June Events of Interest to the Italian American Community.
June 1, 2019 — Cleveland Italian Film Festival
Tickets go on sale from this date. Call 1-800-838-3006. All sales IN ADVANCE, film $10, dinners $22.
June 2, 2019, 1:30 p.m. — Cleveland Art Museum
“Give Us This Day”, social drama film focussed on Italian bricklayer during the Great Depression. Tickets $10 per person or $7 for museum members.
June 17, 2019, 7:00 p.m. — Rocky River Public Library
Join Pamela Dorazio Dean (Curator for Italian American History at the Western Reserve Historical Society) as she explores Italian immigration to Cleveland from the late 19th century through the present day, with a focus on life in the Italian enclaves of the city. For more info, contact Emma Dittmar 440-333-7610 e.ditmar@rrpl.com
June 22-24, 2019 — Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
Pizza from 13 local parlors, plus rides, classic cars, live music, more. Admission at gate $6 for adults, $2 for teens. Free parking. See clevelandpizzafest.com or call 216-965-3478.
June 30, 2019 — Deadline for Nominations for Italian Heritage Month Honorees
The Cleveland Italian American Heritage Committee is accepting nominations for 2019 Italian Heritage Month Honorees up to June 30. Submit a nomination for a person or organization in any of the following categories: Arts&Culture, Business, City/County Employee, Individual, Public Servant, or Youth. To nominate, please complete the form either on paper or online at www.CLEItalianAmericans.com. Questions - Pamela Dorazio Dean at 330-285-2950 or info@CLEItalianAmericans.com