A torrential raconteur, Aldo Mancusi traces what he calls his magnificent obsession to his father, Everisto, who in 1920 emigrated from Campania, Italy, to this, New York's most populous borough, while still in his teens.   "He had about 70 Caruso records that he would crank up when I was 4, 3, 2, 1," Aldo said one recent morning. As curator...

By Liliana Rosano La sua voce raggiunge l'America dalla Francia, dove, dal porto di Marsiglia si è appena imbarcato su una nave da crociera per un concerto. Da lì tornerà a Parigi dove vive da otto mesi con la moglie ateniese Elektra e la figlia Nikita. Poi volerà a New York per un concerto e, finalmente, andrà in vacanza in Italia, paese che gli...

Have you ever dreamt about getting locked in into our store for a night? Your dream is about to come true! On December 7th Eataly will open its doors from 10PM to 1AM for a night celebratingTutte le Cose Belle Italiane(All the Beautiful Italian Things) from food and wine to music. The renowned Teatro Regio Orchestra and Chorus from Torino, conduct...

The Center for Italian Modern Art is pleased to host Untying 'The Knot': The State of Postwar Italian Art History Today, a two-day conference organized by Sharon Hecker and Marin R. Sullivan. Held in the days leading up to the 103rd meeting of the College Art Association, and co-sponsored by the Italian Art Society, this symposium seeks to evaluate...

May 1 7:00 am — 9:00 pmWestchester Italian Cultural CenterOne Generoso Pope Place , Tuckahoe , NY 10707 United States The Roman Empire was one of the greatest civilizations in history. It began in Rome in 753 BC., at the height of its power it controlled over two million square miles stretching from the Rhine River to Egypt and from Britain to Asi...

JUNE 06, 2015 - 6:00 PMCasa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò - 24 West 12th Street - New York, NY 10011 A round table with representatives of the artistic delegation of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema 2015, which includes:   Francesca Archibugi, director (Il nome del figlio / An Italian Name)Duccio Chiarini, director (I dolori del giovane E...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 (06:30 PM). Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò - 24 West 12th Street - New York, NY 10011. Book Presentation: AN UNLIKELY UNION (The Love-Hate Story of New York's Irish and Italians)In collaboration with NYU Glucksman Ireland House, Featuring a musical performance by fiddler Tony DeMarco.   An Unlikely U...

Chelsea's Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Collages of Taranto-born artist Rocco Cardinale in The Manifestation of Milieu. The exhibition opens on December 1st and will run until December 22nd, 2015. The opening reception will take place Thursday, December 3rd, from 6-8 PM. Any art lover who enjoys thought-provoking artworks and meet...

Italian design brand Arper has opened a New Yorkshowroom, following in the footsteps of other European brands setting up shop in the US. Arper – founded in 1989 in Italy – debuted its Manhattan store on 19 November in Soho, at 476 Broadway, near showrooms for Luceplan, Foscarini, Ingo Maurer and other leading design brands.   Encompassi...

By Pamela Silvestri   Restaurateur Nick Colangelo of NicAngelo's Family Style Italian in Richmond Valley hopes Winter Storm Jonas just blows out to sea. "Saturday night is my best night," said Colangelo, adding, "Hey, Saturday night iseveryone's best night."   Actually since NicAngelo's quiet opening in November, weekends turn up...