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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
EVENTI
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NY Panettone Festival
December 13th – 15th
 
Long Island City, N.Y.
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NIAF Arizona Regional Gala
February 1st
 
Phoenix, Ariz.
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NIAF New York Gala
April 10th
 
New York, N.Y.
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SALA STAMPA
NIAF News
 
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NIAF Congratulates Pam Bondi on Nomination as U.S. Attorney General
 
NIAF proudly congratulates Pam Bondi on her nomination by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next United States Attorney General. If confirmed, Bondi would become the third female Attorney General in U.S. history, following Janet Reno and Loretta Lynch.
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NIAF to Honor Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo, Financial Advisor and Philanthropist Francis Joseph DeBlasi, and Chef Dom Ruggiero at 2025 Arizona Gala
 
NIAF will host its Regional Arizona Gala on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the new lifestyle hotel, Caesars Republic Scottsdale.
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Application Launch for Voyage of Discovery 2025
 
The application for the 2025 edition of the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery program, all-expenses paid trip to Italy during the summer, is now open on the NIAF website.
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NIAF Scholarship Program
 
NIAF is excited to announce it is now accepting applications for our scholarship program for the 2025-2026 academic year. These scholarships are open to outstanding Italian American college students across various fields of study.
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Elevate Your Business with NIAF
 
Join the NIAF's thriving business community and unlock a world of opportunities tailored to your professional needs. Our Business Membership program offers three distinct levels designed to support and promote Italian and Italian American businesses of all sizes.
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Honor your Family with the NIAF Heritage Wall
 
This Christmas, celebrate and remember your loved ones with a digital tribute. By adding your family name to the Heritage Wall, you will both help support NIAF's Italian American heritage programs and create a digital commemoration celebrating your family story.
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NIAF in the News
 
 
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The Washington Examiner: US Navy commissions destroyer named after World War II hero
 
 
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L'Italo-Americano: NIAF 49th Anniversary Gala Honored Legacy and Excellence While Celebrating Strong US-Italy Ties
 
 
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AUGURI
Member Spotlight
 
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Brian Mazzarello
 
Auguri to NIAF Business Member Brian Mazzarello on his new comedy short film, Make Me Italian, which is about an American man's amusing and fantastical quest to become an Italian citizen. David Mangano has all the paperwork in order, so how hard can it be? At the Italian consulate he tackles a countless number of obstacles, tests and adventures to prove his Italianness, but a surprise hidden in the consulate changes the course of everything.
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AMICI
Sponsor Spotlight
 
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'Tis the Season for Panettone
 
Christmas is nearly here - bring cheer to your festivities with Olivieri 1882's award-winning artisan panettone, handcrafted for over 140 years using time-honored techniques. NIAF members receive 20% off these Italian yuletide treats made only with premium ingredients...so start shopping now to delight family and friends! Unlock the discount code in the members only section of the NIAF website.

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COMUNITA'
Italian American Happenings & Resources
 
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Harry Warren Tribute by Vanessa Racci
 
December 3: Birdland and the Tin Pan Alley American Popular Music Project present Vanessa Racci and Robert Lamont in HARRY WARREN: FROM TIN PAN ALLEY TO HOLLYWOOD, a celebration of the songs of Harry Warren.
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Buon Natale: Surprising Stories Behind Our Beloved Holiday Traditions
 
December 5: Discover the unexpected and delightful stories behind some of our most cherished holiday traditions, from Saint Nicholas to nativity scenes to candy canes and Christmas stockings. We'll explore how pagan and Christian rituals magically merged into the holiday we celebrate today as well as several uniquely Italian customs, such as the Feast of the Epiphany and wearing red underwear!
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Italian American Events in Naples, Fla.
 
Join the Naples Italian American Foundation, Inc. for the following events: Dec. 7, Poinsettia Ball, with music by Mike Dutra, doors open at 5:00 pm., Dec. 11, Unveiling Italy – A Regional Journey – Rome part 1, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm lecture led by Paul Pacter, discussion, antipasto, dolce e vino. Dec. 20, Christmas Party with Joe Turner, dinner and dancing, doors open at 5:00 p.m., Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with DJ Judy, dinner and dancing, doors open at 5:00 p.m. Thursday Night Beer, Bocce and Football. Bocce begins every Thursday at 7:00 pm followed by the game. Pizza, snacks and cash bar. Italian classes, Bocce, Bridge and Mah Jong are daytime activities year-round. And the Italian movie series begins on Monday Jan. 20 with "Divorce Italian Style", light Italian dinner, vino and a movie, doors open at 5:00 p.m.
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NOIAW of Greater N.Y. Region's Holiday Luncheon
 
December 7: The Long Island Network of the National Organization of Italian American Women Greater New York Region invites you to our 2024 Holiday Luncheon at the Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club. We will begin with hors d'oeuvres and shopping with a variety of local vendors, followed by a delicious plated holiday lunch, Christmas music, dessert, raffles and a chance to meet other members. Gentlemen are welcome!
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Holiday Spectacular in Morristown, N.J.
 
December 8: Get in the Christmas spirit with Opera at Florham for their beloved Holiday Spectacular Concert at St. Margaret of Scotland Church.
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Voyage of Discovery highlighted in St. Louis
 
On November 20th, The Italian Club of St. Louis hosted Chris Winkelmann, NIAF's St. Louis Area Coordinator, who discussed NIAF's programs and activities, including the Voyage of Discovery Program. Elizabeth Deverman, the club's candidate, was one of fifty college students who traveled to Friuli Venezia Giulia, visiting cities like Milan, Trieste, and exploring cultural sites such as Castello di Miramare and the Illy coffee production plant.
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