Italian Festival Week – Feb. 27- March 2

The Italian Studies Advisory Board presents the very first Italian Festival Week, Feb. 27-Mar. 2, 2012. Come explore all of the exciting ways that Elon celebrates the culture of "il bel paese"!

Monday, February 27, 2012, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Holt Chapel

Lecture by Professor Dino Cervigni of UNC-Chapel Hill

“Thomas H. Ince’s The Italian (1915) and the Many Faces of the ‘Other'”

Event preceded by viewing of the silent film The Italian.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 7:00pm

The Colonnades Common Room A

Pasta Sauce Creation Competition & Pasta Eating Contest

Prizes to be awarded!

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 6:30pm

Isabella Cannon Room, Center for the Arts

Film Screening: Fuochi d’artificio (1997): A comedy for all!

Refreshments provided!

Thursday, March 1, 2012, 4:00-5:30pm

Ward Gallery, Center for the Arts

Study Abroad Student Photo Contest

Prizes to be awarded! Refreshments provided!

Friday, March 2, 2012, 7:00-9:00pm

La Rose Auditorium, Koury Business Center 101

Showcase Performances by: Natalie Marrone & the Dance Cure

                                                                       Mebanesville

Refreshments provided!