This edition: October 2007
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Original tape date: October 31, 2007.ITALICS/AJT reports on The National Italian American Foundations 32nd Annual Conference and Gala Awards Dinner, held on October 13th, 2007,in Washington DC, at the Hilton Hotel. Over 3,500 people gather to celebrate the Italian American Heritage and its contributions and achievements to the country and world by honoring some of our community's most influential and brightest stars.
NIAF Honorees for 2007 year include: the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, legendary Film Director Martin Scorsese, Former Mayor of New York City & 2008 Presidential Candidate Rudolph Giuiliani, Actress/Singer/Entrepreneur Connie Stevens, Film & TV Actress Ellen Pompeo, and William Novelli, CEO of the AARP. Tributes were presented to the Late Great Tenor Luciano Pavarotti, and Jack Valenti, Former Visionary President of the Motion Picture Association of America. Legendary Singer/Songwriter Neil Sedaka performs for a NIAF Audience over our credits.
Guest List
Maria Bartiromo Anchorwoman-Master of Ceremonies, CNBC
Jerry Colangelo Owner, Phoenix Suns/NIAF
Louis Freeh Former FBI Director
Rudolph Giuliani Former Mayor of NYC/2008 Presidential Candidate
Gina Lollobrigida Actress
Hon. Janet Napolitano Governor of Arizona
Bill Novelli CEO, AARP
Hon. Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the US House of Representatives
Ellen Pompeo Actress
Ambassador Peter Secchia NIAFF
Neil Sedaka Songwriter/Singer
Connie Stevens Actress/Singer
Cav. Anthony Julian Tamburri, PhD. Dean and Executive Director, The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
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- Alain Elkann & ILICA
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- Book Launch, PIACE, and a Presepio
- Tuesday, February 17 - 9:30am
- Thursday, February 19 - 9:30am
- Frank Ingrasciotta in Blood Type: Ragu
- Wednesday, February 18 - 9:30am
- TBA
- Monday, February 23 - 9:30am
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- Thursday, February 26 - 9:30am
- Monday, March 2 - 9:30am
- Maria Lai. A Journey to America
- Tuesday, March 3 - 9:30am
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- Wednesday, March 4 - 9:30am
- Italian American Culture & NOIAW
- Thursday, March 5 - 9:30am
- Open Roads: New Italian Cinema
- Monday, March 9 - 9:30am
- Claudio Pagliara
- Tuesday, March 10 - 9:30am
- Frank Ingrasciotta in Blood Type: Ragu
- Monday, January 26 - 9:30am
- Tuesday, January 27 - 9:30am
- Wednesday, January 28 - 9:30am
- Thursday, January 29 - 9:30am
- Monday, February 2 - 9:30am
- Tuesday, February 10 - 9:30am
- THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO: CONVERSATION WITH ADRIANA TRIGIANI
- Tuesday, January 20 - 9:30am
- Wednesday, February 4 - 9:30am
- CAFÉ MARS AND CIVITA
- Monday, January 19 - 9:30am
- Tuesday, February 3 - 9:30am
- Claudio Pagliara
- Thursday, January 15 - 9:30am
- Open Roads: New Italian Cinema
- Wednesday, January 14 - 9:30am
- Book Launch, PIACE, and a Presepio
- Tuesday, January 13 - 9:30am
- Thursday, January 22 - 9:30am
- Monday, February 9 - 9:30am
- Alain Elkann & ILICA
- Monday, January 12 - 9:30am
- Wednesday, January 21 - 9:30am
- Thursday, February 5 - 9:30am
