The North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation is the coming together of people of all ancestries who are interested in sharing and enjoying things Italian. NBICF was founded in 1985, as a 501C Non-Profit Corporation, to celebrate Italian Culture and provide the large Italian community of Sonoma County a focal point for common interests.
CURRENT AND FUTURE EVENTS
The Board of Directors sends its best wishes to all. The last five years have been challenging for the Foundation as fundraisers and events were postponed or canceled. See the newsletter for information on all planned activities.
Festa Italiana di Santa Rosa 2025 was held at the D’Argenzio Winery on October 26. 2025. It was a rainy day but 300-400 attendees attended the event and enjoyed the music, wine tasting, children’s corner, silent auction, the Italian history exhibit and great Italian food.
For a list of Festa Committee Members, Vendors, Volunteers and Current NBICF Board Members, click here.
For a gallery of photos and video from the 2025 event, check out the NBICF Facebook page by clicking here.
The January-February 2026 Newsletter includes information about activities and events. Click here to review the current newsletter.
The following is an updated list of upcoming February activities.
- President George Golfieri reviewed the recent Board activities focused on the long term direction of the Foundation. The membership elected Board members for 2026. Joining the 2026 Board are Steve Albini and Diane Bourassa who serve as Treasurer. George will be leaving the Board after 11 years as President along with long time Board members Les Villanyi & Don Raimondi.
The Board will be electing a new slate of officers at the February 5 Board Meeting. - Pizza Party at Cibo Rustico Pizzeria on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Enjoy a prix-fixe 3-course dinner featuring Caesar salad, an assortment of pizzas, and Fiorello’s Artisan Gelato, paired with D’Argenzio Winery wines. Live accordion music by Steve Albini!There will be two seatings: 4:30 pm-6:00 pm and 7:00 pm-8:30 pm. Reservations required by February 19th. You can make your reservations online here: Pizza Dinner at Cibo Rustico OR, pay by mail by clicking here for a mail-form. Reservations must be received by Thursday, February 19th.
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Enjoy Carnevale at La Piccola Scuola on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Click here to reserve a spot: OPEN HOUSE! Carnevale for Kids at La Piccola Scuola!
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Included in the Newsletter is a complete list of our 2025 Business Members. For contact information on the business members, click here.
- Sundays at the Center w/Diane McCurdy – Doors open 1:30pm, screening at 2:00pm.
February 22 – Sunflower (I girasoli), 1970 1h 47m War/Drama - NBICF Website Support – The Board is seeking an NBICF member to assist in maintaining the NBICF Website. The website is built on the WordPress platform and interfaces with PayPal payments. Members interested in this opportunity can send an email to NBICF2member@gmail.com.
Festa Italiana di Santa Rosa 2024 was held at the D’Argenzio Winery on October 20. 2024.
It was a festive day with music, great Italian food, twelve vendors selling their wares, dancing, a large silent auction, children getting their face painted and playing games in the Children’s corner. It was estimated that over 800 people attended La Festa, attracting people not only from Sonoma County but also from the South Bay and other parts of the state. For a gallery of photos from the day, click here.
To view a video from a past event : the 2013 Festa Italiana, click here.
With the loss of revenue the past several years and the building repairs in 2023 & 2024, the Board is focused on minimizing expenditures and encouraging members to take advantage of local merchant Oliver’s Market program for donating a portion of eligible purchases to NBICF. The application required for making this donation is included in the current newsletter or click here for a printable form.
Italian Citizenship Assistance Customer (ICA) is a Business Member of NBICF. ICA is one of the largest Italian-American firms that provides assistance to individuals of Italian descent who are interested in obtaining dual citizenship. For information on ICA, visit their website by clicking here.
For a list of all upcoming events, visit the News & Events page.
Click here for Membership Renewal or New Membership Application
For a master calendar of all planned activities, click here.
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- Balliamo Dancers
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- Romans at Festa
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- BBQ at Festa
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- Cooking Class at Festa
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- Coro Allegro – Scampagnata
NBICF has about 250 active members and offers a variety of programs including monthly dinners for members and guests, fall festival, choral group, travel study tours, language classes, college scholarships, and much more. For important announcements about activities and events, see the News & Events page.
The panel on the right lists several News & Events Categories, e.g. Monthly Dinners. By clicking on the Category of interest, you will see all the posts in that Category. For information on membership, visit the Membership page.
NBICF’s College Scholarship Program for students studying Italian Language is the focal point for fund raising activities such as Festa Italiana, Wine Maker Dinners where local Italian Cuisine is paired with the fine wines of Sonoma County, special holiday dinner programs, and frequent Cultural Events featuring guest speakers, Italian Movies and Operas, etc. For more information on the Scholarship Program, click here.
To support NBICF’s goal of fostering Italian Culture in the community, consider making a tax deductible donation. Donations may be made optionally to a specific fund, e.g. General Fund, Scholarship Fund, Building Fund, or In Memoriam.
Click here make a Tax Deductible Donation to NBICF.
In 2000, a building in downtown Santa Rosa was purchased and serves as NBICF’s permanent home, the Italian Cultural Center, providing office space, classrooms, meeting rooms and a research library. For a summary of the NBICF activities, visit the About Us page.
To contact us via email, visit the Contact page by clicking here.
The Foundation is managed a group of volunteers elected by the membership. For information on the Board of Directors, click here.
Our Newsletter, Mosaico Culturale, is published 6 times annually. Click here to view the Mosaico.
Any offering described in this website should not be read as an endorsement or warranty by NBICF.
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