February 2022 Newsletter

FEBRUARY 2022 NEWS Associazione Italo Americana FVG American Corner Trieste

February - Black History Month, Ukulele Club, Random Acts of Kindness. 2 Films in the American FIlm Series: Last Black Man in New York and Luce.   We are an associazione culturale.  Italian legislation mandates the Green Pass "Rafforzato" and Face Mask to enter the premises and to go to the theater. AIAFVG 60th Anniversary Documentary     Thanks to all who came to the Sala Luttazzi for our 60th Anniversary Documentary.  You can view the full documentary and all the interviews on our YouTube Channel.   Opening remarks from the Acting US Ambassador to Italy, interviews with members from the past and present.  60 years of history in 40 minutes.  Over 3 generations of Triestini have studied English with the Association and 2 generations have enjoyed the American Film Series.       AMERICAN FILM SERIES 2021/22         Join us for our 40th Season!  9 great films in English at Teatro dei Fabbri, via dei Fabbri 2/A - Trieste.   THURSDAY Shows at 10:00, 16:30,19:30  Mandatory: Green Pass "Rafforzato" & FFP2 Face Mask   Your MEMBERSHIP Card gives you FREE Entry to the movie. (If you forgot to pick up your card, don't worry.  We have your name on our registration list). Not a member yet? Pay by Cash at the Associazione or at the Fabbri on film day, or via Credit Card Online 24/7. 2 FILMS this MONTH!    3/02 The Last Black Man in San Francisco      17/02 - Luce        Coming in March: 24/03 - Falling and 31/03 - The United States vs. Billie Holiday   ENGLISH CLASSES Winter Session English Classes have begun and continue until the end of March.  Spring Session starts at the beginning of April. Courses for Children & Teens and for Adults.  Questions? Write an email to aiatriesteinfo@gmail.com and include your phone number.        American Corner Trieste   Free Events are posted on Facebook Pages, Instagram and our Blog.   The American Corner Library is open!  Monday - Saturday 9-12 and Tuesday and Thursday 17-19.  Please RETURN any items that you still have. Look at the American Corner Library Catalog. More online ties to the US.  Emma is our Virtual Library Intern studying for a Masters Degree in Library Science at the University of Texas, Austin. Emma is available to meet online with students and librarians to discuss her university and her studies.   Women's Book Club went online with the U.S. author Andrea Lee to discuss her novel Red Island House. February Theme: Black History Month Each February, the United States celebrates Black History Month. This annual observance recognizes the important achievements by African Americans in U.S. history.  In1976 President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”  01/02, 15/02 , 3 pm - Meet the Professor - Visiting Professor Eric Russell from UC Davis will meet University students for an informal chat about studying in the US and discuss his research.  11/02 & 25/02, 10 am -   English Conversation Club - Do you want to speak more and Improve your English?  Have a  Free 1 hour conversation with our American Facilitator. This is not a class.  Various topics.  Limited to 8 participants. Registration Requested on this LINK. Fridays from 4-6 pm - Teen Maker Space for Middle School and High School Students. 3D Printing, Electronics, Technology. with Adult Mentors.  Free. Registration is closed.  05/02, 12 noon - Ukulele Club  08/02, 11 am - Documentary Film - Mighty Uke - The Amazing Comeback of a Musical Underdog. Discover why so many people of different nations, cultures, ages, and musical tastes are turning to the ukulele to express themselves, connect with the past, and with each other. Watch it with us, or get an eLibraryUSA password and watch at home on Kanopy.  15/02 , 3 pm - Meet the Professor - Visiting Professor Eric Russell from UC Davis will meet University students for an informal chat about Academic Writing. Bring examples of your academic writing.   19/02, 12 noon - Ukulele Club 22/02, 10 am - Film - A Raisin in the Sun (1961) with Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee. 24/02, 8:30 pm - Women's Book Club - A Raisin in the Sun  by Lorraine Hansberry.      eLibraryUSA – Temporary Remote Access – Request your personal temporary access code today.  Read The New York Times, National Geographic, Oprah!  Watch documentaries free of charge in English.  American newspapers, magazines, videos, read and watch children’s books from BookFlix, resources and databases are available remotely only during the Covid-19 period (afterwards only at the American Corner). UKULELE CLUB!  Small, versatile, easy to play.  Open to all ages and all levels.  Join us.  Bring your Ukulele or borrow one for the meeting. Don't play yet? Sing along.  So much fun!  Believe us! First Meeting 05/02 and  Second Meeting 19/02 at 12.  Registration Requested.  Cultivate Kindness. Random Acts of Kindness Register yourself and your children for the Random Acts of Kindness Challenge and receive a certificate. Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17th.  Thank you!      ENGLISH TEACHER’S CORNER TESOL ITALY - Renew your Membership and participate in future Online English Language Improvement Courses for English Teachers.     Look at the Resources on American English at State for Educators and on Facebook – American English for Educators American English LIVE for Educators Series 13 begins January 19th through March 30th on Wednesdays at 8 am and 1 pm Eastern Time/Washington, DC. To participate, visit the American English for Educators Facebook Page.  Free. Take a FREE Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that will enhance your English language skills and specialized content knowledge!  English for Business and Entrepreneurship, English for Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM), English for Journalism,  English for Career Development, English for Media Literacy. The courses can be completed at your own pace and preferred time of day. Each course takes 10-15 hours to complete. STUDY in the US It's time to look at options for Fall 2023.  The Fulbright Italy Office offers many opportunities for graduate students.   The EducationUSA website is a valuable source for planning your studies in the US.   Were you a Fulbrighter or a USA Govt. Exchange Alumni?  We would LOVE to meet you!  Are you available to share your experiences with us.  Send us an email. Fulbright is celebrating 75 years of activity!  STAFF PICKS for the Month  Visiting Virtual Exhibits at: The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C.    Listening to The Life and Legacy of Sidney Poitier Podcast on Spotify.   Watching the Super Bowl LVI Learning how Hershey's Kisses are made.   Performing Random Acts of Kindness.     US CITIZENS  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country.  STEP allows you to enter information about your upcoming trip abroad so that the Department of State can better assist you in an emergency. STEP also allows Americans residing abroad to get routine information from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.   Vote from Abroad. Americans can vote. Wherever they are.  Now is the time to submit your 2022 Federal Post Card Application so you will receive absentee ballots for the entire year.     US Passport Renewal.  Check your expiration date to avoid surprises.  Adult passports can be renewed by mail.    Federal Benefits Unit. Contact the office in Rome via email for assistance related to Social Security, Benefits, Medicare.    US and International Special Days February: African American History Month  Feb 2: World Wetlands Day Feb 4: World Cancer Day  Feb 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science Feb. 14: Valentine's Day Feb 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day Feb 21: Presidents Day  Winter Office Hours Mon - Sat - 9-13, Mon - Fri 17-19

Black History Month 2022

 

February Theme: Black History Month

Each February, the United States celebrates Black History Month. This annual observance recognizes the important achievements by African Americans in U.S. history. In1976 President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

22/02, 10 am - Film - A Raisin in the Sun (1961) with Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee.

24/02, 8:30 pm - Women's Book Club - A Raisin in the Sun  by Lorraine Hansberry.  

Ukulele Club Trieste - 1st Meeting - Feb. 5, 2022 at 12

Hello Ukulele Fans!

We are ready to go with the Ukulele Club!  Music, fun, happiness and community in a very small, versatile and economic package!  The group language is English.  

First Meeting:  Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 12 

Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner 

Piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, 6 - Trieste - IT.

Online Registration Requested.

✔Green Pass Rafforzato and 😷Face Mask required.  

Second Meeting: Saturday, February 19th at 12. 

It is Free and Open to the Public. Based on availability.  All ages!  Invite friends.  Havel them register on our link to receive email updates and to be included in the WhatsApp group..    

To start, we will meet every other Saturday and see how it goes. 

Meeting 1

• Put on a smile!
• Bring your Ukulele (We have 2 Ukes that you can be borrowed during the meeting).
• Study the tututorial, Practice and be Ready to Play  "Three Little Birds" (Don't Worry) by Bob Marley. 

"Three Little Birds"  will be our theme song.  Even absolute beginners (like Karoline and Denise)  can learn this song using the tutorial in less than 1 hour.  If you already know how to play, or play the guitar, you'll learn it in 15 minutes.  

If you're feeling ambitious and have mastered Three Little Birds, try "Happy Together" by the Turtles.  It takes more skill, but Marino, who plays the guitar and picked up a Ukulele for the first time on Saturday, learned it during the tutorial video.  Happy Together is not required for meeting 1.  

We'll assign a new song for each meeting.  Don't worry, video tutorials and music will be provided..  

The Austin Ukulele Society in Austin Texas is our model.  Check out their web page including the Music Library and recorded Monthly meetings.  Look at their YouTube Channel . The Austin Ukulele Society started meeting 12 years ago, has been online for 2 years with an international following thanks to the internet.  Their in person monthly meetings in Austin had at least 140 participants of all ages.  

Don't have a Ukulele yet?  You can purchase them in order of price at: Tiger, Amazon.it, StrumentiMusicali net, Techno Music and Musicali Rossoni in Trieste.  If you know of more local vendors, let us know.  If you buy local, tell them that we sent you! 

Need more inspiration?  Watch the 3 min. trailer of The Mighty Uke.  Are you hooked?  Get an eLibraryUSA password and watch on Kanopy the full documentary The Mighty Uke: The Amazing Comeback of a Musical Underdog (80 min.)

NEW!  Go to the Sinfonico Honolulu Concert at Teatro Miela - Feb. 5th at 21:30 🠞MARCH 5th at 21:30.  8 Piece Uke Band from Livorno playing and singing Covers from the Nineties.  

Win a ticket to the concert!  Come to our Meeting on Feb. 5th and your name goes in the drawing! 4 tickets available.

Tip - When Uke Players go to a Uke Concert, they BRING their UKES and raise them like others raise the light on their cell phones!  

Here's the Article from Il Piccolo on February 4, 2022

  Happy Strumming! 

See you on February 5th!

Karoline and Denise - Your Uke Masters

Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste

Random Acts of Kindness 2022

Take the Random Acts of Kindness Challenge.

February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day, but we're making it last for the entire month of February.  

Open to EVERYBODY.  You do not need to be a member or a student with us.

Fill in this RANDOM ACTS of KINDNESS CHALLENGE FORM and become a KINDNESS AMBASSADOR.  

At the end of the month you will receive a certificate.  

Listen to the  SPOTIFY RANDOM ACTS of KINDNESS PLAYLIST.  

CERTIFICATES will soon be sent via email. 

Women's Book Club - January 27, 2022

Women's Book Club 

A very special opportunity to meet with the writer on Zoom.  

January 27, 2022 at 8:30 p.m.

The Red Island House by Andrea N. Lee.  

Andrea N. Lee

Please read the book and come ready to discuss!  

An American woman is married to an Italian in mid-life crisis.  His dream house in Madagascar becomes her nightmare.  

Andrea Lee  is an acclaimed American author, ia former staff writer for The New Yorker, and her writing has also appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Vogue, W, The New York Times Book Review,  Airmail.  The New Yorker and other publications.  

She has been living in Turin for many years and will join us via Zoom for this interesting meeting.  

Here's the link to the Reading Guide for Book Clubs, proposed by the author.  

A first for us with an author participating!

Andrea is in the US for this meeting so as an exception we will meet at 8:30 p.m.  We will post the Zoom link closer to the meeting date.  

Would you like to join us?  Ladies, please read the book.  

Are you new? Send a message to aia.fvg@gmail.com and we'll give you the ZOOM link.  

Dark Waters - 20/01/22 Film in English - American Film Series

 

DARK WATERS - January 20, 2022 at 10:00, 16:30, 19:30

American Film Series at Teatro dei Fabbri. 

Mandatory: 🟩Green Pass Rafforzato & 😷Face Mask FFP2 

20 January 2022 - DARK WATERS. Dir. Todd Haynes. Starring Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway. Drama. 2 h 6 min.

Based on a true story based on The New York Times magazine article "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare" by Nathaniel RIch. If you liked Erin Brockovich, this film is for you!

A corporate defense attorney (Mark Ruffolo) takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company (Dupont) that exposes a lengthy history of pollution.  He puts at jeopardy his career, his life, his family.  

So much better than watching a 📽 on your 💻 at home. 

📢 NEW SHOW TIMES!  10:00, 16:30 and 19:30

📌  At Teatro dei Fabbri - Via dei Fabbri 2/A - Trieste

2021/22 MEMBERS ONLY 

MEMBERSHIP FEES 2021/22 (unchanged forever!)

• €35 - Intero for Adults
  

• €25 - Ridotto for students over age 16, teachers and seniors +65
  

• Membership Validity: 1/09/2021– 31/08/2022
  

• Entry according to D.L. "Green Pass"

In addition to admission to the nine movies in the series, members can borrow Books, DVDs and Magazines from the American Corner Library, register for classes and participate in Members Only Events.

*The series was cancelled in 2020/21 due to Covid-19 Restrictions.

 MEMBERSHIPS CAN BE PURCHASED via

💳 CREDIT CARD  ONLINE at this LINK 

💶 CASH ONLY at Associazione Italo Americana FVG (We don't have POS)

RENEWING?  Bring your Membership Card from 2020/21 and we will update it. We can also do this if you pay online, but we will need your card to update. 

NEW MEMBER? Your personalized card will be ready 1 week after you pay (if you come in the morning, it will usually be ready in 10 min.)  If you pay online, remember to pass by the office and pick up your card before the 1st film.  If you forget, no problem, we have you on the list.  

ADDRESS and OFFICE HOURS:

Piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, 6 - Trieste- IT +39 040 630301  

Mon to Fri - 9-13 and Tue &Thu -17-19

aia.fvg@gmail.com    www.aia-fvg.blogspot.com 

📽  Upcoming FILM DETAILS:

3 February 2022 - The Last Black Man in San Francisco. Dir. Joe Talbot. Starring Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors. Drama. 2h 1 min.

17 February 2022 - Luce. Dir. Julius Onah. Starring Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer. Drama. 1 h 49 min.

24 March 2022 - Falling. Dir. Viggo Mortensen. Starring Viggo Mortensen, Lance Henriksen. Drama. 1 h 52 min.

31 March 2022 - The United States vs. Billie Holiday. Dir. Lee Daniels. Starring Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes. Biography. 2 h 10 min.

14 April 2022 - Free Guy. Dir. Shawn Levy. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer. Action/Comedy. 1 h 55 min.

5 May 2022 - The French Dispatch. Dir. Wes Anderson. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton. Comedy/Drama. 1 h 47 min.