CALENDAR OF EVENTS

This 4-part lecture series commemorates the late composer Ennio Morricone by examining his career through his unforgettable film soundtracks, from Sergio Leone’s spaghetti westerns to Hollywood films by Quentin Tarantino. Inspired by his biography “Ennio Morricone: In His Own Words”, these lectures will reflect on Morricone’s personal experiences as a composer for Italian and international […]

Join us for our NEW Villa Cucina cooking class series, and experience authentic Italian dishes with professional Chef, Luciano Schipano. Each week, Chef Schipano and his team will discuss new dishes in detail and provide step-by-step demonstrations. Participants will learn hands-on cooking techniques, how to best use essential ingredients and foolproof recipes to recreate for […]

Our popular music and dancing nights return! Join us every Wednesday at 7:00pm for our free social dancing nights with live musical performances!

Lecture 1 - Food Symbolism in Visual and Literary Arts Join Teresa Lobalsamo, Ph.D, on a four-part culinary tour of Italy as we explore the relationship between Italian food and culture, through art, literature, cinema, and our own histories. Savour the meanings behind foods depicted in masterpieces by Bellini and Caravaggio and delve into the significance of […]

Join us for our NEW Villa Cucina cooking class series, and experience authentic Italian dishes with professional Chef, Luciano Schipano. Each week, Chef Schipano and his team will discuss new dishes in detail and provide step-by-step demonstrations. Participants will learn hands-on cooking techniques, how to best use essential ingredients and foolproof recipes to recreate for […]

Our popular music and dancing nights return! Join us every Wednesday at 7:00pm for our free social dancing nights with live musical performances!