- 1207/12/2022
CINEMA SOTTO LE STELLE • Il Postino – The Postman
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueSPECIAL PROCIDA OPENING NIGHT!
Il Postino – The Postman (1995) by Massimo Troisi
Tuesday, July 12 at 8 pm
Based on true events, Il Postino portrays the story of a shy postman who develops a transformative friendship with the exiled Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. On a tiny island off the Italian coast in 1953, the postman has been given the job of delivering mail to the town’s new resident. He is astonished by the remarkable amount of mail from women that Neruda receives, and forges a relationship with the poet to learn the secret of his unlikely power over women.
Through their friendship, Neruda not only helps the shy postman capture the town’s most beautiful woman, but he also inspires the postman to see himself and his quiet fishing village in a lyrical way.
Nominated for five Academy awards, the film is a graceful masterpiece with beautiful performances by Philippe Noiret as Neruda and Massimo Troisi as Mario Ruoppolo, the postman. The film was Troisi’s dream project, and despite his failing heart, he insisted on seeing it through and ultimately died the day production wrapped.
- 1307/13/2022
Virtual Writing Workshop – “Writing Your (Summer) Memories”
Writing Your (Summer) Memories
Virtual classes on Wednesday evenings: June 22, July 13 and August 3
Instructor: Maria Giura
No experience necessary, just a notebook, pen and sense of curiosity and fun!Wednesdays, June 22 and July 13, 7 to 8:45 pm. Summer is the warmest season of the year, but the word also means a strong beam or capstone that holds something up or together. At these workshops, you will have the opportunity to reflect on and write your memories of the season or of those people and things that have supported you throughout the years.
Wednesday, August 3: 7 to 9 pm: This Revision Workshop is limited to six participants who have attended at least one CB Writing Workshop and have one or two pages of writing (double spaced) that they’d like constructive feedback on. The instructor’s and group’s feedback will help each participant move forward with their writing. After you register, you will be given an email address to send your two pages to the instructor by July 29.
Register for one, two, or all three workshops:
Part 1: Wednesday, June 22
Part 2: Wednesday, July 13
Part 3: Wednesday, Aug. 3 - 1807/18/2022
Children Cooking Class - KIDS MAKE GELATO!
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueMonday, July 18 • 4:00-5:00 pm
KIDS MAKE GELATO! - 1807/18/2022
Adult Cooking Class - No-bake dessert: TIRAMISU
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueMonday, July 18 • 4:00-5:00 pm
No-bake dessert: TIRAMISU - 1907/19/2022
Charlie Romo Celebrates Sinatra & Friends
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere79 Howard AvenueJoin us for Casa Belvedere’s Musica Sotte Le Stelle – an evening of fine outdoor dining and a live performance:
Their Songs, My Way – Charlie Romo Celebrates Sinatra & Friends: A Tribute to The Chairman of the Board & other Great Italian-American Voices
Tuesday, July 19 • 6:30 to 9:30 pm; doors open at 6 pm
Come savor fine dining “al fresco” style while Rome celebrates the music of “The Voice” Frank Sinatra and other classic Italian-American singers. The award-winning contemporary crooner will perform timeless standards and classic songs from the Sinatra songbook and more in this special appearance! Added bonus: mesmerizing views of New York City’s Harbor and the Verrazzano Bridge as a backdrop! Reserve now – this event will sell out quickly! In the event of rain, the show will be presented indoors, and tables will be combined to hold 10 people each.$125 members, $135 non-members (tax and gratuities included)
Four-course dinner includes wine and soft drinks.