Awarded Best Cultural Programming in WNY by Buffalo Spree Magazine 2022, the Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded by Dr. Francesco Giacobbe and his late wife, Renata Giacobbe in 2010. For over ten years, the CCI has been sharing and promoting education, history, and inspiring current and future generations within the Buffalo community. CCI Buffalo’s mission is to preserve and promote Italian culture, heritage and language through educational opportunities and community engagement in the Western New York region.
The Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo wishes the Billittier family a happy 100th anniversary of Chef's Restaurant of Buffalo NY! Since opening their doors in 1923, the Billittiers have made their hard work, welcoming restaurant, and family recipes part of a true Italian American success story. We are thankful for Lou Billittier’s friendship and generosity, and wish his family and Chef’s many more wonderful years ahead! ... See MoreSee Less
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Tanti complimenti a tutti i nostri amici
Congratulations Chefs!!!🎉🎊🥂🍾
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Love this place and so proud of it. (Angela Filippone’s sister)
Miss all of you. Great picture
HUGE congratulations to our friends at Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York Inc. on the ground breaking of their new cultural center! We are so proud of all of your hard work and we can’t wait to see the construction complete! 🇮🇹🇲🇽 ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations 🍾
Join us for the first lecture of the fall season! Jump back in time and discover a story of working-class Italians from Buffalo's West Side. Reserve your spot at ccibuffalo.org/event/book-lecture-dress-jeans-disco-dating/ Free for members, and $5 for non-members. Lecture begins at 1:30. Hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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A must read! Congrats on a great book for all.
I am so glad I got to attend and hear Frank talk about his book today. I also purchased the book and he was nice enough to sign my copy. Frank is such a great speaker and I can see why he was a successful teacher as well as a book author. His stories hit home and had great memories growing up in the 70s. His stories were also funny as well. What a great choice to speak at the Italian center.
Loved it! Another reason that Buffalo should be talking proud! 😉🇮🇹
Time to wave goodbye to Summer, and hello to Fall! 👋🏻☀️ What was your favorite part of Summer?
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Check out this great event from our friends in the Filipino community! ... See MoreSee Less
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The CCI offers many member events ranging from Sicilian Art Classes, Children's Story Hours, Art & History Lectures, Cocktail Parties, Cooking Demonstrations, Wine & Dinner Pairings, Bocce Ball Tournaments and more. Check out our upcoming events on ccibuffalo.org/events/
We want to hear from you! What events do you want to see next on the CCI calendar?
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Wishing all of our CCI students, teachers and families a happy and healthy school year! The Fall Semester of Italian language lessons are starting back up at the CCI next week on September 11. 📚✏️
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"Ever hear of the expression, I'm not worthy? Allow me tell you about a Buffalo guy who never forgets his roots. An Italian-American who takes pride in his heritage, and that man is Rocco Termini. Rocco has done so much for Buffalo and developed so many amazing projects. If it weren't for Rocco Termini, our beautiful Italian Cultural Center at Delaware and Hertel Avenues wouldn't exist. That is why we are presenting him with out First Order of Distinguished Merit Award." - John A. Vecchio
Please join us at the 2023 Renaissance Gala at The Hotel at the Lafayette on Saturday, September 9th to honor Rocco Termini for his contributions to the Western New York community and commitment to our local Italian culture.
Tickets, Sponsorships and Program Ads and Messages for Rocco available for purchase: 114095.blackbaudhosting.com/114095/Renaissance-Gala-09Sep2023 ... See MoreSee Less
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Have you purchased your tickets to this year's Renaissance Gala? Join us for our biggest celebration of the year at The Hotel at the Lafayette, Saturday, September 9th. Tickets available on ccibuffalo.org! 🎟
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Is the ‘G’ silent?