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The Christmas season is a time for gatherings, giving and passing along traditions. Food has always been a cornerstone of Italian-American holiday festivities. Share with us your favorite recipes and memories.

NOIAW's CT Region invites you and your entire household to "La Befana Takes America," a virtual family-friendly holiday celebration of Italian folklore, the power of empathy, and everyday magic too! La Befana and Friends will share the story of La Befana's ancient origins in Italy to her present-day search for the Holy Child. Join us for this journey and be inspired by La Befana's stories of how small acts made in the spirit of crazy love can make a difference! Not only will ...we meet the mystical La Befana but also co-creators Kate West, multimedia storyteller and author of La Befana and the Star, and Dina Gregory, a former educator turned writer and puppeteer! Kate will share with us more about La Befana & Friends' mission to transform the world one magical encounter (and cookie!) at a time, as well as her and Dina's inspiration for sharing this story. La Befana will also join Kate and Dina for a lively Q&A discussion; wherein audience participation is highly encouraged! When: Monday, 12/21 @ 5PM (EST) RSVP Here: bit.ly/BefanaNOIAW #noiaw #noiawomen #labefana #epifania #labefanaandfriends #labefanaandthestar #katewest #dinagregory #italianfolkmagic #italianfolklore #epiphany #giufà #giuca #colapesce #folktale #folklore #familyfriendly #childrensbooks #happiness #empathy #kindness #community #labefanaitaliana #tradition #italiantradions #italianmagic

*Member Spotlight* "Growing up, I was forever surrounded by strong Italian Aunties- 11 to be exact, all sisters to my grandmother. These women were purposeful, unreserved, and compassionate. Some worked outside the home, but most made the family their work while maintaining their position as CEO's of their lives. Overtime, as they passed on, I felt a great void- like a compass missing its North. It was then I realized two things- 1:The Italian women in my family were directio...nal maps for living, against which I measured up and 2: I needed this in my life. When I was introduced to NOIAW it was like coming home. The women I have met and worked beside as a volunteer and developer of services for NOIAW have been the mirror reflection of these family guides: Wise, compassionate, and self-assured Italian women. Bonus points for sharing a heritage our generation feels increasingly distanced from- NOIAW nourishes my roots!" - Sondra Dellaripa See more

Join NOIAW DC for an interactive and exclusive Zoom discussion with Laura Morelli, author and art historian, about her captivating page-turner, The Night Portrait, an award-winning historical novel. This author-led experience will include a presentation and reading from the novel, concluded by a lively Q&A, wherein audience participation is highly encouraged! Thursday, November 12th @ 6:30 PM (EST) RSVP here: bit.ly/MorelliTalk... Note: For those looking for a more involved and insightful book talk experience, you can purchase The Night Portrait and Laura Morelli's other historical novels via her website (https://lauramorelli.com/books/), Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or Walmart, before our meeting.

NOIAW's Greater New York Region and Long Island Network invite you to our 2020 Virtual Holiday Celebration featuring a cooking demonstration by Agata Musco, CEO & Co-Owner of Agata & Valentina, and 2013 Greater New York Wise Woman Epiphany Honoree, as well as musical accompaniment by acclaimed accordionist, PapaJoe De Clemente. Watch Agata, step-by-step, prepare a traditional Sicilian dish, pasta con cavolfiore al forno, popularly served during the holiday season. A Q&A sessi...on will follow Agata's demonstration, where we will discuss Italian holiday and food traditions. Our celebration will conclude with Papa Joe's selection of holiday songs. Note: We will share Agata's recipe for pasta con cavolfiore al forno with all registrants the day before the program! Also, all paid registrants will be entered into a door prize/raffle drawing. When: Saturday, December 12th, @ 1 PM (EST) Register Here: bit.ly/AgataPapaJoe #noiaw #noiawomen #agatamusco #agataandvalentina #cavolfiore #cavolfiori #sicilia #siciliancuisine #catania #cataniabedda #papajoedeclemente #accordion #italianmusic #accordionista #virtualholidayparty #longislandny #winterwonderland #italianamericanwomen

There's no better time than Italian-American Heritage Month to join NOIAW! The benefits are unlimited. Connect. Feel at home. Be inspired. www.noiaw.org/become-a-member/

NOIAW Greater New York Region and the Long Island Network invite you to a lively presentation and book discussion on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at 1:00 PM (ES...T), via Zoom, with author Linda Cardillo, followed by an interactive question-and-answer session. If you wish to "zoom in" with us for this literary blast into the past, RSVP here: http://bit.ly/LoveSunCardillo Linda's book, Love That Moves the Sun, a work of historical fiction set in turbulent 16th-century Italy, is available for purchase on her website: https://www.lindacardillo.com/li/love-that-moves-the-sun-2/

Join NOIAW Greater New York's Staten Island Network on Zoom for a dual presentation featuring Gabriella Leone, History Archives Manage at the Staten Island Museum and Ann Marie Nicolosi, Ph.D., Professor of History at The College of New Jersey. Ms. Leone will share with us the stories of Staten Island suffragists, as presented in one of the Staten Island Museum's most recent exhibitions, "Women of the Nation Arise!" focusing on the four tactics used by these determined women ...in the decades-long struggle for political change before they could vote: education, organization, agitation, and publicity. Dr. Nicolosi will elaborate on how Italian and Italian American women of the early 20th-century achieved autonomy (in the home and beyond) in the absence of the right to vote and formal avenues of power. These illuminating presentations will conclude with an interactive Q&A session. Audience participation is highly encouraged! When: Tuesday, December 15th, @ 6:00 PM (EST) Register Here: bit.ly/NOIAWSIM #noiaw #noiawomen #statenislandmuseum #womenofthenationarise #italianamericanwomen #tcnj #thecollegeofnewjersey #history #herstory #womensupportingwomen #womenvoters #womensuffrage #girlpower #italianamericanwomen #gabriellaleone #drannmarienicolosi #statenisland #newjersey #italianwomen #sisterhood #italianacademics #italianamericanstudies

Give a Gift That is Enduring. Celebrate the special people in your life. Give a NOIAW In-Honor and In-Memory gift that is truly unique and delivers lasting recognition. http://www.noiaw.org/donate/ Thank you for supporting NOIAW!

Did you know? American star power. Whether it's the music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, or the films of Martin Scorsese and Sofia Coppola, Italian-Americans have powerfully impacted the entertainment industry in America.

Still time to RSVP and support NOIAW by joining us for our next and final of four online events celebrating the 40th year since NOIAW's founding as a nonprofit organization to inspire, empower, and connect Italian American women! Thursday, October 29 @ 7PM (EST) Inspiration to Creation ... A conversation, moderated by Katherine Quinn (founder of The Anthony Quinn Foundation), on the role of cultural heritage in inspiring artistic design and creation with RI Wise Woman/designer Nicole Romano & award-winning artist Jeanne Cardarelli-Raimondi. REGISTER HERE: https://conta.cc/2GyLoXN Note: All four events will be made available by recording for those who can not make the live events or register after the fact! #noiaw #noiawomen #noiawri #nicoleromano #nicoleromanojewelry #jeannecardarelliraimondi #art #design #rhodeisland #bristolri #providence

Have you missed any of NOIAW's Live Streams? It's a good time to catch up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JImU821az2o

It's Four for Four Friday. Do you know someone of Italian heritage? Take just 4 minutes of your time to invite 4 friends to like our page!

Recap from NOIAW Connecticut’s most recent virtual event celebrating NOIAW’s 40th Year & Italian Heritage Month: Italian American Women Who Rule the World with CT Wise Women Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro; Connecticut Democratic Party Chair Nancy J. DiNardo; and The Campaign School at Yale Executive Director Patricia Russo! In this conversation about women in politics, our wise women discussed how their Italian American identity had fostered and inspired their sense of civic duty...! We wish to thank all attendees for their questions and enthusiasm, NOIAW CT Region President Pat Tinto for her dedication to the cause of women and girls' empowerment and for coordinating this event, and of course, a very special thanks to our brilliant guest speakers for helping us celebrate the power of civically engaged women and the importance of passing on the torch to young Italian American women so that they are involved, informed, and heard! See more

Did you know? Italy's favorite pasta sauce is everywhere. Ragu alla Bolognese, also known simply as Bolognese, is recognized as the national dish of Italy, and it enjoys worldwide popularity.

Did you know? The pope helped Italian immigrants. To assist immigrants in the U.S., Pope Sir Leo the Great XIII dispatched a contingent of priests and nuns. Among them was sister Francesca Cabrini, who founded schools, hospitals, and orphanages.

NOIAW Artist Spotlight Janine Coyne is a professional photographer specializing in photojournalism and fine art photography. Her photographs appear in the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Museum, The Museum of the City of New York, The National Museum of Immigration at Ellis Island, The Italian American Museum, and private collections. As aprofessor at The City University of New York she taught photography for over 40 years and is the Curator of Exhibitions at The... Italian American Museum in New York City. In her own words: "Despite these sad times we need to reflect on the silver lining - we are given the opportunity to have quality time and to create precious memories with our loved ones." You can learn more about Janine and her photography via her website: janinecoyne.com To receive The NOIAW Artists Notecard Set and see the work of all 12 featured artists, join or renew via this link: bit.ly/NOIAWartists #noiaw #noiawomen #noiawartists #janinecoyne #italianamericanwomen #instagramart #nyc #photography #ellisisland #pandemicart #italianamericanartist #italianphotographer #portrait #photo #skyline #womenempowerment #girlpower #italianwomendoitbetter

Still time to RSVP and support NOIAW by joining us for our next and third event of four online events celebrating the 40th year since NOIAW's founding as a nonprofit organization to inspire, empower, and connect Italian American women! Tuesday, October 20 @ Noon (EST) Italian American Women Who Rule the World!... A conversation about women in politics, with CT Wise Women: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro; Connecticut Democratic Party Chair Nancy J. DiNardo; and The Campaign School at Yale's Executive Director Patricia Russo Help us celebrate the power of civically engaged women and the importance of passing on the torch to young Italian American women so that they are involved, informed, and heard! REGISTER HERE: https://conta.cc/2GyLoXN Note: All four events will be made available by recording for those who can not make the live events or register after the fact! #noiaw #noiawomen #italianamericanwomen #rosadelauro #nancydinardo #patriciarusso #noiawct #italianamericanwomeninpolitics #geraldineferraro #nicoleromano #nicoleromanojewelry #noiawri #jeannecardarelliraimondi #art #design #rhodeisland #metrodc #nyc #connecticut #newhaven #woostersquare #italiansofconnecticut #italia #politics #civicinvolvement #community

Did you know? The Declaration of Independence has Italian inspiration. Filipo Mazzei, a physician and promoter of liberty, was a close friend and confidant of Thomas Jefferson. He published a pamphlet containing the phrase "all men are by nature equally free and independent."

Recap from NOIAW DC’s most recent virtual event celebrating NOIAW’s 40th Year and Italian Heritage Month: Exploring Our Culinary Roots with Domenica Marchetti & Amy Riolo! We wish to thank all attendees for their questions and enthusiasm, NOIAW DC Region President Diana Femia for coordinating, NOIAW Member Julia Bellotti for moderating, and of course a very special thanks to our brilliant guest speakers, chefs and authors, Domenica Marchetti and Amy Riolo, for sharing the cul...tural legacy of our cuisine! If you are interested in learning more about Amy or wish to purchase her books, please visit her website: www.amyriolo.com If you are interested in learning more about Domenica or wish to purchase her books, please visit her website: www.domenicacooks.com Don’t forget to RSVP for our next two 4 for $40 Virtual Events here: https://conta.cc/2GyLoXN #noiaw #noiawomen #italianamericanwomen #italianamericanchefs #italiancuisine #abruzzo #calabria #calabrese #abruzzese #cuccidati #chitarra #pasta #italianpastry #figs #oliveoil #amyriolo #domenicamarchetti #domenicacooks #italianregionalfood #italianfood #ciboitaliano