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Events

CASA ITALIANA FALL 2025 CULTURAL PROGRAM

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Ongoing Events

Casa Italiana Book ClubÌý

Casa Italiana hosts this monthly book club for informal discussions ofÌýItalian books. The Club is open to anyone — 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.

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

Location:ÌýCasa Italiana LeChase Lounge

For more information, or to put your name on the book club mailing list, please email Casa Italiana (casa@naz.edu) or callÌý585-389-2468.

Library:Ìý

2025-2026 book list

September 6, 2025

Il gattopardo di Lampedusa (The Leopard) by Giuseppe Tomasi.Ìý(Moderator: Becky)

October 4, 2025

A Woman by Sibilla Aleramo. (Moderator: Marcy)

November 1, 2025

The Baron in the Trees by Italo Calvino. (Moderator: Rigmor)

December 6, 2025

No book; potluck, and celebrating the Casa Library Inauguration.

January 10, 2026

PinnochioÌýby Carlo Collodi. (Moderator: Judy)

February 7, 2026

The Florios of Sicily by Stefania Auci. (Moderator: Yolanda)

March 7, 2026

The Florios of SicilyÌýby Stefania Auci. (Moderator: Yvonne)

April 4, 2026

Women of War by Suzanne Cope. (Moderator: Wilma)

May 2, 2026

The Brittle Age by Donatella di Pietroantonio. (Moderator: Margaret)

Italian Film Series

TheÌýItalian Film SeriesÌýand theÌýFrank DiMino Casa ItalianaÌýare proud to bring contemporary Italian films to the Rochester area.Ìý

Films will be screened at theÌýPeace Theater (Room A14), located at the lower level of theÌýNazareth Arts Center.ÌýThere is ample free parking at the center.

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

Film tickets: Free for Nazareth 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 2025 movie calendar:Ìý

  • Saturday, September 6th, 4PM. Movie: L'abbaglio, a film by Roberto Andò.Ìý.
  • Saturday, October 18th, 4PM. Movie:ÌýNapoli - New York,Ìýa film by Gabriele Salvatores.

  • Sunday, November 16th, 4PM. Movie: Dieci giorni con i suoi,Ìýa film by Alessando Genovesi.
  • Saturday, December 13th, 4PM. Movie: Santocielo,Ìýby Francesco Amato.

Spring 2026 movie calendar:

  • Saturday, January 24th, 4PM. Movie: TBA.
  • Sunday, February 15th, 4PM. Movie: TBA.
  • Saturday, March 7th, 4PM. Movie: TBA.
  • Saturday, April 11th, 4PM. Movie: TBA.
  • Saturday, May 2nd, 4PM. Movie: TBA.

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


Italian Conversation TableÌý

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.Ìý

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

For more information please contact casa@naz.edu or Daniel Speciale dspecia0@naz.eduÌý


Italian Film Series: Premiering Contemporary Films of Italy