWIFT CODE: BROMITR1775
    ADDRESSED TO: REGIONE ABRUZZO – DONAZIONE PER IL SISMA
    UNICREDIT BANCA DI ROMA
    Agenzia di Teramo 00775 Martiri della Liberta’
     
     
    2)    IBAN: IT72U0300205207000401124180
    SWIFT CODE: BROMITR1708
    ADDRESSED TO: PROTEZIONE CIVILE NAZIONALE – EMERGENZA TERREMOTO L’AQUILA
    UNICREDIT BANCA DI ROMA
    Agenzia di Roma Cavour B
     
    3)    IBAN: IT23X0306905039100000000140
    SWIFT CODE: BCITITMM
    ADDRESSED TO: PROTEZIONE CIVILE NAZIONALE – EMERGENZA TERREMOTO L’AQUILA
    INTESA SAN PAOLO
    Filiale di Roma 06787
     

     The following organizations are also organizing fundraising events and initiatives. For more info please contact the persons of reference:

    Associazione Siciliani Uniti di New York
    Person of reference: Giuseppe Maggiore

    Tel: (718) 256 – 1486 / (917) 755 – 3705

    Columbian Lawyers Association

    Person of reference: Louis Aidala

    Tel: (212) 750 – 9700

    Email: [email protected]

    Federazione Associazioni Italiane di Brooklyn
    Person of reference: Mr. Spatola/Mairilena Caruso

    Tel: (718)204-2444

    FIAO of Queens

    Person of reference: Angie Markham, Joseph Di Pietro, Jerry Iannece

    Tel: (718)204-2444

    National Council Columbia Association in Civil Service

    Person of reference: Joseph Guagliardo

    Email: [email protected]

    National Federation of Italian-American Societies, Inc.
    Person of reference: Arnaldo A. Ferraro

    Email: [email protected]

    New York Blood Center

    Person of Reference: Maria S. Albano

    Email: [email protected]

    New York Fire Dept.

    Person of reference: Vincent A. Tummino

    Tel: (917)757-6022

    New York Police Department
    Person of reference: Emanuele Rossi

    Tel: (718) 292 – 5853

    Diocese of Brooklyn

    Person of reference: Bishop Nicholas Di Marzio

    NOIAW
    Person of reference: Aileen Sirey

    Tel: (914)393-4142

    Italian Academy Foundation, Inc.
    Person of reference: Acunto Steve, Vice Consul Onorario

    Tel: (914)966-3180 ext. 135

    Email: [email protected]

    Italian-American Caucus of the City Council of New York

    Person of reference: Avella Tony, member of the City Council of Queens, New York

    Tel: (718)747-2137















     

  • Earthquake in Abruzzo: National Emergency in Italy


    “You all know that this is a very sad day for our country. The whole national community is mobilized for the terrible calamity that killed so many of our fellow citizens in the region of Abruzzo.”  The Consul General Francesco Maria Talò used these words today in opening the first conference of the project "Obiettivo Futuro", where the young representatives of NOVA (Italian MBA Association) where meeting Mr. Massimo Capuano, President and CEO of Borsa Italiana Spa. The Consul saluted the attending guests expressing his deep sorrow for the over 150 people that lost their lives last night, when a violent earthquake hit central Italy.

    “It is a moment of commitment and solidarity towards the victims of the earthquake and we all appreciate the offers of help and assistance that we are constantly receiving from foreign governments and friends, starting with the US President Barack Obama, who expressed his deepest sorrow for our victims at a press conference in Ankara, where he is now in official visit. We are also grateful to all the individuals and associations of every kind that are showing great closeness to our people.

     
    Our Civil Protection Department announced today that there is no need at the moment for emergency assistance from abroad: rescuers started working from the very first minute, reaching the hit zones almost in real time. We all know that our civil defense system is considered to be one of the most modern and efficient worldwide. We had the opportunity to discuss this with the head of the Deptartment Guido Bertolaso, during the conference we held last December in New York to celebrate the Centenary of the Messina earthquake.


     
    The region of Abruzzo is mountainous and disseminated with small and very antique towns. However, we are confident that our Civil Protection will do the best possible to help the survivors of this terrible tragedy”.

     

    The Italian-American House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also warmly expressed her solidarity in a statement regarding the earthquake:

    “Today, I called President Berlusconi on behalf of my colleagues in the Congress to express our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who suffered death and destruction in the earthquake in the Abruzzo region of Italy. (…) President Berlusconi and the Italian government have our steadfast support as they search for survivors, comfort those affected, and move toward helping the people of Abruzzo rebuild their lives. (..) Having visited Italy as part of a U.S. delegation in the aftermath of the earthquake in Southern Italy in 1980, I have seen firsthand the courage of the Italian people in the face of a similar tragedy. I hope that it is some comfort that so many people throughout the world are thinking of them and praying for them at this difficult time."



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    A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted central Italy early Monday. 

     

    The earthquake struck at 3:32 a.m. (1:32 a.m. GMT Sunday) about 95 kilometers (60 miles) northeast of Rome and at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). More than 26 towns and villages were hit in and around L'Aquila, the capital of the Abruzzo region.


     At least 207 people died and more than 1,500 were injured. ''It's the worst tragedy since the start of the millennium,'' said Civil Protection chief Guido Bertolaso.


    At this moment 4,000 rescuers are at work and are extracting people from the rubble.


    A camp with 2,000 tents, each capable of housing 8-10 people, is currently being set up and will host those who lost their homes in the disaster. Survivos have also been reserved around 4,000 beds in hotels in the area.


    The European Union, the United States, Russia, Germany, France, Greece, Israel, Poland and Afghanistan were among countries who immediately contacted the Italian government: while the United States President Barack Obama sent his condolences to the families hit by the quake as he arrived for an official visit in Turkey, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said he was ''deeply shocked'' by the news of the quake and offered to send aid.

     

     

    Within minutes after the quake, witness and solidarity groups were mushrooming up on the Internet.

     

    SEE ON FACEBOOK:

    Terremoto in Abruzzo

    Earthquake: Terremoto in Abruzzo

    Solidarietà alle vittime del terremoto in Abruzzo

    Terremoto in Abruzzo: per chi non ha chiuso occhio

    Aiutiamo le vittime del terremoto in Abruzzo (6/04/09)

    TERREMOTO IN ABRUZZO(5,8 g. scala richter )06/04/09 ORE 3.31 IO C'ERO

     


     

     

     

     
  • Art & Culture

    Sicilian Film Festival raises its curtains again. The 4th edition in Miami

    The ultimate selection of film participants is  finally revealed for the IV Sicilian Film Festival of Miami, the American display of Sicilian cinematography. It will take place from the 12th to the 19th of

    April, 2009 at the Miami Beach Cinematheque under the patronage of the Sicilian Regional Assembly. The Sicilian Film Festival promotes the Sicilian culture and cinema here in the United States. It will offer many attractions and surprises and give tribute to those Sicilians that took part in the history of worldwide cinema.  Those who are not Sicilian can also receive an homage by the Sicilian Film Festival.

    Last year the prestigous Carreer Award was given to Franco Nero who filmed many movies in Sicily.  This year Franco Nero has decided to return to the Sicilian Film

    Festival where his film Diceria dell'untore, taken from the novel of Bufalino, will be shown.  Nero shot his film with his wife Vanessa Redgrave. 

    As various critics have reported, the Sicilian Film Festival is worthy of the top spotlight in all the world regarding the existence of a real and true "Sicilian Cinema" and international recognition.  Quite a number of films were added to the selection aside from the Italian productions and foreign films.  MGM in Hollywood sent famous film Dressed To Kill, by Bryan DePalma, produced by Sicilian, George Litto, who will host a meeting at the festival in order to tell his story about his fortunate career.

    Some of the titles in the competition section that will surely be of interest are:

    The Sicilian Girl by Marco Amenta, distributed at the same time in Italy,

    The Viceroys of Roberto Faenza, a great transposition from the novel written by Federico De Roberto;

    Cover Boy by Carmine Amoroso, the Italian film that won the highest number of awards at the international film festivals, produced, among the others, by Augusto Allegra, who will also conduct a conference on his productions of Sicilian cinematography;

    and films by young Sicilian writers like, Lisa Romano (If You Close Your Eyes).  

    In addition there will be numerous documentaries, some presented by Gambero Rosso, about the culinary tradition and also The Black Vessels by Luigi Valente about the tuna-fishing net of Favignana and others about Sicily by Vincenzo Consolo; some other documentaries will be about various festivals and celebrations on in Sicily with shots in Palermo, Trapani, Selinunte, Marsala, Mozia, Ustica, Sant' Angelo Muxaro, San Biagio Platani, Prizzi, Terrasini, Cinisi, San Martino delle Scale, Etna, Siracusa, Vara and other places.

    This year also La Sicilia di Montalbano will be one of the special events (with the collaboration of Antonio Bruni, the director of RAI for international festivals). It returns for the second time to bring the American public the new series of televised fiction interpreted by Luca Zingaretti about the novels of Andrea Camilleri. An international jury will give first prize to the feature films for best film, best production, best performance and best technical contribution;  there are one or two scheduled awards for best short film that are signed by some of the young writers, these are added to demonstrate the vitality and the future of Sicilian cinema;  furthermore , the IV Sicilian Film Festival will exclusively present the six short film finalists in the section of the Sicilian short Films at the Taormina Film Festival, directed by Deborah Young.

    To complete the playbill, there will be parties and cocktails, press conferences, round tables, lessons, concerts, gastronomic events and much more. The Sicilian Film Festival is making Sicily known and appreciated throughout the world and is the creation of Sculptor, Emanuele Viscuso, who also acts as its President. The Artistic Director is Salvo Bitonti, whose accomplishments are: theater and film director and teacher of the History of Cinema.

    The 1st of April an event of SFF will be also in Tegucigalpa, Honduras,  with the support of the Italian Embassy which is promoting a dedicated event to the festival in which the following films will be shown:  Letters From Sicily by Manuel Giliberti, the short film, Fedra by Salvo Bitonti and the documentary Stories of Sicily by Sasa' Salvaggio, already awarded at the Sicilian Film Festival.

    The latest news, is a proposed project, The SFF is working on for the Sicilian Film Festival Web TV that may have its television cameras already for the next event. Let's remember that at the 2nd film festival event, the Mayor of Miami Beach officially proclaimed Sicilian Film Festival Day and granted the keys to the city to its creator Emanuele Viscuso. To promote a wide range of Sicilian culture Viscuso has also already created the International Festival of Organ Music in the Churches of the Historic Princedom of Castelbuono (F.I.M.O.) in Sicily. The first event was very successful since it was promoted in collaboration with the Sicilian Film Festival. Viscuso, as president also of this new festival, has confirmed the artistic direction of Diego Cannizzaro also for the second event of the FIMO that will be held in Castelbuono, Sicily from the 8th to the 14th of September 2009.

    For the Program of the Event visit the Official Site of the Festival.

  • Premio Giornalistico Internazionale INARS CIOCIARIA: il bando dell'ottava edizione


    Al via l’ottava edizione del Premio Giornalistico Internazionale INARS CIOCIARIA, un concreto strumento di divulgazione della verità storica, per giornalisti, scrittori, case editrici impegnati nella rivisitazione di fatti, episodi, eventi distorti dalla storiografia ufficiale.

     

    Per la libertà di Stampa, a tutela della memoria storica e dell’identità culturale, anche quest’anno l’Istituto Nazionale delle Regioni Storiche per la Ciociaria, indice l’ambito Premio Giornalistico Internazionale INARS CIOCIARIA.

     

    Giunto alla sua ottava edizione, il premio ha come finalità la promozione culturale delle Regioni Storiche Europee, prioritariamente della Ciociaria, nonché la diffusione della conoscenza dei valori culturali, ambientali, socio-economici, naturalistici, agroalimentari, etnoantropologici e delle tradizioni popolari. 

     

    Istituito sotto il patrocinio della Presidenza Consiglio Ministri, Consiglio Nazionale Ordine dei Giornalisti, Ministero Beni Culturali, Regione Lazio, Provincia di Frosinone, U.R.S.E. (Unione Regioni Storiche Europee) e il Giornale Forum International, l’ambito riconoscimento è destinato a quanti, attraverso i vari mezzi di comunicazione, in Italia e nel mondo, tengono vive le diverse componenti delle Regioni Storiche, con priorità ai giornalisti, operatori costituzionali della libertà di stampa.

     

    Sei le sezioni previste: A. Giornalisti e scrittori; B. Tesi di laurea; C. Comunicazione e informazione; D. Associazioni culturali; E. Artisti e Artigiani; F. Nuova Sezione dedicata alle Imprese segnalatesi per avere contribuito allo sviluppo sociale e culturale del territorio. Tra queste, articoli, inchieste, servizi, opere editoriali, siti web, attività, tesi di laurea, afferenti alle predette tematiche, realizzati, pubblicati o messi in onda o aggiornati nel periodo da gennaio a novembre 2009, possono essere partecipanti oppure individuati dal Comitato di Valutazione. 

     

    La manifestazione ufficiale si terrà l’11 dicembre 2009 all’interno della Sala di Rappresentanza del Palazzo della Provincia di Frosinone, ove saranno consegnati i premi.

    Tutti i lavori, corredati da una breve biografia dell’autore, dovranno pervenire entro e non oltre il 20 novembre 2009, al seguente indirizzo, dove potrà essere richiesta ogni ulteriore informazione:

     

    Prof.ssa Cristina Amoroso, Presidente INARS CIOCIARIA

    Villa Cristina – Via Vecchio Casale – Altipiani di Arcinazzo

    03010 PIGLIO (FR)

    cell. 347.6326361 –Tel/Fax 0775. 598011

    E-mail: [email protected] 

     

     

    Il Bando, riportato sul Sito ufficiale della provincia di Frosinone alla voce Istruzione, Cultura, Turismo, è consultabile nei siti dell’URSE e dell’INARS CIOCIARIA:

     

     

     
  • Life & People

    An Italian Garden at the Next Philadelphia’s Flower Show


    The 2009 edition of the Philadelphia Flower Show will celebrate Italian culture with a reconstruction of Italian gardens. The visitors will find themselves in settings evoking Romans ruins, Tuscans hills or the channel of  Venice. The exposition will feature a reproduction of an  Italian “Piazza”, were those present will have the opportunity to encounter producers and artisans who will be showcasing their works  in the United States for the first time.

     

    The hosts might recognize some of the products exposed: they are the same carried in the most glamorous Roman boutiques at elegant Piazza Navona  or in Via Veneto (where Fellini's  "La Dolce Vita" was set). Some others are more similar to those found in Piazza dei Martiri and Via dei Mille in Naples... Samplings of Italian treats will be offered all day long in this new, cozy place where the visitors  will also have a chance to buy authentic Italian-made products such as pasta, cookies, chocolate, canned tomatoes, clothing, and ceramics.

     

    This initiative has been promoted by the Italian Consul General in Philadelphia, Luigi Scotto, the Director of the North America Division of the Italian Tourism Board, Riccardo Strano and the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce.

     

    The Philadelphia Flower Show, the oldest and largest indoor show of its kind, is produced by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and presented by PNC Bank. PHS has more than 15,000 members throughout the country. Offering hundreds of gardening programs year-round, it is considered the nation’s leading authority in the field of urban gardening. Its Philadelphia Green Program has served as a model throughout the country.

     

     

     

     More info: The Flower Show official web site

     

     

     

  • La primavera a Philadelphia ha i fiori dell'Italia


    La primavera quest'anno arriva a Philadelphia direttamente dall'Italia. Min. Luigi Scotto, Console Generale in Philadelphia, in collaborazione con "The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Greater Phialdelphia", presenterà il 3 marzo l'edizione 2009 del piu' grande Flower Show del mondo.


    Scenari e paesaggi tipici del Bel Paese saranno riprodotti all'interno della mostra, che si terrà dal primo all'otto marzo presso il Pennsylvania Convention Center sotto il nome di "Bella Italia". Immaginate di poter fare una passeggiata tra le colline toscane, di poter visitare i monumenti fiorentini, di fare un giro sulla riviera ligure, di poter scoprire le antiche rovine romane e infine di salire su una gondola veneziana. E per gli amanti dello shopping non mancherà occasione per visitare la Piazza del Bel Paese, costruita per l'occasione e rappresentata da regioni quali Lazio, Sicilia, Campania. Accessori, gioielleria, articoli per la casa, guanti, valigie, cravatte, lampade e deliziose selezioni gourmet sono solo alcuni dei prodotti che sarà possibile acquistare nelle botteghe del Made in Italy. Questa primavera quindi non sarà necessario recarsi in Italia per assaggiare i prodotti che hanno reso l'Italia un icona apprezzata in tutto il mondo, basterà visitare il Flower Show di Philadelphia.

     

    Conosciuto come la più antica e la più grande manifestazione di questo tipo, il Flower Show è promosso dalla Pennsylvania Horticultural Society e presentato dalla PNC Bank. PHS conta più di 15,000 membri in tutto il paese, offre centinaia di programmi dedicati al giardinaggio nel corso dell'anno ed è considerata un punto di riferimento nazionale. Il suo Philadelphia Green program è servito da esempio per le comunità di tutto il paese.


    Per gli oltre 250,000 visitatori attesi per la mostra sarà messo a disposizione un veicolo da e per New York, con partenza alle ore 9:00 e ritorno alle ore 16:00 circa.

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  • LOOKING FOR MISS ITALIA NY 2009


    Requirements:

    Italian-American women who reside in the
    United States     are invited to compete for the crown beginning in individual State competitions. Winners of the State competitions will travel to the Finale Show next Spring 2009 and will be crowned Miss Italia USA 2009.


    Miss Italia USA 2009 will then travel to
    Italy     on June 2009 to compete against forty-nine young ladies from other nations for the title of Miss Italia nel Mondo.


    The final pageant will be held in Jesolo, sea resort in the surroundings of
    Venice    . RAI 1 and RAI International will broadcast the competition worldwide.


    In order to participate in the Miss Italia USA competition, a woman must be a resident of United States for at least six months before June 30, 2009, be of Italian origin, having one Italian parent or at least one Italian grandparent. Candidate must have a basic knowledge of the Italian language and be between the ages of 17 and 26 by December 31, 2009.


    The Com.It.Es and Commissione Giovani NY will organize the “Miss Italia nel Mondo 2009” selection in the NY state. The contest will be held on Sunday February 8th at 7:00pm in the exclusive location Nikki Beach in the heart of midtown NYC.


    For more information on applying please contact:


    Fabio Tonelli

    Email: [email protected]

    Cel: 347.334.9176

     

     
  • Life & People

    Justice Dominic R. Massaro Re-Elected ASILM President



    What is arguably the most exclusive Italian American entity in the United States —
    its members are qualified on merit by the Italian Government and each is conferred with a degree of knighthood by the President of Italy —
    has-re-elected New York Supreme Court Justice Dominic R. Massaro to an unprecedented third two-year term of office as its president. Justice Massaro was the first to step forward in support of the IADP (Italian American Digital Project)  when it was launched last year. His re-election will make him the longest serving Society president since its founding five decades ago.

    Headquartered in New York City, the American Society of the Italian Legions of Merit is comprised solely of those individuals residing here who have been so decorated. It engages in chivalric, diplomatic and beneficent activity in furtherance of the friendship between the United States and Italy.

    Justice Massaro is one of only a dozen Americans of Italian descent to hold Italy’s highest decoration — Cav. Di Gran Croce della Repubblica Italiana. His presidency is credited with having totally revamped the Society. 

     

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    ASILM Mission Statement

    The American Society of the Italian Legions of Merit serves as the chief reference point in the United States for all links between the chivalric world of the Italian state and its decorati residents here.

    Now in its fifth decade, the Society is comprised exclusively of those individuals who, because of some personal quality or the rendering of some special service, have been decorated by the Republic of Italy. The decorations are conferred in one of five Order of Chivalry awarded by decree of the President of Italy (who by virtue of office is “Head” of all Italian Orders), each internationally recognized as rooted in the umbilicus of Italian history and as a prerogative of Italian sovereignty.

    Founded on the basis of strengthening the traditional bonds of friendship existing between Italy and the United States, the Society is national in scope, international in spirit, and functions at the highest levels of the chivalric, diplomatic and beneficent arenas. Historically providing financial assistance to a wide range of cultural and humanitarian endeavors both here and abroad, its prestige as a pre-eminent institution, headquartered in New York, ranks the Society as an important American situs for focusing the shared interests of both nations to a wider audience.

     

     

     

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