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OUR MISSION

The Westchester Italian Cultural Center preserves, promotes and celebrates the rich heritage of classic

and contemporary Italian culture by encouraging an appreciationof the Italian language, arts and letter, history, cuisine and commerce

through educational programs, exhibits and events.

To register for programs, events, and courses, please call 914. 771. 8700, Email programs@wiccny.org, or visit our website www.wiccny.org

For directions please see our web site at www.wiccny.org or call us at 914. 771. 8700

Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place Tuckahoe, New York 10707

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SPRING 2016Exhibits Page 5

Discover Italy Page 6

Art & Music Page 7

Cucina Italiana Page 8

Spring & Summer Events Page 9

The Eternal City of Rome Page 10 Adult Language Courses Page 15

Children's Language Courses Page 16

Cooking Classes for Children Page 17

Special Presentations Page 18-19

Day Trips Page 20

Italian Art & Artists Page 21

Afternoon Films Page 22

Community & Group Visits Page 23

Policies & Procedures Page 23

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Discover ItalyEnjoy Your Next Italian Adventure With Us!

July 1 - July 112016

Abruzzo, Molise, Amalfi Coast,and Rome

INCLUDING AIR, HOTELS, MEALS AND DAY TRIPS

Member Pricing: $ 4,299 Non-Member Pricing: $4,399

Personally Escorted by Professor Joseph N. Spedaliere

CALL NOW 914 771 8700TO REQUEST A TRAVEL BROCHURE

or email programs@wiccny.org

11 DAYS 10 NIGHTS

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4FEBRUARY Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 10:30pm The Eternal City of Rome: The Etruscans

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 2:00pm Afternoon Films: Passione

MARCH Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2:00pm and/or 6:30pm Classic Italian Easter Meals: Meatless Fridays

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 6:30pm Discover Italy: Italys Amalfi Coast, Naples, Capri and Pompeii

Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 10:30am The Eternal City of Rome: Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 3:00pm Binetto Grumo Music Festival Concert

Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 2:00pm and/or 6:30pm Classic Italian Easter Meals: Torta Rustica

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 6:30pm Special Presentations: The Macaroni's in the Basement: Stories and Recipes

Friday, March 11, 2016 at 6:30pm Play: LABC Si Impara Cosi

Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 2:00pm Classic Italian Easter Meals: Pane di Pasqua

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 6:30pm Cooking for Children: Zeppole di San Giuseppe

Friday, March 18, 2016 at 7:00pm Special Presentations: Embroidered Stories

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 2:00pm and/or 6:30pm Classic Italian Easter Meals: Pastiera di Grano

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 2:00pm Afternoon Films: Mafioso

APRILFriday, April 1, 2016 at 7:00pm Special Presentations: Dante- Part I

Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 2:00pm Cooking for Children: Ravioli alla Nutella

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 6:30pm Discover Italy: Habemus Papam

Friday, April 8, 2016 at 6:30pm Exhibit Opening Reception: Il Giardino Incantato

Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 10:30am The Eternal City of Rome: Aqueducts and Fountains

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 7:00pm Special Presentations: The Enduring Presence of Mamma in the Italian Kitchen

Friday, April 15, 2016 at 6:30pm Italian Art & Artists: Titian & Giorgione

Wednesday, April 20, 2016at 7:00pm Special Presentations: The Secret Jews of Calabria

Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 2:00pm Afternoon Films: Smetto Quando Voglio

Friday, April 29, 2016 at 7:00pm Musica In Maschera

Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 2:00pm Cooking for Children: Homemade Pasta

MAYFriday, May 6, 2016 at 7:00pm Special Presentations: Dante - Part II

Saturday, May 7, 2016 Day Trip to Ellis Island

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 6:30pm Discover Italy: LImperatore di Capri

Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 6:30pm Cucina di Capri

Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 10:30am The Eternal City of Rome: Roads and Arches

Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 2:00pm Afternoon Films: Cesare Deve Morire

JUNESaturday, June 4, 2016 at 10:30am The Eternal City of Rome: Monuments of Rome

Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 2:00pm Cooking for Children: Pizza Pizza!

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Day Trip to the UNITED NATIONS

Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 6:30pm Italian Art & Artists: Caravaggio

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 2:00pm Afternoon Films: Lezioni di Cioccolato

Thursday, June 23, 2016 Day Trip: Tour & Tea At Caramoor House & Garden

JULYThursday, July 7, 2016 at 6:30pm Italian Art & Artists: Modigliani

Thursday, July 14, 21, & 28, 2016 at Dusk Cinema Sotto Le Stelle

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6DISCOVER ITALY through FilmsJoin us for an entertaining evening of films and documentaries as we prepare for our July sojourn in the regions featured in these movies. Professor Joseph N. Spedaliere will present an insightful commentary and

discuss the screening as he will describe the featured areas, their culture, and traditions.Light reception will precede the screening at 6:30pm. Screening will start promptly at 7:00pm

Must register in advance and prepay. Members $20, Non-Members $25

ITALYS AMALFI COAST, NAPLES, CAPRI AND POMPEIIWednesday, March 2, 2016Embark on a virtual journey that will take you to one of the most spectacular stretches of coast, the Amalfi Coast! Travel with us from the jet-setting, sun-splashed island of Capri to the stunning towns along the coast, and from ancient Pompeii to the bold and brash city of Naples. Prior to the presentation, enjoy a tasting of the best wood oven pizza especially prepared by renowned Neapolitan pizza chef, Roberto Caporuscio, of the wildly popular Kest Pizza & Vino & Don Antonio Pizzeria in New York City.

HABEMUS PAPAM We Have a PopeWednesday, April 6, 2016

Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: HABEMUS PAPAM! No, we do not have a new pope, but what we do have is Nanni Morettis 2011 amiable comedy Habemus Papam, an entertaining and even prophetic film depicting the Sistine Chapel conclave and the election of a reluctant, panic-stricken, aged man to the papacy. Praised by the RadioVaticana for its faithful representation of the conclaves inner workings and for its accurate sets, the film is as humorous as it is moving. Directed by Nanni Moretti | 2011 | 102 min.| In Italian with English subtitles.

LIMPERATORE DI CAPRI The Emperor of Capri Wednesday, May 11, 2016Until the 19th Century, Capri did not exist in the minds and dreams of travelers. Its enchanting and sensuous beauty, its incomparable marriage of the sea and the sun, and its illustrious historical legacy were known only to the locals. It was then - principally due to the magnetic allure of its otherworldly Grotta Azzurra - that the foreign grand tour visitors began to arrive en masse. Relive the beauties of these places through the scenes and scenery from LImperatore di Capri, a popular, hilarious, masterpiece of Italian cinema featuring the great Antonio DeCurtis, better known as Tot. Sonia, a beautiful gold digger, mistakes Antonio (Tot), a waiter in a Neapolitan hotel, for the Arab prince Bey of Agapur and makes an appointment with him for the following day in Capri. Antonio goes behind his wife and mother in laws back. Due to a lucky series of circumstances he really does become the prince of the island. Directed by Luigi Comencini | 1949 | 98 min. | In Italian with English subtitles.

ART & MUSICBINETTO GRUMO MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERTSaturday, March 5, 2016 at 3:00pm A unique group of international artists and former participants of the Binetto Grumo Music Festival will present a concert performing classical, solo, and chamber music treasures. Since 2009, the Binetto Grumo Music Festival brings together passionate, dedicated, and expert artists with talented students from all over the world. It offers them an incredible opportunity to learn different instruments, chamber music, piano ensembles, and participate in orchestral experiences, lectures, studio classes, while performing and attending concerts both in Italy and internationally. The Binetto Grumo Festivals artists teach in major schools and universities across the globe, yet always felt connected to Italy thanks to their experiences at the festival. This year performing artists are: Chi-Chen Wu, piano, University of Wyoming, Laramie, USA Michal Stanikowski, guitar, Trossingen Hochschule, Germany Giuseppe Lupis, piano, Aquinas College - USADuo Manusardi/Berthold, piano and cello, Italy, GermanyDenine LeBlanc, piano, Louisville Montessori/Univ. of Louisville, USA Vincenzo Lentini, piano/voice, Italy

A reception with the artist will follow the performance.Must register in advance and prepay. Members $25, Non-Members $35

LABC SI IMPARA COSI An engaging, fun and entertaining play presented by Laura Caparrotti, Kairos Italy Theater.Friday, March 11, 2016 at 6:30pmThis hilarious journey through Italy starts with the three most common words in Italian: A as in Amore, B as in Buono, and C as in Citt, cities with their different dialects. During the show, Laura also known as Miss Margherita captivates and involves the public as she explains and teaches Italian language starting from the art, literature, food, music and clichs that are known to the American public. Join us and meet the talented Professor Margherita at the reception following the show.Must register in advance and prepay. Members $25, Non-Members $35

Friday, April 29, 2016 at 7:00pm

A charming opera-concert experience which bonds melodramatic art to the mysterious and enchanting Venetian mask. Musicians

and singers from the Amato Opera Company will perform some of the finest Opera arias

enriched by 18th Century costumes and intriguing handcrafted masks which will make the show an unforgettable dream. An elegant reception with the artists will

conclude the evening.

Must register in advance and prepay. Members $45, Non-Members $55

With the Artists of the NYC Amato Opera Co.

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8MEATLESS FRIDAYSTuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2:00pm and/or 6:30pm. From antipasto to dessert all the traditional recipes you need to observe Good Friday the old fashioned way! Join in the fun as we prepare a full menu for your meatless Fridays. Featured dishes will be uova tonnate, torta pasqualina and maritozzi quaresimali.

TORTA RUSTICA Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 2:00pm and/or 6:30pmLearn how to prepare this traditional Easter Recipe that holds a celebrated place on the table. Pizza Rustica is often made with a thick crust and a filling of prosciutto, cheese, ham, and eggs. Learn how to make your own pizza rustica just in time for Easter. Make your own personal torta to take home and bake. The class will conclude with a family style dinner tasting of torta rustica accompanied by mixed salad.

Cucina Italiana

PASTIERA DI GRANOTuesday, March 22, 2016 at 2:00pm and/or 6:30pmTorta di Grano, an ancient Neapolitan Easter cake, is a cake stuffed with a mixture consisting of ricotta, wheat, eggs, spices, and candied fruit. The crust is crispy while the golden yellow filling is soft. Its flavor and aroma varies accordingly to the spices used. Make your own personal pastiera di grano to take home and bake. The class will conclude with a family style tasting of pastiera di grano accompanied by appetizers.

Presents

Cucina di CapriThursday, May 19, 2016 at 6:30pm

5 Course Dinner with Paired WinesExclusively Created and Prepared by

La Masserias Executive Chefs

Pino Coladonato & Peppe IueleHosted by

John MarianiAuthor of How Italian Food Conquer the World and columnist for the Huffington Post.

Consult our website wiccny.org to view the menu and wine selection

Space is limited. Must register in advance and prepay. Members $85; Non-Members $95

We have selected some of the most traditional Easter recipes for you to enjoy and pass on as a testimony that Italian cuisine continues to be the most celebrated and imitated.

Limited capacity. Must register in advance and prepay. Members $50, Non-members $60.

BOOK YOUR OWN COOKING CLASSHeld in the Centers state-of-the-art professional kitchen, our interactive hands-on cooking classes are

designed to be fun, entertaining, educational and delicious!For more information please call 914-771-8700

ZEPPOLE DI SAN GIUSEPPE with Jerome of Ginos Pastry ShopTuesday, March 15, 2016 at 6:30pmWhen served with fresh pastry cream, these famous Neapolitan fritters are truly irresistible! Join us for a very special class, a unique opportunity to learn the secrets from pastry chef Jerome of Ginos Pastry Shop in the Arthur Avenue area of the Bronx. Limited capacity. Must register in advance and prepay. Members $30, Non-members $40.

fashionSHOWThis May, fashion comes alive! Join us in Depot Square in Tuckahoe, NY for a day of fashion and fun as you experience Italian culture first-hand. The event will feature your favorite Italian designers sampling their finest apparel. Enjoy delicious food and wine while you submerge yourself in the best that Italy has to offer right here in your own backyard!

CAR SHOW Come down to Depot Square in Tuckahoe, NY on Saturday, June 11, 2016 for the Westchester Italian Cultural Centers 4th Annual Car Show. Kick off your summer right by feasting your eyes on some of the most exotic, awe-inspiring cars you will ever see! Depot Square will be filled with Maserati, Lamborghini, Ferrari so enjoy a beautiful day in the sun and indulge all of your automotive dreams.

ITALIANFILM FESTIVAL

Enjoy the warm July summer night while watching award winning films at Depot Square in Tuckahoe, NY. 8th Annual Cinema Sotto le Stelle

Thursday, July 14, 21 & 28

Starts at dusk - Bring your own chair

Screenings are in Italian with English subtitles

FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WICCNY.ORG

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THE ETERNAL CITY OF ROME

THE ETRUSCANS Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 10:30amBy 700 BC the Etruscans had established themselves in the Italian peninsula. They occupied Tuscany, Western Umbria, and Northern Lazio, and much of what the Romans gave to the world actually came from this advanced civilization. Learn about their amazing accomplishments, the major effect they had on Italian language, art, architecture, and how they influenced the growth of Rome and its culture.

GIAN LORENZO BERNINI Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 10:30amLearn about the life and work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Italian sculptor and architect. A major figure in the world of architecture, he was the leading sculptor of his age, credited with creating the Baroque style of sculpture. Much of what Rome looks like today is due to the work of this talented genius. His sculptures, architecture, and paintings left their mark in St. Peters Basilica, the Vatican, numerous fountains, and works that can be admired in Villa Borghese.

AQUEDUCTS AND FOUNTAINS Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 10:30am The Romans built an elaborate system of aqueducts; they were an amazing engineering feat, bringing water from distant sources into the city supplying their baths, fountains, and their drinking water. Learn more about how these amazing aqueducts were constructed, their importance for the roman society, how different the society would have been without imported water, and take a look at some the most beautiful fountains that were built with the aqueducts water.

ROADS AND ARCHES Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 10:30am Romans are also known for their great road constructions and outstanding arches. They built roads everywhere they conquered. The extensive road system enabled its armies and citizens to go from Western Europe to Greece without ever leaving a Roman road, and these amazing constructions have lasted over 2,000 years, with many still in use today. Roman arches were used in many of Roman architecture, like the Colosseum and aqueducts. Some arches were made to honor and remember special people in Roman history. Learn more about these impressive roads and arches constructions and take a closer look at how they were built.

MONUMENTS OF ROMESaturday, June 4, 2016 at 10:30am Enjoy all the treasures Rome has to offer with a virtual tour around the city. Learn more about the best known monuments of Rome, such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Capitoline Hill, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and many more that will be brought to you by Toni McKeen.

A series of five lectures presented by Toni McKeen will offer a deeper insight on the Eternal City of Rome. The ancient Romans believed that, no matter what happened to the world or how many empires came and collapsed, Rome would go on forever. The enduring quality of the city continues even to this day, as

Rome remains one of the most vibrant cities and a leading tourist destination in Europe.Must register in advanced and prepay. Members $20, Non-Members $25

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If you are already a member, you know the quality of our programs and events, and the value you derive from free and reduced fee events. We hope you also know how much we value you, our closest friends. Members support help us continue to offer educational programs, exhibits, and events for the entire community. Our current roster of more than 700 members is the highest it has been since the Center opened in 2007.

If you are not a member, have let your membership lapse, or if your membership is about to expire, this is the perfect time to sign up. Described below are the benefits of membership, which include reduced fees for most of the paid events, advance notice of events, along with weekly electronic updates. Included is a membership application. Fill it in, tear it out, and mail it to us along with your payment. You may pay by check or credit card. We accept American Express, Master Card, Discover, and Visa. You will experience the benefits of membership as you register for the many varied programs we are offering this season. Indeed, we offer something for everyone!

All of our programs are aimed at preserving, promoting, and celebrating the rich heritage of classic and contemporary Italian culture, connecting with local Westchester communities, and expanding the Center's membership. With your help, these goals will become a reality. We hope you visit the Center, and visit often. Come see your membership dollars in action!

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP includes advance notice of all events, discounted registration fees, invitations to exhibit previews and special receptions, access to the Catherine Pope Memorial Library* and mailings of all Cultural Center publications. In addition the VIP Adulti and VIP Famiglia new memberships levels offer access to host special events in one of the Center's private rooms with Board approval. Please call the office to inquire about these great benefits.

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FAMIGLIA $175 ($125 tax-deductible) Discounted access to WICC children's programs and events for up to 2 parents and children under 18.

VIP ADULTI $250 ($175 tax-deductible) Discounted access to WICC adult programs and events. Access to host special events in one of the Center's private rooms with Board approval. Early access to ticketed events and programs. Priority seating at special events. **

VIP FAMIGLIA $300 ($200 tax-deductible) Discounted access to WICC programs and events for adults and children. Access for up to 2 parents to host special events in one of the Center's private rooms with Board approval. Early access to ticketed events and programs. Priority seating at special events. **

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Adult Language Courses From the first day, students are fully immersed in the Italian language and culture. Individual students requirements are met in a classroom of free expression and differentiated learning. New Students are encouraged to do a phone or person interview with the professor to better determine their proficiency level. Course Description Beginner I: This course provides beginner students with a strong foundation for further study. The course focuses on Italian phonetics, starting with the alphabet and syllables, common phrases, and basic grammar. Students can expect to master simple sentences and engage in beginning level conversations.Beginner II: Students pursue the next level of beginning conversation and writing skills. The course is designed for those who want to go beyond a basic knowledge and understanding of Italian grammar. Students master the past tenses and study grammar through in-class oral and written exercises and by listening to dialogue in Italian that are spoken today.Intermediate I: The basic rules of grammar are reinforced while introducing new vocabulary, adverbs, new tenses and how to use them. Students engage in extended conversations and continue to write descriptively, including letter writing about themselves and others. Intermediate II: Students master the present, past, and future tenses as well as direct/indirect speech enabling them to fine-tune their conversation skills. The use of the comparative and superlative, idiomatic expressions, and higher-level vocabulary trigger language flexibility in students so they may begin to express more complex thoughts and ideas in Italian and increase overall language comprehension. Intermediate III: Students can converse with native Italian speakers, to tell stories, and effectively summarize a movie or article. Students study advanced grammar, such as the conditional and subjunctive tenses, slang, pronunciation and phonetics, and writing. The class is dedicated to listening and speaking exercises with a focus on increasing the fluidity of conversation.Leggiamo Insieme: A literature/reading group for advanced speakers and readers. As a class, we will decide modern literature of the last century is a wonderful way to expand your vocabulary and deepen your command of the language. Secondary sources may be provided as a means for interpreting or reaching a better understanding of the works we study together.

Wednesday Morning Classes Course: Intermediate III; Instructor: Katherine VolkmerWednesday: 10:00am 11:30am, 90 minutes: Winter Session: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 March 9, 2016 (10 classes) Spring Session: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 May 18, 2016 ( 10 classes)Fees: Each Session, Members $395 - Non-Members $495

Monday & Tuesday Evening ClassesInstructor: John PettinellaBeginner II: Monday 6:30pm- 7:30pm, 60 min. Beginner I: Monday 7:45pm- 8:45pm, 60 min. Intermediate II: Tuesday 6:30pm- 7:30pm, 60 min. Intermediate I: Tuesday 7:45pm- 8:45pm, 60 min.

Winter Session: Monday, January 11, 2016 March 28, 2016 (no class January 18 and February 15) Tuesday, January 12, 2016 March 15, 2016 (10 classes) Spring Session: Monday, April 11, 2016 June 20, 2016 ( no class May 30) Tuesday, March 22, 2016 May 24, 2016 (10 classes)

Fees: Each Session: Members $300, Non-Members $40010% discount when registering for more than one session

Private LessonsPrivate Lessons at the Westchester Italian Cultural Center are personalized to fit the needs and wants of the student. Students choose the day, time and general focus of their lessons and are then paired with one of our qualified instructors. Lessons must be a minimum of one hour long. Payment must be made in full at the time of registration. Fee: Private lessons (1 person): Members: $100 per hour, Non-Members: $120 per hour Semi private lessons (max 3 people): Members: $120 per hour, Non-Members: $150 per hour

Policy & Procedures for Language Courses 10% discount applies to one family member only, when two or more members of the family register and pay for a course. Limit one discount per person/family. Students can audit first day of class upon registration and payment of trial class.Trial class fee: $40 prepaid. Late registration fee: $30. If student withdraws from a language course before it begins, they must notify the office five full business days before the first day of class. A refund will be issued but a $30 processing fee will be deducted. No refund or credit is granted for missed classes or for student withdrawal after first two classes of the session. Full refund, including trial class, will be issued if class is canceled by the Westchester Italian Cultural Center due to low enrollment or filled. Students will be notified of class cancellation due to bad weather by email and a phone call; the class will be made-up and will not be refunded. The Westchester Italian Cultural Center is not responsible for providing make-up classes or issuing refunds for classes missed as a result illness, emergency, or other events beyond our control.

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Childrens Language Courses

Primi Passi in Italiano. Mommy & MeStimulating language lessons for babies and toddlers 12 months to 3 years old and parents or caregivers. Immerse your children in Italian song, rhymes, movement, and stories with a themed craft activity culminating each lesson. Our experienced teacher implements her own curriculum and songs. Children learn in an age-appropriate, nurturing setting utilizing fun props. Vocabulary lists of childhood topics are provided each session for non-Italian speaking parents and caregivers so that they may reinforce the vocabulary at home. Siblings under 12 months are welcome free of charge.

Thursday Morning: 10:00am 11:00am; Thursday Afternoons: 1:00pm 2:00pm Winter Session: Thursday, January 14, 2016 - March 17, 2016 (10 Classes)

Spring Session: Thursday, April 7, 2016 - June 9, 2016 (10 Classes, No class April 2) Fees: Spring season: Members $300, Non-Members $400

10% discount when registering for more than one session simultaneously. For up to date informationabout new courses visit our website www.wiccny.org

Impariamo InsiemeItalian Language Enrichment Course for Children Ages 4 to 12.Students are grouped by age and ability level in this full immersion enrichment class. The program is designed to allow students to acquire an under-standing and develop basic communication skills in the Italian language, while exploring its culture by engaging directly in interactive learning. They will follow a routine that is meant to reinforce what they have previously acquired and facilitate the acquisition of new topics. It is designed as an immersion language and cultural experience, with the contemplated outcome of having children with no previous knowledge or understanding of spoken Italian acquire linguistic communicative skills and an appreciation of Italian culture and way of life. Saturdays from 10:30 to 12:00noon.

Winter Session: Saturday, January 9, 2016 March 19, 2016 (10 classes, No class February 20)Spring Session: Saturday, April 2, 2016 June 11, 2016 (10 classes, No class May 28)

Fees: Each Session: Members $300, Non-Members $400; 10% discount when registering for more than one session simultaneously.

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Cooking Classes For ChildrenOur ever popular hands-on culinary classes for children are presented in our professional demonstration

kitchen. Children don chef coats and toques and have fun while learning to prepare traditional Italian food. Start your family traditions and create memories to cherish forever. Presented by Cathy Blanco. Appropriate

for all ages. Each class is 1 to 2 hours long. Space is limited, early registration is suggested.Must Register in advance and prepay.

Childrens Fee: Members $30, Non-Members $40; Parent & Child Fee: Members $50, Non-Members $55;Each additional person: Members $30, Non-Members $40

PANE DI PASQUA TRADITIONAL EASTER BREADSaturday, March 12, 2016 at 2:00pmPreparing Pane di Pasqua for Easter is a very popular tradition in many cultures and Italy is no exception! There are many recipes for Easter bread, and its known by many names depending on the region in Italy, but it doesnt matter what recipe you use, it is the shapes that are formed with your dough that make them what they are. This short crust, or pasta frolla, style bread is crumbly, buttery, and sweet with a delightful hint of lemon.

RAVIOLI ALLA NUTELLASaturday, April 2, 2016 at 2:00pmShare your love for Nutella while you learn how to prepare yummy chocolate ravioli from scratch with this delicious hazelnut-chocolate spread.

HOMEMADE PASTASaturday, April 30, 2016 at 2:00pmJoin us for an afternoon of fun filled pasta! Chef Cathy will be teaching you how to knead, roll and cut pasta into delicious fettucine! Take home what you made and enjoy some homemade fettuccine with a delicious homemade tomatoes sauce.

PIZZA PIZZA!Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 2:00pmSpend an enjoyable afternoon creating your own pizza from scratch. Learn how simple it is to make home-made pizza with your choice of fresh and tasty toppings.

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Special Presentations

THE MACARONIS IN THE BASEMENT: STORIES AND RECIPES Presented by Fran ClaroWednesday, March 9, 2016 at 6:30pmAniella, Concetta, Giuseppina, and Maddelana are the quartet of immigrant women at the core of author and blogger Fran Claro's book, The Macaroni's in the Basement. This collection of stories and recipes focuses on four grandmothers and the lives they created in their Brooklyn neighborhood after World War II. The chapters are divided by the four seasons, and recount how the women shaped their families and community through their Catholic beliefs and culinary expertise. They are the masters of ceremonies for annual holidays, rites of passage, and other family gatherings. Interspersed with photographs, the book offers fifty recipes that conjure Italian-American life from 1947 for the twenty-first-century cook. The presentation will continue in the kitchen with a tasting of a traditional Easter treat made from a recipe. Book signing will conclude the evening.

EMBROIDERED STORIES: INTERPRETING WOMENS DOMESTIC NEEDLE-WORK FROM THE ITALIAN DIASPORA

Presented by Dr. Joseph SciorraFriday, March 18, 2016 at 7:00pmFor Italian immigrants and their descendants, needlework represents a marker of identity, a cultural touchstone as powerful as pasta and Neapolitan music. The lives of these Italian women are woven into the artifacts of memory and imagination: embroidering, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Embroidered Stories: Interpreting Women's Domestic Needlework from the Italian Diaspora, edited by Edvige Giunta and Joseph Sciorra, is an exciting new anthology collection including academic essays

and creative works from Argentina, Australia, Canada, and the United States. The entire collection explores multiple interpretations of the relationships between needlework and immigration from a transnational perspective during the period of the late nineteenth to the late twentieth century. Contributors to the book including Phyllis Capello, Rosette Capotorto, Maria Mazziotti Gillan, Lucia Grillo, Maria Grillo, Karen Guancione, Joanna Clapps Herman, Joseph Inguanti, Annie Lanzillotto, and Tiziana Rinaldi will participate in the presentation. A book signing will follow the presentation. A light reception is offered prior to the beginning of the presentation from 6:30pm to 7:00pm.

DANTE - PART I: The Father of the Italian LanguagePresented by Professor Louis LeoniniFriday, April 1, 2016 at 7:00pmDante Alighieri has provided guidance and nourishment to major poets throughout the ages. William Butler called Dante the chief imagination for all of Christendom, and T.S. Elliot elevated him to the same level as only one other poet in the modern world, William Shakespeare. Professor Leonini will explore the life and history of Dante Alighieri, explaining why the Florentine poet is called the Father of the Italian Language and why Dantes Divine Comedy is considered the greatest literary masterpiece of the Italian language and how now more than 650 years later, it still continues to astonish generation of readers.A light reception is offered prior to the beginning of the presentation from 6:30pm to 7:00pm.

A series of engaging lectures on different topic of interest presented by renowned professors and speakers.Must register in advance and prepay. Members $20, Non-Members $25

THE ENDURING PRESENCE OF MAMMA IN THE ITALIAN KITCHEN Presented by John MarianiWednesday, April 13, 2016 at 7:00pmThe image of the Italian mamma as central to Italian cuisine has always been beloved and a bit of a stereotype. This lecture will show how important she was and how her role has changed in the 21st century. Are there any mammas left cooking or has the burden shifted to nonnas? Are young Italian women learning to cook or buying food at the supermarket both in Italy and the US? Who are the most important women professional chefs right now and what do they contribute? John Mariani author of How Italian Food Conquer the World and columnist for the Huffington Post. A light reception

is offered prior to the beginning of the presentation from 6:30pm to 7:00pm.

Special PresentationsA series of engaging lectures on different topic of interest presented by renowned professors and speakers.

Must register in advance and prepay. Members $20, Non-Members $25

THE SECRET JEWS OF CALABRIA Presented by Rabbi Frank TamburelloWednesday, April 20, 2016 at 7:00pm Join us as Rabbi Frank Tamburello takes us on the incredible journey of the little know history of the Jews of southern Italy. This story begins at the time of the Macabees, continues through the horrors of The Inquisition, and arrives at the modern day when Calabrians began to discover and embrace their Jewish roots. The program will start with the screening of a one hour documentary film The Secret Jews of Calabria, produced by Rabbi Barbara Aiello, an American rabbi of Italian descent, describing the history and traditions of many of the Italians Jews living in Calabria with Jewish roots that goes back to the Inquisition. Q & A with Rabbi Tamburello will conclude the event. A light reception is offered prior to the beginning of the presentation from 6:30pm to 7:00pm.

DANTE - PART IIPresented by Professor Louis LeoniniFriday, May 6, 2016 at 7:00pmPlease join us once again as Professor Leonini returns to our center for the conclusion of his lecture on Dante Alighieris Divina Commedia. In this second lecture, Professor Leonini continues the exploration of Dantes journey through Purgatorio and finally Paradiso. You will discover why this work, besides being one of the all-time literary masterpieces of Western Culture, is also a wonderful love story, which continues to fascinate us even today. A light reception is offered prior to the beginning of the presentation from 6:30pm to 7:00pm.

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TOUR & TEA AT CARAMOOR HOUSE & GARDEN Thursday, June 23, 2016 When you set foot on the grounds of the Caramoor house and gardens, you see Mediterranean-style architecture surrounded by 90 acres of cultivated and natural beauty. Fine and decorative Asian and Renaissance art is what you find when you venture indoors. History, culture and music all live here. The historic Rosen House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the gardens are the legacy of Walter and Lucie Rosen, the early 20th-century family who called Caramoor their home. As they take you through the mansion, the docents describe the Rosen family, their much loved country home and its art collection. Absorb the richness of a bygone era: tour the Rosen House and enjoy a delightful tea service in the Summer Dining Room of the Rosen House, overlooking the romantic Spanish Courtyard. Tea service includes a variety of tea sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves, delicious desserts and a variety of fragrant teas all served in the most exquisite vintage china. Enjoy some leisure time after the Tea & Tour to stroll through Caramoors dazzling gardens and bucolic grounds. The bus will leave the Cultural Center at 11:15am and return to the Cultural Center by 5:00pm. Must register in advance and prepay by May 10, 2016. Limited seats.

DAY TRIP TO ELLIS ISLANDSaturday, May 7, 2016Genealogist Toni McKeen will guide a tour through the historic halls and galleries at Ellis Island, one of the countrys most important historic sites, and one of the most heavily visited monuments where more than 12 million immigrants first entered America. A bus will leave from the Cultural Center at 8:00am to Battery Park where well board the State Cruise ferry to Ellis Island. Bring your own lunch. The return ferry is scheduled to leave Ellis Island around 2:30pm and we will board the bus back to the Cultural Center at 3:00pm. Must register in advance and prepay by April 1, 2016. Limited seats.

Day TripsTake a break from every daylife and join the fun!

Early registration is highly recommended. Members $85, Non-Members $95

VISIT TO THE UNITED NATIONS Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Visit the United Nations in the heart of New York City! The one hour long guided tours offer an engaging way to explore the United Nations Headquarters, an opportunity to discover and get a behind-the-scenes view of the Organization at work. The tours include a visit the newly renovated General Assembly Hall, the Security Council Chamber, the Trusteeship Council Chamber, and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Chamber in the renovated Conference Building. Learn about how the United Nations addresses issues such as disarmament, peace and security, human rights, and the

Millennium Development Goals. After the tour enjoy lunch at one of the most renowned restaurant & pizzeria Don Antonio in New York City. The bus will leave the Cultural Center at 9:00am and return to the Cultural Center by 5:00pm. Must register in advance and prepay by May 1, 2016. Limited seats.

TITIAN & GIORGIONE: The Venetian Renaissance Masters Friday, April 15, 2016 at 6:30pmHe was not the great architect or sculptor likeMichelangelo, or the inventor and scientist that was Leonardos gift, he was just a painter, but a painter who fully utilized color in his work. Titians style did alter throughout his long life but his interest in color never diminished. His use of paint and brushwork made him the foremost painter in Venice and his execution of both landscapes and portraits brought him great fame in his own lifetime and after. The High Renaissance Venetian painter Giorgio Barbarelli da Castelfranco, popularly known as Giorgione, was a pupil of Giovanni Bellini, whose unique expression of color, light and atmosphere gave Venetian painting a distinctive character to rival the Florentine focus on line and composition.

CARAVAGGIO: The Radical and Dramatic Genius Of The Baroque MasterThursday, June 9, 2016 at 6:30pmCaravaggio's works constitute some of the most stunning works in the entire history of Western painting. Observing the evolution of his style from his early works, The Fortune Teller, Bacchus and Narcissus, to his major successes, The Calling of Saint Matthew and Doubting Thomas, to his final paintings, David with the Head of Goliath, is like watching the tumultuous ups and downs of his life.

MODIGLIANI: The Modern Master Of The Female Nude And The Portrait, His Italian Artistic Heritage And Tragic EndingThursday, July 7, 2016 at 6:30pmAmedeo Clemente Modigliani was an Italian artist who worked mainly in France. Primarily a figurative artist, he became known for paintings and sculptures in a modern style characterized by mask-like faces and elongation of form. He became the epitome of the tragic artist, creating a posthumous legend almost as well-known as that of Vincent Van Gogh. His style used in painting landscapes is similar to that of Marc Chagall, but, a master at depicting the female body, his surreal nudes and portraits earned him the widest acclaim.

Italian Art & ArtistsThis series of lectures presented by Professor John Coppola, MFA, MA will study and discuss the life career and unique aesthetics of some of the greatest Italian Artists from the Renaissance to the contemporary age.

Must register in advanced and prepay. Members $20, Non-Members $25

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PASSIONETuesday, February 23, 2016 at 2:00pmPassione is a documentary filmed in Naples in 2010, which chronicles the rich Neapolitan musical heritage, tracing the influences of

European, African and Arabic cultures, while touching on the Neapolitan song tradition. It explores the city's music history with archival footage and accounts of such historic artists as Enrico Caruso and Massimo Ranieri, and also featuring

dozens of contemporary singers currently established on the city's music scene, including Fiorenza Calogero, Pietra Montecorvino and James Senese. Directed by John Turturro | 2010 | 90 minutes|

MAFIOSO Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 2:00pm"In Mafioso, Alberto Lattuadas incomparable, half-forgotten 1962 crime comedy-travelogue, the divisions between northern and southern Italy are drawn in vivid, almost cartoonish relief. The hero, played by the great Italian comic actor Alberto Sordi an irrepressible mixture of clown, blowhard and matinee idol scrambles to reconcile the contradictions between his life in Milan and his Sicilian roots, an identity crisis that is clearly not his alone." - The New York TimesDirected by Alberto Lattuada | 2007 | 102 minutes |

Afternoon Films

SMETTO QUANDO VOGLIO - 'I Quit Whenever I Want'Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 2:00pmThe film tells the story of Pietro, a brilliant university researcher, who is fired because of university budget cuts. To earn a living he decides to put together an unusual criminal gang with former university's researchers to create a special smart drug, still unknown and not illegal by Italian law. Directed by Sydney Sibilia | 2004 | 105 minutes |

CESARE DEVE MORIRE - Caesar Must DieTuesday, May 24, 2016 at 2:00pm

Set in Rebibbia Prison, in the suburb of Rome, the film follows convicts in their rehearsals ahead of a prison performance of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." The movie competed at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival where it won

the Golden Bear.Directed by Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani | 2012 | 76 minutes |

LEZIONI DI CIOCCOLATOTuesday, June 21, 2016 at 2:00pmMattia, a building contractor on the verge of closing his biggest deal to date, finds his future jeopardized when Kamal, an illegal employee, is injured on the job and makes a most unusual attempt at blackmail. Mattia is forced to attend a chocolate cooking class in Kamals name.Directed by Claudio Cupellini | 2007 | 98 minutes|

Afternoon films are complimentary to members. The films are in Italian with English subtitles, unless stated otherwise. Screenings start promptly at 2:00pm. A short intermission is offered half way through each film.

Registration is required. Members free, Non-Members $15

Registration: Please call 914- 771-8700 to register for any program/course.

Payments: Full payment is required upon registering for an event, program or course. We accept cash, personal checks, money orders, as well as Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express. All checks must be drawn on US funds. There is a $20 charge for returned checks.

Cancellation: All Westchester Italian Cultural Center courses, program and presenters are subject to change or cancellation. For closing due to bad weather, check our website or call 914-771-8700. Class cancellations due to bad weather will be made up and will not be refunded.

Refunds and Withdrawals: All programs and classes registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. There are no refunds unless the Center cancels an event. If you are unable to attend a program or event, you may contact us 24hours prior to the date for a receipt that enables you to claim your contribution as a tax-deductible gift. If student withdraws from a language course before it begins, they must notify the office five full business days before the first day of class. A refund will be issued but a $30 processing fee will be deducted. No refund or credit are granted for missed classes or for students withdrawal after first two classes of the session. Full refund, including trial class, will be issued if class is canceled by the Westchester Italian Cultural Center due to low enrollment or filled. The Westchester Italian Cultural Center is not responsible for providing make-up classes or issuing refunds for classes missed as a result illness, emergency, or other events beyond our control. Accessibility: Our facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Please advise us when you register if you have special needs.

Discounts: When applicable discounts are granted one per person/per family.

General: Please remember to bring appropriate event passes. For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, we reserve the right to refuse admission to disruptive children or adults.

Famiglia membership is required to claim memberships fee for all family programs, and childrens language.Events and classes may be recorded for archival and/or media purposes. Such recordings may include pictures of the audiences or class, or of individuals in the audience or class. Your attendance in the audience or at class shall be deemed your consent to appear in such programming without compensation of any kind.

Community & Group Visits

PASTA/PIZZA MAKING WORKSHOP Available year-round; grades K through 12.The Italian cuisine is rich and varied in all its aspects, but pasta and pizza have been its pride and glory throughout much of history. Students learn about the history and traditions of pasta and pizza while having fun making their own from scratch. A warm plate of pasta with tomato sauce or pizza and a salad will be served for lunch. Students will be able to take home what they make. The workshop is approximately 90 minutes long and is limited to 25 students per workshop. This workshop can be combined with other workshops.

PRESEPIO Available from December to January; grades K to 8Enjoy a private visit to the Centers immense Neapolitan Nativity display led by one of our instructor who will introduce students to the relevant aspects of presepio, including traditions, history and culture. The program includes the screening of a cultural, educational video, or an age appropriate workshop in which students create their own works of art based on their perception of presepio. This workshop can be combined with other workshops. CARNEVALE Available from January to April; grades K though 8 One of the common elements found in every Carnevale celebration is the mask. The program includes the screening of a cultural, educational video, and is led by one of our instructors. Students of all ages will learn about the history and traditions of Carnevale and be inspired to decorate their own masks in the following mask making workshop. This workshop can be combined with other workshops.

EXPERIENCE ITALY Available year-round; grades K through 12The program includes a guided tour of the current exhibit and the screening of a cultural, educational video. Led by one of our instructors, students will learn about Italy, the regions, the culture, and the traditions. The workshop is approximately 45 minutes long.

MOVIE NIGHT Available year-round; Middle and High School students Students will make their own pizza in our state-of-the-art kitchen and enjoy a screening of an Italian movie. Choose from our movie selection or bring your own. The estimated time to complete the workshop is 2 hours.

Please call us at 914-771-8700 to discuss these and other options for school and group trips. Subject to availability; prices available upon request.

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