JANUARY

20, Sunday

Film. Pane, Amore e Fantasia, directed by Luigi Comencini.  In Italian with English subtitles.  Introduction by Frank Lanzafame, Ph.D. 3:00 pm., Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.

FEBRUARY

3, Sunday

Film. Piscatore ‘e Pusilleco, directed by Giorgio Capitani & Napoli che canta, directed by Roberto Roberti.  In Italian with NO English subtitles.  Introduction by Frank Lanzafame, Ph.D. 3:00pm, Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.

6, Wednesday   

Trip to Italy Informational meeting.  Join us for an informational meeting at the Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge at 5:30 p.m.  A $300 deposit will be collected to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

10, Sunday   

Art Exhibit. Springtime in Puglia and Basilicata featuring photography by Joel Krenis.  Opening reception with the artist from 3:00-5:00pm, Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.  Exhibit hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm.  Exhibit closes Friday, June 28.

17, Sunday   

Film. Benvenuti al Sud, directed by Luca Miniero.  In Italian with English subtitles.  Introduction by Frank Lanzafame, Ph.D. 3:00pm, Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.

27, Wednesday   

Lecture. History of Sicily by Maria Rosaria Vitti-Alexander, professor of Italian   Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge 6:00pm.

MARCH

3, Sunday   

Film. La Cena, directed by Ettore Scola. In Italian with English subtitles. Introduction by Frank Lanzafame, Ph.D. 3:00 p.m., Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.

17, Sunday   

Film. Baarìa, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. In Italian with English subtitles. Introduction by Frank Lanzafame. 3:00 p.m., Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.

20, Wednesday     

Book Presentation. Italian Folk-Tales, Fables and Fairy Tales Revised by Francesca Romana Dragone. Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.  6:00 p.m.


APRIL

7, Sunday  

Film. La Marcia Su Roma, directed by Dino Risi. In Italian with English subtitles. Introduction by Frank Lanzafame. 3:00 p.m., Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.

19, Friday         

Italian Dinner. Una cena all’italiana: Dinner with a Sicilian zest. Reservations are $65 per person, and may be made by calling the Casa at (585) 389-2468  before Monday, April 8.  Space is limited to 30 guests. Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.  6:00 p.m.

27, Saturday   

Concert. An Evening of Sicilian Opera Arias and a Journey through   Sicilian music by alumna, soprano and music teacher Angela Libertella Calabrese. Wilmot Recital Hall.  7:00 p.m.

MAY

30, Thursday

Niagara On The Lake bus trip.  Bus trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake's Shaw Festival to see Lady Windermer's Fan.  For more information contact Margaret Zanghi at (585) 377-7291.  Tickets are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

JULY

22-26, Mon-Fri   

Language and Culture Camp: Session I, for children ages five through seven. Registration for Casa members is $145 and for non-members $195. Registration begins in March for members; in April for non-members.  Call the Casa at (585) 389-2468 for more information.

July 29 - August 2, Mon-Fri  

Language and Culture Camp: Session II, for children ages seven through ten. Registration for Casa members is $145 and for non-members $195. Registration begins in March for members; in April for non-members.  Call the Casa at (585) 389-2468 for more information.

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.