Scholarships, Financial Assistance
AC Cugini is committed to working with every family to make this opportunity available to all qualified players on our travel teams or recreational teams. We never turn away any child due to a family's inability to pay fees. Scholarships are available to players who are residents of Fairfax County and have illustrated financial need. Assis...
Agreement with Disney, Mickey Mouse goes to Panini
Mickey Mouse Disney passes from the Panini. The transfer of the popular comic to society 'and Modena' was confirmed by a note from the Disney Italian who speaks of "a preliminary agreement for the transfer of the activities' editorials relating to Disney magazines in Italy." Along with Mickey Mouse, Panini will go to other children's magaz...
Interview: Michael Recchiuti
A Riverdalian by choice, Maestro Michael Recchiuti has been a relevant "voice of reason" in the classical music world, bringing a much needed and sought after recording of Stefano Donaudy's music. An ardent admirer of Giuseppe Verdi, Recchiuti was the ideal Maestro to interview in the year of Verdi's 200th anniversary. L'IDEA: Maestro Recc...
Traditional Italian-Style Horse Race Coming to Atlantic City
Gov. Chris Christie approved legislation that would permit Atlantic City to host its own version of the annual Palio di Siena, a special horse race held in Italy for 700 years, Assemblymen John Amodeo and Chris Brown announced on Friday. "The American Palio in Atlantic City" will be held on the city's beaches, according to Brown and Amodeo, who sp...
New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera to Hold Open Auditions for La Bohème, Carmen, Lucia di Lammermoor
New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera Artistic Director Lucine Amara invites soloists in all vocal categories to audition for roles in the professional opera company's 2014-2015 productions. New Jersey residents are encouraged to apply.Solo roles are available in the company's new productions of Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème, Georges Bizet's Carmen...
Scholarships for Talented Players born in 2007 and 2008
Roma Academy Maryland: Exceptional Training Available to All! Have you been looking for an exceptional player development program with true professionals teaching your child that is also affordable? Then look no further, AC Cugini Roma Academy has the solution! Not only do we work with every family to afford this unique opp...
NBA con Italians in DC: Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards
Italians in DC vi invita ad assistere alle 4 partite di NBA in cui giocheranno i nostri fantastici giocatori Italiani! Anche quest'anno Per ogni partita ci saranno il "Fan Tunnel", un momento incredibile in cui saluteremo i giocatori all'ingresso in campo sul parquet del Verizon Center (solo i primi 50 iscritti), e l'incontro con il giocatore...
Registration Open For UNICO 5K
The Verona chapter of UNICO National, the Italian-American service organization, will hold its annual Labor Day 5K in Veorna Park on Monday, September 5. The big race steps off at 9:30 a.m. and there's a 1 mile fun run that starts at 9 a.m. The Labor Day 5K is a USATF-NJ grand prix event that raises money for the scholarships that UNICO gr...
Let's Learn About: Bocce in Pittsburgh
By Brady Smith Bocce is widely considered to be the one of the world's oldest sports. The origins of the game can be traced to ancient Egypt and hieroglyphics on tomb walls, which depicted the Egyptians tossing rocks at a specific target. According to historians, the game evolved from using polished stones to throwing the rounded balls...
Fans Flock to Michéal Castaldo’s Première Performance at SOPAC
Fans from near and far gathered at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) in South Orange, New Jersey, to hear Michéal Castaldo, an award-winning Italian tenor, songwriter, and producer, perform on September 21. The two-show event, A Musical Celebration of the Italian Spirit—A Feast for the Ears, Eyes, and Soul, was produced by Ma...
Cineforum con Italians in DC
Mercoledi' 7 agosto 2013 presso l'auditorium dell'Ambasciata Italiana proietteremo: "C'ERA UNA VOLTA IL WEST" (1969) - Regia di Sergio Leone - Durata: 166 min.*FILM IN ITALIANO CON SOTTOTITOLI IN INGLESE La proiezione e' gratuita ma e' necessario registrarsi e RSVP al seguente indirizzo: http://www.iicwashington.esteri.it/IIC_Washingto...
Who Is Stephen Bisciotti And How'd He Get Rich Enough To Own The Baltimore Ravens?
by Amy Lamare In February 2013 the Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII in the Harbaugh Bowl that pitted head coaches John and Jim, real life brothers, against each other for the NFL's ultimate prize. When the clock ran out, John Harbaugh and the Ravens emerged victorious. Another big winner on the day was 53 year old Ravens owner Stephen...