Famee Furlane of Vancouver
2605 Pender Street East V5K 2B6 Vancouver, BC, Canada

We are proud to let you know that just recently we have relocated and installed at our Hall, the Mosaic, that was once displayed at Vancouver City Hall. The Mosaic, created by the Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli in Spilimbergo, was originally donated to the City of Vancouver by the Regione Friuli as a gift for the 100th Anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Vancouver. A few years ago, it was moved to the Italian Cultural Center on loan, while the City building was undergoing extensive renovations. It has now come home to our Hall thanks to the efforts of Aldo Qualizza and Carlo Tolusso. We will plan an unveiling ceremony of the Mosaic when the restrictions will be lifted.

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Since early March, we had to shut down all operations due to Covid-19. As a remedy we switched some of our operations in the kitchen by offering take out options which have been very well received by a large number of people. The feedback has been exceptional. As of now, we are anticipating these operations will continue in the New Year until we are able to regroup and return to a more normal life.... We will provide you with the new schedule of take-out events for 2021 once we have defined all dates and times. Happy New Year!

Best wishes to all of you and your families for a Happy Christmas season with safe celebrations and a New Year of good health, optimism, respect and caring for each other. Bon Nadâl e Bon Principi! Buon Natale e Buon Anno! ... Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See more

The Board of the Famee Furlane of Vancouver continues to monitor the rapidly evolving situation related to the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). We probably have all seen the devastating effects that such diseases as brought to Italy and other countries. It is our hope that the measures taken by the Federal and Provincial governments can help reduce the negative impacts to our daily life and save the lives of many people. In light of the situation, the Board has decided t...o suspend all activities effective immediately, and therefore cancel all events planned, until further notice. In particular, the following upcoming events will not take place as planned: March 19 - AGM April 4 - Fieste de Patrie dal Friul May 1st - Ladies Only dinner Calamari nights in March and April We will try to reschedule some of them, if the conditions will allow it, otherwise we will cancel them for this year. We are well aware that many of you were looking forward to these events, but we all have to do our part in these difficult times. We have also decided to not take any new bookings until May 1st, unless things drastically improve in the near future. We would like to take the opportunity to remind you of a few simple actions that can help reducing the spread in our community: Avoid large gatherings of people Wash your hand often with soap and warm water If you feel unwell, even if you are not sure you have contracted the virus, please stay at home and contact the health authority. We will keep monitoring the situation and we will provide updates if the situation will require it. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concern, please reach out to us. Yours sincerely, the Board of Directors of the Famee Furlane of Vancouver

As we are waiting for the Covid-19 situation to improve and resume activities and events at the hall, we want to share a few pictures of the recent painting of the hall. Work is almost complete with only minor touch-ups left.

SEPTEMBER 12 NOVEMBER 17 Burnaby Art Gallery 6344 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby... SAINTS, SINNERS AND SOUVENIRS Italian Masterworks on Paper The Burnaby Art Gallery is pleased to showcase a selection of Italian Master prints and drawings from Vancouver-area public and private collections, dating from the Renaissance up to the late 18th century. This exhibition includes religious, historical and mythological prints and drawings, examining their intended purposes and the context in which they were made. Running concurrently with a second exhibition of early printed books from the Wosk-McDonald Aldine Collection from Simon Fraser University Library Special Collections, this exhibition is complemented by a catalogue with essays by Dr. Hilary Letwin, guest curator; Dr. Julian Brooks, Senior Curator of Drawings and Department Head, J. Paul Getty Museum; and Ralph Stanton, Former Director of Special Collections at Simon Fraser University Library. This exhibition, showcasing works exclusively from the Vancouver area, will be the first of its kind in over 30 years. It is presented in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver. Opening Reception: Thursday, September 12, 7-9 pm Curator’s Tour: Sunday, September 29, 2 pm Regular opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am-4:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12:00-5:00 pm Admission: Suggested donation is $5