NOTIZIARIO UFFICIALE DEL CIRCOLO ITALIANO DI DALLAS MARZO 2011 VOL 32 NUM 3

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UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH2 - PASTA NIGHT & SALVATOR ROSA LECTURE4 - CENA & RAFFLE

16, 23, 30 - PASTA NIGHT18 - GUEST CENA & RAFFLE

25 - ENTERTAINMENT CENA

31 - BOOK CLUB

APRIL1 - CENA & RAFFLE6, 13, 20, 27 - PASTA NIGHT 8 - REGIONAL CENA

15 - GUEST CENA & RAFFLE22 - CENA24 - EASTER BRUNCH28 - BOOK CLUB29 - CENA

LANGUAGE CLASSES HELD ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS. SEE CALENDAR ON WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS.

7 - RICHLAND COOKING CLASS9 - PASTA NIGHT WITH THE FEATURED REGIONAL WINES11 - REGIONAL CENA

22 - BATTLE OF THE BOTTLES

26 - KIMBALL TOUR - ROSA EXHIBIT 26 - ARTSPARK FAIR AT NORTHPARK CENTER27 - SICILIAN WINE TASTING AND ROBERT CAMUTO BOOK SIGNING30 - LOST MANUSCRIPTS PRESENTATION

9 - MEADOWS TOUR OF LOST MANUSCRIPTS11 - RICHLAND COOKING CLASS

MAY4, 11, 18, 25- PASTA NIGHT 6- CENA & RAFFLE11 - ITALIAN CARD GAMES13- REGIONAL CENA20- GUEST CENA & RAFFLE26- BOOK CLUB27- ENTERTAINMENT CENA

With St Joseph's Day falling on March 19, we couldn't resist taking a dramatic southern detour from our winter tour to pay a visit to the region of Sicilia. So on Friday, March 11, join us as we celebrate the Mediterranean Sea's largest island and the southern-most region of Italia while exploring the cuisine, wine, beauty, dance, and history of Sicilia (Sicily) at our third Regional Cena!Temperate climate, beautiful terraced hillsides

festooned with vines heavy with grapes, breathtaking Given Italy's geographic position in the center of stone estates where the best wine in the world is Europe and the Mediterranean Sea, each of its carefully crafted. You must be Tuscany! But wait… regions can't help but have a unique and special could it be the Napa Valley? Debate has long raged history. But none exemplifies the pushes and pulls of as to who produces the most sophisticated and history more than the strategic island of Sicilia. palate-friendly wines, Italy or California. (France? Centrally located and the largest island in the Excellent as well, but we'll leave that discussion for Mediterranean Sea, it has been coveted, fought over, another time!) Who can decide? and colonized by nearly every major power

throughout recorded history – from the Phoenicians Come judge for yourself at a Battle of the Bottles on (present-day Lebanon) around 800 BC, through the Tuesday, March 22. Starting at 6:30 p.m., attendees ancient Greeks, then the Romans, Turks, Saracens will enjoy a wonderful multi-course dinner prepared (Arabs), Normans, Germans, French, Spanish, by Chef Tommaso. Each course will be Austrians… finally ending up in the arms of Italia in accompanied by two wine “samples” ~ one from Italy 1861. So when a Siciliano tells you “I'm Sicilian, not and one from California. Which is which? Well, you Italian,” don't argue with him – history is on his side! will have to guess, with the answers being revealed at

the end of the evening. Elsa Ricchi, Export Manager And each foreign occupier of this beautiful, but often-for Casale del Giglio wines will take the lead on the tortured, land brought its own cuisine and customs. Italian side, and Oak Cliff Cellars' Jim Richardson According to legend, Dionysus (or the Latin Bacchus) ( ) will represent California. was the god who brought pleasure to mankind and They will offer a description of each wine, delineating wine to Sicilia. Sicilia's oenological history is an its history, describing what flavor notes to expect as ancient one, dating from even before the time when you sample it, and providing its retail availability the island was part of Magna Graecia (Great Greece). locally. There will also be a purchasing opportunity Sicily's vintage wines are a magical creation, and many at the end of the evening. of the island's traditional wines and spirits are famous

far beyond its shores. Wines like the fortified Marsala, Fine food, fine company, and fine wine ~ times two! the sweet Moscato, and Malvasia, Novello, Primitivo, What's not to enjoy? The cost will be $52/ICD and Nero d'Avola…paired with a menu including Member, $62/ICD Guest , and we ask that you caponata, arancini, eggplant baked pasta, and pesce RSVP at or spada (swordfish)... this evening can't help but be yet at the Clubhouse by March 19. Contact Mary Ann another gastronomic delight!Webster at with any questions.

Conflict is always to be avoided… unless it is a Regular Cena prices apply, and vini Siciliani (Sicilian “battle of the bottles”! wines) will be available to Members at half price by

the bottle. Make your reservation at and join us March 11 as we journey to this sunny southern island for a warm-weather break!

P.S. And remember to also join us for Pasta Night on Wednesday, March 9 for a tasting of the featured Sicilian wines!

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Clubhouse and have a pleasant experience while visiting.LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTSHAPING OUR BRAND There are a lot of exciting changes, positive changes, in store for the

Club in 2011, but as I mentioned in my letter last month, it all begins When people hear the word “brand”, many different things come to with you. I encourage you to send me your thoughts, your feedback, mind. I define a “brand” as “a product or an offering that is distinctive your criticism and your compliments. Our focus for 2011 will be on from others and it represents the sum of the relationship we have with you, the customer, and the only way we can improve your experience is it, whether it is good or bad.” This month, I want to focus on our to hear from you!“brand” known as The Italian Club of Dallas. Building a successful

brand is about a lot more than a nice logo or clever advertising. Next month I'm going to discuss “Running Our Operation” but until Successful brands, those brands that we can't live without, are the ones then, I look forward to hearing your thoughts.that reach our hearts as well as our minds. Truly great brands are the

Michael Trovalliones that touch us in the totality of our interaction with them.President

At the Club, the core of our brand is in our name – “Italian” – and the purpose of our brand is carried out in our mission statement – “...to explore, preserve and promote Italian culture, language, history and January 2011 Income Year To Date 2011traditions...” But how do we successfully bring those words to life and Revenue = $38,742.26 Revenue = $38,742.26make our brand one that touches hearts as well as minds? I'll give you Expenses = $37,167.47 Expenses = $37,167.47a personal example. Net Gain = $1,574.79 Net Gain = $1,574.79I have both a Central Market and a Market Street within 5 minutes of * While the start of a fiscal year shows clean numbers, I think it's important to point out where

we stand versus a year ago. In January 2010, our Net Loss was (-$7,324.41) versus January where I live but I would rather drive 30 minutes to go to Jimmy's Food 2011 where we showed a Net Gain of $1,574.79. Compared to a year ago, we have improved Store for my purchases. In addition to great quality and selection of our Net Income for comparable months by $8,899.20.

Italian products at Jimmy's, I get a total experience when I interact with them. They communicate with me through their weekly emails offering seasonal specialties. When I visit, I can sample wines and CULINARY EVENTScheeses, I can talk to Paul and Mike DiCarlo and the folks behind the counters who make good recommendations about products, and I can be in an environment that “feels” like the Italian market my Nana used to take me to when I was growing up in upstate New York. With Jimmy's, I get the totality of the Italian experience, and it touches both my heart and my mind. So again the question – how do “we” successfully make “our” brand one that touches hearts as well as minds? The answer comes in EVERY interaction our Members and our guests have with our brand and that is my challenge to our Board and staff moving forward… to analyze and improve each and every touch- point of our brand.

At the Club, we are many things. We are a restaurant and we HAVE to provide a first class dining experience to our guests. We have to make it easy for them to get information and reservations, and we have ** We depend on our members to bring small items to be used for the raffle. Re-gifting is

acceptable. The point is to have lots of fun. Raffle tickets are sold at the table at a price of $1 to serve them a quality dining experience in a clean and inviting each and get one free when you buy 6 for $5.environment ~ all at a fair price. As importantly, we are a cultural

organization and we have to provide our Members and guests with Lunches: Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. fixed menu is quality programming in the form of lectures, classes, events and available including a soup, salad, entrée and pasta for only $14 performances that promote our Italian heritage. And lastly, we are a (beverages and gratuity not included). If you are looking for business with financial responsibilities to our Members. As a business something very particular Chef Tommaso is always ready to make sure we also need to promote ourselves and our offerings to the public and your palate is satisfied. Bring your friends and business associates for a make it easy for them to be touched by our Italian heritage in a way delicious meal…AND support your Club! Call for reservations 972-that is not only different but superior to any other form they might 931-9167 and ask for Vito.have (short of family) of experiencing the Italian culture here in Dallas.

Pasta Night: March 9, 16, 23 & 30. Join us Wednesdays for Pasta EVERY single interaction anyone has with the Club…be it online, Night where you can enjoy the antipasti bar and then select from through our communications channels, in the Club itself or at one of several pastas or a pizza. Add extras as the mood suits you –meats, sea our public presentations…are opportunities for us to grow our brand food and vegetables. Prices: Antipasti $7 (members) and $9 (non-not only in the minds but also in the hearts of our customers. So how members); Pasta or Pizza $7 (members) and $9 (non-members); do we do that? Combined Antipasti/Pasta or Pizza $13 (members) and $16 (non-

members). Wine, beer and soft drinks sold separately. Look for the Working with our committees and our staff, we are continuing to Wednesday night occasional wine tasting. Date and price information analyze every detail of ourselves. We are currently reviewing our event will be sent through ClubMail.offerings to find a good balance of offerings that in the near future will

include events such as renewed cooking classes and joint presentations Cena: Come, visit and enjoy the company of friends with a glass of such as we've recently done with the Dallas Symphony and others. By wine while waiting for the delicious meal Chef Tommaso has prepared the time you read this, we will have launched a new, comprehensive for our enjoyment, usually served around 7 p.m. Reservations are web site which, while being much easier to navigate, will offer a more appreciated by calling 972- 931-9167 or through the Eventbrite link: robust amount of education and information about our heritage and . This will make it easier for our our Club. And we are reviewing our operational procedures, such as management to plan and will assure your place for dinner. Check the expedited check-out, to make it easier for members to come into the weekly ClubMail for the menu. Look for the weekly wine specials.

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Clubhouse; breaking the ice by introducing new members to their new ICD friends! Looking for a ready smile, boundless enthusiasm and someone who has “never met a stranger”. Sound like the job for you?

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Cost per session is $110 for ICD members or $190 for non-members. All classes are held at the ICD

Clubhouse (14865 Inwood Rd., Addison, TX). Schedules are subject to change. Intermediate Italian

Intended for students who want to enhance their Italian For further information, please contact: Maria Santarelli 214- proficiency through the study of grammar and conversation. This

850-8410 or mariarsantarelli@hotmail.com course is for those who have completed Beginners I, II & III.Intermediate Italian II will be held every Thursday from 7 p.m. to

Spring Semester 2011 8:30 p.m., starts Thursday, January 27.

Advanced Conversation Italian for Beginners IThis course will concentrate on contemporary Italian literature This course teaches the basics of the Italian language: basic

including newspaper articles, short stories and essays. There will grammar, listening, reading, writing and speaking. be class discussions from topics that emerge from readings. Each Part I is a requirement for Part II.

class will include grammar reviews. A good knowledge of the Italian for Beginners I will be held every Monday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., starts Monday, January 24. language is required.

Advanced Italian will be held every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 Italian for Beginners II p.m., starts Thursday, February 3.

This course is a continuation for students who have completed Children's Language & Dance Beginners I.

Children learn while playing games, singing Italian children's Italian for Beginners II will be held every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., starts Wednesday, January 26. songs, doing art and crafts and watching Disney cartoons in Italian.

Students may enroll any time during the semester. This class is free. Italian for Beginners III The two hour class includes 1 hour of Italian dance class

This course is a continuation for students who have completed (optional), which begins at 10:30. Students may select to attend Beginner I and II. only the Italian folk dance class if desired.

Italian for Beginners III will be held every Monday from 7 p.m. to Children's class will be held every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., starts Monday, January 24. 11:30 a.m., starts Saturday, January 29.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… BE A PART OF THE ITALIAN CLUB OF DALLAS'S “HERITAGE WALL”2010 finally came to an end and the crowd that descended on the ICD

Clubhouse on New Year's Eve was ready to PARTY! From the Do you have a family photo that speaks to the very essence of your traditional lentil soup to the Midnight Panettone & Prosecco, Chef heritage? Maybe a picture of your great-grandparents in Italy, not yet Tommaso was in his usual fine form, and between the terrific food a part of the great American immigration tapestry? Perhaps a picture (and wine!), crazy hats, tiaras, and wigs, dance music provided by Joey from a large, joyous family celebration? Whatever the image, it is one the DJ, noise makers, and a Clubhouse decked out to the nines, the that touches your heart. It's also one that, when your friends come to partygoers rocked out the old year and welcomed in the new at an the Clubhouse, you'd be proud to share with them, telling them the impressive level of noise and revelry. story of the people in the frame.

Many thanks to the volunteers who made this night special, especially The ICD, as a cultural heritage organization, strives to have a Carole Strippoli, who chaired the event and deserves a HUGE round clubhouse that reflects that Italian heritage focus. Similarly, a Club of applause! Carole was ably assisted by her professional decorating such as ours, which serves as a gathering place and “home away from squad, consisting of David & Sue Mauriello, Kathy Miller, Barbie home” for those who want to celebrate their Italian origins and Gumin, and, of course, Carlo Strippoli. And a very special shout-out traditions, needs to recognize you – our Members – and your histories. goes to Giacomo Butera, for donating adorable little bottles of With these goals in mind, we are establishing a photographic Limoncello and Orangecello for each table, proving once again that “Heritage Wall” in the upper level of the ICD Clubhouse on the space the really good things come in small packages. between the piano and the bar.

We'll do it all again next December 31st, so if you weren't able to ICD Members will have the opportunity to obtain space on this wall attend this year, mark your calendars and be sure to attend the best to display a black & white or sepia-toned photograph of a family party in town NEXT year! member, family group ~ an image that is personal to you and which

you feel represents a significant aspect of your background. For a donation of $80, you can display a 5” X 7” photograph for 2 years; a $100 donation similarly applies for an 8” X 10” photo. Pictures can be MARCH BOOK CLUB NEWSeither vertical or horizontal orientation. If the picture you'd like to

In honor of Women's History Month, the display is not in the required format, just contact the Heritage Wall's Book Club will look at the life of a powerful coordinators, Mark Caputo at 469/230-1533 or Mary Ann Webster at Italian woman of the mid-1600s in the , and they will help in making the required fascinating biography “Mistress of the adjustments. Frames and mats will be provided by the Club.Vatican: the True Story of Olimpia

Please contact Mark or Mary Ann if you are interested in Maidalchini, the Secret Female Pope” by participating, and they will go over details more specifically. In the Eleanor Herman. Maidalchini schemed with meantime, spend some time going through your family photographs her lover, Gianbattista Pamphili, to win him and finding that special shot you'd like displayed on the ICD's a cardinal's hat, and later the papal throne. Heritage Wall ~ one that will make the Clubhouse even more your As Pope Innocent X, Pamphili proved weak “home away from home”!and vacillating. Maidalchini stepped into the

power vacuum and essentially ran the papacy, the papal treasury and the affairs of the Papal

States behind the scenes, rewarding her family and friends, and “AMORE” AT THE ITALIAN CLUB – punishing her enemies. Eventually her enemies checked her ambitions FEBRUARY 13 VALENTINE'S DAY LUNCHby forcing her into exile. The Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the

Love was in the air as we strolled through ICD on Thursday, March 31. As Rome is the book selection's setting, the doors at the Italian Club for lunch on plan to bring food, pictures, music, artifacts, or anything you wish to Valentine's Day. Thanks to the creativity share with a Roman theme. If you would like more information about and hard work of Sheryl Champlin, the the Book Club, please contact the Coordinator, Norma Iacovo at tables were beautifully set with love-themed 972-386-4321 or . decorations and favors at each place setting – love that Ghirardelli chocolate, Sheryl! Now was the time to exchange hugs, kisses

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHILDREN'S and welcomes with all the other attendees…en route to the bar for CRANIOFACIAL ASSOCIATION MAILINGS Prosecco mimosas, of course!

Wednesday, March 2 marks the start of Children's Craniofacial The island was adorned with hearts and flowers to complement the Associations mailings for 2011. While this issue of Il Cicerone will meats, sausage, cheese and mushrooms that were waiting for us…just most likely reach you too late for you to volunteer on that date, please in case we got hungry before the procession of courses started! The keep this charitable outreach of our Club in mind for future CCA antipasto of seared scallops and shrimp with creamy polenta was mailings as they are announced in ClubMail, this newsletter and e- incredible and the heart-shaped cheese ravioli with sage butter sauce mails. CCA sends out a newsletter every quarter and a fund raising was simply divine. Insalata was followed by lamb chops and chicken letter semi-annually. As our volunteers can attest, the sessions are filled roll with seasonal vegetables – yet another delectable treat! And no with good-natured banter, gossip and getting to know one's fellow matter how full we were, no one could resist Semira's almond cake and Club members. Morning coffee and lunch are provided by CCA. chocolate drops…what a decadent ending to a fabulous meal.

Tommaso - bellissimo! AND - our lovely ladies each received a rose as When our volunteers step forward great things happen. a sign of love to celebrate the day!

Call Ben Parlapiano at 972 699-0243 or e-mail Thanks to all of the Italian Club volunteers who contributed to the and tell him you will help.success of this event!

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CELEBRATE SICILIAN WINE AT A VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR “ARTSPARK” AT BOOK SIGNING AND WINE TASTING WITH NORTHPARK CENTER

ROBERT CAMUTO, AUTHOR OF “PALMENTO” Volunteering is always an enriching experience, but some opportunities, while greatly benefiting an organization, hardly seem Inspired by a deep passion for wine, an Italian like a personal sacrifice at all. The environment is ideal, the time flies, heritage, and a desire for a land somewhat wilder and you spend your shift doing what you like best ~ talking about than his home in southern France, Robert V. something near-and-dear to your heart! Camuto set out to explore Sicily's emerging wine

scene. What he discovered during more than a year We have just such a volunteer opportunity for you on Saturday, March of traveling the region, however, was far more than 26. Last year, the ICD participated in the inaugural “ArtsPark” art and a fascinating wine frontier. Chronicling his culture fair at NorthPark Center. We told hundreds of visitors about journey through Palermo to Marsala, across the the Italian Club ~ our mission, our special events, and our cultural rugged interior of Sicily to the heights of Mt. Etna, programming. If a volunteer needed a break, they could visit the scores Camuto captures the personalities, flavors, of other cultural institutions, from the American Institute of Architects traditions, and natural riches that have made Italy's to the Dallas Zoo, participating at the event. It was a great day of largest and oldest wine region the world traveler's outreach and networking. The ICD will participate in “ArtsPark” newest discovery. In the island's vastly different again. How could we not, considering the many new and exciting wines he finds an expression of humanity and offerings we have in 2011? The event begins at noon and lasts until nature—and the space where the two merge into 6:00 p.m. There will be two shifts, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 2:30 something more. The result of his research, p.m. – 6:30 p.m., which will include set-up and tear-down. Two experiences, and inspiration is his latest book ~ people will be needed for each shift. Please contact Mary Ann “Palmento.” Webster at if you can help during one of those slots

or if you have any questions.The Italian Club of Dallas is pleased to welcome author Robert Camuto to the Clubhouse on Sunday, March 27, at 5:30 p.m. for a An afternoon at the best shopping mall in our region, telling people presentation about Camuto's travels through Sicily while researching about the best cultural heritage organization in Dallas ~ what could be the book, the evolution and improvement of Sicilian wine production, better than that? Sign up today!and what he discovered to be “the essence of wine– sharing with others in a sort of communion with the world of living things.” Along with the presentation, Camuto will lead participants through a tasting of MEMBER NEWSSicilian wines, describing their various qualities, characteristics, and nuances. Copies of “Palmento,” listed by Wine Spectator magazine as Joseph Kytoski, brother of member Dottie Parlapiano and brother-in-one of its “Best New Reads for Wine Lovers,” will also be available for law to Ben Parlapiano passed away suddenly on Feb. 2 in Glen Cove, purchase and will be personalized by the author. New York. We pray for the family in this time of sorrow.

The presentation is offered at no cost to ICD Members and guests. Linda Miller, mother of Kathy Miller, passed away on Feb. 7 as result of There will be a nominal charge for the wine tasting, payable at the complications from pneumonia. She had been in a nursing home because Clubhouse on the night of the event for those who would like to of being paralyzed from a stroke. Kathy, we keep you in our prayers.participate. Contact Mary Ann Webster at with any

Happy Anniversary to Domenick and Norma Iacovo who celebrated questions, and please RSVP at . In this 40 years of marital bliss on Feb. 14. month when the ICD honors the richness of Sicily and her heritage,

don't miss this unique evening celebrating Sicilian wine and the author of a very special book!

SUPER BOWL BASH

It didn't matter if you were a Packers or a Steelers fan at the ICD WINTER FREEZE DELAYS RICHLAND'S Super Bowl Bash, because a fun time was had by all! Some people

enjoyed the game the most, some watched the TV commercials with EMERITUS FEBRUARY COOKING LESSONenthusiasm, some loved the half-time extravaganza, but everyone

Old man winter dealt a frigid blow to the start of Richland College's certainly enjoyed the food! Sausage and pepper sandwiches took Emeritus Program Spring Series Cooking Lessons at the ICD. Sadly, center stage (our heartfelt thanks to Jimmy's for the sausage and to impassable icy roads necessitated the postponing of the Monday, Vito Calo & Carlo Strippoli for the grilling). The sidelines were filled February 7 lesson “Food For Lovers To Share” which was to be a with chips and dips, wings, salsa, cookies, cakes and brownies. A prelude to celebrating St. Valentine's Day Italian style. As this special thanks to the attendees for sharing your munchies – but next newsletter goes to press the lesson has been rescheduled for February year, we want your recipes, too! 21 and Chef Tommaso, our in-house master of the culinary arts, will

The clubhouse was turned into a football stadium, complete with goal demonstrate to the students why to Italians food and love are post, referee, a special Italian fan, and plenty of balloons, hats and synonymous. The Spring series will continue at the ICD on Monday, sparkling confetti. During the game, there were lots of cheers, and not March 7 with a “Three Course Easter Menu” and on Monday, April just over the plays on the field. Prizes were given out to winners of the 11 how to prepare “Dinner for Four in Thirty Minutes.” The Richland Super Bowl “pool”, trivia contest and door raffle. Gift cards for College Emeritus Program cooking lessons open to all individuals 50 American Express (thanks TAOS), restaurants, movies, and a sporting years of age and older, are very popular and have received high praise goods store, as well as a “tailgating” cookbook and serving pieces were for Chef Tommaso and our Club.awarded to lucky fans. Hooray to Angelo Vaccaro for tending bar and

Lessons begin at 10:30a.m.on Monday mornings go until approximately keeping tabs on all of us, and to Carlo Strippoli and David Shuart for 12 noon. The food prepared provides ample sample for the attendees. helping to set up and clean up! Bravo to Carole Strippoli and Joanna Chef 's motto is “Let no one leave the Italian Club hungry.” Shuart for coordinating the event!For more information e-mail me:

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TO TEACH ITALIAN! The ICD could not function without the hard work of many volunteers working on the Club's various committees to make great We at the ICD love all things Italian, and that includes the beautiful things happen for Club Members. The Club has a number of Italian language. Did you know that teenagers appreciate Italian, too? committees staffed by volunteers, and each committee is responsible It consistently ranks high on surveys asking high school students what for running a particular area of the Club's business. In this edition, we language they'd like to study. Also, Italian is the only European will highlight the activities of the Cultural Committee. In subsequent language whose teaching is actually increasing in the U.S. When editions, we will feature the great work of the many other committees students enter college, Italy is a favorite study-abroad destination, with serving the Club.25,000 students spending a period of study there in 2009 alone!

Chaired by Mary Ann Webster, the Cultural Committee comes up Advanced Placement tests have not been offered for Italian language with informative and fun events which expose Members and the public studies in recent years, however, putting our beloved language at a to the many facets of Italian culture. Some events involve a trip to a disadvantage ~ until now. The program for AP testing in this subject local museum, concert hall, gallery or shop. For example, the Cultural will be reinstated by the College Board in the fall of 2011. The Italian Committee has arranged docent's tours of exhibits at the Kimball Consul General's Office ~ as well as many others who want to increase Museum of Art in Fort Worth, the Dallas Museum of Art, and SMU's the study of Italian ~ is asking our help in urging our area high schools Meadows Museum as well as a glass blowing demonstration at Vetro to add Italian Language & Culture to their curriculum. Art Glass Studio. It has arranged group discounts to concerts, plays,

Italy, and her many accomplished native sons and daughters, have and the Dallas Opera. Other events have been held at the Club, contributed much in our society, economy, and culture ~ and those including lectures, book signings, concerts and more. Whether contributions should be recognized! How can you help? Start by highlighting Italian art, music, history, handicrafts or other aspects of talking to your neighbors, friends, parents of your child's classmates, the culture, the Cultural Committee plans events designed to increase etc. to determine the interest in your community. Then let your knowledge of and appreciation for the myriad dimensions of Italian School Principal know of the positive responses you've received culture. One of the Cultural Committee's regular offerings is the regarding the addition of Italian to the High School curriculum. It's as Book Club, coordinated by Norma Iacovo. Each month, the Book easy as that! Only through our individual efforts will teaching the Club meets on the last Thursday evening of the month to discuss the Italian language in Texas High Schools become a reality ~ grazie mille month's book selection. All book selections have a connection to Italy for your help. or the Italian American experience as a way of highlighting some

aspect of Italian culture.

Assisting Mary Ann on the Committee are Committee members Ben Parlapiano, Norma Iacovo, Maria Chobany and Carrie Harris. If there are areas of Italian culture you would like to learn more about, and have ideas about events the Club could offer to explore those areas, please consider joining the Committee to help in planning events. Please contact Mary Ann at to join the Cultural Committee.

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Save the Date!EASTER BRUNCH

4.24.11

FAMILY FUN WITH THE FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS PRESENTATION AND TOUR OF SUNDAY, MAY 15 ~ RSVP BY APRIL 12! “THE LOST MANUSCRIPTS FROM THE SISTINE

CHAPEL: AN EPIC JOURNEY FROM ROME TO TOLEDO” There is no better way to spend a spring afternoon than enjoying a AT SMU'S MEADOWS MUSEUMbaseball game with family and friends, so be sure to mark your

calendars for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 15, to cheer on the Frisco Rough It's the waning years of the 18th Riders as they take on the Corpus Christi Hooks. Minor League century, and French General baseball has a much more home-town feel than the Majors and is Napoleon Bonaparte and his army gaining rapidly in popularity. Add to that the beauty and accessibility have victoriously occupied Rome. of the Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco just off the Dallas North Tollway The streets of our glorious Eternal where the Rough Riders play and you have an event not to be missed. City soon are victim of a looting so

widespread that even the Sacristy of This year, our group seating area will be on the third base line ~ so the Sistine Chapel is stripped of its we'll be in the shade and up close as the runners come into home plate.

renowned collection of illuminated manuscripts. In this dramatic The cost of the afternoon will be $16/ICD Member and $20/ICD scenario, one of Spain's most illustrious religious leaders, Cardinal Guest for the “All You Can Eat Bullpen” seating. What does that Francesco Antonio José de Lorenzana y Buitrón, Archbishop of include? As the name indicates, in addition to your ticket, you will Toledo, Primate of Spain, and Ambassador of King Charles IV to the enjoy all-you-can-eat Stadium food, as well as all-you-can-drink Dr. Holy See, boldly takes the initiative to preserve a portion of the Sistine Pepper products, an official Rough Riders souvenir program, and a Sacristy Collection before it can be scattered any further ~ he Rough Riders baseball cap. The ICD will also be recognized on the negotiates the acquisition of a magnificent ensemble of manuscripts Jumbotron throughout the game ~ who knows, we may see you smiling which he subsequently donates for posterity to the Biblioteca Capitular on the big screen! RSVP by April 12 at or de Toledo in Spain. at the Clubhouse. Contact Mary Ann Webster at

with any questions. Fun, family, and fellowship are all integral parts of ICD Members and Guests will have two opportunities to learn any Italian experience ~ and they will all be at Dr. Pepper Ballpark about this unique collection. As part of our Pasta & Pizza Night when the ICD goes to cheer on the Frisco Rough Riders. We'll see cultural series, on Wednesday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m., there will be a you there! free presentation by the Assistant Curator of the Meadows Art

Museum, Nicole Atzbach. Ms. Atzbach will review the history, craftsmanship, and context of many of the pieces on exhibit as well as

OUR NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE!!! the historical path which took these Sistine Chapel treasures to Toledo, Spain. While the lecture is presented at no cost, there will

After several months of design, development and testing, our new be antipasto, pizza, pasta, and beverages available for purchase. website is now live! You can view our new site, which is loaded with Please RSVP at so that we relevant and timely information about the Club and about our Italian can set aside enough seats! heritage, at . On our new, easier to navigate

The presentation at the Clubhouse will arm ICD Members and guests site, you can find out just about everything you can imagine about our with information for our docent tour of this remarkable collection of culture, cuisine, tradition and community as well as many newly added illuminated manuscripts on Saturday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m.! Actually features such as “This Week At The Club”, a current calendar, bios of seeing these treasures will be unforgettable; in addition, tour our Board Members and staff, the President's Blog, links to both our participants will be able to enjoy the rest of the Meadows' remarkable sponsors and many other relevant Italian-related websites, our press art collection at the conclusion of our time with our docent. The cost releases, recipes and so much more.for ICD Members is $5/person and $6/person for guests. Please

While the web address is a new one, our old site will RSVP at as soon as possible still be active for our Members; in fact, just click on the “Member Portal” since space is extremely limited. Contact Mary Ann Webster at link on the new site to go to the www.ITCD.org website. On our old with any questions regarding the presentation or the site you'll still be able to access the Member database as well as link back tour.to our new site.

Don't miss these two Italian Club opportunities to learn about and see Our new site has spent months in design and development and was the Sistine Chapel manuscripts that moved men from two powerful created by Club Member Diane Caneva, who has volunteered countless nations into action!hours on our behalf. Working with Diane were Club Members Anthony Massa who created our updated “look and feel” and former Board Member Mary Ann Webster who helped provide much of the new content. Grazie Mille to Diane, Anthony and Mary Ann for their efforts on behalf of the Club! The site now shows the public that we've “Come To Our Italian Senses” and we hope that you'll take the time to explore it and learn more about your Club and all that we have to offer!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Please join us in a warm welcome to the following new members of the ICD family. They are Charles and Charlotte Cravotta, Tony Dawson & Mary Russell. Also, thanks to those who renew their membership in a timely fashion.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Caponata

Few salads epitomize Sicilian Chop the tomatoes into small pieces or cuisine as much as caponata, which a thick pulp, without discarding the probably takes its name from an juice. Chop the onions into medium essential ingredient (though not the pieces or thin slices. Cut the celery principal one), capers. stalks into pieces about one inch long.

Discard leaves. Halve the olives.Ingredients:8 medium size aubergines In a large pan, sauté the onions and

celery pieces in olive oil. The celery (eggplants)should be lightly cooked, firm but not 14 oz of peeled tomatoesraw. Add the tomato pulp and bring 2 medium size sweet white onionsthe mixture to a boil, then simmer for 1 heart of large celerya few minutes until the sauce changes 8 oz pitted large firm green olivescolor to a lighter red. At this point, 8 oz caperssimmer over low heat for another 4-6 (drain and wash w/ cold water)minutes. Add the eggplants, olives and 3 tablespoon of olive oilcapers to the mixture. Also add olive 2 tablespoon of vinegaroil, vinegar and sugar. Stir gently and 1 teaspoon of sugarallow it to simmer, covered Salt to taste(steaming), for about five minutes Preparation:over medium-low heat until mixture Cut the eggplants into chunks about thickens but doesn't burn. Remove one inch square. Do not peel. from heat and allow it to cool. Salt it Cook these by steaming covered in to taste. Then chill for at least four a large pot until completely cooked hours before serving.but firm. Drain well and set aside.

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The Mission Statement of the Italian Club of DallasTo explore, preserve, and promote Italian culture, language, history, and traditions; perform charitable works; and foster social interaction within

the community.La Missione del Circolo Italiano di Dallas

Conoscere, conservare e diffondere la cultura Italiana, la lingua, la storia e le tradizioni; fare opere benefiche; promuovere i rapporti sociali

all'interno della comunità.

DOCENT TOUR OF THE KIMBELL ART MUSEUM'S LATEST EXHIBIT

“SALVATOR ROSA: BANDITS, WILDERNESS, & MAGIC”

Bernini, Caravaggio, and Borromini are familiar names to the Italian art and architecture appreciator, while Salvator Rosa, who created noteworthy and beautiful art during much the same period has remained an unknown to us… until now! The Kimbell Art Museum is presenting the first ever United States exhibition of the work of this Italian Baroque artist who was a star of 17th century Italian art. The thirty-six paintings on exhibit will showcase this rebellious artist's unique and evocative style, focusing primarily on landscapes, the supernatural, and themes from classical literature.

Italian Club of Dallas Members and Guests will be treated to an hour-long docent tour of the exhibit on Saturday, March 26, starting at 10:30 a.m. After the tour, participants can spend more time enjoying the museum's outstanding permanent collection, including the recently-acquired “Christ and the Woman of Samaria” (dated 1619-1620) by Italian artist Guercino. Anyone who would like to spend more time in Fort Worth can enjoy lunch in Sundance Square with other Kimbell tour participants after our time at the museum. (Arrangements will also be made for anyone who would like to carpool to Ft. Worth from the ICD Clubhouse.)

Normal Kimbell exhibit admission prices will apply, but the docent tour is provided to ICD Members at no cost. Admission is free to Kimbell Art Museum members; $8 for adults; $6 for adults 60+ and students with i.d.; and $4 for children 6 – 11. Please contact Mary Ann Webster at culture@itcd.org with any questions. RSVP at the Clubhouse or online at http://rosatour.eventbrite.com.