Villa Charities, with funding by the Government of Canada’s New Horizon’s for Seniors Program, continues our popular Ballo Liscio social dancing nights.
Join us Wednesday nights as we dance the night away. These weekly events are open to everyone and feature live musical performances.
A ‘PAY WHAT YOU CAN’ EVENT
(Donations welcome at the door)
Location:
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre
Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Eggplant Parmigiana
Scialatielli ai Frutti di Mare
Basil and Pecorino cheese-flavoured fresh pasta tossed in a mix of seafood and tomato sauce
Salsiccia e Friarelli
Roasted pork sausage sautéed with steamed rapini
Insalata Mista
Mixed green salad (family style)
Babà al Rum
A delicious sponge cake soaked
in a sticky citrus-scented syrup mixed with Rhum
Porchetta su Crostone di pane e Pecorino, carciofi saltati e Ricottina su lesso di cicoria
Toasted bread topped with porchetta and pecorino, sautéed artichoke, mini ricotta on steamed dandelion
Tortiglioni al sugo con coda alla vaccinara
Tortiglioni pasta tossed in a slow cooked tomato sauce and oxtail
Saltimbocca di vitello con prosciutto e salvia, patate e asparagi
Traditional Prosciutto and Sage Veal Saltimbocca with a side of potato and asparagus
Crostata Ricotta e visciole
Roman ricotta tart with cherries
Price:
$100.00 (Per dinner)
(Inclusive of tax and booking fees)
Price includes complimentary wine during dinner service. Additional wine, beer, mixed and soft drinks will be available for an additional cost.
Location:
Ristorante Boccaccio, Columbus Centre
Unassigned tables of 10 guests on a first-come, first-served basis.
You will be able to join them when you learn how to play Scopa, Briscola and Tressette at our three-part Italian Card Games series, hosted at Caffe Cinquecento Italian Bar & Eatery.
Maurizio Gioffrè from Heritage Calabria has been teaching people of all ages Italy’s national card games for over 25 years. He will show you how fun and easy it is to master these beloved Italian pastimes so you can play with your friends and family.
All levels welcome!
Learn how to play one of Italy’s national card games, Scopa. A centuries-old card game that is fun for the whole family. Test your memory, strategic skills, and luck as you learn to play.
Learn how to play Briscola, a popular card game played across Italy and loved all over the world. An easy but challenging game where players must collect the most valuable cards and use their trumps wisely!
Learn how to play Tressette, a trick-taking card game. Become a ‘Tressette Master’ as you spend a fun evening learning the rules and practicing your skills with our expert card master, Maurizio Gioffrè.
Price:
$10.00 (Per class)
$25.00 (For a 3-class bundle)
Location:
Caffe Cinquecento Italian Bar & Eatery, Columbus Centre
With the support of Caffe Cinquecento Italian Bar & Eatery.
Welcome the 2023 spring season with a live performance by the Columbus Concert Band! Under the direction of Annamaria Mazzaferro, the award-winning Columbus Concert Band will perform a selection of popular concert band standards, guaranteed to inspire a love of live music in everyone.
Price:
$15.00
$10.00 (Seniors & Students)
(Payments welcome at the door. Cash only.)
Location:
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre
Co-presented by Villa Charities and the Columbus Concert Band.
Learn how to make fresh pasta and taste it with delicious sauces at the end of each session!
Caffe Cinquecento will be open to purchase wine
and other beverages. If you choose to bring your own bottle of wine, a $5 corkage fee will apply
Learn about making fresh cannelloni pasta including the process beginning from the “well” method, the importance of resting and choosing the right flours. A demonstration of different fillings and their variations for large, filled pastas.
Final dish: Spinach & Ricotta cannelloni with pomodoro sauce (tomato).
SOLD OUT
Learn about making fresh eggless dough including the process beginning from the “well” method, the importance of resting and choosing the right flours. An in depth demonstration of the techniques of making trofie as well as some other dough variations.
Final dish: Semolina trofie with pesto sauce.
Price:
$50.00 per class
Drinks not included.
Location:
Ristorante Boccaccio, Columbus Centre
In collaboration with Pastaio.
Join Villa Charities and CIBPA Toronto along with Italian author Paolo Quattrocchi for this special book launch and presentation.
Incorporating historical, geopolitical, literary, social and cultural elements with an autobiographical approach, “Canada – Stories, Visions and Challenges of a Laboratory of the Future” passionately relates the history, politics, and notable and ordinary people of a nation whose citizens “in just 150 years (…) have created a society based on trust and mutual respect for all. They have served as a model for many European countries and a source of hope for the world.” Particular attention is also given to the ties between Canada and Italy.
Participants will be given the opportunity to purchase a copy of the book followed by a Q & A.
Price:
FREE
Location:
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre
Presented in partnership with CIBPA Toronto.
Villa Charities continues our popular Ballo Liscio social dancing nights on Wednesday nights at the Columbus Centre.
Bring friends, partners, or come on your own and join us as we dance the night away with live musical performances!
A ‘PAY WHAT YOU CAN’ EVENT
(Donations welcome at the door)
Location:
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre
Looking for an unforgettable musical experience? Join us for our new jazz concert series featuring some of the industry’s most talented and award-winning jazz musicians. We’ve curated a lineup of incredible artists who will transport you to a world of smooth melodies and soulful rhythms.
The audience will be taken on an amazing musical experience through the musicians’ original compositions, including special versions of G. Puccini’s and G. Verdi’s famous arias.
Musicians:
Fabrizio Mocata – Piano
Gianmarco Scaglia – Bass
Paul Wertico – Drums
Musicians:
Francesco Cafiso – Saxophone
Roberto Occhipinti – Bass
Ewen Farncombe – Piano
Ethan Ardelli – Drums
Price:
$20.00 per concert
Location:
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre
Co-presented by Villa Charities and Istituto Italiano di Cultura, with the support of Davies Spina Falquez LLP.
Join us for a dance party featuring the best hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, and Latin music. We’ll be joined by DJ BUBBLES and MC Tony Bertini, with a special guest live appearance by Joée.
Price:
$20.00
Cash bar, snacks available. Open to ages 19+
Location:
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre
With support from Executive Chef Luciano Schipano and Tutto Gourmet Foods Inc.
The Befana, in traditional Italian folklore, is an old witch who surprises children with sweets and gifts on the eve of the Epiphany. This new interactive show, co-created by Daniele Bartolini and Danya Buonastella of DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT), continues this fun Italian Epiphany tradition with entertaining performances and special treats for children and families.
Location:
Columbus Centre
Villa Charities proudly presents The Christmas Chair / La Sedia di Natale, the new original immersive holiday experience created by internationally acclaimed theatre company DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT) and director Daniele Bartolini, with music by the Vesuvius Ensemble.
This unforgettable show invites the audience to delve into their fondest memories, to be weaved together into an interactive collective experience by a line-up of extraordinary Italian-Canadian performers, including some ‘surprise’ special guests!
Join us and explore the origins “della festa più bella” (of the most beautiful holiday) through ancient musical instruments from Neapolitan tradition, folk songs and storytelling.
Holiday treats and refreshments will be served at the end of the show.
Preview: Thursday, December 15, 8:00pm
Performances: Friday, December 16, 8:00pm & Saturday, December 17, 8:00pm
Sunday, December 18, 2:00pm
Price:
Preview: Pay What You Can (Suggested donation $20.00)
Performances: $40.00 (Adults), $25.00 (Seniors (65+), Students (13 – 25) & Artists
$20.00 (Children (6 – 12)
(Registration is required for all performances)
Location:
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre
DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT): Daniele Bartolini and Danya Buonastella
Vesuvius Ensemble: Romina Di Gasbarro, Francesco Pellegrino, Tommaso Sollazzo.
Celebrate the holiday season with a live performance of popular Christmas music! Under the direction of Annamaria Mazzaferro, the award-winning Columbus Concert Band will perform a selection of popular concert band standards and traditional Italian band music, guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.
Price:
A ‘PAY WHAT YOU CAN’ EVENT
Donations welcome at the door.
Location:
Joseph D. Carrier Gallery, Columbus Centre
Did you move from Italy in the last 20 years? Want to reunite with colleagues and celebrate new friendships? Join Villa Charities and fellow Italian expatriates to share some food, a glass of wine, entertainment, and a few laughs.
In collaboration with Comites, AIRIcerca Toronto Chapter, Chef Luciano Schipano, and Italiani a Toronto Facebook Group.
Location:
Ristorante Boccaccio, Columbus Centre
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a concert by Coro San Marco.
Location:
Joseph D. Carrier Gallery, Columbus Centre
For more information, please contact:
Edris Osman
Arts & Culture Coordinator
Phone: 416-789-7011 ext. 299
Email: cultural@villacharities.com
