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SINY PIZZA TOUR - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE!
Specified Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm
UPCOMING TOUR DATES: TBA
Come enjoy a slice and a soda from four of Staten Island’s most beloved pizzerias - Denino’s, Jimmy Max, Joe and Pat’s, and Lee’s Tavern. In between pizzerias, the tour will visit some local sites, such as the College of Staten Island, Wagner College, and the Carousel, to get a taste of the island. You will also receive a SINY Pizza Tour t-shirt as well as a free cannoli from Alfonso's Pastry Shoppe and a free Italian Ice from Ralph's (seasonal). Pizza tours run on Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm, beginning and ending at the Staten Island Ferry or the Hilton. Cost is $40 per person. To reserve a spot, call SINY at 347-273-1257 or e-mail Cristina at CristinaSINY88@aol.com. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance.
Now doing mid-week group tours! Reduced rate: $30 a person, minimum group of 10 people! Call 347-273-1257 or e-mail CristinaSINY88@aol.com for more information or reservations! Click here to watch a video clip of our SINY Pizza Tour on YouTube! Click here to check out our SINY Pizza Tour fan page for more information!
**NEW!** SINY PRESENTS OUR FIRST SINY HISTORICAL TOUR!
Specified Saturdays from 9:30am to 3:00pm
UPCOMING TOUR DATES: TBA
PRICE OF ADMISSION: $80 per person (tickets on sale for $50 per person if you register through GoldStar.com) 
Tour Details: Come enjoy an afternoon on Staten Island learning about our treasured history and visiting many of the beloved cultural attractions we have to offer! We ask the participants to meet our tour bus at the Staten Island Ferry Shuttle Bus Depot at 9:30am. They will be greeted by our tour guide, Staten Island's very own historian, Dr. Thomas Matteo. After picking everyone up from the ferry, the bus will take the group to the first location - the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art (338 Lighthouse Avenue, SI NY 10306). Here, you can observe and appreciate the art and culture of Tibet and the Himalayas. The second stop will be Historic Richmond Town (441 Clarke Avenue, SI NY 10306), where you can explore over 30 original historical structures, dating back to the 17th century, and learn more about the Americans who struggled, survived, and thrived from the colonial period to the present! Next, the group will stop at the Greenbelt Nature Center (700 Rockland Avenue, SI NY 10314); located at the heart of the Greenbelt, this Nature Center allows visitors access to hiking trails, learn about the various programs and activities offered there, or to simply relax and enjoy the beautiful wooded grounds. The fourth stop on this tour will be at Battery Weed, located in Fort Wadsworth (East end of Bay Street near the Verrazano Bridge, SI NY 10305). As one of the oldest military sites in the United States, Fort Wadsworth helped protect New York City for over 200 years; Battery Weed also offers some of the most breathtaking views of the New York Harbor! The group will then visit the Alice Austen House (2 Hylan Boulevard, SI NY 10305), a museum dedicated to the life of the well-known photographer, Alice Austen. The final stop on the tour will be a visit to Snug Harbor (1000 Richmond Terrace, SI NY 10301), our island's largest cultural center. This location is home to the Chinese Scholar Garden, Botanical Gardens, the Tuscan Garden, art galleries, and more! Once the tour concludes between 2:00pm and 3:00pm, the group will be provided with snacks and drinks, and then dropped off at the Staten Island Ferry. Call 347-273-1257 or e-mail CristinaSINY88@aol.com for more information or to make your reservations! Biography of Tour Guide: Dr. Thomas Matteo, Ed.D., is an Associate Professor at St. Peter's College in Jersey City. Prior to his appointment, he served in several executive positions in the New York City government and was appointed to be Staten Island's 4th Borough Historian in 2007. He has written three books and several pamphlets on Staten Island's history, including Sea View and the Far Colony, Staten Island Then and Now, and his most recent work, Staten Island I Didn't Know That!. Dr. Matteo has also appeared on several TV shows about Staten Island's history, including Channel 13's A Walk Around Staten Island and Channel 25's Secrets of New York. He hosts a website for researching Staten Island's history, statenislandhistorian.com, and is also the founder and current board member of the Sea View Historic Foundation.
**LOOKING FOR NEW, EXCITING EVENTS HAPPENING ON STATEN ISLAND? BE SURE TO CHECK OUT CASA BELVEDERE, THE ITALIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION, TO SEE WHAT NEW WEEKLY EVENTS THEY ARE HOSTING!**
Tel: 718-273-7660 Fax: 718-273-0020
Address: 79 Howard Avenue, SI, NY 10301
Website: www.casa-belvedere.org E-mail: info@casa-belvedere.org
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2011 - OPEN HOUSE: CASA BELVEDERE "PARLIAMO ITALIANO" LANGUAGE PROGRAM WINTER/SPRING 2011 SEMESTER (CLASSES OFFERED FROM TODDLERS TO ADULTS)
TIME: 3:00pm - 7:00pm PLACE: 79 Howard Ave., SI NY 10301
An open house and registration will take place for Casa Belvedere's Winter/Spring 2011 "Parliamo Italiano" Language Program. The courses, running for a 12-week session, will provide students with a sound basis for learning to communicate effectively and accurately in contemporary spoken and written Italian. Please call Casa Belvedere or click here to learn more about the program.
**TWO EVENTS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!**
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 - ANITA SANSEVERINO PRESENTS UNMASKED: THE HISTORY OF CARNEVALE and VINI D'ITALIA - ITALIAN WINE TASTING 101
TIME: 7:00pm PLACE: 79 Howard Ave., SI NY 10301
 This vibrant and beautifully photographed essay of Venetian masks presents viewers with visual perspective of the famed revelry and rituals of Carnevale. With the breathtaking city of Venice as her backdrop, her well-timed camera records many faces of mystery. Lone figures that haunt, romantic couples that shout their closeness with coordinated ensembles, individuals who surrender to a united theme - all are among the thousands of free-spirited actors playing out their fantasy roles on the Carnevale stage. Her unsuspecting players silently depict why a Carnevale ogni scherzo vale ("anything goes at Carnevale"), unwittingly reveal what they've striven so hard to disguise. Suggested donation for this event is $20 per person. Please reserve in advance by phone, email, or online on the "Events" page at www.casa-belvedere.org. Complimentary wine, cheese, and light fare will be served. Parking available directly across the street at Notre Dame Academy.
A professional sommelier, will present Vini D'Italia. Sample some incredible Italian wines while learning the basics of how to identify and appreciate different varieties. This evening we will be featuring wines from the Veneto region. Veneto is among the foremost wine-producing regions, both for quality and quantity. Food for this evening graciously provided by Angelica's Ristorante. Admission is $50 per person. Please RSVP. Reservations accepted with payment by phone, email, or online. Space is limited. Parking for this event is located directly across the street from the mansion at the Notre Dame Academy parking lots.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011 - CLASSES BEGIN: CASA BELVEDERE "PARLIAMO ITALIANO" LANGUAGE PROGRAM WINTER/SPRING 2011 SEMESTER (CLASSES OFFERED FROM TODDLERS TO ADULTS)
TIME: VARIES PLACE: Notre Dame Academy, 78 Howard Ave., SI NY 10301
Casa Belvedere's Italian language instruction classes will be available to toddlers, children, teens, and adults and will be held at Notre Dame Academy. The courses, running for a 12-week session, will provide students with a sound basis for learning to communicate effectively and accurately in contemporary spoken and written Italian. Please call Casa Belvedere or click here to learn more about the program.
Past Events:
Back to the Beach
June 26th and 27th, 2010 - 12 pm to 9 pm
This fun-filled afternoon at the beach takes place in late June from 12pm to 9pm at the Midland Beach Sea Turtle Circle. There is live music, games, rides, and food for all to enjoy. SINY will be a presence at Back to the Beach with outreach and information about Staten Island. A fireworks display will follow at 9pm.
Dog Show
June 27th, 2010 - 8 am to 5 pm
The Staten Island Kennel Club presents the All Breed Dog Show at the Midland Beach Sports Field located at Fr. Capodanno and Midland Beach. This event takes place in late June from 8am to 5pm.
Back to the Beach 2
August 14th & 15th, 2010 - 12 pm to 9 pm
The second Back to the Beach event will take place again at the Midland Beach Sea Turtle Circle. Live music, games, rides, and food are to be enjoyed by all.
2nd Annual SINY Tri/Du-Athlon
Sunday, August 29th, 2010 - 6 am to 11 am
SINY is proud to host our 2nd Annual Tri/Du-Athlon at Midland Beach again this year. The Triathlon consists of swimming 1/3-mi, biking 12-mi, and running 4-mi. The Duathlon consists of running 1-mi, niking 12-mi, and running 4-mi. Awards will be distributed after the race in age, gender, and team/individual categories. Price for the Triathlon is $80 before August 1st ($90 after, $100 day of), and the Duathlon is $70 before August 1st ($80 after, $90 day of). For more information or for this year's results, please visit www.nytri.org
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