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Italian Ferragosto Pizza and Movie Night

Hosted by the Consul of the Houston Speaks Italian Group
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Sun 17 Aug 17:30 - 20:30

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A comedy screening When Mom Is Away... With the In-Laws Protected content con i suoi) from director Alessandro Genovesi Protected content , Italian with English subtitles), and pizza from Piola Midtown in celebration of Ferragosto. What's more Italian than that?

We will serve wine and soft drinks with the pizza. Please note that we do not allow BYOB.

What is Ferragosto?
Ferragosto is a public holiday in Italy that originates from Feriae Augusti, the festival of Emperor Augustus, who made August 1st a day of rest after weeks of hard work harvesting summer crops. These days, Italians celebrate Ferragosto with a long weekend, heading for the coast or the cool air mountain air to soak up the last days of summer.

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There is free parking on the surrounding streets.

Ci vediamo,