Membership in The Associazione Italo Americana FVG


Hi!  Welcome! Become a Member of the Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste. We are not just a film club.  Since 1961 we have been offering a full immersion experience in English for all ages, without leaving Trieste.

First things first...
How much does it cost to be come a member?
€25 for "Ridotto":  Students (over age 16), Teachers, and 65 years and older
€35 for "Intero" :  Regular Adult Membership
How do I become a member?
You can come by our office and fill in our membership form, or register directly at Cinema dei Fabbri on American Film Night.  We are located in Piazza S. Antonio, 6 - Trieste - tel: 040 63 03 01, aia.fvg@gmail.com.  Office Hours: Monday to Friday 4-7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9-noon.

How can I pay?
We accept Cash, Checks, IBAN (if you pay by IBAN please specify in the request your first and last name and that is for Iscrizione Socio 2013/14).  Bring a print of your IBAN Payment when you fill in your form to receive your membership card and your receipt. 
Our IBAN is:  IT49A0200802290000005261887 - Associazione Italo Americana FVG.

How long is my membership valid?
Membership lasts for 1 school year from October until September. You must renew each year. 

What do I get with my Membership?
- American Film Series (in English) at the Cinema dei Fabbri - 9 films (Nov - May)
- Made For Each Other Comparative TV / Film Series with Commentary by Prof. Leonardo Buonomo at the in our Multi-Media Room at the Associazione Italo Americana - 10 appointments episodes (Jan - Apr)
- Use of our fantastic American Corner Library - with over 5,000 books, 1,000 DVD's, magazines available in lending.  We are also a great place to study if you are downtown.
- Children's Corner Library and I Love Reading Competitions
- Wi Fi Zone
- Thursday Coffee Break - 2nd Thursday of each month 10- noon - Open to the Public
- Friday American Experience - An American documentary or speaker each Friday (Sept.-Apr.) - Open to the Public
-TGIF - Thank God it's Friday Aperitivo - 3rd Friday of each month 7 -9 pm.  Ethnic food with a contribution for cover food costs and BYOB (Bring your own Bottle (drinks)).  Children welcome.
- Saturday Storytime - Classic tales read to children of members by a mother tongue and a related activity (Jan-Mar), Storytime Light in the Summer
- Registration to take one of our English Courses - for all levels, ages and interests
- Registration for American Cooking School - (Feb-Mar-Apr)
- Monthly e-mail newsletter with an update on all of the activities for the month
- Invitations to our special cultural events - TGIF, Guest Speakers, Conferences, Halloween, Election Night, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, and anything else that comes up!

Can I go to the American Film Series if I am not a member?
Sorry, you have to be a member.  We cannot sell single tickets.

Can my partner go to the movies too?
Of course, but they have to become a member.

When is the first film?
Thursday, November 17th with showtimes at 2,4,6:30, 9 p.m. - 42  - Starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford.

Where is the list of Films?
Here it is...
THIRTY-THIRD ENGLISH-LANGUAGE
AMERICAN FILM SERIES
Cinema dei Fabbri -Via dei Fabbri  2/A - Trieste
Showtimes:  14, 16, 18:30, 21
14 November 2013  Silver Linings Play Book. Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert DeNiro, 2012.
28 November 2013  Searching for Sugar Man. Dir. Malik Benjelloul. Starring Steven “Sugar” Segerman, Dennis Coffey. Oscar, best documentary, 2013.
5 December 2013  ParaNorman. Dir. Chris Butler, Sam Fell. Starring Kodi Smith-McPhee, Casey Affleck, Elaine Stritch. Oscar nomination, best animated feature, 2013.
16 January 2014  The Sessions. Dir. Ben Lewin. Starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy.  Oscar nomination, best actress in a supporting role, 2013.
EXTRA FILM
23 January 2014 Star Trek Into Darkness 2013, 135 min - Shows at 3,6,9 this time only!
13 February 2014  The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Dir. Stephen Chboski. Starring Logan Lerman, Paul Rudd. Independent Spirit Awards, best first feature, 2013.
6 March 2014  Flight. Dir. Robert Zemeckis. Starring Denzel Washington, John Goodman. Oscar nominations, best actor in a leading role; best writing, original screenplay, 2013.
20 March 2014  Blue Jasmine. Dir. Woody Allen. Starring Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Sally Hawkins.
17 April 2014  The Butler. Dir. Lee Daniels. Starring John Cusak, Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey.
15 May 2014  Saving Mr. Banks. Dir. John Lee Hancock. Starring Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson.

When you become a member, you receive a booklet with a complete listing of all of our events and activities. We will also remind you each month with our newsletter and include the titles and a summary on our blog and on facebook

In case you were wondering, we are a volunteer run non-profit association.  We have over 60 volunteers!  Become a volunteer.

See you in the Association!  and at the movies, and at a conference, and in class, and at coffee break, and....

More questions?  Give us a call or pass by. aia.fvg@gmail.com, 040 63 03 01, 349 8 66666 7