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We will taste 6 wines from various producers highlight-
ing different regions, styles and grape varietals of the is-
land. And since an Italian wine experience is not complete
without food, we will offer a selection of Italian meats and
cheeses to pair with the wines!
Tickets are $35 general admission and $31.50 for AICC
members (a 10% discount!). Must be 21 or older to regis-
ter.
Registration deadline: October 23 at 5 p.m.
Our emcee will be Carla Gambescia, author of La Dolce
Vita University—a unique lifestyle compendium of all things
Italian: food, wine, art, history, architecture, literature, film,
style, and more.
Free for AICC members and students; $10 for non-mem-
bers.
Register at www.AmericanItalianCulturalCenter.com or by
calling the AICC at 504-522-7294.
AICC Movie Night: Divorce Italian Style
Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m.
American Italian Cultural Center
Join the AICC for this 1961 Italian classic! Baron Fer-
dinando Cefalù (Marcello Mastroianni) longs to marry his
nubile cousin Angela, but one obstacle stands in his way:
his fatuous and fawning wife, Rosalia. His solution? Since
divorce is illegal, he will devise a scenario wherein he can
catch his spouse in the arms of another and murder her to
save his honor—a lesser offense. Stay tuned for a special
food pop-up announcement!
Tickets: $5 General Admission and Free for AICC Mem-
bers.
Amici Christmas Party
Friday, December 7 at 6:30pm
Join us at the American Italian Cultural Center for a night
of eating, drinking and Italian conversation!
The event includes unlimited pizza, salad, and dessert.
We will celebrate the holiday season and learn about Italian
Christmas traditions, music, and stories.
Tickets are $25 general admission and $20 for AICC
members.
Trivia Challenge Italian-Style
Wednesday, November 28 at 6:30pm
American Italian Cultural Center
Test your knowledge and discover surprising new facts
and intriguing insights about “the boot”! An entertaining
evening for anyone in amore with Italy and its rich culinary
& cultural gifts.
Our emcee will be Carla Gambescia, author of La Dolce