Culture & Cuisine II
October 16, 2014

Executive Director JoAnne Coombe also welcomed guests with Maria Iallonardo of Duluth's Italian American Club.

Maria Iallonardo of Duluth's Italian American Club and SLCHS Executive Assistant Kristi Johnson greeted the guests.

Master of Ceremonies David Campanario of the Duluth Italian American Club

Executive Director JoAnne Coombe

Super One Liquor provided a wine-tasting tour of Italy

The entire meal, including the appetizers, was prepared by Valentini’s Vicino Lago (Valentini’s by the Lake).

Guests thoroughly enjoyed the fabulous entertainment, wine and food.

Maria Iallonardo of Duluth's Italian American Club worked closely with Society staff on this event.

Mary Karl of the Historic Union Depot Corporation

Guests browsed the silent auction items.

Silent auction items.

Todd Eckart and Executive Director JoAnne Coombe

VMH Program Manager Alex Helland with Todd Eckart

The St. Louis Historical Society and the Italian American Club of Duluth sponsored Culture & Cuisine on October 16, 2014. — with Todd Eckart

To set the mood, local impresario Todd Eckart performed Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin hits.

Todd Eckart

St. Peter’s Church

UMD Professor David Woodward presented on how the community banded together to help drive out the Klu Klux Klan among other important events in: St. Peter’s Church: A History of Italian American Celebration and Struggle. 1925 to Today

VMH Archival Assistant Allie Melander

Many thanks to J.T. for submitting photos!