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Presented by Professor Joseph Spedaliere, the Antologia del cinema italiano lecture/film-viewing/discussion series will shine a light on the golden age of Italy’s greatest contribution to cinema, il Neorealismo of the 1940s and the postwar period. Registration fee includes all four films/classes, Tasting of regional foods, wine and coffee. Classes may not be purchased separately. Starting with the innumerable contributions of the pre-Christian Etruscan and Latin civilizations, Italy has made – and continues to make – its indelible mark on world culture. Influencing almost every sector of human development and expression, the Italian genius is ubiquitously evident. With its incomparable heritage of millennial artistic splendor, early 20th Century Italy was destined to add even greater glory to its cultural patrimony. Through its innovative contributions to the newborn medium of movie-making, Italian directors, screenwriters, actors, technicians, et al. were able to elevate the moving picture to an art form admired and imitated throughout the world.

Make Italian cookies filled with assorted jams or chocolate hazelnut spread that are shaped just like your favorite savory ravioli. Antipasto and wine are included! In this class you will learn how to make a classic Italian Sweet Dough, Pasta Frolla, and then use it to shape the cookies. We will bake the cookies in class and everyone will go home with a recipe and a sampling of cookies. To register visit: https://www.wiccny.org/event-details/ravioli-dolce-with-tina-zaccardi