For those who live in the New York area, and want to enjoy Italian Carnavale!!!
But also to show the interest of Italian Americans of 2nd and 3rd generations in passing down to the 4th and 5th generations their Italian traditions, is still alive and well despite those naysayers.
For those in other parts of the US that
feel left out, you might want to start preparing for next year, by contacting
some of the Event Hosts and asking for assistance.
The Event Hosts might even predict such
interest by having at the ready, their "Playbook" that could be shared
with others.
There are SEVENTEEN (17) Events listed below.
Thanks to Geoffrey Claroni
Assistant Director for Community Programs
The John D. Calandra Italian American
Institute
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February 20, 2004 (Friday)
7:00 pm
KIAS Carnevale
Dinner dance.
Sponsored by the Kensico Italian American
Society.
Hawthorne Reformed Church
65 Broadway, Hawthorne
Admission: $22
Contact: Rose Rossi (914)
769-8726
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February 21, 2004 (Saturday)
4:30 pm
Carnevale Italiano per bambini
Arlecchino, from the commedia dell'arte,
will entertain and educate children
with a costume party featuring a mask-making
workshop, masquerade
procession, traditional Italian dolci,
an Italian language and cultural
lesson and traditional games, music and
dancing. Fun for children ages 4 - 10.
Produced by Geoffrey Claroni, Executive
Director, Westchester Coalition of
Italian American Organizations.
Sponsored by the Antonio Meucci Lodge,
Order Sons of Italy in America.
279 Maple Avenue, White Plains
Admission: free
Contact: Geoffrey Claroni
(914) 948-1490
<http://www.nysosia.org>
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February 21, 2004 (Saturday)
6:30 pm
Carnevale 2004
The tradition continues with an evening
of fun, a masquerade show, dancing
and Italian regional food. Live
music by The Carozza Brothers also
featuring the unique comedy of John Pizzi.
Villa Barone Manor
737 Throggs Neck Expressway, Bronx
Admission: $90
Contact: (718) 892-3500
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February 22, 2004 (Sunday)
6:30 pm
Carnevale Italiano
Music, games and entertainment.
Children in costume.
Valley Regency Caterers
Clifton, NJ
Admission: $85, $25 for children
Contact: (201) 963-6332
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February 24, 2004 (Tuesday)
6:15 pm
Viva Italia Carnevale
Featuring Mary Mancini, vocalist; Mario
Tacca, accordionist; Armonia, a
sensational Italian revue and Uncle Floyd
Vivino, comedian. Dinner theater,
dinner served at 6:15 pm.
Westchester Broadway Theatre
One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford
Admission: $70
Contact: (914) 592-2222
<http://www.broadwaytheatre.com>
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February 24, 2004 (Tuesday)
6:30 pm
Carnival in Venice
With Paolo Villoresi, Editor in Chief,
Italian Cooking and Living, and
Cladys Magagna, House Chef, Italian Culinary
Center. Business attire.
Italian Culinary Center
302 Fifth Avenue at 31st Street, ninth
floor, Manhattan
Admission: $75
Contact: (212) 725-8764 ext. 25
icc@italiancookingandliving.com <mailto:icc@italiancookingandliving.com>
http://www.italiancookingandliving.com
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February 25, 2004 (Wednesday)
12:30 pm
Carnevale in Italia
Lecture and film. The many festivities
that take place in Carnevale's
February celebration will be screened
and discussed by Prof. Carlo Sclafani.
Sponsored by il Club Italiano di Westchester
Community College.
Classroom Building, Room 200
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: free
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani
(914) 785-6790
Carlo.Sclafani@sunywcc.edu <mailto:Carlo.Sclafani@sunywcc.edu>
<http://www.sunywcc.edu>
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February 27, 2004 (Friday)
6:30 pm
La Festa di Carnevale
Celebration includes: students'
performances, masks and authentic Italian food.
Sponsored by the Italian Teachers' Association,
Westchester and Metropolitan
New York Chapter of American Association
of Teachers of Italian and the
Italian Cultural Institute.
686 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Admission: $10 (suggested
donation)
Contact: Lucrezia Lindia (914)
793-6130 ext. 4285
lglindia@hotmail.com
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February 28, 2004 (Saturday)
1:00 pm
Bella Italia Mia Presents 'Masks of Venice'
Presentation by Emelise Aleandri.
Social hour at noon.
Sponsored by Bella Italia Mia, Inc.
CNL Anne & Henry Paolucci International
Conference Center,
Christ the King High School
68-02 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village,
Queens
Admission: $5, $7
Contact: Diego Lodico (718)
426-1240
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February 28, 2004 (Saturday)
2:00 pm
Carnevale Italiano per bambini
Arlecchino, from the commedia dell'arte,
will entertain and educate children with a costume party featuring a mask-making
workshop, masquerade
procession, traditional Italian dolci,
an Italian language and cultural lesson and traditional games, music and
dancing. Fun for children ages 4 - 10.
Produced by Geoffrey Claroni, Executive
Director, Westchester Coalition of
Italian American Organizations.
Sponsored by the Italian American Committee
on Education and il Club Italiano of Westchester Community College.
Technology Building
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: free
Contact: Professor Carlo Sclafani
(914) 785-6790
Carlo.Sclafani@sunywcc.edu
<http://www.sunywcc.edu>
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February 28, 2004 (Saturday)
6:00 pm
Ramapo Italian Twinning Committee - Carnevale
The Culture Connection dinner dance honoring
Dr. Carmine A. Caponigro and Joseph Casarella.
The Colonial Inn
545 Tappan Road, Norwood, NJ
Admission: $65
Contact: Barbara Cassino-Rex
(845) 357-5800
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February 28, 2004 (Saturday)
6:30 pm
Carnevale 2004
The tradition continues with an evening
of fun, a masquerade show, dancing and Italian regional food. Live
music by The Carozza Brothers also featuring the unique comedy of John
Pizzi.
Villa Barone Manor
737 Throggs Neck Expressway, Bronx
Admission: $90
Contact: (718) 892-3500
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February 28, 2004 (Saturday)
7:00 pm
Carnevale T&J
Enjoy a fun-filled night of live entertainment.
Dance the night away with Italian American
music.
T&J Villagio Trattoria
223-225 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester
Admission: $65
Contact: (914) 937-6665
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February 28, 2004 (Saturday)
8:30 pm
Ballo di Carnevale in Maschera (Masquerade
Ball)
Live music by Angelo and Federico.
Prizes for the best costume.
Sponsored by the Salerno Club ed Amici
and il Club Italiano di Westchester
Community College.
Student Center Building
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Admission: $7
Contact: Prof. Carlo Sclafani
(914) 785-6790
Carlo.Sclafani@sunywcc.edu <mailto:Carlo.Sclafani@sunywcc.edu>
<http://www.sunywcc.edu>
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February 29, 2004 (Sunday)
1:00 pm
Carnevale Italiano per bambini
Costume party for parishioners featuring
mask-making workshop, masquerade
procession, Arlecchino from the commedia
dell'arte, traditional Italian dolci, an Italian language lesson, bocce,
Pinocchio ring toss game and traditional dancing featuring the tarantella.
Fun for children ages 4 - 12.
Registration required.
Produced by Geoffrey Claroni, Executive
Director, Westchester Coalition of
Italian American Organizations.
The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
92 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains
Admission: free
Contact: (914) 948-5909
<http://www.olmcwpny.org>
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On display January 31, 2004 through February
29, 2004
Carnevale Italiano: A Display of
Masks
A colorful library display to celebrate
the traditional Italian pre-Lenten
festival. Featuring masks, prints,
photographs, dolls, figurines, and
commedia dell'arte characters with a special
focus on the celebration of
Carnevale di Venezia.
Produced by Geoffrey Claroni, Executive
Director for the Westchester
Coalition of Italian American Organizations.
Tuckahoe Public Library
71 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe
Contact: (914) 961-2121
<http://www.tuckahoelibrary.org>
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On display through March 14, 2004
Carnevale
Bulletin board display of posters, prints
and photographs.
Sponsored by il Club Italiano di Westchester
Community College.
Classroom Building, first floor
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
Contact: Professor Carlo Sclafani
(914) 785-6790
Carlo.Sclafani@sunywcc.edu
<http://www.sunywcc.edu>
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Buon Carnevale a tutti !!!
These events have been abstracted from
the "New York's Italian American
Cultural Calendar - The Most Comprehensive
Listing of Italian and Italian
American Events for New York " by the
John D. Calandra Italian American
Institute: http://www.qc.edu/calandra/community
.