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October 2007 CALENDAR

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OCICA is a proud sponsor of the 

VII Annual Italian Language Week (October 22-26)

The Italian Language and the Sea

Click here to see the Aug-Dec program of the 

Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles

Wednesday, October 3

Lecture in Italian - 6:30 pm

Garibaldi and the American Indians

Prof. Alessandro Trojani, University of Florence, Italy

Admission: $10

Appetizers will be served

Conference Room at Our Lady Queen of Angels

2046 Mar Vista Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660 

(near the Corner of Jamboree and Eastbluff)

 

October 4 - October 29

Italy at South Coast Plaza

A major celebration of Italian culture including art, fashion and food, sponsored by the Italian Trade Commission. 

Click here to see a calendar of the event

Volunteers from OCICA have helped with the creation of the INFIORATA, a Grand Flower Mosaic realized by artists from the city of Noto in Sicily. 

The INFIORATA, made entirely with organic materials and flowers, will be visible from Thursday October, 4th through Sunday October 6th.

See on the right an amazing example of Infiorata in the city of Noto.

Sunday, October 6

Columbus Day 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

at the Bowers Museum

2002 North Main Street 

Santa Ana, CA 92706

 

Special Guests:

The Italian Consul General of Los Angeles

Kids from Fondazione Italia's Orange County Italian school

 

Read the article on L'Italo-Americano

Wednesday, October 10

Happy Hour - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Francoli

(949) 721-1289

1133 Newport Center Dr.

Fashion Island, Newport Beach

 

Thursday, October 18

Drinks and music 6:00-7:30 pm

with L.A. Magazine at the 

Benetton Store in South Coast Plaza

at the Carousel Court 

and then

Dinner - 7:30 pm

Pizza da Nello Cucina

Nello Cucina

714.540.3365

3333 South Bear Street
Costa Mesa, California 92704
in the South Coast Plaza Crystal Court

For Reservations, please call the restaurant and mention OCICA

Saturday, October 20

The Vintage - 6:00 - 10:00 pm

Mission of San Juan Capistrano

Farewell to the swallows with a celebration of food, wine and music.

Advance Tickets $75 

Click here for all the details

 

Monday, October 22

6:30pm - 8:30pm 

Grand Opening of BAIA Southern California chapter

Business Association Italy America

(www.baia-network.org)

 

Venue: Atrium of the CALIT2 Bldg.

University of California Irvine

Seating is limited, please RSVP to 

OrangeCountyEvent@yahoo.com 

by Monday, October 15

 

Wednesday, October 24

Lecture - 6:30-8:30 pm

Professor Bruno Bondanelli

ARCHITECTURE AND ECOLOGY, AN L.A. PERSPECTIVE

An informal discussion will follow comparing the study of architecture in the United States and Italy, with the participation of Italian and American architects.

Click here to open the flyer

Venue: UCI Humanities Instructional Building room 135 

Humanities Instructional Building – Bldg. 610, section D4

Mesa Parking Structure ($5 charge) – MS, section D3, off University Dr. and Mesa Rd.

(see attached UCI map)

 

Tuesday, October 30

Movie Night - 7:00 pm

Romanzo Criminale

by Michele Placido

at Conference Room, Our Lady Queen of Angels 

2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 

(near the Corner of Jamboree and Eastbluff)