May 7 (Sunday)   12:00 - 5:00 pm AIAE 20th Anniversary Gala, Annual Awards and Scholarship Celebration. Distinguished guests:  Min. Francesco Genuardi, Consul General of Italy in New York City; Mrs. Matilda Raffa Cuomo, Former New York First Lady and Chair of the New York State Mentoring Program; Msgr. Hilary C. Franco, Adviser, Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations; and from Italy the renowned sculptor Guido Dettoni della Grazia.

Honoring Italian Americans whose achievements and contributions warrant the recognition of all. Tony LoBianco will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award in Theater and Fine Arts. Sponsored by Association of Italian American Educators, Inc. - Chateau Briand. 440 Old Country Road, Carle Place, Long Island. Admission:  $100, Students $65 www.aiae.net