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by Mama LaGuardia 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

photo link of our Free Lecture Series Art History Time 6:30 pm August 30. 2010 http://secure.smilebox.com/ecom/openTheBox?sendevent=4d5467334e5455344f5441…

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Come and practice your Italian
by Mama LaGuardia 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

The Italian Center of the West Informal meeting & chats in Italian ConversationNew Time: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Come and practice your Italian. Native and non-native speakers alike get together once a week for a chiacchierata.Looking for the opportunity to speak Italian in a relaxed and social environment! All levels welcome, Very warm and friendly environment! No one is gonna criticize you here. Meet and mingle with local Italian language and culture lovers! Come to the our informal meeting, and make new friends as you practice speaking Italian, Informal meeting & chats in Italian We meet most Sundays 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm In the lobby at Homewood Suites by Hilton, 423 West 300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 free parking under Homewood Suites , East side For more information call host, Dr. Giovanni G. Maschero, Utah's Former Vice Consul of ItalyPh. 801-897-0541http://www.italianinutah.com/calendar.asp We only speak in Italian. Enjoy the company of other Italian language lovers and enjoy helping others.

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class new schedules
by Mama LaGuardia 30 Aug '10

30 Aug '10

ITALIAN CENTER OF THE WEST PRESENT Dr. Giovanni G. Maschero ITALIAN LANGUAGE TEACHER Phone: 801-897-0541 Please take a note of the class new schedules BEGINNER CLASS ON MONDAY 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. SEPTEMBER: 13 - 20 - 27 - OCTOBER: 4 - 11 - 18 INTERMEDIATE CLASS ON SATURDAY 10 a.m. to 12 SEPTEMBER: 11 - 18 - 25 - OCTOBER: 2 - 9 - 16 BEGINNER CLASS ON SATURDAY 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. SEPTEMBER: 11 - 18 - 25 - OCTOBER: 2 - 9 - 16 451 STATE St. - Room 335 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Please Use The EAST entrance

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Free Lecture Series Monday, August 30, 2010
by Mama LaGuardia 28 Aug '10

28 Aug '10

Monday, August 30, 2010 ITALIAN CENTER OF THE WEST AND HON. ITALIAN VICE CONSULATE PRESENTFree Lecture Series Art History 451 STATE St. - Room 335 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Please Use The EAST entrance Caravaggio: A New Interpretation of his Paintings A slide presentation with an introduction and comments Presented by Valeriano Ugolini, MA Valeriano Ugolini, MA In December 2001, defended his Master’s thesis in Art History at Brigham Young University. For this thesis, Valeriano approached an unusual subject: interpreting the paintings of Caravaggio to reveal meanings diametrically opposed to the actual image on the canvas. This lead him to discover a never-before-explored world that both disconcerted and excited the faculty of his thesis committee. During his presentation, Valeriano will share some of his findings, using new keys of interpretation. He will also discuss the late sixteenth and early seventeenth-century milieu in Italy after the Tridentine Reforms. Valeriano Ugolini was born in the tiny village of Montalbo in northern Italy. As a young man he studied for the Catholic priesthood in the Vatican. At the age of 16, he left Rome and returned home to Milan, Italy. Valeriano immigrated to Utah with his family in 1991. He is also a painter, who had his first one-man show at the Harold B. Lee Library at BYU in April 2005. He has won awards in competitions at the Springville Art Museum, and at the Schorr Gallery in West Jordan. He has also had paintings shown at the Museum of Church History and Art as part of its triennial International Art Competition. He is married to Carolyn Bennett, and they have two daughters, and one grandson. He is known in his community as an artist who uses a symbolic way of representing the scriptures. His paintings are journeys into spiritual worlds, which whisper esoteric messages through essential forms and brilliant colors. His pieces emerge as alchemical compositions through the juxtaposition of recurring symbols representing the relationship of the human and divine. Public is welcome, no admission feeRefreshments RSVP ph 801-364-8259 The Italian Center is grateful for partially funded by the ZAP tax program Salt Lake County

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Update Bocce tournament info
by Mama LaGuardia 22 Aug '10

22 Aug '10

Update Bocce tournament infoHere are a few more details : We have made the bocce courts our sanctuary on Thursday during the concerts. The courts are on the NW side of Pioneer Park ( 4th west & 3rd south) just outside of the concert venue fence. Check-in will be until 6:30 at the courts. Promptly at 6:30pm we will put names in a hat and draw them for bracket positions. At that time you will have a rough estimate of when you will play and on what court. This sounds pretty serious but it definately is not. We have a blast. We have 6-10 off us that have been playing on Thursdays. None of us are very good, we just like to play and once in a while somebody makes a great shot. We will definately be on hand to explain the rules. If youve played for fun before, there are only a few little things that you need to know before playing. We will play until approximately 9:30 or 10. We all just relax by the courts and listen to music away from the big crowds. I really hope you decide to come. We look forward to meeting you. Thanks for your interest. Sincerely, Johnny Peppingerpeppingj(a)gmail.com(801) 865-4850 EquipmentTwo sizes of balls are used to play bocce. The balls are usually made of a tough, composite material like small bowling balls (without the finger holes). The target ball is called the pallina or pallino and is about 2.25 inches in diameter. The team balls are called bocce's and are about 4.25 inches in diameter. Four bocce's are used for each team and are color-coded by team. The pallina can be white, cream, or yellow but contrasts in color with the bocce balls.The RulesTeams can consist of from 1 to 4 players on each side.When multiple team members are present, a playing rotation is maintained throughout the game.The first player (choose by coin toss or whatever), throws the pallina into the opposite court. That player also rolls the first bocce ball. The idea is to get as close to the pallina as possible. It doesn't matter if you hit the pallina, as long as you don't knock it out of the court. If that happens, it must be re-tossed by the opposing team.Now the opposing team throws until they get a ball closer to the pallina. This is called getting "inside" your opponent's ball.Play then returns to the first team who must try to get a ball "inside" that ball.In each case, throwing by each team continues (in rotation) until a ball gets "inside" or all four balls are tossed.The remaining balls of the opposing team are then rolled to try to get inside any opposing balls for points.For "official" play,1 and 2 player teams play to 12 points. 4 player teams play to16 points. For casual play you can go to 21 and, optionally, a "win by 2 points" rule can be used.ScoringScoring is done after all bocce balls are thrown by both teams. There is no minimum distance to the pallina. One point is awarded for each ball that is closest to the pallina and "inside" of any opponent's ball. Therefore, at least 1 and as many as 4 points may be awarded to a team in each frame.StrategiesThis is where experience and skill really pay off in bocce. There are a bunch of tactics, both offensive and defensive, that can be employed to out-manuever your opponent. Here are some of my favorites:Spot your ball directly in front of the pallina. Although this often invites a bomb (see next), it makes it difficult for your opponent to get around your ball and be closer."Spocking" or bombing. This involves intentionally knocking your opponent's ball away from the pallina. If this is done with skill, you can end up with your ball closest to the pallina while your opponent's ball rolls down the neighbor's driveway :-)You can also spock the pallina if you wish to move it away from your opponent's ball and against the other three balls that you've carefully positioned in previous rolls.Sometimes you have to sacrifice. If an opponent's ball is in a solid position against the pallina, you can spock it out of contention, taking your ball with it. The starting team must now re-establish the point ball which (hopefully) will be in a better position for you to get inside.If you're playing on a bocce court with backstops and sides, all kinds of bank shots are possible, making ball placement more critical. Ideally, you knock the pallina into a corner and surround it with your balls.

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Interested in Bocce
by Mama LaGuardia 20 Aug '10

20 Aug '10

From: John.Peppinger(a)neumont.edu To whom it may concern, please get this information out to all the Bocce folks. Location: Historic Pioneer Park, 300 South & 300 West, S.L. City Next Thursday night, August 26th will be ending the Summer Concert with bocce festivities with a singles tournament. A $5 entry for participants with the winner getting all the entry fee pot and a trophy. Interested in playing, please call or email . peppingj(a)gmail.com (801) 865-4850 Sincerely, John "JP" John Peppinger, MRC Student Life Coordinator Neumont University 10701 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300 South Jordan, Utah 84095 jpeppinger(a)neumont.edu ph: 801.302.2841 fax: 801.302.2831 www.neumont.edu

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Italian language and culture in Florence.
by Mama LaGuardia 28 Jul '10

28 Jul '10

Here is the translation: Dear Italian Center of the West, We just opened a new center of the language and culture in Florence. We have been working for 30 years in this area and we know is not the best time to present a similar type of offer. But we came to a conclusion that through our experience, that who learns italian, doe not do it for work but to better his resume. The request is for a language of culture as an instrument that can facilitate the knowledge of our country and the pleasure of our cooking and wines. Our objective is to answer to all the requests of peopel that want to be closer to historical and natural monuments and have a great vacation. We offer strongly personalized lessons in structure and content of the courses, blending the teaching of the language to the specufic argument of interest. Attached find a brief introduction of the courses and seminars. We are available to discuss further commissions or discounts of the prices to the public in favor of our students. Regards, Andrea Moradei Spett. Italian Center of the West, abbiamo appena aperto un nuovo centro di lingua e cultura italiana a Firenze. Lavoriamo da trent’anni in questo settore e sappiamo che non è il momento migliore per presentare un’offerta di questo tipo. Ma abbiamo maturato la convinzione, attraverso la nostra esperienza, che chi apprende l’Italiano non lo fa per lavoro o per migliorare il suo curriculum. La richiesta è per una lingua di cultura, per uno strumento che faciliti la conoscenza del nostro paese e il piacere della nostra cucina e dei nostri vini. Il nostro obiettivo è quello di rispondere alle richieste di chi vuole avvicinarsi ai monumenti storici e naturali e farsi una bella vacanza in Italia. Offriamo quindi lezioni fortemente personalizzate, sia come struttura che come contenuti dei corsi, unendo sempre all’insegnamento della lingua uno specifico argomento di interesse. Trovate in allegato una breve introduzione ai corsi e ai seminari. Restiamo a disposizione per discutere eventuali commissioni o sconti sui prezzi al pubblico in favore dei vostri studenti. Cordiali saluti. Andrea Moradei Centro Italiano Firenze Piazza D'Azeglio 20 50121 Firenze Tel. +39 055 0118558 - Telefax +39 055 0118559 info(a)centroitalianofirenze.com - http://www.centroitalianofirenze.com Welcome to FlorenceIf you are a foreign student intending to study Italian language and culture in Florence, you are about to plunge into a city with a huge cultural and artistic heritage from the past, yet one that is modern and vibrant and always on the move. Florence was the cradle of the Italian Renaissance, during the period when the greatest artists lived and worked in the town, leaving behind them the marks of their passage. We can therefore enjoy such monuments as the Duomo, the church of Santa Croce, the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Pitti Palace and museums such as the Uffizi and the Galleria dell’Accademia. Our aim is to introduce you not only to these places but also to show you the Florence of today, with its surviving artisans’ workshops, its food market, its libraries, theatres, modern art and fashion, parks, gardens and everyday places where you can meet its inhabitants and get a real picture of what it’s like to live in this town. Vinarium Via dei Pepi 56 a rosso 50122 Firenze Tel. e Telefax +39 055 2346511 info(a)vinaio.com - http://www.vinaio.com _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID28…

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new schedules
by Mama LaGuardia 26 Jul '10

26 Jul '10

ITALIAN CENTER OF THE WEST AND HON. ITALIAN VICE CONSULATE PRESENT Dr. Giovanni G. Maschero ITALIAN LANGUAGE TEACHER Phone: 801-897-0541 Please take a note of the class new schedules BEGINNER CLASS ON MONDAY 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. JULY: 19- 26 - AUGUST: 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30 INTERMEDIATE CLASS ON SATURDAY 10 a.m. to 12 JULY: 31 - AUGUST: 7 - 14 - 21 - 28 BEGINNER CLASS ON SATURDAY 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. JULY: 31 - AUGUST: 7 - 14 - 21 - 28 451 STATE St. - Room 335 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Please Use The EAST entrance _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:…

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NEW SCHEDULE ITALIAN CLASSES
by Mama LaGuardia 23 May '10

23 May '10

ITALIAN CENTER OF THE WEST andHON. ITALIAN VICE CONSULATE Hon. Italian Vice Consulate of Salt Lake City. Dr. Giovanni G. Maschero, Instructor: 801-897-0541 Please take a note of the class new schedules BEGINNER CLASS ON MONDAY 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. JUNE: 7 - 14 - 21 - 28 - JULY: 5 - 12 - INTERMEDIATE CLASS ON SATURDAY 10 a.m. to 12 JUNE: 5 - 12 - 19 - 26 - JULY: 10 - 17 - BEGINNER CLASS ON SATURDAY 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. JUNE: 5 - 12 - 19 - 26 - JULY: 10 - 17 - 451 STATE St. - Room 335 Salt Lake City, Ut 84111 Please Use The EAST entrance _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:…

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VOLUNTEER FOR THE LIVING TRADITIONS BOCCE BALL!
by Mama LaGuardia 13 May '10

13 May '10

VOLUNTEER FOR THE LIVING TRADITIONS BOCCE BALL! Call Jim Webster, 949-7291 (cell).Festival Schedule Friday, May 21, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22, Noon to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, May 23, Noon to 7:00 p.m. The Salt Lake City Arts Council’s is proud to present the 25th 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. In this 25th year of 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 FREE Admission Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Learn more. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:…

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