55th Annual Casa Italia Gala
Honoring 2026 Man-of-the-Year
Vito Moreci & Family
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Honoring Man of the Year - Vito Moreci and Family of
Roberto's Ristorante in Elmhurst and York Tavern in Oak Brook
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Carlisle Banquets
435 Butterfield Road
Lombard, Illinois
Gala Attendance Ticket is $150.
(Raffles Sold Separately)
6:00 p.m. Cocktails & Reception
7:00 p.m. Presentation & Dinner
9:00 p.m. – Live Music by Fantasia
FANTASIA Live Music | Fantasia Band
(Open Bar & Live Entertainment throughout the Evening)
DJ Alex & Fabio
For Information Call 708-345-5933
Gala Event Chairperson:
Lisa M. Turano
Stuart Caravello
Casa Italia Chairperson:
Peter Volpe
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Michelangelo, $5,000 – The Michelangelo sponsorship includes continuous slide show during event, special section in the ad book proclaiming level of sponsorship, website exposure including logo placement on Casa Italia’s website and one table of 10 at the event.
The Leonardo da Vinci, $3,000 – The da Vinci sponsorship includes continuous slide show during event, special section in the ad book proclaiming level of sponsorship, website exposure including logo placement on Casa Italia’s website and five tickets to the event.
The Dante, $2,000 – The Dante sponsorship includes continuous slide show during event, special section in the ad book proclaiming level of sponsorship, website exposure including logo placement on Casa Italia’s website and two tickets to the event.
Dinner Tickets
The Gala Event will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Cost is $150/ticket.
Attire: Cocktail
Celebratory Ad Book
Congratulatory notes and business ads for placement in our celebration ad book. Please e-mail your camera ready ad or the text for your ad to gala@casaitaliachicago.org. Full, premium and prestige page ads should be formatted to 4 ½ Wide to 7 ½ long.
Half page ads should be formatted to 4 ½ Wide to 3 3/4 long.
Please visit our website, www.casaitaliachicago.org, for further details.
Ad Deadline is October 7, 2026.
After deadline date call 708 345-5933 for availability.
Raffle
Win A New Vespa
New 2024 Vespa Primavera 50 Sport
Never ridden. Fully automatic. Two-year warranty.
Winner responsible for all taxes, title, license, registration, insurance and related costs.
Unit may differ slightly from photo.
Generously donated in part by Vespa Downers Grove
Calabria Trip Raffle
WIN A Trip For Two
to C.I.A.O. CALABRIA 2027
Airfare, two weeks hotels, meals & excursions.
If the Fall 2027 tour is not confirmed by March 31, 2027, winner will receive $5,000.
No substitutions. Dates are selected and set by the CIAO 2027 trip committee.
Winner is responsible for taxes & fees.
Generously donated by Calabresi in America
TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS PLEASE CALL NANCY AT CASA ITALIA, 708-345-5933.
The funds raised at this event go towards the wonderful programs and events offered at Casa Italia.
For more information please call 708-345-5933 Ext. 2 or e-mail us at gala@casaitaliachicago.org.