CULTURAL TUESDAYS
Cultural Tuesdays is a series of talks at the Columbus Centre designed to engage the community on a wide range of topics , spanning culture , lifestyle , history , cuisine , art and other aspects of Italian culture and traditions .
Perugia Tuesday , November 29 • 7:00pm
Reggio Calabria Tuesday , December 6 • 7:00pm
Eroine Italiane In collaboration with Opera Sustenida , join us for a special concert showcasing our favourite operatic heroines from beloved Italian operas and beyond ! The ensemble features the talents of Canadian musicians Stephanie DeCiantis ( spinto soprano ), Nicole Whitney Dubinsky ( coloratura soprano ), Daniella Theresia ( mezzo-soprano ), and Suzanne Yeo ( pianist ). Tuesday , September 6 • 7:00pm
Torino Tuesday , January 10 • 7:00pm
L ’ Aquila Tuesday , January 17 • 7:00pm
Matera Tuesday , January 24 • 7:00pm
“ Nonna and The Girls Next Door ” Book launch with author Gianna Patriarca . Tuesday , September 13 • 6:30pm
Finances & Cybersecurity Villa Charities , in collaboration with the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association of Toronto ( CIBPA ), presents a lecture series with a focus on Finance for Seniors , Finance for Young Expats and Cybersecurity for Seniors . Tuesday , September 20 , October 18 & November 15 • 6:30pm
The South : An Exploration of Southern Italian Folk Music An evening of music with Italian-Canadian recording artist and multiple music award-nominee Andrea Ramolo . Tuesday , November 1 • 7:00pm
Italy ’ s Visible and Invisible Cities Take a journey with Dr . Franco Gallippi to discover the many facets of Italian culture through celebrated citizens , landmarks and historical events of six Italian cities .
Bologna Tuesday , November 22 • 7:00pm
Location : Joseph D . Carrier Art Gallery , Columbus Centre For more information , visit : villacharities . com / culture
TASTE OF ITALY
Villa Charities ’ popular Taste of Italy series continues as we take a gastronomic journey through the Italian peninsula . Indulge in delicious authentic Italian dishes prepared by Slow Food Toronto President , Chef Luciano Schipano . Savour new flavours each month as we journey through the regions of Italy .
Taste of Sicily Friday , September 16 • 7:00pm
Taste of Tuscany Friday , November 25 • 7:00pm
Taste of Naples Friday , February 24 • 7:00pm
Taste of Genoa Friday , March 31 • 7:00pm
Taste of Rome Friday , April 28 • 7:00pm
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