October 9 Celebrating Friulian Language
If there’s one thing I’m proud of it’s my rich Friulian heritage. And I must say we had so much fun with these signs last night at the launch of the Famee Furlane’s Language & Culture Course. Officially recognized by both Italy and the European Union as an OFFICIAL language, Friulian will now be taught at the Famee Furlane Club of Toronto starting October 16th. For those of you who have never heard of this Italian subculture, the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia lying in northeastern Italy embodies a myriad of wonderful customs. The best part? Vaughan UNOFFICIALLY speaks 100 languages now!
Famee Furlane Club of Toronto - Vaughan
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| Host Mattia Bello |
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| Victoria, Mayor Bevilacqua, Matthew Melchior, Mattia and Tony Monaco |
October 17 Renaissance Awards Gala
It was here that the Italian Canadian community honoured its best. Held at the Riviera Parque and presented by the Amici Museum, Canadian Italian Heritage Foundation together with the National Congress of Italian Canadians – Toronto District the evening’s ceremony recognized the contributions made by outstanding individuals and organizations.
Riviera Parque - Vaughan
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| NCIC President Fabio Gesufattto, Recipient Carmela Liparoti and Minister Julian Fantino |
November 2 Festa d'Autunno
This has to be one of the best culinary events I've attended!! Over 700 famished foodies showed up at the 17th Annual Festa Gastronomica d’Autunno on Nov 2nd.. Hosted by the Association of Italian Chefs of Canada the extravaganza featured over 30 different restaurants, wine distributers, food importers and suppliers from across the GTA. Auguri to my friend and Furlan paesan Gianni Ceschia on a job well done
RIviera Parque - Vaughan
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| Ralph Chiodo and Mirella Colaricci |
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| Chef Gianni Ceschia |
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| Organizer Alessandra Piccolo |
November 6 Vaughan Film Festival Media Launch
I still can't stop thinking about the 3rd Annual Vaughan Film Festival Media Launch. I am both amazed and moved by the amount of support we're receiving from the community As Media Relations Director for the Festival I’d like to thank all of our generous sponsors, media and friends who came out to Vaughan City Hall that evening. With the assistance of our incredible emcee Suhanna Meherchand (CBC News) we announced the VFF Talking Film Campaign, year-round student initiatives including the date for the upcoming festival- MAY 25th – 28th, 2015. Congrats to those who won Festival Screening and Awards Show tickets. It was also great to be on-stage…my first time speaking at City Hall (apologies to City employees who heard me singing "Piano Man" during mike testing heheheee!!!!!) .
For more VFF info and how you can enter the Talking Film Campaign visit http://www.vaughanfilmfestival.com/
For more VFF info and how you can enter the Talking Film Campaign visit http://www.vaughanfilmfestival.com/
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| Suhanna Meherchand and our volunteers |
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| Nail biter! |
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| Mark Pagliaroli and Antonio Ienco (founders of VFF) with Suhanna Meherchand |
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| Alessandra Piccolo, Nadia Cerelli, Councillor Marilyn Iafrate, Elvira Caria, Councillor Deb Schulte |
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| Minister Steven Del Duca, Alessandra Piccolo, Councillor Tony Carella, Suhanna Meherchand and Fabio Gesufatto |
November 15 62nd Annual President's Ball
Humility, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful qualities any human can possess. Other than determination, vision and integrity, humility was the common denominator I found in all four honourees of the 62nd Annual CIBPA President’s Ball - Awards of Excellence. I can't tell you how touched I was by their sincere and heartfelt speeches!
Honoured with the President’s Award was CEO of CHIN Radio/TV LENNY LOMBARDI who through his steadfast dedication continues the legacy left by his late father – multicultural patron, Johnny Lombardi. The Professional Excellence Award was presented to GREG SORBARA for his exemplary political career. The inspirational DIANE DUPUY, President and founder of Famous PEOPLE Players, was given the Community Leader Award. Finally, receiving the Business Excellence Award for their achievement in numerous construction and development enterprises was the CORTELLUCCI FAMILY who dedicated the award to all Italian families who contributed to the fabric of Canadian society.
*Thank you to Luca Viorel and YOUR AD ONLINE for some of these awesome shots! A sincere thanks to the CIBPA of Toronto.
Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex - Toronto
Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex - Toronto
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| Pal Di Iulio (Villa Charities) and the new Consul General of Italy, Giuseppe Pastorelli |
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| Minister Steven Del Duca, Professional Excellence Award recipient Greg Sorbara, Business Excellence Award recipient Mario Cortellucci, Vaughan MayorMaurizio Bevilacqua, CIBPA President Eddy Burello, President's Award recipient Lenny Lombardi and Honourary Chair Ralph Chiodo Ginesia Cortellucci |
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| Award recipient Greg Sorbara with CIBPA President Eddy Burello, Lou Panacci and Frank Strippoli |
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| Ralph Chiodo (Active Green & Ross) and Rick Campanelli (host ET Canada) |
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| Award recipient Mario Cortellucci (Cortel Group) and his wife Ginesia Cortellucc |
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| Award recipient Lenny Lombardi (CHIN Radio/TV) with his wife Grace |
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| Selfie with Antonio Ienco (Vaughan Film Festival) and Rick Campanelli (ET Canada) |
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