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Manitoba’s Italian Community Newspaper

Issue 27 APRIL 2011 FREE

by Cristina Campomanes

Angela Luverà, having lived in Winnipeg for more than 20 years, has decided to move back to Italy with her husband Professor Alex Rattray. Born in Bianco (Reggio Calabria), Angela holds a diploma in painting from Rome’s Academy of Fine Arts and degrees in architecture and landscape architecture from the Universities of Rome and Genoa. She moved to Canada in the late 1980’s and has been associated with Winnipeg’s Martha Street Studio for almost 2 decades. Her works are held in institutional and private collections in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

A Dear Friend and a Talented Artist Leaves Winnipeg

She has received awards and other recognition in both Italy and Canada, including the premier award in the University of Modena’s national sculpture competition and a winning submission in Ottawa’s 2002 outdoor sculpture competition. This work, ADAGIO GIOIOSO, was subsequently exhibited at the Manitoba Legislative Building, and is now permanently displayed at the International Peace Garden at the border between Manitoba and North Dakota. ADAGIO GIOIOSO begins with a large rectangular carpet of patinated copper and crushed quartz, punctuated with almost 200 tulips. On this carpet are organized

50 slender, transparent vases displaying another 300 blossoms. Angela suggests that the installation may be seen as “a paradise garden, gently embraced by geometric order”. “ADAGIO GIOIOSO has its beginnings at the moment of dawn’s light” she says. “When the night offers its hand to the light of day Nature awakens and begins its unique symphony”. It is poetic that ADAGIO GIOIOSO was subsequently unveiled at Manitoba’s Legislative Building, as Angela incorporated material from that building in the Winnipeg installation, giving it a truly local resonance. The original work was thus adapted to include over

50 pieces of 80 year old copper removed from the Legislative Building dome during its recent refurbishment.

Another piece of Angela’s art work, DANCE OF GAIA, is a site-responsive installation which uses sculpture, fabric, texts and serigraphic images to create an expression of nature, a “nested and sacred space” within the gallery environment. In Greek mythology Gaia was the divinity of earth and fertility , and in ancient times the square served to symbolically represent the earth. DANCE OF GAIA is a kind of “broken labyrinth” formed of white canvas, creating a pathway through

imaginary time and space. As per Angela’s words:

“ Truth in life is always screened…hidden from view. Life’s path is unexpected; there are not direct lines. Thus the labyrinth has always been a significant symbol for me and, like the objects that are painted, drawn and designed on the panels, they spring from the unconscious…from memory.”

Angela’s background as an artist is in the areas of painting, large exterior sculptural works and printmaking. The process and materials of copper etching has fascinated her for some years. Combining techniques, etching, colligraphy and

embossing, her prints are highly textured and filled with light. The prairie landscape is also present in much of her work, at times as the primary subject, at others seemingly screened into the background, behind mazes and aerial views.

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This year, Easter, which falls on April 24th, is about as late as it can be. In Western Christianity, Easter is always celebrated on the Sunday immediately following the Paschal Full Moon. That puts Easter anywhere from March 22 through April 25 in Western Christianity. For Catholics, Easter Sunday comes at the end of 40 days of Lent marked by prayer, fasting, and abstinence. Tonina Fiorentino, who is a pastoral minister at Holy Rosary Church, puts it this way. “It really is time to take stock of what we have and who we are and who

we would like to be….. Always remember to have faith, love, and to be almsgiving to others who may need you, whether they be lonely or hungry.” Easter is the greatest holiday in the Christian calendar. For many in our community it focuses on faith, family and yes, food.

“For us Easter celebrations, outside the spiritual ritual that we go through on Easter week, including afternoon Mass on Good Friday, vigil on Saturday evening at the church, and Mass on Sunday, involves food,” offered Erminio Caligiuri.

“My mother makes Easter bread shaped as a corona to represent the crown that Christ wore on the way to the cross, or as a “colomba”, and we embed a boiled egg on both, a sign of rebirth. She gives each member of our family one of these.”

“My husband’s mother used to make an Easter pizza with sausage, peppers and goat cheese besides the traditional Easter bread with hard boiled eggs cooked into the bread. She unfortunately passed away 8 years ago and the tradition has not been continued,” recalled Andrea Audino.

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Angela Luvera

Easter – Full of Faith, Family and Food

By Vivian Albo

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League President’s Corner

Erminio Caligiuri

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CoordinatorMario Audino

Editor & Advertising Coordinator

Diana Gillis

Co - EditorDavide Capone

ContributorsAnna Albo

Clara ArnoneMario Audino

Erminio CaligiuriCristina Campomanes

Davide CaponeAngela Caputo

Diana GillisAdriana Lombardini

Dr. Christina Raimondi

Il Nuovo Sole1055 Wilkes AvenueWinnipeg, ManitobaR3P 2L7

If you have any questions about advertising please call Diana Gillis at 487-4597 ex 30.

Il Nuovo Sole is published by the Italian Canadian League of Manitoba Inc. .

is available at these locations.

Alba Foods

Assiniboine Credit Union - Grant Ave.

Bar Italia

Bari Club

Centro Caboto Centre

Contessa Fine Furniture

DeLuca’s Specialty Foods

Dr. Scarpino Dentistry

G.G. Gelati

La Grotta del Fromaggio

Holy Rosary Church

Horizon Insurance

Mini Mart

Piazza DiNardi

Price Choppers

Royal Bank of Canada, 1399 McPhillips St.

Sunrise Health Foods-St.Vital Centre-Portage Place-Kildonan Place-Winnipeg Square

Superstore - Bison Drive

Villa Cabrini

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From time to time we need to reflect on our role as Italians within the broader Canadian community. We need to reflect on ourselves, who we are, our origins, our immigration to Canada, and on our economic, social, cultural and political evolution in our journey of integration into Canadian society.

For us Italians, money has always played a very important role as we have often preferred to dedicate ourselves to highly lucrative activities rather than social or cultural ones. The reason for this is obvious. The reality of the immigrant who arrived in Canada in the post war period was motivated by poverty, the lack of opportunities, education and training. His formal education was often nonexistent, except for his ‘street smarts’ and hardworking skills. The most important thing for the immigrant was to survive, get a job and improve his condition in this new and strange

land. Many immigrants figured out that the only way out of abject poverty was to work hard and ensure their children got a formal education. So, through the huge personal sacrifices and foresight of the early immigrants, our society in Winnipeg in the short span of one generation, rose from a working class to a business and professional class, from little or no education to a highly skilled and educated community, well-connected and represented in every field of the economic spectrum. This is indeed a spectacular level of achievement in a short period of time.

In the process of achieving economic security, our social and cultural responsibilities as a community took a back seat and today our Italianità - those common traits of language, heritage, and traditions that differentiate who we are as a people, are vulnerable to extinction, at a great cost to our

lasting contribution to the Canadian mosaic in Winnipeg.

Fortunately 14 years ago a group of visionaries came together to do something about this impending loss of identity, and today, the Centro Caboto has become the cultural focal point of our community. The Centro was built not only for us to come together to be entertained, inspired and to interact socially, but also for us to achieve the final frontier of progress in the evolution of our community. The development of intellectual, cultural, artistic and political capacity in our community is our final frontier, in order to contribute fully and effectively to Canadian society.

We Italians are proud and hospitable people. We are compassionate and have formidable capacity for love and warmth. With these characteristics, our potential for achievements in the humanities, arts, music, theatre, literature, poetry and other cultural endeavors is unlimited and, given the opportunity, the Centro Caboto can play a significant role in the advancement of these art forms by providing the means and promoting creativity and innovation, particularly to our younger generation who long to rediscover their

roots and can be made to feel proud to take on careers in the fine arts and social sciences. By doing so our community will be enriched and will allow us to build bridges of understanding and tolerance amongst other communities that define the multicultural nature and the politics of our society.

Therefore the promotion and development of an intellectual and artistic class in our community needs to be our next cultural challenge, since without a ‘critical mass’ of individuals that are focused on the preservation and evolution of our heritage and culture, our Italianità will not survive the next generation of Italian Canadians. The pressures of assimilation to the mainstream are simply too great for our young people and the powerful influence of electronic media and the desire to conform cannot be overcome without strong community effort and support.

For centuries the wealthy classes of every city and town in Italy took on upon themselves the task to be patrons of the arts. They recognized that by developing a strong intellectual and artistic capacity in their communities, life in general became worth living, and as an added bonus they could even achieve immortality. The De Medici family

in Florence was a fine example of this philosophy and today the whole world is better off because of their philanthropy.

Ultimately history will judge us not on how much money we have made and accumulated in our lifetime but on the impact we have had in the community that we identify ourselves with. Have we given of ourselves, our time, our talent, our treasure to improve our Italian community? Have we promoted our Centro Caboto and attended its many functions featuring our local actors, singers, musicians and artisans? Have we encouraged our children to be involved in Centro activities and to consider careers in music, theatre, literature, arts and the humanities?

Soon the League and the Centro Boards will launch a Renewal Campaign to raise significant funds to reposition the Centro Caboto and our community to increase our focus on the preservation and advancement of our culture, history and heritage. Please consider getting involved and give generously to this campaign. We are proud of our past, and are well poised for the future. Proud to ask, proud to give.

Erminio Caligiuri

Gelati king put Corydon on the map

By: Kevin Rollason

Gino Nucci simply refused to compromise on quality. (TREVOR HAGAN / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)THE gelati maker who helped turn Corydon Avenue into Little Italy has died.

Gino Nucci, the owner and founder of Nucci's Gelati, died on Sunday of complications from diabetes. He was 72.

"Even though my dad is gone, we will con-tinue," Nucci's daughter, Maria, said Tuesday. "His children will make sure it goes forward. His legacy will continue on."

She said Nucci's Gelati is closed, but it will reopen on Monday.Surprisingly, for a person whose name became synonymous with the milk-based Italian treat, Nucci only decided to

learn how to make gelati well into adulthood and several years after he moved to Canada from his native Italy with his wife and son in 1961.

Nucci worked at Pioneer Electric and Old Dutch Potato Chips before opening a variety store on Corydon Avenue with his wife a couple of doors down from the present gelati shop and later a billiard place.

Nucci chose Corydon because it was close to their home on Warsaw Avenue.

But it was when he opened the gelati shop in 1976, after going to Rome to learn how to make the treat and buying a mixing machine, that he found his niche. That

mixing machine took 15 people to carry into the shop and assemble.

Maria said her dad's shop sold the first gelati in the city.

For her dad, the quality of his product was the top priority.

"He would not make a product unless he had the right fresh fruit. If they weren't the right texture, he would not make it. We'd go through a whole summer sometimes with-out a certain flavour."

From the first flavours -- including pistachio, amaretto, and lemon -- there are now more than 70 flavours.

Katia von Stackelberg,

executive director of the Corydon Avenue Busi-ness Improvement Zone, said Nucci's death is the passing of an era.

"It was the case of him, Mama Mia, and Colosseo opening up at the same time," von Stackelberg said.

"They really started his area off at Little Italy... Mr. Nucci is an icon of Corydon -- and every-body loves his gelati."

Besides his daughter, Nucci is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rosa, his son, and two grand-children.

Reproduced with permis-sion from the March 23, 2011, edition of the Win-nipeg Free Press

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Mackinac Island Adventure Tour

Plan your summer getaway!

The Centro Caboto Centre is planning a Mackinac Island Adven-ture Tour. This will be a 6 days bus tour to a Victorian style island on Lake Huron in Michigan.

For more information contact Maria Rossol at 487-4597 ext 34 or mrossol@cabotocentre.com.

Centro UpdateNotize dal Centro Caboto

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Centro Caboto Centrepresents

The 3rd AnnualFashion Show

Sunday, May 15th,2011Doors Open 12:15 P.M.

Lunch 1:00 P.M.

Tickets:$40.00 Adults

$20.00 (children under 12)

For tickets or more information contact Diana at 487-4597 ext 30

Spring is here, and soon will be a time when friends and families meet at a variety of festivals throughout the summer. One of the biggest festivals (and my favorite) is Folklorama. I have the immense pleasure of coordinating the Pavilion this year, leading our great

volunteers in another fun-filled week. The Italian Pavilion will run during the second week of the festival from August 7 – 13.

The Italian Pavilion has been a part of the Folklorama showcase for 40 fantastic years. It has continually been one of the favorite stops to come and visit during the festival. Every year the pavilion features local talent in dance, song and acting. It is also known for showcasing imported talent from various regions of Italy.

From food and beverage to culture and entertainment, all visitors will feel like they are wandering through the

streets of Italy. With the old world charm of the antique Sicilian Carretto and new world existence Il Mercato in Café 13 displays, guests will feel the warmth and liveliness of what it is to be Italian.

I am proud to introduce the ambassadors for the Italian Pavilion this year. Our Adult Ambassadors are Maria Rondinone-Costantino and Domenico Di Curzio, and our Youth Ambassadors are Alana Robert and Quentin Mayhew.

A presto,

Un cordiale invito a voi tutti, spero di vedervi.

Folklorama 2011

Rosy Infantino - Italian Pavilion Coordinator

Are you interested in volunteering and be-coming more involved in the Italian Pavilion?

To sign up and be part of this years pavilion please email Rosy Infantino at infavella@shaw.ca or Maria Rossol at mrossol@centro-caboto.com

FOLKLORAMA 2011 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO A WONDERFUL YEAR CELEBRATING OUR

CULTURE AND HERITAGE

Summer Camp Employment OpportunityThis July the Centro Caboto Centre will be running an Italian sum-mer camp and is looking for a camp coordinator and camp leaders. The camp coordinator would start in June and plan and prepare the camp starting in July.

Requirements: a student who has a strong grasp on the Italian language. Experience working with children is a definite asset.

If any of these positions interest you, please send your resume to Mariella DiSanto at mdisanto@cabotocentre.com or to 1055 Wilkes Ave, Winnipeg,MB R3P 2L7.

Friday, April 15th, 2011 Friday, April 29th,2011 Café 13 - Centro Caboto Centre

1055 Wilkes Ave.

Check In : 6:30 P.M. Tournament Start Time: 7:00 P.M

To Register Contact Maria: 487-4597 ex: 34

Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 14th, 2011 Thursday , April 28th,2011

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Aries (Mar 21- Apr 19) With abundant energy and drive this month as Mars zips into your sign it will be necessary to take time to not interrupt sleep habits, get involved in risky activities and mishaps. April 3rd brings the new moon and five planets into your sign and makes you ready to enter into romantic adventures and creative projects. The full moon on the 17th offers a good influence in relationships and business. Financial rewards can be had at the end of the month.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) April may find the Taurus pushed in every direction- with relaxing calm spells to hectic chaos. Relationships will be no different. You will experience friendly to loving to stressful and conflicts. The full moon on the 17th will bring new insight into the work routine and new opportunities which you will feel passionate.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) If you have become involved with a networking group, let another skilled person take care of the financial issues. Enjoy being by yourself this month. One of your friends may threaten the relationship due to misunderstandings and value differences. You might have dating opportunities but be careful. The abundant energy this month may hold interesting expressions of romance and creativity.

Cancer (June 21- July 22) Relationships at the workplace continue to have a trying time – conflicts, controversies and power play all play their roles. You may be under great stress everyday. This is also a month of positive effects as you will be easily inspired to make a quantum leap professionally. Family relationships may be heartwarming if you are able to leave behind your tension at the office. Hosting get-togethers around the full moon would be a good idea. Money-wise you are still on the upswing, but balance optimism with reality.

April 2011 Horoscopes

Leo (July 23 – Aug 22) Patience should be your keyword for this month as you may face problems communicating with colleagues and relatives. Don’t initiate anything new. Despite the communication problems you will be reaching out to more people and with an open mind you will be able to broaden your horizons. You hunger for more independence in your love life and relationships. Money-wise you will still be on the higher side but ensure you pay bills on time and have your financial records organized.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22) There will be unexpected gains and expenses. Opportunities surface to launch new projects or to express yourself better. Your love life is apt to be chaotic, unpredictable and exciting. People close to you may inspire you for newer achievements but be cautious as everyone is not as ethical as you. Money-wise you will have the incentives to keep your finances under control.

Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22) Libra will find April a rocky month for relationships. The new moon on April 3rd will attract new love interests and romance will escalate to higher levels. The week of the 18th is a good time to plan a special evening with friends or a romantic partner. By the end of the month you will determine how you feel about that somebody special. You will enjoy creative energy on the work force.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov21) April presents challenges in your personal life and the workplace. Keep your cool. Take time to enjoy and treat yourself well. Romance is strong and passionate for both coupled and singled Scorpios. Enjoy! You will also experience high energy and accomplish goals at work.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Challenges of the earlier month will linger on, be patient and answers will come on their own. This month emphasis will be on romance and creativity and a special soft spot for family members. Take time out with your friends and you will feel refreshed. On the career front, emphasis will be on networking, communicating and making new valuable contacts.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan19) Domestic challenges will continue though tensions will tend to ease by month end. Through the challenges, you will have a delightful time with friends and family. The new moon will bring increased physical energy and you are more resolute in your approach to everything. Your intuitive ability is high and will serve as an inspiration to others, and conversing and receiving responses from people will be quite easy. The full moon on April 17th will bring positive career news.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) The new moon on April 3rd will usher opportunities for leadership and to forge your own path and agenda, which may involve your spiritual beliefs as well. Travel is on the cards though it will be plagued with delays and cancellations. Vehicles too may need repairs and replacements. Relatives or neighbors may pose difficulties and challenges, the best solution may be time and space. You may be romantically involved with someone you already know.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) This month Pisces experience comfortable energy. Charm and charisma continue to be high and your natural instincts will give you an advantage. The new moon on April 3rd will bring new financial possibilities and money may flow your way. The full moon on April 17th may bring news concerning your parents, partner, kids or anyone else within your personal circle.

Famous People Born In AprilAdriano Olivetti: Born April 11, 1901 Italian entrepreneur, innovator and manufacturer of typewriters, calculators and computers. He was one of the first to share the productivity gains in his factories with his workers by increasing salaries, benefits, and reducing the hours of work. By 1957 at the height of his worldwide empire, his workers were the best paid and the most productive in the industry. He died in 1960

Claudia Cardinale: Born April 15, 1939 Italian actress, born in Tunisia from Sicilian immigrants from Trapani Appeared in some of the best European films of the 60’s and 70’s and several American films including The Pink Panther. She was also an iconic sex symbol of the 60’s.

Guglielmo Marconi: April 25,1974 An Italian inventor, known for his development of the radio telegraph system, and was the first to send a radio signal across the Atlantic and on naval ships. He founded numerous affiliated companies worldwide. He won the 1909 Nobel Prize in Physics “in recognition of his contributions to the development of wireless telegraphy” and was ennobled in 1924 a Marchese Marconi.

Roberto Luongo: April 4th, 1979 A Canadian professional ice hockey player of Italian parentage. He is currently goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL. He previously played for the New York Islanders and Junior hockey in Quebec. Internationally Luongo has competed for Team Canada. As a junior he won the silver medal in the 1999 championships including best goaltender, and two gold medals in the 2003 and 2004 world championships. He was Canada’s starting goaltender in 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver winning the gold medal.

Tony Esposito: April 23, 1943 Another Canadian professional hockey player of Italian parentage now retired. He played for the Chicago Black hawks of the NHL. Tony is the younger brother of Phil Esposito a Centre. Both brothers had notable careers and are enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame

Valerie Bertinelli: Born April 23, 1960 American actress of Italian/Irish parentage. Best know for her role in the TV series One Day at a Time, Touched by an Angel and Hot in Cleveland. She has struggled with weight issues over the years.

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Polpette di Carnevale By Mary Albo Submitted by Vivian Albo

This recipe is an Easter family tradition in the Albo family. Originating from our parent’s hometown in Grimaldi, it’s so popular, my mom

makes extra for everyone to take home and enjoy for days and days!

Chicken Stock with Pork

1 whole chicken cut in pieces 1 lb pork butt or boneless blade cut in 1 – 2 inch cubes 2 carrots and 2 celery stalks with leaves, cut in pieces 3 fresh parsley springs 2 bay leaves ½ tsp whole peppercorns 1 large onion chopped 2 Garlic cloves Salt to taste

15 cups of water – more or less as you can reduce the intensity of the stock with more water.

Place all ingredients in a large stock pot and bring it to a boil for several hours, then lower heat and let it simmer. When the broth looks like it’s full of every drop of flavor, remove the chicken and pork pieces and set aside. Then, strain the broth into a very large bowl or container.

Chop up chicken and pork pieces and refrigerate

Let it sit until it’s cool enough to place in the refrigerator overnight. The following day scrape the fat off the surface of the broth.

Polpette

6 eggs 1 c. of freshly grated Romano or Parmigiano cheese 2 loaves of day old white bread (cubed or in small pieces and dried) Finely chopped celery leaves Chopped chicken and pork pieces Chicken stock Water

Beat eggs together for a few seconds. Combine chicken, pork and ½ of the bread cubes. Mix in eggs, 1 cup of stock and 1 cup of water. Mix in cheese and remaining bread cubes. Add equal amounts of stock and water until the mixture has the consistency of very soft bread dough. Be sure to remove any lumps of bread. Scoop out some of the mixture and make balls the size of golf balls. Make sure the balls are well-rounded. Otherwise, they will open and fall apart when cooked in the broth.

Heat the broth. Drop the polpette into the hot broth. Once they rise to the top, they are done and ready to serve – usually within 15 to 20 minutes.

Serve hot – 2 or 3 per person with hot broth.

Serves 12-14 people

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By Caterina (Bueti) Sotiriadis

As the snow melts and the grass appears, the members of the Dante know that many fun events have been planned for the students, parents and members of the community. Did you know about the following? Will you be attending?

APRIL:

CONCORSO “CARDUCCI”: For over 20 years, the children of the Saturday morning program have been participating in a poetry recitation competition named in honour of one of Italy’s greatest 19th century poet, Giosuè Alessandro Giuseppe Carducci, recipient of a Nobel Prize for literature. Every year the Dante children and/or classes memorize age appropriate poems in Italian to provide them more practice in the language, greater acquaintance with Italian culture and confidence in public speaking. Various members of the Italian community will be serving as judges for the diverse levels. While prizes will be available to the top competitors, all the students will be receiving awards, so that everyone will have a sense of success. Parents and family are welcome to attend on Saturday, April 30th to hear their child recite.

FUNDRAISING MEGA RAFFLE:

Prices are increasing in everything around us and yet for several years the prices of classes offered at the Dante have not increased. To assist the Italian programs, the volunteer Board of the Dante Alighieri of Winnipeg has organized a MEGA RAFFLE with 3 great mega prizes;

1st prize is a VESPA (valued at $6,900) , 2nd is a Riding Lawn Tractor (valued at $3,400) and the 3rd prize is a 50” Plasma TV (valued at $1,200). The tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. For tickets, call the Dante office at 488-3834. Help support the Italian courses!! Aiutate la nostra scuola e la nostra lingua!

BUD and SPUD:

On Friday April, 29th from 5PM to 8PM you are invited to attend the first BUD and Spud dinner organized by the Dante Alighieri. It will be held at the Tijuana Club of the CANAD INNS, 1405 St. Matthews Avenue at Polo Park. The ticket for the meal is $15 for adults; no children are allowed. Come and enjoy a Western meal and see if you have won one of the great prizes of the Mega Raffle which will be drawn that evening. Venite numerosi!

ADULT EVENING CLASSES:

Have you taken a refresher course in Italian lately? Are you off to Italy soon? Will you be travelling to meet family or friends? Or do you just wan to enjoy one of the most beautiful sounding languages in the world, l’italiano? You still have time to sign up for Spring adult Italian classes. Classes for various levels of competency are held Monday evenings from 7PM to 9PM. Call the Dante office at 488-3834 and register now!

MAY:

AGM: On Saturday, May 14th, just before the “End of Year concert”, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) with the election of new members to the Dante Alighieri

Board will take place in the Mauro Hall at Centro Caboto. Have you thought of running for a seat on the Board? This is another way of helping out your children’s Italian education! Please plan to attend this important meeting.

CHIUSURA/END OF YEAR:

School will end this year on Saturday, May 14th with a “Concerto di chiusura”. Siete tutti cordialmente invitati a venire ed appoggiare i vostri figli e nipotini!!

MILLE GRAZIE:

The Dante Board would like to thank the SONS OF ITALY: GARIBALDI LODGE for the gifts of books to all the children during the Christmas Concert as well as for their generous financial gift at this year’s Gala Dinner. We also wish to thank the SONS OF ITALY: LA LUPA DI ROMA LODGE and the ITALIAN CANADIAN FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA for their financial assistance. Mille grazie. It is thanks to your generosity that we can keep the programs of the Dante Alighieri going!

A nome della Dante vi auguriamo una bellissima estate. Ci incontreremo a Folklorama e ci rivedremo sabato il 17 settembre quando cominceranno le classi per I bambini! On behalf of the Dante volunteer Board we wish you all a splendid summer. See you at Folklorama and remember to register in early September. Saturday morning classes begin September 17th and Adult classes commence on Monday, September 19th. Ciao, ciao.

SPRING AT THE Dante: Excitement in the Air

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Her interest in the exploration of the nature of copper is expressed in a series of works: ECHOES. The artist interprets these works as follows :

“ECHOES addresses the tension between organic and geometric forms, both in relation

to our past and present. These forms allow me to explore the notion of freedom…. freedom of the object in space. The images suggest the possibility of liberating something within us that deserves expression: a dialog with ourselves. In my work with copper, there are three strong

parallels: (1) copper, archaeologically, as a stratum of the earth, (2) etching, each bath revealing new layers, as a part of a continuum, and (3) layers of our live, our past, our memories and senses. ECHOES is an exploration of these parallels.”

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Combining techniques, etching, colligraphy and embossing, her prints are highly textured and filled with light. The prairie landscape is also present in much of her work, at times as the primary subject, at others seemingly screened into the background, behind mazes and aerial views.

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In addition to her art work, Angela served as Adjunct Professor in the University of Manitoba’s Department of Landscape Architecture in the 1990’s, when she and her husband established the internationally recognized Italian Studies Program, which operated for almost a decade in the Veneto’s Brenta Valley. That same program was reestablished in 2007, with her assistance, through the University of New Mexico. In 2002 she was appointed Visiting Artist at Southwest Jaiotong University in Chengdu, China, where her print work was exhibited. Earlier she served as a member of the design team for the Latrobe Valley Landscape Study in the State of Victoria, Australia.

Angela has always been a strong supporter and dedicated volunteer in the Italian community of Winnipeg. She organized workshops at the Caboto

Centre for the seniors’ program, encouraging painting, sculpture and other art related activities. She is also known for her contribution to the Mamma Mia auction and to Folklorama. Further, during the construction of the Caboto cultural centre she served on the Design Committee, where she was able to make a valuable contribution. Angela’s dedication is renowned and her achievements countless.

The Italian Community of Winnipeg is honored to have Angela as one of its members, not only for her valuable artistic qualities, but also for her kind and friendly nature.

Thank you, Angela, for being such a good friend and an outstanding ambassador of the Italian culture in Winnipeg.

We wish Angela and Alex all the best with their new life in Italy!

Angela Luvera was a winner of Ottawa’s 2002 national outdoor sculpture competition, where her work ADAGIO GIOIOSO was exhibited,(above) and this same piece was displayed at the Manitoba Legislative Building in the spring of 2003.

In our family, we prepare polpette di carnevale - made mainly of chicken, pork, cheese and bread, and served with broth. Larger than golf balls, they are typically prepared and eaten right before Lent, but we’ve made it an Easter tradition. They are absolutely decadent which is likely why they are served before Lent.

“As far as Easter our tradition is always centered around food,” offered Josie Audino. “Our family gets together for a lovely supper at our house. My grandchildren are always so excited because ”il coniglio di pasqua” has hidden chocolate Easter eggs all around the house. Of course they run around for the Easter hunt.”

Maria Garcea has fond childhood memories of Easter.

“As children, Easter for us was always exciting with the anticipation of the arrival of the Easter bunny and dressing up for church. But nothing beat getting our own Easter bread ‘doll’. Each doll would have our own initials engraved on the

tummy. Mom would have to remind us that we couldn’t keep it forever and that we’d have to eventually eat it. This tradition still continues, but has expanded not only to her children, but to the grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Easter traditions for Rosanna Caruso are also focused on children.

“I prepare huge Easter baskets for all the children. Of course they include Italian Easter eggs. My nieces love to garden so I always include children’s gardening sets, little gloves and seeds so they can start them indoors and then transplant them outside where they continue to care for them.

Of course, Nonna and Nonno are always giving them tips on how to grow good Italian tomatoes and beans. We also do an egg hunt throughout the house. Our sweets table includes Sweet Ricotta pie with wheat berries, painted Easter cookies and a Colomba or two or three.”

“The reality is that unfortunately many

traditions are changing and Easter is no different,” lamented Greg Fiorentino.

“The busy North American lifestyle (work, kids in extracurricular activities etc.) has eroded many of the traditions that we, as children, used to celebrate with our families. Easter break has become a balancing act between soccer, hockey, ski trips and other vacations. Maybe these are the new traditions. I enjoy watching my children participate in their activities or skiing down a slope with my family as much as my parents enjoyed sitting around the table celebrating Easter in a more traditional way.“

“One thing is for sure. There is nothing we love better than getting together for the family dinner. Enjoying good food and the company of our parents, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews is a tradition that will never completely stop. It may be postponed a couple of days but it will always happen.”

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