AIAE to celebrate La Settimana della Lingua Italiana with the theme "Cinema and Theatre" has organized A Cena con le Stelle - Dining with the Stars- with the renown actor Tony Lo Bianco and Distinguished Italian American Studies Scholar Dr. Vincenzo Milione. When: Monday, October 16, 2017 7:00pm - $50 all inclusive of three course dinner meal. Where: Carmela's Italian Restaurant, 912 Hempstead Tpke. Franklin Square NY. Reservation is a must [email protected]

Renowned Actor Tony Lo Bianco will speak about his life experience in cinema and theatre as an Italian American from Brooklyn, and recite parts of the Fiorello La Guardia and ' Just a Common Soldier" productions. Other guest Stars will be at hand. Anecdotes and facts will be presented by Dr. Vincenzo Milione of the Calandra Institute of the City University of New York. Dr. Milione will comment on Lo Bianco’s individual experience within the changes of Italian American presence in the cinema and theater industry.