Promoting Italian Culture in New Jersey

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L’Infiorata, A show of Flowers

Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Come join us! Maria Pisano will talk about The Infiorata carpets of flowers created for the feast of Corpus Domini throughout Italy, and talk about the devotion of the participating communities.

Free

Film: Perfetti Sconosciuti, Cinema

Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

When a woman suggests a game at a dinner party with her husband and five friends, it becomes a game of “chicken” that nobody really wants to play but nobody can say “no” to. Put your cell phone in the middle of the dining room table and share all calls and messages with everyone there. […]

Free

Calabria, The Other Italy

Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Travel to the heart of the Mediterranean with international award winning author Karen Haid in an illustrated presentation highlighting the beauties and wonders featured in her book about this fascinating, oft-neglected region in the toe of the Italian boot.

Free

Film: Chiamatemi Francesco

Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Come see the movie that tells the story of the life of Pope Francis from his youth in Buenos Aires and his experiences under the dictatorship of Jorge Rafael Vileda to his appointment as pope in 2013.

Free

Polenta Fest

Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Bring your best recipe to Polenta Festa, a widely anticipated annual event. Learn more on Dorothea House Website

Free

In Other Words

Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Come hear Jhumpa Lahiri, writer and professor of Creative Writing at Princeton, read from and discuss her latest book, In Other Words, presented in a dual-language format. The book investigates the process of learning to express oneself in another language. Learn more on Dorothea House Website

Free

Film: Cinema Quo Vado

Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Join us for a screening of Quo Vado the story of Checco, a young man who has realized all his dreams. He wanted to live with his parents thus avoiding a costly independence and he succeeded, he wanted to be eternally engaged without ever facing the responsibilities of a marriage and children and have it […]

Free

Film: Road to Roma

Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Follow the Mille Miglia, an Italian vintage road rally, as architect/automobile enthusiast Lawrence Tarantino takes us on an illustrated tour of Italy’s beautiful cities, villages and countryside along the route. Visit Dorothea's House Website for Full Details

Free

Canzoni- Poetry in Italian Songs and Melodies

Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Enjoy the music of Beppe Gambetta, an acoustic guitarist and singer who will perform traditional popular Italian songs, influenced by a variety of ethnicities around the world. You will discover throughout his singing the richness of Italian dialects and the beauty of Italian melodies in his arrangements. All programs are offered free of charge by […]

Free

Embroidered Stories

Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Come view a display of handmade linens and other handcrafted items, and listen to the history and stories behind them. We encourage our audience to contact us ahead of time to be included. All events are offered free of charge by the Dorothea van Dyke McLane Association to anyone in the community with an interest […]

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