June 2024
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Thanks to a group of Italians and Italophiles, next year we’ll be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the chartering of the Dante Alighieri Society of Denver. Their foresight and leadership continues to ensure that the Society maintains and carries out its mission. Sadly, we recently lost one of our founding members, Gianfranco Marcantonio. With his passing, we have lost not only a patriarch but also a historian who dedicated much of his time to keeping, cataloging and sharing the history of the Dante Alighieri Society. In his honor, in honor of all the founders who went before him, and for those who are still with us, we will continue to “share and celebrate the richness of the Italian culture with the entire community”.
Grazie, John Giardino
PRIMA DOMENICA: June 2nd
In celebration of our rich Italian history, La Prima Domenica: Mass in Italian is on the first Sunday of the month. Breakfast served afterward in the Parish Hall. Dante Alighieri member, Anissa Madrill will be lectoring in Italian. All are welcome!
LOCATION: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Parish Hall
ADDRESS: 3549 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
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CULTURAL MEETING
VIVA VERDI: FRIDAY, JUNE 14 - 7:00 pm
(Please note earlier start time.)
The Risorgimento and the Composer
Program by Betsy Schwarm, noted classical music historian.
Giuseppe Verdi was Italy’s superstar composer of the 19th century. The Risorgimento was Italy’s decades-long drive toward independence and unity. What would bring together great music and revolutionary determination? Classical music historian Betsy Schwarm explores the subject. She’ll start with an encapsuled view of the Risorgimento and its major figures, then consider the operatic master’s involvement in the effort. What were Verdi’s own views? How did his music express those ideas? Why did the Italian people come to regard him as a musical spokesman? Betsy will bring the issue to life with a generous supply of music and videos.
LOCATION: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Parish Hall
ADDRESS: 3549 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
Refreshments and social time will follow.
DONNE DI MERITO AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2024
President John Giardino, Donne di Merito winner Jenna Capra, Vice-President Veronica GoodrichOur Society gathered to celebrate its annual Awards Luncheon on Sunday, May 5, and was proud to honor this year’s Donne di Merito recipient and to present scholarships to five outstanding university students who will be studying in Italy over the next year. Those attending enjoyed the fine cuisine and picturesque atmosphere of the renowned Mt. Vernon Canyon Club.
The 2024 Donne di Merito Award went to Jenna Capra, Editor and Publisher of Andiamo!, a monthly newspaper serving the Denver Metropolitan area. This publication not only promotes activities of local Italian-American organizations but also brings to life the vibrant contributions of Coloradoans of Italian heritage throughout the history of our State.
The Giulio Marcantonio Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Jocelyn Buenrostro from the University of Denver who will study in Florence this summer. Joining her at the Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici and also from the University of Denver will be Pippa Graham, winner of a Dante Alighieri Society Scholarship. Pascale Correa-Bruzzese from the University of Denver was awarded a Dante Alighieri Society Scholarship for a year-long study and internship at the University of Sant’Anna in Sorrento. Metropolitan State University student Daniel Ferraro received a DAS Scholarship to study in Florence with Academic Programs International for the spring of 2025, and Rachael Nelson from the University of Colorado at Boulder was awarded a DAS Scholarship for study at the Umbra Institute in Perugia for the coming fall semester.
This event is a highlight of the year’s activities and would not be possible without the support of all who have contributed to our scholarship fund. A special “thank-you” goes to members of the Scholarship Committee and to our Board for their hard work and continued support to make this occasion memorable for all who attended.
(From left to right) President John Giardino, Pippa Graham, Jocelyn Buenrostro, Pascale Correa-Bruzzese, Rachael Nelson, Daniel Ferraro, Scholarship Chairperson Pamela Marcantonio
ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES
Registration for the summer session of Dante Alighieri Society Italian language classes is now underway, and the deadline to register is June 10. Classes will begin on June 17, according to the class schedule now posted on the Society website. All classes are in-person and are taught in the Parish Office of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels will be offered and are taught by bilingual instructors who have significant experience teaching Italian. The cost is $130 for members, $160 for non-members. New students are welcome to join the Dante Alighieri Society when they register for classes. For questions, please contact Education Chairperson Anne Cucchi at
COST: $130 for members, $160 for non-members
LOCATION: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Parish Hall
ADDRESS: 3549 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
Buona Giornata
Photo courtesy of Ivana Cajina
STIPS ON ITALY by Tonya Clement
When I travel to Italy, I love that almost everywhere you go and from everyone you meet, you will receive a very nice greeting of "Buon giorno" or "Buona sera". I always respond by returning the exact words, which is fine and completely appropriate. However, sometimes you will hear "Buona gornata" or "Buona serata". These expressions are not simple greetings but can be translated as "Have a nice day" and "Have a nice evening".
What is the best way to respond to these expressions? Here are a few ideas:
- Grazie, altrettanto! (Thank you, and the same to you! or Likewise!)
- Anche a te! (To you as well)
- Anche a Lei! (To you as well, [if you do not know the person well])
- E a te/Lei! (And to you!)
So remember:
- Buon giorno = Good day, Hello (during the day)
- Buona giornata = Have a nice day. This is not a greeting but something you might say as you are taking leave of someone early in the day before you both start out.
The same difference exists between the following:
• Buona sera = Good evening, Hello (during the evening hours)
• Buona serata = Have a nice evening. This is not a greeting but something you might say as someone is heading out for the evening.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Dante Summer Picnic will be held in August this year. Save the date and plan on attending.
Date: August 11, 2024
Time: TBD
Where: Oakhurst Park West Pavilion, 9311 Lark Bunting Drive, Westminster, CO 80031
Details and Directions will be in the July edition of the Notiziario.
ITALIAN COMMUNITY CALENDAR
June 2024
June 2 (Sun) 9am – 11am - Prima Domenica: Mass in Italian
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3549 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
Mass In Italian followed by breakfast in the Parish Hall
June 6 (Thurs) 6:30-8:30pm - Russ Canino Live
3 Sons Italian Restaurant & Bar, 14805 W 64th Ave, Arvada, CO 80007
Call 303-455-4366 for reservations
June 8 (Sat) 6-10pm - Sons of Italy Lodge 2075 66th Anniversary Dinner Dance
5925 W 32nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
Tickets cost $50 for members, $55 for guests.
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June 14 (Fri) 7:00 pm - Viva Verdi: Dante Alighieri Society cultural event
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3549 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
June 15 (Sat) 12:30pm – 3:30pm - Calcio & Cocktails hosted by Filitalia Denver
Tap & Burger Belleview Station, 4910 S Newport St, Denver, CO 80237
Filitalia Denver is pleased to invite you to our first event, Calcio & Cocktails
Come and meet the Board of Directors, fellow members, and learn more about Filitalia International while cheering on the Azzurri as they take on Albania! Food and drink available for purchase. Bring a friend!
June 17 (Mon) - Dante Alighieri Summer Session of Italian Language Classes begin (see above for details)
June 30 (Sun) 12pm-5pm The Trentini Club Polenta Picnic
Tanglewood Park South, 13725 Denver W Cir, Lakewood, CO 80401
The Trentini Club will provide the polenta, you bring the accompaniments, paper products, drinks, and your club t-shirt. Please bring a dessert to share with others.
Sons of Italy, 5925 W 32nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
Tickets cost $50 for members, $55 for guests. Email
July 2024
July 4 (Thurs) 6:30-8:30pm - Russ Canino Live
3 Sons Italian Restaurant & Bar, 14805 W 64th Ave, Arvada, CO 80007
Call 303-455-4366 for reservations
July 7 (Sun) 6:30am – 3:00pm - Joe Ciancio 2024 Memorial Golf Tournament
Hyland Hills Golf Course, 9650 Sheridan Boulevard, Westminster, CO 80031
Hosted by OSIA Denver Lodge #2075
6:30 a.m. Check-in/Continental Breakfast
7:30 Shotgun Start
Lunch, raffle and prizes at the Sons of Italy Hall, 5925 W. 32nd Ave, Wheat Ridge
All proceeds will go to The DeAngelis Foundation
July 7 (Sun) 9am – 11am - Prima Domenica: Mass in Italian
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3549 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
Mass In Italian followed by breakfast in the Parish Hall.
July 20 (Sat) 5pm-10pm and July 21 (Sun) 4:00p-9:00pm 93rd Annual Bazaar
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
Join us for great Italian food, games, and more at one of North Denver's favorite bazaars!
July 21 (Sun) 2:30-4:00p - 130th Annual Feast Day Mass & Prosession
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211
In honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, our patroness, there will be a special Mass at 2:30PM, followed by a solemn procession through the streets of North Denver.
We hope you'll join us in celebrating this time-honored tradition.
**There will NOT be a 9AM or 11AM Mass on Sunday, July 21st. Instead, there will be a special Mass in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel's Feast Day at 2:30PM, followed by the Procession at 3:30PM.**
July 27 (Sat) 10am-3pm - Red Lion Run
Leprino Foods Company, 1830 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80211)
Hosted by Italians of America
Join us for the Red Lion Run Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show benefitting Food For Thought Denver. Registration fee is just $25 and if you pre-register online at https://italiansofamerica.org/red-lion-run, our first 100 registrants will receive a free meal ticket!
The Dante Alighieri Society of Denver exists to share and celebrate
the richness of the Italian culture and language with the entire community.
