Events: Must See - Must Do - July 2015

More events are showing up on the calendar, this month you can join several charitable initiatives to feel good while doing good.

The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere proposes "Celebrating the Life, Times and Artistry of Caravaggio" a DVD Presentation by Dr. Snjezana Smodlaka
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 7:00 PM
Suggested Donation: $20 per person.
Refreshments and light fare will be provided. 
RSVP 718-273-7660 or email info@casa-belvedere.org
Casa Belvedere - 79 Howard Avenue - Staten Island, NY 10301, Parking available across the street at Notre Dame Academy Elementary School.

(Courtesy Italian Cultural Foundation - Press Office)


As part of Cinema Sotto Le Stelle Outdoor Italian Film Series, the Italian Cultural Foundation proposes:
Cinema Paradiso (1988) on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 8:00 PM
Roma Città Aperta (1945) on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 8:00 PM.
Free Admission - Donations appreciated.
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere
79 Howard Avenue | Staten Island, NY 10301 
RSVP 718-273-7660 E-Mail. info@casa-belvedere
Outdoor film screening will only take place weather permitting. If in doubt, please call ahead. The films will begin at approximately 8 PM.
Admission is free. Snack bar available. Bring a beach or lawn chair. Parking available across the street in the lots at Notre Dame Academy.

(Courtesy Italian Cultural Foundation - Press Office)



Yankee Batboy "The Luckiest Kid in New York" 
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere presents the book talk and signing with author Anthony Florio, an Italian-American that grew up on Mott Street in Little Italy (NYC) and became a batboy for the New York Yankees in the 1960s. Copies of the book will be available for sale and can be autographed. 
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 7:00 PM 
Donation: $20 pp.Refreshments will be served.
(Cash, check or credit cards accepted)

Parking lot is directly across the street at Notre Dame Academy Elementary School
Please RSVP 718-273-7660 or info@casa-belvedere.org
(Courtesy Italian Cultural Foundation - Press Office)


Cooking Classes at Casa Belvedere
New Joint Adult and Child Class.
Bring Mommy, Daddy, Grandma or any Adult Guardian to take a cooking class with you while participating, learning and having fun in the kitchen together.
$45 per person. 
Time: 11:45 AM - 2:15 PM
Monday, July 27th: Sweet & Savory Pies.

(Courtesy Italian Cultural Foundation - Press Office)


More Cooking Classes at Casa Belvedere

Tuesday evenings: from 6:30 to 9:00 PM - In Cucina Colavita
$85 per person

July 28th: Timpano (Hearty Italian dish made famous in the movie Big Night)
(Courtesy Italian Cultural Foundation - Press Office)


Clean Out Your Drawers
Help One Million Women in Need by joining Soma's 11th Bi-Annual Giving is Beautiful™ Bra Donation, this nationwide charitable initiative will collect bras for women who have been affected by domestic violence. Now through August 5th, the Company will accept new and gently worn bras at all Soma boutiques across the country, as well as monetary donations at the register and at soma.com.
#OneMillionBras

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