Historic Garibaldi-Meucci Museum to Present 'Malocchio: The Truth about The Evil Eye,' 6/24

Have you ever had a string of bad luck and wondered if perhaps it wasn't just bad luck? On Sunday, June 24, at 1 p.m.,Rosemary Feterik will present "Malocchio: The Truth about 'The Evil Eye.'" In an enlightening look at the misconceptions about this Italian folk tradition, Ms. Feterik will discuss beliefs related to the "evil eye" -how it happens, and what can be done to protect against it. Discussion, input and questions are welcome, and a demonstration will be performed…if a brave audience member will volunteer….

Belief in an 'evil eye' exists in most cultures throughout the world, and goes back millennia. Some say Socrates possessed the "evil eye," Plutarch gave scientific explanations of the phenomenon, and Alexander the Great spread its belief in the East. 

In her presentation Ms. Feterik will also explain these various beliefs, and the good luck charms and amulets that have been used to ward off the evil eye down through the ages.
 
Admission of $10, $5 for members, includes a light reception.
 
For more information, visit www.garibaldimeuccimuseum.org or call 718-442-1608. The historic Italian landmark on Staten Island, the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum is owned and administered by the Order Sons of Italy in America. 
 
Regular museum hours are 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is $5 per person, members and children under 10 are free. Call ahead for groups of 10 or more. The first floor of the museum is wheelchair accessible, but the restroom is on the second floor. At press time, program funding has been provided through the Order Sons of Italy in America; by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; the Office of the Staten Island Borough President, Richmond County Savings Foundation; Northfield Bank Foundation, and by grants allocated by New York State Senator Diane Savino and New York City Council members Vincent Ignizio and James Oddo.