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JUNE 2012 PUBLISHED BY THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY VOLUME, XXXIIV. No. 6 43843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Township, MI 48038 - Phone (586) 228-3030 ext 15 - FAX(586) 228-1678 - Email - [email protected]
Festa Italiana July 20,21,22 2012Festa Italiana July 20,21,22 2012
A Celebration of the Sixty-Six Anniversary 0f the Founding of the Italian RepublicSunday, June 3rd at the Italian American Cultural Center
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JUNE 2012 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 3
Calendar of Events
Gianmarco Giuseppe Ro-selli, son of Anna Castaldi-Roselli and John A. Roselli, is 13 years old. Presently, he attends Detroit Country Day School with a full academic load – studying advanced courses, French and partici-pating in two sporting activi-ties each goal period.
Gianmarco is extremely pas-sionate about soccer and his Italian heritage. He spends most of his summers in Italy and is a dedicated fan of the A.S. Roma Soccer Club.
He has studied martial arts since the age of four. Ob-tained a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido at the age of 10. Currently study-ing the Okinawan Martial Art, Isshinryu. Loves music and creating videos.
Gianmarco competed in Na-tional French Competition – finishing in the top 10 in the country. He has received various awards in Art and Music. He has also won several competitive tourna-ments in the Martial Arts.
Festa della Repubblica CelebrationGianmarco Giuseppe Roselli,
Special Young Guest
June 3– Sunday
Festa della Repubblica – Italian American Cultural Center – 2:00 p. doors open; entertainment by Coro Italiano; program; browsing of displays; entertainment and dancing.
June 5 – TuesdayItalian American Delegates meeting – Italian American Cultural Center; 7:00 p.m.June 6 – Wednesday - IACS Senior Meeting – Italian American Cultural Center – 10:00 a.m.
June 6 – WednesdayConca D’Oro Meeting – Italian American Cultural Center.
June 7 – ThursdaySocieta’ Santa Fara di Cinsi Monthly Meeting at the Italian Cultural Center. For More information, please call President Alfonso Palazzolo at (586) 612-3099.
June 12 – TuesdayNorthwood Sports Club – Italian American Cultural Center – 7:00 p.m.
June 14 – ThursdaySalad-Cappuccino-Espresso Night – Italian American Cultural Center – 6:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m.; $10 members - $12 non-members.
June 17 - Sunday Father’s Day – “Dine With Dad”, Italian American Cultural Center – Adults: $15; Children 5 – 12: $8; 4 & Under: Free – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Reservations call: 586/228-3030
June 19 – TuesdayItalian American Delegates meeting – Italian American Cultural Center; 7:00 p.m.
June 21 – Thursday Italian American Cultural Soicety General Membership meeting – 6:00 p.m. Madonna del Campo – Italian American Cultural Center – 7:00 p.m.
June 26 – TuesdayFederation Siciliana – Italian American Cultural Center – 6:45 p.m.
June 28 – ThursdayLodge Figli della Sicilia No. 227 monthly meeting at San Francesco Church, 7:45 p.m. Pizza and pop will be served.
The Council of Presidents and the Italian American Cultural Society together with the Italian Consulate of Detroit and the Comitato Degli Italiani al Estero invite you to attend Festa della Re-pubblica at the Italian Amer-ican Cultural Center on Sun-day, June 3, 2012.
Doors open at two o’clock in the afternoon. The IACS Coro Italiano will be pro-viding the entertainment. The Program begins at 2:30 p.m. Prof. Franco Iaderosa is the Master of Ceremonies. Speakers include Mr. Ronald A. DiBartolomeo, President of the Italian American Cul-tural Society; Dott. Marco Nobili, Consul of Italy; Mr. Lino Scamardella, President, Com.IT.ES. Mr. Gianmarco Roselli is the Special Young Speaker. Special Guest is
A Celebration of the Sixty-Six Anniversary Of the Founding of the Italian Republic
Sunday, June 3rd at the Italian American Cultural CenterMr. Massimo Risi.
Browsing of displays pre-sented by Clubs and Orga-nizations. Refreshments and
Tasting of Regional Special-ties 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Live entertainment with dancing music, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Council of Presidents Officers
ChairmanDomenico Ruggirello
Vice ChairmanGiovanni LoIacono
SecretaryGloria Tonelli
TreasurerEnza Ferro
TrusteesMaria Cicchini
Joe CilluffoGino DiCarloLuigi LaMarraOttavio Mecca
Enzo PagliaCelestina Silverio
PAGE 4 Italian American Cultural Society JUNE 2012
IACS SenIor ChAIrperSon Nonna’s Night Sounds of Summer
Enjoy Entertainment Every Tuesday!
May 29-September 4, 2012
May 29: Barry Alan June 5: Nick Apollo
June 12: James Rand June 19: Dom & Company
June 26: Nick Apollo July 3: Barry Alan
July 10: Dom & Company July 17: Nick Apollo July 24: James Rand July 31: Barry Alan
August 7: Nick Apollo August 14: Dom & Company
August 21: James Rand August 28: Barry Alan
September 4: TBD
*Tentative schedule, subject to change.
5:00-8:00 p.m. $9.00 Members/$11.00 Non-Members
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Make your solo or small portfolio rental business more efficient!Lucia Di Cicco, an IACS Board member and member of the Italian-American Chamber of Commerce, has seen what poor preparation of Rental Ap-plications, Leases, Checklists, and Land-lord Letters can do to a Landlord without le-gal footing. Work with Hinman & Di Cicco, PLC to cre-ate the right relationship with your Tenant from
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Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Senior Wine Tasting party on May 21st. If you were not there, you missed a great evening of wine, good food, and mu-sic!
Our June 6th meeting will be very busy. We will first salute our veterans and cel-ebrate Flag
Day, followed by our Oldie Wed game with your fellow members being the great stars of the show.
Congratulations to Ann Campo, who was selected as our last outstanding senior member.
Upcoming events planned for our enjoyment are:
June 27th, day trip to CAE-SARS Casino in Windsor, Ontario, Canada – cost is $20. We receive $10 and a ticket to see the Price is Right show. You could be selected play the game on stage. PLEASE NOTE: PROPER I.D. IS NEEDED. THE BUS WILL LEAVE AT 10:00 A.M.
August 8th, day trip to the Purple Rose Theater to see
the play On Golden Pond. Our lunch will be at the Common Grille Restaurant. Cost is $65; all reservations must be paid by July 11th.
September and October are still open at this time. Stay tuned for future announce-ments of activities coming up.
November 2nd is our evening to go see Aaron Caruso on stage at Andiamo’s in War-ren. Reservations are now being taken. Cost is $35/ticket. This is a must-see show. Aaron is a great per-former. Do not forget to re-serve your ticket.
December13th is our day to go to Turkeyville. We will have a complete hot turkey dinner and see a play called An Old Fashion Christmas. Cost is $62. For questions and to make reservations, call Esther at (586) 286-2597.
Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, grandfathers, godfa-thers, and all men who play a fatherly role. Enjoy your special day.
Please mark your calendar. Our JULY meeting will be on the 11th, due to the 4th of July holiday falls on the first Wednesday.
Stay well; enjoy each day for each day is a gift!
Esther
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July 20,21,22 2012ALL Political Candidates Interested in Campaign Signs
at the Festa ItalianaFor a donation of $175, you will be provided with a 2’ x 3’ double sided “Vote for ” sign, which will be displayed for three days. In addition, you will be publicly introduced at the start of the festival on Fri-day evening. Plus, for the three days, you can walk around and shake as many hands as you like. If you have an existing sign from a previous year donation, please contact Mr. JJ Buc-cellato. All existing inven-toried signs will be priced at $100. Please confirm by Thursday, July 19th that you will be at the festival on Friday evening to be in-troduced.
The 2’ x 3’ Vote for sign will be displayed for all three days, and you will be publicly introduced on Friday;
All Candidates and Incum-bents are welcome all three days of the event but will only be introduced on Fri-day;
All Candidates and In-cumbents are encouraged to mingle with the other attendees at the Festival – BUT DO NOT PASS OUT LITERATURE; also, there will be no plac-ing of literature on cars at the event;
Any vehicle, semi-trailer billboard, or other trailer
The Ninth Annual Beautiful Baby Contest will be held on Sunday, July 22nd, at three o’clock in the afternoon. Mom or dad must register their child (children) by 2:45 p.m. Latecomers will not be eligible to compete in the contest.
Our Beautiful Babies need to be at least 25% Italian and will be judged within six age groups: Six months – 12 months; 13 months – 18 months; 19 months – 24 months; toddlers age three years; four years; and children five years old.
All babies, toddlers, and children up to age five participating will receive gifts, and one winner from each age group will receive a $50 gift card.
To enter the contest, please submit your baby’s photo, and on the back of the photo, please print his/her name, birth date, and percentage of Italian and mail to the IACS office, 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Twp., MI 48038 no later than Friday, July 13th or Email – [email protected]. Only the first 10 children for each category will be eligible. For further information, please call 586/228-3030.
Festa Italiana 2012 Gara: Dei Bambini
Sunday, July 22nd Sponsored by Shelby Foot & Ankle PLLC
type billboard left overnight at the event will be towed away at the owner’s ex-pense;
Cars entering the event with Candidate signs, bumper stickers, etc. will be parked with the rest of the cars in the parking area – No Re-served Parking Spots;
These rules are fashioned after some of the affairs sponsored by the Macomb County Board of Commis-sioners. Any questions or disputes will be resolved by
Mr. Joe Ventimiglia, Event Chairman.
The deadline to order a sign is Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
To order a sign, please contact Mr. JJ Buccellato, 586.872.7200, [email protected]. Payment by check can be mailed to the IACS offices or if you have a question regarding credit card payment, please contact Barbara Smith at the IACS office, 586.228.3030, Ext. 15, [email protected] . Thank you.
FESTA
ITALIANA
FESTA
ITALIANA
JUDGES JUDGING MEATBALLS at the ITALIAN FESTIVALWilliam E. Bufalino Memorial
“Judges Judging Meatballs” Contest
Sponsored by Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes
Festa Italiana 2012Saturday, July 21, 3:00 P.M.
Two categories – Individual and Restaurant Meatballs
Trophy awarded to the winner of each category.
So, bring a dozen of your famous meatballs in sauce and let The Judges
decide!
For further information, call IACS at 586/228-3030
Email – [email protected]
July 20,21,22 2012
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Plans are underway to build bocce courts at the Italian American Cultural Center. The Bocce Courts Com-mittee is selling engraved bricks so you can become a permanent part of this amaz-ing project. The purchase of brick pavers will be placed and constructed near the bocce courts.
The inscribed bricks are a wonderful, permanent way to commemorate a special memory, family, loved one, graduate, or promote your local business.
Orders for bricks are now being accepted through Sep-tember 30, 2012. Further information, please call the IACS office, 586.228.3030.
The Italian American Cultural Society Buy-A-Brick Fundraiser
Buy a Brick
Supportthe IACS
Bocce Courts
Leave a Legacy
The Italian American Cultural Society Buy-A-Brick Order Form
Plans are underway to build bocce courts at the Italian American Cultural Center. The Bocce Courts Committee is selling a limited series of outdoor paving bricks, which will lead to the bocce courts. The inscribed bricks are a wonderful, permanent way to commemorate a special memory, family, loved one, graduate, or promote your local business. Your inscription on a 4” x 8” brick can include 3 lines, with up to 14 characters per line including spaces. Orders for bricks are now being accepted through September 30, 2012. Further information, please call the IACS office, 586.228.3030.
Contributions to buy a brick: $150 – IACS Members $180 – Senior Non-Member – One-year complimentary IACS Senior Membership $190 – Non-Member – One-year complimentary IACS Individual Membership (Under age 60) $210 – Non-Member – One-year complimentary IACS Family Membership Here is an example of how we will format your brick inscription: Please print the inscription you’d like on your brick:
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Please return order form and payment to: Italian American Cultural Society 43843 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038
Purchaser’s Information: Name Address City/State/Zip Phone # Cell# Email
_____Enclosed is my payment for a 4” x 8” engraved brick. _____I am not interested at this time but would like to make a donation to the project.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover/Cash or Checks payable to the IACS. Credit Card # Exp Code Signature Proceeds from this fundraising project will benefit the Italian American Cultural Society bocce courts construction. The IACS is a registered 501 c 3 organization and is eligible to receive charitable contributions.
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JUNE 2012 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 7
Bill’s Corner
Bill Morelli
Groundbreaking IACS Bocce CourtsThe President, Ronald DiBartolomeo, of the Ital-ian American Cultural Society, accompanied by the Officers and Board of Directors, celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for new bocce courts at the Italian American Cultural Center on April 24. Also in attendance were many supportive IACS members, Italian organizations, and the local community.
The President pointed out that an Italian cultural cen-
ter is not an Italian cultural center unless there are bocce courts on the premises and that today would not have come to realization had it not been for so many board mem-bers setting goals about what could be and what should be at the Italian American Cul-tural Center.
The Board of Directors promised some day to have bocce courts at the Italian American Cultural Center, and they fulfilled that prom-ised.
Thank you for sharing your Events with the IACS Banquet and Confernece Center
Engagement Party:Deanna Josevski & Dean Janceski
Bridal Showers:May 6 – Brandice Lackie
May 6 – Theresa Jelsone-ZabelMay 12 – Erin GanglMay 12 – Faith Hall
May 20 – Angela EovaldiMay 20 – Christine Labadie
Weddings:May 12 – Jenna Zimmerman & Nicholas Comaty
May 18 – Stephanie Paul & John BlaszykMay 19 – Jodie Ealy & Brian NorthmanMay 25 – Patrice Ritter & Lovell Webb
Baby Showers:May 19 – Kelly Day
May 19 – Nicole King
First Communions:May 5 – Francesco’s
May 5 – Brett’sMay 6 – Lucrezia Solaka
May 12 – Brooklyn’sMay 12 – Daria’sMay 19 – Bella’s
Birthdays:May 5 – Santino’s FirstMay 20 – 90th Birthday May 26 – 70th Birthday
Congratulations!Italian Education
Scholarships awarded to:
Giovanna Fortuna; Jordan Anthony David;
Jacob Stout; Ylenia Bonni; Mario Russo.
Well you missed it again – the Bocce Courts Ground Breaking and Mother’s Day Brunch. Two great events for the IACS and I wonder if YOU were there? ? ? ?
Attending the Bocce Court Ground Breaking was Bob Cannon - Supervisor for Clinton Township; Richard Notte – Mayor of Sterling Heights; Sam LaGrasso – President of United Lawnscape; Wayne Oehmke – President of the Sterling Hts. Regional Chamber of Commerce and many other
dignitaries as well as many members of the IACS and members of the Press. “This is a dream finally coming to reality” was remarked by Ron DiBartolomeo – President of the IACS. Once the Ground Breaking ceremony was completed, everyone moved inside for Italian cookies and refreshments.
Mother’s Day was another fantastic event with over 750 attendees and everyone was more than pleased with the food and the service. The next big event will be Father’s Day on June 17th. If you missed the others, you won’t want to miss this one. It’s called “Dine with Dad” and it is mainly for the breakfast crowd.
Very soon we will be throwing out the first Bocce Balls. Yes, the courts will be complete and soon the sound of the Bocce Players will be added to the sounds of the Banquet Center and the teams will be going strong on the IACS courts.
Also started, the IACS – Nonna’s Nites “Sounds
of Summer” with Special entertainment scheduled for each week on the summer. Look elsewhere in the Italian American for a schedule of shows. This is the group that you enjoyed las year and will appreciate even more this year including Barry Alan & Friends, Jimmy Rand and his Magical Accordion, Nick Apollo and his one man show, and Dom & Company – the great trio specializing in 40’s, 50’s & 60’s music.Don’t forget to buy your sheets from the IACS or your memorial brick or your memorial bench for the new Bocce Courts!
There is a lot going on – don’t miss any of it – it is YOUR center.
Ciao
PAGE 8 Italian American Cultural Society JUNE 2012
By Chef Daniel Lowry, Chief Consultant, IACS
The first thing in the morning, a chef wakes up feeling the pressure of a day’s work ahead of him, wonder who’s going to call in sick; will we receive our food deliveries in time for lunch; what specials should I run for lunch and dinner; how many lunches we serve that day; do I have enough staff.
Lunch starts off slow, gradually building to a fast pace. The adrenelin kicks in, and you become a man on a mission just to get through lunch. Wow, you’re finished with lunch. It is about 2:00 P.M. and you need a breather and a little food. Now you wonder who will call in sick for the dinner service; how
many dinners will you serve; do I have enough cooks, etcetera. The pressure builds. The owner calls you into the office, says there were complaints, the steaks were tough. Right away you are thinking it is your fault. After all, everything out the kitchen is the chef’s responsibility.
Immediately you call you meat supplier, tell him how disappointed you are in the quality of steak he sent you.Meanwhile, you hope the owner is not upset with you. The mood becomes somber. The rest of the day before dinner is taking inventory and calling your purveyors placing orders.
Now it is time to get ready for dinner. Reservations are full, expecting a very busy night. You’re wondering if you have enough cooks for the night, knowing your labor cost is high for the month.
I have decided to run two stations myself expediting the order, working from the broiler station.
My staff realizes I am working two stations, and the panic mode begins to set in. Ok guys. Buckle down and let’s work hard to get this night over with. Dinner
starts out slow, gradually getting busier. The kitchen is hot, you’re tired, and you need this dinner rush to end. You’re thirsty, dehydrated and tired. I ask a busy server for something to drink. The reply is I am too busy.
As the dinner rush continues, the dinner tickets are running behind, customer is asking where is their food. The owner appears in the kitchen, the culinary staff starts to buckle down, works hard to get the orders out.
Finally the dinner rush is over, things settle down. The chef checks how much product is sold. He realizes he needs more produce, seafood and meats – leaves orders on the answering machines, checks the kitchen, makes sure everything is okay.
Time to leave, feet and legs are hurting, a couple burns from the night are sore, time to go home get some sleep and start all over the next morning.
The average hours of a chef varies, but most work 12 to 15 hours per day. Yes, would us chefs love a job on the Food network, I think you know what the answer will be.
The Day and Life of a Restaurant Chef
The 2012 Columbus Day Queen Pageant was held at the Palazzo Grande on May 18, 2012. This year’s pageant featured the competition for Senior Queen, Junior Queen, Littler Miss, and the presentation of Little Queen Isabella, Sofia Mazzola. Pageant chairperson Dawn Bartolomeo welcomed everyone to the event and introduced this year’s judges, Shirley Sieweke, Michelle Collins, and Diane McDonald. The emcee was media personality and actor Marty Buffalini, whose parents came from Pacentro, Italy.
Pam White addressed the audience, advising that this would be the first of five events celebrating Columbus Day. The next event is a bus trip to the state capitol in Lansing on October 4, followed by the Columbus Day Parade on October 6. On October 7 a mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, and the banquet will take place at the Palazzo Grande that evening.
This year’s pageant consisted of private interviews that were conducted by the judges beforehand, in addition to the evening’s events. The
contestants appeared in business wear and gave a speech about their sponsors, which included many Italian clubs and businesses. Next they appeared in casual wear, and answered an impromptu question which they selected at random. The talent competition was impressive and varied, including singing (in English and in Italian), dancing, piano, pizzelle making, cassata cake
decorating , poetry reading In English and Italian), and an artwork display. Finally, the contestants appeared in evening gowns and were asked to tell who has had the greatest influence on their lives and why.
The judges no doubt had a very difficult time choosing
between such lovely and talented candidates. The contestants were brought back to the stage and the winners were announced as follows:
Little Miss Queen Isabella: Sofia Mazzola (Miss Holy Family)
Little Miss Columbus Day:
Congratulations ..... 2012 Columbus Day Queen PageantQueen Marina Maniaci (Miss Il Fornaio), 1st runner-up Rosemary Mazzola (Miss Vince & Joe’s), 2nd runner-up Gina Mazzola (Miss Italian American Chamber of Commerce)
Junior Miss Columbus Day: Queen Julia Smith (Miss
Venetian), 1st runner-up Ylenia Bonni (Miss Club Madonna del Ponte), 2nd runner-up Hayley Woloszyk (Miss Dena Marie)
Senior Miss Columbus Day: Queen Maria Consiglio (Miss Terrasini), 1st runner-up Allison Warchol (Miss La
Dolce Vita), 2nd runner-up Nina Cicchelli (Miss Coro Italiano)
It was an exciting evening for all the contestants, and their families and friends and an entertaining one for those lucky enough to be in attendance.
Is your child between the ages of 8-12 and looking for something fun and enriching to do this summer? Enroll them in Italian Summer Camp!
During this camp, children will learn the Italian language and culture through games, multimedia, and cooperative learning ac-tivities.
Camp runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Bring your lunch, snacks, and drinks. The cost for the four days of camp is $120 per child.
Don’t miss out on this fun and exciting opportunity for your child to learn Italian; space is limited, so hurry and call today, 586.228-3030.
Italian Summer Camp Enrollment FormPlease complete the following form for each child you wish to enroll in the summer camp program:
First Name Last Name
Date of Birth School Grade (as of Fall 2012)
Telephone Number Parent’s Email Address
Prior Knowledge of the Italian Language (please check one):
□ No prior knowledge □ Some prior knowledge – recognizes a few words and phrases
□ Moderate prior knowledge – recognizes many words and phrases but struggles with conversation
□ Extensive prior knowledge – recognizes many words and phrases, can initiate basic conversation and possibly even read in Italian (with proper pronunciation).
Please indicate any food allergies your child may have:
Additional Comments:
Please return the completed form, along with payment to: IACS 43843 Romeo Plank Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48038
Cash or check payable to Italian American Cultural Society $
Please bill my □ Visa □ MasterCard □ Discover
Credit Card No. Exp. Date Code
Signature
The IACS is a registered 501(C)3 Organization
Italian Language Summer Camp for ChildrenItalian American Cultural Center - August 6th – 9th
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PAGE 10 Italian American Cultural Society JUNE 2012
To kick off the opening of Ruggero Leoncavallo’s I Pagliacci in grand style, the Italian Heritage Society, Italian American Cultural Society, and the greater Detroit tri-county Italian organizations, in cooperation with the Italian consul, collaborated with the Michigan Opera Theatre to offer a Lunch, Lecture, and Listen on May 6, 2012. Approximately 40 people attended the catered brunch at the Cadillac Café in the beautiful Detroit Opera House in the company of MOT general director Dr. David DiChiera.
After lunch, Dr. DiChiera welcomed the group, explaining that his parents were from Calabria and that he “loves being in touch with his Italian roots”. Dr. DiChiera gave a lively and interactive lecture about I Pagliacci . Premiering at La Scala in May of 1892 to thirty curtain calls, it heralded a new movement in Italian opera known as verismo (reality or truth). Where operas had
previously been written about the aristocracy, the subjects of verismo were ordinary people and their human passions.
The group was regaled by an unexpected visit from Maestro Steven Mercurio, conductor of the production. He explained that in verismo there was a greater emphasis on the symphonic music in addition to the lyrics, which helped set the stage for the story that would unfold. He described it as an opera where the music and the drama co-exist and referred to it as a “ballet between the conductor and the stage.”
Bernard Uzan, director of the production, also spoke to the delighted audience. He further explained that I Pagliacci combined the elements of verismo and Commedia dell’arte, featuring typical characters such as Pierrot (Pagliaccio), Arlecchino, and Colombina. Mr. Uzan told the group that
his staging of I Pagliacci features two mimes, representing comedy and tragedy, which appear at the beginning and end of the production. He also added a ten minute long pantomime dream sequence at the beginning of the second act, featuring music from another Leoncavallo opera, Zaza . Mr. Uzan explained that with this addition he hoped to maintain the poetry of the opera while revealing the history of the relationship between characters Canio and Nedda.
Armed with these insights, the attendees adjourned to the theatre to watch the sitzprobe. This is a “seated rehearsal”, the first time that the orchestra and singers actually rehearse together. The entire cast of Gordon Hawkins (Tonio), Antonello Palombi (Canio), Jill Gardner (Nedda), Philippe Pierce (Beppe), and Luis Ledesma (Silvio) were seated on the stage along with the chorus. It was a great opportunity
I Pagliacci Lunch, Lecture & Listen to witness the dynamics between conductor, orchestra, and singers.
Opening Night
Many of the attendees of the May 6 Lunch, Lecture, & Listen enjoyed the opening night performance of I Pagliacci on May 12, 2012. Afterward they had the pleasure of mingling with the cast in the Cadillac Café.
Proud grandparents Bill and Angie Morelli were also in the opening night audience to watch their talented young grandson Antonio Cipriano perform. Antonio is a member of the Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus. Just twelve years old, Antonio also appeared in the MOT’s recent production of H.M.S. Pinafore. We can look forward to seeing more of Antonio in the future!
JUNE 2012 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 11
The IACS Banquet and Conference Center is the ideal ven-ue for hosting wedding receptions, graduations, showers, corporate functions and anniversary parties. The Center is luxuriously spacious, featuring exterior windows, cov-ered patio entrance, marble dance floor, and mahogany granite bars. The picturesque fireplace is the perfect back-drop for friends and family photos. With diverse menu options, exceptional service the Center takes great pride in satisfying you and your guests.
43843 Romeo Plank Rd Clinton Township, MI 48043
586 228-3030 www.iacsonline.net email: [email protected]
The Italian American Cultural Society Banquet and Conference Center
Allow us to celebrate your special event with you. You wont be disappointed.
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FRUIT MARkETRandazzos Fresh Marketswww.randazzofreshmarket.com36800 GarfieldClinton Township MI 48035586-293-3500586-293-5159 fax
Randazzos Fresh Markets49800 Hayes RdMacomb, MI 48044586-566-8700586-566-0208 fax
Randazzos Fresh Markets13441 13 Mile RdWarren, MI 48088586-979-1010586-979-2160 fax
FUNERAL HOMESLee Ellena46530 Romeo Plank RoadMacomb Twp., MI 48044586-412-8999
Resurrection40800 Hayes RoadClinton Twp., MI 48038586-412-3000
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons54880 Van Dyke AveShelby Twp., MI 48316586-677-4000
HAIR SALONSPomponi’s Hair Shop4728 Rochester RoadRoyal Oak, MI 48073248-585-5979
INSURANCE AGENCIESLucido Insurance Agency39999 GarfieldClinton Twp., MI 48038586-286-8200
Jeffery Torrice19603 Mack AveGrosse Pointe, MI 48236313-881-0200 or 586-899-2772
LANDSCAPINGS & C LandscapeMacomb Twp., MI 586-263-0641
OPTHALMOLOGISTSVillani Eye Center19701 Vernier Rd Ste. 17Harper Woods, MI 48225313-885-3800
PHYSICIANSSkardarasy, MD CharlesSi’ Parla Italiano33464 Schoenherr Ste 160Sterling Heights, MI 48312586-258-3775
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOREye Spy32059 Utica RoadFraser, MI 48026586-285-5000
REAL ESTATEAleardi Realty & AssociatesCharles Aleardi, Owner 57 Years34354 Moravian Dr.Sterling Heights, MI 48312Office 586-939-6700Cell 586-292-3080
GINO R. SPANO CDPEAssociate Broker since 1986www.GinoSpano.com888-577-7653RE/MAX FIRSTSI PARLA ITALIANO
TRAVEL AGENCIESHeritage Travel3636 Peany LaneCanal Winchester, OH 43110800-829-2200
Please Support those who Support the IACS
HELP WANTEDSOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY ONLYATTORNEYS ALFONSI & BIESKE
Many people are wrongly rejected when they apply for So-cial Security Disability benefits. Money was taken out of their paychecks for Social Security taxes to ensure that they would receive disability benefits if they could no longer work full-time. Sadly, the government denies approximately 60% of those who apply for disability benefits.
Attorneys Jennifer Alfonsi and J.B. Bieske have 42 years combined experience representing only Social Security dis-ability clients. And they personally meet with all clients and appear themself at all court hearings. Attorneys Alfonsi and Bieske have vast experience before local Michigan judges.
Attorneys Alfonsi and Bieske can often make a winning dif-ference at the application stage. And, if an appeal is neces-sary they have won several hundred cases before a court date is even set.
Attorneys Alfonsi and Bieske offer free phone or office con-sultation. If they represent you, there will be no fee charged until after the case is won. The fee is a percentage of retro-active benefits.
Alfonsi and Bieske represent clients from all over the state of Michigan. They have appeared numerous times before virtually all of the judges in the state. Their main office is in Sterling Heights at 38850 Van Dyke. Call them at 1-800-331-3530 for a free consultation if you have been denied, or if you are thinking of possibly applying for Social Security benefits.
www.ssdfighter.com
Sales Help Needed Looking for motivated, reliable, energetic sales account manger. Flex-ible schedule, full or part-time. Must have own transportation and outgoing personality.Please send resume’ to iacs.iacsonline.net
JUNE 2012 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 13
IACS 2012: Introducing
Family & Friends Membership
Your membership support is appreciated. In an ongoing effort to improve our membership program, we are introducing a new membership level – Family & Friends.
Family & Friends Membership includes two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger. Membership includes two (2) guests at member’s price for Nonna Nite.
When you receive your 2012 renewal notice, you will see that each membership level on the application clearly defines the benefits associated with each membership category.
All memberships include discounts on special events over $25; i.e., Ladies Only Night, Holiday Wine Tasting, discount Italian language class, the Italian American newspaper and discounts (10%, 12%, and 15% based on Membership status) off of published menu prices for any event over $500 booked at the IACS Banquet & Conference Center.
Please renew your membership before it expires.
IACS Membership Application Ph. 586/228-3030 - www.iacsonline.net; Email: [email protected]
Last Name: First Name: Date of Birth: Spouse’s First Name: Date of Birth: Home Address: City/State/Zip Home Phone: Cell: Email:
Membership Levels
INDIVIDUAL (Under age 60) $55 ~ SENIOR $40: Membership includes: One (1) guest at member’s price for Nonna’s Nite.
FAMILY (Under age 60) $100 ~ SENIORS $80: Two adult members in same household and all children 18 years and younger. Membership includes two (2) guests at member’s price for Nonna Nite.
FAMILY & FRIENDS $150: Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger.
Membership includes two (2) guests at member’s price for Nonna Nite.
PATRON $300: Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger. Membership includes four (4) guests at member’s prices for Nonna’s Nite.
BENEFACTOR $500: Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger. Membership
includes six (6) guests at member’s price for Nonna’s Nite. A $100 IACS gift certificate – good towards selected special events.
LIFETIME $5000: Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger. Membership includes discounted tickets to all special events; discounted tickets for up to 10 guests; a $100 IACS gift certificate – good towards special events.
Upon receipt of payment, you may start enjoying the benefits of membership. Memberships are 12 consecutive months after payment date; renewable annually. Make checks payable to the IACS. Please mail membership application to: IACS 43843 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Twp., MI 48038
All Memberships Include: Discounts on special events over $25, including Ladies Only Night, Holiday
Wine Tasting, discount Italian language class, the Italian American newspaper and discounts (10%, 12% and 15% based on Membership status) off of published menu prices for any event over $500 booked at the IACS Banquet & Conference Center.
Signature of Applicant: Date: Visa/MasterCard/Discover (Please Circle) Card # Exp/Date
OFFICE USE ONLY
Received Paid By Renewal Month/Year Member Years
Italian Film Festival USA event at the IACC April 22, 2012. Director, Paola Randi (Into Paradiso) discusses her movie with Enzo Paglia and Pietro Sarcino sponsors of the Festival.
PAGE 14 Italian American Cultural Society JUNE 2012
San Francesco Church Congratulates Father Dino Vanin, PIME 40th Ordination Sunday, June 10 – 9:30 A.M. Mass
San Francesco Church, Clinton Township, Michi-gan will host a 40th Anniversary cel-ebration in honor of Father Dino Vanin, PIME Missionary Priest and Author , on June 10, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. Mass, followed by a pro-cession with the Blessed Sacrament and a reception im-mediately following in the church hall. San Francesco Church would like to take this opportunity to thank Father Dino Vanin for his service to the Parish. Father offers his support by assisting with the weekend masses, offering spiritual di-rection to the parishioners, preparing young couples for marriage, providing the sacraments, etc. Everyone is cordially invited to attend and convey your good wish-es to Father Dino.
Born in Treviso, Italy, Father entered the PIME Seminary
when he was 11 years old and was ordained June 10,
1972. PIME (Pont i f ical Institute of Foreign Mis-sions) is a community of Priests and Brothers who commit themselves to lifelong missionary service, es-pecially to
non-Christians.
After ordination, Father Dino began teaching Latin and Industrial Arts at PIME Seminary in Newark, Ohio. He served as Principal from 1974 to 1982, and Rector from 1983 until 1986, when he left America to serve the Missions of Thailand.
In Thailand, he worked in the Diocese of Chiang Mai at Lampang in the northern re-gion. He worked especially among the mountain tribal
people who live on the bor-der with Myanmar and Laos.
Father Dino Vanin co-au-thored a book with Father Corrado Ciceri on Thailand called “Gold in the Moun-tains”. “Gold in the Moun-tains” gives the reader a view of the Mountain Tribes of Thailand, who present a great variety of cultures, lan-guages, and religions.
Father serves as Treasurer of the North American Region of PIME, located on Quincy Street in Detroit, Michigan. He, also, is a skilled wood-worker, known for his com-plex woodworking projects and wonderfully crafted fur-niture.
Donations of baked goods are needed and welcomed. They can be dropped off in the church hall prior to 9:30 a.m. Mass. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending. Help us make a special memory for Father Dino Vanin.
June 146 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
A Variety of Cappuccino & Espresso Flavors
Delicious House Salad Spinach Salad
balsamic or house dressings Finger
Sandwiches
Fun Night Out.......Salad, Cappuccino & Espresso Night
Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center43843 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038
Call Today .. Reservations Requested .. 586/228-3030
$10.00 Members$12.00
NonMembers
Comfortable, spacious visitation rooms with private lounges
Private hospitality suites for dinners & funeral lunches
Outdoor seating on porches overlooking natural wetlands
Dedicated children’s room • Ample parking
Competitive pricing • Natural light throughout funeral home
JUNE 2012 Italian American Cultural Society PAGE 15Your family deserves exceptional care,at a cost you can afford.At Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, caring for your
family with k i n d n e s s a n d c o m p a s s i o n
is our main concern. As a family-owned funeral
home, our incomparable service reflects
generations of t r u s t e d e x p e r i e n c e . Yet our
gracious service and surroundings are
s u r p r i s i n g l y a f f o r d a b l e . Call us to discuss
how we can exceed your family’s expectations…
You may find the ultimate in service and facility
is the most reasonable.
STERLING HEIGHTSSchoenherr Rd at Metro Parkway 586-826-8550
SHELBY TOWNSHIPVan Dyke at Twenty-Five Mile Rd 586-677-4000
fair. trusted. kind.w w w . W u j e k C a l c a t e r r a . c o m
®
Over the past two weeks, the Wujek and Calcaterra families have had the honor of serving the following:
With loving remembrance, please keep their families in your prayers and have faith that their loving spirit lives on.
Your family deserves exceptional care,at a cost you can afford.At Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, caring for your family with kindness and compassion is our main concern. As a family-owned funeral home, our incomparable service reflects generations of trusted experience. Yet our gracious service and surroundings are surprisingly affordable. Call us to discuss how we can exceed your family’s expectations... You may find the ultimate in service and facility is the most reasonable.
STERLING HEIGHTSSchoenherr Rd at Metro Parkway 586-826-8550
SHELBY TOWNSHIPVan Dyke at Twenty-Five Mile Rd 586-677-4000
Over the past two weeks, the Wujek and Calcaterra families have had the honor of serving the following:
With loving remembrance, please keep their families in your prayers and have faith that their loving spirit lives on.
April 18, 2012Joanne Vivian DizEugene E. Elwart
Frank M. GacElizabeth Garnatz
Werner HoeferLouis Edward JanssenMichael A. LorbitzkiBaby Boy Mancini
Alice MillerAdam Peter OliverConcezio Quagliato
April 19, 2012Carol A. “Mama Fuller”Fuller
Anastasia GakisWilliam E. Kozyra
Roy Thomas Shehab
April 20, 2012Marion G. DiMaggio
John Anthony Wardzinski
April 21, 2012Anita Louise Whitaker
May 4, 2012Norbert John Nowak
Thomas Charles NuttleVincent Anthony Sisti, Sr.
May 5, 2012Stanley John Guitar
Thomasella Mary LenziniConnie C. Polidan
Alan Stefani
May 6, 2012Richard Joseph Donnellon
Bernice Unger
May 7, 2012Remo Rodolfo ColasanteGeorge Frank Krappitz
May 8, 2012Nina Wilkinson Gay
May 9, 2012Melissa Terese Eklund
May 10, 2012Linda Frances Allen
Ashley Veronica LangRobert Edward StickelRyan Nguyen Van Tran
May 11, 2012Keith Ernest KnowlesGeraldine M. Littke
Joanne Kathleen PrentissSteven Joseph Ragni
Bernard Zagata
May 12, 2012Joseph Mobel Bolus
May 13, 2012Paolo Caporuscio
Tod Brian ConnollyJean Fisher
Thomas Anthony GalliGerald“Jerry” Joe Maxson
Joseph Walter PatlevicDiana Siemaszko
Harry W. Wickersham
May 14, 2012Pjeter M. Marku
Charles Eugene Shepherd
May 15, 2012Baby Twins Finazzo
Cassandra Brianne KennyMargaret Krzcystowczyk
Jean M. KsiazekHelen Kulas
Josephine I. Migliori
April 22, 2012Mathias Agnes
Agatha Lenore KayJohn Frank KuhnEric Samuel Symes
April 23, 2012George James Lambert
April 24, 2012Laura Mary McGinnis-Scott
Bradley Steven NiemanGandolfa“Delphine” Paolucci
April 25, 2012Peter Joseph Angelo
Emilia Josephine HarbertMamie Latona
Roberta Ann VernarskyTheresa Helen Wojtczak
April 26, 2012Shirley Ann BarnettAurelio Bonucchi
Giuseppe Santamaria
April 27, 2012Christine S. Affholder
Gerald Michael LatowskiThomas Hubert Rhodes
April 28, 2012Peter Michael GrossoMary Anna Rozanski
April 29, 2012James Frederick Blondell
Arnold Lee Christie
April 30, 2012Mark Gjetaj
Nicholas IvanovicJennie A. Kuehnel
Gerald Eugene MartinHelen T Szymanski
May 1, 2012Mary Virginia Bommarito
May 2, 2012Joanne Anderson
Mitchell Joseph Haddad Sr. Mary Madeleine O’Sullivan
Nelson J. Tabenske Jr.
May 3, 2012Mildred Schoenherr Acker
Anna AndrzejewskiDennis Wayne Gentry
Ioannis MerkourisOlga Sheprak
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THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY
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MANAGING EDITORLeo Moriconi 586/731-3751
ASSISTANT EDITORBarbara L. Smith
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DISTRIBUTIONTony Marchione
WRITING STAFF Esther Beaudette,
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Deadline for submitting material is the
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Italian American Cultural Society
General Membership
MeetingJune 21, 2012
6:00 pm light dinner served
ALL MEMBERSWELCOMED
