Mission Statement:
“Casa Italia is a home for all Italian-American organizations in the Chicago area. Here, we meet to pursue common goals, preserve our past, celebrate our heritage and ensure passage of values to future generations.” |
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Events are listed for your convenience. Casa Italia events are marked in GREEN. The Italian National Olympic Committee USA (CONI) is inviting a track & field team from the USA to compete in the CONI Youth Games in Italy June 2-8 for the fourth year in a row. To try out, youth must be ages 11-13 and at least 1/4 Italian. 12 track & field athletes from the USwill be selected to travel to Italy (all expenses paid) to compete with kids from all over the worldand learn about the Italian language and culture. This is athletic and educational endeavor onpart of CONI and offers a once in a lifetime experience for kids. Trials for the Youth Games willbe on May 4th at 2:00pm at St. Ignatius High School in Chicago (venue subject to change). Athletes will compete in 100m sprint, 800m run, long jump and shot put, and then times will becompared with the Trials from other USA locations before 6 girls and 6 boys are selected for theUSA team. Youth athletes may submit their marks from previous sanctioned events for consideration.Athletes of all abilities are encouraged to try out. There is no fee to participate in the Trials. To register for the Midwest Area Trials, please visit: http://coniusa.wufoo.com/forms/2013-midwest-tryout-registration.Questions and concerns can be directed to
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Celebrating Out Veterans
Friday, November 8th - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Veterans' Day is Monday, November 11. Join us to hear Casa Italia Genealogy Manager Jennifer Holik talk about Stories of the Lost, which is a continuation of Finishing the Story. Learn how you can tell the stories of your soldiers who were 'Lost,' or those they left behind who 'Lost' something. We will talk about the soldier who died in service; the soldier who came home changed in some way; a family who lost a father, son, brother, sister, mother, wife; and those who lost the promise of a life without war. Handouts with resources to help trace your family's genealogy, locate military records, and write the family stories will be provided.
After the lecture join us for light refreshments and mix, mingle, and explore the Italian American Veterans Museum.
Please note: We are seeking copies of stories, records, photos, and other items documenting Italian American soldiers and their families in all wars. Please consider bringing copies of these items to the meeting to be added to the Casa Italia Genealogy Collection in conjunction with the records for the Veterans Museum. If you have questions, please contact Jennifer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Fee: $10 per person Pizza & light refreshments will be served Location: Italian American Veterans Museum at Casa Italia Pre-registration and pre-payment is required
Help support this event!!
Gold Sponsorship - $100 Name will be listed on Casa Italia's website to promote the event. Four tickets to the presentation.
Silver Sponsorship - $50 Name will be listed on Casa Italia's website to promote the event. Two tickets to the presentation.
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Tosca
& Casa Italia Proudly Presents
Puccini's TOSCA Featuring Main Street Opera
Soprano Sponsor Tony And Sandy Fiacchino
It has remained one of the most loved operas ever for over 100 years
Click Here to View Vissi d'arte from Puccini's Tosca Main Street Opera's performance of Tosca on September 21, 2012
Click Here to View E lucevan from Puccini's Tosca Opening Night Main Street Opera Sept 2012
Full Dinner and Opera Friday, June 7, 2013 Festival Center at Casa Italia - 6:30 p.m. 3800 W. Division St., Stone Park, IL 60165
Tickets (including sit down dinner) $50 Per Person in Advance $60 per per at the door.
Limited Reserved Seating
Sponsorships Available
Sponsors will be listed in our Program book if we receive artwork by May 25.
Tenor - $100 - Includes Half Page BW ad in our Program Book
Baritone - $200 - Includes Full Page BW ad in our Program Book
Soprano - $500 - Includes Full Page Color ad in our Program Book
Click Here to Become a Sponsor
Visit our website at casaitaliachicago.org
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Boxing Classes - Sportivo Chicago is currently accepting applicants for its FREE Boxing 101 Winter/Spring Program for boys and girls between the ages of 7-15 years old. The hour-long clinics are taught on Saturday mornings on the near west side starting February 9th 2013. Under the instruction of experienced trainers in a professional boxing gym, kids will learn the fundamentals and practice by shadow boxing, hitting trainer mitts, working the speed bag, and preforming a variety of cardiovascular exercise drills. Space is limited and awarded upon application. To apply, visit http://sportivochicago.com/youth.html or call 312-884-1442.
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