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Events

CASA ITALIANA FALL 2026 CULTURAL PROGRAM

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Ongoing Events

Casa Italiana Book Club听

Casa Italiana hosts this monthly book club for informal discussions of听Italian books. The purpose of the club is to practice the Italian language and/or learn about Italy and its culture. The group suggests books, usually by contemporary Italian authors, that reflect the changes that have taken place over time in the language and customs.

Free.听

When: First Saturday of each month at 11:30 am

Location:听Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge

For more information, please email Casa Italiana (casa@naz.edu) or call听585-389-2468.

Library:听

2026-2027 book list

September 12, 2026

Saving Italy听by Robert Edsel.听(Moderator: Maria)

October 3, 2026

Accabadora听by Michela Murgia. (Moderator: Mary)

November 7, 2026

Perfection听by Vincenzo Latronico. (Moderator: Becky)

December 5, 2026

No book; potluck.

January 9, 2027

The Triumph of the Lions听by Stefania Auci. (Moderator: Franca)

February 6, 2027

The Old Man by the Sea听by Domenico Starmone. (Moderator: Andrea)

March 6, 2027

Book: TBA. (Moderator: Angie)

April 3, 2027

Death in Sardinia听by Marco Vichi. (Moderator: Helena)

May 1, 2027

Book: TBA. (Moderator: Elaine)

Italian Film Series

The听Italian Film Series听and the听Frank DiMino Casa Italiana听are proud to bring contemporary Italian films to the Rochester area.听

Films will be screened at the听Peace Theater (Room A14), located at the lower level of the听杏吧原创 Arts Center.听There is ample free parking at the center.

The film screening will be followed by a dinner at the听Frank DiMino Casa Italiana,听located in front of the Arts Center.

Film tickets: Free for 杏吧原创 students, faculty and staff. New advance ticket price for Casa Italiana members: $7.50. It is cheaper to purchase tickets ahead of time rather than at the door.

Fall 2026 movie calendar:听

  • Sunday, September 27th 4PM. Movie: In guerra per amore, a film by Pif. In collaboration with the Veteran's Outreach Center of Rochester, and the 杏吧原创 Military and Veteran Services Office.听
  • Sunday, October 11th, 4PM. Movie: La Terra Promessa (The Promised Land). In honor of Italian American Heritage Month. In collaboration with the Sons of Padre Pio, Inc.

  • Sunday, November 15th, 4PM. Movie:TBA.
  • Saturday, December 13th, 4PM. Movie: TBA.

Spring 2027 movie calendar:

  • Saturday, January 30th, 4PM. Movie: TBA.听
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  • Sunday, February 20th, 4PM. Movie: TBA.听
  • Saturday, March 13th, 4PM. Movie:TBA.听
  • Saturday, April 10th, 4PM. Movie: TBA.听

*Tickets can also be purchased at the door at a slightly increased price.*

Italian Conversation Table听

The Italian Conversation Table is an informal conversation group led by Daniel Speciale and other members of Frank DiMino Casa Italiana. Its goal is to provide attendees with an opportunity to practice Italian in a casual setting.听

When? Every Thursday at 5 pm. Where? Casa Italiana Le Chase Lounge.听

For more information please contact casa@naz.edu.听

Italian Film Series: Premiering Contemporary Films of Italy