& Welcome
To the Italian Educational Cultural Center, Center for the Arts at Casa Colombo
Save the Date:
Sunday May 16th at 4PM
Book Presentation by author Jennifer Anton
Now Live - Art Exhibit by Jacqueline Firmo-Falconi
Italian Culture & Language Classes via Zoom - see events
Do you have roots in Jersey City? - see our CASA COLOMBO BOOK below
To PURCHASE ART from the galleries, click here to our store.
Exhibits & Events
The Italian Educational & Cultural Center
virtually hosts
Book Presentation by author Jennifer Anton
Sunday May 16th at 4PM
A promise keeps them apart until WWII threatens to destroy their love forever
Fonzaso Italy, between two wars
Nina Argenta doesn't want the traditional life of a rural Italian woman. The daughter of a strong-willed midwife, she is determined to define her own destiny. But when her brother emigrates to America, she promises her mother to never leave.
When childhood friend Pietro Pante briefly returns to their mountain town, passion between them ignites while Mussolini forces political tensions to rise. Just as their romance deepens, Pietro must leave again for work in the coal mines of America. Nina is torn between joining him and her commitment to Italy and her mother.
~Dedicated to all Mothers~
Virtual Event Link coming soon.
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Italian Culture & Language Classes online
Contemporary Italian – Spring lessons
for Intermediate/Advanced level
To learn Italian through regional traditions, customs and cultures of Italy.
(syllabus provided upon request)
A course of 8 classes to be held on Wednesday from 6:00 to 7.00pm
(Group lesson, max. 5 students) on the following days:
April 2021: 28 - May 2021: 5/12/19/26 - June 2021: 2/9/16
$30 per lesson + Registration fee of $10
Total $250 per student
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Instructor: Prof. Antonio Pisano ()
Coordinator: Carla Mastropierro, IECC Exec. Director
Italian Culture & Language Classes online
Contemporary Italian for Beginners
Spring lessons
To learn Italian through regional cultures and popular traditions of Italy.
(syllabus provided upon request)
A course of 8 classes to be held on Saturday from 11:00 to 12.00pm (Group lesson, max. 5 students) on the following days: May 2021: 1/8/15/22/29 – June 2021: 5/12/19
$30 per lesson + Registration fee of $10
Total $250 per student
*****
Instructor: Prof. Antonio Pisano ()
Coordinator: Carla Mastropierro, IECC Exec. Director
Payments: PayPal through Italian Educational & Cultural Center's website
Credit Cards type: Visa/Mastercard/Others, number, exp.date, sec. code, billing address, zip code
Casa Colombo Book: A Constant Dynamic Presence in Jersey City
Review by: Sylvia Hinge
IECC member, Madison, NJ
"Casa Colombo is a detailed history of the Italian experience in Jersey City. The book depicts how one building and the dedicated people behind it for decades have had such a significant positive impact on the lives of so many. A very informative and uplifting read"
Do you have roots in Jersey City? We have the perfect book for you!
Our newly published history of Casa Colombo: A Constant Dynamic Presence in Jersey City. This book will bring back memories of the neighborhood once called The Italian Village, of the people who once lived there and of the thriving community it once was.
Purchase Price: $29.95 (includes shipping)
Note: Giving this as a gift? If the book is to be shipped to a location different than your billing address, email info@casacolombo.org
Review by: Loredana Iori-Giulianelli
Patronato ACLI NJ
"What a delightful read! Melissa Dulebohn has written a wonderful account of Casa Colombo. It will bring back warm memories to anyone who has any association with the neighborhood. She chronicles the history of the building through the events and the people who passed through its doors. Her descriptions are vivid and well supported by the illustrations.
Upcoming Events
IECC on-site programming is currently on hold due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
However, keep checking back for more virtual events!
Thank you and stay safe!
Exhibit: Italian Heritage Room
Open all year!
Come and visit our Heritage room and you'll be instantly transported from the 1920's to 1950's. Tuesday 10 am - 3 pm, Thursday 10 am - 3 pm, and by appointment. No registration needed. Free Admission.
(Due to covid, please call for an appointment.)
Exhibit: Italian Village
Open all year!
The Italian Village in the heart of Jersey City has been home to many Italian immigrants. Immerse yourself in an era gone by that has left indelible memories. Tuesday 10 am - 3 pm, Thursday 10 am - 3 pm, and by appointment. No registration needed. Free Admission.
(Due to covid, please call for an appointment.)
The Italian Educational & Cultural Center/Center for the Arts at Casa Colombo (IECC), a 501c3 not for profit organization, serves as a cultural multi-media link between the past and the future of the American and Italian communities of Jersey City. IECC has a two-fold mission: (1) To honor Casa Colombo's place in immigration history by maintaining its historic building and by displaying historical materials and artifacts, and interpreting them for a culturally diverse population in Jersey City and Hudson County, and (2) To foster the visual arts and humanities in the area through visual arts exhibits, performances, concerts, cultural, educational, and literary events, tours, and other programming.
Store
Memberships and Hall rentals please click below.
Shop through our store! For event tickets please refer to the event page for reservations of purchases.
To reserve our hall please contact us through our contact page
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