[BCMA] PSA Second Event! Caetani Travelogue Feb 16

Tue Feb 4 10:35:14 PST 2020

*Public Service Announcement*

*For Immediate Release*

*February 5, 2020*

*Second Event!*

*CAETANI TRAVELOGUE: A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY*

Sunday afternoon, February 16, 2020

2 – 4 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm)

Caetani Centre Studio Gallery

3401 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon

Tickets: $10.00 – A Fundraiser for the Caetani Heritage Display

The Caetani Centre is pleased to offer a second Caetani Travelogue event,
by popular demand! The first event sold out completely!

Join us for a second presentation of this fascinating illustrated tour of
the Caetani Italian properties Sunday, February 16, 2 – 4 pm (doors open at
1:30pm).

 “We knew that there was a lot of interest in the story locally, however we
did not expect such an overwhelming response. We were delighted with the
level of interest,” Caetani Centre Executive Director Susan Brandoli
commented.

“The story of the historic Caetani family moving to Vernon in the early
1920s has recently gained national recognition when it was prominently featured
in January on The Sunday Edition on CBC Radio One with Michael Enright. It
was a full half hour spotlight beautifully produced by local journalist
Jennifer Chrumka, and was billed as Vernon’s own Harry and Megan story, of
the Prince who gave it all up to move to Canada with his family. There are
several parallels.” The interview is available online.

“The recent publication of the book Little Fortress by Vernon’s own award
winning author Laisha Rosnau was the catalyst for the radio show,” Brandoli
said. “The book is ultimately a work of fiction, however it is based in
fact, and it does stay quite true to the original story and characters.
It’s a great read, and well written.”

The publication of the book, along with the radio feature, all came
together serendipitously and at the right time, and have served to
highlight the fact that the Caetani Centre is developing a heritage display
in the historic Caetani House on Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, which is due
to open later this year in 2020. The society has been upgrading the house
over the past few years so that it can finally be open to the public as a
heritage and cultural site, as originally intended in the will of
benefactor Sveva Caetani in 1994.

“It has taken us 25 years to get here, but we are excited to see this
project finally coming together in all aspects.” All proceeds from the
Travelogue will go towards assisting with funding the Caetani Heritage
Display set to open summer 2020!

Tickets are $10 each, and are available online at www.caetani.org or call
the Caetani office at 250-275-1525.

“Space is limited so we still suggest booking your ticket ahead of the
event,” said Brandoli.

Refreshments will be served. Books by local authors inspired by the Caetani
story will also be available for purchase and signing, featuring Laisha
Rosnau’s  *Little Fortress*, and also Devon Muhlert’s *Cadence of Colour:
Sveva Caetani and her Mothers*.

*Original PSA:*

Journey over a millennia back in time through the misty past, to explore
the ancestral lands and holdings of the aristocratic and influential
Caetani family. Stretching from 8th century Italy to the present, their
epic story eventually connects to our own small Okanagan town of Vernon, BC
in the early 20th century.

Caetani Centre’s Executive Director Susan Brandoli travelled to Italy this
past June and spent time traversing many of the historic Caetani
properties. While staying in the 13th century Castello Caetani, walking the
cobbled streets of Sermoneta (one of the best preserved Medieval towns in
all of Italy), and meeting with representatives of the four remaining
Italian Caetani foundations in Rome and Latina, Brandoli created a
photographic documentation of her travels. Featuring art, architecture,
travel, history, heritage and more!

Explore the wetlands of the Pontine Marshes, ancient Roman ruins, and the
famous Gardens of Ninfa. From the hilltop fortress of Sermoneta and other
Caetani strongholds, to spectacular Mediterranean villas and parklands, the
Caetani family was one of the most prominent historic Italian families,
counting popes, statesmen, scholars, musicians and artists among its
members.

Join us for an illustrated evening of colourful history, dark curses,
illuminating travel and high adventure!

Our first event sold out! Don’t be disappointed – seating is limited so
please reserve your seat online at caetani.org or call the Caetani office
250-275-1525 during office hours, Mon – Fri, 9am – 1 pm.

PSA and Photos attached: silver and jewelled sculpture of Caetani clergy;
the Prince’s Quarters in Castello Caetani, Sermoneta, Italy; Sveva Caetani
with her father Leone and mother Ofelia.

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Thank you!
Susan Brandoli
Executive Director
Caetani Cultural Centre
www.caetani.org
250-275-1525

*I respectfully acknowledge that my work place is within the ancestral,
traditional, and unceded territory of the Syilx Nation.*
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