Events

CASA ITALIANA FALL 2024 CULTURAL PROGRAM

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Ongoing Events

Casa Italiana Book Club 

Casa Italiana hosts this monthly book club for informal discussions of Italian books. The Club is open to anyone — to practice the Italian language and/or learn about Italy and its culture. The group suggests books, usually by contemporary Italian authors, that reflect the changes that have taken place over time in the language and customs.

Free. 

When: First Saturday of each month at 11:30 am

LocationCasa 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.

LibraryCheck out our newly renovated Casa Italiana library and borrow books, movies, and more. 

2025-2026 book list

September 6, 2025

Il gattopardo di Lampedusa (The Leopard) by Giuseppe Tomasi. (Moderator: Becky)

October 4, 2025

A Woman by Sibilla Aleramo. (Moderator: Marcy)

November 1, 2025

The Baron in the Trees by Italo Calvino. (Moderator: Rigmor)

December 6, 2025

No book; potluck 

January 10, 2026

Book TBA. (Moderator: Judy)

February 7, 2026

Book TBA. (Moderator: Yolanda)

March 7, 2026

Book TBA.(Moderator: Margaret)

April 4, 2026

Book TBA. (Moderator: Wilma)

May 2, 2026

Book TBA. (Moderator: Yvonne)

Italian Film Series

The Italian Film Series and the Frank DiMino Casa Italiana are proud to bring 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 ample free parking at the center.

The film screening will be followed by a dinner at the Frank DiMino Casa Italiana, located in front of the Arts Center.

Film tickets: Free for Nazareth students, faculty and staff. New advance ticket price for Casa Italiana members: $7.50. It is cheaper to purchase tickets ahead of time rather than at the door.

Fall 2025 movie calendar: 

  • Saturday, September 6th, 4PM. Movie: L'abbaglio, a film by Roberto Andò. Purchase your tickets.
  • Saturday, October 18th, 4PM. Movie: TBA.

  • Sunday, November 16th, 4PM. Movie: TBA.
  • Saturday, December 13th, 4PM. Movie: TBA.

*Tickets can also be purchased at the door at a slightly increased price.*


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 


Italian Film Series: Premiering Contemporary Films of Italy