2009 Calendar of Coming Events

Nov. 1, 2009 at 9:00 AM –  Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is continuing to have an Italian Mass on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language and a challenge to keep up with Fr. Tim's Italian. Handouts include both Italian and English prayers, so it's easy to follow. There will be a reception in the Parish Hall immediately following the Mass.

Nov. 8, 2009 at 2:15 PM –  Smaldone: The untold story of an American Crime Family
The heritage month program for Il Circolo Italiano will feature guest presenter Dick Kreck, a Denver author, who will speak about his book Smaldone: The untold story of an American crime family. The program will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 at 2:15 PM at 1601 Reed Street in Lakewood, CO. Admission for members is free, for non-members, $5.00. After the presentation, join Il Circolor Italiano for conversation and a light dinner. Books will be available for sale and signing. RSVP essential. Contact Joann Zamboni at 3844 Newton; Denver CO 80211 or call at 303 477 3161.

Nov. 8, 2009 at 3:30 PM –  Seconda Domenica
The Italian community and italophiles are invited to to share in another chapter of Our Lady of Mount Carmel's church history with its Seconda Domenica cultural, fellowship, and fundraiser events for the church. Each Seconda Domenica event will include a distinct area of Italian culture, the showing of an Italian film with English subtitles. Dr. Vincent Piturro from CU Denver has graciously donated his time and expertise to critique the award winning Italian films from various periods that will be shown.

Doors will open at 3:30 till 4:00 p.m. The admission charge of $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students provides viewing of the film, fellowship, some food - ³Bagna Cauda² (an Italian fondu appetizer) and a "bevanda" - and Dr. Piturro's critique of the film.Tickets will be sold at the door will be sold untill 4:00 PM. Advanced ticket sales will be available on the first Sunday of the month at all scheduled mass times. Contact Anne Ripepi, the Event Coordinator, at 303.922.2002 for more information.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 7:30 PM –  General Meeting
Tirolesi-Trentini del Colorado is having a General Meeting at San Marino-2nd floor at 7:30 pm. For more information, contact Anna Svaldi Vann at 303.650.1057 or by e-mail.

Nov. 14, 2009 at 6:30 PM –  "Bella Notte"
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and Sons of Italy Denver Lodge 2075 presents "Bella Notte", starting at 6:30 PM with a cash bar and dinner at 7:00, with dancing to follow. The cost is $30 per person. The event will be held at the Sons of Italy Lodge, West 32nd Ave. and Harlan Street in Wheatridge. Contact Nikki Rossi at 303-463-0793 or Anne Ciancio at 303-235-9308 for tickets

Dec. 2, 2009 at 5:00 PM –  The first Terzina of the Divine Comedy: The Poem in Three Lines
On Wednesday, Dec. 2nd, at 5:00 PM, the French and Italian Department at CU Boulder will present a lecture titled The first Terzina of the Divine Comedy: The Poem in Three Lines. The lecture being presented by Paolo Cherchi, Professor Emeritus, the University of Chicago and University of Ferrara, will be held in the Humanities Building, room #250. A reception will follow the event. For more information, click to download a flyer.

Dec. 2, 2009 at 6:00 PM –  Il Circolo Italiano Christmas Party
Amid the $300,000 mini-Victorians and the $3,000,000 condominiums of Denver's Lower North Side exists bits and pieces of Denver's Italian History--Mt. Carmel Church, the Navajo Theater, Columbus Park...  Listen to the tales of Denver's noted raconteur, Dennis Gallagher, as he brings to life the spirit and history of this area.  Location: Historic Patsy's Inn, 3651 Navajo St., Denver.  Social hour from 6-7 PM. Cash Bar.  Seating limited to 40.  Members $30, Non-members $35.  Your check is your reservation.  While seating is available, but no later than November 25.  Send to J. Zamboni, 3844 Newton, Denver CO 80211.

Dec. 6, 2009 at 9:00 AM –  Messa in Italiano la Prima Domenica di Ogni Mese
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is continuing to have an Italian Mass on the first Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM. It is a great opportunity to practice the Italian language and a challenge to keep up with Fr. Tim's Italian. Handouts include both Italian and English prayers, so it's easy to follow. There will be a reception in the Parish Hall immediately following the Mass.

Dec. 9, 2009 at 5:30 PM –  IABA Christmas Party
The Christmas Party for the Italian American Business Association (IABA) will be held at historic Delmonico Hall, 3220 Federal Blvd., Denver, starting with cocktails at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, December 9th. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM. For more information, click to download a flyer.

Dec. 13, 2009 at 3:30 PM –  Seconda Domenica
The Italian community and italophiles are invited to to share in another chapter of Our Lady of Mount Carmel's church history with its Seconda Domenica cultural, fellowship, and fundraiser events for the church. Each Seconda Domenica event will include a distinct area of Italian culture, the showing of an Italian film with English subtitles. Dr. Vincent Piturro from CU Denver has graciously donated his time and expertise to critique the award winning Italian films from various periods that will be shown.

Doors will open at 3:30 till 4:00 p.m. The admission charge of $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students provides viewing of the film, fellowship, some food - ³Bagna Cauda² (an Italian fondu appetizer) and a "bevanda" - and Dr. Piturro's critique of the film.Tickets will be sold at the door will be sold untill 4:00 PM. Advanced ticket sales will be available on the first Sunday of the month at all scheduled mass times. Contact Anne Ripepi, the Event Coordinator, at 303.922.2002 for more information.