Austin, 14/15 marzo - Il South By Southwest Festival di Austin (SBSW), tra i principali appuntamenti del calendario musicale degli Stati Uniti, vedra' quest'anno gli spettacoli di due artisti italiani di caratura internazionale e grande talento, entrambi presenti nel calendario dell'Anno della Cultura Italiana negli Stati Uniti. L'edizione 2013 di...

By Zan Strumfeld The Capital District is a cultural melting pot of beliefs, religions and histories. Through a joined love of Italian culture, one local organization is hoping to share its heritage the best way possible – through Italian food and entertainment.   Presented by the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, "Viva Itali...

The Toledo Opera's new production of Aida, which opened last night in the Valentine Theatre, delivers an impressive balance of spectacle and intimacy, with a Pharaoh's treasury of powerful singing, abundant and convincing drama, and plenty of color and action.   The Valentine stage literally bursts with life from the opening scene to the fin...

The American Italian Cultural Center announces the unveiling of the bust of Italian American Nick LaRocca, the "Creator of Jazz" and composer of such jazz standards as "Tiger Rag" and "Livery Stable Blues". The unveiling by Lt. Governor of Louisiana Jay Dardenne will take place on November 16 at 3 pm at the Old US Mint on Esplanade Avenue.  ...

Sting, soul legend Sam Moore and Chic's Nile Rodgers are among the stars who will join veteran Italian blues-rocker Zucchero for a one-night-only concert event April 23 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Other well-known artists slated to perform at the show include jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O...

Sausage will be grilling, families will be dancing, and dads will be honored as Onesti Entertainment hosts its 28th annual Italian Block Party — Oakley Avenue Festa Pasta Vino on Father's Day weekend, June 19 to 21. The Father's Day tradition will feature Italian food specialties representing generations-old recipes from the restaurants located in...

Singer/Actress Jenna Esposito made her New York nightclub debut in 2004, and has been delighting audiences across the country ever since. Esposito is perhaps best known for her tribute to iconic pop singer Connie Francis--Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis--a show that has been a smash hit among audiences and critics since it debuted in 2009. &nb...

Valerio Tricoli offers a special program for Lampo to mark the 100th anniversary of Luigi Russolo's Futurist manifesto, "The Art of Noises" (March 1913), one of the most influential texts in 20th century music. For the first time, the idea of noise-sound becomes part of musical discourse, creating the conditions for a radical advancement in sonic a...

Hit Week- the world's only music festival showcasing Italy's current scene on the global stage - returns to North America with its strongest line up to date. A greatly expanded edition of the annual event touches down in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Toronto between September 7 and October 30th.   Headliners announced include iconoclastic...

Nov 17 at 2 PM Indianapolis Opera and the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana team up to celebrate the 200th birthday of Italy's greatest opera composer.   This afternoon concert features performances by opera guest soloists, the Indianapolis Opera chorus and a special prosecco toast!