La Canzone Napoletana - Celebrating the Neapolitan Song A two-part event at Casa Belvedere
Naples was born of song which remains embedded in the heart and soul of all Neapolitans. If Naples stops singing, it will die! The Neapolitan Song is beloved throughout the world because of its melodies and strong and dramatic reflections of life. Emotional outbursts combined with heartfelt singing always move the listener. This presentation will highlight the history and cultural background of many familiar songs that showcase the attraction of “La Canzone Napoletana.” Part One on Tuesday, June 18 • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM : Video presentation and discussion by Lou Barrella and Anita Sanseverino, moderated by Beatrice Alecci. Includes Neapolitan Sfogliatelle pastry and coffee. Part Two on Tuesday, June 25 •. 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM : “Musica Napoletana Sotto le Stelle” featuring Neapolitan singer Antonio Guarna with commentary by Beatrice Alecci, Lou Barrella and Anita Sanseverino. The dinner will feature Neapolitan cuisine.-
Le Quattro Stagioni - Summer Garden Planting & Maintenance June 6 • 7:00 PM Does this sound like you? I missed the Spring planting season- Is it too late to plant? The answer is No! I go to the garden center and I am overwhelmed! What are some tried and true plant combinations that will work for my garden? I want to enjoy my garden and not become a slave to watering & weeding! What can I do? My garden is STUFFED with plants but I want more color. How can I add color without breaking the bank every year? The deer are eating everything in my garden- what can I do to reduce their damage? In this presentation, professional Landscape Designer and Garden Coach Carmen De Vito of www.gardencult.com will share her best tips for planning, planting and maintaining your summer garden. She will cover the basics of plant spacing, feeding and pruning as well as tips for keeping your garden healthy and vibrant through the summer. She will share her water saving and disease prevention techniques as well as demonstrate how to properly dead head and care for common flowering plants to keep them blooming longer and more abundantly. After the presentation, you will have an opportunity to ask specific questions about your garden or plants as time permits and take home a perennial plant from a selection curated by Carmen!
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La Dolce Lettura Book Club at Casa Belvedere June 5th from 7 to 9 pm in The Galleria
Introducing Casa Belvedere’s new “Sweet Reading” book club! Our next book will be The Next Ship Home: A Novel of Ellis Island by Heather Webb. Read the book and gather on June 5 for a discussion led by AnnMarie Cicero. The novel can be found at the following retailers Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, and the New York Public Library. -
Cooking with Celebrity Joe Causi Tuesday, May 21 • 7 to 9 pm $100 members, $125 non-members. The legendary disc jockey will demonstrate how to cook one of his family’s traditional recipes! Guests will also enjoy a buffet dinner prepared by Casa Belvedere Chef Kim Leo featuring Joe's recipes, with wine. Buffet dinner prepared by Casa Belvedere Chef Kim Leo featuring Joe Causi's recipes. Includes wine.
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Writing Your Memories: Monthly Virtual Writing Workshops with author Maria GiuraNo experience necessary: just notebook, pen, and a desire to record the past.Are there memories you want to write or (family) stories you want to record but perhaps don’t know where to begin or pick up? Maybe you have a piece of writing you’ve already started, and you would like to receive help with constructive feedback? Join us for one, some, or all of these supportive monthly workshops, which will leave you with concrete suggestions to get you closer to the truth of your own stories.During the generative workshops, you will read short, vibrant excerpts, many written by Italian-American authors, and then you’ll be given prompts to write your own original piece. All are welcome to register. The workshops are held virtually; registered participants will receive Zoom links.Revision workshops are open to those who have attended at least one Casa Belvedere writing workshop. For these workshops, you will submit in advance a writing piece (maximum 700 words) for constructive feedback.Saturday mornings 10 am to noon:
Jan. 6: RevisionFeb. 10: GenerativeMarch 16: GenerativeApril 20 RevisionMay 18: Generative June 22: Generative July 20: Revision