L'Italo-Americano

THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014 www.italoamericano.com L'Italo-Americano 9 Jon Favreau – From Italian upbringings to world-renowned director FRANK J. De sANtIs Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA), Renaissance Lodge #2259, thorough its charitable organization, the Orange County American Italian Renaissance Foundation (OCAIRF) has established its annual charities budget for 2014. The Foundation's Board of Directors has voted to support the follow- ing charities and organizations: University of California Irvine Department of Pediatrics Birth Defects Program and Library; UCI MIND Research Program; Chapman University Italian Studies Program and Leatherby Libraries; Bowers Museum Special Cultural Exhibits Program; the City of Orange Public Library; the Los Angeles Italian Historic Hall Foundation; L'Italo Americano Newspaper; the annual City of Orange pro- gram "Holiday Hope" which provides dinner to 600 atten- dees; the City of Orange Women's Shelter, and Casa Teresa. Three scholarships are awarded to senior high-school students of Italian heritage that will be attending a four-year university. The Foundation through the Grand Lodge of California also supports State and National charities such as Autism; Cooley's Anemia; the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum; a special youth program estab- lished by the Grand Lodge; the Il Leone State newspaper, and contributes to the State fund to send students to study in Italy. The Sons of Italy is a National Organization with 17 regional Grand Lodges encompassing various states and including 65 chapters with over 60,000 mem- bers. The OSIA Renaissance Lodge was established in 1972 by the late Vincent Licata, a local merchant, who operated a nutrition store in Old Towne Orange. The Lodge has been supporting numerous community charities since that time. Lodge membership is comprised of people of all ages and back- grounds that share the common Italian heritage and also non- Italians that admire and partici- pate in Italian culture. The Lodge mission is to preserve Italian heritage, language and culture through its many activi- ties and events such as Italian Exhibits and an Italian film pro- gram with English subtitles at Bowers state-of-the-art 300 seat auditorium every month. The annual Columbus Day Celebration held at Bowers Museum was attended by over 1000 community members last year. The month of October has been officially proclaimed as Italian Heritage month in Orange County. In conjunction with the Columbus Program, a Family Festival will be held on Sunday, Oct 5, 2014, starting 10:00 AM in the Courtyard of the Bowers Museum. Festivities include Italian entertainment, songs and music, Italian delica- cies, a marionette puppet show at 1 PM in the theater and arts and crafts games for children. There is no charge for admission to the event or the museum on this date. A booth will be set up for those who wish further informa- tion about the Sons of Italy at the Columbus Festival on October 5th. Information about the Sons of Italy Organization can also be obtained during the Orange International Street Fair at the Italian section which is sponsored by Renaissance Lodge #2259. For further information please contact Frank J. De Santis, Chief Administrative Officer OCAIRF PH: 714-550-9155; EM: frankjdesantis@yahoo.com Order Sons of Italy in America Donates Thousands to Local Charities Pictured L-R: Dr. John Russo; Angela Webster; Past National First Lady Eileen DeSantis; Past National and Past State President Comm. Frank J DeSantis; OSIA State President Lynne Lawrence Murphy and Renaissance Lodge #2259 President David A. Prisco at the Renaissance Lodge's 42nd Anniversary Event in March, 2014. June 14, Sat.-PASTA NIGHT at NEWPORT ITALIAN (1536 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92647). 7pm-10pm. Last Summer this event was a big success and we were always booked: More than seventy people attended our Pasta Night every month. We are happy to bring it back, so please invite your family and friends to join us for dinner. We will prepare an authentic Italian bruschetta and the most authentic pasta in town. If you would like to feel like in Italia, join us for this cozy event. We look forward to spending a night under the stars with you. The event is free of charge, and food and drinks will be offered by Newport Italian. Pasta Night will be held every month. For information (949) 515-8377 June 18 & 19, Wed. & Thurs.-STROLL & SAVOR. 5pm-9pm. AROMA DI ROMA CAFFE (4708 East 2nd Street. Long Beach, CA 90803). "Passeggiando" (strolling) through the 2nd Street at Belmont Shore, you will be immersed in the most authentic Italian atmosphere: a delicious gelato, good Italian food, cold beer, a taste of Italian wine and a photo on the original Vespa will make you feel like in Roman Holiday. For information, 562.439.ROMA(7662) · info@aromadiroma.com June 21, Sat.-OCAIW Meeting, 11:00am. Blue Water Grill (2409 Park Ave., Tustin). $25.00- donation for the Dogs of the Blind. For information call Lucy Gallo (949) 472-8218. June, 26, Thurs.-EURO BIKE NIGHT. SPECIAL EVENT FOR CAPO- NORD DEMO. 5pm-8pm. NEWPORT ITALIAN (1536 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92627). Only for this month we have moved the EBN to Newport Italian. We are combining two special events in one: You will have the opportunity to test ride the new Aprilia Caponord and enjoy a new bike! We will BBQ from 12pm to 2pm and from 6pm to 8pm Bring your bike, your appe- tite and your friends for an exiting night! Everybody is welcome! For informa- tion (949) 515-8377. July 3, Thurs.- Italian Movie Night, 7:00pm San Juan Capistrano Regency Theater. we will be screening La Peggior Settimana Della Mia Vita - The Worst Week of My Life. The movie will be screened at 7:00pm. Come early and enjoy happy hour up in Rick's Cafe at 6:00pm. 26762 Verdugo Street San Juan Capistrano, CA. 92675 949-661-3456. July 8, Tues. - Lex Romana Dinner Meeting - Italian American Lawyers of Orange County - 6:00pm. Join us for Bocce ball, wine and appetizers at Il Fornaio 18051 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92612 Cost is $45 for members $50 for non members. For more information contact Joe Ferrucci @ lex_romana@aol or call 949.600.5370. July 9, Wed.- Aug. 17, Sun. - My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy - Huntington Beach Library Playhouse -One of the longest running one man shows in Broadway history. Steve Solomon's 80 minute smash hit comedy is inspired by his hilarious & dysfunctional family & all the people in his life whose sole purpose is to drive him into therapy.... and they succeeded! One part lasagna, one part kreplach, & two parts Prozac, you don't have to be Jewish or Italian to love this show. All you need is to know what it feels like to leave a family dinner with heartburn & a headache! 7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Box Office 855-448-7469 (Individual Tickets) Group Tickets 888-264-1788 - discount for groups of 12 or more. Show Times: Wed. 2pm & 7pm, Thu. 7pm, Fri. 8pm, Sat. 2pm & 8pm, Sun. 2pm CALL MARLA AT 1-888-264-1788 or email mwallach1@comcast.net for more information or to book seats. July 20, Sun.- Cinema Italiano Bowers Museum 1:30pm reception/2pm screening Escort in Love (Nessuno mi può giudicare) (2011). With: Paola Cortellesi, Raoul Bova, Rocco Papaleo, Anna Foglietta, Caterina Guzzanti,Dario Cassini,Comedy, 95 min., Filmed in Rome, Lazio, Italy. In Italian with English subtitles For directions and more info go to: http://www.bowers.org/. Aug. 20, Wed.- Patrizio Buanne returns to the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. Opening act is our own Christina Carabini. Tickets will be sold at Italian Movie Nights in June & July. Tickets are $20 if purchased at one of our Italian events and $25 online at http://www.thecoachhouse.com/ Doors open 6:00pm - 7:00pm opening act 8:00pm Patrizio Buanne. The Coach House is located at 33157 Camino Capistrano, SJC 92675.

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