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AVVISO - NUOVI ORARI UFFICI CONSOLARI:
L'Ufficio Passaporti, l'Ufficio AIRE e l'Ufficio Stato Civile sono aperti il Luned�, il Mercoled� ed il Venerd� dalle 9 alle 12:30.
L'Ufficio Notarile e l'Ufficio Cittadinanza sono aperti il Marted� ed il Gioved� e ricevono esclusivamente per appuntamento (prego scrivere a: notarile.bost[email protected] per il notarile; [email protected] per la cittadinanza)
NOTICE - NEW CONSULAR OFFICE HOURS:
The Passport Office, the Registry Office and the Vital Records Office are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 12:30pm.
The Notary Office and the Citizenship Office are open Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only (please write to: notarile.[email protected] for notary; [email protected] for citizenship)
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CONTATTI UTILI:
AIRE/ELETTORALE:
[email protected]
617 722 9220
NOTARILE:
[email protected]
617 722 9205
PENSIONI:
[email protected]
617 722 9225
CITTADINANZA:
[email protected]
617 722 9303
STATO CIVILE:
PASSAPORTI:
[email protected]
617 722 9223
TITOLI DI STUDIO/BUONI POSTALI/PENSIONI:
[email protected]
617 722 9225
PER QUESTIONI DI CARATTERE
GENERALE: [email protected]
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FRIENDS OF THE ITALIAN CULTURAL CENTER OF BOSTON
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CORSI DI LINGUA ITALIANA PER BAMBINI
PIB presenta: corsi "avanzati" di lingua italiana per i bambini di et� dai 3 ai 10 anni che parlano bene l'italiano
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Italian language for adults offered by CASIT
Classes in First Level and Second Level Italian will be offered on Wednesdays beginning on October 8. For additional information contact
Steve Maio
(781) 640-3637.
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Classes are held on Saturday for a total of 30 weeks beginning September 20
P.O. Box 565 East Boston, MA 02128
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Cari italiani e cari amici dell'Italia,
desidero innanzitutto inviare a tutti voi e ai vostri cari i piu' sinceri auguri per un sereno e felice 2015!
Spero abbiate trascorso delle buone feste e desidero ringraziarvi per aver partecipato cosi' numerosi al tradizionale Concerto di Natale, giunto ormai alla sua terza edizione, che il Consolato, gli Amici del Centro Italiano di Cultura (FICC) ed il Boston Conservatory hanno organizzato presso la Chiesa del Sacro Cuore a North Square, nel North End. E' una bellissima tradizione che contiamo di poter ripetere i prossimi anni.
Con riferimento agli eventi in programmazione nel corso del corrente mese, desidero segnalarvi il 18 gennaio l'opera "Un Ballo in Maschera" di Giuseppe Verdi eseguita dalla Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra nonche' l'annuale Commemorazione della giornata della memoria dell'Olocausto che organizzeremo insieme a Boston University, Consolato Generale d'Israele e American Jewish Committee il 25 gennaio. Inoltre, per coloro che non vi fossero ancora stati, consiglio di visitare l'interessante mostra "Donatello, Michelangelo, Cellini: Sculptors' Drawings from Renaissance Italy" in programmazione presso l'Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum fino al 19 gennaio.
Ricordo infine che � stato disposto il rinvio al 17 aprile 2015 delle elezioni per il rinnovo dei Comites, gi� indette per il 19 dicembre 2014, e di conseguenza la proroga al 18 marzo 2015 del termine utile per fare pervenire agli Uffici consolari la richiesta di iscrizione all'elenco elettorale per l'esercizio del diritto di voto. Invito tutti i connazionali italiani a leggere l'avviso pubblicato di seguito.
Tanti auguri di Buon 2015 a tutti e buona festa dell'Epifania!
Nicola De Santis
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Dear Italians and friends of Italy,
First and foremost, I would like to send you and all your loved ones best wishes for a peaceful and happy 2015!
I hope you had happy holidays and I wanted to personally thank all of you that were able to make it to the traditional Christmas Concert, now in its third year, which the Consulate, Friends of the Italian Cultural Center (FICC) and the Boston Conservatory organized at the Sacred Heart Church in the North End's North Square. It's a beautiful tradition that we are counting on continuing for years to come.
I will take this opportunity to inform you, in regards to upcoming events for the month, that on January 18th the "Un Ballo in Maschera" opera by Giuseppe Verdi will be performed by the Boston Youth Orchestra, while on January 25th, in collaboration with Boston University, the Consulate General of Israel and the American Jewish Committee, the annual Commemoration Day of the Holocaust Memorial will be observed. Also, for those who have not yet visited, I highly recommend visiting the very interesting "Donatello, Michelangelo, Cellini: Sculptors Drawings from Renaissance Italy" exhibition, open until January 19th, at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Lastly, I wanted to remind you that the elections for the renewal of the COMITES, originally planned for December 19th, 2014, have been postponed to April 17th, 2015, with March 18th, 2015, serving as the deadline to make explicit request to the Consulate in order to exercise your right to vote and be added to the electoral list. I invite all Italian citizens to read the notice below.
Best wishes for a happy 2015 and Happy Feast of the Epiphany!
Nicola De Santis
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ELEZIONI PER IL RINNOVO DEI COMITATI DEGLI ITALIANI ALL'ESTERO
RINVIO ELEZIONI AL 17 APRILE 2015 E PROROGA TERMINI DI PRESENTAZIONE DOMANDA DI ISCRIZIONE IN ELENCO ELETTORALE AL 18 MARZO 2015
Si informa che nella Gazzetta Ufficiale n. 268 del 18 novembre 2014 � stato pubblicato il decreto-legge 18 novembre 2014, n. 168 che dispone il rinvio al 17 aprile 2015 delle elezioni per il rinnovo dei Comites, gi� indette per il 19 dicembre 2014, e la proroga al 18 marzo 2015 del termine utile per fare pervenire agli Uffici consolari la richiesta di iscrizione all'elenco elettorale per l'esercizio del diritto di voto per le elezioni dei Comites.
Il rinvio tiene conto dell'esigenza di garantire la pi� ampia partecipazione alle votazioni da parte dei cittadini all'estero e di accordare un termine pi� ampio per esprimere la volont� di partecipare al voto secondo la disciplina recentemente introdotta.
Si attira l'attenzione sul fatto che il citato decreto-legge 168/2014, bench� avente forza di legge dalla sua pubblicazione, � soggetto a conversione parlamentare e quindi potr�, in tale sede, essere modificato.
In occasione delle prossime elezioni per il rinnovo dei Com.It.Es. il diritto di voto verr� esercitato per corrispondenza con invio del plico elettorale ai SOLI elettori, in possesso dei requisiti di legge, che facciano espressa richiesta all'Ufficio consolare di riferimento di iscrizione nell'elenco elettorale.
Le domande di iscrizione nell'elenco elettorale per l'ammissione al voto per l'elezione dei Com.It.Es., firmate dal richiedente, possono essere presentate personalmente al Consolato, oppure inviate al medesimo ufficio per posta, fax, posta elettronica o posta elettronica certificata (agli indirizzi sotto indicati), allegando copia non autenticata del documento di identit� del richiedente, comprensiva della firma del titolare.
per posta ordinaria: Consolato Generale d'Italia, 600 Atlantic Avenue Fl.17, Boston MA, 02110
per fax : +1 (617) 722-9407
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NOTICE FOR COM.IT.ES ELECTIONS
COM.IT.ES. ELECTION POSTPONED TO APRIL 17 2015 AND EXTENSION TO BE ADDED TO THE ELECTORAL LIST POSTPONED TO MARCH 18 2015
We inform you that in the Official Gazette n. 268 dated November 18th, 2014, the postponement of the elections for the renewal of the COM.IT.ES. was published. The elections, slated to take place December 19th, 2014, are postponed to April 17th, 2015. The request to be added to the electoral list must be presented to this Consulate General no later than March 18th, 2015.
The postponement takes into account the need to encourage and guarantee wider voter participation on behalf of citizens abroad and allows a longer time frame to express the willingness to participate in the vote. It is brought to your attention that the law-decree 168/2014, although law ever since its publication, is still subject to parliamentary discussion and in such may be modified or amended.
Voting for the following COM.IT.ES. elections will be done completely through the mail. Electoral ballots will be sent solely to citizens who, meeting the requirements of the law, expressly request the Consular Office that holds jurisdiction to be added to the electoral list. Requests must arrive to the Consulate General of Italy in Boston no later than March 18th, 2015. You do not have to request to be added to the electoral list if you have already done so for the elections meant to take place December 19th, 2014.
Requests to be registered to vote for the COM.IT.ES. elections may be presented either in person at the Consulate or, alternatively, sent to the Electoral Office via fax, email or certified email (to the addresses listed below) by attaching a signed not authenticated copy of a photo ID .
Regular mail: Consolato Generale d'Italia, 600 Atlantic Avenue Fl.17, Boston MA, 02110;
Electronic mail: [email protected]
Certified e-mail: [email protected]
Fax : +1 (617) 722-9407
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Expo Milano 2015 is a non-commercial Universal Exposition with some very unique and innovative features. Not only is it an exhibition but also a process, one of active participation among a large number of players around the theme of Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life. It is sustainable, technological, thematic and focused on its visitors. Open from May 1 to October 31, 2015, the Expo will host over 130 participants. Running for 184 days, this giant exhibition site, covering one million square meters, is expected to welcome over 20 million visitors.
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A journey of tastes
Visitors will experience a unique journey that looks at the complex theme of nutrition. They will have the possibility to take a trip around the world, sampling the food and traditions of people from all over the globe. Expo Milano 2015 will be the first Exposition in history to be remembered not only for its products but also for its contribution towards education on food and the planet's precious resources.
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FOOD LIFE: Expo Milano 2015 Spot - English Version
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Harvard Art Museums' renovation and expansion project by architect Renzo Piano
Now Open! - 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge
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Renzo Piano Design | Harvard Museum
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Museums reopen, reimagined
Sitting on the third-floor of the Harvard Art Museums' arcade last spring, as sunshine spilled in from the new giant skylight above, architect Renzo Piano discussed a quality near to his heart: beauty.
"The frontier between beauty and civic life ... is not strong," said the Italian "master of light and lightness" during a break from touring the renovated Harvard Art Museums, an inspired reimagining of the University's home for its imposing collection. Musing further, Piano said that museums can help to bridge that divide. "Beauty," he proposed, "may save the world."
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Until January 19 | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | 25 Evans Way, Boston MA
Donatello, Michelangelo, Cellini: Sculptors' Drawings from Renaissance Italy
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This groundbreaking exhibition examines the multifaceted relationship between drawing and sculpture in Renaissance Italy. Because sculptors worked primarily from preparatory models in wax or clay, drawing was not an essential part of their working practice. And yet, in his self-portrait now in the Gardner Museum's collection, the prominent Florentine sculptor Baccio Bandinelli points not to his most famous public monument, but rather to a drawing of it. The surprising gesture raises many questions about when, why, and how Renaissance sculptors drew, and provides clues about their training and their ambitions. Come and explore works by several Italian masters, many being exhibited for the first time in the United States.
Premier Exhibition Sponsor: Bank of America. Additional support provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Museum receives operating support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Media sponsor: Boston Globe Media.
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Sunday, January 18 | 5:00pm | Regent Theatre | 7 Medford Street, Arlington
Spajazzi in Concert
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Free Open House Event
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Sunday, January 18 | 2:30pm| Dante Alighieri Cultural Center |
41 Hampshire St. Cambridge
The Pirandello Lyceum Italian Opera Aria Concert
The Pirandello Lyceum invites all members and friends to enjoy this wonderful concert being planned by Mr. Pennington. The plan is to focus on the music by Puccini. The concert is free for members in good standing. If you are a member you may bring a non - member guest or guests for $10. each person. The fee for others is $15. per person. Coro-Dante members are invited to come also for the discounted $10. fee. Students are welcome for $5.00. Parking is available at the Dante for "early birds". Overflow parking is available nearby at the Kendall Theater Cambridge at a reduced rate with validation from the Dante.
Contact information call (781-245-6536) or (781-640-3637)
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Sunday, January 18 | 3:00pm| Sanders Theatre at Harvard University | 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge
Verdi un Ballo in Maschera
"The performance of a full opera by a youth orchestra is an absolutely remarkable and rare accomplishment of which I am very proud. Opera is a fantastic tool for the musical and personal growth of our students because of the rich and intricate musical and psychological story lines that weave in and out of the music in ways that are not seen in a standard symphony." Federico Cortese, Music Director
ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY!
This performance is a full opera, over 3 hours in length. It therefore is not designed for young children and recommended for audiences 10 years of age and older.
Performance Detail: There will be NO Late Seating. Patrons arriving late will be seated at intermission.
Tickets $30-$45
Discounted tickets available for Students, BYSO Alumni and Senior Citizens
Order your tickets online or call 617.496.2222
Sanders Theatre at Harvard University is located at 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge
Free Parking is available at the Broadway Garage, 7 Felton Street
Click to obtain more information about the event
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Sunday, January 25 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Boston University, George Sherman Union Conference Auditorium, 2nd floor | 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
Giornata della Memoria 2015 - Remembrance Day 2015
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Wednesday, January 28| 7:00pm | Consulate General of Italy | 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston
Tax Considerations for Italians Living in USA
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SAVE THE DATE: Friday, February 13 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Boston Children's Museum | 308 Congress Street, Boston
Italian Culture Night 2015
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L'Italia Chiamo'- Supporta il Programma
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IMPARIAMO L'ITALIANO ! C.A.S.IT., Inc. (Centro Attivit� Scolastiche Italiane), the education committee under the auspices of the Italian Consulate of Boston, is pleased to invite those who wish to learn the beautiful Italian language, for travelers, heritage speakers and all who want to celebrate the innumerable contributions of Italy to world civilization, to enroll in our new adult education program of Italian courses.
Course I: Travel and Conversation
This course prepares you for travel to Italy and focuses on situations that you may encounter while abroad. Among the topics included are greetings, ordering in restaurants and caf�s, shopping, banking, making hotel accommodations and many aspects of everyday life in Italy. Classes will be taught by experienced teachers using a communicative approach. Students will be encouraged to speak and develop proficiency in Italian from the onset of the course.
Course II: Level 2 Italian
This course is offered for those who wish to perfect listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The approach is communicative but will also include a thorough study of the grammatical structures of Italian. A contemporary text shall be used and homework assignments will be given.
NEW CLASSES BEGIN IN JANUARY, 2015
Classes are usually conducted in the evening from 6:30- 8:00PM PM but day classes and private tutoring can be arranged. The cost of 10 small group sessions is $250. For additional information call (781) 640-3637 or e-mail [email protected]
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Register Now - Registration is open and will end February 2015
Musica Vesuviana Festival
A place where young American vocalist and instrumentalists can make music and immerse themselves in Italy's rich artistic culture. Musica Vesuviana offers an international summer music program for student instrumentalists and vocalists of high school age. The camp takes place at the Fondazione Passarelli in San Marco di Castellabate, Salerno, Italy. Musica Vesuviana's curriculum includes an eclectic mix of American and Italian music and musical styles, taught by American and native master teachers.
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Consulate General of Italy in Boston
Tel. 617-722-9201 - Fax 617-722-9407
[email protected]
 
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