Rekindle hope in a virtual “passeggiata Italiana” 

 The cast and crew of the movie “Road to the Lemon Grove”, and many special guests, invite you to join them for a warm-hearted gathering, as they take a virtual trip to the heart and soul of Italy. 

Father’s Day, June 21st, 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time 
(4:00 pm Eastern, 3:00 p.m. Central, 10 p.m. Central European) 

The Italian community in Italy and around the world has suffered unspeakable hardships during the pandemic. It’s time to heal and find joy through a 1-hour interactive online special, multi-streamed on Zoom, YouTube and Facebook. 

• Reconnect with your community – from New York to Rome and everything in between
• Rebuild and help one another
• Reunite with you fathers, families, friends, Nonnos and Nonnas
• Hear stories from people on the front lines and survivors of Covid 19
• Share memories, laughter and celebrate
• Take a virtual trip to Italy in a time when it is impossible to travel there
• Dance to memorable music that with touch your heart
• Donate to Charity – donations of $25 or more will receive a copy of the movie “Road to the Lemon Grove” to share with your friends, family, Nonna and Nonno
• Funds raised will go to Italian communities affected by the pandemic through the Red Cross

​ Celebrities: Burt Young (Rocky), Nick Mancuso (Ticket to Heaven), Rossella Brescia (Italian TV star and Italy's Prima Ballerina), Loreena McKennitt (Multi-Platinum Recording Artist), Charly Chiarelli (Sicilian "Spalding Grey"), and Tomaso Sanelli (Titans), Eric Eremita (Love It or List It), Cristina Fontanelli (Opera Singer), Claudio Vena (Musician), Dominic Mancuso (Musician), Rita Chiarelli (Musician), Ripley Lucas-Tagliani (Opera Singer) and many more. 

More About Road to the Lemon Grove - Click Here

KCIC joined Il Centro Director Mario Miceli and representatives from Italian Clubs in Kamloops and Prince George for an online discussion about what the various clubs offered in their own communities. You can watch the recorded session on Il Centro's Facebook page. Our portion starts at 6:42 into the video.