Staten Island September At Casa Belvedere: 2nd Annual Tomato Jarring, Cinema Sotto Le Stelle, Monthly Book Club, Cooking Classes
Editor’s note: Staten Islander News covered last year’s first annual tomato jarring event. We also reported on their cooking class.
The Jarring of Tomatoes
Two families come together to share their family tradition
A live demonstration at Casa Belvedere
Saturday, Sept. 7 – visit anytime from 9 am to 2 pm
Rain date • Sunday, Sept. 8
Whether you want to relive this treasured family tradition or start your own, you don’t want to miss this special event! Attendees will observe the process and enjoy a sample bowl of pasta with the freshest tomato sauce. Special thanks to the D’Amato and Romeo families! The Italian Cultural Foundation will provide jarring guidelines and resource websites.
Cinema Sotto Le Stelle presents
‘The Good, The Bad & The Ugly’
Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7 PM on the rear patio
Free for members, $10 donation for non-members
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo, literally “The good, the ugly, the bad”) is a 1966 Italian spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood as “the Good,” Lee Van Cleef as “the Bad” and Eli Wallach as “the Ugly.” Parts of the movie were filmed in Italy.
The movie is elevated by the iconic score of Italian composer Ennio Morricone. Discover how Morricone’s unforgettable music, including the legendary main theme, remains one of the most influential film scores in cinematic history. If it rains, the movie will be shown indoors in the second floor Galleria.
La Dolce Lettura – Casa’s Monthly Book Club
Special event: Visit by author Anastasia Rubis, author of ‘Oriana’
Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 pm
Join us for a lively conversation with author Anastasia Rubis about Italy’s most famous journalist, Oriana Fallaci. Learn about Oriana’s courageous career rise to become “the greatest interviewer of her day,” her true love with Greek hero Alexander Panagoulis – and her one regret.
“Oriana” is the first biographical novel about the brilliant and fearless Italian journalist whom Christiane Amanpour has called her role model, and who holds a place alongside Mike Wallace and Barbara Walters as a master interviewer. It is the story of a trailblazer who broke through the glass ceiling of journalism, a woman who wasn’t afraid to speak truth to power and who revolutionized her field, all while struggling to carve out a space for love and family.
The author visit will be moderated by Casa’s book club coordinator, Ann Marie Cicero. Rubis will sign books at the event, and also have the book available for purchase. Drinks and concessions will be sold. Attendees are invited to send questions for the author to [email protected].
Casa’s Coffee Club for Seniors
Enjoy light refreshments and socialize while engaging in a variety of activities each month. Coffee, tea and biscotti are served at these senior events, which run from 10 to 11:30 am. Weather permitting, you will be able to enjoy refreshments on our scenic balcony overlooking the NYC Harbor. Free for Foundation members; $10 for non-members.
COOKING AT CASA in Cucina Colavita
New classes for the Fall Session are now live, and many will sell out quickly!
If a class is already full, a second session on Tuesday may be added if there is enough interest. To join a wait list, email [email protected].
CHILDREN’S COOKING CLASSES on Mondays from 4 to 5 pm
Sept. 23: Cotton Candy Frozen Berry Smoothie
Sept. 30: Mini Meatball Sandwiches
Oct. 28: Halloween Cookie Decorating
Nov. 4: Cornbread with Honey Butter
Nov. 18: Turkey Cupcakes
Dec. 9: Sicilian Pizza
ADULT COOKING CLASSES on Mondays from 7 to 9 pm
Sept. 23: Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Cake
Sept. 30: Homemade Cavatelli Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Oct. 28: Caramel Apple Pie
Nov. 4: Corn Risotto with Seared Scallops
Nov. 18: Sweet Potato Casserole and Creamed Brussels Sprouts
Dec. 9: Focaccia Quattro Stagioni with Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Olives, Rosemary and Sea Salt
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