Book Presentation: THE ITALIAN AMERICANS: A HISTORY - December 02, 2014 at 6:00 pm
In this richly researched, beautifully designed and illustrated volume, Maria Laurino strips away stereotypes and nostalgia to tell the complicated, centuries-long story of the true Italian-American experience. Looking beyond the familiar Little Italys and stereotypes fostered by The Godfather and The Sopranos, Laurino reveals surprising, fascinat...
2015 Spring Gala - New York
Wednesday, 15 April 2015 - 6:30pmWaldorf Astoria, 301 Park Avenue - New York City JOIN US for the American Academy in Rome's Spring Gala on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. SALUTE honorees Robert B. Silvers, James Turrell and Carrie Mae Weems, FAAR'06. A Trustee Emeriti of the American Academy...
Announcing the U.S. Premiere of Francesco Marino's "Misteri" by the New York Festival Orchestra
When: Thursday, March 5th at 7:30 PMWhere: Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67th StreetTickets: $30; $20 for students/seniors Reservations: (212) 501-3330 or at the Merkin Concert Hall box office The NEW YORK FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA, under the baton of music director/conductor Hideaki Hirai, will appear March 5 at Merkin...
New York Italians Aperitivo on April 30th
Dear friends,We are very happy to invite you to our monthly "New York Italians Aperitivo"WHEN: Thursday, April 30th at 7pm WHERE: Osteria del Principe Come meet and mingle with New York Italians Italians partners, Italian companies and professionals, new and existing members. Stop by, enjoy a drink and great networking ...I...
Andrea Pirlo: 'Maestro' joins New York City FC
By Matias Grez Andrea Pirlo has brought the curtain down on an illustrious career in Italy and decided to join New York City FC in Major League Soccer. The Italian playmaker joins up with the David Villa and Frank Lampard to become the last designated player allowed in the squad. Each MLS club is allowed three Designated Play...
Food security, globalization and sustainability. The Legacy of Expo 2015
Friday, September 25, 2015, 10am The Italian Academy 1161 Amsterdam Ave (south of 118th St.) New York, NY 10027 Organized by: Columbia University in collaboration with: Italian Cultural Institute Free and open to the public. Registration required: www.italianacademy.columbia.edu Maurizio Martina Italian Minister of Agricultural, Fo...
Viva Italia! Highlights From This Year’s Columbus Day Parade
by Rachel Silberstein Once again, as in years past, Bensonhurst's 34th Annual Columbus Day Parade was a smashing success. Nearly every school, community center, and church in town marched down 18th Avenue for the joyous annual event organized by the Federation of Italian American Organizations(FIAO) to celebrate the many contributions...
Italian-American luncheons build community
by Justin Fanizzi Sharing a sense of community is important to the Italian American Community Center of the Greater Rochester Area. That's one reason the center, located in Gates, enjoys hosting its luncheon for members — and for the public. The IACC Luncheon, currently in its eighth year, aims to provide delicious food and g...
Giorno del Ricordo 2016: Il 26 febbraio la commemorazione al consolato di New York
Il prossimo 26 febbraio alle 17.30 si terrà presso il Consolato Generale d'Italia a New York la celebrazione del "Giorno del Ricordo", istituito dal Parlamento italiano con legge n.92 del 30 marzo 2004 al fine di "conservare e rinnovare la memoria della tragedia degli italiani e di tutte le vittime delle foibe, dell'esodo dalle loro terre degli ist...
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Luce Cinecittà Announce La Magnani, May 18 – June 1
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Luce Cinecittà announce La Magnani, a series dedicated to the film work of iconic Italian actress Anna Magnani, May 18 – June 1. The 24-film series will screen entirely on 35mm and 16mm. "No actress possesses the magic and the fire of Anna." – George Cukor "[Anna Magnani] is probably the greatest actress I h...
New York Cosmos-Totti contact?
NASL club New York Cosmos have reportedly contacted Roma captain Francesco Totti about a summer move. The Giallorossi icon's future in the capital is in doubt, with his contract due to expire at the end of the season. Sky Sport Italia has reported that the American club that plays in the USA's second tier, the North American Soccer Le...
A New York la cucina è made in Italy con Cesar
Cesar, leader mondiale nel design delle cucine made in Italy, con un mercato che va dall'Europa agli Stati Uniti al Medio Oriente, ha aperto il suo primo flagship store a New York. Cesar è stata fondata da Vittorio Cester nel 1969, quando l'imprenditore trasformò il suo laboratorio in un moderno mobilificio, chiamandolo Cesar Arredamenti. Da quell...