MoMA to pay tribute to film production designer Dante Ferretti with large-scale multimedia installation
The Museum of Modern Art honors Dante Ferretti (Italian, b. 1943) with a large-scale multimedia installation comprising a 12-screen labyrinth featuring projected scenes from his work. Original set pieces from the films that earned him three Academy Awards; and a six-month retrospective of 22 films featuring the production designer's career...
Giuseppe Verdi "Nabucco"
In celebration of Verdi's 200th birthday, Opera Philadelphia delivers a galvanizing, must-see production that transforms the Academy into La Scala and features "Va, pensiero (The Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves)," adopted as Italy's unofficial national anthem September 27 and 29, October 2, 4 and 6, 2013Philadelphia - Academy of Music -&n...
Italian Heritage Month Events
Columbus Day DinnerOctober is Italian Heritage Month in Iowa and to celebrate the Italian American Cultural Center of Iowa will hold the 38th annual Columbus Day Dinner Party on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Event details will be announced when final arrangements are completed. Columbus Day Memorial ObservanceAt 11:00 AM on Monday, October 14...
Dining with Verdi
A harmony of flavors from the Maestro's own table. His music and the food he loved, replicated from recipes from sources in Verdi's home and his favorite eateries.... A six-course meal with wines, music and singers. The Consul General of Italy, the Honorable Giuseppe Perrone, is expected to be the guest of honor at the festivities with other Itali...
Borsa di studio e tour Italia per sette giovani chef americani
I sette giovani chef americani - Christofer Olkoire (John Besh restaurant group - New Orleans), Ben Umstead (RN74 - Seattle, Washington), Bobby Little (Ai Fiori - NY), Plyraharn Ansuron (Maketto - Washington), Justin Zawoysky (Volt Restaurant - Frederick, Maryland), Sarah Brewer (Brewers Hideaway Farm - Rising Sun, Maryland), Caitlin Koether (Bar T...
Southern Italian Halloween Costume Ideas
Halloween is once again upon us and, in accordance with its tradition, children (and adults) must decide what costumes to wear for the festivities. Since we all have our favorite characters from Southern Italian history or folklore, we thought it would be fun and interesting to consider some of them for this year's costumes. • Munaciello —...
Gabriele D’Annunzio at 150: A musical recital to celebrate his poetic legacy.
Wayne State University's Italian Program in collaboration with the University of L'Aquila, The Abruzzo Region and The Chamber Quintet "Deltensemble" is proud TO PRESENT:Gabriele D'Annunzio at 150: A musical recital to celebrate his poetic legacy. Wednesday, November 6th at 3:30-6:00 pm in General Lectures 100 –Wayne State University – THIS EVENT IS...
Talent Garden a NYC! "Impossible is nothing"
Talent Garden, rete di co-working Made in Italy, aprirà a New York. "Congratulations! You've been selected!", così recita l'email di ieri pomeriggio che annuncia la buona nuova, dopo 6 mesi di duro lavoro per ottenere tale risultato. E' stata selezionata dalla Città di New York nell'ambito del premio di riqualificazione territoriale (HELM2.0), come...
Joey’s dishes up old-school Italian in Utica
Joey's Restaurant is about as East Utica as it gets, and we're not talking location.While the latest incarnation of this dining institution has been in place since the early '90s, the Mohawk Street Italian joint traces its history all the way back to the 1930s, when East Utica was the epicenter of local Italian-American culture. Back then, the plac...
Fondo Strategico Italiano unveiling its interest for Versace
After failing with Valentino, the Italian State Fund "Fondo Strategico Italiano" has recently put its eyes on the luxury brand Versace. According to a recent report published by the Financial Times, the Italian fund "has tabled the highest bid for a minority stake in Versace, with an offer that values the family-owned fashion group at €1.1...
Employment Opportunity - Italics
POSITION: Broadcast Associate DESCRIPTION: The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute of Queens College/CUNY seeks applications for the position of Broadcast Associate, who will report to the Dean and works closely with the Producer of the TV program, ITALICS
Pope to visit Philadelphia?
Vatican sources say the pope intends to visit Philadelphia, September 2015 during the Catholic church's World Meeting of Families, an international gathering that takes place every three years. When Philadelphia was first announced as the site, Pope Benedict XVI he said he planned to attend. Speculation has been building as to if Francis w...