L’eroica impresa dello skipper Andrea Mura “sbarca” a New York
17 giorni, 4 ore, 6 minuti e 19 secondi. Da Plymouth a Newport Beach, dall’Europa agli Stati Uniti, affrontando una “tempesta perfetta” e difficoltà di ogni genere. È questo il tempo che Andrea Mura, velista e skipper sardo, ha impiegato per trionfare nella Ostar 2017, la regata transatlantica in solitaria che aveva già vinto nel 2013, una delle pi...
Amanda Beagle Makes NYC Cabaret Debut with 'Italian American Songbook'
Soprano, Amanda Beagle, is making her NYC cabaret debut while returning to her roots with a celebration of the "Italian-American Songbook." Amanda Beagle debuts her latest show and recording at The Metropolitan Room on Tuesday July 25th at 7pm. Reservations are required and tickets are on sale now.This lively celebration of Italian and Italian-Amer...
Cristina Fontanelli and Her Fabulous Friends
July 15 (Saturday) 7:30 pm: Cristina Fontanelli and Her Fabulous Friends. In the great tradition of the last 26 years, opera and Broadway favorites will once again come to the Hamptons through the annual favorite concert Cristina Fontanelli and Her Fabulous Friends. This annual favorite includes the great arias and duets of opera and Broadway. Star...
Lidia Bastianich Takes Broadway—Well, Almost
Napoli, Brooklyn, the new play by Meghan Kennedy, will open June 27 Off-Broadway in a production at the Roundabout Theatre Company. The show follows a New York City family that has found itself at odds; the three daughters of the Muscolino clan are coming of age in a very different time and place than their Italian immigrant parents, and the play f...
Staten Island Nightlife: Starpower at mansion on Grymes Hill
he reviews are in and critics say the Corrado (Joe) Manfredi "Taste of Italy" Golf Outing Thursday surpassed all others -- and in more ways than one. In what we're sure will go down as one of the 10 best days of the year -- weather wise -- the Silver Lake Golf Course was lined with linksters, who all came out to support the fun and fab annual even...
Homegrown: Local soccer club sparks interest in sport
They’re looking to score a different kind of goal. The Brooklyn Italians soccer club has been around since 1949, but now, with the spotlight shining brighter than ever on the sport, the organization wants to take the next step in growing hometown talent. The team first formed as a social club for new Italian immigrants in Brooklyn to ease themselve...
Francesco LaRosa drives at Monticello Raceway
It was only one start but for Francesco Laosa a chance to drive a pacer proved fruitful when the Sicilian professional harness racing finished second in the one race that he drove at Monticello Raceway on Thursday, June 22. According to his friend Marco Barone who doubled as his interpreter, the Italian speaking professional driver and his wife Car...
Thurs, June 29: The Fighting Wagners
The Italian American Museum cordially invites you to attend a dramatic reading of "The Fighting Wagners. A Story of Fighting Through Discrimination in America" Screenplay by Arlene Sparaco, Directed by Roberto Monticello. Thursday, June 29th, 6:30 PM - Italian American Museum - 155 Mulberry Street (Corner of Grand and Mulberry Streets) New York, NY...
Francesco Totti turns down move to US side New York Cosmos and returns to Roma
FRANCESCO TOTTI has decided to continue his legacy at Roma after rejecting a move to New York Cosmos. The legendary Italian finally called on his illustrious playing career with the Serie A giants after 21 seasons last month. The 40-year-old refused to confirm whether he was hanging his boots up for good. American side Cosmos attempted to persuade...
Holy Heist. A comedy by Ann Amari Harson
The Italian American Museum cordially invites you to attend a dramatic reading of: "Holy Heist". A comedy by Ann Amari Harson. Thursday, June 22nd, 6:30 PM - Italian American Museum - 155 Mulberry Street (Corner of Grand and Mulberry Streets) - New York, NY 10013. Light Refreshments Will Be Served Holy Heist is a spirited, friendly comedy about a y...
NY Cosmos’ Chairman Commisso: An Italian Immigrant Discussing Business, MLS, Serie A, Roma and Juventus
Rocco Commisso’s story is atypical. After reuniting with his father, who came to the United States hoping for a better life, the boy of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica faced the obstacles of life as an immigrant. His perseverance, hard work and intelligence made the difference. It’s not easy to adapt to a new culture and new traditions, especially when yo...
1st Annual Italian Opera Concert Celebration: “FOREVER YOUNG” – Most Loved Music of Donizetti, Puccini, Verdi”
DATE: Thursday, JULY 6, 2017, 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Place: CENTRAL PARK NAUMBURG BANDSHELL. Admission: Free to the Public CENTRAL PARK SUMMER CONCERTS is initiating this first annual celebration of Italian Opera as a gift to the people of New York. The concert has been programmed with an emphasis of inspiring the new generation with a lasting appreciati...