Associazione Italo Americana del Friuli Venezia Giulia: January 2015

February 2015 Calendar - American Corner Trieste

February 2015 Newsletter - AIA FVG - American Corner Trieste

AIA-FVG / American Corner Trieste

FEBRUARY 2015

FEBRUARY … Black History Month, Valentine’s Day! We’ve got you covered. The theme for February is Black History Month. Documentaries, Speakers, Short Stories. If you haven’t seen our Dream Wall, we encourage you to come to the office and be inspired. Mom and Baby (0-3yrs) has taken off, as have Teen Club and Italian Conversation for Foreigners. Check our blog and Like our Facebook Page to keep track of all the appointments!

AIA FVG WINTER COURSES

ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES. There are still some openings available. You can start at any time.

FCE – Test Preparation for High School Students. A special course begins soon.

AIA FVG 2014/15 MEMBERSHIP!

You can still purchase your Memberships for 2014/15. The prices remain unchanged: €35 for the Regular Adult Membership and €25 for Students age 16 and over, Teachers and over age 65. To attend courses, the student (or their parent must) be a member. Membership is valid for checking out books, magazines, DVD’s and for the 2014/15 American Cinema Program in the Original Version at Cinema dei Fabbri from October until May. Membership is valid one school year and must be renewed annually. You can register at any time. We are no longer selling Memberships at the Cinema. Come to the office to register.

MEMBERSHIP CARDS - If you haven’t done so yet, please pick up your final membership cards in the office during our office hours: Monday to Friday 4-7 pm and Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9 am until noon.

AMERICAN FILM SERIES – Cinema Dei Fabbri, Shows at 2, 4, 6:30 and 9 pm – MEMBERS ONLY

Feb 12 - MUD (drama 130 min.) Drama. Starring: Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland. Two young boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the vigilantes that are on his trail and to reunite him with his true love.

MADE FOR EACH OTHER –Monday nights at 8 pm – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Made for Each Other is back for 6 consecutive Mondays. All projections in the Original Version. Comparative TV / Cinema to the max with Professor Leonardo Buonomo giving the background and introduction. 3 Themes: Dracula, Brothers, Caped Crusader
Feb. 2 Dracula Starring Bela Lugosi (1931)

Feb. 9 Frasier. TV Series. Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce (1993-2004)

Feb 16 The Brothers McMullen. Edward Burns. Jack Mulcahy, Edward Burns (1995).

Feb 23 Batman. TV Series. Adam West, Burt Ward (1966-68)

Mar 2 Batman Returns. Tim Burton. Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito (1992).

TUESDAY MORNINGS at the American Corner

Feb. 10- 10:30am – SHARING AND RELAXING IN ENGLISH – How are things going? Let’s reflect and talk. Gestalt Method.

Feb. 17- 10am - TUESDAY COFFEE BREAK– Have a cup of coffee and some great conversation.

Feb. 24, 10am – SHORT STORY CLUB - The story for the month is AM I BLUE? by Alice Walker. You’ll find the story on the above link.

THURSDAY AMERICAN EXPERIENCE at 10 am. –OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Black History Month

Feb. 5 – Underground Railroad (PBS 2012, 60 min). Will Still risked his life to help 800 people escape slavery.

Feb. 12 – Tuskegee Airmen (PBS 1995, 106 min). African American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest US fighter groups in World War II

Feb. 19 - When I Rise – (PBS 2010, 74 min.) Barbara Smith Conrad, became an international opera star, despite the color of her skin in Texas in the 1950’s.

Feb. 26 – The March (Documentary 2013, 60 min). The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom with the Martin Luther King “I have a dream speech”

Feb. 19, 6 pm GUEST SPEAKER: The Civil Rights Movement –OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

DONIGAN MERRITT reads from his book BLOSSOM.

Donigan Merritt has an MFA from the Iowa Writers Workshop and has published seven novels, including "Possessed by Shadows" (Other Press, 2005), "The Common Bond" (Other Press, 2008), and “Blossom” (2011). “Blossom” paints a picture of the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement in southern Arkansas. The protagonist, David Early, returns to the small southern town of Blossom after a 20 year absence when his father dies. In a series of flashbacks, he remembers the struggles with racism after he takes a stand with the town's African-American community in its first pro-integration protest--causing him guilt and putting his life in danger. This book is about the Deep South, about long memories and our inability to escape our personal histories.

WOMEN’S SPACE:

WINE, CHEESE and BOOKS – February 19^th at 8 pm

The Book of the Month is ORPHAN TRAIN by Cristina Baker Kline. Monthly meetings are held in different venues each month. Want to participate? For details, send an e-mail to aia.fvg@gmail.com.

ANYBODY interested in a BOOK CLUB for MEN? A few men have expressed interest in starting BEER and BOOKS, a Book Club for Men in English. If you are interested, drop us an e-mail.

ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP for ITALIAN LANGUAGE LEARNERS – Open to the Public

January was so successful, that we have split into 2 groups meeting every week:

Every TUESDAY 11-12 – Italian Conversation for MOMS with BABIES (0-3yrs)

Every THURSDAY 11-12 – Italian Conversation for ADULTS (WITHOUT Babies)

Make sure that you get the right day! Start to speak. No stress. No charge. Don’t worry about making mistakes! The group is facilitated by Cristina and Giulia, volunteer Italian language instructors. Help and advice on practical everyday Italian. What is an Etto? Capo in B? How do I communicate with my Internet carrier? Going shopping, etc. P.S. The Mom and Baby group is very Baby Friendly, the instructor is also a Mom.

MOM and BABY (0-3) PLAYGROUP in ENGLISH – Open to the Public

Every THURSDAY from 10:30-12. Bring your baby. Hang out with other moms. Speak English. Get out of the house!

FRIDAY NIGHTS – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

AC TC – American Corner Teen Club meets every Friday afternoon from 5- 7 pm. Open to all Middle and High School Students. On the Highway to Teen Club. Jr. Volunteering, Games, Films, Lego Mindstorms, Karoake – The sky’s the limit! This year we will do more Teen Coding and Video Producing.

Feb. 13 – VALENTINE DOUBLE FEATURE - American Corner Trieste – Open to the Public

4pm – LOVE STORY (1970, 99 min.) Ryan O’Neal, Ali McGraw in their prime in this tear jerker.

6pm – HAROLD & MAUDE (1971, 91 min.) Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Cult Classic.

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT – Open to the Public

Feb. 27 - 5 pm – CLOUDY with a CHANCE OF MEATBALLS (Animation, 2009, 90 min.) A town where food falls from the sky like rain. Bring your kids, see the movie and go for a pizza afterwards!

AMERICAN CORNER TRIESTE – Programs, consultation of the library, public internet access computers, and Wi-Fi are always free and open to the public. It’s a great place to study, meet friends, bring your kids. The US Department of State has granted us a Gold Standard rating in terms of programs, facilities, services! In addition to our regular library, we also feature and Education Advising Section, Children’s Corner Library and Women’s Space.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Remember that we are a volunteer organization. We are looking for people to work in the afternoons at the Front Desk, manage library checkouts, mentors for teens and a variety of other roles. Contact us! We’ll keep you busy!

See you in the Association!

What's Up? Jan. 26-30th - America Corner Trieste

What's Up - Jan. 26 - 30, 2015 at American Corner Trieste.
All Events Free and Open to the Public.
Monday 8 pm - Made for Each Other - Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Tuesday 10 am - Short Story Club - To Build a Fire - Jack London
Thursday 10 am - American ...Experience - Short Film - To Build a Fire
Thursday 10:30 am - Mom and Baby Play Group
Thursday 11 am- Italian Language Learner Conversation Group
Friday - 5 pm - AC TC - American Corner Teen Club
Friday - 5 pm - Family Film - Balto

Made for Each Other - Buffy the Vampire Slayer - January 26th - 8 pm

Made for Each Other is back with 6 great appointments.
All projections in the Original Version.
Free and Open to the Public.
Comparative TV / Cinema to the max with Professor Leonardo Buonomo giving background and introduction.

Monday nights at 8 pm at American Corner Trieste. Free and Open to the Public

First Theme: VAMPIRES
26 /01/ 2015 Buffy the Vampire Slayer. TV Series. Sarah Michelle Gellar (1997-2003). Buffy spends her life killing vampires and demons, wth a litte help from her friends.
2 /02/ 2015 Dracula. Dir. Tod Browning. Starring Bela Lugosi (1931)

Count Dracula arrives in England and Mina is his beautiful prey.

BROTHERS - Fratelli

9 /02/ 2015 Frasier. TV Series. Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce (1993-2004) Dr. Frasier Crane, Radio Host and Psychiatrist, moves back home to Seattle and lives with his father.

16 /02/ 2015 The Brothers McMullen. Dir. Edward Burns. Jack Mulcahy, Edward Burns (1995). Three Catholic Irish American brothers from Long Island, deal with their problems in love, marriage and infidelity.

THE CAPED CRUSADER - Batman

23 /02/ 2015 Batman. TV Series. Adam West, Burt Ward (1966-68)

Batman and Robin fight crime in Gotham City in this parody of the famous comic.

2 /03/ 2015 Batman Returns. Dir. Tim Burton. Con Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito (1992). Only Batman can stop the Penguin in Gotham City. Catwoman has her own agenda.

AC TC - American Corner Teen Club - Jan 26, 5 pm

AC TC - American Corner Teen Club
Every Friday 5 to 7 pm at American Corner Trieste

Free and Open to All Middle School and High School Students. On the highway to Teen Club.

Make, Create, Code, Hang Out in English!

We're working on a Flashmob, coding, cooking, video film making.

To Build a Fire - Jack London - Jan. 25th and 27th - 10 am.

Short Story Club and Thursday American Experience at American Corner Trieste

This month the theme is: Man vs. Nature.
Jack London's 1908 Short Story: "To Build a Fire Takes" us to the Yukon, Alaska.
A man and his dog on their own in the snow. . . in a blizzard. . . -50°C . . . Will he make it to camp? Will his fire save him?

Jan. 27th - 10am - Discussion of the Short Story "To Build a Fire" . Here is the link to the story.

Jan 29th - 10 am - Projection of the Short Film "To Build a Fire" - (1969, 55 min) with the narration of Orson Welles.

Mom and Baby (0-3 yrs) Play Group in English- Jan 25th - 10:30-noon

Mom and Baby (0-3 yrs) Play Group at American Corner Trieste.

Free and Open to all Moms (and even Dads) and their babies / toddlers ages 0-3yrs.

The Group meets every other week on Thursdays from 10:30 to noon. Are you expecting? You're more than welcome to participate!

Meet some parents. Speak English. Get out of the house! It's all good.

Italian Learner Conversation Group - Jan 29th, 11 am

Italian Learner Conversation Group
Every Thursday from 11am - noon at American Corner Trieste.

We had such a nice group last week, that we have decided to meet EVERY Thursday at 11am.

Free of Charge, No Stress, No Homework.
Moderated by Cristina and Giulia, Italian for Foreigners Instructors.
Practical Italian, Advice on making your life in Trieste easier. No question is stupid: How do I get a cell phone contract? What is an "etto"? How do order a cappuccino - and get it served in a cappuccino cup with lots of foamed milk? What's a "Cappo in B"?

Family Film Night - Balto - Jan. 30th - 5pm

Family Date Night at American Corner Trieste

Come on down. Bring the kids for Family Date Night. Free Film - Open to the Public.

The Last Friday of Each Month. January 30, 2015 - 5 pm

BALTO - Animation.
Balto, half husky and half wolf saves the day in Nome Alaska.

Happy Ending!

I Have A Dream Wall

The Dream Wall is filling up! Today we had students from the Codermatz and the Corsi Middle Schools. They had some great dreams.Come in. You can add your dreams all week long.

Here is the link to the photos from today.

What's Up - January 19th- 23rd

A WHOLE LOT going on this week at American Corner Trieste!
All Events Free and Open to the Public.

Monday, Dream Day - Films and Activities for Schools
Tuesday , Coffee Break
Wednesday - State of the Union, President Barack Obama
Thursday - Into the Wild - Film American Experience:
Thursday - New! Italian Learner Conversation Group - Let's chat in Italian - for I. L.L. (Italian Language Learners). Free. No stress, No grades. Facilitated by Cristina and Giulia - Italian Instructors for Foreigners
Friday - AC TC - Teen Club - Making Burgers ( And eating them too!) With Joe. Send an e-mail to reserve so we have enough supplies. aia.fvg@gmail.com

I have a dream day - Jan. 19th, all day long

DREAM DAY

January 19th is Martin Luther King day. We are celebrating him with:

Dream Wall - Write your dream directly on our wall. Be inspired, Be an inspiration.

Film Series - 3 great biographical films dealing with people who realized their dreams in the face of adversity.

Activity for Middle and High Schools about Civil Rights.

All activities Free and Open to the Public.

Schools should send an email reservation to aia.fvg@gmail.com with the request and the number of students attending.

Coffee Break - Jan. 20th, 10am - noon

Our monthly American Corner Trieste appointment with Great Conversation in English naturally and a cup of Coffee.
Open to the Public.

Next Tuesday, Jan. 27th - Short Story Club - To Build a Fire by Jack London

The State of the Union - Wed. Jan. 21st - 11am-noon

The State of the Union Message, President Barack Obama - Wednesday, Jan. 21st . 11- 12 pm

The State of the Union is an annual address presented before a joint session of Congress and held in the House of Representatives Chamber at the U.S. Capitol. The address not only reports on the condition of the nation, but also allows the president to outline his legislative agenda and national priorities to Congress.

Free and Open to the Public.

Into the Wild - Thursday, Jan. 22, 10 - 12 am

American Experience - Man vs. Nature

A film this week and a Short Film next week. Open to the Public.

Into the Wild - (Film 2007 - Biography, Drama)

After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.
Next Thursday: To Build a Fire - Short Film, Orson Welles, narrator.

Italian Learner Conversation Group - Thursday, Jan. 22nd, 11-noon

Free Italian Learner Conversation Group at American Corner Trieste.

Open to Italian Language Learners. Open to the Public.
Meeting every 2 weeks.

Practice your Italian Conversation. No stress, No grades. No charge.

Cristina and Giulia, Italian Second Language Teachers will be your moderators.

American Corner Teen Club - Making (and Eating) Burgers! - Jan. 23rd, 5-7 pm

AC TC - American Corner Teen Club
This Friday we're Making Burgers - and eating Burgers too!
Jan. 23rd - From 5-7pm

Come on down. Open to all Middle School and High School students.

Send us an e-mail if you want to participate.
We want to have enough food for everybody.

Every Friday from 5-7 pm . Open to the Public. Free of Charge.

Making, Creating, Coding, Hanging Out ... in English

I Have a Dream - For Schools - Jan 19, 2015 from 12-1

I have a dream ... Day at American Corner Trieste / Associazione Italo Americana FVG
FREE PROGRAM for Schools - Upon reservation - Please state the number of students attending aia.fvg@gmail.com

For the complete calendar of Free Events for Dream Day on January 19th - including films:
12 years a Slave, The Pursuit of Happyness, 42: The Legend of Jackie Robinson,
Go to our link.

Made for Each Other 2015 - starting Jan. 26th at 8 pm

Made for Each Other is back with 6 great appointments. Comparative TV / Cinema to the max with Professor Leonardo Buonomo giving background and introduction.
Monday nights at 8 pm at American Corner Trieste. Open to the Public
All projections in the Original Version.

Mom and Baby Playgroup (0-3 yrs) in English - Jan. 15th 10:30-12

Mom and Baby Playgroup in English.

Open to the Public at American Corner Trieste.

Bring your baby or toddler, meet some other moms.

Every other Thursday from 10:30 - noon.

We have a baby changing station and a quiet place to nurse.

AC TC - American Corner Teen Club - Every Friday 5-7 pm

AC TC - American Corner Teen Club

Every Friday 5-7 pm at American Corner Trieste

On Highway to Teen Club

Open to all Middle and High School Students

Make, Create, Hangout in English

Fruitvale Station - Jan 15, 2014 at 4,5,6:30 and 9 pm

American Film Series at Cinema dei Fabbri - Via dei Fabbri 2/A

FRUITVALE STATION (2013, 85 min.) Drama
The story of Oscar Grant III, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident, who crosses paths with friends, enemies, family, and strangers on the last day of 2008.

Members Only. If you're not a member you can become a member directly at the Cinema on Cinema Day or in our Office during Office Hours.

What does Membership cost and what does it get you? Click on the link.
Director: Ryan Coogler
Writer: Ryan Coogler
Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer

Next Movies in the American Film Series:

12/02/2015 - MUD
05/03/2015 - Enough Said
26/03/2015 - Decoding Annie Parker
23/04/2015 - Love is Strange
15/05/2015 - St. Vincent

I Have a Dream Day January 19, 2015

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - I have a dream Day
January 19, 2015

I have a dream day at American Corner Trieste

All Activities Open to the Public.

noon-1 pm- Activities reserved for Schools upon request - aia.fvg@gmail.com

9 -11:30am - 12 YEARS A SLAVE- Film- Academy Award Winner 2014

12-1 - I HAVE a DREAM - Program and Dream Wall - Reserved for Schools - upon request to aia.fvg@gmail.com

3-5:30pm - THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS, Film with Will Smith

6-8:30pm- 42: AN AMERICAN LEGEND- The story of baseball player Jackie Robinson Film. with Harrison Ford and Chadwick Stokes.

Man vs. Nature - January 2015 at American Corner Trieste

The theme for the Month of January at American Corner Trieste is Man Vs. Nature. Documentaries, Films, Short Stories, Family Date Night, Library Section. All Events Open to the Public.

Jan. 15 - 10- 11 am - Alone in the Wilderness. The true story of a man who lived for 30 years on his own in Alaska, upon his retirement.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437806/

Jan. 22nd 10-12 am- Into the Wild - Film - True story of Christopher McCandless, who abandons his possessions and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness . http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758758/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Jan. 27th 10-11 am - Short Story Club - To Build a Fire by Jack London http://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/build-fire-and-other-stories#child-356

Jan. 29th - 10-11 am - To Build a Fire - Film Version of Short Story by Jack London - narrated by Orson Welles. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2629506/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Jan. 30th - 5-7 pm - Family Date Night Film - Balto - Balto, a Husky saves the day in Klondike.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112453/

What's up - Jan. 12- 16th

Here's our calendar for the week.

New activity:

Thursday 10:30-noon - Mom and Baby Playgroup. All Moms with Kids age 0-3 are welcome! Open to the Public.

AC -TC - American Corner Teen Club - Today!

See you today - Friday, Jan. 9th from 5-7 (and all other Fridays) for AC TC - American Corner Teen Club.
Open to all Middle and High Schoolers. Open to the Public.
On the Highway to Teen Club. Coding, Making Creating.

January 2015 Calendar

January 2015 Newsletter

JANUARY 2015 - NEWSLETTER

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We’re back after a long holiday break. Everybody’s batteries are recharged and we’re ready to go! Here is a video with the highlights of 2014. Thanks for being part of it! Classes start again and we’re full of ideas. The American Corner Theme for the month is Man vs. Nature. Look for theme related Documentaries, Short Story Club and Family Date Night. Our Dream Wall will be inspirational. Get involved! Arrivederci e Grazie to Gabrielle, our “Chef in Residence” for the past year, who is heading back to the US.

WINTER ENGLISH COURSES

Registration is still open for Winter 2015 Courses. Here are the links for courses for ADULTS and for MATERNA, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL. Something for all ages and all levels. Click here to learn more about how our courses work. We plan a course especially for dyslexic children. If you’re interested, send an email to aiats.course@gmail.com

AIA FVG 2014/15 MEMBERSHIP!

MEMBERSHIP CARDS Please pick up your final membership cards in the office during our office hours: Monday to Friday 4-7 pm and Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 am until noon.

AMERICAN FILM SERIES – Cinema Dei Fabbri, Shows at 2, 4, 6:30 and 9 pm – MEMBERS ONLY

Jan. 15^th FRUITVALE STATION (2013 – 85 min.) Drama. Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer. The purportedly true story of Oscar Grant III, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident, who crosses paths with friends, enemies, family, and strangers on the last day of 2008. Sundance Film Festival - Grand Jury Prize.

TUESDAY MORNINGS at the American Corner

Jan. 13^th10- 12 am. – SHARING AND RELAXING IN ENGLISH – How are things going? Let’s reflect and talk.

Jan 20^th 10- 12 am. - TUESDAY COFFEE BREAK – 10-12 – Have a cup of coffee and some great conversation.

Jan. 27th, 10-11 am – SHORT STORY CLUB - The story for the month is To Build a Fire by Jack London. You’ll find the story on the above link.

THURSDAY AMERICAN EXPERIENCE at 10 am. –OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Man vs. Nature – Survival in the Wilderness at American Corner Trieste

Jan. 15^th - Alone in the Wilderness (Documentary 2004, 57 min) Dick Proenneke, retired, moved to Alaska and lived a solitary pioneer lifestyle for 30 years.

Jan. 22^nd – Into the Wild (Film 2007, 148 min) True story of Christopher McCandless, who abandons his possessions and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.

Jan. 29^th – To Build a Fire (Film 1969, 50 min). Based on the classic Jack London short story. Narrated by Orson Welles.

WINE, CHEESE and BOOKS – January 15th at 8 pm

An Italian author this month: Elena Ferrante’s The Days of Abbandonment. Monthly meetings are held in different venues each month. Want to participate? For details, send an e-mail to aia.fvg@gmail.com.

DREAM WALL for Martin Luther King’s Birthday – Open to the Public

Jan 19^th all day from 10 am – 7 pm . Write your dream on our Dream Wall (up all week long). Be inspired and inspirational. View our Video program of films and documentaries dedicated to Civil Rights. Stay as long as you like. Bring your class. Program details coming soon.

STATE of THE UNION, President Obama – Open to the Public

Wed, Jan. 21^st, 11-noon. The annual message of the President to the Joint Session of the United States Congress.

NEW - MOM and BABY (0-3) PLAYGROUP – Open to the Public

Thursday January 15^th and 29^th from 10:30-12. Bring your baby. Hang out with other moms.

NEW - ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP for ITALIAN LANGUAGE LEARNERS – Open to the Public

Thursday, Jan. 22^nd from 11-12. A conversation group for Italian learners. Start to speak. No stress. Don’t worry about making mistakes! The group is facilitated by Cristina and Giulia, volunteer Italian language instructors.

FRIDAY NIGHTS

FRIDAY FAMILY DATE NIGHT – Open to the Public

Jan. 30th, 5-7 pm – BALTO (Animation, 1995, 74 min.) Half Husky and Half Wolf, Balto saves the day in Nome, Alaska. Bring your kids, see the movie and go for a pizza afterwards!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

See you in the Association! Have a great 2015!

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