Events
Fall 2023
August
Sunday, August 27. Italian Film Series. Movie screening (The First Day of My Life by P. Genovese) at 4 PM followed by dinner at Frank DiMino Casa Italiana. (for details see the 'ongoing events' section below)
September
- "Incredibly Italian!" Cooking Class. Tuesday, September 12 6PM
- Welcome Back Picnic & Presentation of WLC study abroad programs. Thursday, September 7 4 PM Maison Française
- Frank DiMino Casa Italiana Endowment Celebration. Friday, September 22 5-7 PM
- World Languages and Cultures Department Open House. Saturday, September 23 1 PM Casa Hispana
October
- Sunday, October 1. Italian Film Series with film director Michael Cavalieri. Movie screening of "La porta dell'inferno" (The Door to Hell) at 4 PM followed by dinner at Frank DiMino Casa Italiana. (for details see the 'ongoing events' section below)
- "Incredibly Italian!" Cooking Class. Tuesday, October 10 6PM
November
- Wednesday, November 1 at 5 PM. Prof. G. Cipolla will present his new book on The Poetry of Ignazio Buttitta during a lecture titled “Saving Sicilian: Arba Sicula’s efforts to study, preserve, and disseminate the Language and Culture of Sicily”. A reception will follow.
- Sunday, November 12. Italian Film Series. Movie screening at 4 PM followed by dinner at Frank DiMino Casa Italiana. (for details see the 'ongoing events' section below)
- Monday, November 13 at 6PM "Incredibly Italian!" Cooking Class
December
- Sunday, December 3. Italian Film Series. Movie screening at 4 PM followed by dinner at Frank DiMino Casa Italiana. (for details see the 'ongoing events' section below)
- December 8 at 4 PM. International Holiday Party organized by the World Languages & Cultures Department. The party will start at 4 PM at FDM Casa Italiana and will continue in the other language houses.
- Saturday, December 9 at 3 PM. "Incredibly Italian!" Cooking Class Christmas Edition. Register here.
Ongoing Events
Casa Italiana Book Club
2023-2024 book list
September 9, 2023
Botticelli's Secret: The Lost Drawings and the Rediscovery of the Renaissance by Joseph Luzzi. (Moderator: Trish)
October 7, 2023
Stories from Naples by Anna Maria Ortense. (Moderator: Marcy)
November 4, 2023
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco. (Moderator: Rigmor)
December 2, 2023
No book; potluck
January 6, 2024
TBA
February 3, 2024
TBA
March 2, 2024
TBA
April 6, 2024
TBA
May 4, 2024
TBA
Casa Italiana hosts this book club that meets once a month to discuss Italian books. The Club is open to anyone and its purpose is to offer the possibility to practice the Italian language and/or learn about Italy and its culture. The group suggests the books, usually by contemporary Italian authors, that reflect the changes that have taken place with time in the language and customs. The discussion is informal.
Participation is free.
When: First Saturday of each month at 11:30 am
Location: Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge
For more information, or to put your name on the book club mailing list, please email Casa Italiana (casa@naz.edu) or call 585-389-2468.
Casa Italiana's Italian Film Series
The Italian Film Series of Mr. Tony Mangione and Mr. Paul Bush are now partnering with the Frank DiMino Casa Italiana to bring back contemporary Italian films to the Rochester area.
Films will be screened at the Peace Theater (Room A14), located at the lower level of the Nazareth Arts Center. There is also ample free parking in close proximity to the theater.
The film screening will be followed by a dinner at Frank DiMino Casa Italiana, located in front of the Arts Center. Limited admission.
Fall semester movie calendar:
- Sun. August 27 - "Il Primo Giorno della Mia Vita" (The First Day of My Life) by Paolo Genovese.
- Sun. October 1 - "The Door to Hell" (La porta dell'inferno) by Michael Cavalieri.
- Sun. November 12 - "The Place" by Paolo Genovese.
- Sun. December 3 - "La Stranezza" (Strangeness) by Roberto Andò. Purchase your tickets here.
*Tickets can also be purchased at the door at a slightly increased price.*
If you wish to sponsor one of our movies, please email us at casa@naz.edu.
Italian Conversation Table
The Italian Conversation Table is an informal conversation group led by Daniel Speciale and other members of Frank DiMino Casa Italiana. Its goal is to provide attendees with an opportunity to practice Italian in a casual setting.
When? Every Thursday at 5 pm. Where? Casa Italiana Le Chase Lounge.
For more information please contact casa@naz.edu or Daniel Speciale dspecia0@naz.edu