LPTW Gilder/Coigney International Award and Program
February 15 - 22 2021. Starting February 15, at 1pm, the events will be streamed on LPTW YouTube Channel. February 16 at 1pm the Award Ceremony will be streamed through HowlRound YouTube Channel. Presented every three years, this Award acknowledges the exceptional work of theater women around the world. Italian legendary artist Franca Valeri (1920-...
The Operatic Legacy of Giuseppe Verdi
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Zoom Meeting. August Ventura will present a program titled: On Golden Wings: Exploring Verdi’s Enduring Legacy. In his presentation, Mr. Ventura will explore such questions as: Is traditional opera still meaningful? Does opera have the power to be an agent for social and/or political change? Mr. Ventura's fascin...
Brooklyn Mike's Radio Show
"Brooklyn Mike" of TBMSRadio.com interviewing Singer & Entertainer "Jimmy Alleva" is a gifted tenor with a style similar to the distinguished voices of Andrea Bocelli, Jimmy Roselli and Mario Lanza. Alleva is creating a buzz, particularly in the tri-state area where after every performance he leaves the audience standing on their feet and wanting...
New York Yankees Legends: Yogi Berra, a historic career,”it ain’t over till it’s over.”
Lawrence Peter Yogi Berra was one of the most popular New York Yankees of all time. With all the discussion on who will be the Yankee catcher next season, I thought it would be appropriate to look at one of the Yankees’ most iconic catchers. Yogi was a long time catcher, coach, and manager for the Yankees. Berra was born in 1925 to immigrant parent...
La Befana, the Good Witch of Christmas
Cari Amici, we invite you will join us online for a very special event Tuesday, January 5, 2021, from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, live from Tom Tedesco’s Studio, for an Epiphany celebration hosted by Artistic Director Alessandra Belloni and Music Director John La Barbera, co-founders of I Giullari di Piazza. For tickets visit here. This will be a special o...
Rick Cassata Passed on Yankees’ Baseball Offer
Rick “Rico” Cassata was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 2002 for his quarterback play with the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League (CFL), winning the MVP award in the Grey Cup Championship in 1973 and highlighting a nine-year CFL career. However, in 1964 after graduating from Tonawanda High School, Cassata h...
CRISTINA FONTANELLI'S CHRISTMAS IN ITALY Available to Stream Online
Over the past 17 years, tens of thousands of fans have experienced Cristina Fontanelli's Christmas in Italy, a musical journey through popular Italian songs, arias, Christmas classics and dance, in New York City. This year, the award-winning singer, actress and PBS-TV host, decided to share this joyous concert - far and wide - to fill even more hea...
"Christmas in Italy" Miraculous 17th Year!
December 19 (Saturday) 2:30pm EDT. One ninety-minute performance w/o intermission. Secure your attendance now!l We are sharing this miraculous announcement privately with you, our precious previous ticket buyers, as there are only 150 in-venue ticket/donations available for each concert service. Strict social-distancing rules will be observed under...
The Sopranos Cast Will Reunite This Friday to Read New Original Sketch
The cast and creators of the hit HBO series The Sopranos will soon reunite for a special live fundraiser to benefit Friends of Firefighters, an organization founded in the aftermath of 9/11 to support active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families. A two-hour virtual event, the reunion will be hosted on Tiltify's Twitch page this week on t...
Italian & American Playwrights Project Honors 2020 Selected Winners - Campironi, Dammacco, Di Luca and Motta
New York theatre curators Valeria Orani and Frank Hentschker will host the Third Edition of the Italian & American Playwrights Project (IAPP) on Monday, December 14, 2020, 4:30 pm live on US Non-Profit Digital Theatre Platform www.HowlRound.com. Mimosa Campironi's Family Game, Mariano Dammacco's Good Education, Gabriele Di Luca's Metropolitan Mirac...
A brief history: Of pro soccer in Rochester
Rochester long has been considered a vibrant soccer city. However, the western New York city also has a sometimes frustrating history to tell about former soccer teams. Presenting a quick history of former Rochester professional soccer clubs: Rochester Lancers (1967-1980) Created after the success of the Italian American Sport Club’s run to the 196...
A 29-year-old West Chester native aims to help return Venice to Italy’s soccer spotlight
Four years ago, one of the trendiest fashion items among U.S. soccer fans was the jersey of a team in Italy’s third division. Under the direction of American CEO Ted Philipakos and American owners led by Joe Tacopina, Venezia FC rocketed to chic hipster status in a matter of months. The club also succeeded on the field, gaining promotion from the f...