L'Italo-Americano

L'Italo-Americano THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014 www.italoamericano.com 19 Community Highlights: A Series of Lectures on the Wonders of Italy ROBERTO NATALINI For the whole month of January, the Museo Italo Americano of San Francisco will present a series of illustrated lectures dedicated to the quintessential beauty of Italy: "Attentive Eyes," "Historic Center of Florence," and "Venice and its Lagoon." The first of these three different appointments with the most spectacular cities of Italy, was "Attentive Eyes," a lecture by Mariella Poli, that was held last Tuesday, January 14. Presented by The Leonardo da Vinci Society, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Arts, will talk about the art and method of the exceptional photographers in this exhibit. Mariella Poli, BFA and MFA at San Francisco Art Institute, is an interdisciplinary artist working with installation which includes photography, video, and film. Her work investigates culture, identity, place, and the power of space. Her work has been exhibited in such international institutions as the National Museum of Fine Art in Hanoi, Vietnam, Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto (MART), Italy, Museo Universitario del Chopo, Mexico City, Ava working on a project using photography and Cinema concerning culture and media reflecting a span of time from 1935 to 2013. The second event to showcase the iconic beauties of Italy is "Historic Center of Florence", January 16, 2014, an Illustrated lecture by Professor Roy Willis on the wonders of central Florence from the Romanesque to the Renaissance period. He will talk about the Baptistery, the contribution of the Arti Maggiori (owner's guilds) in creating the cathedral, the triumphs of Brunelleschi and The Historic Center of Florence is also included in the UNESCO's World Heritage List Institute and the Museo ItaloAmericano, "Attentive Eyes" was an in-depth introduction to the ongoing exhibit "UNESCO Italia: The World Heritage Sites in the Work of 14 Photographers," which is on display at the Museo until next January 26. Masterpieces of creative human genius, architecture that illustrates a significant stage in human history, Gallery in Capetown, South Africa, Ca' Foscari University, Studio Barberi Arte Contemporanea in Venice, Italy, Studio La Città Gallery, Verona, Italy, International Fair for Modern Art, Art Cologne, Germany; UCCI Gallery, Madrid, Spazio Italia IIC, Los Angeles, Art Commission Gallery, San Francisco. Ms. Poli currently has been An aerial view of Piazza San Marco, Venice and its Lagoon superlative natural phenomena, areas of exceptional natural beauty–such sites are designated and protected by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Of these 981 marvels of design and nature worldwide, 49 are in Italy, more than in any other single country. The Museo Italo-Americano and the Italian Cultural Institute are currently exhibiting images of Italy's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, seen through the lenses of several pre-eminent Italian photographers. Mariella Poli, interdisciplinary artist and Professor at the California College of the Michelangelo's tomb for the Medici. Professor Willis is one of the most popular, interesting and lively lecturers presented by the Museo. To conclude the series, the lecture "Venice and Its Lagoon" will be presented next Thursday, January 23, 2014. On this occasion Professor Roy Willis will talk about Venice as a refuge from the Barbarian invasions, the creation of a trading empire from the Adriatic to Constantinople, the Doge's palace and the great houses on the Grand Canal, and the churches—the last triumphs in the eighteenth century of Canaletto and the Grand Tour to Venice. All lectures will be at the Museo Italo Americano in Fort Mason Center, 7:00 PM. Admission is $5 for Museo Members, $10 for non-members. RSVP to (415) 673-2200. SELLING HOMES THROUGHOUT THE BAY AREA Adele Della Santina "The Right Realtor makes all the difference." 650.400.4747 AdeleDS@aol.com www.AdeleDS.com BRE# 00911740 Certified Trust, Probate and Estate Specialist Expert in preparation, promotion, and negotiation! Jan. 17, Fri.-Italian Friday Night Film Series- "Benvenuti al Sud" (2010). 8pm at The Italian Center, Carmichael (6821 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608). Admission $10Refreshments included. For information call (916) 482-5900. Jan. 20, Mon. - A Grand Delfina Feast. On this evening we are transforming Delfina into our own version of an Italian backyard party pushing tables together and lowering social inhibitions inviting you and yours to come dine alongside them and theirs. Inspired by some of our most cherished folks in Tuscany. Pizzeria Delfina 415.552.4055 Jan. 26, Sun.-Guest Speaker and Author Rosetta Costantino: "Southern Italian Desserts". 2pm at The Italian Center, Carmichael (6821 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608). Admission $10. For information call (916) 482-5900. Jan. 23, Thurs. - Il Cenacolo SF meeting. Speaker: Christopher Danesi. Title: Marathoner, Iron Man and Cenacolista. Topic: "Preparing for the 2013 Ironman Lake Tahoe" www.ilcenacolosf.org/thismonth.html SAN FRANCISCO ITALIAN ATHLETIC CLUB, (415) 781-0165 Jan. 30, Thurs. - Il Cenacolo SF meeting. Speaker: Major Thomas V. Giannini. Title: United States Army Engineer Officer. Topic: "My Experience in the US Army Corps of Engineers " www.ilcenacolosf.org/thismonth.html SAN FRANCISCO ITALIAN ATHLETIC CLUB, (415) 7810165Feb. 8, Sat.-Venetian Mask-Making Workshop with Award-winning Artist Carla Almanza-deQuant. 10:30am4:30pm at The Italian Center, Carmichael (6821 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608). Workshop fee is $145, includes all materials and light lunch. For information or to register call (408) 640-6628. Feb. 14, Fri.-Italian Friday Night Film Series- "Benvenuti al Nord" (2012). 8pm at The Italian Center, Carmichael (6821 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608). Admission $10Refreshments included. For information call (916) 482-5900. Feb. 23, Sun.-ICS Geneaology Workshop- Discover Your Roots: Immigration & Naturalization. 1pm-3pm at The Italian Center, Carmichael (6821 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608). Workshop Fee $10. For information call (916) 482-5900 or email nickb812@yahoo.com

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