Italian film Scusate se esisto brings out controversial themes such as gender roles. Architect Serena Bruna works at a restaurant in Rome. After discovering a new architectural renovation project that she could work on, she happily threw in a bid. However, in this male dominated field, taking on this project… Continue reading
Put on your masks because today begins the world-famous festival Carnevale! But just what is Carnevale, exactly? Like Mardi Gras, Carnevale is an annual festa that takes place during the two weeks before Lent and is one last chance for a sensory blowout before the Lenten fast begins. Not to be confused with… Continue reading
Let’s Play Briscola! Saturday, February 27th, 4:00-7:00pm Join Sentieri at Bella ‘Mbriana Caffè for a evening of Briscola, the traditional Italian card game. Learn the rules, try a practice hand and play a tournament to see who are the most skilled Briscola players in the group! Appetizers will be served by… Continue reading
It is almost that time of year again – the joyous holiday season! It’s the time when Christmas decorations can be seen from miles away, stores are having ridiculous sales, people are sipping eggnog while listening to holiday music on repeat, and of course, Santa Claus is making another trip… Continue reading
One way you can tell what region an Italian is from is by the playing cards he or she uses. There is a variety of decks that each represent a region of Italy. A major difference from the playing cards used in America is the number of cards. Unlike the… Continue reading
Game Night: Briscola Friday, November 6th, 6:30 – 9:30pm Join Sentieri for a night of Briscola, the traditional Italian card game. Learn the rules, try a practice hand and play a tournament to win prizes! Light refreshment will be served “Aperitivo” style. First place winners will receive free memberships… Continue reading
Festa di Natale ~ Holiday Party Wednesday, December 9th 7:00 – 10:00 pm Food! Cash Bar! A Special Holiday Raffle! Celebrate the holidays and another year with your favorite Italian speakers and talophiles! Join the students, teachers and friends of Sentieri as we celebrate Natale at: Anna Maria Pasteria 4400… Continue reading
Una famiglia perfetta 50 year old Leone is a rich, and powerful man that lives all alone. Christmas is just around the corner and he does not want to spend the holidays in solitude, so he decides to rent a group of actors to act out a perfect family. Leone and… Continue reading
If you go to Italy around mid-August, you will notice that many Italians are on vacation, many public places are closed (except for maybe in the touristy areas), and there are religious parades, street fairs, and other festivals going on. August 15th is the Italian national holiday “Ferragosto” — a… Continue reading
Daniela Cavallero, Sentieri’s founder, was recently interviewed by Francesca Alderisi, the host of the talk show called “Cara Francesca” on Italy’s RAI TV. On her show, Francesca speaks with fellow Italians living abroad about their experiences outside of Italy. As some of us may know, Daniela has quite a story. As she tells Francesca,… Continue reading
