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Italian American Digest PAGE 15 SPRING 2019 Community Calendar (continued) Travel: Sicilia Classica May 18th - 25th, 2019 From $1550 per person double occupancy and $1850 per person single occupancy Join the American Italian Cultural Center and explore the wonders of Sicilia! On this eight (8) day, seven (7) night trip you will travel across the island visiting ancient cities and savoring Sicily’s wonderful food. This trip includes a chocolate tasting in Modica, cooking class in Piazza Armerina, and a wine tasting in Mar- sala! Call 504-522-7294 to learn more! Travel: Amalfi Autentica May 25 - June 1, 2019 From $1700 per person double occupancy and $1950 per person single occupancy Join the American Italian Cultural Center to experience Amalfi & Southern Italy like an Italian! On this eight (8) day, seven (7) night trip you will discover local treasures, explore ancient ruins, & experience the wonders Southern Italy has to offer. Call 504-522-7294 to learn more! June Movie Night: Food On The Go Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 pm Italian food has taken its spot in the echelons of global gastronomic heritage thanks to the diaspora of millions of emigrants to key spots like New York and Buenos Aires. Through testimonies from all over the globe, we discover the adaptations that have been made to Italian food abroad, as well as the cultural enrichment that takes place with migratory flows and the clash of traditions. Join us for this fascinating documentary which explores the cultural enrichment fostered by immigration. The documentary is narrated in English with Italian and Spanish conversation interspersed; there will be English subtitles. Tickets include a glass of vino and popcorn. General Admission: $10.00 & AICC Members: $5.00 Opera In The Piazza Save the date Opera in the Piazza returns on June 14, 2019! Enjoy an evening of Italian opera selections in the Piazza d’Italia and delicious Italian food! Details TBA. Interested in sponsoring the event? Call 504-522-7294. Italian Cuisine with “Mama’s” Special Touch Gino’s Restaurant RESTAURANT AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE 4542 BENNINGTON AVE. BATON ROUGE, LA. 70808 (225) 927-7156 WWW.GINOSRESTAURANT.COM