ITALIAN TIMES THE
Published 11 times annually by the Italian Community Center 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
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JULY/AUGUST 2017 • VOL. 39, NO. 2 SECTION B
July 21-23, 2017
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Bartolotta, Milwaukee Brewing Company hosting Courtyard music series at Italian Community Center this summer
Bartolotta Catering at the Italian Community Center, joined by Milwaukee Brewing Company, is presenting live music in the Courtyard this summer. The series started June 12. After a hiatus during Summerfest at nearby Henry W. Maier Festival Park, the ICC courtyard series resumes in July 10 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. These free admission shows begin at 6:30 p.m. The Bartolotta staff will be on hand to sell food and beverage starting at 5 p.m.
Seating is on a first come, first served basis. The shows will go on rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the music will be brought indoors. The acts performing on Monday nights are jazz vocalists and musicians. Tuesday nights are dedicated to the blues. On Wednesday nights, a variety of acts perform. Thursday is good time rock-and-roll night. After Wednesday, Sept. 6, the series is condensed to Tuesday and Thursday evenings only. Here’s the lineup starting the week of July 10.
Baby grand piano donated to the ICC
Nina Cosentino has donated her late sister Janet’s baby grand piano to the Italian Community Center. Janet died in 2013. Nina decided to part with the piano as her final wish and made the donation in memory of her sister. The two sisters were very close.
Nina and Janet were the daughters of Frank and Gloria Cosentino. “On behalf of the ICC, I wish to thank Nina Cosentino for this wonderful gesture,” said ICC President Dean Cannestra. “It is greatly appreciated.”
• Monday, July 10 – Frank De Miles and Friends. • Tuesday, July 11 – Tweed Funk. • Wednesday, July 12 – Kay Sparling Theatrical Production (Opera and show tunes) • Thursday, July 13 – Groove Therapy.
• Monday, July 17 – Jazz vocalist Anita Stemper with the Tom Sorce Band. • Tuesday, July 18 – Cajun Strangers. • Wednesday, July 19 – Swing Chevron (Gypsy Swing Quartet) • Thursday, July 20 – The Please turn to page 5B
Volunteers needed to set up and take down Festa grounds
Milwaukee’s Festa Italiana celebrates the music, culture, food and spirit of Italy, as well as our community, family and good friends. We do our best to create a festive atmosphere and fond memories and to keep the ethnic cultures alive in Milwaukee – for us, specifically, the Italian culture. The number of volunteers needed to set up the festival and take it down afterwards is extensive. If it were not for the hard work of our volunteers, Festa Italiana would not be possible! We are looking for set-up and tear down volunteers. We would like each volunteer to work four to five-hour shifts starting Saturday, July 15
through Thursday, July 20. Individuals can volunteer for more than one day, if they choose, or everyday. Volunteers should be in good physical condition. They will assist with Festa’s set-up and/or tear down, which includes everything from placing tents, tables and chairs, hanging lights and decorations, to helping with stage and entertainment prep. Volunteers are especially needed to tear down the festival during the two days following Festa. Those dates are July 24-25. We encourage volunteers to sign up in advance through the ICC so that we can plan accordingly. Please turn to page 3B
Casino Night planned as ICC fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 8
Here are the Cosentino sisters, Janet (left) and Nina.
The piano is expected to be kept in the galleria after the completion of the remodeling project this summer. This photo was taken before the work began. (Times photo by Tom Hemman)
If you’ve never been in a casino, the Italian Community Center is giving you a chance to get a taste of what it’s like to win big, while keeping the risk small, and all in a casino-like environment. Alternately, if you’ve experienced gambling fever and played in casinos, this is an opportunity to sharpen and practice your skills for not a whole lot of money. The ICC Membership Committee is very excited to sponsor and offer an enjoyable night of make believe gambling on Friday, Sept. 8. The fourth annual Casino Night event will give all attendees the opportunity to use “fun” chips to play a variety of Vegas style games including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and Hold’Em Poker.
Reservations only for this fundraiser The evening is a fundraiser for the ICC and is open to the general public and, of course ICC members, their families and friends. “Please note that we are limiting atten-
dance to the first 150 people who make reservations to attend,” said Membership Committee Chairs Bill and Karen Dickinson. Reservations are recommended and, if made and paid for by Friday, Aug. 18, you can save $5. Here are the specifics so you can start making your plans: The Casino Night will be held in the Festa Ballroom. It will run from 7 to 10 p.m. Entry tickets, if ordered by Aug. 18, are $30 for non-members and $25 for members. After Aug. 18, entry tickets will be $35 for non-members and $30 for members. There is a reservation form in this issue of The Italian Times which can be used to send in paid reservations by mail, or you can call the ICC office at 414-223-2180 and pay with a credit card. Tickets will also be available to buy in person at the ICC office. Remember, the $5 discount applies only on entry tickets ordered by Aug. 18. Should tickets still be available, Please turn to page 4B