Upcoming Cooking Classes
August 19th
Children's Cooking Class
Summer Harvest
Summer Harvest = zucchini and tomato time! Young chefs will learn how to master fried green tomatoes and two delicious zucchini recipes. Let's make zoodles and chocolate zucchini muffins everyone will love!
Monday, August 19th
3:45 pm
$35 Per Participant
August 20th
Adult Cooking Class
Summer Harvest
Now that summer is in full swing, come join us for a summer harvest! Learn how to make fried green tomatoes, stuffed baby eggplant (or Caponata), and very berry jelly.
Tuesday, August 20th
6:30 pm
$85 Per Participant
Upcoming Cultural Events
August 20th
Cultural Program
Tuesday, August 20th • 7:00 - 9:00pm
Mario del Monaco ~ Il Leone Dell'opera
Presented by Bill Ronayne
This lecture and video presentation will cover the legendary Italian tenor. Clips include great moments from many of his celebrated performances featuring selections from Il Trovatore, Otello, I Pagliacci, Andrea Chenier, Carmen and Aida plus the song O sole mio.
Refreshments and a light reception will follow.
August 21st
Cinema Sotto Le Stelle
Watching Italy in the 1980's through comedies: A film retrospective
Intervention
by Anton Evangelista
INTERVENTION is a slice-of-life family drama with universal themes of a young Italian-American couple in the Bronx of 1968 and the challenges they face with family, loyalty and the miracle they encounter that changes their lives forever. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the film, and will be available on Amazon Prime. Inspired by a true story, with a cast of mostly non-professional actors, the film went on to win many awards, including Best Drama and Best Film from prestigious film festivals as a dramatic film, about restoring faith in the family.
Screenings Begin at 8:00 PM (near sunset)
FILMS WILL ONLY BE SHOWN WEATHER PERMITTING. CALL AHEAD IF IN DOUBT.
Bring a Lawn Chair • Snack Bar Available • Admission is Free
Donations Welcome & Appreciated
Please park across the street at Notre Dame
August 28th
Cinema Sotto Le Stelle
Watching Italy in the 1980's through comedies: A film retrospective
Il piccolo diavolo (1988)
by Roberto Benigni
During an exorcism, father Maurice meets a little devil named Giuditta, who refuses to return to hell and decides to discover the world.
Screenings Begin at 8:00 PM (near sunset)
FILMS WILL ONLY BE SHOWN WEATHER PERMITTING. CALL AHEAD IF IN DOUBT.
Bring a Lawn Chair • Snack Bar Available • Admission is Free
Donations Welcome & Appreciated
Please park across the street at Notre Dame
September 4th
Cinema Sotto Le Stelle
Watching Italy in the 1980's through comedies: A film retrospective
Mignon è partita (1988)
by Francesca Archibugi
When her wealthy building contractor father goes on trial, 16-year-old Mignon (Céline Beauvallet) leaves Paris to visit family in Italy. The rather prim, snooty teen at first finds it difficult to fit in with her more earthy relatives, particularly as secrets are revealed about their individual dalliances. But, with the help of her lovestruck cousin Giorgio (Leonardo Ruta) and his supportive mother (Stefania Sandrelli), Mignon learns much about herself over the course of the summer.
Screenings Begin at 8:00 PM (near sunset)
FILMS WILL ONLY BE SHOWN WEATHER PERMITTING. CALL AHEAD IF IN DOUBT.
Bring a Lawn Chair • Snack Bar Available • Admission is Free
Donations Welcome & Appreciated
Please park across the street at Notre Dame
September 11th
Cinema Sotto Le Stelle
Watching Italy in the 1980's through comedies: A film retrospective
Compagni di scuola (1988)
by Carlo Verdone
Former high school friends meet for a party after 15 years, only to discover that much of the innocence and friendship is gone.
Screenings Begin at 8:00 PM (near sunset)
FILMS WILL ONLY BE SHOWN WEATHER PERMITTING. CALL AHEAD IF IN DOUBT.
Bring a Lawn Chair • Snack Bar Available • Admission is Free
Donations Welcome & Appreciated
Please park across the street at Notre Dame
October 8th
Cinema Sotto Le Stelle
Watching Italy in the 1980's through comedies: A film retrospective
Palombella Rossa (1989)
by Nanni Moretti
Because of an accident, Michele (a leader of P.C.I. and a water-polo player) loses his memory. During one water-polo match, strange guys torment him; they want him to remember his past. As the match is about to finish, he misses the penalty which would have let his team draw the match and keep the leadership.
Screenings Begin at 8:00 PM (near sunset)
FILMS WILL ONLY BE SHOWN WEATHER PERMITTING. CALL AHEAD IF IN DOUBT.
Bring a Lawn Chair • Snack Bar Available • Admission is Free
Donations Welcome & Appreciated
Please park across the street at Notre Dame
Gift Certificates Available
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