Dear Readers,
October, Italian Heritage Month is a good time to introduce you to Robert De Feo, publisher of Northern California’s newly launched magazine of Italian culture, In Buona Salute. His Italian “roots” are in the Province of Campobasso, Regione Molise.He is a first generation Italian American and notes:
“On January 14, 1960 Nonno e Nonna, along with Mamma e Zia Rosalia, arrived in New York aboard the ship Cristoforo Colombo, from Italy. Prior to that, a few of our extended family members had traveled back and forth, working mainly as tailors and seamstresses on the east coast. One great-aunt, Zia Nannina, was 11 when she made the journey alone in 1916 to join her father in America. Today we are truly a family of two cultures, with relatives in Roma, Pescara, Campobasso, and the United States.As a first generation Italian American I have always embraced my heritage with a deep passion and pride. My Nonno had a profound impact on my youth and although he has been gone for a long time now, his memory lives with me daily, as do his traditions.
As a publisher and an Italian American, it is the culmination of my career to produce a high quality magazine that communicates and celebrates our culture and heritage. In Buona Salute – In Good Health – is exactly that. Our 64 page, bi-monthly magazine will cover all things Italian, with a true focus on the history and influence within the local community. We look forward to sharing your family stories, history, photos and recipes.
In Buona Salute Magazine is designed to be an advocate for our community and a voice for Italian Americans in Northern California. To celebrate our launch and our roots, we are establishing a scholarship fund in the name of Carlo & Maria Coloccia, “i miei nonni”, to benefit education resources for Italian Americans. The magazine will only be successful with your subscription.”
I have already subscribed and received the September/October inaugural issue of In Buona Salute and here is a sampling of what’s inside:
Departments: A Coffee House Guide (Sacramento, Gold River, Stockton, Monterey, Berkeley, Fair Oaks, Folsom, San Francisco, Sutter Creek, Livermore, Davis, Carmel, Sonoma and some places I have never visited), Cucina, Language Lesson/Puzzle, Cal-zone Event Schedule, The Arts: Bravo! Brava!, Movie Review, Bocce Update, Travel to Italy, Contributor Recipes, Una Nuova Cosa.
Features included: Un Concerto con Papa Gianni, Caffè Trieste in San Francisco. Fior d’Italia, America’s oldest Italian Restaurant, still going after 122 years. News and Activities for Young Italian Americans, social and community events. The Crush, Schiacciamento: A look at four Italian inspired wines in Davis, Folsom, Plymouth and St. Helena.
Tommy Lasorda Italian pride and heritage gives way to more than baseball, introduces a Lasorda wine lineup of wines from Abruzzo, Sicily and Veneto. October is Italian American Heritage Month. Mario Suraci: Still at the helm; a Bay area resident and one of jazz’s consummate professionals.
Other topics included: Networking among Italian American Organizations, an “in unity there is strength” article about cooperating, by I.A.H.F. Chair Ken Borelli. Pranzo in Campagna, Summer Festas, Madonna del Lume (Historian Al Baccari Jr. reminisces about the “Mother of Light” Fisherman’s Festa that is over 72 years old), Sweet on Bitters, and many more.
Remember, In Buona Salute Magazine will only succeed with your support and they are now accepting subscriptions, material for content (your family stories, recipes, photos, etc.), and advertisers for issues through 2008.
Please visit the website for more information, and to download a special 12-page preview of what you can expect from In Buona Salute Magazine, or send your address to receive a free copy of the 12 page Mini-Mag sample in the mail. Each bi-monthly issue will be packed with interesting and entertaining articles, Italian events around Northern California, a language lesson to hone your Italian language skills, and much more.
A 1-year subscription is only $28.56. Each subscription will help support the Italian American Community in Northern California and preserve our history while building our future.
Send your subscriptions to: Attention Rob De Feo, Publisher, In Buona Salute Magazine, 2222 Francisco Dr., Ste 510-357, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 or go to website www.saluteItalianmagazine.com or telephone 916-436-6211.
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Provie Della Monica is inviting all L’Italo-Americano readers to attend this annual Unico event in honor of her late husband Tony. Profits to benefit Unico charities.
The San Jose Chapter of Unico is having their annual Columbus Day-Tony Della Monica Dinner Dance on Saturday, October 20th at the Portuguese Hall, 100 N. 27th Street in San Jose.The Joe Sharino Band will be appearing. The event begins at 6 p.m. and the band plays from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Tickets are just $65/each - $125.00 per couple – or $600.00 for a table of 10. A wonderful 4 course dinner will be served. For information please call 408-265-8330 or 408-268-2205.
10631 Vinedale Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352 - Phone (818) 767-3413 - Fax: (818) 767-1410
