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Open house ART PROJECT COMES TO SALT LAKE CITY SISTER CITIES ORGANIZATION
by Mama LaGuardia 19 Jun '11

19 Jun '11

Tonight open House June 20, 2011 Time 5:00pm 7:00pm451 STATE St. - Room 335Salt Lake City, UT 84111Please Use The EAST Entrance INTERNATIONAL ART PROJECT COMES TO SALT LAKE CITY SISTER CITIES ORGANIZATION PLUGS IN VIDEO PROJECT ANNOUNCES TORINOVER WITH LOCAL ARTISTS SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – A unique collection of international video art pieces on the environment is set to be unveiled at various locations in the Salt Lake Valley project organizers announced this week. “I think art has tremendous power to connect. These artistic statements from around the world do just that. They all make us think about the planet we share,” said Maryda Nicole Gallo, Salt Lake City Sister Cities Torino representative. TorinOver is an international contemporary art exhibition that spreads out nationally and internationally from Turin. It started in 2007 and continues bringing exciting and varying art themes from around the world for public consumption. “The show as a whole explores the theme of the environment, its relative contradictions and commonplaces by analyzing the difficult and complex situation in which the planet finds itself in this historic moment, where the future appears far from bright. The exhibition aims to bring about a greater awareness of some of these issues by enlisting the communicative power of artistic languages to provoke reflection and stir action,” said Elisa Lenhard, project curator in Torino, Italy. Video segments from Rotterdam, Glasgow and Nagoya are among featured cities. Some of the videos examine smog, trees, garbage and finding a place to call home. “Having Jimmy and Beth Miklavcic involved brings the project right to the core of our wonderful art community. Their art video is another important treatment of the environmental theme,” said Gallo. The Miklavcic segment appears in the TorinOver DVD and will be shown along with the other videos playing in Salt Lake City. Project organizers say the Miklavcic’s Another Language Performing Arts Company aided in completing the project. The public unveiling of the TorinOver art videos June 20, 2011 Time 5:00pm 7:00pmPublic is welcome, no admission fee.Refreshments RSVP ph 801-364-8259 Salt Lake City Hall 451 STATE St. - Room 335Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Please Use The EAST Entrance MEDIA CONTACTS: Maryda Nicole Gallo mnicolelarsen(a)hotmail.com (801) 979-9944 TO VIEW A VIDEO CLIP FROM THE TORINOVER ART DVD:Go to the Another Language Performing Arts Company website and click on the TorinOver icon. www.anotherlanguage.org

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Italians coming for INTERNATIONAL DAYS
by Mama LaGuardia 16 Jun '11

16 Jun '11

Hello , It's been awhile since we talked, but are really excited about the Italian Group coming for International Days. I have attached the International Days poster that lists all of the events. If you could help us tell the Italian community about these events...especially the CONCERT OF CULTURE and Italy's COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT performance, it would be great. Remember, all events are free of charge. I know the group will be excited to have an evening to associate with your organization on Thursday August 11. We have been able to place all of the Italian performers in homes with the exception of 3 gentlement They are: the founder- 77 years old musician- 44 years old dancer- 38 years old Would you happen to know of anyone in the South Jordan area that speaks Italian and would like to host for the week? I would be happy to call them and send them information. My first choice would be to place them in a home where Italian is spoken...at least a little bit. If you have any ideas, please let me know. Thanks, Shawnda Bishop INTERNATIONAL DAYSiae123(a)gmail.com

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press release INTERNATIONAL ART PROJECT TORINOVER
by Mama LaGuardia 11 Jun '11

11 Jun '11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS:Maryda Nicole Gallomnicolelarsen(a)hotmail.com(801) 979-9944June 20, 2011451 STATE St. - Room 335Salt Lake City, UT 84111Please Use The EAST Entrance INTERNATIONAL ART PROJECT COMES TO SALT LAKE CITY SISTER CITIES ORGANIZATION PLUGS IN VIDEO PROJECT ANNOUNCES TORINOVER WITH LOCAL ARTISTS SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – A unique collection of international video art pieces on the environment is set to be unveiled at various locations in the Salt Lake Valley project organizers announced this week. “I think art has tremendous power to connect. These artistic statements from around the world do just that. They all make us think about the planet we share,” said Maryda Nicole Gallo, Salt Lake City Sister Cities Torino representative. TorinOver is an international contemporary art exhibition that spreads out nationally and internationally from Turin. It started in 2007 and continues bringing exciting and varying art themes from around the world for public consumption. “The show as a whole explores the theme of the environment, its relative contradictions and commonplaces by analyzing the difficult and complex situation in which the planet finds itself in this historic moment, where the future appears far from bright. The exhibition aims to bring about a greater awareness of some of these issues by enlisting the communicative power of artistic languages to provoke reflection and stir action,” said Elisa Lenhard, project curator in Torino, Italy. Video segments from Rotterdam, Glasgow and Nagoya are among featured cities. Some of the videos examine smog, trees, garbage and finding a place to call home. “Having Jimmy and Beth Miklavcic involved brings the project right to the core of our wonderful art community. Their art video is another important treatment of the environmental theme,” said Gallo. The Miklavcic segment appears in the TorinOver DVD and will be shown along with the other videos playing in Salt Lake City. Project organizers say the Miklavcic’s Another Language Performing Arts Company aided in completing the project. The public unveiling of the TorinOver art videos June 20, 2011Public is welcome, no admission fee. Refreshments RSVP ph 801-364-8259 Salt Lake City Hall 451 STATE St. - Room 335Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Please Use The EAST Entrance MEDIA CONTACTS: Maryda Nicole Gallo mnicolelarsen(a)hotmail.com (801) 979-9944 TO VIEW A VIDEO CLIP FROM THE TORINOVER ART DVD:Go to the Another Language Performing Arts Company website and click on the TorinOver icon. www.anotherlanguage.org

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Free Lecture Series - Venice, its art, culture, tradition
by Mama LaGuardia 19 May '11

19 May '11

ITALIAN CENTER OF THE WEST The Sister City relationship, Torino & Salt Lake City &Utah's Former Vice Consul of Italy Dr. Giovanni G. MascheroPresent a Free Lecture Series Alessandro Galvani Venice, its art, culture, tradition Monday May 23, 2011 Time 6:30 pm451 STATE St. - Room 335Salt Lake City, UT 84111Please Use The EAST entrance"A city four times older than us: Venice, its art, culture, tradition (and 1600 years of history)" Instructor Galvani an Italian Historic tour guide of private clients groupsUniversity of Utah,Università di Bologna, Provincia di Milano – Direzione Centrale Affari Sociali, Regione Lombardia Direzione Generale Istruzione, Fondo Sociale Europeo The amazing city that has historically nurtured all the arts and so many of our greatest artists.Venice is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world, due to the city's being one of the world's greatest and most beautiful cities of art. Tourism has been a major sector of Venetian industry since the 18th century, when it was a major center for the grand tour, due to its beautiful cityscape, uniqueness, and rich musical and artistic cultural heritage. In the 19th century, it became a fashionable centre for the rich and famous, often staying or dining at luxury establishments such as the Danieli Hotel and the Caffè Florian. It continued being a fashionable city in vogue right into the early 20th century. In the 1980s, the Carnival of Venice was revived and the city has become a major centre of international conferences and festivals, such as the prestigious Venice Biennale and the Venice Film Festival, which attract visitors from all over the world for their theatrical, cultural, cinematic, artistic, and musical productions. Come experience Venice through a slideshow and presentation.Public is welcome, no admission fee.Refreshments RSVP ph 801-364-8259The Italian Center is grateful for partial funds by the ZAP tax program Salt Lake County

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VOLUNTEER FOR THE LIVING TRADITIONS BOCCE BALL!
by Mama LaGuardia 04 May '11

04 May '11

May 20, 21, 22, 2011VOLUNTEER FOR THE LIVING TRADITIONS BOCCE BALL! Call Jim Webster, 949-7291 (cell). The Salt Lake City Arts Council’s is proud to present the annual Living Traditions Festival, a celebration of authentic and traditional folk and ethnic arts. Living Traditions brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to honor cultural traditions and diversity within our beautiful city. Local ethnic artists—craftspeople, dancers, musicians, and chefs—provide the framework for the Living Traditions Festival. They teach us about techniques, styles, tools and materials used in their respective art forms, many of which are centuries old. Featured guests artists contribute to the festival experience by presenting musical styles that are not necessarily indigenous to Salt Lake but enhance the overall celebration. By preserving the cultural traditions in every community, we are grateful for the contributions that artists make to our sense of place and our understanding of cultural experiences. This year as we celebrating cultural diversity, we once again invite you to enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Living Traditions Festival. We hope you experience—in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding—the various cultures that contribute to the cultural depth of Salt Lake City. BOCCE BALL AT LIVING TRADITIONS Bocce, ancient sport introduced to the Romans by the Greeks, is taking root in American sports culture. It was played everywhere, from churches and castles to city streets. People from all walks of life could play the game; young and old, men and women. Bocce became so popular in Italy that it was once threatened with prohibition because people who played games in the streets were hitting the knees of passing noblemen with bocce balls. This ancient game, whose modern adaptation most closely resembles bowling and is played around Europe and also on other continents with Italian immigrants, including Australia and North and South America, requires skill, strategy and just a little luck. Members of the Utah Bocce Association set up the courts at Living Traditions and provide instruction in the game throughout the festival. Bocce ball courts, operated by the Utah Bocce Association, are located on the northwest lawn of the Salt Lake City & County Building. Hours: Friday evening 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Location: Washington Square, Salt Lake City & County Building, 450 South 200 East Location Map FREE Admission

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FW: Bocce
by Mama LaGuardia 04 May '11

04 May '11

Hoping you could pass some information out to the fine italian folks about Bocce for the summer. Attached is the flyer for the Thursday night Bocce series starting Thursday, May 19th @ the Pioneer park Bocce courts. We will be playing every Thursday night at the park throughout the summer. We will have at least 2 courts in play. All are welcome to come and play. More info. find our Facebook page-Bocce Society of Salt Lake City. The page also contains tournament and league information throughout the year. Jim Webster and myself are also looking for any volunteers that might be intereted in helping teach the game of Bocce to the public and the annual Living Traditions Festival on May 20th-22nd. They can email me at peppingj(a)gmail.com or call me at (801) 865-4850 Thanks for your help. Sincerely, Johnny Peppinger

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needs Italian-Americans, ages 18- 60 in focus groups
by Mama LaGuardia 04 Apr '11

04 Apr '11

If possible, could this message please go out to the entire list serve? It is from a friend who loves Italia!Grazie!Mary Jane CiccarelloHere's the message:Hello – my daughter, Dora Korewa, a senior at UMBC, received a researchgrant last year to conduct research comparing Italians’ reactions toclips of THE SOPRANOS and JERSEY SHORE to Italian-American’s reactionsto those same clips. She needs Italian-Americans, ages 18- 60 toparticipate in focus groups. She will be conducting two focus groups inApril, when she is home from school. One on Friday, April 15 from 8 p.mto 10 p.m. one on Saturday, April 16 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. She would beextremely grateful to any Italian-Americans who would be willing toparticipate in her study. She’ll conduce the focus groups in our homenear the university. Thanks very much for considering this!If interested, please contact Jackie Osherow at josherow(a)hum.utah.eduYours, Jackie Osherow

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#2 Filming in Italy
by Mama LaGuardia 01 Apr '11

01 Apr '11

I hope you all get the attachments this time.if not and you would like them I will send them to you one at a timejust e mail back

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Filming in Italy
by Mama LaGuardia 01 Apr '11

01 Apr '11

4-1-11 I was wondering if you might forward this,We are looking for several more participants to join us in Sardegna Italy this Summer, see attachment. for more information they can contact me a Steven McCurdy, creativelight(a)mac.com or 801.245.2184 or 801.560.3564

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New TV Show
by Mama LaGuardia 30 Mar '11

30 Mar '11

Hi Jinger--thank you for speaking with me. We're working on a new TV show for a major cable network about married couples who are having problems with their in laws. The show is very positive and our goal is to make relationships between family members better. The families will be working with marriage and family experts engaging in visual therapeutic activities and as a result, will be seeing each others perspective. The network has expressed interest in a family that is having cultural issues. I know how difficult cultural differences can make in law relations and we're currently reaching out to culturally based organizations. I know the importance of familial ties in the Italian culture so your organization seems like a perfect match. The families accepted will be getting paid very well. Here is my casting notice: New documentary-style TV show needs YOU! This brand new series will be looking at relationships between married couples and their in-laws! We are looking for families who have very strong cultural ties who are having problems with their in laws. We understand how cultural differences can tear a family apart—and we’re here to help. If you don’t get along with your son, daughter, mother or father in law, this is the perfect show for you. Have you tried everything to fix the relationship between you and your in law? If nothing seems to work, let us help you. With the help of an expert, we will work with your family in a respectful and proactive way. The show is not exploitive and we are not here to make anyone look bad, our goal is to move families in the right direction and help your relationship. GENEROUS FINANCIAL COMPENSATION OFFERED!! To learn more, obtain an application or nominate a family, please email your story, contact information and family photo to INLAWCASTING(a)gmail.com or call Adam at 212 564 2607 ext 2408. Note: In law issues to not need to be specifically centered around cultural differences. Thanks a lot,Adam -- Leftfield Pictures 545 8th Avenue Suite 14 South New York, NY 10018 212-564-2607 Ext. 2408 office 212-967-7573 fax Adam.Toltzis(a)leftfieldpictures.com

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