Frizzi Lazzi Upcoming Shows

"Upcoming Shows"

"SHOWS"

Thursday September 6, 2007 @ 4 pm
Carnevale and the Masks of Venice, a lecture, mask demonstration and video shot by Emelise Aleandri, presented at Mount St. Mary College, Newburgh, New York. For further information: Nicole Shea, Cultural Center Coordinator @ (845) 569-3179.

Saturday, September 29, 2007 from 1-5 pm
Annual reception in honor of the Elena Cornaro Award Recipients. Emelise Aleandri was the year 2001 Elena Cornaro Award Recipient from New York State Grand Lodge (OSIA). Reception and refreshments. Sponsored by the American Foundation of Italian Arts and Letters, Bella Italia Mia, and the Council on National Literatures at the CNL Anne and Henry Paolucci International Center at Christ the King High School 68-02 Metropolitan in Middle Village; For further information: 718 821 3916.

Thursday, October 11, 2007 @ 12 noon
Giuseppe Garibaldi in New York City, a Lecture by Keynote Speaker Dr. Emelise Aleandri. Sponsored by the Italian-American Association of the New York City Housing Authority for Italian Heritage and Culture Month at the DC37 Union Headquarters, 125 Barclay Street, NYC. For further information: William Russo @ 212 306 4282.

Saturday, October 27, 2007 from 1 - 5 pm
Presentation of Emelise Aleandri's books published by Arcadia and the Edwin Mellen Press at a Book Fair sponsored by Bella Italia Mia, the American Foundation of Italian Arts and Letters and the Council on National Literatures. Reception and refreshments. Admission: members $5, Non-members $7 at the CNL Anne and Henry Paolucci International Center at Christ the King High School 68-02 Metropolitan in Middle Village Queens, NY; For further information contact Diego A. Lodico, Bella Italia Mia 718 426 1240 or: bellaitaliamia@aol.com.

Saturday, November 3, 2007 @ 10 am
Italian-American Immigrant Theatre in New York City: 1746-1899, lecture based on book recently published by the Edwin Mellen Press; presented at the Denver Library in Denver, Colorado for the annual conference sponsored by the American Italian Historical Association.

December 1, 2007 from 5 to 7 pm
La Befana Visits Little Italy. The Italian Christmas Witch, flies in on her broom for this occasion and makes surprise visits at various locations in the downtown New York City neighborhood. The Gala Tree Lighting and Concert is the first of many Sorrento Cheese Christmas celebrations from November 30th through December 23rd. Sponsored by the Lt. Joseph Petrosino Lodge #2741 (OSIA) and the Little Italy Merchants Association (LIMA). For further information: 212 302 0551 or http://www.littleitalynyconline.org/.

Friday, December 7, 2007 @ 2:30 pm
The Legend of La Befana at Mount St. Mary College, Newburgh, New York. For further information: Nicole Shea, Cultural Center Coordinator @ 845 569-3179.

Sunday, December 9, 2007 @ 11 am
The Legend of La Befana and Children's Christmas Party at the Marcus Christ Hall, corner of New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike. Sponsored by the Cellini Lodge (OSIA) For further information: Anna Mulea, Party Chairperson @ 516-596-0910

Saturday January 5, 2008 @ 2 pm
The Legend of La Befana at the Hall of the Church of the Most Precious Blood at 113 Baxter Street, just above Canal Street in Little Italy, New York City. Admission is only $5.00 per person. Children receive a goody bag from La Befana and adults enjoy coffee & biscotti. Feel free to invite family, friends and neighbors to this wonderful event. Sponsored by the Lt. Joseph Petrosino Lodge #2741 (OSIA) and The Little Italy Merchants Association. For further information: John Fratta @ 646 261 8614

Sunday, January 6, 2008 10 am
The Legend of La Befana at The Reception Center at St. Clement 172 Freneau Avenue (Rt. 79) Matawan, NJ 07747; sponsored by the Italian American Association of Monmouth County Matawan, New Jersey. Don't miss this exciting cultural event for children and adults alike! Feel free to invite family friends and neighbors to this wonderful event! For further information: Maria Cucciniello @ 732 863-0021, or Cheryl Scuorzo @ 732 536-5832.

Sunday, January 13, 2008 4 pm
The Legend of La Befana in English and Italian for children and adults, at the Church of Saint Rocco, 18 Third Street, Glen Cove, New York. Sponsored by Italian Theater Performances & the Church of Saint Rocco. For further information contact Vito De Simone @ 516-423-1547.

Saturday January 26, 2008 1 pm
The Legend of La Befana sponsored by Bella Italia Mia and Comm. Dr. Anne Paolucci at the CNL Anne and Henry Paolucci International Center at Christ the King High School 68-02 Metropolitan in Middle Village Queens, NY; reception, social time at noon, refreshments: wine, cheese, crackers, soda, coffee, cookies. For further information contact Diego A. Lodico @ 718 426 1240 or bellaitaliamia@mail.com.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11am-12pm

VENICE and Carnevale @ http://www.letstravelradio.com/. Dr. Emelise Aleandri will be interviewed along with the new Consul General of Italy, Dott. Talo. For further information contact Michael Zufolo
Exec. Producer 212-410.0672; 917-687-2735.

Saturday February 2, 2008 1:30 pm
The Masks of Venice, a lecture, mask demonstration, video and mask making workshop by Emelise Aleandri, sponsored by the Cellini Lodge (OSIA), New Hyde Park, New York. For further information: Angelina Spiro @ 516 746 7140.

Sunday, February 3, 2008 1- 5:30 pm
Carnevale, the fantastic Festive Musical Celebration in the classic style at Sterling Gardens 227 Freneau Avenue (Rt. 79) Matawan, NJ 07747, sponsored by The Italian American Association of Monmouth County Matawan, New Jersey. Come join us in wearing costumes and masks. An old commedia dell'arte sketch will include audience participation. For further information: Maria Cucciniello @ 732 863-0021 or Cheryl Scuorzo @ 732 536-5832.

Monday February 4, 2008 9:15 to 3:15

Dr. Emelise Aleandri speaks to various Legislators in Albany, New York about workplace bullying and the hostile work environment. For further information: Mike Schlicht, State Coordinator, New York Healthy Workplace Advocates mikes@nyhwa.org.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 8 pm
Carnevale and the Masks of Venice, a lecture, mask demonstration and video produced by Dr. Emelise Aleandri, sponsored by the Cultural Italian Organization (CIAO) at Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, University Center Room 104 Madison, New Jersey. For further information: Toni Anne Corsi or Stefanie Schera @ 845-536-3478.

Thursday, February 7, 2008 @ noon and Saturday February 9, 2008 @ 6 pm

Dr. Emelise Aleandri will be interviewed about Venice and Carnevale along with Dott. Francesco Talo, the new Consul General of Italy, Renato Miracco, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute and Carolina Perego, Executive Pastry Chef for the Cipriani Restaurants @ http://www.letstravelradio.com/ and http://www.tribecaradio.net/. After those airdates, the show will be archived and available for listening at http://www.letstravelradio.com/. For further information contact Michael Zufolo, Executive Producer 212-410.0672 or Host Susan Raphael 917-687-2735. email: info@letstravelradio.com.

Saturday February 23, 2008 12-5 pm
Carnevale and the Masks of Venice, a lecture, mask demonstration and video produced by Dr. Emelise Aleandri, sponsored by Bella Italia Mia and Comm. Dr. Anne Paolucci at the CNL Anne and Henry Paolucci International Center at Christ the King High School 68-02 Metropolitan in Middle Village Queens, NY; reception, social time at noon, refreshments: wine, cheese, crackers, soda, coffee, cookies. For further information contact Diego A. Lodico @ 718 426 1240 or bellaitaliamia@mail.com.

Sunday, February 24, 2008 12-5 pm
28th Annual CSJ Dinner Dance. The New York State Commission for Social Justice, the anti-defamation arm of OSIA, honors actress and author Dr. Emelise Aleandri for her work in Italian-American Theatre to promote Italian Heritage and Culture and contribute to the positive image of Italian-Americans. Emelise was the year 2001 Elena Cornaro Award Recipient from the New York State Grand Lodge (OSIA), a 2003 Leone de San Marco Honoree and a 2005 New York State Woman of Distinction. The event will be celebrated at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, Queens. For further information contact dinner dance Chairperson Josephine Morici Cohen @ 631-345-6586, Eleanor Jobbagy @ 516-358-9151- email ejobbagy@optonline.net or for journal ads, Sylvia Summa @ 718 384 7915.

Sunday, March 16, 2008 @ 2 pm
Carnevale, the fantastic Festive Musical Celebration in the classic style. Come join us in wearing costumes and masks. An old commedia dell'arte sketch will include audience participation. Sponsored by Il Club Italiano of Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, New York. For further information contact Prof. Carlo Sclafani @ 914 785 6790.

Thursday June 5- Saturday June 7, 2008 time TBA
Lecture on the Italian-American Immigrant Theatre of New York City for the Conference on New York State History sponsored by the New York State Historical Association and the New York Council for the Humanities at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. For further information: Field Horne, Conference Chair, conference@nyhistory.net @ 518 587-4962.

Sunday September 28, 2008 time TBA
Caffe Concerto Sponsored by the Lt. Joseph Petrosino Lodge #2741 (OSIA) at the South Street Seaport Street Fair. For further information: John Fratta @ 646 261 8614.