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L'Italo-Americano THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 www.italoamericano.com 15 Venice Film Festival and Ettore Scola Pay Tribute to Legendary Director Federico Fellini Continued from page 1 Oscar nominations. He has described his movie dedicated to Fellini's story and filmmaking talent as "an album of images, drawings, pieces of life and memories, including confusing and overlapping things". In 1993, when he died at the age of 73, Federico Fellini received the last of 5 Honorary Academy Awards celebrating his work at the 65th annual ceremony presented by Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni, who often played main roles in his movies. But Fellini wasn't just an extraordinary filmmaker: through his movies he made the idea, the style, the icon of "La Dolce Vita" in the city of Rome known all over the world. He is considered one of the most influential Italian directors of the 20th century, well-known for his visionary insights and widely revered as he won the highest number of Academy Awards for 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. Film Director Federico Fellini receiving the Honorary Academy Award at the 65th Annual Academy Awards in 1993 Best Foreign Language Film in history with his masterpieces La strada (1957); Le notti di Cabiria (1958); 8 ¹/² (1964); Amarcord (1976). In 1985, he was also the first non-American to be awarded the Film Society of Lincoln Center Prize for his achievements in the field of cinematic art. Italian President Giorgio Napolitano was deeply moved by the screening, and he said: "I knew Fellini. He was one of a kind, all of us simply wish he could come back. Like anyone else he was able to combine reality and imagination to represent Italy in his own original and imaginative way". The Syrian crisis: Italy condemns the slaughters, suggesting a political resolution. Pope calls for peace Continued from page 1 A declaration signed by eleven countries - among which Italy, US, France, United Kingdom and Spain - condemns the actions of the Syrian regime and calls for "a strong response" against violence, but it doesn't ratify the military action decided by the White House and opposed by Russia. Italy, as it was explained, highly values the alliance with the US but is "unable" to participate in military operations without the aegis of the UN because of Letta met with Obama and Putin its "juridical statute". Nevertheless, this doesn't mean that it doesn't condemn the use of chemical weapons or doesn't ask for such a crime to be punished." Prime Minister Enrico Letta stated that also President Putin should use "all the weapons at his disposal to find a positive solution", and that all countries should "seriously consider Pope Francis' plead for peace." Pope Francis prays for peace Recently, the Pope has addressed young people and followers of other religions on Twitter, urging them to pray for peace and announcing a day of fasting for a peaceful solution to the Syrian conflict. "Peace can overcome all barriers, because it is a value shared by all humanity", he tweeted. "I ask the international community to make any effort to promote peace through dialogue and negotiation." 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 Polenta Dinner 6:30pm at Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012). For information and 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. 24, Tues.-Italian Woman's Club meeting at The Castaway. For information: contact Rosa Stevens 310-374-4583 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. Sept. 27, Fri.-Santa Lucia Society Dinner Meeting 6:30 pm at Casa Italiana. Mass 6:00 pm St. Peter's Italian Church; Reservations: 323-257-2182. Sept. 27-29, Fri.-Sun.-The 12th Annual Galbani Cheese Italian Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles. Enter Feast from either entrance: 1651 N. Highland Ave. (between Hollywood Blvd. & Sunset Blvd.) or 1651 N. Orange Ave. (between Hollywood Blvd. & Sunset Blvd.) Hours: Friday-Sun (11am – 11pm). Cost: $5.00 – Adult General Admission, Free – Kids under 12 yrs old. For information: please email info@feastofla.org or call (818)508-0082. Oct. 4, 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.

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