Shrouded in Pompei By Lisa Fantino - October 29, 2014 at 2:30pm
In this intriguing new mystery novel, author Lisa Fantino weaves the elements of murder and politics with an international flavor across three continents. She takes the standard political potboiler and turns it on its head without apology. Her character, broadcast journalist Mickey Malone, exposes the intricate political dirty tricks lurking behind...
A Look at the 2015 Festa di San Calogero in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
Last Sunday (May 31st), my friends and I joined members of the Società San Calogero di Torretta in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn for the 53rd Annual Feast of San Calogero. Starting from the society's clubhouse on 20th Avenue, the procession made its way through the neighborhood to Saint Dominic's Church, where we celebrated Mass in Italian. On 18th Avenue...
New Exhibit ‘Reframes’ the Italian Immigrant Experience
by Michael V. Cusenza A new photography exhibit organized by Queens College depicts how Italian immigrants refashioned themselves in early 20th Century New York. "Reframing Italian America" unveils 23 historical photographs selected from the Bernard Titowsky Collection. Consisting of more than 200 items, the collection b...
Una tribù che canta: l'italiano delle canzoni
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Hours: 6PM Venue: Italian Cultural Institute of New York Organized by: ICI A conversation with Italian artist Lorenzo "Jovanotti" Cherubini and prof. Lorenzo Coveri (Universita' di Genova) on contemporary Italian song writing. Under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic of Italy Read more...
Remembering Justice Antonin Scalia
Center for Italian Studies Conference at Stony Brook University. September 17, Saturday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Remembering Justice Antonin Scalia. Presenters include scholars, legislators and judges along with former Supreme Court associates who clerked for Justice Scalia, who, all together, from different perspectives, ...
Gei. Il Friendship Award all'avvocato James Periconi
È un principe del foro affermatosi in materia ambientale, nel tempo libero interpreta ruoli tetrali o cinematografici, ma soprattutto James Periconi è un bibliofilo leader mondiale delle pubblicazioni italoamericane, ora contenute in un catalogo a conclusione della mostra al celebrato Grolier Club.Ieri James Periconi ha ricevuto al Le Cirque il ric...
Italy towards Europe. Theatrical Culture, European Identity
Theatre is an extraordinary mean of knowing each other, of meeting up, and creating synergies. In the course of this reading, through the analysis of selected texts and authors, our speakers will lead the audience to a journey into the European theatrical heritage exploring the thread that has connected dramatic art across all Europe, and still doe...
Standing ovation at Met Opera despite protest
Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani joined demonstrators outside the Metropolitan Opera on Monday for an emotional protest against a musical work about the death of a Jewish man they say glorifies his Palestinian killers. About 400 people stood behind police barricades chanting "Shame on the Met!" and carrying signs saying "The Met glorifies ter...
La Befana makes her way to the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, Come to meet her!
Saturday, January 10at 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Garibaldi-Meucci Museum 420 Tompkins Ave, Staten Island, : Free for Children ages 3 to 10 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED -CALL NOW 718-442-1608 Meet Le Befana and hear her story. Fun, games, songs, snacks, prizes and activities for all the children. Come celebrate Christmas the Italian way! The pa...
Premio New York, in palio 4 mesi nella Grande Mela
Al via la XIII edizione del Premio New York: in palio per i giovani artisti emergenti c'è la possibilità di vivere per 4 mesi nella Grande Mela a contatto con il suo effervescente ambiente culturale e artistico. Oltre al biglietto per New York, i due vincitori avranno un assegno mensile di 4mila dollari per vitto e alloggio, la possi...
The Light of Southern Italy: Paintings from the 19th Century Neapolitan School
Opening at the Italian Cultural Institute, The Light of Southern Italy, is a carefully selected exhibition, curated by Marco Bertoli, of 34 beautiful paintings rarely seen in New York and the United States. This is the second exhibition from this collaboration at the Institute following The Macchiaioli in October 2014. And is the next step...
Castelvetranesi d'America. Saldi i legami col paese d'origine
di Gespare Pipitone Con un elegante Dinner-Dance l'Associazione Castelvetranesi D'America ha celebrato nel Queens il suo 26 anniversario con la partecipazione di numerosi esponenti della Comunità locale. Puntuale, anche quest'anno, il Presidente Luciano Saladino, con la collaborazione della amministrazione, ha saputo preparare una...