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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
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Cheers to Columbus Aperitivo
October 13th
 
Fiolina Ristorante
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Amarone and the Wines of Valpolicella
October 18th
 
7 p.m. ET
Zoom
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NIAF 49th Anniversary Gala
October 26th
 
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, D.C.
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SALA STAMPA
NIAF News
 
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NIAF Announces 49th Anniversary Gala in Washington, D.C.
 
NIAF is proud to announce its 49th Anniversary Gala, to be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. This black-tie event celebrates the rich legacy of Italian Americans and their contributions to the United States.
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Aeroporti di Roma and NIAF Partner to Enhance Travel Experience for Members
 
Aeroporti di Roma and NIAF have signed an MOU to launch an innovative travel program for NIAF members visiting Italy. This strategic partnership aligns with the Year of Italian Roots in the World and the upcoming Jubilee 2025 in Rome.
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NIAF DiLella Fellows Program Launches Inaugural Trip to Italy
 
NIAF is proud to announce the successful completion of the inaugural NIAF DiLella Fellows program trip to Italy this September. This strategic business tour for young Italian American and Italophile professionals marks a significant milestone in NIAF's commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders in the Italian American community.
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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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Application Launch for Voyage of Discovery 2025
 
The application for the 2025 edition of the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery program—an all-expenses paid trip to Italy during the summer, will launch on November 1st on the NIAF website.
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NIAF in the News
 
 
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L'Italo Americano: Strategic Business Tours: Italian Americans Strengthen Heritage at the 50th Ambrosetti Forum
 
 
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La Repubblica: Turismo delle radici: attrarre in Italia comunità della diaspora può generare fino a 141 miliardi di euro
 
 
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Borsa Italiana: Ambrosetti: Da Turismo delle Radici Possibili Introiti per 141 mld
 
 
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We the Italians: NIAF is proud to announce Admiral Lisa Franchetti as one of our 49th Anniversary Gala Honorees
 
 
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Italia Report USA: NIAF Celebrity Golf Classic, a settembre la prima edizione a Los Angeles
 
 
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AISE: A settembre il primo "Celebrity Golf Classic" della Niaf a Los Angeles
 
 
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AUGURI
Member Spotlight
 
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Bringing the Power of Made in Italy to the US
 
First-gen Italian American, award-winning global marketing expert and CARINA co-founder, Clarissa Carlucci is making a major impact on the Italian business landscape in the US with her company, Carlucci Collective. From fashion, to beauty, to food & beverage and beyond, she and her team are working with Italy's best of the best to launch & grow their brands stateside.
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AMICI
Sponsor Spotlight
 
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1000 Migila Experience Florida
 
NIAF members receive exclusive discounts on the first-ever 1000 Miglia Experience USA Florida! The iconic car race is coming to Florida in February 2025 and NIAF members have access to discounts on the entry fee, sponsorship packages and more.
 

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COMUNITA'
Italian American Happenings & Resources
 
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Italian Mass in Costa Mesa, Calif.
 
October 6th: The 6:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated in Italian by Father Brennan. The church is located at 1015 Baker Street in Costa Mesa. After mass enjoy food and friends in the church hall. The mass in Italian is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month.
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Italian American Events in Naples, Fla.
 
Join the Naples Italian American Foundation, Inc. for the following events: Friday, Oct. 4, Italian Wine and Cheese | Tasting and pairing Italian Wines by Maverick and Ambrosi & Sons, doors open at 4:30 pm. Wednesday, Oct. 9, Unveiling Italy – A Regional Journey – Tuscany, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm lecture led by Paul Pacter, discussion, antipasto, dolce e vino. Saturday, Oct. 12, Columbus Day Dinner and Dancing with Jersey John, doors open at 5:00 pm. Friday, Oct. 25, Trunk or Treat. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Saturday, Oct. 26, Tombola – Italian Bingo Night from 4:30 – 8:00 pm. Wednesday, Nov. 6, Unveiling Italy – A Regional Journey – Naples, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm lecture led by Paul Pacter, discussion, antipasto, dolce e vino. Saturday, Nov. 9, Opening Night with Jeff Bradford, doors open at 5:00 pm. Saturday, Dec. 7, Poinsettia Ball, with music by Mike Dutra, doors open at 5:00 pm. Wednesday, 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. 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.
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First-Ever Digital Nomad Festival in Sicily
 
October 10 – 13th: Forty digital nomads are invited to the stunning island of Ortigia, Sicily to be part of the inaugural edition of a boutique festival to discuss what will matter for 2025 and beyond and how to navigate our unique paths in this new nomadic world. The four-day program will allow attendees to really get under the skin of the unique island of Ortigia and by extension Sicily. Highlights include beachside sunrise yoga, fresh food market tours and artisan-led classes.
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Louis Prima: Rediscovering a Musical Icon in Los Angeles, Calif.
 
Now through October 13th: Louis Prima: Rediscovering a Musical Icon is a new exhibition produced by the IAMLA in collaboration with the Gia Maione Prima Foundation that explores the life and legacy of Louis Prima (1910 -1978), a skilled jazzman, prolific songwriter, and extraordinary performer.
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Forbidden Love: The Love Story of Bobby Darin and Connie Francis
 
October 19th: Celebrate NY Italian Heritage Month with this mini-Broadway style show, fresh from the off-Broadway theaters of NYC celebrating the lives, music and tragic love story of two Italian American icons, Connie Francis and Bobby Darin. Westchester's own, Vanessa Racci (as Connie) and Charlie Romo (as Bobby) turn the pages of these stars' autobiographies into an unforgettable performance with true anecdotes, dialogue, singing all of their greatest hits with Broadway level musicians and performance. The show was previewed on ABC7NY in 2022 and made its public debut at Green Room 42 NYC in 2023 to a sold-out audience and rave reviews. Don't miss this one night only opportunity to see it in Westchester, NY!
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Autumn in New York Luncheon
 
October 20th: Join in the Italian Welfare League in raising funds for children of Italian descent who are in need. The annual Luncheon will be held at the Metropolitan Club. There will be silent and live auctions, raffles, awards and special presentations. This year IWL will be honoring Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Express, and renowned author Adriana Trigiani. The Autumn in New York luncheon is IWL's primary means of raising funds which are distributed throughout the year.
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Help Save Italian Natural Springs
 
Help save the Terme Alte of Porretta, an ancient healing spring in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines that has drawn visitors for millennia. This 18th-century site, a testament to Italy's rich history and natural beauty, is at risk of being lost forever. Join the "Messa in Sicurezza World Heritage" campaign by donating through the American Friends of the Terme Alte fund, a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) organization. Make your contribution today - every dollar helps preserve this irreplaceable cultural treasure for future generations.
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