IAMDC History, Planning and the Opening of The First Italian American Museum of Washington. D.C. Interview with CiaoDC!

 

The Italian American Museum of Washington, D.C. IAMDC has been open since January of 2021 and CiaoDC had the honor of getting "inside" the museum during this exclusive interview with the museum Director, Liz DiGregorio.  Get VIP access to the early planning stages of the museum, the inspiration and history of the Italian American experience in Washington, D.C.  Listen to podcast here.  

Looking for group tours to IAMDC or other Italian tours of DC?  Click here.  

CiaoDC will host a tour of the Italian American Museum with Liz DiGregorio on Tuesday, May 21, 1-2:30 p.m.  For more information, click here.

Celebrate Italian Songs and Lunch Sunday at Casa Italiana!

 

Join Holy Rosary Church on a journey through the regions of Italy in 15 songs—

Un Giro d'Italia in 15 canzoni​​.

 

Based on popular demand, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, Holy Rosary Church is hosting a Spring Concert entitled "Giro d'Italia in 15 Canzoni", travelling through the beautiful regions of Italy and singing the beautiful songs that depict those regions, its history, landscape and of course beautiful love lyrics.

 

Back in 2017, former Holy Rosary Church Pastor Father Ezio Marchetto embarked on a series of "Songs in my Suitcase" that continued each year through 2019 and then were suspended as a result of COVID. The pre-COVID anticipation was to continue with the next series of concerts.  With COVID behind us, we are so very happy to have had the full support of our current Pastor/Parochial Administrator, Father Walter Tonelotto, to commence the next series of concert's with the one scheduled for this coming Sunday.  A flyer for this program is attached for your convenience, and this concert has been announced for the last couple of months in Holy Rosary's weekly Bulletins, on our website, on our Facebook page, and in Voce Italiana.  The proceeds from this concert are to benefit Holy Rosary Church and the musicians and choir are all volunteering their time and talent towards this event.  The cost is $30 per person and includes lunch.

 

Giro d'Italia in 15 Canzoni

Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Casa Italiana

Concert and Lunch - Tickets $30.00

Call:202-638-0165 or visit www.holyrosarychurch.org to purchase tickets

CiaoDC Gets Down and Dirty with Ciao Italia's TV Host, Mary Ann Esposito on Her Latest Gardening Cook Book!

"Food is one of the foundations of the Italian culture...it's a bonding mechanism...it's love on a plate."

-Mary Ann Esposito, TV Host, Author, Chef

CiaoDC chats with Ciao Italia's TV Host, Mary Ann Esposito on her latest book release, Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook!  Learn the secrets to starting a garden; the Italian roots of cooking; and how to keep Italian traditions alive! Listen to CiaoDC podcast interview here.  

Plus, CiaoDC followers will receive 15% off Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook! when using code: CIAODC at check out!  

Recipe from Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook!

Here is a delectable and light tasting spring dish with shrimp and peas in a velvety lemon sauce.

Serves 4

Lemony Linguine with Shrimp and Peas

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 leek minced

1 garlic clove minced

Juice of 2 large lemons plus the zest

1/2 cup light cream

8 large boiled shrimp, cut lengthwise in half

1 cup fresh or frozen peas

1/2 pound linguine

Heat butter and olive oil in a large saute pan; add leek and cook slowly until it is soft and fragrant. Add garlic and cook until it softens. Stir in lemon juice and zest and cook slowly for one minute. Turn off heat.

Cook linguine until al dente; drain but reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water and add to sauce pan.

Slowly stir the cream into the sauce until well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. Reheat sauce over medium low heat; stir in the shrimp and peas. Add the linguine and toss well until all is blended and hot.

 

 

Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook!

 

www.ciaoitalia.com

Angel Studio's Film Cabrini is a Masterpiece and a Must See Film for All Americans

 

Mother Francesca Cabrini is sent to America to bring refuge to the impoverished Italian immigrants in New York City in the late 1800's.  She brings grit, entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering faith along with her journey creating an empire of hope to all immigrants.  This must see film is brought to you by the incredible producers of The Chosen, Angel Studios.  Plus, a pay it forward promotion is available for discerning viewers.  We hope you enjoy the movie!