Cartolina 6 & 11 January

In the first program of the new year, Denis and Wilma talk with Fiona Laryn about her months spent in Monza and her project of becoming a professional drift race pilot. Fiona, on the eve of going back to Italy, explains what a drift race is made of, and how it's becoming an increasingly popular sport. It's also very expensive, so she hopes to attract sponsorships, apparently being the only female pilot in this speciality in Italy. Fiona also talks about looking at Italy as a New Zealander and an Italian at the same time, and about young people here and there. We play songs by Fiorella Mannoia. And... oops... we kept recording also off the interview....

. And here is the rest of it.

Cartolina 23 & 28 December 2009

Wednesday 23 December at 7.30 pm, repeated on Monday 28th at 10.30 am:

Speciale Natale!

In this special Christmas programme we collect family memories of two ladies of the Italian immigration to Christchurch: Paola Starace (originally from Naples) and Edda Donaggio (originally from Pola).

Christmas traditional music and our best wishes, accompanied by a nice contribution from our sister radio in Auckland 'La vita e` bella'. Buon Natale a tutti!.And here is the rest of it.

Dante-Befana - the dinner to know each other

On 6th January Italians celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. with a visit of la Befana and a convivial dinner together. This year the Società Dante Alighieri invites you to come along to a get-to-know you dinner at Tutto Bene Restaurant 192 Papanui Rd, Merivale, on 6th January from 6.30pm. La
Befana will be present with calze di dolci for the children (and perhaps also for those who once were children—if they are good!).

Places are limited to a total of 30 people (including children) attending, so let us know early to avoid disappointment. Come along and share in this evening of food and la Befana on 6th January, bring your children and grandchildren.


RSVP no later than Wednesday 30th December to: Denis or Federico


There will be a set price menu at $30 per person, children under 10 free, The set menu will
include

Focaccia
Pizze assortite
Salads
Desserts
Coffee
Soft drinks: Coca-Cola, Fanta, Lemonade included
Wines and Beer may be bought separately or BYO
Lots of Italian language, fun and entertainment.

Italian for beginners - one week course January 2010

Introduction to Italian using communicative methods, focusing on practical language useful for tourists, but at the same time establishing good foundations for Italian language learning (and foreign language learning in general).

A Community Education course at Christchurch Polytech (CPIT) 25 to 29 January 2010 (Mon to Thurs 9 - 12 and Friday 9 – 1)
Tutor: Daniela Bagozzi

Inquiries: contact CPIT for enrolment 

(fee should be around $40, a small charge will be payable for materials)
 Other inquiries: you are welcome to contact the tutor.