Welcome to the Village Italia

Village Italia is proud to merge with Rossini in welcoming you to the Italian Village of 2010. Rossini was one of the original International Villages 37 years ago. Village Italia invites everyone to be part of our Italian culture. Take part in our traditions, our sense of family and the power of our unity.

On November 23rd, 1953 the Italians of Brantford organized, through the Order Sons of Italy of Ontario, a club named Rossini. This name was chosen to commemorate the famous Italian composer of opera – Gioacchino Rossini. In 1957 the building of the new Rossini ballroom began. In 1965 a two-floor addition was added and has undergone various renovations and continues to be a pillar of the Brantford Italian community. Rossini is a leader in the community in organizing special drives to raise money when disasters strike and people in our community need help.

For many Italian-Canadians, Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia was their introduction to a “new country” that promised hope and a better life. Italians with nothing more than “suitcase in hand” came to this new land in search of adventure, employment and greater opportunities for their children. During the Pier 21 years 471,940 people came to Canada from Italy making them the third largest group to immigrate between 1928 and 1971.

This year Village Italia’s theme is “Valigia D’Oro”, which recognizes the courage and sacrifice of our Italian Pioneers who immigrated to Canada to enrich our community, province and country. These “first” Italian immigrants provided future generations with a legacy of opportunity and success.

We invite you to come to Rossini to immerse yourself and your family in our family, our history and our culture. Come see our Pier 21 displays, enjoy some spaghetti and meatballs or a slice of pizza, and sip a glass of Chianti. Join us in folk song and dance to the “tarantella”.

Hours

• Wednesday:5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 4:00 p.m. to Midnight

Italian Village Menu

• Spaghetti
• Meatballs
• Pizza
• Wine

Entertainment

Wednesday

• Official Opening 4:00 p.m. with Valigia D’Oro Introduction
• 5:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. continuous – Rita Materno Band & Village Italia Band

Thursday

• 5:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. continuous – Tony Ieluzzi & Village Italia Band

Friday

• 5:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. continuous – Charles DiRamondo and the Frank DiFelice Band & Village Italia Band

Saturday

• 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. continuous – Coro Abruzzese & Village Italia Band
• 10:00 p.m. - 10:45 pm. – Musica Italia

Featuring the Village Italia Band

Location

Rossini Lodge, 140 Grey Street

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We are wheelchair accessible.

Contact Info:

Village Chairperson: Gino Tatasciore
Village Co-chairpersons: Eva Evans, Frances Uvanile & Luigi Tavernese
Village Mayor: Mary McWhirter(Petrucci)
Village Ambassador: Jennifer Romano
Village Co-Ambassador: Andrea Polidori

Additional Information

Email: ginotatasciore@hotmail.com

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