Liric Opera Presents
Lucia di Lammermoor
Dates of performance: • • • • • • • •
October 10 October 13 (Matinee) October 15 (Matinee) October 19 October 22 October 28 November 1 November 5
For more information call 312-232-2244 or visit www.lyricopera.org
PRAY’R will soon be available on iTunes and Amazon.com
Imagine - that the dim spot lights on a stage focus on a tenor with his pianist, and in the shadows are the orchestra and a chorus…The pianist begins playing the melody, you can feel every note, and other instruments join in …and then you hear the suave voice of tenor Micheal Castaldo singing the song lyrics in the Italian la guage, resonating on certain words sending chills to the listeners…and then suddenly the words change to a catchy phrase in English:
I Pray a little pray’r every day… www.michealCASTALDO.com
2011 NIAF VETERANS DAY October 27, 2011
NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is committed to helping returning Italian American veterans become effective leaders in the next stage in their lives by developing the skills necessary to succeed both professionally and personally. NIAF invites you to apply to participate in an inspiring day for returning Italian American armed service veterans of the Iraqi Conflict and the War in Afghanistan, who are transitioning to the civilian workforce. The event will feature accomplished speakers including business executives and entrepreneurs, who will address in a series of panel discussions topics such as leadership training, goal driven initiatives, and how to apply the lessons learned in the military order. The event will also provide a base of professional support among Italian American veterans and will feature a networking lunch. In addition, each participant will be paired with a mentor, who will serve as a contact and source of assistance throughout this transition. This event is part of the annual NIAF Gala weekend. All participants will be invited to join NIAF in the remaining activities, including a special Military themed black-tie dinner held later that evening and the 36th Anniversary Gala Awards Dinner on Saturday, October 29th. For selected participants, all expenses for the weekend will be paid. All interested Italian American Veterans of the armed services are encouraged to apply. Applications are due August 19 and the selection will be announced September 2. For any questions or additional information, please contact Guy Filippelli, the Veterans Transition Program Chairman at vetsprogram@niaf.org. https://www.niaf.org/vetsprogram/vetsprogram_reg_form.asp
NIAF’s 36th Anniversary Awards Gala •
Mark your calendars for NIAF’s 36th Anniversary Awards Gala Convention Weekend- October 28-29, 2011 in the nation’s capital -- celebrating the Italian American heritage and all things Italian. Don’t miss out on all the excitement, register today at www.niaf. org/gala.
Kenneth J. Aspromante to be inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame! October 22, Former MLB player and field manager Kenneth J. Aspromonte, a member of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Board of Directors who also serves as chair of the Foundation’s fund development committee and vice president for the southwest region, will be inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame (NIASHF) during its 33rd Annual Induction and Awards Gala. The gala will be held on October 22, 2011 at the NIASHF Museum in Chicago, IL. Aspromonte will be joined by three prominent Italian Americans in sports including Tedy Bruschi, former linebacker for the New England Patriots, Tom Izzo, head coach of men’s basketball at Michigan State University and a recipient of the NIAF Lifetime Achievement Award in Sports during NIAF’s 35th Anniversary Awards Gala in Washington, D.C., and Angela Ruggiero, four-time Olympic medallist During his long career in baseball, Aspromonte played second base with the American League’s Boston Red Sox, WashingtonSenators, Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels of the American League and the National League’s Milwaukee Braves and Chicago Cubs. He also managed the Cleveland Indians from 1972 to 1974. Following his baseball career, he was the Coors beer distributor in Houston for 25 years.