Past Events 2
Annual Luncheon Meeting
and Election of Officers
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Prestancia Country Club
President Joe Morra welcomes everyone, reviews the season's successful events and describes next season's offerings that highlight Sicily.
Mary Maresco, Secretary, successfully conducts the Election of SICE Officers for 2024-2026.
One of SICE's Travel Abroad Stipend Recipients, Tom Riley a student at USF, waves gratefully to all.
Anne Salamone, long-time SICE VP and Membership Chair, accepts a bouquet of roses from Joe and Brenda. Anne has retired from this elected office but will remain on the Executive Board.
Karyn Maviano, travel consultant, outlines the itinerary for SICE's trip to Sicily planned for May, 2025. It will include a "Discover Your Sicilian Roots" component.
"Stromboli"
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
President Joe Morra introduces SICE filmgoers to the very controversial film, "Stromboli," starring Ingrid Bergman.
Filmgoers enjoy a delicious lunch and have a lively discussion
once again at Cassariano's in Lakewood Ranch.
"Stanno Tutti Bene"
Wednesday, February 24, 2024
SICE filmgoers gather outside Cassariano's Italian Eatery after viewing "Stanno Tutti Bene '' at Lakewood Ranch Cinema.
Film enthusiasts enjoy a fine Italian lunch in Cassarino's screen-enclosed patio while discussing "Stanno Tutti Bene." President Joe Morra led the spirited discussion.
COSTUME DESIGN: BEHIND THE SCENES
SARASOTA OPERA - JANUARY 31, 2024
Howard Kaplan, Sarasota Opera's Costume Designer begins his presentation
Richard Russell gratefully accepts SICE's $3000 donation to the Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera singer serenades the group with "Cuore Ingrato."
SICE members gather to enjoy coffee, dessert and conversation prior to the Opera Event.
Maserati: Luxury Italian Car Design
January 10, 2024
Presenter: Nico Rondet Event Director: Paolo Tricase
DINNER: The Neapolitan Feast of the Seven Fishes
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Cafe Amici - Sarasota
LECTURE: LA LINEA ITALIANA
Dr. Rosanne Martorella
Monday, November 13, 2023
Rosanne traces the development of Italian design in architecture, fashion, automobiles, typewriters and other products.
Rosanne discusses SICE's theme for 2023-24: Iconic Italian Style
Evan Lemole, SICE scholarship winner, and Board member, Fran Plankey
Annual End-of-the Year Luncheon
April 19, 2023
Heritage Oaks Country Club
Members reminisce about this season's well-attended events and are treated to a sneak preview of the 2023-2024 season.
FILM EVENT
"The Sunflower"
March 22, 2023
Filmgoers enjoy a delicious Italian meal as they discuss the third film, "I Girasoli," starring Sophia and Marcello.
Film Event:
"Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow"
February 22, 2023
President Joe Morra welcomes everyone to Lakewood Ranch Cinema for the showing of Director, Vittorio De Sica's "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow," starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni.
SARASOTA OPERA EVENT
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
ITALIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM PRESENTATION AND LUNCHEON
JANUARY 25, 2023
SARASOTA YACHT CLUB
SOPHIA...MARCELLO...VITTORIO: A COLLABORATION FOR THE AGES
JANUARY 11, 2023
Film enthusiasts enjoy lunch at Sofia's Restaurant in Lakewood Ranch as they discuss "Too Bad She's Bad."
Presentation: WWII & Italy - December 6, 2022
Selby Library
Mary & Rosanne presented both personal and documented photos on the impact & devastation of WWII on Italy.
Welcome Gala Dinner Dance - November 17, 2022
Palm Aire Country Club
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Our Final In-Person Farewell of the Season
April 20, 2022 -- Prestancia Country Club
We celebrated 20 wonderful years of fun, festivities, and philanthropy. There was a nostalgic photographic journey of SICE's past twenty seasons.
In the words of SICE president Joe Morra, " Far and above all else, our "End of Year Gala Luncheon" at the Prestancia Country Club proved to be the signature event of the 2021-22 season as we detailed SICE's Twentieth Anniversary. Event Director, Mary Maresco, with the assistance of Hewie Poplock, SICE's website technician, presented a film history of SICE's events over the last two decades, 2002-2022. What a heartwarming reminiscence for all our "old-timers" and quite an eye-opener for our current members. Not to be outdone, Event Co-Directors, Fran Plankey and Janet Jarzyna, planned the entire event with meticulous attention to detail, including a special gift for all attendees - - a SICE coffee mug."
SICE's Annual Opera Event - January 26, 2022
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 “Nights of Cabiria”
SICE filmgoers enjoy a relaxing lunch at the Paris Bistrot immediately following the viewing of Fellini's "Nights of Cabiria" at Lakewood Ranch Cinema on February 16, 2022.
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One of Sarasota Opera's musicians demonstrates the bells used backstage during "Tosca."
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Richard Russell and Maestro Victor Di Renzi accept SICE's $3000 donation from President Joe Morra and Event Chair Rosanne Martorella.
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Maestro Di Renzi presents an overview of the plot and music from "Tosca."
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One of this season's soloists sings an aria from "Tosca."