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EDITORIAL STAFF OF THE NEWSLETTER:
Chiara Marsoner
Antonio Talarico
Alessandra Granelli
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IL CONSOLATO INFORMA:
Passaporti:
Si avvisano tutti i connazionali che, in base ad una nuova regola europea (http://europa.eu/travel/doc/index_it.htm), dal 26 giugno 2012 tutti i bambini che viaggiano dovranno essere muniti del proprio passaporto.
Si invitano pertanto tutti i genitori che hanno i minori iscritti sul proprio passaporto di contattare il Consolato
(passaporti.boston@esteri.it; 617 7229223).
Si avvisa che a seguito di nuove disposizioni questo Consolato Generale deve richiedere il Nulla Osta alla Questura competente prima di rilasciare un passaporto, anche per tutti i residenti AIRE. Si prega pertanto di contattare l'ufficio passaporti al 617 7229201 ex 23 o di scrivere a passaporti.boston@esteri.it al fine di poter avviare la pratica per il rilascio del nuovo passaporto, prima di venire in Consolato per ottenere il documento.
Cittadinanza:
Si informa che sul sito del Consolato e' disponibile il manuale pratico sulla doppia cittadinanza "To be or not to be an Italian citizen? That is the questionnaire!". Nel manuale sono disponibili tutte le informazioni utili per comprendere le modalita' di acquisto, riacquisto e la documentazione necessaria per ottenere la doppia cittadinanza.
Contatti utili:
AIRE/ELETTORALE:
anagrafe.boston@esteri.it
617 722 9225
NOTARILE:
notarile.boston@esteri.it
617 722 9220
PENSIONI/BUONI POSTALI
pensioni.boston@esteri.it
617 722 9205
CIVILE/CITTADINANZA
statocivile.boston@esteri.it
617 722 9303
ATTI DI STATO CIVILE
sociale.boston@esteri.it
617 722 9225
PASSAPORTI:
passaporti.boston@esteri.it
617 722 9223
TITOLI DI STUDIO:
archivio.boston@esteri.it
617 722 9201 ex 12
PER QUESTIONI DI CARATTERE
GENERALE: consgen.boston@esteri.it
commamm.boston@esteri.it
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BE A LIGHT ON THE PIAZZA
on the next Newsletter!
The newsletter aims to be a container of ideas which relies on your inputs and suggestion. We are open to publish and
communicate all events related to Italian artist, productions or themes.
If you are interested please contact consolatogenerale.boston@esteri.it; consgen.boston@esteri.it with details of the event by the 20th of each month.
La newsletter � un contenitore aperto al contributo di ognuno nel segnalarci eventi che includano artisti, opere o contenuti Italiani. Inviateci le informazioni relative all'evento entro il 20 di ogni mese a consolatogenerale.boston@esteri.it;
consgen.boston@esteri.it
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Youth & Music Special
Italy Summer Camp - Summer 2012 Musica Vesuviana Musica Vesuviana is a summer music school/ camp open to all American and European students who will be in grades 8-12. The program is open to instrumentalists and vocalist and we offer ensemble and customized /individual instructions (Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Improvisation, Scat Vocals, Classical and Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Vocals, Strings (Violin, Cello, Viola), Winds, Brass and Drums. It is a great opportunity to learn World Music, Italian Language and Italian culture.For more information, please contact: info@musicavesuvianafestival.com
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July 2, through 12 2012, Villa Battistini, Rieti, Italy Composit Funded by the Italian Composer Davide Ianni, Composit is a new international summer festival for composers of new music.
For its first edition, the Composit new music festival will take place from July 2nd through 12th 2012 in the enchanting Villa Battistini located in the beautiful hills surrounding the city of Rieti, Italy, 50 miles outside of Rome. Tristan Murail and Joshua Fineberg, the two leading figures of the spectral movement, will work with participating composers in individual lessons, group seminars and master-classes. Seminars will feature presentations and discussions of the participants' works and master-classes will address issues of contemporary aesthetics, instrumental techniques, orchestration, analysis and computer assisted composition. All courses will be taught in English. Click here for more information
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Cari Amici dell'Italia,
giugno e' il mese in cui festeggiamo la nostra Repubblica, con amore ed orgoglio. Raduniamoci dunque tutti insieme al Christopher Columbus Park domenica 3 giugno, a partire dalle 10.00 della mattina. In questo momento di gioia, un doveroso pensiero va alle vittime del terremoto in Emilia Romagna e a tutti quelli che in quel tragico evento hanno perso casa ed affetti. Coloro che desiderano effettuare donazioni alle zone terremotate possono trovare tutte le informazioni sul sito del Consolato (www.consboston.esteri.it).
A giugno vi sara' molta musica italiana a Boston in tre occasioni da non perdere: Newpoli (8 giugno), Pino Daniele (9 giugno) e il jazzista Marco Pignataro (2 e 21 giugno). Acquistate i biglietti e non ve ne pentirete!
Per gli amanti del calcio, preparatevi poi alla partita Roma-Liverpool al Fenway Park il 25 luglio.
Un ultimo pensiero va alla campagna di raccolta fondi per la lingua e la cultura italiana che abbiamo avviato questa settimana. La risposta di tanti di voi e' stata entusiasta e conto sul vostro continuo sostegno; chi voglia fare una donazione, puoi visitare http://italianissimo.eventbrite.com/.
Continuate a seguirci e se volete rimanere aggiornati sulle curiosita' che legano l'Italia al New England leggete la nostra mini-rassegna quotidiana "Italy - New England" a cura di Alessandra Granelli.
Buonalettura a Tutti!
Giuseppe Pastorelli
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Dear Friends of Italy,
June is the month when we celebrate the Italian Republic with joy and pride. I invite you all to gather at Christopher Columbus Park on Sunday, June 3rd, beginning at 10:00 a.m to celebrate the Italian National Day together. During these festivities, this year we must also devote our thoughts and prayers to the victims of the earthquake in Emilia-Romagna and to all those who lost their homes and personal affects. If you would like to make a donation to the areas that were affected by the earthquake, you will find information on our website, www.consboston.esteri.it.
There will be many concerts this month that you won't want to miss: Newpoli (June 8th), Pino Daniele (June 9th) and jazz artist Marco Pignataro (June 2nd and 21st). You will not be disappointed if you attend any one - or all - of these great performances.
For soccer fans, get ready for the Roma-Liverpool game at Fenway Park on July 25th.
Finally, I wish to stress that a few weeks ago we have started a fundraising campaign for Italian language and culture. Many of you have responded with enthusiasm and we are counting on your continued support; for those who want to make a donation, please visit http://italianissimo.eventbrite.com/
Please continue to visit our web site for updates and more information . There you will also find the daily feature "Italy-New England" edited by Alessandra Granelli.
Happy reading to All!
Giuseppe Pastorelli
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Saturday June 2nd 2:30 pm Northern of the Charles River (Cambridge side), along Memorial Drive between John F. Kennedy Street and Western Avenue - and -
Thursday, June 21 at 8pm at Lily Pad, Cambridge
Marco Pignataro Jazzet
Marco Pignataro - Sax Laszlo Gardony - Piano Ehud Ettun - Bass Bob Gullotti- Drums The Marco Pignataro Jazzet features Marco's lyrical compositions and group interplay with roots in modern jazz and ECM impressionism. Marco Pignataro brings together a fantastic group of musicians: Laszlo Gardony on piano, Ehud Ettun on bass, Bob Gullotti on drums.
Originally from Bologna, Italy, Marco Pignataro is a multi-talented saxophone player and composer who maintains a very active international schedule of concerts, recordings and clinics. Marco has shared stages with artists such as Eddie Gomez, Danilo Perez, Billy Drummonds, Ben Street, Jon Faddis, Billy Hart, John Patitucci and George Garzone, amongst many. Currently, he is also a member of the Eddie Gomez Quintet. Together with Danilo Perez, Marco currently leads the Berklee Global Jazz Institute (BGJI), the premiere jazz center of musical creativity at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
His latest CD "Sofia's Heart", was produced by jazz legend Eddie Gomez and recorded with a stellar group including Gomez and Billy Drummond. PRESS: - (Marco) crafts melodies and plays the kind of fluid, beautiful lines that make you want to laugh and cry . "Sofia's Heart" is so pretty it hurts. - Steve Greenlee (Boston Globe) - With "Sofia's Heart" Marco gives us a vehicle to drop our defenses and feel all the joy and pain we normally suppress. One could not ask for more. - Kenny Werner - "The album " Sofia's Heart" as a whole is a work of art, one that reaches into the deepest recesses of the soul." (All About Jazz) "....hauntingly gorgeous new album.." - (Jazz Corner) - "(Marco's) debut disc Sofia's Heart is post bop with a smidgen of free jazz, (mostly) original tunes with haunting soulfulness and an almost folk-like simplicity". - Mark Karesman (Jazz Inside) - |
Sunday, June 3, 10am to 8pm at the Christopher Columbus Park at Long Wharf - Boston
"Piazza Italia Exhibit" - A reproduction of a typical Italian Piazza
"Piazza Italia Exhibit" - A reproduction of a typical Italian Piazza
* Various Exhibits
* Children's Area
* Entertainment, Popular, Modern & Classical Music
* Italian Cafè
* Concert at 6:30pm: Moreno Fruzzetti, Canta l'Italia nel Mondo
Organized by the FEDERAZIONE ASSOCIAZIONI ITALIANE & ITALO-AMERICANE NEW ENGLAND, COMITES Comitato degli Italiani all'estero
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Monday, June 4 at 11am at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The Guitar in Italy
Musical Instrument Gallery Talk and Demonstration Local performer Olav Chris Henriksen will discuss the repertoire, tunings, and playing techniques for four rare and beautifully constructed guitars from the Museum's collection. Selected repertoire will be demonstrated on examples by Checchucci (1628), Mosca-Cavelli (1725), Fabricatore (1803), and Mozzani (about 1925).
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Musical Instruments Gallery 103
Admission Free with Admission - No Ticket RequiredThis event is free with cost of admission.
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Friday, June 8 at 7.30pm at the Regattabar, Boston
Newpoli featuring John la Barbera
Founded in 2003 by Carmen Marsico, Angela Rossi and Bj�rn Wenn�s, Newpoli is a group of exceptionally talented musicians who perform Southern Italian Folk Music from the regions of Campania, Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria, integrating a wide variety of styles such as Tarantella- Pizzica, Tammuriata, Villanella and the Neapolitan Canzone, encompassing music from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
Guided by their passion for performing and researching these seldom played traditional styles, the members of Newpoli introduce to the audience, often for the first time, the joy and beauty of Italian folk music while recounting the ancient stories and rituals described in the lyrics. The group has been
enthusiastically received in theaters and concert halls throughout the United States and Europe, with audiences mesmerized by the vitality, energy and spice of their music.
In particular, the two singers, Carmen and Angela, are captivating not only for their stage presence and natural talent, but above all, for their exuberance, intensity and passion! The group's debut CD "Newpoli" has been heard across the U.S. through radio play and TV broadcasting. The eightpiece ensemble has been nominated four times by the Boston Phoenix Music Poll in the category "Best World Music Act" in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
John La Barbera is an award winning composer, arranger, guitarist and mandolinist who has enchanted audiences in the United States, Europe and South America for more than three decades. He is a celebrated folk opera composer and ethnomusicologist of world fame with performances including Carnegie Hall, Montreal Jazz Festival, Lincoln Center and San Francisco World Music Festival, just to name a few. Pasquale Iocola is a mandolinist and singer raised in Naples who performed extensively in Italy with renowned folk groups and artists such as Alfio Antico, Mario Vorraro, Olen Cesari, Enzo Carro, "Meridia", "I Giullari di Piazza" and Allesandra Belloni. He performed at the annual contest "Festival Nazionale di Artisti di Strada" and won first prize three consecutive times. |
Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue Boston MA 02115
Pino Daniele
performs in Boston for the first time
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While on an international tour of North America. Daniele is an influential Italian jazz-fusion guitarist. He has released 30 studio albums since 1975. Born in Naples, Italy on March 19, 1955, self-taught guitarist Pino Daniele recorded his first album at the age of 22. From the beginning of his career, it was evident that his passion lay in rock and blues. Greatly influenced by his own cultural background, his music was a successful fusion of tradition and modernity.
His solo debut, Terra Mia, sung in Neapolitan, was the first example of what Daniele called "tarambl�," a combination of tarantella, rhumba, and blues. In 1979 his self-titled sophomore record was released, followed by Nero a Met� in 1980, and that same year Daniele was invited to open for reggae superstar Bob Marley for his show in Milan. During the next few years the artist continued exploring his various Mediterranean, African, and Western inspirations-found in albums like Common Ground, a collaboration with American folk singer Richie Havens, and the Middle Eastern-influenced Bonne Soir�e-as well as writing soundtracks for films by Massimo Troisi.
In 1989 Daniele took a step toward greater commercial success with the release of the pop record Mascalzone Latino, followed by another deluge of albums, including 1991's Un Uomo in Blues, 1993's Che Dio Ti Benedica (which had two tracks produced by Chick Corea), 1995's Non Calpestare I Fiori Nel Deserto, 1997's Dimmi Cosa Succede Sulla Terra, and 2000's Medina.
Two years later the singer teamed up with fellow Italian stars Francesco DeGregori, Ron, and Fiorella Mannoia for a tour, captured on the appropriately titled In Tour. In 2005 Daniele released Iguana Caf�, another studio record. Between 2005 and 2010, Daniele released three more studio albums: Il Mio Nome e Pino Daniele e Vivo Qui, Ricomincio da 30, and Electric Jam. In 2010, Daniele released his 13th studio album, Boogie Boogie Man.
On June 24, 2011, in Salerno, Italy, Pino Daniele performed side by side with the English blues rock superstar Eric Clapton. A benefit for children's causes in Italy, the concert sold out to capacity at the Stadio di Cava de' Tirreni.
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Sunday, June 17 at 3pm at Sanders Theatre at Harvard University
Maestro Federico Cortese conducts Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras' final concert of the Season
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SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, July 25 at 6.30pm at Fenway Park in Boston
AS Roma VS Liverpool FC
The excellence, passion, and tradition of top flight European football returns to Fenway Park on July 25 at 6:30 p.m. ET as AS Roma takes on Liverpool Football Club. A rematch of the 1984 European Cup final, this is one of several premiere events being held during the ballpark's 100th anniversary celebration.
Tickets are on-sale now. Get your tickets today before they're gone! www.redsox.com/footballatfenway
Tickets are available at redsox.com, lfctour.com or by calling (877) RED-SOX9. Fans with disabilities may also call (877) RED-SOX9 to purchase accessible seating. The Red Sox' TTY number for hearing-impaired fans is (617) 226-6644.
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Memory Traces: A Collection of Italian Memories of Boston
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy, the Consulate General of Italy in Boston and the MIT Mobile Experience Lab, in partnership with COMITES (Committee of Italians Abroad) of Boston, has developed Memory Traces: A Collection of Italian Memories of Boston. Boston's Italian community dates back to 1860, when the first immigrants came to the United States seeking better conditions than those of their homeland. For the past 150 years, Italian-Americans have played a prominent role in the city of Boston, having distinguished themselves in various disciplines including business, government, medicine, technology, humanities, and academia. Through geo-located video interviews, the Memory Traces project explores the Italian experience in Boston. These recollections from selected representatives of fi rst generation and American born Italians help preserve their heritage for future generations. The use of new media has enabled this interactive documentary. The Memory Traces project website features the stories overlaid on a map of the city. Stories can be fi ltered by person, time period, and a selection of themes that capture the
http://locast.mit.edu/memorytraces/ messages of the stories. A mobile application provides the opportunity for others to follow these memory trails through the city of Boston.
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Consulate General of Italy in Boston
Tel. 617-722-9201
Fax 617-722-9407
consolatogenerale.boston@esteri.it
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