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Friday, February 3, 2012

Annual Sterling Heights Cultural Exchange

City of Sterling Heights is hosting their 11^th Annual Sterling Heights Cultural Exchange starting at 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Senior Center.  The event is to increase appreciation of different cultures and to develop a spirit of cooperation and friendship between people of different ethnic backgrounds. Call the Community Relations Office for more information at (586) 446-2372.

WEDNESDAY- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8-9, 2012

IACS Senior Group

The Italian American Senior Group has planned an overnight trip to the Soring Eagle Casino and a stop on the way home at the Saganing Eagles Landing Casino. Ticket price are $125 and includes the overnight stay, food and $85 back in casino incentives. Call Esther for details at (586) 286-2597.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

FADM/IACS Film Series

Grazia (Golino) is a mother of three who spends suffocating days packing fish while her husband Pietro (Amato) is at sea. Her oft-erratic behavior leads Pietro into thinking she may need medical attention, and he prepares to send her off to a psychiatric institute in Milan. Their son Pasquale (Casisa), the one person who understand his mother the most, vows to do whatever it takes to foil his father's plan. Call Antonio DiGiorgo at (586) 286-3247 for information. Show time is at 7:30 p.m. Donation at the door include film and popcorn.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Legends Live Valentine Show

The Downriver Italian American Club is hosting the Legends Live Valentine Shown. The evening will consists of voice impersonations including Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Lou Rawls and Barry Manilow and special Detroit own TV legend Johnny Ginger. Call DIAC Hall office at (734) 285-4044. This show is open to the public.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Palazzo Grande Banquet & Event Center

The Palazzo Grande Banquet and Event Center is hosting their “Dancing Under the Stars” St. Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance in Shelby Township starting at 6 p.m. with live music and dance performances.Tickets are all inclusive. Call (586) 731-2100 for more information.

THURSDAY, February 16, 2012

Santa Maria Club

The Santa Maria Lodge in Warren is hosting their Family Fundraiser Dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and doors open at 5 p.m. Call (586) 775-9092 for more information.

Friday, February 17, 2012

IACS

The IACS is hosting Captain Jack’s Seafood Table with live entertainment – Artistry in Rhythm, 20 piece orchestra; doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. – open premium bar; lobster, shrimp, oysters and clams, mussels, smoked whitefish pate’; grilled Atlantic salmon; stuffed filet of lemon sole, chicken siciliano; seafoood pasta, and much more. Flaming desserts include cherries jubilee; crepes suzette; Sander’s hot cream puff sundaes. For more information call the IACS office (586) 228-3030.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Holy Family Church

The last Friday of every month, Holy Family Church presents Social Nights starting at 7 p.m. This is a free event and all are welcome. Feel free to bring a dish to pass. Call the parish at (313) 963-2046 for more information.

IACS

Fridays Lenten Fish Feast Buffet hosted by the Italian American Cultural Society - Mixed Greens with house dressing and creamy coleslaw; “Old Bay Style” roasted redskins, macaroni and cheese, Chef’s choice of fresh vegetables; Fish Entrees, Weekly Chef Special; Tempura battered fried cod; cannoli and fruit tarts.  Call (586) 228-3030 or visit www.iacsonline.net.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

FSDM

Federazione Siciliana del Michigan is hosting their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the IACC. All Sicilian Club Presidents and Delegates please attend. For more information, please call President Alfonso Chirco at (586) 243-0170.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

BARICIANO CLUB

A bocce tournament and porchetta dinner will be held at Club Caboto. Join the Bariciano Club in celebrating their annual Bocce Tournament and Porchetta Dinner. Call Frank Simone at (586) 770-3287 for information and details.

Saturday, March 10, 2012

FADM

Federazione Abruzzese del Michigan hosts their annual Gala at Villa Penna’s. Join them in an evening of celebration with music and dancing as they celebrate the beginning of their second decade. Contact Frank Serraiocco at (313) 527-6193 for information and tickets.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Feast of St. Joseph Mass & Dinner

After Mass, Father Pino Liccardi from Holy Family Church will be blessing all men named “Joseph,” where everyone will enjoy a traditional Sicilian feast and leave with a loaf of blessed bread, orange and a St. Joseph Holy Card.  Deadline is Monday, March 12. Call IACS at (586) 228-3030 for more information.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

IACCM Festa Della Lira

The Italian American Chamber of Commerce Festa Della Lira will be held at Petruzzello’s Banquet and Conference Center in Troy at 6 p.m. Ticket price includes raffle, door prizes, dinner and open bar. For more information call Dan Galli (248) 670-4812 or Angela Pippi (586) 214-4582.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

MFBA Monthly Luncheon

Sheriff Anthony (mother’s nee Lochricchio) Wickersham will update on public issues facing Macomb County. The event will be held at the Concorde Inn, 44315 Gratiot in ClintonTwp. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with a continuous buffet and the program starts at noon. RSVP by Friday, Jan. 20 by calling John Johnson at (586) 214-9116.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Italian Art at the DIA

The Italian American Cultural Society will be hosting “An Evening with the Masters – Italian Art at the DIA.” Director Graham Beal will be presenting that evening. After the program, there will be an afterglow hosted by the IACS. Reservations are required for this free event. Call (313) 833-2356 or e-mail partoftheart@dia.org.

ONGOING

Fogolar Furlan Windsor

Every Friday evening join Fogolar Furlan for their Friday Night Dinner Specials from 5 to 10 p.m. For more information call the office at (519) 966-2230.

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