A Special Christmas Celebration
Renowned Italian American photographer Anita Sanseverino will present a lecture and photographic exhibit on the history of the "Presepe Napoletano," the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene which dates back to the 11th Century. Meaning "crib" or "crèche" in English, a presepe depicts the birth of Jesus, and also became a showcase for local artisan...
Salvatore Chiarelli Wins Bravos
Local residents were seranaded by a classical Italian singer this past Sunday, at a performance at the Hicksville Public Library by Salvatore Chiarelli. Chiarelli sang popular and classical songs in both English and Italian while accompanied by pianist Ishmael Wallace. Chiarelli performed traditional Italian songs such as "Speak To Me Of L...
Dalla Silicon Valley a Broadway: la nuova vita del papà di Bing
A unire i puntini, come ammoniva Steve Jobs, la vita di Lorenzo Thione appare tutto fuorché una linea retta. Sarà perché «l'attrazione non è per il risultato, ma per il viaggio», confessa il papà del motore di ricerca Bing, il concorrente di Google che Microsoft comprò nel 2008 staccando un assegno da 100 milioni di dollari. Così Thione, 3...
Holy Relic of Saint Anthony of Padua
In honor of the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua, three Friars from the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua will bring three distinct relics to three different corners of the English-speaking world. We are happy to welcome Father Paolo Floretta to New York. On Thursday, June 12th the relic, along with Father Paolo Floretta, will b...
Italian-American Day in the LOB
The state Conference of Italian-American Lawmakers honored Gov. Andrew Cuomo, acclaimed rock drummer Liberty DeVitto and actor Tony Danza in the Well of the Legislative Office Building at noon Monday amid a plenitude of good food. The governor did not attend, but met with the honorees later in the day. DeVitto, whose resume includes years...
Vino & Verdi
A Wine and Food Tasting Featuring Italy's Emilia-Romagna Region with a special Presentation Celebrating its Favorite Son - Giuseppe Verdi Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 7:00 PMWine, Food & Opera Lovers Rejoice! The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere is proud to present Vino & Verdi - an Italian food and wine tasting fe...
Maroni a NY, sigla protocollo con Ice
Regione Lombardia e Ita-agenzia per la promozione all'estero e l'internazionalizzazione delle imprese italiane - Istituto per il Commercio estero hanno sottoscritto stamane, a New York, un protocollo d'intesa mirato a rafforzare il rapporto e a favorire gli scambi tra imprese lombarde e americane, sia per quanto concerne gli investimenti nei rispet...
“Riders On The Winds Of Time”, AN INTIMATE AND EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE MAN BEHIND THE PORTRAIT
On November 22, 2014, the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum unveiled the dual portrait "Riders on the Winds of Time," by the artist William J. Castello, to a packed house of over one hundred a fifty guest, possible more folks than the Rosebank, Staten Island cottage had ever hosted before all at once. I have had the pleasure of knowing Bill as a fri...
Arturo Di Modica and His Charging Bull
By Giovanni di Napoli Since beginning this exercise in ethnic self-awareness I've intermittently written about New York City's public monuments by Sicilian Americans, specifically the works of Anthony de Francisci and Pietro Montana. However, no discussion of Sicilian-American sculptors would be complete without mentioning Arturo DiModica...
Baritone Luca Salsi Pulls a Leading-Role Double
By Vivien Schweitzer Last Wednesday the tenor Michael Fabiano stepped in for an indisposed Joseph Calleja as Edgardo in "Lucia di Lammermoor" at the Metropolitan Opera, a whirlwind substitution that began at 1 p.m. when he got the call while running errands in Philadelphia. On Saturday night at the Met the baritone Luca Salsi pull...
Richly deserved: Community-minded individuals to be honored for their work
The Italian American Civic Association tonight is taking time from its busy schedule to honor four of its members for their lifelong efforts to improve life in the city of Watertown, Jefferson County and the proud Italian community. Those to be recognized are: ■ John Doldo Jr.; ■ Donald L. Calarco; ■ Wilfred T. Varno; and ■ Fre...
Meet NYC Fancy Food Fellow Finalist: City Saucery
At City Saucery, tomato sauce is made the old-fashioned way. Locally-grown ingredients like 100% New Jersey vine-ripened tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and aromatic herbs bring out flavors reminiscent of home-cooked meals from Mama's kitchen. Or in this case, Nonna's kitchen. City Saucery is a modern family business based in Staten...