New committee and new meeting venue

The new committee elected at the AGM is:

Denis Walker (President)
Jan Tedesco (Secretary)
Philippa McLaughlin (Treasurer)

Committee members: Valerie Mayer, Wilma Laryn, Maria Fresia, Fiorenzo Peloso, John Pryor, Louise Easter, and new members Francesco D'Alo' and Glen Mosna.

The meeting venue for 2013 will be St. Ninian's Church in Puriri Street with the first monthly meeting in February.

November meeting - Alessandro Palermo "i lezioni da Darfield e L’Aquila"

7.30 pm, Wed. 10 November at Sydenham Community Centre, 24 Hutcheson Street (off Colombo St., opposite Sydenham Park)


Alessandro Palermo (University of Canterbury) will speak about "i lezioni da Darfield e L’Aquila."


The meeting will commence with the AGM and election of officers for 2011.

Fifa World Cup - Italia v. Nuova Zelanda

Come along and watch the game on the big screen at Mitchelli's deli and café in Poplar Street.

Reporters from TVNZ - One sport will be present as well as reporters from the Press.

Cine Dante Thursday 27 May

This week's film is the acclaimed Il Divo, winner of the Jury Prize at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.

Paolo Sorrentino's original and witty film about Giulio Andreotti tries to anatomise the character and explain the longevity of a man who has been Prime Minister three times and emerged unscathed from no less than 26 separate court cases on charges that include corruption and Mafia involvement.

Before the screening of Il Divo come along to Dante Aperitivo between 7.45 and 8.15 for Italian conversation. All welcome.

Note : Metro's exclusive charge to us of $12 will apply, but the showing is a private one for members of the Dante Society, the Italian community and their friends.

May meeting 12 May - Impressions of Puglia

7:30pm, Wed. 12 May at the Linwood Community Arts Centre, corner Stanmore Rd & Worcester St.

Maria Fresia, Wilma Laryn and John Anderson will share their personal impressions on Puglia's landscape, architecture & food. 

Join us for an enjoyable and informative evening with a demonstration and taste of the local fresh pasta speciality: orecchiette and cavatini. 

Serata bellissima 31 March

53 people attended the Serata musicale at Wilma and Alessandro's home at Cracroft Chase Vineyard to listen to music performed by:
Luca Manghi, Tjasa Dykes, flute
Serenity Turlow, viola
David Kelly, piano
Polly Ott, soprano


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Cine Dante - 25 March

This week's film is Caravaggio (2007) directed by Angelo Longoni. Described by IMDb as a glorious spectacle with a charismatic star (Alessio Boni), this is the first time it has been shown in Christchurch. 

Dante Aperitivo 7.45-8.15 pm with music from the period.
The movie starts at 8.30pm
Metro Theatre
105 Worcester St, Cathedral Junction.

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Culture Galore 13 March

We had a stand at Culture Galore again this year. We offered coffee and panettone, and our Tarantella group made a public appearance on the main stage.

March meeting- John Anderson : Veneto beyond Venice

7:30pm, Wed. 8 July at the Linwood Community Arts Centre, corner Stanmore Rd & Worcester St.

John Anderson, an architect who has lived and worked for several years in Rome and travelled extensively in Italy over many years will give an illustrated talk about some of the places, landscapes and architecture of the Veneto region

With two Italian brothers in law, Andrea an architect and Stefano a biologist, John also takes selected small groups to interesting corners of Italy.

For supper we'll have a pasta to celebrate the start of this year's activities.



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Cine Dante 2010

Cine Dante starts up again next week. We have a great series of films for you this year, beginning with Il senso del tatto (The Sense of Touch) starring Luca Zingaretti in his famous role as Commissario Montalbano. This is one of a series of films based on the novels of Andrea Camilleri and made famous on RAI, Italian television. It is set in Sicily and on the island of Levanza and concerns Montalbano’s investigations into a mysterious death. Wonderful scenery, great food and an excellent story line. If you don’t already know the Montalbano stories, you will immediately become addicted.

Thursday 25 February at Metro Cinema, Worcester Street at 8.30pm.



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Akaroa summer festival photos

more photos of the event can be found here: www.dante.org.nz/chch/photo%20gallery.htm 

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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.

Cine Dante - Thursday 26 November

This month's film is Casomai by director Alessandro D'Alatri.

8:15 pm Metro Theatre, 105 Worcester St, Cathedral Junction.

Dante aperitivo:  One hour before the film you are invited to come along to the cinema for Aperitivo Dante, an hour of Italian conversation and company.

Note: the Metro's usual charge of $13.50 will apply but the showing is a private one for members of the Dante Society, the Italian community and their friends. We'll offer nibbles. Soft drinks and wine are available from the Metro's cash bar. 

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October meeting - AGM & Cine Dante

Our next monthly event is on Wednesday the 14th of October at the Metro Theatre, 105 Worcester St, Cathedral Junction.

We begin at 7.30 pm with some nibbles and then the AGM will take place at 8 pm. At 8:30 pm an Italian film, Marcello, Marcello with subtitles, will be shown in a theatre at the Metro. Marcello Marcello will inaugurate Cine Dante, our new Italian film night.

The Metro's usual charge of $13.50 will apply but the showing is a private one for members of the Dante Society, the Italian community and their friends before the film is released generally. We'll offer nibbles. Soft drinks and wine are available from the Metro's cash bar. RSVP is recommended: please email the Dante Society dantechch@gmail.com

 


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I luoghi danteschi: dall'Inferno al Purgatorio, Paradiso e Facebook

Dante Christchurch is now on Facebook  thanks to Federico Tomasetto who has set this up for us.  "L'idea mi è sembrata molto carina ed in voga con i tempi attuali quindi perchè non concederci anche un bel pò di mondanità con la Dante?" ha spiegato Federico.  And here is the rest of it.

August meeting - Due prospettive: Louise Easter e Adrienne Dempsey

7:30pm, Wed. 12 August at the Linwood Community Arts Centre, corner of Stanmore Rd & Worcester St.

Louise Easter and Adrienne Dempsey talk about their time in Rome and Siena, as winners of scholarships of the Dante Literary Competition.   

Louise won the scholarship in 2007 and studied in Siena from 1 September to 28 September, 2008.
 
Adrienne won the scholarship in 2008 and studied in Rome from 5 January to 27 February.

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July meeting - Ewan Mitchell “8000Km through Italy"

7:30pm, Wed. 8 July at the Linwood Community Arts Centre, corner Stanmore Rd & Worcester St.

8000 km—that’s the distance that Ewan drove in six weeks during his latest trip in Italy. This indicates his love for the Country and its cars, of which he’s a collector. Plenty of pictures to accompany this unique travelogue. Ewan is the owner of Mitchelli’s Café in Ash Street, where he has recreated the ambience of an Italian café.

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Italiantarctica 25 June

Thursday 25, at 7 pm, Chapel of the Music Centre, 140 Barbadoes St.

This documentary is co-produced by PNRA, the Italian National Programme of Research in Antartica and RAI, and is screened for the first time in New Zealand.

Free entry, donations welcome. Refreshments available for purchase.

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Republic Day Dinner 12 June

Our June event will be a 3 course Italian themed dinner at Visions Restaurant, CPIT. Starting at 7.30 pm. $35 per person, tea and coffee included. Please pay by 8 June (see the newsletter for details).  The menu is:

To Start

Salmon and Dill Fettuccine
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Antipasto Platter
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Tomato and Basil Ravioli

Followed By

Grilled Chicken Breast with Brandy and Tomato Sauce
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Baked Fish with Butter Wine Sauce
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Braised Ribeye Steak with Red Wine and Shallot Sauce
mains served on seasonal vegetables, baked rosemary and garlic potatoes

To Finish

Soft Nougat Pudding
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Zuccotto

May meeting - Terence Dobson "Non troppo"

7:30pm, Wed. 13 May at the Linwood Community Arts Centre, corner Stanmore Rd & Worcester St.

Terence Dobson will talk about Italian film animation: what it is and what has been done, and show some film clips.

Terence teaches film animation in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies at the University of Canterbury. He is a published author of works on film animation and the films of Bhutan.

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