Special Event: Meet the Author Matthew Kneale - October 6, 2018

It isn't often that a history book garners as much buzz as "Rome: A History in Seven Sackings" by Matthew Kneale. The CCR Book Club has made special arrangements for the author to meet with us to talk about the making of his book. Matthew lives in Rome and expresses his love of this city in a unique story-telling style that is warm, humorous, and engaging. This event will take place in a historic location near Piazza Venezia that is not normally open to the public.

For those of you who would like to read the book, it is available on Amazon. Although it's written in a very entertaining fashion, it's quite long; it's the history of Rome, after all, so start reading soon! All Canadian Club of Rome members and their guests are welcome to attend. Space will be limited and reservations will be required.

When: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Time: Arrive by 1:50 p.m.; a brief tour of the monastery will start at 2 p.m. sharp, followed by Matthew Kneale's talk.
Where: Monastery of Santi XII Apostoli (near Piazza Venezia); details on the exact location will be sent to confirmed participants.
Potluck: Please bring sweets for 6-10 people (finger food, no kitchen preparation or heating) and/or chilled Prosecco to share.
Cost: Free; however, to thank the Franciscans for the use of their monastery, each individual is asked to contribute to their food bank by bringing canned goods, such as tuna, mackerel, salmon, meat.
Further info & RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Luigi to coordinate your attendance.

CCR Walks with Olivia: Courtesans - February 2, 2013

The courtesans of Rome – from the “etaira” to the “cortigiana onesta”... to "bunga bunga" parties? Like the Classical period in Greece, the Italian Renaissance marked the shift from a very stiff hierarchy to a more mobile society. Women, and some women more than others, benefited from this change. This walk charts the paradoxes of the life of a “cortigiana onesta” in the male-dominated Roman Papal court during the full Renaissance and it looks at the changes to their world caused by the advent of Counter-Reformation society. Our walk through Rome looks at the signs of their rise and fall while discussing the role women have played in Italian society through the centuries. 

Detail from "Lady with Unicorn" - purported portrait of Giulia Farnese, by Luca Longhi

When: Saturday, February 2, 2013

Where: Meet at Caffé Farnese in Piazza Farnese, at the corner of Via dei Baullari
Time: The walk lasts two and a half hours, starting promptly at 10 a.m. (concluding around 12:30); those who would like to meet for coffee beforehand, please join us at Caffé Farnese at 9:30 a.m.
Cost: €10 for CCR members, €15 for non-members

RVSP required by Thu. Jan. 31st, ATTN Linda at canadarome@gmail.com or Olivia Ercoli at oliviaercoli1@gmail.com. You are financially responsible for your reservation.

NOTE: Please bring correct change, familiarize yourself with the meeting place ahead of time and make sure you are ready to depart promptly (churches close at 12:30!). This walk is not recommended for children over five and under 10, or for dogs (we go into a number of churches).

CCR Walks: the Sancta Sanctorum - March 17, 2012

The Sancta Sanctorum - or "holy of holies" - is a Papal chapel only open through special appointment. Holding many hallowed and venerated relics, its most important features, however, are its wonderful mosaics and frescoes, rarely seen in their entirety by pilgirms flocking to St. John Lateran. Their unique style and iconography helps us reconstruct the early days of 13th century humanism in Rome. 

When: Saturday, March 17, 2012

Time: 10 a.m.

Where: meet in Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, in front of the main entrance to the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano. 
Cost: Special offer to be announced; normal pricing €10 CCR members, €15 non-members

RSVP: by March 12, 2012