Boheme Opera NJ Presents Verdi Tragedy “Il Trovatore”
Boheme Opera NJ turned to a story of love, hate, and revenge for this year’s presentation of Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore this past weekend at Kendall Main Stage Theater at The College of New Jersey. With a libretto by Italian playwright Salvatore Cammarano, who based his texts on a play by Spanish dramatist Antonio García Gutiérrez (which in turn...
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra Celebrates Founder Maestro Matteo Giammario's 100th Birthday
The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) is proud to celebrate the 100th birthday of its esteemed founder, Maestro Matteo Giammario. A visionary in music education and performance, Maestro Giammario's legacy continues to inspire generations of young musicians. Born in Trenton, NJ, to Italian immigrant parents from the Puglia region, Matteo Giam...
Anthony Rodia: Laugh Till It Hurts Tour
When: Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 8:00pm - Where: Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 8:00pm A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, New York, Anthony Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20’s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 201...
University of Richmond to Host Inaugural Richmond Italian Film Festival
The University of Richmond (VA) will host the inaugural Richmond Italian Film Festival on March 21–24. Free and open to the public, this series will celebrate Italian cinema through several recent and highly acclaimed films and one restored film from the heyday of Italian cinema. The films include: C’è ancora domani by Paola Corellesi, 2023; Parthe...
New horizons of classical music at the Embassy of Italy in Washington
The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, inaugurated last night at the Embassy a series of four evenings dedicated to Italian music in Washington, in collaboration with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Gianandrea Noseda. Composer Nicola Campogrande, publishe...
New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission Presents "Jazz Italian Style" Spring Conference 2025 An Educational Journey into the Italian Influence on Jazz
Saturday, March 22, 2025. 8:30am Registration and Continental Breakfast & (Lunch Included). Rutgers College Avenue Student Center, College Ave Student Center 126 College Avenue New Brunswick, NJ. Free tickets are available now! For more information and to reserve your spot, visit https://bit.ly/42pZSAN The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (N...
Join the The Italian Choir of Washington D.C. for Adults
We're excited to announce that the Italian Choir of Washington D.C. is about to begin, and spots are filling up quickly! If you have a passion for Italian music and enjoy singing, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other enthusiasts while developing your vocal skills. Starting Monday, March 10th, this 10-week choir will bring together...
Folsom Italian Festival to hold celebration of Italian American heritage
Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco and Delaware Valley will host an Italian Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at Folsom Fire Company, 411 Sutton Ave., Ridley Township. The afternoon of Italian-American cultural fun will feature Italian foods and desserts, wine, craft vendors and music. Admission is free. Proceeds from the event wil...
Donizetti and Dinner Event Promises the Best of Italian Opera and Cuisine
Opera Magnifico invites guests to enjoy delicious cuisine amid the ambiance of beautiful music at their Donizetti and Dinner event on February 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Cafe Azzurro, 141 Main Street in Peapack, NJ. Tickets include a five-course meal and a complimentary champagne toast while listening to hits from beloved Italian opera composer, Gaetan...
Andrea Bocelli named first honoree for NIAF's 50th Anniversary Gala celebration
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will commemorate its 50th Anniversary with a landmark Gala celebration on Saturday, October 18, 2025, marking its return to the historic Washington Hilton Hotel at 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, where the organization has hosted many of its most memorable celebrations. This black-tie event will honor di...
UNICO Rehoboth Area Chapter welcomes the return of ‘Opera at the Beach’
“Opera at the Beach,” sponsored by UNICO Delaware – Rehoboth Area Chapter, returns on March 15. This outstanding event was begun in 2015, featuring professional artists from the Wilmington area. Since 2016, mezzo soprano Andrea Arena has delighted audiences throughout Delaware with her sensational voice and charm. Accompanied by various tenors incl...
Tony Danza pays tribute to special Sinatra relationship at The Vogel (NJ)
Growing up Italian in Brooklyn, it’s no surprise Tony Danza was a fan of Frank Sinatra. His mother turned him on to the crooner when he was 8 years old. “She was an original bobbysoxer,” he said. “My mom was enthralled by him and so was I. The way he interprets a song – nobody else can do it like that.” With a long career in television and movies,...