Historic Viola Carries Record $45 Million Price Tag At Auction
A 300-year-old Stradivari viola is expected to set a new world auction record after going under the hammer with an opening price tag of $45 million (£28.13 million). The MACdonald was made in 1719 and was originally varnished by celebrated Italian craftsman Antonio Stradivari himself. Read more Source: http://www.contactmusi...
Rosabianco has a roadmap to success
By Holly Dutton First-generation Italian-American sales agent Santo Rosabianco is quickly rising in the real estate ranks in New York City — and drawing on his Italian roots to help him get there. Rosabianco was born and raised in the south Brooklyn neighborhood of Bensonhurst, after his parents immigrated to New York City from a...
Almoraima in concert
Almoraima is a multi-ethnic group based in Salento, which presents an original sound inspired by Gypsy musical tradition and, in particular, by the musical connections developed by them on the various sides of the Mediterranean: Southern Italy, Southern Spain, Balcans, Maghreb and Mashrek. It is no coincidence then that the group takes its...
S.Pellegrino and Chef Michael Voltaggio Celebrate Italian Food and Lifestyle with an “Off the Menu” Culinary Experience
On Wednesday, July 30, S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water united renowned chefs and passionate food lovers alike for an "Off the Menu" immersive and experiential culinary experience hosted by the acclaimed chef Michael Voltaggio. The event took place at the Bathhouse Studios in Manhattan's East Village. Inspired by S.Pellegrino's recent...
LA VIGILIA Italian Christmas Food Traditions
You are cordially invited to attend a lecture and food sampling at the Italian American Museum this Thursday, December 18th. Naples-born registered dietitian, nutritionist and food blogger Fiorella DiCarlo will discuss Italian Christmas culinary traditions, the customs and food traditions of Southern Italy and the origins of La Vigilia: The Feast o...
Première Vision: Tessuti ed accessori in mostra a New York
Inizierà il prossimo 13 gennaio a New York, nella nuova sede Pier 92, l'edizione 2015 di "Première Vision", la più importante manifestazione in calendario negli Stati Uniti dedicata a tessuti ed accessori per l'industria dell'abbigliamento di alto livello. "Première Vision New York" è una fiera di piccole dimensioni, ma di elevato contenut...
Sixty Years of Holocaust Research in Italy: The Center for Contemporary Jewish Documentation in Milan
The Italian Cultural Institute of New York and The Primo Levi Center present Sixty Years of Holocaust Research in Italy: The Center for Contemporary Jewish Documentation in Milan Giorgio Sacerdoti (President, Center for Contemporary Jewish Documentation) Liliana Picciotto (Center for Contemporary Jewish Documentation) Wednesday, F...
Artemisia: Lecture and Film Screening
You are cordially invited to attend a lecture by acclaimed artist Annamarie Trombetta celebrating the life and influence of note worthy female artists and a screening of the 1997 French biographical film, Artemisia at the Italian American Museum this Saturday, February 28th. Artemisia Gentileschi, daughter of Orazio Gentileschi, was a Baro...
Italian star tapped for first New York residential project
Developer Soho Properties has tapped Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni to design the apartments and amenities at its new 45 Park Place. The luxury condominium development marks Lissoni’s first residential condominium project in New York. “While planning 45 Park Place it became increasingly important to not only conceive of a tow...
Harlem Brick-Oven Pizza Shop Thumbs Its Nose at Papa John's
By Gustavo Solis The neighborhood newest brick-oven pizza place is giving Papa John's the kiss-off. Babbalucci, which opened July 1 in a storefront formerly occupied by the franchise, gave their pizza predecessor a unique shout out. "As an ode to Papa John's we named a pizza after them," said owner Andrew LoPresto. "We call i...
Cuomo, LaGuardia, Peruggi Join NOIAW Distinguished Board
The National Organization of Italian American Women is pleased to announce three new members of the Distinguished Board. Margaret I. Cuomo, M.D.; Katherine LaGuardia, M.D.; and Regina S. Peruggi, MBA, Ed.D. have demonstrated impressive leadership in a range of industries and commitment to bettering their communities. They join a group of Ital...
All the right reasons to donate Italian wine
As donating for a charitable cause is becoming increasingly popular within the wine sector, Vinitaly International is getting ready to celebrate with the American Cancer Society a seven year collaboration which has seen top Italian wineries contribute to the fight against cancer through the donation of an impressive number of labels on the occasion...