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November | November | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 - BUON NATALE: Unexpected Stories Behind Beloved Holiday Traditions
7:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/04/2020 
BUON NATALE: Unexpected Stories Behind Beloved Holiday Traditions.
with Carla Gambescia Discover the surprising backstories behind some of our most cherished holiday traditions from Saint Nicholas (Babbo Natale) and the nativity to candy canes and Christmas lights. We’ll explore how both the pagan and Christian magically merged into the holiday that we celebrate today as well as a few less familiar uniquely Italian customs such as the Epiphany and wearing red underwear! Intrigued?!? Andiamo! Join us, and let’s celebrate Natale and Capodanno together. Award-winning author, lecturer and photographer, Carla Gambescia, will be our guide to the holiday festivities! About the Speaker: Carla Gambescia is the author of La Dolce Vita University: An Unconventional Guide to Italian Culture from A to Z, Silver Prize winner of “Best Travel Book of the Year” awarded by the North American Travel Journalists Association. A regular lecturer on topics of Italian cultural interest, Carla has written about and toured every region of Italy on foot or by bicycle and curates the photoblog Postcards from the Boot.
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6 | 7 - Adult Cooking Class – Eggplant Caponata
7:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/07/2020 
EGGPLANT CAPONATA Caponata is a Sicilian sweet and sour version of ratatouille. It makes a delicious topping for bruschetta and a great make-ahead appetizer for any occasion.
| 8 - Children’s Cooking Class – Eggplant Rollatini
4:00 PM-5:30 PM 12/08/2020 
Eggplant Rollatini Let’s have fun with this authentic Italian dish. Slices of eggplant are wrapped around a ricotta cheese mixture then baked with tomato sauce. It is a great vegetarian comfort food dish but also rich, and yes, soooo yummy!
| 9 | 10 - Presepio Unveiling – Live on Facebook
6:00 PM-7:00 PM 12/10/2020  Il Presepio Della Solidarietà We are set to unveil our annual display of “Il Presepio Della Solidarietà” – The FDNY 9/11/01 Solidarity Crèche, on Thursday, December 10th at 6:00 pm. Join us LIVE ON FACEBOOK for:
• Presepio Unveiling, Blessing, and Presentation
• Christmas Tree Lighting A gift of friendship and solidarity from the Naples, Italy Chamber of Commerce to The New York City Fire Department in honor of the victims of 9/11 and the brave Firefighters, Police and EMS workers who sacrificed their lives to save others!
| 11 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/11/2020-01/10/2021  An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
| 12 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/12/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
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13 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/13/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
| 14 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/14/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
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10:00 AM 12/15/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
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10:00 AM 12/16/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
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10:00 AM 12/17/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome. - Pop Go the Holidays!
7:00 PM-9:00 PM 12/17/2020 
Pop Go the Holidays!
with Amy Zavatto Make great Prosecco cocktails—and learn about the world’s most popular Italian bubbly with drinks author Amy Zavatto Do you know the difference between Prosecco and Champagne? Have you ever seen the stunning, hand-harvested, near vertical Cartizze vineyards of Prosecco’s DOCG region in the Veneto? Did you know that paying attention to a few simple (but sometimes cleverly hidden!) words on a Prosecco label can make you more savvy when selecting just the right sparkling for your occasion? Are you ready to be convinced that bubbles make everything (especially cocktails) better?! In this hands-on cocktail class, wine and spirits journalist and Staten Island resident Amy Zavatto, the author of Prosecco Made Me Do It: 60 Seriously Sparkling Cocktails, will take you on a sparkling tour through the effervescent world of Prosecco, from where and how its made, its fascinating history, to (most important!) how to properly pop a bottle and to use it to make several great cocktails for any celebration. Join in the bubbly fun as Amy teaches you about the world’s most popular sparkling wine, and helps you to find a few new favorite bubble-based tipples with which to toast this holiday season.
| 18 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/18/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
| 19 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/19/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
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20 - “My Dad Can Cook” Christmas Special Episode
10:00 AM-11:30 AM 12/20/2020  Join James and his daughters, Rosemary and Sophia, on Facebook live as they prepare sweet treats to be enjoyed with family and friends during the Christmas Season. Christmas Biscotti 🎄 Pignoli Cookies 🎄 Grandma Susie’s Sesame Cookies 🎄 Struffoli 🎄 Espresso Martini - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/20/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
| 21 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/21/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
| 22 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/22/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
| 23 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/23/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
| 24 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/24/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
| 25 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/25/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
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10:00 AM 12/26/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
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10:00 AM 12/27/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
| 28 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/28/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
| 29 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/29/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
| 30 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/30/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
| 31 - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà – EXHIBIT
10:00 AM 12/31/2020-01/10/2021 An Extraordinary Exhibit Not To Be Missed. On public display outside Casa Belvedere from Dec. 11th – Jan. 10th. The Solidarity Crèche was a gift by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department post the 9/11/01 tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Each of the 120 pieces is hand-crafted by Italian artisans with meticulous attention to detail to honor the brave NYC firefighters, EMS & Police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. It has been on loan to Casa Belvedere since 2011, courtesy of the International Columbia Association of the FDNY. This is a unique Creche’ that rivals that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in its scope, breathe, warmth, and heartfelt storytelling. It is not to be missed. Drive-bys are welcome.
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