Greater Philadelphia Chapter of UNICO National 2023 Community Leadership Award Gala
Big congratulations to the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of UNICO National for hosting their 2023 Community Leadership Award Gala at the magnificent The Union League venue in Philadelphia. An incredible event! Our UNICO National President, Cav. Ralph Contini, and First Lady Maria-Rose graced the occasion, joining distinguished honorees, members, and...
A centennial celebration kicks off by looking back
In 1924, the Venetian Social Club was founded at 8030 Germantown Ave. by artisans – stonemasons, bricklayers, carpenters – who had been brought to Chestnut Hill from the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region of northern Italy to work on homes built by entrepreneurial developers Henry Houston and George Woodward. Many of the Italian workers who spoke little...
A reflection on the social impact of age-related neurodegenerative diseases kicks off the ISSNAF meeting in DC
A strengthened and renewed bond in the name of scientific research and innovation, evident in the work of young researchers. That is the connection between Italy and the United States, celebrated at the Italian Embassy during the annual ISSNAF event, the foundation that brings together thousands of Italian scientists, academics, and technologists a...
Italian Extravaganza - A Holiday Themed Italian Marketplace
Join us at the Italian Extravaganza, a blissful holiday celebration for all ages! The two day event will feature a number of local and international Italian vendors to help you step up your stocking stuffer game, as well as a myriad of interactive activities. Art-loving attendees can let their creative juices flow with hands-on traditional crafts,...
Italy’s National Unity and Armed Forces Day Celebrated in Washington DC
The celebrations of Italy’s Armed Forces and National Unity Day in the United States concluded in Washington with a reception at the Italian Embassy hosted by Ambassador Zappia. The event was attended by Kristyn E. Jones, Acting Under Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, and Defense Attaché Maj. Gen. ITAF Maurizio Cantiello. High-ranking officials from...
UNICO National Hosts Successful Eastern Regional Meeting & Italian American Awards Gala in Long Branch, New Jersey Honoring Thomas Arnone, County Commissioner Director
UNICO National hosted its Italian American Awards Gala on November 5 at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, NJ. The special event honored Thomas Arnone, County Commissioner Director, with UNICO’s Public Service Award, for his effective leadership in Monmouth County. Dr. Joseph Scelsa, Italian American Museum Founder & President, received t...
'Villa Firenze Contemporanea' highlights the excellence of Italian art and design
Villa Firenze Contemporanea, a showcase that was inaugurated on October 19, 2023, was born with the ambition of highlighting contemporary art and the excellence of Italian design, through a showcase for artists and designers as well as for companies, with an intent to strengthen their role in this important market. The one-of-a-kind project showcas...
The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive – a documentary
The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington presents the screening of the film-documentary “The Genius of Gianni Versace Alive” directed by Salvatore Zannino, to celebrate this extraordinary Italian fashion designer’s life and contributions to beauty in the film, music, and fashion industries. “Gianni Versace’s life was such a compelling story tha...
NJ Lyric Opera’s ambitious season will continue with ‘Rigoletto’ and ‘Tosca’
New Jersey Lyric Opera’s year of debuts is shaping up to be monumental. With three new opera productions already under their belt, they will plunge headfirst into the busy fall season with three more. For founder and artistic director John Calkins, the midpoint marks an adventurous new phase in the company’s development that focuses on expansion. T...
Delaware County inks MOUs with Italian companies
Officials in Delaware County recently wrapped up a trip to northern Italy, and the visit proved fruitful. The county says three Italian companies have signed Memorandums of Understanding to either establish or grow their operations in the county. Delaware County Commissioners President Shannon Henry and Vice President James King visited with 25 fir...
Italian Heritage In Essex County: 2 Honorees Have Ties To Newark
Two community leaders in Essex County with ties to Newark were recently honored at the county’s annual Italian American Heritage Month celebration. The 2023 event – held last week at the Essex County Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice Building – paid tribute to Sallyanne Floria, a retired Essex County assignment judge, and Ralph Ciallella, a retired E...
Free three-day festival of Italian cinema spotlights nine new and notable films
New Italian Cinema Events and Penn Cinema & Media Studies, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, PI-Philly, Penn Italian Studies, and the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, present the 2023 edition of New Italian Cinema Events film festival. The festival has been curated by Nicola M Gentili (Penn, Cinema & Media...