DECEMBER 2021
CASA SPOTLIGHT
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Visit Casa's 9/11/01 FDNY Solidarity Creche
NOW THROUGH JANUARY 9, 2022
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This extraordinary "Il Presepio Della Solidarieta" (Solidarity Creche') is on display outdoors, on Casa Belvedere's front terrace, now through Sunday, January 9. This magnificent creche' was a gift given by the Naples (Italy) Chamber of Commerce to the NYC Fire Department after 9/11/01. It tells a most heartwarming story, not to miss! |
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Open 24/7 outdoors at Casa Belvedere! |
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The year 2021 at Casa Belvedere will be remembered
for an amazing growth of new members!
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Thank you to all members, both old and new,
who continue to support Casa Belvedere's mission and goals!
Your annual dues helps underwrite
Casa's Exceptional and Robust Menu of Public Programs!
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BELVEDERE CIRCLE
The Belvedere Circle benefactor level hit its 425-member limit and
now has a waiting list.
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BACCO CIRCLE
Bacco Circle has 37 young professionals under age 40.
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RENAISSANCE CIRCLE
Renaissance Circle
Arts and Cultural membership includes
65 members.
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Capital Campaign
“10 Years of Casa Belvedere”
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A heartfelt thanks to our 10th Anniversary Capital Campaign donors!
Our target goal is $600,000 to complete the upper levels of Casa Belvedere. At approximately $460,000 raised thus far, we've reached over 70 percent of our goal.
Would you like to add your name to our list of generous
Capital Campaign Donors?
Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
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Festa & Motori D'Italia 2021 on Oct. 23/24 |
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Our signature fundraiser – Festa & Motori D’Italia - revved up and crossed the finish
line as our most successful ever! Featuring over $20 million worth of cars and receiving over 4,000 visitors throughout the weekend!
Also featured: Delicious food and drink, amazing entertainment;
boutique vendors, raffles, live auction and silent auction; bocce tournament,
art show; wine, and craft cocktails; NYPD rock climbing wall,
bouncy house, carnival games, and a pumpkin patch!
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Special thanks to our major sponsors: A Chance in Life, Ferrari of Central New Jersey, and Lamborghini Paramus, as well as other sponsors.
Also, a sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU to our staff, Festa/Motori committee members, volunteers, vendors, entertainers, The Belvedere Club, and Northeast Italian Car Club for making this event a tremendous success!
We hope to see you next year on
Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.
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Making great progress on
Casa Belvedere's Upper Levels
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The Italian Cultural Foundation is tremendously grateful for the in-kind donations of Anthony & Carlo Seneca of C&A Seneca Construction, who are generously providing skilled labor and project management for the final phase of this decade-long project.
We are also very grateful to the following generous in-kind donors:
Chris Dariak of Demar Plumbing Corp.
Robert Nappi and Nicholas Assini of Five Borough Electric
John DeAmicis of Lighting Design Associates
Status: In addition to the Stair Tower/Elevator extension completion,
work continues daily on the second and third floors’ build-out.
The anticipated and realistic completion of the upper levels is by May 2022, and we are scheduled to open the 2nd floor to members in June 2022!
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Upon completion, the second floor will be available to all members for additional dining options, including the second floor Terrace (with amazing views), conference rooms, and space for members to host large or small special events. |
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Further beautification of
Casa Belvedere's grounds
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Cherry Blossom Trees, Multi-tiered Nonno's Garden,
and Outdoor Classroom Space
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This past summer, 40 cherry trees were donated and planted by
NYC Materials for the Arts. Also, sod was planted around the cherry trees to
capture rainwater and prevent erosion. In the Spring of 2022, the trees will be in full bloom, further beautifying our grounds and our already spectacular view!
Special thanks to Nick D’Amato and sons for their generous contribution
of labor and materials to make this happen!
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Nonno’s Garden produced an abbondanza of beautiful vegetables and herbs in 2021. Special thanks to our devoted volunteers, led by Carmen DeVito, volunteer lead designer and founder of GardenCult.com.
Also, Cosmo Romeo, Joe Carlone, Noreen Eskanzi, Anna Pallotta, Gabrielle Pallotta, Maria Peterson,
Bobby Regeiro, Ella Rizzo, and Angela Romeo.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication to
helping Nonno's Garden thrive!
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who visited Casa Belvedere from Pittsburgh to document Nonno’s Garden and for November's Burial of the Fig event!
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Sky Lounge Ambassador Circle
and Legacy Builder Circle
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The Sky Lounge at Casa Belvedere (3rd Floor) is reserved exclusively for 50 Founding Major Benefactors, Legacy Builders and Ambassadors, our highest level of donors to the “10 Years of Casa Belvedere” Capital Campaign.
*Donors of $10K or more qualify for Legacy Builder Circle and Ambassador Circle.
Sky Lounge Member Benefits include:
Personalized, non-transferrable entrance key card
Large engraved nameplate on the “Guardians of Culture and of Casa Belvedere” plaque, prominently displayed at the Sky Lounge Entrance;
Complimentary Aperitivo Hour daily; Spirit and specialty food tastings;
mixology classes; cocktail receptions and more.
For more information, contact gina@casa-belvedere.org
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a history of the presepio tradition, including the FDNY 9/11/01 Solidarity Creche.
Other recent blog articles include:
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Casa’s program director, Beatrice Alecci, describes her trip to Rome during Ferragosto.
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All babies are beautiful, but newborns who receive a traditional Italian name are doubly blessed.
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Many Italian breeds were close to extinction as little as 100 years ago, but renewed interest among Italian dog lovers saved them.
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Belvedere Club New Year's Eve Gala |
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The Belvedere Club will host an all-inclusive New Year’s Eve Black Tie Gala, featuring a DJ and dancing, open bar, a Cocktail Hour Grand Buffet with raw bar, carving station with porchetta, sushi, Tuscan meat display, and passed hors d'oeuvres. The event also includes a sit-down dinner with a seasonal winter salad and Surf & Turf entree, and a luscious dessert created by our own Pastry Chef Patrizia.
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For reservations, call the club at 718-420-6040. |
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This holiday season and every day, help Casa Belvedere when you shop at Amazon!
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere can receive a donation for every Amazon purchase you make, but only if you place the order at smile.amazon.com and select “Casa Belvedere the Italian Cultural Foundation Inc.”
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Our newest Reciprocal Club Members
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BNG Hospitality has several clubs, including two in South Carolina (Charleston and Greenville); one in Memphis, Tenn., and one in San Antonio, Texas.
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Haig Point at Daufuskie Island is an exclusive island community in South Carolina.
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Click here for the ClubCorp Network that has participating city, golf, athletic and yacht clubs across the US and abroad. Click here for a list of reciprocal agreements with dinner clubs arranged by the Italian Cultural Foundation.
IMPORTANT: Please keep the foundation updated with current contact information for you and your spouse, including email addresses and cell phones.
To provide updates, call 718-273-7660 or email.
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A reminder that The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations to the capital campaign are fully tax-deductible. Members' annual dues are separate from the capital campaign, but also a tax-deductible donation, earmarked to underwrite our myriad of arts and cultural program offerings. Members' Belvedere Club spends are separate from annual dues and capital campaign donations.
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The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere
Preserving the Past, Enriching the Future
79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301
T. 718-273-7660 • E. info@casa-belvedere.org
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