November 17 (Thursday) 6:00 pm. Doors of Memory/Porte della Memoria Opening Reception

Join writer, poet, and photographer Eleanor M. Imperato for the opening reception of Doors of Memory/Porte della Memoria, her photographic essay on exhibit at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute from November 17, 2016 to March 15, 2017. In this photographic essay, she seeks to share the sense of rootedness to her birthplace, Avella, that is embodied by its old doors and windows. They provided her with an appreciation of her town's past and of the lives of her ancestors. A book by the same title, in both English and Italian, was published in connection with the project and will be available for purchase at the event. Doors of Memory/Porte della Memoria is a memoir in prose and poetry of Imperato's early years and subsequent visits to Avella.

Presented by NOlAW in collaboration with the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute.
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Beth Connolly 212-642-2003
bconnolly@noiaw.org