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Culture “Shores of Light” Documentary Screening Followed by conversation by interviewer Giorgio Tinelli and special guest Dora Ennis Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30pm “Shores of Light” by Yael Katzir (Israel, 2015, Duration: 56 min), is the poignant untold story of warmth and compassion after a terrible war. Thousands of Jewish survivors landed in Southern Italy after WWII on their way to Israel. To their surprise, they were welcomed by the poor locals. In this time of psychological and physical healing, hundreds of children were born. CULTURE The film follows the story of three Israeli women who were born then, in Santa-Maria-Di-Leuca and weaves rare historical footage with unique current testimonials capturing a ray of light after great darkness. In collaboration with Istituto Italiano di Cultura and the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre Price: Free Admission and Refreshments Location: Sala Caboto Ballroom, Villa Colombo Toronto "In Deum" Easter Concert featuring Vesuvius Ensemble “Shores of Light” Documentary Screening ADDITIONAL EVENTS Librissimi Toronto Italian Book Festival Organized by Com.It.Es Toronto (Committee of Italian Canadians Abroad) Friday, May 3 - Saturday, May 4 Celebrate Italian-Canadian culture and literary expression with the second annual, two-day celebration of Italian-Canadian books and writers! The event features authors, panelists, presenters, performers and various exhibitors. Price: Free Admission Location: Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre 28 | COLUMBUS CENTRE "In Deum" Easter Concert Spring Book Launch: Six New Books by Canadian Authors Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 - 8:30pm Guernica Editions and Inanna Publications join together for an exciting book launch featuring six brand new titles of fiction, poetry and nonfiction by authors Arianna Dagnino, Sonia Saikaley, Giovanna Riccio, Vivian Meyer, Valentina Gal, and Harriet Bernstein. Themes to be explored at this event include immigration, survival and trauma, femininity and feminism, and creativity, as we indulge in thought-provoking discussions. Price: Free Admission and Refreshments Location: Lower Gallery, Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery Columbus Centre Monday, April 15 at 7:00pm Vesuvius Ensemble: Francesco Pellegrino – voice, chitarra battente, Marco Cera – oboe, guitars, mandolin, Lucas Harris – archlute, colascione, guitar, Felix Deak – violoncello, and Soprano, Agnes Zsigovics. In honour of Holy Week, we are proud to present a unique cross- mix of popular and classical music with an emphasis on the “Mother of Sorrows”. Anguished melodies from various folk traditions will mix with heart-rending settings of the “Stabat Mater” and other liturgical texts. Co-presented with Centro Scuola Price: $20.00 (adults), $10.00 (seniors & students) Location: Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre TICKETS ON SALE NOW PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE, EMAIL, BY PHONE OR IN PERSON Online: villacharities.com/vesuvius Email: [email protected] By phone: [phone] ext. 248 In person: Columbus Centre, Arts, Youth & Culture Department, 2nd Floor, Room 201 Cassandra Zannella - Arts & Culture Coordinator 901 Lawrence Ave. West, Toronto, ON M6A 1C3 Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm SPRING & SUMMER 2019 | 29