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THURS DAY,   S EPTEMBER  5,   2013  L'Italo-Americano PAGE  15 Elite Team Gathers To Prevent Pompeii's Second Downfall Continued from page 1 per i Beni Archeologici of Naples Pompeii and the and International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (Iccrom), part of the UNESCO, with the ambitious purpose of making Pompeii a world-leading research center on the preservation and restoration of ancient architecture. The mission of the German team is likely to become a benchmark, just like Giuseppe Fiorelli's excavations in the 19th century represented a new approach to archeological excavation all over the Mediterranean area. It is based on the idea of starting a long-term conservation project to protect the precious remains, as well as on the opportunity for new professionals in the field of archaeology to be trained directly on this world heritage site. Thanks to the cooperation of institutions, universities and sponsors' financial support, the Pompeii Sustainable Preservation Project aims at promoting the research and increasing the inter- Attention Clubs and Organizations! your Calendar item submissions are welcome. Items are due no later than three weeks prior to the date of the event. They may be emailed to linda@italoamericano . All submissions must include: Event, date, time and address of the event, brief description, as well as a phone number or website for additional information. Subject to editor's review and space availability. Not all items submitted will be published. Pompeii was mostly destroyed and buried under 13 to 20 feet of ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD est of both prospective stakeholders and public opinion. The School of Geography and the Environment at the University of Oxford, the Istituto Superiore per la Conservazione e il Restauro of the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities, the Department for Ancient History of the LudwigMaximilians-Universität Munich, the German Archaeological Institute in Rome, the University of Pisa and the Istituto per i Beni Archeologici e Monumentali of the National Research Council will work as partners to restore Pompeii's crucial role in the international debate concerning the preservation and the opening of ancient monuments to the public. Piano, Rubbia, Abbado and Cattaneo named lifetime Italian senators Continued from page 1 Since 1970 he worked as a Professor at Harvard University for 18 years, running a number of tests relating to weak interactions that earned him the Nobel Prize. His current researches are focused on future energy supplies and on the development of new technologies to create renewable energy sources. Music conductor Claudio Abbado made his debut in 1960 at La Scala in Milan, his native city. In his career he has directed The music conductor Carlo Abbado the Vienna State Opera, the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, and the EU Youth Orchestra, receiving many international awards. In the US he has worked for the New York Philharmonic, and he also was The researcher Elena Cattaneo the main guest conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1982 to 1986. Dr. Elena Cattaneo, Pharmacy graduate and PhD in Biotechnology, has continued her studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where she is currently working on stem cells and primordial forms of the brain. Sept. 6, Fri.-San Trifone Society Dinner Meeting. 6pm mass followed by dinner and meeting at Casa Italiana. Dinner is $15 per person. For information call Mike Foschetti (323) 257-0302. Sept. 8, Sun.-Santo Padre Pio Society- Rosario a San Padre Pio at St. Peter's Italian Church (1039 N. Broadway, Los Angeles), 10:30 a.m. For information please call President Maria Bruno at (818) 241-4672. Sept. 8, Sun.– Mother Cabrini Chapel & Library Open House (3801 Scott Road, Burbank, CA). 9 am to 1 pm hosted by Santa Barbara/Ventura District. For information contact Carmelo Sabatella at 626 372-7812. Sept. 8, Sun.– ICF Mother Cabrini Chapel & Library Committee Meeting at 1 pm. (3801 Scott Road, Burbank, CA). For information contact Carmelo Sabatella at 626 372-7812. Sept. 11, Wed.-St. Anthony Dinner Meeting 6:30 pm at Casa Italiana. Reservations: Johnny: 213-250-2464. Sept. 13, Fri.-Concert: un Raggio Di Sole - Giovani Artisti Pugliesi Cantano Sotto Le Stelle di Los Angeles. At Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012). A group of 6 talented youths (ages 12-18) from Italy will perform in a music concert under the direction of renowned vocal coach maestro and soprano Ida Decenvirale of Bari, Italy. Time: 7:30pm. Program will end with a special performance by soprano Ida Decenvirale. Reception to follow the concert. Cost is $20.00 per person with advance reservation and $25 per person at the door. Concert organized by Maria Bruno, President of the San Padre Pio Society. Make your reservations early by calling Maria Bruno at (818) 2414672. Sept. 15, Sun.-Italian Cultural Arts Council ~ Presents ~Cinema Italiano at Bowers Museum (2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706). Film: City of Women (1980) "La città delle donne", Rated R. Comedy | Drama - April 1981 (USA). Italian with English Subtitles. In the state-of-the art, ultra deluxe Norma Kershaw Auditorium. COST: Adults $10, Students: $5 (no need to RSVP). Arrival: 1:30- 2:00 pm, Reception/Refreshments. Seating in Auditorium: 1:45 pm, Program Begins: 2:00 pm. For information (714) 567-3600. Sept. 15, Sun.-Feast of Padre Pio. Santo Padre Pio Society Officers, Committee and President Maria Bruno invite the Italian community to participate in the celebration of the feast to honor San Padre Pio. Mass 11:00am (St. Peter's Italian Church, 1039 No. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012) with Ave Maria to be performed by Ida Decenvirale, followed by procession and Dinner Dance at Casa Italiana. Music by Duo Domino. $50 per person; $25 for Children 3-11 years of age. For information and reservations call President Maria Bruno at (818) 241-4672 around the hours of 9 am or 9pm. Sept. 18, Wed.- Italian American Lawyers Association Meet Deans of Law School Night at Casa Italiana, 1051 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, $35 members and affiliates. Rsvp at iala07@yahoo.com or (213) 891-4845. Sept. 19, Thurs.-Federated Italo-Americans of Southern California General Meeting at Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012). 7:00pm Dinner ($15 pp), 8:00pm Meeting. Please RSVP by Monday before meeting to: Maria Borgese (818) 846-5764, Palmie Crispie (818) 246-5749 or annpotenza@aol.com. Sept. 21, Sat.-Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Victorio's Ristorante, 10901 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726. Sept. 23, Mon.- ICF Branch #67 Dinner Meeting 6pm at Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012). $15.00 per person. For reservations contact: Nick M. D'Egidio (President) (562) 947-2819, Guy Masciotra (Life Member Emeritus, Past President) (818) 848-1862, or Pat Mages (Recording Secretary) (805) 4929658. Sept. 25, Wed.-Abruzzesi & Molisani di California Dinner Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Villa Scalabrini. The cost of the dinner is $15.00. For reservations, please call Adelio Di Gregorio at (818) 985-0951 or Sam Petrilli at (818) 768-1956.

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