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Italian American Digest SPRING 2019 PAGE 5 Sansepolcro Flag-Throwers Return to New Orleans! In 1953, the Società dei including an exhibition with Balestrieri rediscovered the art artist Franco Alessandrini. of flag throwing. In the years Alessandrini was born in following, Sansepolcro, the group but now has travelled resides internationally in New sharing their Orleans. culture and He’s perhaps fostering best known friendships. for the Inspiration Monument for the to the Sansepolcro Flag-Throwers outside of St. Louis performance Immigrants, Cathedral in the French Quarter comes from Woldenberg the geometric Park, patterns of Sansepolcro’s most Riverfront, New Orleans, illustrious citizen, Piero della Louisiana. The flag throwers Francesca, the great Renaissance also starred in the film Under master of perspective. The flag the Tuscan Sun. We are thrilled throwers have also sponsored to have them visiting Louisiana many cultural initiatives for their 35th year! Schedule of Performances ► Saturday, March 23rd at 6:00pm ◄ See route on pg. 3 Catch the flag throwers marching in the 49th Annual St. Joseph’s Day Parade in the French Quarter. ► Sunday, March 24th at 12:00pm ◄ See route on pg. 21 Catch the flag throwers marching in the 37th Annual Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade in the French Quarter. ► Tuesday, March 26th at 12:30pm ◄ University of New Orleans - Kirschman Hall Bldg 2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70148 ► Wednesday, March 27th 1:30 pm ◄ East Bank Regional Library 4747 W Napoleon Metairie, LA 70001 ► Wednesday, March 27th 7:00 pm ◄ Prytania Theater 5339 Prytania St New Orleans, LA 70115 The flag throwers will perform prior to the world premiere of The Monumental Journey. See details on pg. 14. ► Thursday, March 28th at 12:30pm ◄ Loyola University - Peace Quad 6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 ► Friday, March 29th ◄ Piazza d’Italia 377 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130 After the performance, the AICC is hosting Pizza at the Piazza. See registration details on pg. 14. All performances are free to the public. For more information visit www.AmericanItalianCulturalCenter. com or contact the American Italian Renaissance Foundation at [phone] or [email protected]