Calling Everyone to Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day Like They Do in Sicily!!
Tuesday March 10th • 7:00 pm. The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere - 79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301. Register Today!! Presented by: Lou Barrella. DONATION: $15 Member • $20 Non-Member. Although St. Joseph’s Day is celebrated as a sacred and secular holiday (“Father’s Day”) throughout Italy, it has special significance in Sic...
Award winning crooner Charlie Romo performs live at Lorenzo’s to benefit the Seamen’s Society
Charlie Romo, the award winning contemporary crooner who was recently named “Best Musician on Staten Island” by the Staten Island Advance/SiLive.com, will perform live in concert Thursday, March 5 at Lorenzo’s Cabaret at the Hilton Garden Inn — during a gala event to benefit the Seamen’s Society for Children and Families. Romo said he’s thankful fo...
Vito Marcantonio Forum to Reprise "Martyrs of McCarthyism" Saturday at Mulberry Street Library
The Vito Marcantonio Forum (VMF) will reprise its multimedia event "Paul Robeson and Vito Marcantonio: Victims of McCarthyism," Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Mulberry Street Library. The event, which entails a screening of a Dec. 7 symposium convened by the VMF and held at Penn South, will feature a question and answer section afterward. The symposium i...
“On How To Be A Monster” at the Tank in NYC
“On How To Be A Monster” is an absurdist dark comedy written by Maria-Luiza Müller and produced by Et Alia Theatre, premiering at the Tank on Saturday February 22nd at 3pm and on Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th at 9:30pm. Tickets available here. “My company strives to create an accepting space that inspires artists to create beyond their com...
Un invito all’ironia ispirato dalle donne della commedia italiana dell’ultimo secolo
Un incontro; una lettura; una chiacchierata; delle risate; delle importanti riflessioni. Questo è stato della serata alla Casa Italiana Zerilli – Marimò della New York University di Martedì sera, la prima delle tre serate, chiamate “Women in Comedy Theatre”, dedicate alla figura della donna nel panorama della commedia non solo teatrale. Ci si è add...
Staten Island Nightlife: 'Oh What a Night;' the big Italian party at Villa Paradiso
“Oh what a night!” The big Italian party continues to live on — bigger than ever — at Villa Paradiso in Great Kills. The dining spot is nestled behind the former Pathmark Plaza of Great Kills — where there’s a celebration going on week after week. And last night was no exception. Situated off Greaves Avenue and Amboy Road, the casual, 150-seat Ital...
MAKING AN IMPACT: Wall of Famer Berardicurti has touched so many lives, levels of the game
You name it and John Berardicurti probably has been involved in that level of soccer in the Rochester area, whether it’s as a player, coach and even as an equipment manager. That includes youth, high school college, amateur, professional — indoor and out — and even a bit of the international game as well. “I’ve been just a blessed person to still b...
Avid golfer Lou Maiello celebrates 100th birthday with all the trimmings
Suffice it to say Lou Maiello is getting used to this celebrating business. In October, the long-time golfer got a sneak preview of what it would be like to celebrate his 100th birthday when the Staten Island Senior Golf League (SISGL) honored him during its 30th anniversary gala. That was just a warm-up, however. Last Saturday, Maiello and his wif...
“The Fourth Kingdom”: Federico Guarascio and the Documentary on Collectors of Plastic
From the small streets of Trastevere to the immense avenues of New York, Federico Guarascio, 34, left Rome in 2016 to follow his dream of becoming a film producer. At first, he thought he would return to Italy after a month, instead he chose to make the United States his new home. Here, he is making his way in the world of cinema. He recently produ...
HS boys’ soccer: Tottenville retires the jersey of former star Armando Guarnera Jr.
Just like any good coach, Ron Nathanson was looking out for Armando Guarnera Jr.'s best interest right about the time the former soccer star graduated from Tottenville HS in June of 2015. Guarnera had options after graduating: Go to college where he would continue his soccer career or follow a dream and attempt to turn pro in Italy. "He had a tough...
You Are Invited To A Special Wedding For A Great Cause
Who doesn't like getting up dressed up and going to a fun-filled wedding Italian wedding! Now you can go and help out a great cause. Totally Buffalo is putting on a version of Tony 'N Tina's wedding at Pearl Street and all the proceeds will be used for their Hope For The Holidays non-profit. According to their post, you will be in for one wild nigh...
Performance: A Piano at the Opera!
Wednesday, January 29 at 7:00pm. Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 1 Generoso Pope Pl, Tuckahoe, NY 10707. Hailed by The New York Times as "an artist of the highest caliber,” Italian born pianist Cristiana Pegoraro has performed on the world’s most prestigious stages in Europe, United States, South America, Asia and Australia. She has appeared i...