The Italian Times - April 2012

In spectacular fashion, recalling the pre-Lenten mask and costume festivi-ties of Venice, Italy, the Italian Community Center presented its 33rdannual Il Grande Carnevale on Saturday, Feb. 18. Vivian and VincenzoBalistreri (seen here) were crowned as La Regina (the queen) and Il Re(the king) of Carnevale. Nearly 400 people attended the gala. The theme ofthis year’s event was “La Stella di Venezia” (“The Star of Venice”). Lookfor more photos and information on Carnevale inside this issue. (Timesphoto by Tom Hemman)

It was a ‘grand’Carnevale indeed

A message from Dave Spano,

Italian Community Center PresidentIn my President’s acceptance

speech in November of 2010, I laidout several of our goals. One specif-ic project that I pointed to was tomake sure that we were puttingour assets to their highest and bestuse – particularly the parking lotland.

A Request for Information (RFI)was researched and drafted, andthe Board of Directors voted tosend it out to more than 60 archi-tectural firms and developers. Weformed a committee of ICC mem-bers and outside experts to reviewthe proposals and interview therespondents.

After careful consideration, thecommittee recommended that thepath of further due diligence wasthe most prudent. Therefore, wehave engaged a team of highly tal-

ented, capable and experiencedfirms to conduct a six-month feasi-bility study regarding the potentialdevelopment of the complete prop-erty.

We are glad to announce thatCoachyard Developments, LLC, adivision of Marcus Investments,has been selected to proceed withthis exercise. The study will exam-ine the possibilities of a mixed-usedevelopment that could includeparking, retail, restaurants, resi-dential and hospitality.

We will continue conversationswith our neighbors, such as theHistoric Third Ward Board,Summerfest, the City ofMilwaukee, the WisconsinDepartment of Transportation,among others, on what couldbecome an exciting new addition to

our city. The Marcus Corporationhad previously engaged BruceWestling, president of MLGCommercial, to work on the leasingefforts on their open-air mallanchored by Von Maur at theirCorner’s Project in Brookfield.Marcus felt that Westling couldpiggy-back on those efforts in con-junction with our due diligence andmarketing study. The Marcus

By Thomas HemmanTimes Editor

If you love Italian food, you’llwant to be at the ItalianCommunity Center on Sunday,Apr. 22 for the 17th annual “ATaste of Italy.” This hugely popu-lar event, which offers a bountifulselection of low-cost deliciousItalian foods and beverages, willrun from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Both admission and parking arefree.

This year, attendees can pur-chase seven food and beveragetickets for just $10 or a singleticket for $1.50. Food and bever-age tickets will be sold on-site.

Entrée items will be served inthe Pompeii Grand Ballroom.Desserts will be offered in theFesta Ballroom. Seating will beavailable throughout the build-ing, including the bocce courtroom and the spacious courtyard.“We want to make sure everyonehas a place to sit down and enjoythe food,” Ann Romano, generalchairperson, said.

“This year, we’ve ordered extralarge trays for carrying your foodand beverages to your table,” sheadded.

As has been the case since itsinception in 1995, “A Taste ofItaly” continues to be an essentialfund-raising activity for the non-profit Italian Community Center.

Live entertainmentDuring the course of the after-

noon, Tradizione Vivente, theItalian Dance Group of Milwau-kee will perform in tbe FestaBallroom. The Sicilian Seren-aders II (Peter Balistrieri andTom and Ted Pappalardo) willstroll throughout the buildingplaying Italian and Sicilian musicas visitors enjoy their food andbeverage selections. Both groups

have long participated in “A Tasteof Italy.”

Appearing in the entertain-ment lineup for the secondstraight year will be ICC memberCharles Evans, who will besinging Italian songs that arepopular in the United States andsome that aren’t heard here asoften. All the songs will be sungin Italian. He will be accompaniedby Galina Gerakosov on electronicpiano. Evans, who has sung manytimes in Italian including as amember of the Florentine OperaChorus, has produced a CD ofsacred music, which will be avail-able that day.

All the entertainers are donat-ing their services for the event.The appearance of the SicilianSerenaders II is courtesy of LaSocietà di San Giuseppe, whichhas also made a monetary dona-tion to the event, Romano said.

Giant raffleAs has been the custom in past

years, a giant raffle will be heldin conjunction with “A Taste ofItaly.” This year’s prizes arequite impressive. First prize is a40-inch LCD HDTV. Second prizeis an Apple IPad with WI-FI.

Enjoy ‘A Taste ofItaly’ at ICC onSunday, Apr. 22

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ITALIAN TIMESPublished by the Italian Community Center,

631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202-5916www.ICCMilwaukee.com

VOL. 33, NO. 10 APRIL 2012

THE ITALIAN TIMESPAGE 2 – APRIL 2012

Tuesday, Mar. 20• Italian Community Center’s Italian II class, 5:30 p.m.• Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO general meeting and dinner, 6 p.m.• Società Maschile M.S.S. del Lume meeting and spuntino, 6 p.m.• Italian Community Center’s “Cure for Cabin Fever Music Series,” 6:30p.m. Blues with Leroy Airmaster. Details in this issue on the series.• Italian Community Center’s Italian I class, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 21• Festa Italiana Advisory Board, noon.• Avanti Committee’s free lecture series on great artists of the ItalianRenaissance, 6 p.m.• Filippo Mazzei Lodge of Order Sons of Italy in America membershipmeeting, 6 p.m. Details in this issue.

Thursday, Mar. 22• Italian Community Center membership dinner, 5:30 p.m.• Italian Community Center general meeting, 6;30 p.m.• Italian Commmunity Center’s “Cure for Cabin Fever Music Series,” 6:30p.m. Rockabilly with Liam Ford Band. Details in this issue on the series.Saturday, Mar. 24• Italian Community Center’s children’s Italian class, 3 p.m.

Week of Mar. 26• Italian Community Center’s spring bocce league season gets under waywith mixed couples leagues on Monday and Wednesday nights and seniors’leagues on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Details in this issue.

Tuesday, Mar. 27• Italian Community Center’s Italian II class, 5:30 p.m.• Milwuakee Ladies of UNICO Board meeting, 6 p.m.• Italian Community Center’s “Cure for Cabin Fever Music Series,” 6:30p.m. Jazz with Jack & Jill Jazz (Jack Grassel and Jill Jensen).• Italian Community Center’s Italian I class, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 28• Festa Italiana Advisory Board, noon.• Pompeii Women’s Club general meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Mar. 29• Italian Community Center’s “Cure for Cabin Fever Music Series,” 6:30p.m. Rock and roll with Larry Lynne Band.

Saturday, Mar. 31• Italian Community Center’s children’s Italian class, 3 p.m.• Santa Rosalia Society dinner dance, 5 p.m. Details in this issue.

Sunday, Apr. 1• Pompeii Women’s Club Palm Sunday Breakfast Buffet, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Details in this issue.

Monday, Apr. 2• Solomon Juneau Club meeting, 1 p.m.• Pompeii Women’s Club Board meeting, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 3• Italian Commmunity Center’s “Cure for Cabin Fever Music Series,” 6:30p.m. Jazz with Frank DeMiles and Company.• Pompeii Men’s Club Board meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 4• Festa Italiana Advisory Board, noon.

Thursday, Apr. 5• Italian Commmunity Center’s “Cure for Cabin Fever Music Series,” 6:30p.m. Rock and roll with Six Pack.

Friday, Apr. 6• Pompeii Men’s Club Good Friday Fish Buffet, 4 – 7:30 p.m. Details inthis issue.

Saturday, Apr. 7• Italian Community Center’s Children’s Easter party, noon. Details inthis issue.

Sunday, Apr. 8• Buona Pasqua! Happy Easter!• Italian Conference Center’s Easter Sunday Brunch, first seating at 10:30a.m., last seating at 2:30 p.m. Details in this issue.

Tuesday, Apr. 10• Italian Culture Committee meeting, 6 p.m.• Italian Commmunity Center’s “Cure for Cabin Fever Music Series,” 6:30p.m. Jazz with Bob Maynard & The Milwaukee Connection.• Abruzzese Society meeting, 7 p.m.• Milwaukee Chapter UNICO National meeting, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 11• Festa Italiana Advisory Board, noon.

Thursday, Apr. 12• Italian Commmunity Center’s “Cure for Cabin Fever Music Series,” 6:30p.m. Rock and roll with Bob Hirschi & Groove Therapy.

Saturday, Apr. 14• Festa Patrol Committee meeting, 11 a.m. Details in this issue.

Monday, Apr. 16• Italian Community Center Finance Committee meeting, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 17• Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO membership dinner and meeting, 6 p.m.• Italian Commmunity Center’s “Cure for Cabin Fever Music Series,” 6:30p.m. Blues with Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys.

Wednesday, Apr. 18• Festa Italiana Advisory Board, noon.• Milwaukee Filippo Mazzei Lodge of Order Sons of Italy in AmericaCouncil meeting, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Apr. 19• Italian Community Center Board meeting, 6 p.m.• Italian Commmunity Center’s “Cure for Cabin Fever Music Series,” 6:30p.m. Rock and roll with Rick D’Amore & The Holidays.

Friday, Apr. 20• Santa Rosalia Society bocce social, 6 p.m.• Italian Community Center participates in Gallery Night, 6-10 p.m.Details in this issue.

Saturday, Apr. 21• “Balliamo, Bambini” (toddlers’ dance class), 10 a.m. First class. Detailsin this issue.• Italian Community Center participates in Gallery Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m..Details in this issue.

Sunday, Apr. 22• Italian Community Center’s 17th annual “A Taste of Italy,” 11:30 a.m. –3:30 p.m. Details in this issue.

Tuesday, Apr. 24• Milwaukee Ladies of UNICO Board meeting, 6 p.m.• Italian Commmunity Center’s “Cure for Cabin Fever Music Series,” 6:30p.m. Jazz with vocalist Joanne Agnello Mattson and the Tom Sorce Band.

Wednesday, Apr. 25• Festa Italiana Advisory Board meeting, noon.

Thursday, Apr. 26• Italian Community Center membership dinner, 5:30 p.m.• Italian Community Center general meeting, 6:30 p.m.• Italian Commmunity Center’s “Cure for Cabin Fever Music Series,” 6:30p.m. Rock and roll with the Tom Anthony Group. Last show in CabinFever Music Series.

Friday, Apr. 27• Abruzzese Society social, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 28• “Balliamo, Bambini” (toddlers’ dance class), 10 a.m.

Daily and weekly classes and activities• Bocce leagues. Spring leagues are under way through the week of May21. Championship playoffs on Tuesday, May 29.

• “Balliamo, Bambini,” a dance class for children, ages 2-5, rescheduledfor Saturdays, Apr. 21 – May 26 at 10 a.m. Details in this issue.

• Free Children’s Italian class. The spring semester of the ItalianCommunity Center’s free children’s Italian class (for those ages 6-12) con-tinues through each Saturday at 3 p.m. through May 12. Children can beenrolled on any Saturday during the 10-week series.

• Italian I and II classes for teens and adults. The spring semester ofItalian I and II class for teens and adults continues through Tuesday,May 8.

• Tradizione Vivente, The Italian Dance Group of Milwaukee. This folkdance group practices weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the ICC. Visitwww.tradizionevivente.com for details. Ballate con noi! Dance with us!

• Members Room. Open to Italian Community Center members and theirguests, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday - Thursday and 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.. Fridayand Saturday.

Calendar of EventsMarch 20 – April 28, 2012

‘Balliamo, Bambini’ class rescheduled for Saturdays,Apr. 21 - May 26; new toddler registrations welcome

By Colleen JurkiewiczThe dates and times for the

“Balliamo, Bambini” dance class fortoddlers have been changed. Theclass will now meet from 10 a.m. to11 a.m. on Saturdays from Apr. 21to May 26 at the Italian Commun-

ity Center. Registration is stillbeing accepted.

“We just kept hearing from peo-ple who wanted to do the class sobadly but had too many conflicts onthe weekday,” says Sophia GattiTaylor, who will be teaching the

class with her mother, Italian-lan-guage professor and ballroomdancer, Dr. Marisa Gatti-Taylor.“We wanted to open up the possibil-ity that everyone could participate.”

The class is open to toddlersages 2 to 5. Children will learn

simple steps like the polka, mazur-ka, rumba and waltz. There willalso be a strong element of Italianculture in the instruction and chil-dren will learn to count the dancerhythms in Italian.


By Bob RuggieriMany of the items comprising

the acclaimed Milwaukee CountyHistorical Society exhibit tracingthe history of Italians inMilwaukee will be on display thisyear at Festa Italiana. “Faith,Family, Festa: Milwaukee’sItalians,” which opened on Apr. 14,2011, was the first major exhibit atMCHS following the completion ofa $10 million renovation project.The exhibit, which has attractedthousands of visitors, will close onMonday, Apr. 30.

The MCHS exhibit at Festa willbe housed in the Pompeii SacredArt Tent, which this year will belocated on the north end of the fes-tival grounds with other culturalattractions.

“All of us at the MilwaukeeCounty Historical Society are hon-ored and very pleased to have theopportunity for a final showing of‘Faith, Family, Festa’ at FestaItaliana,” said Michael Reuter, theSociety’s Curator of MuseumCollections. “It’s an ideal venue,since Festa is the very essence ofItalian culture in Milwaukee.”

Rreuter’s comments were echoedby Scott Stroh, who joined MCHSas its Executive Director in 2011.He had been with the FloridaHistorical Resources Division. Hemoved to Milwaukee during theweek of Festa Italiana and, in fact,participated in Festa 2011’s open-ing day ceremonies.

Reuter noted that there was anoticeable surge in attendance atthe Society during Festa last year.

“The decision by the MilwaukeeCounty Historical Society to makeits popular display on Milwaukee’sItalian community available to ourfestival marks another first for

Festa Italiana and Milwaukee’sItalians,” said Mario Carini, theItalian Community Center’s histo-rian, who played a key role in theformation of the MCHS display.“Never before has the Societyloaned one of its exhibits to an out-side organization. This is indeed agreat honor.

“We’re especially pleased thatthe MCHS display will be in ourPompeii Sacred Art Tent,” contin-ued Carini. “Our mutual exhibitscomplement each other very nice-ly.”

The Festa display will consistprimarily of vintage photos. Someof the artifacts in the display atMCHS will not make the trip toFesta. They are considered to befragile and could be harmed by

being exposed for several days toweather conditions.

Like the exhibit at the HistoricalSociety’s downtown headquarters,the display at Festa will consist offour modules. They are:

• “Voyage to a New Land.” Thissection explores the conditions thatled Italians to leave Italy and whatled them to Milwaukee.

• “A Benefit for All.” Visitorswill learn about various social andreligious groups formed to help fel-low immigrants survive and pros-per. A prime example of that wasthe many mutual aid societies.

• “Church Is Community.”Among other things, this sectionwill review the creation and demiseof the Blessed Virgin of PompeiiCatholic Church, which became the

heart of the Italian community inthe old Third Ward. Also featuredwill be the many church festivalswhich were important socialevents.

• “Giving Back.” The contribu-tions of Milwaukee’s Italians in allfacets of society will be highlighted.

A popular interactive feature ofthe MCHS exhibit will be seen atFesta. “Name That Noodle” willgive visitors the opportunity toidentify a displayed pasta and thencheck their answer.

To call attention to the displayat the Society and the fact that itwill be closing soon, the Society isinviting the public to a “MeatballChallenge” on Saturday, Mar. 24.(See separate article.)

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Festa Italiana officials met with representatives of theMilwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS) onWednesday, Feb. 15 to discuss details of the society’soffer to bring to Festa Italiana this July its spectacularexhibit “Faith, Family, Festa: Milwaukee’s Italians.”This display received high praise during its one-yearshowing at the Historical Society. The exhibit willclose there on Saturday, Apr. 28. At Festa (July 19-22),

it is scheduled to be part of the Italian regional andcultural area on the north end of the festival grounds.From the left: ICC Historian Mario A. Carini, FestaOperators Director Paul Iannelli, MCHS ExecutiveDirector Scott M. Stroh III, MCHS Curator of MuseumCollections/Registrar Michael Reuter; and FestaAdvisory Committee member Giuseppe Vella. (Timesphoto by Tom Hemman)

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Children’s Easter party set forSaturday, Apr. 7 at ICC

By Rose Anne FritchiePlans are in place for a fun-filled

children’s Easter party at theItalian Community Center onSaturday, Apr. 7, beginning atnoon. The Avanti Committee ishappy and excited to host thisyear’s party, the theme of whichwill be Festa di Pasqua, or EasterCarnival.

This theme is back by populardemand. For the last four years, ithas made for an entertaining,“crazy good” time. The atmospherewill be that of a carnival or countyfair and will be tons of fun foreveryone. As the children arrive,they will be given tokens to be usedfor the carnival games, the IceCream & Popcorn Shoppe, CookieStore and other activities.

At noon, all guests are invited toenjoy a delicious, buffet-style lunchconsisting of mini hamburgers,mini corndogs, penne pasta, plat-ters of healthy munchies like car-rots, pickles and celery and freshfruit. There will be chocolate orwhite milk for the youngsters and

coffee foradults. And fordessert, wehope the carni-val-goers stopat the IceCream &Popcorn Shoppefor an ice creamsundae and asweet treat.

After lunch,the games

begin! The ballroom will be filledwith the sights and sounds of a fes-tival, with carnival games such asthe Quarter Toss, Ring Toss,Bowling Balls Push, Lollipop Pulls,Topple the Cans, Bean Bag Toss,and this year, because of the gen-erosity of an ICC Member, SOMUCH MORE. The children willalso have an additional chance towin special prizes by participatingin the guessing jars contest. GypsyLaura will be painting faces, andballoon hats will be created for any-

one interested in wearing a specialEaster Hat.

During the festivities, we antici-pate a visit from the Easter Bunny,who will greet all of the childrenand lead them in a parade throughthe carnival. The children are wel-come to wear their new hats andfill the room with the joyous noiseof their musical instruments, whichmay be decorated by them at thedecorating table during the party.The parade will end at the stage,where the Easter Bunny will have

treats for all youngsters to takehome.

The cost to attend is $10 perperson. To ensure that all childrenreceive their special treats, onlyadvance reservations can be accept-ed. All pre-paid reservations mustbe received by Monday, Apr. 2.

The party is open to ICC mem-bers and their children, grandchil-dren and great-grandchildren only.

Please use the form accompany-ing this article to make your reser-vations.

ICCʼs Children Easter Party & Lunch Reservation FormSaturday, April 7, 2012 • Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Name(s) of adult ICC members attending: _________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Number of children attending the party: x $10.00 per child = $

Number of adult members attending: _ x $10.00 per person = $

Total amount enclosed: $

Make your check payable to: Italian Community Center. Mail this form with your pay-ment to: ICC, Attn.: Easter Party, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202-5916.

Names of boys attending age

Names of girls attending age


Brittany Farina to display works when ICCtakes part in April Gallery Night & Day event

By Colleen JurkiewiczThe ICC will once again partici-

pate as a venue for the GalleryNight & Day event on Friday night,Apr. 20 and Saturday afternoon,Apr. 21. This time, the featuredartist will be Brittany Farina, whowill be displaying her concept art,digital illustrations and paintings.

“It’s always an exciting nightbecause all the galleries are openlate and all the people are out inthe Third Ward,” says Laura EaseyJones of the ICC’s AvantiCommittee, the group that hoststhe event. “It’s just a fun night tobe out around town. We’re one ofthe later galleries to stay open, sopeople will have plenty of opportu-nities to come to ours.”

The ICC gallery will be open onFriday, Apr. 20 from 6 p.m. to 10p.m., an hour later than most of the

participating venues. Admissionand parking are free.

“Cafe La Scala is open and lotsof people like to have dinner andthen come to the gallery and walkthrough as a little treat after din-ner,” says Easey Jones. “It’s a soloshow this time. I don’t do thatoften, but Brittany has some veryexciting work.”

Farina’s work will be on displayon Saturday, Apr. 21 from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m.

Twenty-four year-old BrittanyFarina was born in Mequon andhas always been an artist – butnow she makes her living at it.“I’ve been an artist since I was ableto pick up a pencil,” she says. “Iwas caught drawing MinnieMouses on the carpet and vacuumcleaner with a permanent markerwhen I was four years old.”

Her artistic development hascome along nicely since the days ofvacuum-cleaner graffiti. She istrained in traditional painting anddrawing but her primary mediumis digital illustration and painting.Her artwork features vibrant colorsand vivid depictions of animals,most specifically dogs.

“My inspiration comes from mypuppy, Lucy. I adopted her fromthe Wisconsin Humane Society.She’s such a colorful character –maybe that inspired me to use colorin a different way than I didbefore,” she says.

Farina is proud that a percent-age of all her art sales goes to petrescues, charities and local busi-nesses. “I am really excited to workwith local businesses and pet res-cues – through them I sell my workand of course a percentage goes tothat organization,” she says. “I likethe idea of giving back to local busi-

nesses and rescues. Everyone ben-efits and it’s always a good thing. Ienjoy being able to make a differ-ence through my work.”

Farina’s work will be on saleduring the Gallery Night & Dayexhibit, but she also gives her fansan opportunity to shop online atwww.brittanyfarina.com/shop/.

“This is an opportunity to seethis artist that you might not getanywhere else,” says Easey Jones.

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The Italian Community Centerinvites its members and the pub-lic to an all-you-can-eat EasterSunday brunch in the PompeiiGrand Ballroom. Easter isSunday, Apr. 8.

Brunch prices are $21.95 foradults and $12.95 for each childunder the age of 12. Pre-paidreservations are required.

The ICC is taking reservationson the half-hour, starting at 10:30a.m. with the last reservationstaken for the seating at 2:30 p.m.Please call 414/223-2180 withyour credit card handy to reserveyour time and table. You can alsosign up for the brunch by stoppingin at the ICC reception desk onweekdays between 7 a.m. and 5p.m. The Italian Times has beenasked not to put a reservationform in the newspaper because ofa history of late submittals ofthese forms on which peoplerequest seating times which havelong been filled.

If you’re interested in the earli-est reservation times – 10:30 a.m.,11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or noon – youshould act quickly. These slotssell out the quickest.

The menu for this year’sEaster brunch is extensive. Itincludes black pepper and garliccrusted prime rib; bone-inVirginia maple ham; southernfried chicken; chicken scallopine;baked cod with lemon beurreblanc; Cajun salmon; roasted veg-etable lasagna; cheese tortellini;penne pasta; marinara sauce;Alfredo sauce; rice pilaf; fireroasted corn; garden fresh greens;creamy Caesar; farfalle pastasalad; seasonal fruit with mint;Greek olive salad; antipasto; cot-tage cheese; baby red potatosalad; omelettes made-to-order(including egg whites and EggBeaters); applewood smokedbacon; peppered sausage; pan-cakes; lyonnaise potatoes; cheeseblintz with strawberry sauce;artisinal breads (assorted dinnerrolls, butter croissants, freshbread, bagels, danish andmuffins); homemade fruit pies;tortes; cannoli; tiramisu; Italiancookies; fruit juices; coffee; tea;and milk.

Free parking is available in thelot south of the building.

Come to the ICCfor your EasterSunday feast

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I will keep our membersinformed as we progress.

I would like to thank MaryWinard and her committee for theirdedication in coordinating ourSaint Joseph’s Day luncheon onMonday, Mar. 19.

In April, we have the children’sEaster party led by Rose Anne

Fritchie and the Avanti Committee.The ICC Easter Sunday Brunch ison Apr. 8, and our very special“Taste of Italy” on Sunday, Apr. 22.Please see this issue for details onall of these events, and we hope tosee you there.

On behalf of Gina Spang, ourVice President, and the ICC’sBoard of Directors, God Bless andHappy Easter.

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By Colleen JurkiewiczDon’t let cabin fever get the best

of you. Come to the ItalianCommunity Center for a sure-firecure. The ICC continues to host its“Cure for Cabin Fever” MusicSeries in the Festa Ballroom, fea-turing jazz or blues bands onTuesday night and rock, pop androckabilly bands on Thursdaynights through Apr. 26.

Unlike concerts staged at virtu-ally every other venue aroundtown, you can see all the acts at theICC for free. There is no covercharge. Parking is also free. TheCafe La Scala staff will be on handall night to take food and beverageorders. Reservations are encour-aged. Call 414/223-2185 to makeyours.

Tuesday night showsMany of the most popular

groups in the Milwaukee area areplaying at the ICC over the nextseveral weeks, including LeRoyAirmaster on Mar. 20 , led bySteve Cohen. This blues band – astaple of Milwaukee’s blues scenesince the 1980s – will show off theirmodernized mash-up of jazz-infused blues performances. Theyare constantly performing newmaterial and recently released anew CD, “Live at Turner Hall.”

On Mar. 27, audiences will betreated to the husband-and-wifejazz group Jack & Jill Jazz. JackGrassel and Jill Jensen have beennominated over the years for sever-al Wisconsin Area Music Awardsand Grassel was voted one of the“Ten Best Guitarists in the US” byreaders of Guitar One Magazine.The couple will be accompanied byJohn Babbit on bass and JohnnyPadilla on the saxophone.

The Apr. 3 show will featureFrank DeMiles & Company, thegroup that kicked off the CabinFever Series on Jan. 31. DeMileshas long been a favorite onMilwaukee’s jazz scene.

On Apr. 10, Bob Maynard &the Milwaukee Connection willtake the stage for an evening ofjazz. The Milwaukee Connection isled by 2006 WAMI “Guitarist of theYear” Steve Lewandowksi; backinghim up are John Blegen, GeorgeWelland, Jack Carr, and, of course,legendary vibraphonist BobMaynard.

Reverend Raven and theChain-Smokin’ Altar Boys willmake a triumphant return on Apr.17. The Reverend and his AltarBoys last performed at the ICCduring the outdoor CourtyardMusic Series last summer, wherethey packed the house with bluesfans. Their most recent CD,“Shake Your Boogie,” reached #12on Roots Music Report’s Top 100Blues Albums for 2011.

The show on Apr. 24 will fea-ture jazz vocalist Joanne AgnelloMattson with veteran guitaristTom Sorce, pianist Joel Freisingerand Pete Lang on trumpet.

Thursday night showsThe Liam Ford Band will be

appearing Mar. 22, bringing theirrockabilly groove with front manLiam Ford, guitarist FrankCalarco, bassist Jeffrey LeeHoorman, and drummer AndyPagel. This band opened for Rockand Roll Hall of Fame inducteeWanda Jackson last year atSummerfest.

Taking the stage on Mar. 29will be the Larry Lynn Band.Lynn and his cohorts – JamesAubrey, Jon Dymond and PatMichaels – present a unique vari-ety act that consists of rock, coun-try rock, blues and classics fromthe ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s to today’shits. They also splice in a bit ofcomedy. Lynn was part of theMilwaukee band, The Skunks, thatcharted a Top 40 hit, “I

Recommend Her” in 1964. He alsoperformed with Freddy “Boom-Boom” Cannon.

On Apr. 5, Six Pack will takethe stage. Led by singer Jerry the“K,” who also performs on saxo-phone, the group is comprised ofMark Yehle on bass, guitarist GaryWolff, Marty Pierce on drums, andJill St. James on alto sax. Theyperform classic rock, southern rock,disco, and much more. They drew alarge crowd to the ICC’s CourtyardMusic Series this past summer.

Bob Hirschi & GrooveTherapy will be performing onApr. 12 and are sure to have thecrowd on their feet. “When youcombine a kicking rock band with atight horn section, you can coverany style, old and new,” they say ontheir Facebook page. Bob Hirschiwill perform lead vocals, MarshallMauney will be on the guitar,accompanied by bassist AndyWaldoch. Backing them up will be

band members Rick Anderson (key-boards, vocals), Jim Van Deusen(drums), Lauren McCray (saxo-phone, flute), Eric Sperry (trumpet,flugelhorn) and Jake Tomasicyk(trombone).

Milwaukee favorites since 1965,The Holidays will perform onApr. 19, showing off their mix ofclassic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60swith Rick D’Amore singing leadvocals, Rich Rust on lead guitar,Barry Bryan on bass and rhythmguitar, Rob Chalifoux on lead andbass guitar and Tom Sardina ondrums.

The Cabin Fever series con-cludes Apr. 26 with the TomAnthony Group. Known as a“baby boomer favorite,” the groupbrings a vibrant blend of LasVegas-style entertainment. Led byGreenfield-based Tom Anthony, thegroup includes Joel Fresinger onthe keyboard, Tom Sorce on guitarand Frank Nicotera on drums.


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Instead of offering a new car ora trip to Italy with other grandmerchandise in its raffle, FestaItaliana officials have decided togo in a new direction. This year,Festa is offering a “50/50 cash raf-fle.”

What this means is there willbe one prize. The prize winnerwill collect 50% of the raffle’sgross revenue based on the num-ber of tickets sold as verified bythe accounting firm Reilly, Pennerand Benton, LLP, certified publicaccountants. The amount of theprize is anyone’s guess at thispoint, but it’s expected to be sub-stantial since raffle tickets arealready on sale. Festa Italianawill retain the remaining 50% ofticket sales.

The cost of one raffle ticket has

been set at $10. Tickets can bepurchased at the ItalianCommunity Center during regu-lar business hours and at specialevents. They are also availablefrom ICC members and will be onsale on the Festa grounds duringthe festival, which beginsThursday, July 19 and endsSunday, July 22. The drawing willtake place on July 22 at 10 p.m.on the Miller Lite Oasis Stage.Look for more information onwhere these tickets will be avail-able in next month’s issue.

The prize winner need not bepresent for the drawing. That per-son, however, will be responsiblefor payment of all applicable stateand federal taxes. The tax settle-ment date must occur on or beforeDec. 31, 2012.

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A ‘50/50 cash raffle’ now under way

Festa Patrol seeking volunteersFesta Patrol is looking for peo-

ple, 17 years of age and older, tovolunteer at Festa Italiana 2012,which runs from Thursday throughSunday, July 19-22.

Should you decide to volunteer,you must be prepared to walk theFesta Grounds when needed. Youwould, however, be joining a close-knit, outstanding group of volun-teers.

If interested, please attend theFesta Patrol meeting at the ItalianCommunity Center on Saturday,

Apr. 14 at 11 a.m. We will takeyour information, and you can thentalk to us about any questions orconcerns you may have.

If you are unable to attend thismeeting, but are interested in vol-unteering for Festa Patrol, pleasecontact Ralph Busalacchi at414/483-1562. If there is noanswer, please leave a messagewith your name and number, andRalph will contact you.

Grazie.– Festa Patrol Committee

Do you have or know a childreceiving his/her First HolyCommunion this year? The FestaItaliana Mass and ProcessionCommittee is inviting all 2012First Communicants to participatein the 2012 Festa mass and proces-sion on Sunday, July 22.

For more information, pleasecontact Shannon Drezek by phoneat 608/577-6353 or by e-mail:[email protected].

Deadline to sign up is June 30.Children are not required to be ofItalian descent to participate.

Attention First HolyCommunicants!

Vintage Italian Americanphotos sought for Festa display

Italian Community CenterHistorian Mario A. Carini has putout a call to all persons of Italiandescent to begin submitting vintagephotographs that demonstratesyour family’s Italian heritage.

These photos will be consideredfor display at Festa Italiana. Morethan 1,000 vintage ItalianAmerican photos are put up eachyear for presentation. This year’sFesta will take place Thursday,July 19 through Sunday, July 22 atHenry W. Maier Festival Park(Summerfest grounds).

Carini said that photo selectionwill be on “a first-come, first-servedbasis.”

Carini is looking, in particular,for photos that were taken prior to1955 and show outdoor and indooractivities of any kind, or businessactivities, or studio portraits.Original photos or quality reprints

are welcome.Your photos can be dropped off

or mailed to the ICC, 631 E.Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202.On the back of the photo, pleasewrite the names of all persons youcan identify, an estimate of thedate when the picture was taken,and your name and phone number.

Carini is also accepting all typesof memorabilia (documents, news-papers, film footage, business, cluband society records, souvenir pro-grams, tools, utensils and handi-work) that once belonged to earlyItalian immigrants. “These materi-als not only chronicle our forefa-thers’ lives, but give insight intoand appreciation of the immigrantexperience.”

People who have questions orneed more information aboutdonating photos or memorabiliacan contact Carini at 414/964-5898.

‘Balliamo, Bambini’ classrescheduled for Saturdays,

Apr. 21 – May 26“It’s a cultural class – not just

language, not just music, not justmovement,” Sophia says. “It’s allthree.”

The students will also beexposed to traditional Italianmusic. “We have some greatItalian waltzes, and the kids willget to dance to those,” says Sophia.“The waltz is a great dance for lit-tle kids because of the 1-2-3 count.It gets their ear trained and helpsthem get the rhythm, establishingthat connection early on.”

Sophia noted that the class islikely to fill up to capacity quicklybecause of the time change. Thefirst 15-20 registrants will beaccepted. “We’ve had a lot of inter-est in it,” she says. “Where we liveit gets pretty hard to be active.You don’t want your kid watchingTV all the time. Balliamo, Bambiniis teaching them the concept thatit’s fun to move.”

Children are encouraged to wearany clothes that they can comfort-ably move in – or just want to showoff. “The little girls will love towear their cute little dresses todance in,” says Sophia.

The cost of the class is $75 perchild or grandchild of an ICC mem-

ber and $85 per child of a non-member. Please make checkspayable to Wisdom Wellness andsend to Dr. Marisa Gatti-Taylor,3522 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee,WI 53211. Include also a list withthe names and ages of the childrenwho’ll participate in the class.

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To obtain information on how tomake a donation, please call414/223-2194 or visit,www.ICCMilwaukee.com.

The following donations werereceived between Feb. 10 and Mar.7, 2012.

In memory of Antonia “Ann”PanellaRay & Mary HoffmanJoe GloriosoKathleen BalistreriDavid & Jeannie DoernRon & Joanne CzubekGeorge & Judy MenosAnn RomanoJimmy & Linda SpataroRosemary DeRubertisJoe DenticePaul & Almira GuardalabenePeggy WeaverMary RichTom & Marcia NardelliGeorge & Aggie ColluraGracemary ZizzoJack & Zina Fallucca

John & Antoinette SanfilippoGerry AccettaMike and Lynn EneaIn memory of Joseph F. NinfoEdward & Edith BrownJohn & Jean DiMottoPhil PurperoCarmen & Lorre ZingaraPompeii Men’s ClubRobert RuggieriDavid & Jeannie DoernJohn & Antoinette SanfilippoRon & Joanne CzubekTom & Marcia NardelliGeorge & Aggie ColluraKathleen Balistreri

In memory of Concetta“Connie” AmorosoKathleen BalistreriRobert RuggieriTom & Marcia NardelliGeorge & Aggie Collura

In memory of RossanaPappalardoBill & Rita Jennaro

In memory of Ralph M. “Mike”ManskeAnthony T. Machi

In memory of Carol JanetGerry Accetta

In memory of Harold R. “HotRod Harry” HeinrichGeorge & Judy Menos

In memory of Gail A. GloriosoTom & Marcia NardelliIn memory of Frank PecoraroEddie & Dolly Glorioso

In memory of Margaret“Marge” AlbertiGeorge & Aggie Collura

In memory of Santa “Sandy”(Andaloro) ScianoGeorge & Aggie ColluraMarie Lore

In memory of MarianneSzymanskiMarie Lore

In memory of Thomas LoreMarie Lore

In memory of Carmelo R. MaroTed & Rosemary GloriosoMary Ann MaglioSal Mussomeli & Sally MullinsMary WinardRay & Mary HoffmanAnthony T. MachiFrank & Nina GaliotoAugust AmorosoJohn Coffaro

In memory of SalvatorePalmisanoGeorge & Judy MenosSal Mussomeli & Sally Mullins

In memory of Norma C.SciortinoTed & Rosemary Glorioso

In memory of CharlesBarthenheierTed & Rosemary Glorioso

In memory of Joe AntognoliTed GloriosoJoe Glorioso

In memory of William E.GarlandTom & Rose ZingaleViolet Garland

In memory of Tom GuarnieriAnthony T. MachiPaul & Rose Iannelli

In memory of Celia SeraphimAnthony T. Machi

In memory of Isadore (Izzy)SorcePeter & Kathy Sorce and family

In memory of Kenneth M.Martinson, director of our firstCarnevale and past CarnevalesAngela Prochazka

A contribution to the ICC build-ing fundElda Bunk

A contribution to the ICC build-ing fund in the form of a “getwell wish for Tony Balistreri”Angela Prochazka

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Treat your “mamma” to a spe-cial Mother’s Day treat by takingher and the rest of your “famiglia”to the Italian Community Centerfor an all-you-can-eat brunch.Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13.

Brunch prices are $21.95 foradults. For children, under the ageof 12, the charge is $12.95 for eachchild. Pre-paid reservations arerequired.

The ICC is taking reservationson the half-hour starting at 10:30a.m. with the last reservationstaken for the seating at 2:30 p.m.Please call 414/223-2180 with yourcredit card handy to reserve yourtime and table. You can also signup for the brunch by stopping in atthe ICC reception desk on week-days between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Business Manager PatrickMorgan said earliest time slots(between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30p.m.) generally fill the quickest, “soif you are interested in one of thoseslots, I suggest that you get yourreservations in early.”

The menu for this year’s brunch

is extensive. It includes black pep-per and garlic crusted prime rib;bone-in Virginia maple ham; south-ern fried chicken; chicken cordonbleu; baked cod with lemon beurreblanc; sole Florentine with roastedred pepper sauce; roasted vegetablelasagna; cheese tortellini; pennepasta; marinara sauce; Alfredosauce; rice pilaf; green beansalmondine; garden fresh greens;creamy Caesar dressing; farfallepasta salad; seasonal fruit withmint; Greek olive salad; antipasto;cottage cheese; baby red potatosalad; omelettes made-to-order(including egg whites and EggBeaters); applewood smoked bacon;peppered sausage; pancakes; lyon-naise potatoes; cheese blintz withstrawberry sauce; artisinal breads(assorted dinner rolls, butter crois-sants, fresh bread; bagels, danishand muffins); homemade fruit pies;tortes; cannoli; tiramisu; Italiancookies; fruit juice, coffee, tea andmilk.

Free parking is available in thelot south of the building.

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All advertising copy, news andfeature stories, letters from thereaders and photographs for pub-lication in the May 2012 issue ofThe Italian Times must be sub-mitted to the editor no later thanWednesday, Apr. 11.

Materials can be emailed to

editor Tom Hemman at [email protected], sent to TheItalian Times, 631 E. Chicago St.,Milwaukee, WI 53202, or droppedoff at the reception desk in theItalian Community Center office.

Your cooperation insures time-ly publication of the newspaper.

Deadline set for May issueof The Italian Times


Savor ‘A Taste of Italy’ at ICCon Sunday, Apr. 22

Enjoy wide variety of Italian food, beverages for low costThird prize is a Swarovski crystalsilver bracelet, donated byGlorioso’s Gold Imports & DiamondCenter. Fourth prize is a 32-inchLCD TV. Fifth prize is a $100 giftcertificate from the BartolottaRestaurant Group. Sixth prize is abasket of Italian wines, donated bythe Italian Conference Center.Seventh prize is a girl’s bike andthe eighth prize is a boy’s bike.

Raffle tickets are seven for $15or $3 each. Prior to “A Taste ofItaly,” raffle tickets will be mailedto ICC members. Included in themailing will be a return envelopeaddressed to raffle chairs Marieand Jim Schwindt. All ticket sell-ers will have to do is put a stampon that envelope to return thestubs and cash from their ticketsales, Marie Schwindt said. Checksfor raffle tickets are payable to theItalian Community Center.

“We’re asking all ICC membersto sell these raffle tickets inadvance to help us make this Tasteof Italy our most successful yet,”she said.

Raffle tickets will also be avail-able at the event, according to theSchwindts. The drawing of win-ning tickets will be held minutesbefore the close of “A Taste ofItaly.” Winners need not be pres-ent, “but, it’s a lot more fun whenthey are with us,” they said.

Suminski Family FuneralHomes provided a donation for raf-fle ticket printing.

Grazie! Grazie! Grazie!“This event would not be possi-

ble without the support of the soci-eties and organizations, the foodpurveyors, the volunteers of theICC and the cooperation of theItalian Conference Center staff,”said Romano. “After FestaItaliana, this event – ‘A Taste ofItaly’ – is our biggest fund-raisingactivity. The success of ‘A Taste ofItaly’ helps the ICC continue itsmission in Milwaukee.”

Giuseppe, Maria and Luigi Vellaof Sciortino’s Bakery are providingall of the rolls. Grande Cheese isdonating all the cheese (gratedRomano, Provolone and mozzarel-la). For the third time, Glorioso’son Brady will operate a booth, sell-ing their famous pitted olive saladand bread sticks. U.S. Food Serviceis donating Roselle Brand Pasta.

The names of other productdonors who were known as ofpresstime appear in the followingmenu listing.

Taste of Italy menuWe’ve kept you waiting long

enough. Here’s what you’ve beenwaiting to read, the menu for the17th annual “A Taste of Italy.”

In the Pompeii Grand Ballroom:• Pizza with assorted toppings –

courtesy of the Giacomo Falluccafamily, makers of Palermo’s Pizza(“Dat’s da Best”). Booth staffed bymembers of the Abruzzese Society.

• Italian-breaded pork tender-loin (with sweet peppers andonions). Served by Ann Romanoand friends.

• Arancini (rice balls). Boothwill be staffed by the MilwaukeeLadies of UNICO,

• Italian sub sandwiches andpanini sandwiches, new to themenu, with lunch meat courtesy ofPatrick Cudahy’s Pavone DeliCompany and cheese courtesy ofGrande Cheese. The booth will bestaffed by members of the SantaRosalia Society.

• Sfincione (thick crust Sicilian-style pizza) – courtesy of DeanCannestra family and friends ofNessun Dorma and Palermo Villarestaurants.

• Manicotti – courtesy of ICCmembers Anna Pitzo and SophiaMichalovitz and their families andfriends.

• Italian sausage sandwiches(with sweet green peppers andonions) – courtesy of Mille’s ItalianSausage and the Venice Club.Booth will be staffed by thePompeii Men’s Club.

• Lentil soup and chicken pasti-na soup – served by members of LaSocietà di San Giuseppe.

• Pitted olive salad and breadsticks – courtesy of Glorioso’s onBrady. Served by Glorioso’s staff.

• Italian salad – served by theSanta Rosalia Society.

• Pasta with red sauce – servedby members of the Solomon JuneauClub.

• Meatballs in red sauce –served by members of the HolyCrucifix Society.

• Deep-fried calamari (squid) –served by members of the PompeiiWomen’s Club.

• Sfingi (fried bread dough withsugar and cinnamon) – served byICC volunteers.

• Polenta with red sauce. Boothstaffed by the Madonna del LumeSociety Women.

• Italian wine (with or withoutpeaches). Wine courtesy of theItalian Conference Center.Peaches donated by MilazzeseSocial Club, which will have itsmembers as volunteer servers.

• Beer – courtesy of Miller BeerServed by ICC volunteers.

• Soda – courtesy of Coca-ColaServed by ICC volunteers.

• Coffee – courtesy of the Italian

Conference Center. Served by ICCvolunteers.

• Bottled water – courtesy of theItalian Conference Center. Servedby ICC volunteers.

In Festa Hall:• Espresso – courtesy of Bella

Caffe.• Gelato – courtesy of Joe Reina

and Gelateria Italiana. Served byICC volunteers.

• Cannoli – served by membersof the Addolorata Society. Made bySciortino’s Bakery.

• Eclairs – served by ICC volun-teers. Made by Sciortino’s Bakery.

• Italian cookies – Served bymembers of the St. Theresa Society.Made by Sciortino’s Bakery.

• Pizzelle (Italian wafer cookies)– with pizzelle-making demonstra-tions by Rosalia Ferrante and oth-ers.

• Spumoni – courtesy of JoeReina and Gelateria Italiana.Served by ICC volunteers.

At the time this newspaper wentto press, it was uncertain if egg-plant would be added to the Taste

of Italy lineup. If it is available atan affordable price, it will be onsale at the event.

In addition to the donors under-lined above, monetary donationshave been made by various soci-eties.

Taste of Italy CommitteeJoining Romano on the Taste of

Italy Committee are: Ann(D’Amico) Skoczynski (co-chair ofthe event and volunteer meal ticketchair), Marie and Jim Schwindt(raffle ticket chairs), PatrickMorgan (ICC Business Manager),Laurie Bisesi (ICC AssistantBusiness Manager in charge of set-up and maintenance), JohnSanfelippo (beer and soda bars),Jack McNeir (ICC Executive Chef),and Tom Hemman (publicity).

Flyers for the event are avail-able at the ICC for people to dis-tribute to friends and area busi-nesses. They are also being distrib-uted in the worship bulletins ofThree Holy Women Parish.

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Persons interested in acquiringa copy of any of the vintage ItalianAmerican photographs that are dis-played throughout the year at theItalian Community Center or dur-ing the four days of Festa Italianamust contact the MilwaukeeCounty Historical Society (MCHS)to obtain the photo, ICC HistorianMario A. Carini announced.

“The Historical Society is the

keeper of the negatives,” Carinisaid, who donated a massive collec-tion of artifacts, photos and othermemorabilia to the society onbehalf of the ICC and the earlyItalian immigrants in 2010.

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FINAL STANDINGS

ICC WinterBocce LeaguesMonday Night1st-Metagannis 18-6*2nd-Amici’s 18-63rd-It’s All Good 16-84th-Cannestras 15-95th-Still Reunited 14-106th-LeRoy’s Dollies 10-147th-Zaffiro’s 9-158th-Diletantes 6-189th-Red Dot 6-18*Metagannis won a tie-breakerover Amici’s to clinch first place.

Tuesday Afternoon Seniors1st-Young-At-Heart 19-52nd-Felice Amici 18-63rd-Swingers 15-94th-Happy Rollers 14-105th-Bocce Belles 6-18

Wednesday Night1st-Trizzano 19-52nd- Porticello 17-73rd-Club Garibaldi 12-124th-Club Garibaldi II 11-135th-Gatti Rossi 10-146th-Don’s Crew 2-22

Thursday Afternoon Seniors1st-Balistreri’s on 68th 17-72nd-Holy Crucifix Society 16-83rd-Bishops 15-94th-Bocce Moms 13-115th-Paesane 13-116th-Como Si Chiama 11-137th-Buon Amici 7-178th-Shipmates 4-20

Thursday Night**1st-Tarantino Construction 11-72nd-(tie) West Shoreland,

Tarantino Roofing,Aliota Bros., Aliota’s 10-8

3rd-Layton Fruit Market 7-114th-Ro Ro’s 6-12**Thursday Night League playedan 18-game schedule.

Metagannis, the Monday Night League winner, cap-tured the Italian Community Center’s winter boccechampionship on Monday, Mar. 12, rolling past threeopponents in playoff competition. Metagannis notchedvictories over Tarantino Construction (ThursdayNight champs), Trizzano (Wednesday Night champs)and Balistreri’s on 68th (Thursday Afternoon champs)in the championship game to secure the title.Metagannis achieved the feat without two key players,Dan Conley and Jerry Mudlaff, who were unavailable.Dean Cannestra and Tracy Balistreri substituted forthem. From the left: Cannestra and Balistreri (on theleft) and seen here with Metagannis players Troy

Halverson and Tom Pelkofer. Other teams in the tour-nament were: Young-At-Heart (Tuesday Afternoonchamps), which won an opening round game over theHoly Crucifix Society (Thursday Afternoon runner-up), but lost to Balistreri’s on 68th in a semifinalmatch; Felice Amici (Tuesday Afternoon runnerup),which lost its opening match to Balistreri’s on 68th;and Amici (Monday Night runnerup), which lost itsopening round game against Trizzano. The Metagannisplayers each received a $15 gift certificate for Cafe LaScala, the ICC’s public restaurant. The Balistreri’s on68th players each received a $5 Cafe La Scala gift cer-tificate. (Times photo by Jim Schultz)

ICC’s winter bocce championship goes toMetagannis from Monday Night League

While it’s still too cold and dampto play bocce outdoors, you can playthe Italian lawn bowling gameindoors at the Italian CommunityCenter. Spring leagues are nowforming.

The spring bocce season getsunder way the week of Mar. 26.Teams in the senior citizen leaguesplay on Tuesday and Thursday

afternoons. Teams in the mixedcouples leagues compete onMonday and Wednesday nights.Teams in each league play once aweek. The regular season lastseight weeks.

If you’re interested in register-ing a team to play in a springleague, here are a few things youneed to know. There are two sets of

registration fees – one for thosewho are not members of the ICCand one for those who are ICCmembers. The non-member regis-tration fee is $40 per person perleague season. A discounted regis-tration fee of $30 per person perleague season is offered to an ICCmember. Each team must consistof least four players, with one play-er designated as the team captain.Each league is interested in havingeight teams.

Team registration forms areavailable from the league coordina-tors: Dan Conley (Monday Night),Anthony Gazzana (TuesdayAfternoon), Tony Tarantino(Wednesday Night) and JoeTorcivia (Thursday Afternoon).The forms can also be obtained bycalling Mary Ann Maglio at414/223-2194.

The championship playoffs, fea-turing each league winner and fourteams with the next best record,will be played the night of Tuesday,May 29.

Spring bocce season gets underway the week of Mar. 26 at ICC

Pietro Tarantinooffers help to

Italian citizensPietro Tarantino, a longtime

member and past board member ofthe Italian Community Center, isoffering free assistance to membersof Wisconsin’s Italian communityon matters involving the Italiangovernment. Tarantino will be atthe ICC on the first Saturday ofthe month from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Tarantino is a member ofComites (Comitato degli Italianiall’estero) and a liaison to theItalian General Consulate ofChicago.

Among the matters for whichTarantino can provide assistanceare visas and passports, power ofattorney, verification of signatures,documents relating to death certifi-cates and declarations dealing withcitizenship, civil status and pen-sions.

By Susie ChristiansenSocial networking websites, such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as

e-mail and cell phone texting, are currently the most common methodsof communicating for people. Using those avenues, we want to develop away to reach out to our membership to inform you about upcomingevents organized by the Italian Community Center, such as Il GrandeCarnevale, A Taste of Italy and Festa Italiana.

When the ICC hosts wine tastings, musical events and cooking class-es, it would be helpful to everyone involved to be able to send an e-mailblast or a cell phone text blast to ICC members and as many non-mem-bers as possible. Right now, committee chairs and event planners heredon’t always know what advertising options are available to them andhow to reach out to you. Without spending a ton of money, we just aren’tsure how to let the people out there know about upcoming events at theICC.

ICC members can be placed on an e-mail list and a cell phone listwhen they sign up for or renew their membership. Our applicationincludes a place for your e-mail address and cell phone number.

Our membership contact list is extremely private, and we will contin-ue to keep it that way. We do not distribute our address, phone or e-mail lists to anyone. Rest assured your contact information will beretained by the ICC and only the ICC, and you will only be sent mes-sages on a limited basis.

We simply want to inform you. We want to tell you about the fantas-tic events, activities and ethnic experiences that the Italian CommunityCenter has to offer.

These are the other options available for submitting your cell phonenumber and e-mail address:

1. Our website: www.iccmilwaukee.com – use the Contact Us Form(the last tab on the site).

2. By e-mail: [email protected]. 3. Call Constance Palmer at the ICC – 414-223-2808.

Request from ICC for cell phonenumbers and e-mail addresses

One day you can count on beingmarked across all of Italy is Apr.25, which is the Festa dellLiberazione, or Liberation Day,which marks the liberation ofItaly by the Allied troops in 1945.

Today, the day is commemorat-ed in Italy not just for that libera-tion, but also as a day whenItalians honor their fallen sol-diers.

In particular, Liberation Day isknown for honoring the fallen par-tisans of the Italian Resistancewho fought the Nazis as well as

Mussolini’s troops throughoutWorld War II. Italy lost nearly500,000 people during the war(military casualties and civiliancasualties combined).

There are Liberation Day activ-ities in virtually every town andcity, from parades with marchingbands to political rallies andmusic concerts. It’s also a daywhen many museums, shops,banks, restaurants and monu-ments are closed and public trans-portation runs on a less frequentschedule.

Liberation Day celebrated in Italyon Apr. 25


Stars shine brightly at ICC’s CarnevaleThis year, the Italian Commun-

ity Center’s Carnevale Committeechose the theme “La Stella diVenezia” (“The Star of Venice”) forthe organization’s 33rd annual pre-Lenten ball. It gave the attendees achance to be a “star” for theevening, from those who were hon-ored as Royalty, to the large num-ber of people who were adorned incostumes and masks, and to thosewho filled the dance floor.

Most of all, it gave the nearly400 attendees a chance to celebratean Italian tradition dating back tothe Medieval era.

General chairpersons RosemaryDeRubertis and Joanne Czubekprovided this report on the event:

“After 33 years, Carnevale hasnot lost its luster. Nearly 400guests walked into a ballroom filledwith glittering stars that carriedout the theme, ‘Carnevale: The Starof Venice.’

“Il Gran Maresciallo Dean Can-nestra, dressed in costume as thePhantom of the Opera, delightedthe crowd with his entrance on afull-size gondola. To add to the

drama, he was accompanied byGiuseppe Vella and TonyPiacentini, who were also costumedas the Phantom, and Megan Young,who wore a full white gown to por-tray Christina from the opera.

“Guests experienced a deliciousdinner, topped off with a dessert ofspumoni gelato, compliments of Joeand Mary Reina and GelateriaItaliana.

“At 10 p.m., the skies were filledwith glitter from fireworks, compli-ments of Bartolotta FireworksCompany, Inc. After the fireworksshow, guests were treated to asumptuous sweet table. compli-ments of this year’s PiccoloPrincipe Salvatore Vella andSciortino’s Bakery.

“Throughout the evening, guestsdanced to the music of the BrewCity Big Band. It was a memorableevening for all, especially thePiccola Principessa AnnaMelaReina and Piccolo PrincipeSalvatore Vella, who danced virtu-ally every dance!

“We were so happy to see that somany of our guests came in colorful

costumes and masks. Our heartfeltthanks go to our Royalty – Re andRegina Vincenzo and VivianBalistreri; Nonno and Nonna Billand Karen Dickinson; Principe andPrincipessa Joe Cannestra andAudriAnn Schwindt; PiccoloPrincipe and Piccola PrincipessaSalvatore Vella and AnnaMelaReina and our Vescovo FrankD’Amato and our Gran MarescialloDean Cannestra – who truly actedtheir parts and made the evening aroyal affair.

“We couldn’t have presentedsuch a wonderful event without ourtalented committee, who all workedhard together to make the eveninga huge success. Our committeeincluded Susan (DeSanctis)Christiansen, Rose Anne Ceraso-Fritchie, Pamela Mazza Mueller,Tom Hemman, Elise CerasoFritchie, Anna Pitzo, ChristinaZiino, Elizabeth Ceraso, Jim andMarie Schwindt, Mary Pecoraro,Mary Winard, Craig and MarieLieber, Sandy Mazza, AnnZambito, Cosmo Carini, Frank

D’Amato, C.J. Lieber, Ryan Lieberand Mason Mueller.”

“Thanks also to our mask judgesSandy and Jerry Hafemann andGina Spang and our costumejudges Cathy McLane, Lisa Leweinand Sal LoCoco.

“Special thanks to BusinessManager Patrick Morgan and all ofthe ICC staff.

“Most of all, thanks to all ourguests who attended Carnevale2012. See you next year.”

You can mark Saturday, Feb. 9on your calendar as the date forCarnevale 2013. The ICC’sCarnevale always takes places onthe Saturday before AshWednesday, which in 2013 is sched-uled on Feb. 13.

As the Italian Community Center’s 33rd annual Il Grande Carnevalewas coming to a close on Saturday, Feb. 18, winners of the four cash raf-fle prizes were drawn.

The prize winners were:• 1st prize – $500 to Joseph Greco of Waterford.• 2nd prize – $300 to Anne M. Catalane of Milwaukee.• 3rd prize – $250 to George S. Manning of Shorewood.• 4th prize – $100 to Joseph C. Vento of Waukesha.The raffle serves as a fund-raising activity.

Carnevale rafflewinners drawn

MILWAUKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYpresents

“Faith, Family, Festa:Milwaukee’s Italians”

Located on the second floor of the Historical Center, “Faith, Family,Festa” offers a rare opportunity to understand the traditions, triumphs

and hardships of immigrant life for Milwaukee’s Italian community.On display through April 30, 2012. $8.00 regular admission.

Free to Milwaukee County Historical Society members.Exhibit hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,

Saturday; and 1-5 p.m., Sunday.

Milwaukee County Historical Society910 N. Old World Third St., Milwaukee, WI 53203

(414) 273-8288www.milwaukeehistory.net

The Milwaukee County Historical Society is closing its year-long exhibi-tion, “Faith Family Festa: Milwaukee’s Italians,” with culinary excellenceas the Historical Society hosts Milwaukee’s first ever “MeatballChallenge!”

On Saturday, Mar. 24, Milwaukee area restaurants, caterers, and pri-vate culinary experts are invited to compete against one another with theirsignature meatball recipes to see who will take home the honor of havingMilwaukee’s best meatball!

From noon to 4 p.m., the public is welcome to taste each unique meat-ball recipe while enjoying “Faith Family Festa: Milwaukee’s Italians” onelast time. Using specific culinary criteria, a panel of judges will choose thegrand prize-winner who will receive two round-trip tickets to Rome! Prizesfor second and third place will also be awarded, and Milwaukeeans will gettheir say by casting votes to decide a winner in the People’s Choice catego-ry.

All sponsorship and event proceeds support Historical Society programsand exhibits that help enrich people’s lives through the power of history.

Individuals and businesses that are interested in becoming an eventcontestant or sponsor, please contact Curator Michael Reuter at 414/273-8288, via email at [email protected], or by filling out a con-testant registration form at www.milwaukeehistory.net. Public admissionto the event is $8, which includes four meatball tickets. Each meatball tick-et purchased thereafter is $2. MCHS members gain admittance for FREE,so sign up for a membership today (visit the MCHS website,www.milwaukeehistory.net).

Milwaukee Meatball Challenge! –A tasty, delectable end to

Historical Society Italian exhibit

Any member of the Italian Community Center who has a change ofaddress is asked to notify the ICC promptly so that mailings from theCenter are sent to the correct address.

Since the ICC uses nonprofit bulk rates to mail The Italian Times,the United States Postal Service is entitled to charge a fee (50¢) for eachnewspaper that is returned to the ICC and deemed undeliverable due toan incorrect address. Since June 2009 when the fees were first assessed,the ICC has been forced to pay more than $320 to the Postal Servicebecause members did not supply the ICC with their change of addressinformation.

Even if you are temporarily away from your permanent residence andare not receiving mail at that address, you need to notify the ICC of yourtemporary address so that your newspaper can be delivered to thataddress and so that the ICC is not charged 50¢ for each failed attempt todeliver the publication to your permanent residence.

“We’ve had a number of members who have gone to Florida or anoth-er warm weather location for the winter and these people did not supplyus with their temporary change of address; hence their newspaper wasreturned to the ICC with the 50¢ service fee due for each newspaper,”Editor Tom Hemman said.

Nonprofit bulk rate mail is not forwarded to a new address, whichmeans those members who neglect to inform the ICC of their change ofaddress will not receive the newspaper.

Please send change of address information to: Italian CommunityCenter, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202-5916 or emailConstance Palmer at [email protected] or call her at 414/223-2808.

Members: Please notify ICC of achange of address; noncompliance

is costly for ICC

Carnevale photos

appear on pages

12, 13 and 24.


Il Grande Carnevale: La Stella di Venezia18 Febbraio 2012

Vivian and Vincenzo Balistreri, la Regina and il Re of Il GrandeCarnevale, acknowledged the applause of attendees after their corona-tion.

Karen and Bill Dickinson were honored as the Nonna and Nonno ofCarnevale. They become the first couple where neither claims Italianancestry to be given the honor. The Dickinsons were chosen on the basisof their volunteerism to the Italian Community Center and Festa Italiana.

La Principessa AudriAnn Schwindt and Il Principe Joseph Cannestra

Il Piccolo Principe Salvatore Vella and La Piccola Principessa AnnaMelaReina enjoyed dancing the night away. Salvatore is the son of Giuseppeand Rhiana Vella. AnnaMela is the daughter of Giuseppe and Mary Reina.

Frank D’Amato (photo on left)filled the role of Carnevale’s IlVescovo (the Bishop) for the sec-ond year in a row.

Times photos byTom Hemman

More photos

can be found

on page 24.


Could these dapper gentlemen be a re-creation of “The Three Tenors” –Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, and Luciano Pavarotti? Well, not exactly.Meet the ICC’s “The Phantoms of Carnevale,” (l to r) Dean Cannestra,Giuseppe Vella and Tony Piacentini. Though requested, “The Phantoms ofCarnevale” did not perform musically. Cannestra, however, served as IlGran Maresciallo of Carnevale.

I Bei Bambini performed a dance routine, choreographed by SusieChristiansen, to the music of “O Sole Mio” as performed by recordingartists Il Volo, the teenage tenors from Italy. Marissa Miszewski, a long-time member of I Bei Bambini, performed in the sun costume.

Rosemary DeRubertis (left) and Joanne Czubek, the general chairpersonsof Il Grande Carnevale, are seen here by one of the three sweet tables thatwere available for the 376 attendees indulging after Bartolotta’s fireworksshow. All of the delicious sweets were courtesy of Piccolo PrincipeSalvatore Vella and Peter Sciortino’s Bakery. The tables were festivelydecorated by Czubek.Here’s the group of volunteers who received high marks for the beautiful

job they did decorating the Pompeii Grand Ballroom and galleria for the33rd annual Il Grande Carnevale. Front row, l to r: Craig Lieber, SandyMazza, Pamela Mazza-Mueller, Marie Lieber, Frank D’Amato, ChristinaZiino (behind D’Amato) and Ann Zambito. Back row: Ryan and C.J. Lieber.

The Brew City Big Band, featuring Laura Easey-Jones on vocals, kept thedance floor filled throughout the evening performing a wide mix of musicfrom jazz and standards to pop and soul. Easey-Jones is a longtime mem-ber of the Italian Community Center.

Right: Doris Evans won the firstprize in mask competition withher “Venetian Lights” creation.Her prize was a $50 gift certificatefor Bosley’s on Brady and a $35 giftcertificate for Palermo VillaRestaurant.

Above: Tradizione Vivente, theItalian Dance Group of Milwaukee,performed after the coronationceremony.

Judges selected Gerry Gerseher and Paul Strain for the second prize inmask competition. The couple won a $35 gift certificate for NessunDorma Restaurant and a bottle of wine.


For the 14th year in a row, thePompeii Women’s Club is hosting aPalm Sunday Breakfast Buffet towhich the public is invited. MarieSchwindt, who is chairing thebreakfast, said the hours for theApr. 1 event, to be held in the

Italian Community Center’sPompeii Grand Ballroom, will be 10a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visitors to the buffet will findplenty of dining choices. The all-you-can-eat menu includes eggs,ham, pancakes, sausage, hashed

brown potatoes, fresh fruit, Danishpastry, juice, milk, coffee and tea.

Prices are $9.75 for adults and$5.50 for children ages 4 to 12.There is no charge for children age3 and younger. Guests will be seat-ed upon arrival. Advance reserva-tions are not being accepted.Parking is free in the lot south ofthe building.

Besides the breakfast buffet,there will be a bake sale, severalraffles, free face painting, a color-ing contest for the children inattendance, and an appearance bythe Easter Bunny.

More than 30 members are bak-ing homemade treats for the bakesale.

The breakfast buffet is the onlyfundraising activity for the non-profit Pompeii Women’s Club. Theorganization provides support forvarious charitable organizationsand projects. The ICC is one of theorganizations that has benefitedsignificantly from the club’s chari-table giving.

“We’re hoping for another largeturnout,” said Schwindt. “Yourparticipation and support will begreatly appreciated.” Last year,more than 600 people attended.

The Pompeii Women’s Club rep-resents women of Italian heritageand/or association who make anactive contribution to the communi-ty by providing funds and servicesto worthy charitable organizations.


Italian Society and Club News

Milwaukee’s Filippo MazzeiLodge of the Orders Sons of Italy inAmerica has invited the public to afree presentation by attorneyTheodore W. Grippo, author of theaward-winning book, “With MaliceAforethought: The Execution ofNicola Sacco and BartolomeoVanzetti” on Wednesday, Mar. 21at the Italian Community Center,631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee.

The program will begin with aspuntino at 6 p.m. in ConferenceRooms 1 and 2.

Grippo’s book chronicles a tragictale of intolerance and injusticeduring early 20th century America.The story of Sacco and Vanzetti hasbeen told many times, but neverbefore has such a keen eye beenturned on the legal proceedings.Through meticulous research, theauthor has uncovered startling new

evidence of judicial and prosecutor-ial misconduct leading to the state-sanctioned execution of two immi-grant workers who espousedunpopular political beliefs.

“With Malice Aforethought” hasearned Grippo, a Chicago attorney,the Editor’s Choice and Rising StarAwards by IUniverse.

Grippo, a graduate of North-western University Law School(Juris Doctor degree, 1953) andDePaul College of Law (Master ofLaw, Taxation 1981), has served inthe Illinois Secretary of StateOffice, been a partner in twoChicago law firms, and is the seniorand founding partner of Grippo &Elden. He currently serves on theAdvisory Board, Center ofWrongful Convictions, Northwest-ern University School of Law. Hehas authored numerous legal writ-

ings and has taught at JohnMarshall Law School and LoyolaLaw School.

Milwaukee OSIA chapter invites author of book onSacco and Vanzetti to speak at Mar. 21 meeting

Author/AttorneyTheodore W. Grippo

Pompeii Women looking for publicsupport of Palm Sunday Breakfast

Buffet on Sunday, Apr. 1

Here are two pictures from last year’s Pompeii Women’s Club PalmSunday Breakfast at the Italian Community Center. The Easter Bunnyawaited children in the galleria. A large crowd enjoyed the breakfast inthe Pompeii Grand Ballroom. (Photos provided by the Pompeii Women’sClub)

La Societa SantaRosalia invites you

to their SpringDinner Dance

The members of La SocietaSanta Rosalia are hosting theirsixth annual Spring Dinner Danceand invite all to attend. The eventwill be held at the ItalianConference Center, 631 E. ChicagoSt., Milwaukee, on Saturday, Mar.31, starting at 5 p.m. for cocktails,with dinner at 6 p.m. and livemusic featuring The Enzo Scaranoand Stella Raimondi Band, alongwith a number of raffles.

Space is limited, so please makereservations no later than Friday,Mar. 23. A portion of the evening’sproceeds will be donated directly tothe Leukemia & LymphomaSociety.

The cost is $60 for adults and$15 for children 12 and under. Ifyou are interested in attending,please RSVP by contacting JoannStern at 414/332-7506 [email protected].

Raffle tickets are available aswell. First and second prizes are$1,000 cash. Third prize is an IPad2 (16GB/WiFi w/case) and fourthprize is $500 cash. Raffle ticketsare $3 each or five for $10. You donot need to be present on the nightof the event to win. Please contactFilippo R. Reina if you would liketo purchase raffle tickets at 414-736-9087 or email him [email protected].

“Feel free to visit our website atwww.santarosaliasocieta.org forfurther information and to learnmore about our society’s missionand activities. We look forward tosharing the evening with you,”Reina said.

The members of SocietàMaschile Maria S.S. Del Lume areplanning to take their annual tripto Chicago for the feast of MariaS.S. Lauretana on Sunday, Sept. 2.They invite all who might be inter-ested in attending to join them.

A bus will leave from St. Rita

Church, 1600 N. Cass St.,Milwaukee, at 8 a.m. and willreturn at 7:30 p.m.

The cost of the bus is $25 perperson.

For more information, pleasecall Mario or Rose Carini at414/964-1161.

Madonna del Lume Societyplans trip to Chicago feast

Public welcome to participate

WisItalia has extended an invi-tation to the public to attend theorganization’s 9th annual “ItalianTeacher of the Year” awards ban-quet on Saturday, May 12 atO’Donoghue’s Irish Pub, 13225Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove.

The event will begin at 4 p.m.with a social hour, followed by din-ner and the program. Reservationsare necessary by Saturday, Apr. 7.The cost has been set at $45 perperson, with a discounted price of$25 available to students. To obtaina reservation form, please visit:www.wisitalia.org/pdfs/TeacherYearReservation2012.pdf and submit toWisitalia, c/o Al Rolandi, 13155Oakhurst Drive, Elm Grove, WI

53122.For more information, contact

Rolandi at 262/957-6866 or [email protected].


Support the Pompeii Men’s ClubGood Friday Fish Fry Buffet on Apr. 6

The Pompeii Men’s Club willhold their annual Good Friday FishFry Buffet at the Italian Commun-ity Center, 631 E. Chicago St., onApr. 6. The buffet is the group’sbiggest fundraiser and proceedswill benefit their extensive charitywork.

The meal is all-you-can-eat andwill be served from 4 to 7:30 pm.The cost will be $12.50 for adults,$6.50 for children ages 4-10, andfree for children under the age of 3.The event will also feature a superraffle and the ability to win oppor-tunity baskets filled with Italianproducts and other prizes.

First prize for the super rafflewill be a color flat screen television.Second prize will be a lawn mower.The third-prize winner will beawarded $150 and the fourth prizewinner will go home with $100.

The menu for the buffet will con-sist of breaded and baked cod,coleslaw, potato pancakes, bakedpotatoes, French fries, popcornshrimp, mostaccioli with red sauce,cole slaw, tossed salad, Italianbread, watermelon wedges, a bever-age of coffee, tea, or milk anddessert. A full range of condimentswill be available to accompany themeal.

Free parking will be offered inthe south lot of the ICC (N. JacksonSt. entrance).

The Pompeii Men’s Club charita-ble outreach has benefitted theItalian Community Center alongwith several other local organiza-tions, among them the SojournerTruth House, Children’s Hospital ofWisconsin, the Ronald McDonaldHouse and Special Olympics ofSoutheastern Wisconsin. The club

also has strong ties to Three HolyWomen Parish. It was founded bymembers of Blessed Virgin ofPompeii Church, the predecessor toSt. Rita of Cascia Church on CassStreet.

Tickets can be purchased at theICC office or by contacting theclub’s president Chuck Lazzaro at414/421-7359, John A. Sanfilippo at414/282-2667 or Tony Zingale at414/444-4689.

.• ALL ARE WELCOME. Membership is open to any person of Italian heritage or other public-spirited individuals supporting the purposes and objectives of the Italian Community Center.

• A MEMBERSHIP IN THE ITALIAN COMMUNITY CENTER IS A PERFECT GIFT forfriends and relatives, holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, weddings and other special occasions.

BENEFITS OF INDIVIDUAL OR SENIOR MEMBERSHIP• Home delivery of The Italian Times* • Complimentary ticket to Festa Italiana • Voting privileges**

• Free international television in Members Room for sports and cultural programs • Special events discounts• Social, recreational, cultural and educational opportunities • Discount on advertising in The Italian Times.

*Online edition of The Italian Times available for everyone. Visit www.ICCMilwaukee.com. **Persons, 18-25, who purchaseindividual membership, will have voting privileges.

Italian Community Center MembershipJoin us today! What’s not to love?

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP� Individual Membership (64 or younger) @ $35.00/year. � Senior Membership (65 or older) @ $30.00/year.FREE Junior Membership, available for children, teens and adults under the age of 25 with a paid individual membership.Please complete the following information and mail this application form with your payment to: Italian CommunityCenter, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202-5916. If you have any questions or want further information, please call(414) 223-2180. If there are more than two persons in each category, please list the additional persons on a separate sheetof paper. All memberships are valid for one full year.

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Officer Peter Graber, a commu-nity liaison from the MilwaukeePolice Department, will be theguest speaker at the MilwaukeeLadies of UNICO general meetingand dinner on Tuesday, Apr. 17 atthe Italian Community Center.

The public is invited to attend.Graber will speak on “Basic

Street Safety,” including how to

keep your home and garage safe.There will be a light dinner at 6

p.m. at a cost of $10 per person.Graber’s presentation will be at7:30 p.m. with dessert and coffee tofollow.

For reservations or more infor-mation, please call Catherine Kellyat 414/463-8873 or SophiaMichalovitz at 414/731-7693.

Milwaukee Police officer tospeak on safety issues at UNICO

Ladies’ Apr. 17 meetingPublic invited to attend

WisItalia’s ‘Teacher of the Year’awards banquet

Palm Sunday inRome, Italy

In Rome at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday,Apr. 1, Pope Benedict XVI willappear in St. Peter’s Square to cele-brate Mass and take part in one ofthe great Easter traditions in Rome –the solemn but colorful procession ofpalms and the blessing of the faith-ful. This Mass begins SettimanaSanta – the “holy week.”

Cardinals, bishops and priests, aswell as the Pope and his closest cler-gy advisors, all take part in the pro-cession, which winds through theSquare to the altar in front of theBasilica, where the Mass is celebrat-ed.

Since Palm Sunday has been des-ignated World Youth Day, the Pope’sPalm Sunday sermon, traditionallyknown as the “Angelus message,” isalways a message to the young peo-ple of the world.

Because palms are not readilyavailable in Italy, they are oftenreplaced in Easter traditions withbranches from olive trees, whichsymbolize both local olive culture andpeace.

Chieti’s is Italy’soldest Good Friday

processionProcessions are commonplace in

Italy on Good Friday. The oldest ofthese is believed to be the one staged inChieti (Abruzzo), once the Roman townof Taete. Legend has it the town wasfounded by Achilles and named for hismother, Tetis.

Each year, with the participants(men and children only) wearing masksand dressed in the colors of theirparish, the procession winds its waythrough the torch-lined streets of thetown. They are accompanied by a choirand over 100 violin players performingthe haunting music of “Miserere” bySavario Selecchi.


Conversazione with Bob RuggieriHave you heard? Il Volo has

released a new album, “Il VoloTakes Flight Live From the DetroitOpera House.” Not only that.They’ve announced another NorthAmerican tour.

Il Volo, of course, is the name ofthe three teenage tenors from Italy.If you’ve heard them or saw theirperformance in Milwaukee lastOctober, which was sponsored bythe Italian Community Center,you’ve undoubtedly not forgottenthem. Or you may have seen theirPBS special. They’re incredibly tal-ented.

Their names again? PieroBarone, Ignazio Borschetto andGianluca Ginoble.

Their 2012 tour begins on Aug.12 and ends on Oct. 2. It includes28 cities! Unfortunately, Milwau-kee isn’t one of them. They’ll be inChicago on Wednesday, Aug. 22.

If you want to know more aboutthat schedule or the new album,you’re encouraged to visit ilvolomu-sic.com.

# # # # #There’s a video circulating on

the internet which is generatingsome discussion.

It’s a scene from the movie, “TheGreat Caruso,” in which MarioLanza is singing “Ave Maria” witha children’s choir. Suddenly, one ofthe choirboys steps forth and solosin a lovely soprano voice.

There appear to be a number of

people in the e-mail chain who areconvinced that the boy soprano isthe late Luciano Pavarotti, whowas an admirer of Lanza. Othersdon’t agree.

If you want to see the scene andform your own opinion, tryGoogling Lanza Pavarotti AveMaria. That combination of wordsshould get you where you want tobe.

It’s been suggested you mightwant to let your opinion be known.Conversazione is happy to provide ameans for doing just that.

So what do you think? Pleasesend me an email at [email protected] or send a post-card to Conversazione, Attn:Lanza/Pavarotti, 9049 N. 86th St.,Milwaukee, WI 53224-1805.Simply write “Pavarotti” or “NotPavarotti.” The results of thishighly informal and decidedlyunscientific ICC survey will beannounced at the general member-ship meeting on Thursday, Apr. 26.

(If you want to include yourname and why you voted the wayyou did, you’re welcome to do so.But you don’t have to.)

# # # # #I was intrigued by the “Seasons

of Greatness” series that appearedon the sports pages of theMilwaukee Journal Sentinel recent-ly. A panel of eight experts wasasked to identify the greatest one-season individual performances in

Wisconsin sports history. From 65possibilities, the panel was asked tocome up with the top ten.

I noticed that two ICC memberswere heavily involved in that effort.Larry Baldassaro was one of theeight panelists. He’s a professoremeritus of Italian at UWM; hasbeen writing for the MilwaukeeBrewers official magazine since1990; and has written several base-ball-themed books.

Overseeing the project for thenewspaper and writing about all 10athletes was Gary D’Amato. He’swon numerous awards for his work,including being named WisconsinSportswriter of the Year threetimes. He’s also authored sport-themed books.

By the way, it’s hard to arguewith the panel’s choice for the bestone-season performance. Thatwent to speed skater Eric Heiden.In the 1980 Winter Olympics, all hedid was win the gold medal in allfive races, setting Olympic recordsin each and a world record in hisfinal race, the 10,000 meters.

# # # # #Unless you’re familiar with the

Wall Street Journal and its ofteneclectic editorial content, you’dprobably be surprised to see theheadline that caught HenryPiano’s attention. That Feb. 15,2012 headline? “Why Italian MomsAre the Best.”

It appears over a column by JoeQueenan, whose own mother isIrish-American. His column sub-ject was prompted by books alreadypublished or due out soon on whathe calls “ethnic maternal suprema-cy.”

Somewhat tongue in cheek,Queenan argues that “the bestmothers are Italian-Americans, inpart because they are warm andaffectionate, but mostly because ofthe manicotti.”

He writes, “Italian-Americanmoms love their kids, they look outfor their kids, they defend theirkids, and because of that their kidsgrow up to be pillars of the commu-nity.

“If I had it to do all over again,I’d come back as an Italian-American – in part because of thewarmth, the affection, the passion

and the generosity, but mostlybecause of the manicotti.”

Space and copyright law preventus from reprinting the column here,but I think that if you Google theheadline and his name, you’ll beable to come up with Queenan’s col-umn in its entirety.

# # # # #Is there anything interesting,

unusual or humorous going on inyour world? If so, let’s tell others.Drop me a note, and be sure toinclude your phone number. Youcan leave that note with TimesEditor Tom Hemman at the ICCoffice or send it to me directly at9049 N. 86th St., Milwaukee, WI,53224-1805 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Grazie!

The following people became members of the Italian CommunityCenter between Feb. 10 and Mar. 6, 2012. Benvenuti! (Welcome!)

Jim & Sue Sheahan of Bay View

Danielle Fennessy of Bay View

Michael Giaimo of Dousman

Peter J. Spera of Milwaukee

Joseph D’Amato of Brookfield

Alfonso Marchillo of Milwaukee

Mary Lucci of Milwaukee

Joe Montemurro of West Allis

William & Blanca Irma Townsend of Whitefish Bay

Daniel Baker of West Allis

Anthony J. Gazzana of Colorado Springs, CO

Brian & Allison Kelly and childrenFinbar and Alaniah of Whitefish Bay

Michelle Butz of Milwaukee

Welcome, new ItalianCommunity

Center members!

Kathryn Spella witnesses 1stsnowfall in Rome in 26 years

When the snow fell this winter for the first time in 26 years in Rome, Italy,Kathryn Spella (far right) was there to witness it. Kathryn is a MarquetteUniversity student who is studying in Rome this semester. She and her fel-low students decided to build a snowman after this atypical snowstormarrived in early February. Kathryn is the daughter of James and KarenSpella of West Bend and the granddaughter of Rosario and JosephineSpella, all of whom are members of the Italian Community Center.Kathryn is the youngest of the Spellas’ six daughters, all of whom graduat-ed from Marquette University.

Venice’s Festival ofSt. Mark is Apr. 25A great day to be in Venice,

Italy is Apr. 25 when the Festivalof San Marco (St. Mark) is cele-brated. St. Mark is the patronsaint of Venice and a relic of hisbody has resided in the town afterbeing smuggled in 828 by Venetianmerchants. The relic attractedtourism and pilgrims to Venice,helping to make it the city it istoday.

In modern times, the dayincludes a religious procession, lotsof live music and a big feast in St.Mark’s Square.

It’s a tradition in Venice to givea rose to your loved one on thisday.


Ferruccio Ramadori, painter and poet, was born in1952 in Scheggino (Perugia). His paintings have beenexhibited throughout Italy and especially in Perugia,capital city of the region of Umbria, as well as inBerlin and Potsdam. Since 1970, he has been intense-ly interested in poetry in dialect and has made aname for himself as one of the few poets writing in thedialect of Umbria. Published in Antologie e storiedella letterature, he is also the author of a few vol-umes of poetry as well as a book on the old, now aban-doned Spoleto-Norcia railway in Valnerina, famousfor its many curves and tunnels through green pictur-esque mountains.

Here are two of his poems in the Umbrian dialecttranslated into Italian and English for your pleasure.

Lu LéttuLéttu de foglie e pagliericciu

dove riposa lu bonu e lu tristula verità e la menzognal’allegria e la tristezzala sincerità e l’ingannu

dove ce nasce la vitadove se stenne lu mortu

Quistu è lu léttu!

– By Ferruccio Ramadori

Il LettoLetto di foglie e pagliericcio

dove riposa il buono ed il cattivola verità e la menzognal’allegria e la tristezzala sincerità e l’inganno

dove ci nasce la vitadove si stenne il morto

Quisto è il letto!

– Translated by Rossella Vasta

The BedBed of leaves and mattress of straw

where lie good and eviltruth and lies

joy and sadnesssincerity and deceitwhere life is born

where also lie the deadThis is what makes the bed!

– Translated by Roberto Ciampi

I PapaveriCarpii i papaveri e le spighe de

lu granu a li campibevvi l’acqua de lu fiume

misi lu muschio nelle saccoccede li carzuni

fissai nell’occhi lu sole e la lunachiusi la notte drento lu puzzucusci rubai li colori all’universu

– By Ferruccio Ramadori

I PapaveriCarpii i papaveri e le spighe

di grano ai campibevvi l’acqua del fiume

I misi il muschio nelle saccoccedei calzone

fissai negli occhi il sole e la lunachiusi la notte dentro al pozzocosi rubai i colori all’universo

– Translated by Rossella Vasta

The PoppiesI picked poppies and ears

of corn from the fieldsI drank water from the riverput moss in my pants pocketscaught the sun and the moon

in my gazelocked the night inside the well

that’s how I stole colorsfrom the universe


I Papaveri and Advice to a Painter illustrate howpoets and painters alike are inspired by nature and

the colors they see around them.

Advice to a PainterIf these Iris you would capture,

if these Iris you would paint,prepare yourself a magic paletteand with art your hand acquaint.

Take purple from the twilight sky,violet from the shade nearby.

Take subtle hues.Take inky blues

and drench your canvaswith this dye.

Dip your brush in sunset’s shadows,in sunset’s golden ribbon streams,

in rosy pinksand azure inks,

paint mauve, magenta color schemes.

Daub, sketch and drawin perfect awe,

in wonder and in rapture.You may succeed

their grace to readand lovely Iris capture.

– By Barbara Collignon

Consiglio ad un pittoreSe questi Iris vuoi cogliere,

se questi Iris vuoi dipingere,prepara un’assicella magica

e abitua la tua mano con maestria.

Prendi il porpora dal cielo seraleil viola dall’ombra vicina.

Prendi colori leggeri.Prendi il blu dell’inchiostro

e bagna le telecon questo colore.

Bagna il pennello nell’ombra del tramontonei suoi nastri dorati.Nell’incarnato roseo

e negli azzurridipingi figure di malva e magenta

Intonaca, schizza e disegnaincantato,

meravigliato e rapito.Potresti riuscire

a comprendere la loro graziae a cogliere un bell’iris.


L’angolo del poetaPrepared by Barbara Collignon and translated by Roberto Ciampi

Poet Ferruccio Ramadori Poet Ferruccio Ramadori Poet Ferruccio Ramadori

Lucio Dalladies while onconcert tour

His musical roots were in jazz,but his songs ranged from folk topop to classical and opera, creatinga soundtrack beloved by genera-tions of Italians. Lucio Dalla, one ofItaly’s most prolific singer-song-writers, died Thursday, Mar. 1 inMontreaux, Switzerland during aEuropean concert tour. He was 68.

Dalla wrote all of his own lyricsin a career that spanned severaldecades. He was also a noted musi-cian, playing the clarinet, saxo-phone and piano.

His haunting melody, “Caruso”sold 9 million copies worldwide andwas song by the late opera greatLuciano Pavaretti with Dalla at a1992 concert in Modena, Italy.

Dalla toured abroad frequently,including in the United States,sometimes with another famedItalian folksong writer, FrancescoDe Gregori.

Dalla appeared at Milwaukee’sItalian Community Center on Oct.24, 1997 in a concert with a 70-member group named Giovani 90,which went on to perform atMilwaukee’s Festa Italiana thenext two years. The Oct. 24 concertwas produced in cooperation withthe Counsel General of Italy inChicago Pasquale D’Avino andthrough the efforts of PietroTarantino, the ICC’s liaison to theConsul General.

Italy’s president, Giorgio Neapo-litano, said Dalla was “a strongand original voice who contributedto renew and promote Italian songin the world. He was an artistbeloved by so many Italians.”

Dalla, a native of Bologna(Emilia-Romagna region), startedperforming in the 1960s. Amonghis most popular recordings werethe albums “How Deep is the Sea,”“Banana Republic” and “Beware ofthe Wolf,” which carried the single“Cambio,” which sold nearly 14million copies.

His version of Prokofiev’s “Peterand the Wolf” was performed inRome’s Santa Cecilia Auditoriumin 1997, and he wrote an opera,“Tosca Amore Disperato,” inspiredby Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca.”

Dalla also composed songs forsome of Italy’s most famous filmdirectors, including Mario Moni-celli, Michelangelo Antonioni,Carlo Verdone and MichelePiacido.

He had eclectic artistic interestsand was the curator of a contempo-rary art gallery in Bologna formany years. Dalla said his workwas inspired by his passion for thesea. He had a home on the TremitiIslands, a tiny archipelago offItaly’s southeastern coast.

Lucio Dalla


Latest news from Victory School’sItalian Immersion Program

Milwaukee’s own ItalianImmersion program has been abusy beaver lately. Betweenfundraisers and field trips, we havemuch to share!

In February, we held our firstfundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings.Families had fun eating wings andraising money for our school. Noone took the blazin’ challenge, yetfun was had by all who attended.Thanks to our wonderful ParentTeacher Organization for setting upthis event.

Also in February, our studentsparticipated in a school-widePositive Behavior Interventions

and Support (PBIS) event at theWave soccer game. All studentswho earned their incentive by fol-lowing the rules of PBIS were eligi-ble to attend the game, whichturned out to be over 250 students!Thanks to Maestra Zizzo for lead-ing the way in organizing theschool-wide event. Brava!

Our Italian Foreign Language inElementary School (FLES) groupsas well as our own Italian immer-sion classrooms have been learningabout community, “comunità.”Thanks to Maestra Robertson forher K4 classroom’s tour of commu-nity workers. They did a fantastic

job representing community work-ers.

Maestro Falsetti’s class is goingGREEN! They are holding their2nd annual “Go Green” campaignby collecting bottle caps. They hopeto break their record of 7,000.These caps are then sent to Aveda,which turns them into shampoobottles. Che Bello!

March holds many excitingtimes for us: Parent/TeacherConferences, Culver’s fundraiser,and a trip to the zoo. We’ll keep youposted in our endeavors.

Please, take part in our events

and help us continue to beMilwaukee’s only ItalianImmersion program. Join us at ourfundraisers, volunteer at ourschool, and support our efforts ineducating our youth in a beautifuland rich heritage.

As always, visit us via our web-page, Facebook, or in person at theschool. Our doors are always open.If you are set on joining our pro-gram or know of someone who is,please come to Victory and sign up!

A presto!

– The Italian Immersion Crew


Become a Sponsor of FestaItaliana’s Venetian Bell Toweror Festa’s Arched Entryway

In 2008, Festa Ital iana built anacclaimed replica of the famous“Campanile di San Marco” (St. Mark’sBell Tower) in Venice, Italy. Each year,the Venetian bell tower is displayed atFesta, standing tall as a representationof Italy and what the festival is allabout. Festa is inviting people tobecome sponsors of the replica of theVenice landmark by making a dona-tion. Persons making a contribution of$500 or more can designate theirdonation in honor or in memory of oneor two related people. These donorsare recognized each year at Festa onone of the decorative panels accompa-nying the display. To become a spon-sor, please fill out the informationbelow and send it to the Festa Italianaoffice.

* * *In 2007, an entryway arch, reminiscent of the famed arched entry to the St.Rocco’s festival that took place for many years in Milwaukee’s old ThirdWard, debuted at Festa Italiana. Like the bell tower, the arch was designedand built by Italian Community Center member Cosmo Carini with buildingassistance of an able crew. The arch has become another signature attrac-tion of Festa and one that is characteristic of the pride of the Festa volun-teers in their Italian heritage. Festa is also inviting people to become spon-sors of the arch by making a donation. Again, anyone making a contribu-tion of $500 or more can designate their donation in honor or in memory ofone or two related people. These donors are also recognized each year atFesta on one of the decorative panels accompanying the display. Personsinterested in becoming a sponsor are asked to fill out the informationbelow and send it to the Festa Italiana office.

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Are you creative? Are you com-puter savvy? Are you interested involunteering at the ItalianCommunity Center?

Last year, with the designexpertise of Tom Story, we createda website for the ICC! The addressis www.iccmilwaukee.com.

“On our website, we hope wehave described to the public howmagnificent our Community Centeris, and with the help of a remark-able designer, we hope the publicwill be impressed with the look anddesign, as well,” said SusieChristiansen.

Christiansen and TonyPiacentini continue to ensure thatthe ICC website remains informa-tive, attractive, bold, and draws theattention of the public. In order tomaintain our beautiful website andkeep the information up-to-dateand interesting, a committee willbe set up to be chaired by

Christiansen. The members of theWebsite Committee will be respon-sible for entering new informationand photos, when necessary, at therequest of the committee chair.

If you are familiar withMicrosoft Word and/or Excel anduse the internet on a regular basis,you can easily be taught how toenter information onto the website,embellishing the page with design,photographs and print. The workis interesting and fun and givesyou an opportunity to develop bothyour computer skills and your cre-ativity.

If you are interested in servingon the Website Committee, pleasesend an email to Christiansen [email protected] or callConstance Palmer in the ICC officeat 414/223-2808.

Your volunteerism is greatlyappreciated.

Italian Community Centerseeking volunteers for

Website Committee

On behalf of the organized Italian American leadership in New York,Dominic R. Massaro (left), Cavalier di Gran Croce and New York SupremeCourt Justice, greeted Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Monti (far right) onthe New York leg of his visit to the United States on Feb. 10. Picturedbetween Massaro and Monti are Italy’s Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi diSant’Agata, and Italian Ambassador to the U.S. Claudio Bisogniero. (Photoprovided by Justice Dominic Massaro)

New York’s Italian American leadersmeet with Italy’s Prime Minister Monti

Make Cafe La Scala your Wednesday &Friday night Fish Fry destination . . .Cafe La Scala, the public restaurant at theItalian Community Center,is serving an All-You-Can-Eat FantasticFish Fry every Wednesdayand Friday night during Lent.

Just $10.95 (plus tax)

Enjoy Icelandic Cod – deep fried or broiled –with all the trimmings and your choice of

soup or salad.Cafe La Scala

631 E. Chicago St.Phone: 414/223-2185

Cafe La Scala and the Italian Community Centerare a block west of Summerfest

in the Historic Third Ward.



Genoa, Wisconsin’s first perma-nent settlers were northern Italianimmigrants, who were initiallydrawn to the United States by leadmining opportunities near Galena,Illinois. When the mining businessstalled in 1854, the immigrantsheaded to the farmlands of VernonCounty in southwestern Wisconsinalong the Mississippi River, wherethey established the town of Genoa.

Until the 1920s, Genoa, whichwas named after ChristopherColumbus’ birthplace in Italy,remained an Italian American eth-nic enclave.

Genoa was settled by six Italianfamilies, whose male membersbecame aware of work as woodcut-ters in Vernon County after busi-ness in the Galena lead minesslowed.

According to a story thatappeared in the July 20, 1930 edi-tion of the LaCrosse Tribune, theimmigrants found the hilly commu-nity “good for farming and open forhomestead.” The area reminded theimmigrants of the foothills of theAlps in northern Italy.

For more than 70 years, theItalian immigrants and the fami-

lies they raised in Genoa were vir-tually the only permanent resi-dents of the town. A few Germanfamilies began to settle there in thelater 1920s, the Tribune articlestated. By 1930, Genoa was stillabout 90% Italian.

The six original families immi-grated from Campo Dolcius nearLake Como, Italy. Family namesincluded Tressori, Ghelfi, Gilardi,Zaboldi, Penchi and Starlochi.

The first public school (early1900s) was in the building that isnow used as the American LegionClub.

In 1909, the first school buildingof brick went up and was used until1952.

In 1925, a convent was built fortwo Franciscan Sisters, who tookover the teaching at St. CharlesCatholic Church. The church wasorganized in 1862 by the Italianimmigrants, and a church edificewas erected two years later. Beforethe first church was built in 1864,mass was offered in theBartholomew Starlochi home.

On Aug. 15, 1901, the corner-stone was laid for the new church.In 1919, a chapel was built at thetop of the cemetery, in memory oflocal men from World War I.

Italian immigrantsestablished Genoa,Wisconsin in 1854

Baseball in Italy started in1945 toward the end of World WarII after American troops came tothe country to battle the Nazis.Though it is known by most as thesite of a great WWII battle, theAmerican cemetery in Anzio(Lazio) is also the birthplace ofbaseball in Italy.

American soldiers recruitedlocal youth to aid in the burialdetails and then taught them toplay baseball on their breaks.Some of the games were playedbefore of crowds of people whohad never previously witnessedsuch a sporting spectacle.

The first Italian League tour-nament was held in 1948 with ateam from Bologna (Emilia-Romagna) winning the champi-onship.

Teams with solid tradition forbaseball come from these Italiancities: Nettuno (Lazio), Bologna,Parma (Emilia-Romagna), Milan(Lombardy), Rimini (Emilia-Romagna) and Grosseto (Tus-cany).

In 2011, San Marino finishedin first place in the ItalianBaseball League and won itschampionship series over Net-tuno, four games to three.

American troops broughtbaseball to Italy


When third baseman Alex(Alessandro) Liddi came up withthe Seattle Mariners toward theend of the 2011 season, he becamethe seventh Italian-born player todon a Major League Baseball jer-sey.

Liddi was born in San Remo(Liguria), Italy. He is vying for aspot on the Mariners’ 2012 roster.Last season, he batted .225 withthree home runs and six runs in hisseason ending stint with the ball-club.

Residents in and aroundAppleton, Wis. got a chance to seeLiddi play in 2006, 2007 and 2008with the Wisconsin TimberRattlers, a Class A Minor Leagueteam.

The others who made MajorLeague rosters included:

• Rugger Ardizoia, who pitchedtwo innings for the New YorkYankees in 1947. He was born inOleggio (Piedmont), Italy.

• Reno Bertoia, an infielder,who played from 1953 to 1962 withthe Detroit Tigers, WashingtonSenators, Kansas City Athleticsand Minnesota Twins. Over thecourse of his career, he batted .244with 27 homers and 171 runs bat-ted in. He was born in St. VitoUdine (Friuli–Venezia Giulia),

Italy.• Hank Biasetti, a first baseman

who played briefly (21 games) in1949 with the PhiladelphiaAthletics. Biasetti, who was born inBeano (Friuli–Venezia Giulia),Italy, also played professional bas-ketball for six games in 1946 withthe Toronto Huskies in theBasketball Association of America,which evolved into the NationalBasketball Association. He is citedas the first international player tomake an BAA-NBA roster.

• Julio Bonetti, a pitcher whoplayed for the St. Louis Brownsand Chicago Cubs between 1937and 1940. His career totals weresix wins, 14 losses with a 6.03earned run average. He was bornin Genoa (Liguria), Italy.

• Marino Pieretti, who pitchedfor the Washington Senators,Chicago White Sox and ClevelandIndians over the years 1945-1950.His career numbers read 30 wins,38 losses and a 4.53 earned runaverage. He was born in Lucca(Tuscany), Italy.

• Lou Polli, who pitched for theSt. Louis Browns in 1932 and theNew York Giants in 1944 when hewas 42 years old. He appeared in atotal of 24 games and posted a 0-2record with a 4.68 earned run aver-age. He was born in Baveno(Piedmont), Italy.

Seven Italian-born playershave made Major League

Baseball rosters

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There is archaeological evidenceof human occupation of the Romearea from at least 14,000 years ago.Rome’s early history, however, isshrouded in legend. According toRoman tradition, the city wasfounded by Romulus on Apr. 21,753 B.C.

It is said that Romulus and histwin brother, Remus, descendents

of refugees of the mythical city ofTroy, decided to build a gloriouscity. After an argument, Romuluskilled Remus and soon after namedthe city after himself.

Visitors to Rome on this day willbe treated to festivals, concerts andspecial events such as gladiatorprocessions and a fireworks displayover the Tiber River.

Celebrate Rome’s 2,764thbirthday on Apr. 21

From April 14-22, the ItalianMinistry of Cultural Heritage andActivities sponsors “Settimanadella Cultura” (Week of Culture).National museums and archeologi-cal sites have free admission andsome have special events and guid-ed tours.

Sites like the Uffizi Gallery, theMedici Chapels, and the PittiPalace (residence of the ruling fam-

ilies of Tuscany) are free inFlorence. Roman sites include theColiseum and the BorgheseGallery, which contains iconicpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, andRaphael.

Sites not normally open to thepublic are sometimes opened dur-ing the week, too. Check the min-istry’s website – www.beniculturali.it– for dates and events.

Visit Italy’s museums, archeologicalsites for free in mid April


Name MarriedScardina, Sam J. May 1951Scardino, Anthony V. May 1953Scardino, John S. August 1950Scardino, Michael August 1946Scardino, Sebastian October 1948Scarpace, Anthony G. February 1949Scarpace, Barbara February 1947Scarpace, Charles R. April 1953Scarpace, James April 1942Scarpace, Jean F. June 1947Scarpace, Marilyn B. June 1947Scarpace, Mary Ann March 1946Scarpace, Philip November 1953Scarpace, Vincent J. October 1950Scaruta, Jeanne M, March 1954Scarvaci, Ann September 1950Scarvaci, Frances April 1953Scarvaci, Nancy January 1955Scarvaci, Tashney June 1948Scervo, Modestina January 1944Schiavo, Irma March 1946Schiera, Frances July 1949Schiera, Joan January 1955Schillaci, John October 1948Schirado, Eugene M. February 1954Schiro, Anthony W. September 1951Schiro, Arlene M. February 1955Schiro, Helen April 1948Schiro, Michael P. September 1948Schirripa, Judy August 1945Schittone, Angeline May 1949Schittone, Angeline C. June 1949Schittone, Frances June 1951Schittone, Joan September 1954Schittone, Victor July 1954Sciabica, Josephine June 1946Sciano, Andrew J. April 1955Sciano, Angeline C. September 1948Sciano, Anthony July 1945Sciano, Antoinette April 1949Sciano, Antoinette August 1952Sciano, Carmela September 1941Sciano, Carmella B. September 1951Sciano, Carmellla La Rose July 1953Sciano, Charles J. September 1947Sciano, Jacob October 1948Sciano, Josephine J. March 1950Sciano, Josephine V. September 1952Sciano, Marina April 1948Sciano, Michael J. April 1946Sciano, Peter J. May 1949Sciano, Theresa October 1953Sciano, Thomas C. December 1953Sciano, William A. September 1946Scremo, Nicholas January 1954Scifo, Salvatore October 1955Scinto, Lawrence November 1945Sciortino, Joan February 1952Sciortino, Josephine R. September 1947Sciortino, Sam S. February 1955Sciortino, Thomas J. July 1943Scioscia, Eugene November 1953Sciotto, Frank October 1955Sciumbato, Kathleen December 1946Sciurba, Antonia January 1943Sciurba, Josephine June 1944Sciurba, Mary September 1952Sciuti, Dennis A. May 1948Scolini, James P. August 1948Sebastiani, Rose Marie April 1955Segneiri, Betty May 1944Segneiri, Elaine July 1941Segneri, Angela November 1945Segneri, Annette M. October 1948Segneri, Sylvio December 1946Sellitto, Angeline October 1947Sellitto, Josephine August 1944Seppi, Dolores August 1955Seppi, Joseph March 1955Sereno, Emil October 1948Sergio, Antonio S. May 1948Sergio, Antonio S. June 1948Sericati, Ann January 1947Sericati, Evelyn A. May 1947Sericati, Leo May 1947Serio, Alfred May 1942

Name MarriedSerio, Andrew E. October 1954Serio, Anthony J. March 1947Serio, Carlo March 1944Serio, Carlo T. May 1951Serio, Carmela July 1947Serio, Carol A. October 1953Serio, Florence June 1949Serio, John June 1946Serio, Joseph J. October 1952Serio, Joseph R. August 1949Serio, Josephine P. September 1951Serio, Marie June 1953Serio, Mary Conjetta April 1951Serio, Michael L. October 1954Serio, Nicholas September 1950Serio, Prudence October 1953Serio, Rosalie May 1948Serio, Roy Thomas October 1955Serio, Santo A. June 1947Serio, Virginia May 1952Settano, Joseph September 1948Sgalio, Albert May 1948Sgro, Frances October 1941Sgro, Mary November 1950Sibrigondio, Domenica May 1949Sibrigondio, Joanne T. June 1955Sicardi, Matha May 1941Sicchio, Richard R. January 1946Sidello, Louis P. April 1953Sijarto, Joseph J. November 1948Sileno, Joseph P. October 1946Silva, Anthony L. September 1955Silva, Elizabeth A. October 1954Silva, Emanuel March 1955Silva, John June 1951Silva, Manuel R. September 1946Silva, Mary P. June 1950Silva, Rose December 1950Silva, Santa M. August 1945Silvestri, Anthonyh H. September 1954Silvestri, Mary E. January 1955Simone, Eugene August 1946Simone, Julia V. April 1943Simone, Rose D. June 1946Simono, Leatrice August 1953Sirianni, Gabriel J. November 1946Sisinni, Louise June 1947Sivilotti, Aidana M. September 1948Sivilotti, Elsie September 1949Sivilotti, Mirco May 1947Sindoni, Sara September 1941Sirna, Carl July 1942Sirna, John L. June 1944Sirna, Louis C. October 1945Sirna, Samuel J. June 1951Solamito, Joseph R. February 1942Sollitto, Ruth A. September 1942Solorio, Michele February 1952Solorio, Robert J. March 1951Sorano, Anthony May 1953Sorano, Josephine October 1949Sorano, Paul November 1941 Sorano, Paul April 1948Sorano, Virginia M. September 1944Sorce, Anthony June 1955Sorce, Anthony J. April 1950Sorce, Dominic July 1948Sorce, Elaine March 1950Sorce, Francis R. June 1944Sorce, Gerolomo April 1943Sorce, Isadore January 1948Sorce, James J. January 1942Sorce, John May 1953Sorce, Joseph March 1950Sorce, Marguerite May 1950Sorce, Marguerite G. June 1944Sorce, Nick June 1942Sorce, Nunzio December 1951Sorci, Anthony February 1943Sorcinelli, Chino March 1944Sordillo, Rose Mary December 1951Sorgi, Alfred A. November 1945Sorgi, Elsie January 1941Sottile, Anna October 1950Sottile, Anthony P. August 1944Sottile, Josephine A. October 1945

Name Married Sottile, Laura January 1946Sottile, Lucille February 1952Sottile, Marion December 1941Spano, Albert J. July 1950Spano, Caroline Marie January 1946Spano, Frank T. June 1949Spano, John J. May 1953Sparacino, Antoinette November 1955Sparacino, Christine May 1950Sparacino, Erasmo February 1951Sparacino, Gaetana F. January 1946Sparacino, Phillip November 1952Sparacino, Phillip J. February 1947Sparacino, Rose April 1950Sparacino, Rose M. June 1950Sparacino, Sam A. April 1947Sparacio, George J. September 1947Sparacio, Marie April 1947Sparacio, Salvatore A. October 1949Sparacio, Vito June 1944Sparaco, James February 1946Sparapane, Mary Ann October 1949Sparapani, Joseph P. October 1941Spasaro, Albert J. June 1942Spata, Angeline R. June 1951Spata, Saverio J. September1944Spataro, Carmen November 1941Spataro, Sam March 1941Spataro, Phyllis March 1946Spella, Gloria July 1948Spella, Jeanette August 1943Spella, Jeanette K. June 1951Spella, Joseph A. July 1954Spella, Josephine M. May 1947Spella, Rosario A. August 1944Spella, Theodore October 1942Spellato, Joseph June 1950Spera, Frances July 1949Spera, Phyllis A. November 1954Spera, Prudence August 1954Spicuzza, Ann March 1943Spicuzza, Catherine April 1942Spicuzza, Francis October 1941Spicuzza, Frank August 1948Spicuzza, Josephine April 1941Spicuzza, LaVerne September 1949Spicuzza, Marguerite D. May 1953Spicuzza, Salvatore D. September 1954Spigarelli, Fred October 1952Spinato, Petrina November 1945Spinella, Josephine B. February 1944Spinella, Sara September 1941Spinella, Tony C. Febraury 1948Spinelli, Charles July 1948Spinelli, Mary June 1945Spinelli, Nick March 1946Spinelli, Rose June 1954Spingola, Madeline M. April 1948Spinnato, Joseph April 1942Stancompiano, Angeline February 1950Stancompiano, Grace October 1941Stancompiano, Grace October 1941Stancompiano, Rose October 1944Stella, Frank September 1941Stella, Joseph A. June 1955Stella, Valentine R. December 1945Stella, Victor A. November 1943Stornelli, Arlene L. August 1951Storniolo, Andrea July 1951Storniolo, Concetta J. October 1946Storniolo, Giuseppe February 1954Storniolo, Joseph, Jr. May 1942Storniolo, Joseph L. August 1951Storniolo, Madeline November 1944Storniolo, Madeline October 1951Storniolo, Mary July 1948Storniolo, Shirley M. August 1947Suffoletta, Anthony May 1951Sutilla, Raymond February 1952Sutilla, Sofia August 1942Tagliapietra, Ida I. January 1941Tagliavia, Joseph S. April 1952Tagliavia, Anthony J. September 1949Tanel, Aldo Leo June 1955Tanel, Giulio October 1955Tanel, Joseph March 1946

Name MarriedTanel, Julia March 1941Tanel, Leo August September 1949Tanel, Louis November 1953Tanel, Louis E. October 1953Tanel, Marion January 1948Tanel, Zola L. September 1948Tappero, Beatrice October 1951Tarantino, Ann April 1941Tarantino, Annarose L. October 1954Tarantino, Anthony June 1949Tarantino, Anthony May 1952Tarantino, Anthony J. September 1943Tarantino, Anthony John September 1953Tarantino, Carlo F., Jr. March 1942Tarantino, Catherine February 1951Tarantino, Catherine July 1947Tarantino, Congetta August 1941Tarantino, Frances September 1951Tarantino, Frank February 1946Tarantino, Frank J. May 1949Tarantino, Frank R. October 1949Tarantino, Frank S. August 1955Tarantino, Jack May 1955Tarantino, John Joseph September 1955Tarantino, Joseph June 1953Tarantino, Loretta June 1954Tarantino, Mariano September 1941Tarantino, Mary Ann February 1946Tarantino, Nancy December 1943Tarantino, Nick February 1949Tarantino, Peter January 1955Tarantino, Pietro February 1955Tarantino, Rosalie March 1954Tarantino, Rosaria April 1948Tarantino, Rosaria M. May 1954Tarantino, Rose V. October 1953Taranto, Angelo S. February 1943Tassisto, Mary A. April 1942Tassistro, Clelia S. May 1943Tempesta, Anthony H. August 1947Tenaglia, August M. August 1954Tenaglia, Esther August 1944Tenaglia, Jean E. September 1954Tenaglia, Josephine M. April 1950Tenaglia, Mary Ann October 1947Tenaglia, Tullia November 1953Tenaglia, Virginia September 1942Tenaglia, William E. May 1941Tenerelli, Angeline January 1945Tenerelli, Catherine October 1946Tenerelli, Lucille R. September 1950Tenerelli, Rosalie November 1947Terlizzi, Leonard September 1950Terlizzi, Lucille October 1951Terlizzi, Marie August 1946Terlizzi, Michael October 1946Terranova, Michael J. November 1946Terranova, Roland September 1946Terrio, Francis E. October 1952Tessadri, Guy May 1941Tessaro, Antonette June 1953Tessaro, Kathryn M. July 1948Ticcioni, Albert J. September 1946Ticcioni, John G. November 1943Ticcioni, Ralph R. July 1949Tinetti, Anthony A. October 1943Tinetti, John M. August 1951Tirinelli, Mary October 1946Tocco, Benedetta May 1946Tocco, Dominic T. August 1944Tocco, Joseph T. May 1947Tocco, Mamie May 1953Tocco, Margaret August 1946Tocco, Michael J. April 1941Tocco, Phillip S. May 1944Todarello, Agatha April 1949Tomasello, Donald October 1950Tomasello, Eileen December 1950Tomasello, James April 1947Tomasello, Jeannette C. September 1944Tomasini, Donald F. October 1953Tomasini, LeVerne January 1949Tomasini, Olivia November 1948Tomasini, Patricia Ann April 1953Tomasino, Angeline June 1943

To be continued in our next issue

Italians married in Milwaukee: 1941-1955Part XIV

Compiled by Mario A. Carini, Italian Community Center HistorianIntroductory Notes

The Milwaukee Marriage Index: 1941-1955 includes the name of the individual married and the month and year the mar-riage took place.

Information contained in the Milwaukee Marriage Index: 1897-1925 and the Milwaukee Marriage Index: 1926-1940 was com-piled by this researcher in January of 1993 and will be featured in The Italian Times at future dates.

Reporting of the volume Milwaukee Marriage Index was obtained from the Milwaukee County Historical Society and copiesat the City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau. These works are all copyrighted and an original copy is at the Library ofCongress in Washington, D.C. for all time.

Please keep in mind that these marriages were actualized only in the City of Milwaukee. Accordingly, if you were marriedoutside the city limits (e.g., Shorewood, West Allis, Cudahy), your name won’t appear in this listing. Names appearing here arelisted and spelled exactly as found in the marriage volumes. Parts I through XIII were published in previous issues. If you knowof a relative who was married in Milwaukee during the time period 1941-1955 and that relative’s name does not appear in theselistings, please contact the Milwaukee County Historical Society.

La Pasqua è la principalefestività del cristianesimo,specialmente in Italia – force lanazione più cristiano del mondo.Essa celebra la risurrezione diGesù che, secondo le Scritture, èavvenuta nel terzo giornosuccessivo alla sua morte in croce.La data della Pasqua, variabile dianno in anno secondo i cicli lunari,determina anche la cadenza di altrecelebrazioni e tempi liturgici, comela Quaresima e la Pentecoste.

Per gli italiani, La Pasqua

cristiana presenta importantilegami, ma anche significativedifferenze, con la Pasqua ebraica.

Il solenne triduo pasquale dellapassione, morte e risurrezione diCristo inizia nel pomeriggio delgiovedì santo. In ora serale sicelebra la Messa in Cena Domini,nella quale si ricorda l’UltimaCena di Gesù, la istituzionedell’Eucarestia e del sacerdozioministeriale, e si ripete ilgesto simbolico della lavanda deipiedi effettuato da Cristo nell’

Ultima Cena. Alla fine della messagli altari restano senza ornamenti,le croci velate e le campane silenti.La croce verrà scoperta il giornodopo, il Venerdì Santo durante laparte delle speciale cerimonia che(in quel giorno e solo in quel giorno)sostituisce l’adorazione della crocealla liturgia eucaristica.

Il Venerdì Santo è il giornodella morte di Gesù sulla Croce. Lachiesa celebra verso le tre delpomeriggio la solenne celebrazionedella Passione, divisa in tre parti:

1. La Liturgia della parola, conla lettura del quarto canto del servodel Signore di Isaia (52,13-53,12),dell’Inno cristologico della lettera aiFilippesi (2,6-11) e della passionesecondo Giovanni.

2. L’adorazione della croce.3. La santa comunione con

i presantificati.Il Venerdì Santo (anche chiamta

il sabato Santo) è tradizioneeffettuare, in molti posti per lestrade, il pio esercizio della ViaCrucis. La chiesa cattolica praticail digiuno ecclesiastico e si astienedalle carni come forma dipartecipazione alla passione emorte del suo Signore.

Il sabato Santo è tradizional-mente giorno in cui non si celebral’Eucaristia, e la comunione aimalati si porta solamente ai malatiin punto di morte. Viene invececelebrata la Liturgia delle Ore; casounico nell’anno liturgico, i Vespri diquesto sabato non sonoconsiderati Primi Vespri delladomenica di Resurrezione.

Nella notte si celebra la solenneVeglia pasquale, che, nella chiesa

cattolica, è la celebrazione piùimportante di tutto l ’AnnoLiturgico.

Nella liturgia della Chiesacattolica e di altre chiese, la Vegliapasquale è la solenne celebrazionedella Risurrezione del Signore epoiché celebra la vittoriasul peccato e sulla morte da partedi Gesù Cristo è la celebrazione piùimportante dell’anno liturgico: pertali ragioni è classificata “Madre ditutte le veglie”. È anche la terzacelebrazione peculiare del TriduoPasquale ed anche la più ricca elunga liturgia di tutto l ’Annoliturgico: si celebra fra il tramontodel sabato e l’alba della domenica.

La processione del clero escedalla chiesa, lasciata completa-mente al buio, senza luci né candeleaccese, dal Venerdì santo. Iconcelebranti benedicono il fuocosacro al di fuori la chiesa. LaVeglia pasquale è uso celebrareanche dei battesimi la notte diPasqua, in questo momentoliturgico.

THE ITALIAN TIMES

LA PAGINA ITALIANAa cura di Enrica Tarantino-Woytal

PAGINA 22 – APRILE 2012

Addio Lucio DallaIl ‘4 marzo 2012’ avrebbe compiuto 69 anni

E’ iniziato sulle note di ‘4 marzo1943’ il giorno dei funerali di LucioDalla. È morto in Svizzera il giornoprima del suo compleano. Lacanzone autobiografica dell’artista,che avrebbe compiuto 69 anni, harisuonato in piazza Maggiore, dovealle 7 e’ stata riaperta la cameraardente. Sempre intenso il flussodelle persone in fila per l’omaggioal cantante, morto d’infarto giovedi’scorso in Svizzera. La cameraardente restera’ aperta fino alle13.30, poi il feretro sara’ trasferitoper i funerali - in programma alle14.30 - a San Petronio.

Dalla nasce a Bologna il 4 marzo1943. Il suo debutto nella canzoneavviene nel 1964 grazieall’interessamento di Gino Paolicha ha intenzione di fare di Dalla il

primo cantante soul italiano e loindinizza verso questo genere.

Nel 1970 il primo successo comecompositore: Gianni Morandi incidela sua “Occhi di ragazza” e la portain vetta alle classifiche di vendita.Il 1971 segna l’inizio della suairresistibile ascesa: al Festival diSanremo presenta “4/3/1943”,ribattezzata da tutto il pubblico“Gesu Bambino”. Seguono “PiazzaGrande’, “Il Gigante e la bambina”e “Itaca”, tutti brani destinati adentrare nel suo immensorepertorio.

Nel 1977, con l’album “Come èprofondo il mare”, Dalla debuttaanche come autore dei testi delleproprie canzoni. Seguiranno:“Dalla” (1980), “Lucio Dalla Q-disc”(1981), “1983” (1983); ‘Viaggi

organizzati” (1984), “Bugie” (1986)e “DallameriCaruso” (1986), doppiodal vivo con la canzone-capolavoro“Caruso”, unanimente riconosciutacome una delle più belle mai scrittenella storia della musicacontemporanea, venduta in novemilione di copio in tutto il mondo indecine di versioni.

Il 1996 è l ’anno di un altrosignificativo traguardo discografico:l’album “Canzoni” supera 1.300.000copie.

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La Pasqua in Italia

THE ITALIAN TIMES APRILE 2012 – PAGINA 23

I nostri allievi del corso d’Italiano presso l’ICC augurano a tutti i lettori.

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Best costumes and masks recognized at Carnevale

First prize in Carnevale’s costumecompetition went to SusanBehrene, “The Peacock.” She wonan overnight stay at The PfisterHotel with a $50 gift certificate forMason Street Grill.

The honorable mention prize inmask competition went to RosaTumminello with her “Luna” mask.She received two Marcus Theatersmovie passes and a bottle of wine.

Capturing third prize in maskcompetition was Anthony Balis-treri with his “Four Jesters” cre-ation. He won a $25 gift certificatefor the ICC’s Cafe La Scala andtwo Marcus Theaters movie pass-es.

Photo on the left: Judges selectedGerry Gerseher and Paul Strainfor the second prize in mask com-petition. The couple won a $35 giftcertificate for Nessun DormaRestaurant and a bottle of wine.

Photo on the right: Here’s DanConley, one member in the groupthat captured the third prize inCarnevale’s costume competition.Calling themselves “Captain Hook& The Pirates,” the group includedChris Conley, Jenna, Maya, Adamand Amira Hamdan in addition toDan Conley. Dan (Captain Hook)said the rest of his crew had aban-doned ship before the costumeprize winners were announced.The group won a $50 gift certifi-cate from Club Calderone plusfour tickets to a Milwaukee Wavesoccer game and a pizza party atthe ICC.

Photo on the left: Taking the hon-orable mention prize is costumejudging was Gail Shrank, the“Poker Joker.” She won a mani-cure at Well Spa – Pfister Hoteland two Marcus Theater moviepasses.


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