St. John's University Joins Forces with the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum and the Italian Foundation of the Casa Belvedere to Benefit the Staten Island Victims of Hurricane Sandy

St. John's Annual Christmas Concert Proceeds to Go to the Storm Victims

The Italian Cultural Center of St. John’s University has joined forces with the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, and the Italian Foundation of the casa Belvedere to present the Staten Island Sandy Relief Benefit on Sunday, December 09.  

The benefit will combine two holiday traditions—St. John’s annual holiday concert and the exhibition of the Presepio. The event begins with the opening of the magnificent - 18th Century Style Neapolitan Solidarity Crèche - Il Presepio Della Solidarietà. The exhibit, a special 9-11 Tribute, was a gift of friendship and solidarity from the Naples, Italy Chamber of Commerce to The New York City Fire Department in honor of the victims of 9-11 and the brave First Responders.

The unveiling will be followed by a cabaret-style Christmas Concert and reception with the New American Youth Ballet and the Richmond County Orchestra conducted by Maestro Alan Aurelia, followed by a performance by TWO TENORS & A LADY - with VETRO Tenors Christopher Macchio & Elio Scaccio and Soprano Marissa Famiglietti.

What:       “A Unique Solidarity Event to Benefit the
                 Staten Island Victims of Hurricane Sandy”

When:      Unveiling Reception, Flynn Hall 1:30
                 Christmas Concert & Reception,Campus Center 3:00
 

Where:     St. John’s University Staten Island Campus


In announcing this event, Joseph Sciame, Vice-President for Community Relations of St. John’s University and a Co-Chair of the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum Board of Directors, said, “We are ever so proud to help coordinate such an effort on Staten Island to show solidarity with our sisters and brothers who have suffered so much from the storm that occurred several weeks ago.”

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO HELP THE STATEN ISLAND VICTIMS OF SUPERSTORM SANDY.

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