Celebrate on September 8th the 11th Annual Festa for the Sicilian Black Madonna del Tindari
Il Comitato per il Ripristino della Festa della Madonna Nera cordially invites you to the Eleventh Annual Festa in Honor of the Sicilian Black Madonna del Tindari Monday, September 8, 2014, 6PM at the former site of her devotionThe Phoenix Bar - 447 East 13th Street, off of Avenue A - Manhattan
Pizza and More Pizza at 2014's NY Wine & Food Fest
"Sagra" means "festival" in Italian. I might suggest renaming the event next year La "Sacra" Slices, meaning "sacred," as the pizza and meatballs served by some 30 culinary artisans can only be described as "heavenly." After climbing the stairway, er, escalator, to heaven at Pier 92's rooftop event space, you're greeted by a constellation of twinkl...
Un Natale all'italiana a New York
di Chiara Zaccherotti È possibile viversi l'atmosfera del Natale all'italiana pur essendo a New York? Di sicuro non sarà come stare a casa, con i propri cari e tutte quelle tradizioni che proprio in questo periodo dell'anno ci piace un po' di più rispettare, ma se siete italiani, vivete a New York City e quest'anno proprio non vi è riuscit...
A Look at the 2015 Sons of San Paolino Children's Giglio Lift in Franklin Square, Long Island
Our friend Bobby Maida was kind enough to share with us his pictures of the 2015 Sons of San Paolino Children's Gilio lift (Friday, June 26th). We love all of our feasts and cultural events, but there is always something extra special when they are focused on our youth. To see the enthusiasm of these kids while they actively participate in...
Boys' & Girls' Towns of Italy NY Spring Ball at Doubles
On March 8th, Boys' & Girls' Towns of Italy (BGTI) hosted a kick-off reception at The Doubles Club for their annual New York Spring Ball. Prominent members of New York and Italian society gathered to celebrate their 71 years of providing a chance in life to refugee, migrant, and at-risk youth in Italy and more recently in Ethiopia. BGT...
Americordo. The Italian Jewish Exiles in America Sunday, April 10th at 3 P.M.
Presentation by Author, Gianna Pontecorboli, Prof. W. Castello, and Prof. L. Lionini. GARIBALDI MEUCCI MUSEUM , 420 TOMPKINS AVE. STATEN ISLAND, NY : Gianna Pontecorboli. Documenting the stories of Italian Jews in the Americas. The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum and The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island present Gianna Pontecorboli's book:...
Mondomusica New York si conferma il più grande ed efficace Marketplace Americano per gli strumenti ad arco di alta qualità
Gli espositori hanno dato un giudizio unanime sulla seconda edizione di Mondomusica New York, che si è conclusa dopo tre giorni di intensi scambi commerciali: la Manifestazione è il migliore strumento per entrare in contatto con nuovi compratori sul più importante mercato del mondo. 100 espositori, 14 Paesi rappresentati, 12 eventi, un pub...
I giovani italiani di New York 2 / Young Italians in New York 2
This symposium will continue the discussion begun during the first encounter of "I giovani italiani di New York." Panelists will come from a variety of professions and speak to their experiences as young Italians and the challenges they face in today's fast-paced professional worlds.
Sabato Rodia’s Towers in Watts: Art, Migrations, Development, Luisa Del Giudice, Independent Scholar
Wednesday, October 29 The Watts Towers — a complex of multistoried structures decorated in pique assiette — were created over the course of three decades by a determined artist, Sabato "Sam" Rodia, an Italian immigrant laborer who wanted to do "something big" and ended up creating an internationally renowned architectural wonder. Featurin...
Columbian Lawyers Association celebrates 50th Annual Rapallo Award Luncheon
The Columbian Lawyers Association (CLA), First Judicial Department, honored Hon. John A. Barone at its 50th annual Rapallo Award Luncheon last Saturday at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan. John E. Zuccotti, former first deputy mayor of New York City, presented Barone, a Bronx Supreme Court Justice, with the prestigious award. "[Barone...
Columbus Day Parade details announced
Details for the 56th annual Columbus Day Parade were unveiled Monday morning. The parade and Italian Festival will be held on Monday October 12th starting at 10 a.m. on the corner of Main and Arthur Streets. It also features its signature band competition with over ten area high school marching bands participating. Volunteers fro...
Italy's Earliest Settlers with Prof. Louis Leonini Tues. 10/13 at Casa Belvedere
The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere - 79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301 presents "Italy's Earliest Settlers", a presentation by Prof. Louis Leonini. Tuesday, October 13, 2015 @ 7:00 PM. Who were the earliest settlers on the Italian peninsula, where did they come from and what was their legacy? Pho...