CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT THE MUSEO
April - June 2008

Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. - Opening Reception - Immaginario Barocco - Photographs of Sicily by Giuseppe Leone

Monday, April 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. - illustrated lecture by Phillip Zimbardo - Discovering my Sicilian Roots in the Mountain Town of Cammarata - Free to members, non-members - $ 10.00

Thursday, April 17, 2008 - Auxiliary outing to Benicia

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. ~ illustrated lecture by Professor Gillian McIntosh - Got Myth? Monsters, Magic, and the Mythological Landscape of Ancient Sicily - Free to members, non-members - $ 10.00

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. ~ illustrated lecture by Professor Gillian McIntosh - It's All Greek to Me: The Social, Architectural and Intellectual Legacy of Hellenized Sicily - Free to members, non-members - $ 10.00

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. ~ illustrated lecture by Professor Gillian McIntosh - When in Sicily, Do as the Romans Did ... Not: Exploitation, Extortion and the Roman Presence in Sicily - Free to members, non-members - $ 10.00

Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. ~ illustrated lecture by Vincent Fausone - Giuseppe Castiglione; An Italian at the Chinese Imperial Court - Free to members, non-members - $ 10.00

Thursday, May 22, 2008, 6:00 p.m. ~ The Antipasti Buffett - invitations to follow

Sunday, May 25, 2008 ~ Immaginario Barocco exhibit closes

Thursday, May 29, 2007 ~ Opening Reception - Two Artists: Harmonious Convergence - paintings by Marietta Patricia Leis and Paulette Long

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Auxiliary News

La Festa dei Dolci di Natale on December 6, 2007, was, even more than usual, a success. Credit for this goes to the hard work of the cochairs, Gloria Craib and Terry Cerrato, to the elegant decorations and tables by designer Gloria Craib, to the delicious cookies, pastries and traditional sweets made by members of the Auxiliary. The holiday ambiance and joyous mood were aided by the PRESEPI exhibit, the traditional hand carved nativity scenes from Italy's Val Gardena. Again, the Museo Auxiliary, a group of superwomen, sets a new fund raising record! Become one of these superwomen: JOIN THE AUXILIARY, MEET NEW FRIENDS!

AUXILIARY OUTING - Thursday, April 17, 2008

The Auxiliary is planning a visit to Benicia. The charming and historic Benicia, former capital of California, is now a thriving artists colony. We will visit a glass blowing factory and artists studios. Although this tour is for Auxiliary members, we might have a few extra spaces on the bus. Cost of outing is $45, which includes a private bus and lunch at a delightful tearoom. If you are interested, call Paola at 415 673-2200.

The ANTIPASTI BUFFET will be on Thursday May 22, 2008
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Evviva!

The Great Risotto Cookoff Dinner, held on January 26, 2008 at Palio d'Asti Restaurant and organized by EVVIVA members was a perfect evening: guests had fun, ate exceptional food and helped make the event a fundraising success. From the lively Prosecco hour (Prosecco and appetizers) to the seven 'risotti', to the delicate dessert, it was a sophisticated and delicious experience showcasing the wonders of Italian cusine and the high caliber of the celebrity guest chefs.

Each risotto deserved a prize: from the delicate Asparagus Risotto with Meyer Lemon and Basil by Angela and Richard Armanino to the subtle Butternut Squash and Pancetta Risotto with Spiced Butter by Jennifer Fearon and Amy Parker, to the great tasting Risotto Nero con Calamari by Mary Lou Castellanos and Donald Sambucci, to the deliciously rich Slow Cooked Oxtail Risotto with Winter Herbs by Gregory Baccari, to the excellent Risotto Mare d'Oro by Christina and Phillip Zimbardo. All deserved to win.

The first prize went to Wendy Walsh for a 'squisito' classic Risotto Ai Funghi and second place went to Andy and Isabella Ross for an original and fresh tasting Lemon Risotto with Fried Leeks and Crispy Prosciutto.

Congratulations to EVVIVA and the very hard working co-chairs Mary Serventi Steiner and Sandra Bagnatori.

C.I.A.O. - Children's Italian Art Outreach program

Once again, Viva Opera was presented to 250 students from both public and parochial schools. Grazie to the ROSARIA HAUGLAND FOUNDATION for bringing opera to San Francisco and Bay Area students!

This Spring, our art teacher Coreen Abbott, will go to schools, grades 4 - 8 and present the art project Leonardo the Scientist. The students will be invited to follow Leonardo's footsteps and make an invention for the 21st Century. We would like to thank the CARL GELLERT AND CELIA BERTA GELLERT Foundation for the grant that makes this project possible.

Tour of Sicily

There are still a few places available for the tour of Sicily this September, which was designed especially for Museo ItaloAmericano members and their friends and family. Contessa Alessandra Ranghiasci Gardino who led the extremely successful Etruscan tour last year will be sure to take you on a very special Sicilian adventure. Call the Museo immediately if you would like information mailed to you or if you would like to sign up! (415) 673-2200