June at Casa Belvedere!

The season's first Musica Sotto le Stelle features the incredible voices of Francesca Cavaliere and Antonio Guarna on Tuesday, June 30. Savor fine dining 'al fresco' style while Francesca Cavaliere and Antonio Guarna entertain you by performing a variety of Italian/American music, including standards, ballads, ‘50s, Motown, and today’s dance music.

Join us for a great night of music featuring these two popular performers. Added bonus: mesmerizing views of New York City's Harbor and the Verrazzano Bridge as a backdrop. If it rains, the dinner and show will be presented indoors.

Event is 6:30 to 9:30 pm; doors open 6 pm. Price includes entertainment and a four-course dinner with wine and soft drinks. $125 members, $135 non-members.

Masters of the Italian Renaissance

Raphael: Harmony, Beauty, and the High Renaissance

Monday, June 8, 6:30 to 8 pm

Join art historian and illustrator Robert Geronimo for an exploration of Raphael, one of the greatest masters of the Italian Renaissance. From the serenity of the Madonna paintings to the intellectual grandeur of The School of Athens, this lecture will examine how Raphael helped define the ideals of beauty, balance, and harmony that came to shape Western art. Through painting, architecture, and philosophy, we will uncover the brilliance behind one of history’s most celebrated artists.