"A Salute to Giuseppe Mazzini"

Italian Heritage and Cultural Month will kick off at St. John's University in Marillac Hall Auditorium Tuesday, November 1, with "A Salute to Giuseppe Mazzini", an Italian patriot, sponsored by the Office of Community Relations in cooperation with the Honorable Helen Marshall, President of the Borough of Queens.

The evening's program includes salutations by Cav. Louis Carnesecca, Chair of the Italian Cultural Center with an invocation by Rev. Michael Hilbert, S.J..  Proclamation and Awards will be presented by Honorable Helen Marshall, President of the Borough of Queens to distinguished Italian Americans for their contributions to the community.

Guests of the evening will enjoy Il Concerto: Coro del Lunedi - "An Evening of music Tribute to Giuseppe Mazzini" followed by Venetian Hour in Marillac Hall Terrace.

Admission is free. However, registration is required to ensure seating availability.  Pre-Registration form deadline is October 27, 2005.