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“Sharing a Past to Build a Future”
IACN
Volume 23
Number 4
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ITALIAN
AMERICAN
Community News
April 2015
18th Annual
St. Joseph's Table
Rosalba Pisaturo
Where to find it
For Your Information.......................2
Membership News...........................3
Pagina Italiana..................................4
Feature Stories.................................5
Culture..........................................8, 9
IACC Calendar...............................11
The Italian American
Community News is the monthly
publication of the Italian
American Community Center
150 Frank DiMino Way,
Rochester, NY 14624-1128
Tel: (585) 594-8882
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Front to back: Knights of Columbus, Father Scott Caton and Gerry Pellegrino
This year's St. Joseph's Table was a
great success thanks to all the volunteers
who organized both the religious ceremony and the display table with great care
and a lot of attention to every detail from
beginning to end. The celebration began at
the St. Padre Pio Chapel with Holy Mass
celebrated by Father Scott Caton and the
Father Beatini Choir which sang selected
pieces both in Italian and in English.
In the church packed to capacity, the
Knights of Columbus from St. Jude the
Apostle Church, led the procession with
much dignity and décor.
After Mass everyone joined at the Italian American Community Center to view
an amazing St. Joseph's Table which had
been assembled by Ennio Santoleri, and
later blessed by Father Caton. The variety
of many traditional meatless foods, pre(Continued on page 3)
Two Amazing
Performers at the IACC
in April and May
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IACC
April Events
1 Karaoke
8 Luncheon
8 Karaoke
10 Michaél Castaldo
in Concert
15 IACC General
Membership Meeting
15 Karaoke
16 Italian Cinema
22 Luncheon
22 Karaoke
24 Seafood Dinner
29 Karaoke
Italian American
Community Center
150 Frank DiMino Way
Rochester, New York 14624-1128
Gene Ferrari
Michaél Castaldo
The Italian American Community
Center will feature Michaél Castaldo
for a dinner concert on Friday, April
10, 2015 and another
dinner show "Vegas
Forever" starring Gene
Ferrari will be held on
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Michaél is the livRochester, NY
ing
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thentic Italian culture
for modern Americans.
A native of Calabria,
Michaél Castaldo is
an accomplished pop
crossover singer of
his native songs and a
purveyor of his family
made, heirloom Italian luxury products in
the United States.
Gene Ferrari has been described by
many reviewers as “The Voice with a
Heart” and is the heir apparent to the romantic singers of yesteryear. But Ferrari
has a fresh approach and style all his own,
which has people of all ages gravitating
back for more of his music. Dark haired
and handsome, the mature good looks,
continental charm and supple voice of
this proud Italian-American have made
him a favorite, both as a headliner and
opening act. He is not just another singer;
and Gene has been classified as one of the
best interpreters of any song he chooses
to sing.
Plans are under way for the
Italian American Community
Center's 2015 Festa Italiana. Save
the dates of Thursday - Saturday,
July 16, 17, 18 for this fun filled
family event.
This year’s star attraction will
be Pino Gioia, direct from Italy for
your listening enjoyment (check
him out on youtube). Many other
popular local bands and performers are being scheduled. Stay
tuned!
Good times
the Italian way!
For Your Information
IACC General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 pm
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April 2015
Membership News
Message from the President
Dear Members and Friends of the IACC,
I want to share with you the news that Villa Capri
will soon become a reality. We have closed the deal with
Mr. Spaziano, AKA Atlantic Funding & Real Estate,
LLC. on the sale of 4.7 acres east of the IACC building. As you will remember, we reached this agreement
to sell the parcel to Mr. Spaziano to satisfy and clear
a lawsuit which was commenced against the IACC by
Atlantic Funding. We believe that Villa Capri will be a
beautiful additional to the IACC campus and the Padre
Pio Chapel, and such an addition will be beneficial in
many different ways.
Joe Sirianni
Soon all the snow will be a memory, spring will
warm our hearts and a new building will be built and
occupied. There are many events planned to be held during the year. I like to
remind you that our annual Festa Italiana will take place on July 16, 17 and
18 and per contractual obligations, we will partner with Festa Italia. Based on
last year’s experience, we pray that God will bless us with good weather for
the three days. Some changes are being made, as we want to offer our guests
the opportunity to savor good food, enjoy good music and be able to have a
good time the Italian way. More information will follow.
As you will notice, the IACC will hold different kinds of events. Well
known artists will provide the melodies of the past, romantic music, and the
opportunities to dance and have a good time.
We encourage you to patronize the cultural events that will be organized
by the Cultural Committee. For those of you who are interested in learning
the Italian language or want their children to learn it, we are offering different
classes at different levels to accommodate all age groups.
As always we appreciate your volunteerism and your patronage.
May God bless you and the IACC.
Sincerely,
Joe Sirianni, President
St. Joseph's Table (Continued from page 1)
pared and donated by many volunteers
was proof of the old St. Joseph's Table
tradition. From minestre di lenticchie,
pasta con sarde, frittate of many different
vegetables, riso con ceci, verdure and an
abundant variety of desserts, everyone
had plenty to taste and savor. At the end of
the event, as the guests were leaving they
were also offered bread and an orange
as the tradition calls for. It was a truly
blessed day for everyone who attended
the event and for the many friends of
the IACC who worked countless hours
to make this event a great success. Our
appreciation goes to Amy Preziosi and
Amalia Plantone for coordinating the Religious Ceremony and to Rosa L'Abbate
and her crew of wonderful volunteers in
the kitchen for the preparation and the
supervision of the food.
For the first time this year the event initiated a Food Drive to help FOODLINK.
The food collection area will be displayed
in the Lobby of the IACC for one month,
from March 15th to April 15th. We invite
anyone who comes to the Center to bring
some non perishable items to donate to
FOODLINK.
FOOD DRIVE to benefit
FOODLINK
Welcome New Members
Diana Apostolova
Honorable James Piampiano
President Joe Sirianni welcomes new
member Diana Apostolova at the IACC
Wednesday Luncheon.
From left: Board Member
Ed Merante sponsors new member
Antonio DeRosa
New Member
Rino Pappano
For residents of Pozzallo, Sicily,
for the grace and humanity they show in
providing burials for growing numbers
of African citizens who have died trying
to emigrate to Europe. A skyrocketing
immigration crisis has seen tens of thousands rescued from the Mediterranean
Sea by Italian ships, but hundreds more
have died either in transit or shipwrecks.
Government and religious leaders see that
the victims are given proper burials.
Alessandro "Alex" Bertoni, MD
passed away on Feb. 20, 2015. Born in
Faenza, Italy, Dr. Bertoni opened a practice in the City of Rochester and another
in Gates. He had
a long standing
affiliation with
Park Ridge Hospital and Rochester
General Hospital
before retiring in
1994. Throughout
his professional
life Dr. Bertoni
was involved in many organizations including NASL
Rochester Lancers and the
Sports Car Club of America
Finger Lakes as their race
physician which included
Watkins Glen Gran Prix racing. He was also an active
member of the Casa Italiana
at Nazareth College and a
radio announcer in Italian
language and music programming. Dr.
Bertoni's involvement in The New York
State Academy of Family Physicians
substantially contributed toward the
development of the American Board of
Family Medicine, and after decades of
commitment to the advancement of family
medicine, in 1996 Dr. Bertoni was elected
to serve as President of the New York
State Academy of Family Physicians.
Condolences from the Italian American
Community Center to the Bertoni family
and to all who knew Dr. Bertoni.
Contributed by Patricia Galante
Alessandro "Alex" Bertoni, MD
sponsored by
The Italian American Community Center
Make a healthier community
by donating non perishable food items.
Donations can be dropped off in the Main Lobby of the IACC
until April 15, 2015.
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Casual Italian Cuisine
at its Finest!
The Fedele Family
April 2015
The Brook House
Supports
Italian Culture
and the
Italian
American
Community
Center
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Feature Stories
Pagina
Italiana
Caulonia: Tarantella Festival
Joseph Capogreco
Viaggiando sulla statal E I06 e a 60
Km nord ovest da Catanzaro o a I2O Km
nord—Est da Reggio Calabria un gran
tabellone scritto in quattro lingue vi da’
il benvenuto nel paese di Caulonia: Benvenuto , Welcome.
Benvenù e Willkommen a Caulonia. In
Italiano, Inglese, Francese e Tedesco. E’
questo il primo assaggio dell’ospitalita’ e
amicizia offerti da questo paese calabrese
della provincia di Reggio Calabria. E’ un
paese di appena ottomila abitanti ma la cui
storia va indietro al settimo secolo avanti
Cristo. Qualche volta il nome e’ scritto
cosi’: Kaulonia che denota l’origine del
nome greco. Ogni anno e per il I4mo
anno consecutivo, questo paese, durante
l’estate attrae migliaia di persone grazie a
un festival: Tarantella Festival. E’ questo
un festival che unisce musica calabrese
, campana e . . .italiana. . E’ ormai un
festival musicale e culturale. E’ un altro
modo di attirare turisti mettendo in mostra
e servire specialita’ calabresi come forma-
ggi, salsiccia e vino della propria terra.
Questa celebrazione avviene ogni anno
nell’ultima settimana di agosto. A questa
festa partecipano non solo i cittadini di
Caulonia, ma anche gente del nord e
del sud e anche le nuove leve sbarcate
dall’Africa dal Medio Oriente. Per le
strade del paese, l’odore pungente delle
cipolle fritte, della salsiccia o dell’aglio
si unisce o si mischia con il ritmo dei
tamburi e il ballo sfrenato della tarantella.
La partecipazione e’ quella di massa.
Giovani, anziani con il sorriso sulle labbra
vi danno l’idea della gioia e della felicita’
dei partecipanti. L’anno scorso il festival
fu artisticamente diretto dal cantante rock
napoletano Edgenio Bennato. E’ la festa
del ballo, del ritmo, dei cenoni che per
quattro giorni allieta paesani e non paesani che si dimenticano dei problesmi del
paese e dell’Italia.
Storicamente il primo nome di questo
paese era Castelvetere, poi recuperato
il nome Kaulonia nel I863. Perche’ il
nome Kaulonia con la cappa? E’ perche’
Caulonia e’ uno dei tanti paesi della
Locride colonizzati dai Greci. La Locride
comprende 41 comuni e si estende da
nord—est della Calabria tra Punta Stilo e
Capo Spartibento.
I resti delle rovine rimaste da questa
colonizzazione lo si vede dai templi e
colonne doriche rimaste in stato di abbandono. A pensare che Caulonia aveva
anche le sue monete ispirate alla antica
Grecia.
Oggi, come tante altre citta’ calabresi,
ha i suoi problemi che almeno per pochi
giorni una volta l’anno vengono dimenticati. Ma, non e’ tutto perso perche’ i
problemi rimangoono a testimoniare la
validita’ storica e artistica qualche castello
diroccato, ma anche le belle chiese: quella
della Chiesa Matrice dell’Assunta e’ del
1513, la chiesa della Badia e la Chiesa del
Rosario Valore storico e culturale. Oltre a
questo ci sono le spiagge bellissime e un
mare limpido e azurro che fa invidia alle
tante spiaggie”privilegiate’.
Da non dimenticare che Caulonia ha
dato i natali a uno ‘star’ televisivo italiano:
Marcello Cirillo, nato proprio a san Nicola
di Caulonia.
Sfrattato
Poesia di Joseph Capogreco
L’uomo, batteva la strada
trascinando
uan pesante cesta
tutta tronfia
di esser portata a spasso
e, non servire.
Dietro di lui
la moglie,
tenendo stretto al seno
un pargoletto
e, attaccata alla veste
una piccina,
che di tanto in tanto,
staccando le manine dalla
veste,
si femava stupita
ad ammirare le vetrine
piene
di cose viste per la prima
volta.
Poi, quasi avesse paura
a riguardare,
volava dalla madre
e, la fissava
coi suoi occhioni blu…
L’uomo intanto,
portava al nuovo tetto,
un’altra cesta,
poi, un’altra e un’altra
ancora.
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April 2015
Feature
Stories
Culture
Pass this on to a 20 or 30-yearold that you know (Part 1)
I have been
working on a series of personal
finance articles
directed at twenty
and thirty year
olds, who, in
many ways, are
living in a more
challenging ecoJohn Ninfo
nomic world than
any generation in the recent past.
For those of us who were brought up
in the Fifties, Sixties, and even the early
Seventies, the way we learned about personal finances was by watching the way
our parents and grandparents handled
and talked about money, and always
made money matter. There were very few
classes in the high schools or colleges
on personal finances, and there weren’t
books, websites and blogs that you could
learn from.
Fortunately, there was no easy credit,
so you lived on what you made or saved,
and you couldn’t really get yourself into
unaffordable debt, unless you went to a
“loan shark.” Today some people think
most lenders and financers are loan sharks.
The other big difference was that there
was not the hyper consumerism and
relentless advertising that there is today.
For most of us in the Italian American
Community, our parents and grandparents, many of whom lived through and
remembered the Depression, were great
role models for how to save and handle
money responsibly, so we were lucky.
In this and the next column, I will list
my favorite tips for this age group to think
about, and then learn more about. If you
know someone in this age group, please
think about passing this on.
THIS ONE IS THE MOST CRITICAL. SPEND THE TIME TO EDUCATE YOURSELF AND LEARN
ABOUT PERSONAL FINANCES.
There are so many books, websites,
calculators, and blogs available to you
these days, as well as courses offered by
colleges, religious organizations and community continuing education programs.
Take the time to take advantage of these
resources. You will never regret it.
GET INTO THE HABIT NOW
OF READING ALL OF YOUR FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS. As you
go through life, but especially in your
20’s and 30’s, thoroughly read each and
every one of your financial documents,
whether it is an auto loan, home mortgage, lease, sales contract, cell phone or
internet contract, insurance policy, credit
if you’re traveling on your own. At the top ful Piccolomini Library which is inside
of the hill stands the majestic Cathedral in the Duomo. The Palazzo is described as “a
which masterpieces by Michelangelo and rare elegance” in Michelin’s Guide Book
Donatello await your visit.
and so it is. Each room in the Palazzo is
A bit of historic information about highly recommended as a “must see.”
something that happened in the Middle
If you like fountains, Fonte Gaia, the
Ages that was quite rare: in 1309 the local largest in the city, is actually a replica
government decided to translate the Stat- of the lovely original which has been
ute of Political Rules from Latin into the restored and can be seen in the museum
vernacular so that even common citizens of Santa Maria della Scala.
could understand it.
If you’re traveling on your own, do
In the Piazza del Duomo stands the include Siena. If choosing a tour, reward
Gothic Duomo. It is magnificent! Its yourself by picking one in which Siena
Museum contains some of the greatest is included. It is a memorable, enchantSienese paintings. Dominating the Pi- ing city.
azza is the red Palazzo Pubblico and its tower, Torre del
Mangia, which is 289 feet
tall from which one can get
the most beautiful and spectacular views of the city, a
superb panorama of Siena’s
rooftops and its gently rolling
countryside. However, know
reaching to the top of the
tower takes 400 steps. Both
were built during the period
1287 to 1355. The Duomo is
known for its lovely marble
pavement and the very colorPiazza del Campo
card agreement, or savings, checking or
investment account agreement, including
an employer retirement plan. It won’t
take up that much of your time. If you
don’t understand something, make sure
that you get a satisfactory answer. NO
SURPRISES!
HAVE INSURANCE. Make sure that
you have the necessary insurance with
appropriate coverage for where you are
in life. Don’t be penny wise and pound
foolish. One uninsured catastrophe can
financially wipe out you and your family
if you have one. Look into health insurance (you do need it), renters insurance if
you lease, disability insurance, life insurance if you have a family, auto insurance,
and homeowner’s insurance if you own a
home. For the most part you should not
need credit insurance for loans that you
take out, and the amount of your deductible will affect your premium.
ALWAYS HAVE AN EMERGENCY
SAVINGS ACCOUNT. During your life,
no matter what age you are, you need an
emergency savings account, (you can call
it a “solutions account” if you like that
better), which, like so many other things,
will need to be smaller or larger depending upon your life situation.
ALWAYS HAVE A FINANCIAL
PLAN. During your entire life you will
need a financial plan, and a budget, (you
can call this one a “spending plan” if you
like that better), which is the cornerstone
of any financial plan. You need to set realModels sashed along the
istic financial goals that you can achieve.
catwalks during Milan FashBelieve me, it won’t just happen.
ion Week the end of FebruSAVING IS CRITICAL AT EVERY
ary. One show that stood
AGE. Experience shows that the best way
out is the ever luxurious
to save in order to achieve the major goals
Gucci. Alessandro Michele
of your financial plan is to “pay yourself
made his debut as sole Crefirst.”Your principal savings, for things Jennifer Niejadlik
ative Director at Gucci with
like your emergency savings account,
the women's Fall/Winter
retirement, and a home down payment,
need to come from your salary before 2015/2016 collection. Michele is no stranger to
you even see it. Also, the earlier you start Gucci, he has worked within the company for more
saving, the better. If you look at one of the than 13 years. He replaced Frida Gianni who left
online calculators you will see first-hand her reign earlier than expected.
Michele's fresh looks of the luxury brand include
the power of compounding. The difference in the amount you will have at 65 if elegance with influence in romance mixed with an
you start saving $10 a week at 25, rather urban city style. Michele put his signature on the
new collection with a pleated chiffon floral dress
than 35 or 40, is shocking.
AVOID CONSUMER DEBT AS with a built-in cape, crinkled leather dresses in
MUCH AS POSSIBLE. Every dollar red and peacock blue and military-style coats with
in interest that you pay as a consumer fur trim that had an antique vintage feel to them.
is lost to you and your family forever. Leisure suits looked like they were borrowed from
You are not a business which makes a the boys so to speak with jackets and trousers that
profit and passes its interest costs on to are a bit oversized. A red dress with pleated tiers
was paired with flats for the perfect day to evening
its customers.
In our next column we will finish up dress. Birds were also part of the look on some of Gucci Collection
the clothing ranging from a
my favorite tips.
large bird motif on a dress, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR
Member
GIA Alumni Assn.
and on a below the knee “Si Parla Italiano”
skirt to a bird off center on
a sweater. It is always about
for the famous Palio, the horse-race which shoes, shoes, shoes! Fantais run in the Piazza. Here’s a great tip: You sy style footwear included
can see the Palio in a James Bond movie, whimsical furry slippers
that are more fitting for
Quantum of Solace.
RESETTING • DIAMONDS • GOLD • WATCHES • APPRAISALS
Siena developed during the Middle either a Hobbit, Nome, or Sylvia Paglia
Mt. Read / Lyell Plaza
Ages reaching its ultimate period of pros- other mystical character Anthony Paglia
1326 Lyell Avenue
perity in the 13th and 14th Century. We rather than real life wear.
Rochester, NY 14606
Adriana Paglia
can still admire its prestigious buildings Chunky rimmed eyetoday. It was an independent republic with glasses complemented
an orderly, well-structured administra- the looks. Michele incortion, thriving on trade and banking. Siena porated Gucci's famous
is also the birthplace of St. Catherine and interlocking GG logo on
is responsible for bringing the Popes back a belt worn by a few of
the models at the beginto Rome (from Avignon).
The historic section of Siena has ning and end of the show.
been declared a World Heritage site by If there is one word to
UNESCO. It is a center for the arts and is describe Gucci's new
famous for its medieval cityscape, its art, collection I would say it
and its museums. The city center is closed is: poetic.
to traffic but parking your car is made easy
Alessandro
Michele Debuts
New Gucci
Collection
Siena
Siena is
one of the
loveliest and
most popular
cities in all
of Italy. Situated in the
heart of the
high Tuscan
plateaus, it
is lined with
Mary Amabile Palmer tall palaces
and patrician mansions, all of which
converge on the famous, glorious, welcoming Piazza del Campo. The Roman
forum used to be in the Piazza. With its
yellowish brown buildings (from which
the color “sienna” is named) Siena is
encircled by massive ramparts. Its shellshaped central Piazza is known worldwide
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The 23rd Annual Gala supports the work of Catholic Family Center in helping over
33,000 of our most vulnerable neighbors achieve independence with dignity.
For tickets or more information, contact Cheryl Marshall at
(585) 262-7172 or CMarshall@cfcrochester.org.
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The St. Bernard’s Grove section of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is adjacent to the historic building that
housed the Diocese of Rochester St. Bernard’s Seminary, an educational institution where many of
the priests of our area were educated.
Today, St. Bernard’s Grove offers families the option of in-ground burial or outdoor cremation niches
in a quiet, prayerful and reflective environment on the eastside of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
You’re invited to take advantage of special savings through May 31, 2015 on pre-need purchases in
the St. Bernard’s Grove Section at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Save $150 on regularly priced $1200 single, outdoor cremation niche with bronze memorial plaque
Save $300 on regularly priced $1900 double, outdoor cremation niche with bronze memorial plaque
Save $100 per in-ground grave regularly priced at $830 single grave
www.holysepulchre.org
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
(585) 458-4110
2461 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14612
Ascension Garden
(585) 697-1122
1900 Pinnacle Road
Henrietta, NY 14467
April 2015
Call (585) 458-4110 to set up an appointment and tour of St. Bernard’s Grove to receive your special
offer pricing. Or you can use the tear off section below to request additional information. Mail the
completed form to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 2461 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612.
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Culture
Cultural Committee
Update
Rosalba Pisaturo
The IACC Cultural Committee welcomes our new members, Susan Carmen
Duffy, Mary Joyce D’Aurizio, Katie
Fischer, Amalia Plantone, Richard Santo,
Gaetano Scollo, Daniela Varone, Marisa
Vattana, and Ida Wilder. The Cultural
Committee will assist in promoting more
cultural activities for the community and
for students of Italian from area High
School Districts. Several activities for
our members and for the community at
large are in the planning. Our goal is to
make the Richard DiMarco Library more
accessible to anyone who is interested in
learning more about our Italian history
and culture. The library now holds an
impressive collection of materials, both
in Italian and in English, on every aspect
of Italian art, history and literature.
The Spring 2015 classes of Italian
will begin on March 24th and they will
be taught by Marisa Vattana and Daniela
Varone. In the hope that more young
people become involved and interested in
the Italian American Community Center
we will continue with a social hour at the
IACC for all the teachers of Italian in the
area. After two successful events sponsored in the past, the teachers are showing
more interest and can assist us in creating
more activities for their students. Two
essay awards on topics related to Italian
culture have been approved by the Cultural Committee and will be announced
to High School students of Italian in the
Fall 2015. Plans are being made also to
offer classes on cooking, wine making,
dancing and book reading.
The next Italian Cinema Night is
Thursday, April 16th at 7:00pm with the
film “Lo Smemorato di Collegno” - “The
Amnesiac” (1962) by Sergio Corbucci.
A photography Exhibit by photographer
Gaetano Scollo will be on display from
March 27th to April 24th in the second
floor gallery. An “Art and Charity Night”
was held on Friday, March 27th with a
book signing of Gaetano Scollo’s latest
publication “Trazzera.” Proceeds from
the book signing and the sales of any
works were donated to the Mary Cariola’s
Children Center.
If you have any suggestions or would
like to become a member of the Cultural
Committee, please contact Rosalba Pisaturo at 259-1405. Volunteers are always
welcome.
IACC 2015
18th Annual Women
of the Year Awards
May 22, 2015
Call for Nominations
The purpose of the Women of the Year Award program is to identify
the positive contributions of women in our community. We invite you to
nominate exceptional women you may know from your business, church,
school, or other professional or personal affiliation. The Women of the Year
Awards will be presented at an Award Dinner Ceremony on Friday, May
22, 2015 at the Italian American Community Center.
One award in each of the following categories will be presented:
Civic Affairs/Government Education Fine Arts Lifetime Achievement Award
Presidential
Completed nomination forms must be postmarked by April 10, 2015.
The Women of the Year Award recipients will be selected from all the eligible nominees. The winners must be present at the Ceremony to accept
the Award. Previous Award Recipients are not eligible for nomination. To
be eligible the nominee must be a resident of the Greater Rochester Area
(including Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, Ontario and Orleans counties)
and have some Italian ancestry. We encourage you to forward this Call for
Nominations to others in your company, agency or organizations.
Guidelines for Nominations and Application Procedures can be obtained
by calling the IACC office at (585) 594-8882 or by visiting our website at:
www.iaccrochester.org.
For more information contact Chairperson Rosalba Pisaturo at rjpgsl@
rit.edu
All nominations must be submitted by April 10 and all completed application forms must be postmarked by April 24th. Applications received
or postmarked after April 24th will not be considered. Mail all completed
applications to:
Italian American Community Center
18th Annual Women of the Year Awards
150 Frank DiMino Way,
Rochester, NY 14624
101 Despatch Dr.
(corner of Washington)
in East Rochester
585-249-1000
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April 2015
Culture
Greece Public
Teacher Nominated
for Tony Award
Rosalba Pisaturo
JUDITH RANALETTA is a career, Rochester-area
public high school teacher turned national clinician and
spokesperson for arts education who built an internationally renowned musical theater program in a local
school that previously had no auditorium. Now, over
600 of Ranaletta’s former students - including Broadway’s Kara Lindsay (Wicked’s Glinda), Nikki Renee
Daniels (Book of Mormon’s Nabulungi), Donna Lynne
Champlin (Sweeney Todd), Joe Reid (If/Then), and Jim
Augustine (Thoroughly Modern Millie), currently producing partner to 4-time Tony-Winner Hal Luftig - are
joining forces to nominate this outstanding teacher for
the first-annual EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE EDUCATION AWARD to be announced during the June 7 live
telecast of the 2015
TONY AWARDS.
Created to celebrate the “dedicated
professionals who
discover talented
students, nurture
them, inspire them,
and set them off on
a lifelong journey as
theatre supporters
and professionals,”
the Tony’s Excellence in Theatre
Education Award
includes a $10,000
cash prize for the
Judith Ranaletta
winning teacher’s
current institution (Rochester Lyric Opera where Ranaletta now serves as Resident Director overseeing the
Accanto apprenticeship-learning program), two roundtrip tickets to NYC, and recognition during CBS’s 2015
Tony Awards to be aired live on June 7, 2015.
JUDITH RANALETTA received her Master Degree
in Vocal performance from Ithaca College and did her
post-graduate work in Voice at the Eastman School of
Music and the Vocal Arts Symposium in Spoletto, Italy.
Judith’s students have gone on to achieve successful
careers in the Performing Arts, on Broadway, in National
Tours, in opera, on international recording labels, and
in film and television. Judith has twice been honored
with the Presidential Arts Scholar Outstanding Teacher
Award, once by President George H. Bush, and most
recently, by President Barack Obama. She has also been
awarded Outstanding Music Educator by the Rochester
Philharmonic Orchestra, and recognized by NYS County
Legislator, Maggie Brooks, for her Outstanding Artistic
contributions to the Rochester community.
Judith’s students have worked on more than 30 broadway shows over the past two decades, more than 25
national tours, and at more than 50 nationally recognized
theaters. Judith’s students are also theater instructors at
more than 30 k-12 schools and 10 colleges, including:
Harvard, NYU/Tisch, and the Yale School of Drama.
For additional information, please visit www.
TONY4RAN.com/nomination and www. Facebook.
com/TONY4RAN.
Photography Exhibit by Gaetano Scollo
Rosalba Pisaturo
Gaetano Scollo
The photographer Gaetano Scollo, a native of Gela, Sicily, will exhibit his works
at the IACC.
A trip around the world with Gaetano
Scollo to discover through his lens hidden places and faces of Italy, USA, Kenia
and Mexico. The exhibit of photographs
"Walking on the street-photographs around
the worlds'' will be on display at the IACC
from March 27 to April 24, 2015 on the
second floor Gallery.
Gaetano will also exhibit his latest
publication “Trazzera,” which is a photographic journey throughout four different parts of the world, Italy, USA, Kenia
and Mexico with a common denominator:
Humanity. The book was published in
Italy and presented by Gaetano last month
during a tour of Torino, Milano, Roma,
Catania, Palermo, Gela and Benevento. The
presentation at the IACC is the first in the
USA. Proceeds from the silent auction and
from the sale of books and photographs will
benefit the Mary Cariola's Children Center
and the IACC. The Gallery exhibit will be
open Monday to Saturday from 12:00 noon
to 5:00pm; and Sunday from 12:00 noon to
3:00pm. The Italian American Community
Center is proud to sponsor and support
Gaetano Scollo in Rochester.
Hours: 9-5pm
By Appointment
JOHN J. PISATURO
Attorney at Law
Telephone (585) 352-8818
Union Place Plaza
Fax (585) 352-3948
380 South Union Street
pisaturolaw@yahoo.com Spencerport, NY 14559
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St. Joseph's Table
Father Scott Caton blessing the St. Joseph's table and the alter
Gates Amita Club 53th Annual Spring Party
DiPonzio Funeral
Home, Inc.
Family Owned Since 1931
Medicaid and Pre-Need Counseling
Members of the IACC
Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Diplomat Party House, 1956 Lyell Ave. Honoring Gates
Police Chief James Vandrederode; Guest Speaker, Gates Supervisor Mark Assini;
Master of Ceremony, Former Gates Supervisor - Ralph Esposito; The Civic Endeavor
Cash Award, Gates Garden Club; Cash Bar 6:30PM , Buffet Dinner with wine 7:00PM
Sweets and Coffee – 10:00PM, Music by Franco Gallelli
Donation $27.00, For tickets call Vice President, Mark Assini 247-6100
President, Quintino Di Cesare 247- 6601, or mail a check payable to Gates Amita
Club,14 Gemini Cir. Rochester, NY. 14606, deadline Saturday, May 2, 2015
Dominic A. DiPonzio
Christopher B. DiPonzio Joseph D. DiPonzio
219 Spencerport Road 429-6700
(Across from St. Theodore’s Church)
“Benvenuti a Tutti!”
Authentic Italian
Bacco’s Ristorante
Let’s
Build
Your
Project
(Left to right) • Valerie Gautieri Tidwell • Vito J. Gautieri, Jr. and
son Vance • Vito J. Gautieri, Sr. • Michael A. Fasano
• Victor J. Gautieri and son Nicholas
Together!
Construction completed in 2008.
Conveniently located near
Downtown Cultural Events
Authentic Italian Dishes • Homemade Desserts
Exceptional Service • Charming Ambience
Serving Dinner Tuesday - Saturday
It was an honor for
our company to
build the Chapel
for Olindo & Filomena
DiFrancesco
Offices of V. J. Gautieri Constructors, Inc. with office space
donated to the Boy Scouts and the Paolo Busti Cultural
Foundation.
V.J. Gautieri Constructors, Inc.
45 Liberty Street · P.O. Box 322 · Batavia, NY 14021-0322
Phone: 585-343-0852 · Fax: 585-343-4601 · Web Site: www.gautieri.com · e-mail: info@gautieri.com
(585) 343-0852
Bring your own wine, no corkage fee on Tuesday and Wednesday nights
Reservations recommended
263 Park Ave | 442-5090
baccosristorante.com
Private Parking in the Back
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Building Success Since 1954
Photo by Nino Cusanno
Vito & Marjorie Gautieri are IACC Members
April 2015
2015 Calendar of Events
The public is welcome to all events.
For Your Convenience, Please Cut Out and Save
or Send Your E-Mail Address to editor@iaccrochester.org
to Receive Event Info
APRIL
1 Karaoke
8 Luncheon
8 Karaoke
10 Michaél Castaldo in Concert
15 IACC General
Membership Meeting
15 Karaoke
16 Italian Cinema
22 Luncheon
22 Rochester Rhinos
Welcome Home Dinner
22 Karaoke
23 Rochester Flash
Welcome Home Dinner
24 Seafood Dinner
29 Karaoke
MAY
1 Marian Celebration
3 Gene Ferrari Dinner Show
6 Luncheon
6 Karaoke
13 Karaoke
20 Luncheon
20 Membership Meeting
20 Karaoke
21 Italian Cinema
22 Women of the Year
27 Karaoke
JULY
1 Luncheon
1 Karaok
8 Karaoke
10 Prelude to Festa Italiana
15 Luncheon
15 IACC General
Membership Meeting
15 Karaoke
16,17,18 Festa Italiana
22 Karaoke
29 Luncheon
29 Karaoke
OCTOBER
7 Luncheon
7 Karaoke
11 Wine Bus Tour
14 Karaoke
16 Reverse Raffle
21 Luncheon/
21 IACC General
Membership Meeting
21 Karaoke
24 Vendemmia
28 Karaoke
31 Halloween Party
AUGUST
5 Karaoke
12 Luncheon
12 Karaoke
16 Ferragosto Picnic
19 IACC General
Membership Meeting
19 Karaoke
26 Luncheon
26 Karaoke
NOVEMBER
4 Luncheon
4 Karaoke
11 Karaoke
13 Veterans/Volunteer
Appreciation
18 Luncheon
18 IACC General
Membership Meeting
18 Karaoke
25 Luncheon
25 Karaoke
JUNE
2 Festa Della Repubblica
3 Luncheon
3 Karaoke
5 St. Anthony
10 Karaoke
17 Luncheon
17 IACC General
Membership Meeting
17 Karaoke
18 Italian Cinema
20 IACC Monte Carlo Night
24 Karaoke
SEPTEMBER
2 Karaoke
9 Luncheon
9 Karaoke
16 IACC General
Membership Meeting
16 Karaoke
23 Luncheon
23 Karaoke
30 Karaoke
All events subject to change
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2 Luncheon
2 Karaoke
9 Karaoke
11 St. Lucy TBT
12 Christmas Gala
16 Luncheon
16 IACC General
Membership Meeting
16 Karaoke
20 Brunch with Santa
30 Luncheon
31 New Year’s Eve Party
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