This event is being covered by Paper City & Modern Luxury magazine. Lara Bell & Roseann Rogers will be introducing the fabulous line.

An Evening in Tuscany to Celebrate the Launch of Romana Correale Handbags
Date: Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Location: Tootsies in Houston, Texas
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Host committee includes: Sarah Correale, Mary Ann Mckeithan & Trish Morille.
Truck show dates are September 8th and 9th at Tootsies. Someone will be there on hand to take custom orders for clients on both days.

Feata Italiana is just around the corner and we hope that you will get to join us this year. Here are a couple of things to get you started and on your way to a fun festival month in October!

1. First, put the date on your calendar October 15th -17th at the Grounds of University of St. Thomas.

2. The Festa Italiana Schedule is up with tons of fun activities and ways to celebrate Italian Culture.

3. We have added the Taste of Italy Pavilion that is going to be amazing with chefs and tastings from the best in Houston.

4. Grab your friends and family and make it an event. Were Italian and we are all about friends and family so get them out here and make it a tradition.

5. BONUS: Get your tickets now and save! That’s right we have discount tickets that you can get right now!

We can’t wait to see you at the festival! For more information visit www.houstonitalianfestival.com

One Guariglia/Pasquinelli Memorial Scholarship will be administered by ICCC with the 2010 ICCC scholarship committee reviewing all applications and selecting the winner. The winner of this scholarship may attend the college of his or her choice. The award will be paid directly to the school of the student’s choosing and will be renewable annually for a minimum commitment of two years. Applicants and winners of the ICCC 2010 scholarships are eligible to apply. All applications must be received at the ICCC office by 5 p.m., August 6, 2010. All questions should be referred to ICCC at 713-524-4222.

Another Guariglia/Pasquinelli Memorial Scholarship will be established by ICCC at the University of St. Thomas as a designated gift from Mr. Guariglia intended for a student who will be attending UST during the 2010-2011 school year. The award will also be renewable annually for a minimum commitment of two years. For further information please contact the University’s Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid.

Selection of the winning candidate for each Guariglia/Pasquinelli Scholarship will be based on the following criteria established by the donor: Financial need – proof required; GPA – minimum 2.5 on a 4 point scale; class rank; SAT/ACT; extracurricular involvement especially government, music, and sports; community activities; awards and recognition; work history; special circumstances; demonstrated talent and leadership; letter of recommendation from a teacher or other adult. The student must have a desire to finish what he/she starts. Preference will be given but not restricted to students in law enforcement, international studies, and logistics/chain link management. There are no restrictions as to nationality, race, creed, or religion.

Although the Guariglia/Pasquinelli Scholarships are new, Vincent Guariglia is no stranger to scholarship awards and the Italian Cultural and Community Center. Thirteen years ago he created the Torre/Sendrovitz Memorial Scholarships which were awarded to two deserving students for whom college attendance would have been a distant dream without his generous and life-altering donations. ICCC was honored to serve as the conduit for those awards then. We are again grateful for and honored by his generosity and regard for ICCC’s growing Scholarship Program.

Further information about the ICCC Scholarship Program, to make donations or to get applications for the Guariglia/Pasquinelli Scholarships and other scholarships available, visit ICCC at 1101 Milford, Houston, Texas 77006, or visit our Scholarships page and download the applications today! Our telephone number is 713-524-4222

For the application click here on the Guariglia/Pasquinelli Memorial Scholarship Application

Photo By: Elizabet.s

You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make homemade soft cheeses from store-bought milk. So come join us and learn how to make Italian soft cheese.

Recipes will include: mascarpone, ricotta and mozzarella. Each student will make their own mozzarella in class and take it home to enjoy.

When: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 6:30pm
Where: Italian Cultural and Community Center
1101 Milford Houston, Texas, 77006.

Reservation Required—RSVP at (713) 524-4222
$45.00 for ICCC members
$50.00 for non-members

For thousands of years, Sicily has stood at the crossroads not only of ancient Greece and Rome but of the great civilizations of Northern Africa. Whether in the myths of the storytellers, the legends of the poets, the musings of philosophers, or the accounts of the historians, Sicily has always played a central role. Sicily is and was one of the great meeting grounds of the Mediterranean world. Join us as we journey through the splendid past of this timeless island and seek within its compass some of the roots of the Western world.

When: March 24th
Registration Begins: 6:30 pm
Lecture Begins: 7:00 pm
Location: 1101 Milford, Houston, Texas 77006
Reservations Advised: 713.524.4222
Cost: ICCC Members $10, Non Members $15

Credit Cards Accepted / Seating Limited to 120

Join us for an evening with Chef Giancarlo Ferrara of Arcodoro
What: 6:30 PM Cooking Demonstration Immediately Followed by Dinner
When: Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Where: The Italian Cultural & Community Center, 1101 Milford @ Montrose Blvd

The menu will include:
Anitpasto: Capasante carmellate al profumo di timo e limone
Scallops caramelized with butter, thyme, sea salt and lemon zest, arugola cherry tomato salad

Primi Piatti: Risotto Asparagi, salsiccia e zafferano
Carnaroli rice simmered with saffron broth, Italian sausage and green asparagus tips

Secondi piatti: Fitetto di Branzino alle cream di ortiche
Filet of Mediterranean Sea bass served with a creamy sauce of wild nettle

Dolce: Torta Amalfitana di Pere & Ricotta;
This is a traditional Amalfi cake with ricotta and pear mousse layered with almond meringue cookies