Italian Culture Commission

Sicily, The Island and Culture

Part One - Monday, November 28   -   Professor Matteo Casini of Suffolk University will help us discover the Italian island via his program "Sicily, A Little History". He will address the strategic importance of Sicily in the Mediterranean basin.

Professor Casini has contributed to the faculty of several American and European universities. A native of Venice, he is eminently qualified to speak on all aspects of Italian geopolitics, past and present. Professor Casini is an engaging speaker who has recently completed a series of lectures on the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of Italy.

Part Two - Monday, December 5   -   Mr. Ross (Rosario) Zagami, a native of Pezzolo, Sicily (Pr. Messina) will present his program, "Sicily, My Roots My Love". He will bring forth the culture and color and his love for life in his native Sicily. He returns often and maintains a home and family in Pezzolo. Mr. Zagami is an energetic speaker as well as an accomplished practicing musician. As the founder of a financial planning practice, Mr. Zagami currently serves as Benefit Insurance Commissioner for the Grand Lodge. Mr. Zagami unveils for us the passion, the color, and the lifestyle of his native land.

All Culture Series lectures are open to the public. Join us for these lectures at:

Burlington Public Library
22 Sears St.
Click here for directions: Google Maps

6:45 p.m., questions and refreshments to follow

These lectures on Sicily are part of an ongoing series under the ospices of the Grand Lodge. All speakers have expertise in some aspect of the Italian language and/or culture. For information on the availability of the many speakers who have participated in this series, contact Italian Culture Chairman Pat Moreno at morenosp@verizon.net.

PEG Media Program

The Italian Culture Commission is immersed in an on-going endeaveor to bring to local lodges a Culture Series. In order to have a program shown on your local cable station:

1. Visit the Sons of Italy section of PEGmedia.org (click here to visit PEGMedia.org) and browse the available programs at the bottom of the page.

2. Contact your local cable provider and request that they air the program of your choosing.

3. Notify other lodge members as to the date and time that the program will air.

New programs are added and updated monthly, so check back often!