UPCOMING CULTURAL EVENTS at the italian center, carmichael
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO THE EVENTS AT THE ITALIAN CENTER!
JOIN US FOR SOME ITALIAN HOSPITALITY!
At the Italian Cultural Society it is our mission to serve the cultural needs of our community by providing some of the best and most unique cultural and traditional events and activities in our region. Events which can not be found elsewhere, that enable us and our community to learn about Italian heritage and history while strengthening Italian unity and identity. Several events are offered throughout the year at the Italian Center; our community is invited to attend and enjoy some Italian hospitality! SCROLL DOWN TO PREVIEW ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
COLUMBUS DAY FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
12:00 - 5:00 pm
Admission $40 Adult / $20 Child
Featuring:
AL FRESCO DINING
FOOD BUFFET
LIVE BAND & MUSIC
ITALIAN FOLK DANCERS
CANNOLI MAKING
CLASSIC ITALIAN CARS
PLAY BOCCE IN THE PARK
WINE and OLIVE OIL TASTINGS
RAFFLE PRIZES GALORE
SOUVENIR VENDORS
CHILDRENS CRAFTS
HISTORICAL EXHIBITS
FREE PARKING
and
PLAY THE DISCOVER COLUMBUS EVENT RAFFLE!
EVENT RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED -
SEATING IS LIMITED
• ADMISSION
$40/Adult and $20/Child age 6 - 16
• DOORS OPEN AT NOON
• LUNCH SERVICE FROM 1:00 - 3:00PM
The Italian Center
6821 Fair Oaks Blvd,
Carmichael 95608
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PLAY THE DISCOVER COLUMBUS EVENT RAFFLE!
RAFFLE GRAND PRIZE:
A regional color map of the Italian Peninsula etched in wood on a handmade frame - 36” x 24” (Donated by Vincenzo Cerruti)
Each guest receives a free raffle ticket with the opportunity to purchase additional tickets online (link below) or at the event on October 8th.
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING WILL BE HELD AT 3:30pm
Raffle Ticket Prices: $10 each • 3 for $25 or 7 for $50
Winner of grand prize need not be present
MEET THE AUTHOR
ITALIAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
THE HEART OF THE FAMILY,
Italian Immigrant Women in Mining Communities
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
1:30 pm
Admission $15
In this presentation, Author Phyllis Cancilla Martinelli examines the lives of immigrant women from Northern Italy in mining communities spanning the years from 1870-1930. In the old mining towns of the American West, mining companies sometimes provided the housing, but the women provided “the home.” These women became the heart of the families in the mining camps.
While the first wave of immigration to the United States was from northern Europe, the second wave was from southern and eastern Europe. Italian Americans were the largest group to go into mining during the second wave of European immigration. Italians did the heavy labor in the coal towns of Iowa, Ohio, and Texas and the copper towns of Michigan and Arizona.
An earlier wave of Italians came to California from Northern Italy during the California Gold Rush of the 1840s and 1850s and into the 20th century, heavily from the region of Liguria, and became one of the largest groups of miners in the hills of the California Mother lode where their descendants still reside.
The story of the Italian miners is an important one as they changed the face of the mining communities they settled in. This is part of their story.
Phyllis Martinelli is Professor Emerita St. Mary’s College in Moraga California and the granddaughter of Italian immigrants. She is a third generation native of San Francisco, California.
Take this opportunity to share your own family stories.
Admission $15 / Refreshments Included / Doors Open at 1:00p
FRIDAY NIGHT ITALIAN FILM SERIES
ROMAN HOLIDAY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
7:30 pm
Admission $15
Italian cinema is as much a part of Italian culture as the food, music and people.
Staring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. Audrey Hepburn’s Oscar winning performance in her first starring role. Roman holiday was nominated for ten academy awards in 1953 and Hepburn captured an Oscar for her portrayal of a rebellious modern-day princess who explores Rome on her own. She meets Gregory Peck, an American newspaperman seeking a story, who pretends he does not know her identity. The scenes of Rome are wonderful. This romantic comedy ranks as one of the most enjoyable of all times. (1953) B&W
Roman Holiday turned 70 in August 2023. At the Oscars, From here To Eternity, starring Frank Sinatra, won the Oscar for Best Film over Roman Holiday.
ITALIAN AMERICAN EXPPERIENCE FILM
YOGI BERRA: IT AIN'T OVER
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
1:30 pm
Admission $15
When it comes to Yogi, “You don’t know nothing.”
This film documentary is an intimate portrait of an American icon. This emotional and uplifting film about Yogi Berra takes us beyond the caricatures and “Yogisms,” and into the heart of a sports legend whose accomplishments on the baseball diamond often competed with his off the field persona.
Catcher Yogi Berra was one of the most beloved baseball players in major League history. Spanning the Lazzari through Berra years, the Italian American Yankees won 19 world series in 37 years. Along the way, Berra and other Italian American Yankee players, Tony Lazzeri, Frankie Croscetti, Joe DiMaggio, and Phil Rizzuto changed the way Italian Americans were perceived and accepted in American culture.
Makes you want to stand up and cheer!
Admission $15 / Refreshments Included / Doors open at 1:00 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT ITALIAN FILM SERIES
LITTLE ITALY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
7:30 pm
Admission $15
This recent comedy film is topped with passion, playfulness, and pepperoni!
Former childhood pals Leo and Nikki are attracted to each other as adults – but will their feuding parents rival pizzerias put a chill on their sizzling romance? The all-star cast includes Emma Roberts, Hayden Christensen, Alyssa Milano, Andrea Martin and Danny Aiello. 2018
Admission $15 / Refreshments Included / Doors open at 7:00 pm
ITALIAN AMERICAN EXPPERIENCE
VETERANS DAY FILM
I'M STAYING WITH MY BOYS
The Heroic Life of
Sargeant John Basilone
SUNDAY, NOVMBER 5
1:30 pm
Admission $15
“I’m staying with my boys….” Is a firsthand look inside the life of one of the greatest heroes of the Greatest Generation. Sgt John Basilone was lauded by General Douglas MacArthur as “a one-man Army” for his heroic actions on Guadalcanal and celebrated by the nation. It was the turning point of the war and Basilone’s foxhole was the site of the turning point in that battle. That was just the beginning of the legend.
The movie allows viewers to experience the development of Johnny Basilone into a warrior, undefeated light heavy weight boxer and nationally revered war hero.
Basilone is one of the Greatest icons in Marine Corps history. He is the only marine soldier of the war to receive both the Medal of honor and the Navy Cross. His story is part of every marine’s boot camp education. Machine Gun John was killed on the beach at Iwo Jima defending his Boys. A postage stamp was issued in his honor.
Admission $15 / Refreshments Included / Doors open at 1:00 pm