Alexandra Faye Sadeghian Stars as Mother Cabrini in New Documentary MOTHER CABRINI LEGACY
Brooklyn Filmmaker, Glen Mitku, teamed up with Italian Sculptor, Sergio Furnari, to make a short documentary, about Sergio's dream to sculpt the Mother Cabrini tribute statue and create a Mother Cabrini School of the Arts. They cast Alexandra Faye Sadeghian in the role of Mother Cabrini in "Mother Cabrini Legacy". Alexandra Faye Sadeghian is an act...
Sebastian Maniscalco sets Palace record with sixth show
This will sound familiar: The comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has added yet another show to his weekend run in April at the Palace Theatre. Maniscalco, whose surging career included four soldout performances at the 18,000-seat Madison Square Garden in New York City last year, will do his stand-up routine at the 2,800-seat Palace at 5 p.m. Sunday, Apr...
Vintage images from the former Monte Bianco catering hall
Long-time Staten Islanders likely have many memories of fabulous celebrations at the former Monte Bianco, Grant City. From weddings to proms to political and community events, the popular catering hall was the setting for myriad family and corporate events. Previously the Boulevard Hotel, the Monte Bianco was owned and operated by the Campitiello f...
Women in Comedy in Italian Theater
2020 marks the 100th birthday of Franca Valeri, the legendary Italian playwright and actress, the first to make a name for herself by writing and doing comedy in Italy. KIT - Kairos Italy Theater - and Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò are celebrating women in comedy with three events: Women in Comedy in Italian Theater (February 11), Women in Comedy in...
Trivia Night with prizes!!! Italian Geniuses & Colorful Personalities
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere presents: Italian Trivia Night! With Carla Gambescia. Tuesday, Jan 28th, 2020 at 7:00pm. 79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301. The winner will receive two $500 gift cards for any Ciclismo Classico 2020 cycling and walking tours in Italy and beyond the “Boot”. Join us for a fun interactive even...
Death of a Brooklyn church brings new life with low-income housing for local seniors
Our Lady of Loreto, a Romanesque-style Catholic church, stood at the corner of Sackman and Pacific Streets in Brooklyn for 110 years until 2018, when it was demolished due to extreme disrepair. Today, the consecrated land where it stood now has a rebirth of sorts, as Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens and their partners prepare to construct...
Marino Marini and Henry Moore: An Italian Friendship
Tuesday, January 14, 2020. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST. CIMA - Center for Italian Modern Art, 421 Broome Street - 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013. The talk will explore the friendship between two of the most celebrated sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore and Marino Marini. Having met through the New York art dealer Curt Valentin, throughout the 1960...
The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily - Animation First 2020
For the third edition of FIAF’s festival "Animation First" the opening Night Feature Film is "The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily" Introduced by director Lorenzo Mattotti. Opening Night Party at 8:30pm US Premiere. All Ages Inspired by the 1945 classic Italian children’s book by Dino Buzatti, acclaimed Italian illustrator Lorenzo Mattotti brings b...
Tottenville crooner Charlie Romo is the ‘Best Musician on Staten Island’
Charlie Romo has two passions: Performing music and teaching it. So it’s no surprise the 23-year-old Tottenville crooner was recently voted “Best Musician on Staten Island" against fellow finalists Vinnie Medugno and Madison Gattullo. During an interview at ET Studio Productions in Charleston, where he teaches vocal lessons, Romo said he is thankfu...
Passing the Torch: My Family’s 100-year Journey Is Now in My Hands
When I think about where my family was 100 years ago, the first thing I feel is grateful. Although not much is known about their history before emigrating, I know the journey was hard and full of sacrifice. Here is that journey. In the winter of 1914, my great-grandfather emigrated to the United States. He settled in Buffalo, became a farmhand and...
Oriana's Words in Concert
During these turbulent times, much has been said and written about Oriana Fallaci. More than thirteen years after her death, her prophetic statements continue to be discussed. It is only possible to talk about Oriana Fallaci through her extensive work in order to have an objective picture of her complex and varied activities. Such an effort must be...
Enrico Pieranunzi Trio -- Tribute to Fellini
2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Federico Fellini, one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. A larger-than-life maestro who created an inimitable cinematic style combining surreal carnival with incisive social critique. Our celebration of his genius includes this musical tribute by one of the greatest pianist...