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In Denver spring is beginning to make its presence known. Trees are budding, flowers are starting to bloom, and the world is emerging from winter's hibernation. What's happening in Italy? Preparations are in high gear for the Easter holidays. The days immediately before Easter typically include solemn processions and services, which culminate in celebratory Easter services. On May 1st thousands of pilgrims are expected in Rome to attend the beatification ceremony of John Paul II. Pope Benedict XVI will preside over this historical event. According to the Vatican newspaper, it's the first time in more than a thousand years that a pope will have beatified his immediate predecessor. The Italian Institute is also preparing for a few noteworthy events ranging from a special pizza making demonstration to our Parliamo Italiano potluck. Please take a few minutes to review the information below. We hope to see you at one or more of these special events. Sincerely, Maria Chiacchio. |
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Masters Dinner | |
Marco's Coal-Fired Pizzeria is hosting a very special event and you are all invited!
Two of the world's premier master Italian "Pizzaioli", Don Antonio Starita and Roberto Caporuscio will arrive to Denver to be conducting a pizza making demonstration, which highlights their unique styles. Don Antonio Starita is a famous fourth generation Pizzaiolo from Naples, Italy and Roberto Caporuscio, from Naples as well, owns a famous New York pizzeria. This is a special opportunity to watch them at work and lear the secrets of the Pizza making and all the steps involved in it, including the streching of the dough.
When: Monday, May 16
Time: 6 - 9 PM
Marco's Vallagio
10111 Inverness Main Street
Englewood, CO
Cost: $50 per person, which includes pizza, wine, tax, and tip.
Limited seating by reservation only. 303-296-7000
When: Tuesday, May 17
Time: 6 - 9 PM
Marco's Ballpark
2129 Larimer Street
Denver, CO
Cost: $50 per person, which includes pizza, wine, tax, and tip.
Limited seating by reservation only. 303-296-7000
Friends of the Italian Institute are invited to an exclusive premier event to discover the secrets of the preparetion of the Pizza with "Pizzaiolo" Roberto.
When: Saturday, May 14
Time: 9 - 10:30 AM
Marco's Ballpark
2129 Larimer Street
Denver, CO
Cost: $39 per person, which includes demostration, pizza, tax, and tip. Seating is limited to 25, so reserve early!
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Italian American Business Association (IABA) | |
The Italian Institute is honored to be hosting the IABA's April meeting. IABA is a non-political and not for profit organization that promotes the interests of the Italian-American community by providing networking opportunities, builds goodwill in the community, and promotes business and product sales opportunities.
Cesco Linguistic Services is a co-sponsor.
Additional contributors:
DiCicco's Italian Restaurant
http://diciccoscolorado.net/
City Wine
http://www.citywine.com/
When: April 20th
Where: Italian Insitute
Time: 5:30PM
Cost: Free
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Parliamo Italiano | |
News, news, news!!! Parliamo Italiano is now going to meet TWO times a month!!!! We want to give all our students and friends more opportunities to interact and speak Italian.
To create a more relaxed and fun environment, we are going to meet the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month, which coincides with the Italian community's Denver group. We will have the opportunity to meet in different members' houses as well as the Institute. Please stay tuned for location for each event.
Saturday, April 23rd, we will celebrate the pre-Easter holiday. this is a Potluck event so you are encouraged to bring a holiday or traditional dish for this special gathering.
When: April 23rd
Where: Maria's house
Time: 5:30pm
Cost: Free
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Classes Starting Soon! | |
We are starting an exciting new Conversational Italian class, which will be held monthly starting on May 3rd.
This is a course for students who understand basic Italian and its grammatical structure, and wish enhance their reading and casual conversation skills. The class is conducted entirely in Italian and includes discussion related to two relevant topics, such as culture (books, movies, theaters) and current events. For more information, click here.
The next installment of our Italian for Travelers class is scheduled to begin in May. Class will be held weekly starting May 5th and May 7th. For more information, click here.
Coming soon! May workshop details to be announced very soon!
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