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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014 www.italoamericano.com L'Italo-Americano 7 Columbus Day Celebration, Orange County Day program. Following the program a light lunch was pro- vided for all guests and their families hosted by the Orange County American Italian Renaissance Foundation and Italian Cultural Arts Council. In the afternoon, over 2,000 atten- dees came to the Bowers Museum's Italian and Family Festival. Italian cookies were provided to all attendees of the festival. The morning ceremony, con- ducted by Commendatore Frank J. De Santis, President of Italian Arts Council, Past State and Past National President OSIA, and OCAIRF co-founder, featured flag color guard ceremony, Italian and American national anthems, a wreath presentation at Columbus' Monument and in the afternoon, traditional Italian singing and entertainment, a marionette puppet show for the kids and Italian inspired arts and crafts. In the official proclamation read by Commendatore Frank De Santis, the Orange County The Orange County American Italian Renaissance Foundation (OCAIRF) together with the Italian Cultural Arts Council of the Bowers Museum; Renaissance Lodge #2259 Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) and community digni- taries gathered together in the courtyard of the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana to com- memorate Columbus' discovery of America. The Bowers Museum hosts the Columbus Monument, a prominent bronze sculpture carved by world-renowned artist Domenico Mazzone, donated by OCAIRF on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of Columbus' voyage in 1992. The Orange County American Italian Renaissance Foundation is com- mitted to preserving the Italian American heritage in the area and organizes the Columbus Day celebration annu- ally at the Bowers Museum. Approximately 150 people attended the morning Columbus American Italian Renaissance Foundation and the Italian Cultural Arts Council of the Bowers Museum were congratu- lated by the Orange County Board of Supervisors "for their continued efforts to bring the heritage, history, contributions, and legacy of the Italian people to the forefront in Orange County", and October was pro- nounced as Italian Heritage Month. Dr. Paul Licata, Head Trustee Renaissance Lodge, read the proclamation to the Italian Renaissance Foundation from City of Santa Ana on behalf of Mayor Pulido. The civic ceremony began with an invocation led by John Alfieri of the Renaissance Lodge; the Pledge of Allegiance by Tony Coco, Orator, Renaissance Lodge. In addition, Tustin American Legion, Post 227A presented a flag color guard. The Italian National Anthem under the direction of Erma and Chris Burnettwas sung beautifully by twelve children of the Italian Immersion Program of FRANk J. DESANTIS Benjamin Franklin Magnet School in Los Angeles, and arranged by Hilary Stern of Fondazione. The Star Spangled Banner was performed by Chris Burnett The Columbus Day Address was presented by Joseph Ferruci, Esq. Immediate Past President Orange County Italian Lawyers The OSIA Grand Lodge of California President Lynn Lawrence Murphy thanked the Renaissance Lodge and Renaissance Foundation for the wonderful tribute and dedication to honor Christopher Columbus. She praised the members for keeping the traditional holiday alive as a source of pride of our Italian heritage. The prestigious Columbus Awards were presented to two distinguished members of the Renaissance Lodge, A.J (Tony) Coco for "Man of the Year" and Bernadine Liuzzi-Neil for "Woman of the Year" by President David A. Prisco in recognition of their long standing dedication, accomplishments and achievements toward the Order Sons of Italy, its affiliate organi- zations and their leadership roles in the Lodge. In addition, proclamations of recognition from the city of Orange for Bernadine Neil and from the city of Tustin to AJ "Tony" Coco were presented by President Prisco. Also in attendance represent- ing the Grand Lodge OSIA were State Financial Secretary Gabe Domenici, State Trustees Marco Zonni and Al Trentini. Distinguished guests included past president and founder of Lex Romana, Joseph D'Antony, Esq., Vice President Lex Romana Dominic E. Rainone and OSIA Western Foundation Trustee Commendatore Joseph LaBanca. Proclamations honoring the Renaissance Lodge, the Italian Cultural Arts Council and the Orange County American Italian Renaissance Foundation were received from the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the City of Santa Ana and the cities of Tustin and Orange. Students from Benjamin Franklin Magnet School singing the National and Italian Anthems under the direction of Erma and Chris Burnett From left to right program supporters and participants, Commendatore Joseph La Banca, Past State President Grand Lodge of California OSIA, Joseph Ferrucci Esq, event keynote speaker, past president Orange County Italian Lawyers Organization,Joseph D'Antony esq. founding president Lex Romana, Italian Lawyers Orange county. David Prisco, Past State President OSIA and Renaissance Lodge President, Lynn Lawrence Murphy State President OSIA, A.J. Tony Coco and Bernadine Liuzzi-Neil Columbus Day Man and Women of the year Honorees Oct. 14, Tues. - "Working on a History Book. The Incorrupt Body of Theresa Margaret Redi" Lecture by Dr. Pasquale Palmieri. FA1-202 3:30-4:45pm. For more information contact Manuel.Romero@csulb.edu. Oct. 15, Wed.-Orange County Italian American Women (OCAIW) Field trip to San Antonio Winery (737 Lamar St., L.A. 90031). Tour starts at 12 noon. For information call Lucy Gallo 949-472-8218. Oct. 18, Sat.- Families of Italian Lineage Bus Trip to San Antonio Winery for Tour, Wine Tasting and lunch (on your own) at the restaurant in the Winery. Bus Fare $20.00. For information (949) 363-5348. Oct. 23, Thurs. - Feast of San Giovanni da Capestrano - Mission San Juan Capistrano will ring the historic bells celebrating the feast of San Giovanni da Capestrano, St. John of Capestrano, Italy at 12 noon. The event is free with paid admission into the Mission. If you have visitors from Italy or if you are learning Italian, visit the Mission and take the award winning audio tour in Italian! For information visit http://www.missionsjc.com/ Oct. 26, Sun. - Italian American Opera Foundation presents 'All Puccini's Heroines' featuring Mariangela Spotorno and Chiara Giudice soloist and famed Italian conductor, Stefano Vignati. Program begins at 3:00pm with excerpts from La Boheme, Madama Butterfly, Il Tabarro and Turandot. The event will be held in the Soka University Performing Arts Center. For more information and to purchase tickets visit: http://www.soka.edu/news_events/events/2014/10/IAOF% 20All%20Puccini%20Heroines.aspx Oct. 28, Tues.-"Opera Divas, Heroines and Spectators in Nineteenth- Century Italy" Lecture by Dr. Katharine Mitchell. MUA-301 3:00- 5:00pm. For more information contact Manuel.Romero@csulb.edu. Nov. 3, Mon.-"The Un-Haaaappy Ending. Re-viewing Capra, the Italian- American" a lecture by filmmaker/professor Vito Zagarrio (Dodge College, Room 111, 7-9:30). For more information please contact Dr. Federico Pacchioni at pacchion@chapman.edu

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