The Italian-American Federation of Western New York celebrates its 100th anniversary with a weekend of film, theater, parades and parties. The celebration begins on Friday at Sheas Buffalo with the world premiere of La Terra Promessa (The Promised Land), a documentary on the experiences of hundreds of Italian immigrants who made their homes in Western New York. Written and directed by actor Joey Giambra, La Terra Promessa features an original score composed and performed by Don Menza, whose 17-piece band will perform at a special VIP party following the film. Saturday’s events include an Italian Heritage Parade on Hertel Avenue starting at 1pm. At 8pm Buffalo State’s Rockwell Hall hosts the premiere of Neal Radice’s theatrical spectacular Italian Serenade, with arepeat performance Sunday at 3pm. After a special mass at St. Anthony’s C hurch behind Buffalo City Hall, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Columbus Monument near the Peace Bridge, the weekend concludes at 6pm Sunday with a 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens on Transit Road. Tickets are available for single events and for special combinations. For more information, got to www.fiaswny.com or call 668-9451.

Friday, October 5-Sunday, October 7. Various times and locations. Call 668-9541 or visit www.fiaswny.com for full event schedule.