Festival 2017 Musical Highlights
The NM Italian Film & Culture Festival. It’s not just about Italian movies. It’s about the whole fabric of contemporary Italian culture, including the cuisine, the wine, the traditions, the iconic Italian automotive design (don’t miss those Fiats and Alfa Romeos on display!) - AND it’s about one of the major cultural markers of Italian national and...
After 68 years in limelight Tony Bennett wants 'to be remembered as a nice person'
For nearly seven decades, Tony Bennett has been belting our jazz standards and solidifying his status as one of the greatest performers of the 20th century. His resume can certainly attest to that: With over 50 million records sold and 19 Grammy Awards to his name, Bennett’s also somehow found the time to form the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts i...
It's the 10th anniversary of the NM Italian Film & Culture Festival
In just a few weeks, Italian Festivals of New Mexico (IFNM) rolls out the 10th edition of its annual flagship event with a best-yet lineup of contemporary Italian films, a sampling of some of the finest, most authentic Italian cuisine and wine in New Mexico, and live music and dance performances by unique local talent. IFNM’s mission is to raise aw...
Opera Theater to present "Amore senza fine"
Northwestern Opera Theater will present "Amore senza fine" Monday, Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom. Tickets are $10. Admission is free for Northwestern State, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts students with a current student I.D."Amore senza fine" is an operatic journey exploring love, fidelity...
Get in touch with your inner Italian
The dates are set. The program is in place. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 10 (that would be just in time for Valentine’s Day gifts…I’m jus’ sayin’). This will be fun! The 10th Anniversary celebration of the NM Italian Film & Culture Festival, with food, live music (from Italian pop to Italian opera), live dance performances, and recent aw...
Former Jesuit and UNO star Giavotella to play for Italy in WBC
Johnny Giavotella has played at all levels of baseball in his young 29 years, and he will soon add one more to the list. The New Orleans area native has committed to play for Team Italy in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, in what will be the fourth year of the international competition. Giavotella prepped at Jesuit High School in New Orleans,...
The original ripped-from-the-headlines true crime thriller!
March 26 – April 2. National Hispanic Cultural Center. Journal Theater. AlbuquerqueEven if you think you’re “just not into opera” Pagliacci will change your mind. Set in the deep south of Italy, this is a tale of passion, jealousy and deceit among a troupe of traveling performers - a play within a play that will keep you on the edge of your seat. P...
Moores School of Music Opera: The Elixir of Love - January 29, 2015 at 7:30 pm
A shy young man wins the girl of his dreams, with a little help from a bottle. If only it were that easy in real life! Our production of this charming comedy is set in rural Texas in the 1930's. The opera was a favorite of both Pavarotti and Caruso and we're sure it will become yours as well. Sung in the original Italian with English surtitles. &n...
ITALY @ SXSW Wraps Up Successful SXSWeek 2016
The 30th edition of SXSW drew to a close in the Texas capital, with the Italian delegation making its strongest showing to date at world's leading music industry event. For the 3rd year running the Italy @ SXSW initiative cast a spotlight on the country's latest talents, showcasing today's music made in Italy to the assembled international music bu...
Open Bocce Night!
It may be big jacket season here in New Orleans (at least for a couple of days), but it is always warm inside the Italian American Bocce Club! Come join us at the Club this Wednesday (12/21) at 7pm for our next Open Bocce Night! As always, it is only $5 for the entire night ($3 for members). So come learn the game, practice your skills, o...
Houston Symphony to perform Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky at SHSU
The Houston Symphony orchestra spreads the classic sounds of Italy and Russia wherever it goes, and it plans to continue its 2014-15 season Tuesday with a performance at Sam Houston State University's Gaertner Performing Arts Center. Concertmaster and Sugar Land native Frank Huang will lead the symphony in Antonio Vivaldi's most popular piece, "Th...
Report: Spurs strike deal with Belinelli
The San Antonio Spurs have reportedly reached an agreement with guard Marco Belinelli on a two-year contract, according to multiple reports. Yahoo! Sports has stated that the deal, which cannot be made official until July 10, is worth a total of $6 million. Belinelli comes to the defending Western Conference champions after spending last...