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A posthumous, celebratory Zoom event for what would’ve been Umberto Evangelista’s 100th birthday, featuring guest readers. reciting from a selection of his poetry in both Italian and translated into English from the soon-to-be-released book UMBERTO 100, followed by a screening of Anton Evangelista’s documentary film. UMBERTO E. 

UMBERTO 100: A celebration in poetry and film
Sunday, May 2nd 4-6pm
$10 donation (to benefit ITALYTIME Theatre Company – www.italytime.org)
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Featured readers, from left to right: Frank Ingrasciotta, Jennifer Snowdon, Bill Russo, Gaetano Evangelista, Adriana Aloia, Vittorio Capotorto

Poems co-translated by Italian school teacher Mildred Valletutti and Anton Evangelista

It’s not often you get second chances in life. Especially if it’s a long-lost love. If you’re lucky enough that it does happen, it may take courage to follow through on it. Playwright George Cameron Grant’s off-Broadway, one-man play 3 EGG CREAMS – A RHAPSODY IN THE RAIN explores this theme, and he does it so well. A story that will touch your heart. Wonderfully interpreted by actor Vince Bandille, coupled with the legendary music of Lou Christie, and a committed team of co-producers, have already brought this wonderful play to standing ovation audiences. However, the applause has been silenced by the pandemic. I always strive to create films that hopefully inspire us to be better people, and it is my privilege to have joined this creative team to film this theatre experience to bring to the comfort of your home. We invite you to become a part of this journey by making a contribution of your choice. Your support will allow the magic to continue and spread our timely message of love to the rest of the world.

Kickstarter link: http://kck.st/3pLowWJ

Website: www.3eggcreams.com

Special thanks to Michael Castaldo for introducing me to the project!

“This is an inspiring story of how the beauty of both the Italian language and Italian American culture can enrich the lives of non-Italians who choose to embrace them as their own.”

– La Nostra Voce

La Nostra Voce:
Film Forum Winners Feature Military Heroism And The Italian Spirit

Signor Edward Jackson and Anton Evangelista at the NIAF Galla

Honoree and acclaimed television host and chef, Lidia Bastianich, was among six awardees at the annual National Italian American Foundation Gala held at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Oct. 13. Chef Bastianich spoke of actor Sophia Loren who coined the phrase to her life’s success around her great love for pasta. The NIAF weekend festivities were kicked off on Friday night . . .

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The nation’s premier Italian American gathering, this year’s NIAF Gala was presented by the 2018 NIAF Region of Honor, Puglia; so, the weekend’s theme was Pugliese, from wines and cuisine to décor and dancing. Highlighting the schedule of events was Saturday evening’s black-tie Gala Awards Dinner, featuring a feast of Pugliese-inspired dishes and wines while recognizing the outstanding achievements of six honorees who have made distinctive contributions in their professional fields and toward making a better world.

. . . “Because the quality of the films this year†made it difficult to choose a winner, they said, they decided to choose two: Anton Evangelista, whose film “Il Signor Jackson†chronicles the life of a remarkable African American with an Italian spirit; and Tim Moriarty, whose film “The Field Afar†celebrates the life of Fr. Vincent Capodanno, a Marine Chaplain during the Vietnam War, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery, and who is currently under consideration for sainthood. . .

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The best and brightest filmmakers are bringing their visions of Italian America into focus this fall.

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) are excited to announce the 2018 grant finalists for The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum.

Spearheaded by directors Anthony and Joe Russo, the Film Forum is an initiative to fund films depicting and exploring the Italian American experience for the benefit of future generations. . .

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The Selection Committee is pleased to announce the grant recipients for The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum, an initiative to fund films depicting and exploring the Italian American experience for the benefit of future generations. . .

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The genius of sculptor/creator Salvatore D’Incecco, and his 9 ft. functioning, miniature carousel that he built in his garage. His over-the-top passion in making something so unique, is reminiscent of what the great masters and inventors went through in breathing life to their creations.

THE CAROUSEL MAN
Screening Date: July 14th, 2016, 3pm
The Long Island Film Expo
Bellmore Movies
222 Pettit Avenue
Bellmore, NY 11710
For ticket info, please visit: http://longislandfilmexpo.com/event/the-carousel-man/