Paint & Sip with Ciao and Cello Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7 pm; doors open 6:45 pm. Cost: $70 members, $75 non-members. Price includes one glass of wine.
The Ciao and Cello girls are switching things up and bringing a paint-and-sip experience to Casa Belvedere! Each guest will learn step-by-step how to paint lemons on an 8x10 canvas. Painting supplies are included.
Each guest will receive one complimentary glass of wine. A wine and cheese bar will be open for additional refreshments.
Premier Launch of author Paul Moses’ latest book The Italian Squad, The True Story of the Immigrant Cops Who Fought the Rise of the Mafia. Tuesday, June 13 7 to 9 pm; doors open 6:30 pm
Cost includes complimentary pasta. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author.
Candlelight Dinner and Concert: “Two Guitars as an Orchestra” by MoNo Guitar Duo Tuesday, June 20, 2023 7 pm to 10 pm $90 members, $100 non-members
All-inclusive Live Concert and Dinner; price includes buffet dinner, wine and gratuities.
Experience a magical evening in a room filled with candlelight while enjoying the music of Italian Giuseppe Molino and Polish Anna Krystyna Nowicka. "Two Guitars as an Orchestra" is a romantic musical journey where they share all the richness and elegance of two classical guitars with the audience.
The concert begins with pieces that represent their roots - all original works for guitar duo written by Italian, Polish and Spanish composers. It continues with the sweetest and most passionate sounds from Italy, Spain and South America, which includes their transcriptions of works by Rossini, Morricone, Piazzolla and more.
“Like full-bodied wine, we want our performances to deliver a myriad of emotions sip by sip. This is how we wish to communicate our passion for music with the audience.”
Musica Sotto le Stelle Maria Venuto and Vinnie Medugno Tuesday, June 27 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm – doors open at 6 pm
Four-course dinner includes wine and soft drinks.
Come and savor fine dining 'al fresco' style while enjoying the music of Maria Venuto and Vinnie Medugno – and get ready to dance!
Maria Venuto is the daughter of Italian dance music legend Angelo Venuto, of the famous Caleps Entertainment family. Music is clearly in the blood, and Maria performs classic Italian hits alongside her long-time friend Vinnie Medugno.
Medugno is a known radio personality on 77 WABC and singer in his own right. He performs hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
When teamed up together, the two perform their renditions of iconic Italian classics including their widely received and internationally renowned remake of the Al Bano and Romina Power classics Ci Sarà and Felicita!
Join us for a great night of music featuring these two dynamic performers who are proud of their heritage and culture. They perform everything from ballads to dance music and so much more.
Added bonus: mesmerizing views of New York City's Harbor and the Verrazzano Bridge as a backdrop. Reserve now because this event will sell out quickly! If it rains, the dinner and show will be presented indoors.
Chef Event at Casa Belvedere
Getting Saucy with Giovanna Gambino Thursday, June 29, 7 to 9 pm
Spend an evening with Giovanna aka Joanne Gambino, head chef, owner and operator of Giovanna’s in Freehold, NJ; the chef for ‘Sicilian Nights’ at Angelina restaurant; and featured chef on the show “Unique Eats” when she cooked for Enoteca Maria. Giovanna will share her delicious tried-and-true short cuts to preparing sauce; guests will enjoy samples!