Neapolitan Christmas Concert: La Cantata dei Pastori
The Italian American Museum Cordially invites you to attend "La Cantata Dei Pastori. A Neapolitan Renaissance Christmas Concert". Wednesday, December 7th, 7:00 PM. Featuring: Internationally Renowned Singer, Percussionist and Dancer Alessandra Belloni and I Giullari di Piazza. Concert to Benefit I Giullari Di...
Le nuove frontiere dell’emigrazione, una “ricchezza” d’America
Nell'era moderna gli Stati Uniti d'America rimangono un Paese straordinariamente capace di accogliere ed integrare immigrati da ogni angolo della terra. Il contributo dato dagli emigrati alla crescita economica, artistica e culturale degli Stati Uniti d'America è di una straordinaria rilevanza.Tuttavia l'immigrazione, l'entrata legale, negli Stati...
By Design | The Legendary Gaetano Pesce on Work and Life
At the cavernous entrance to Pier 57 in Chelsea, an ancient loading dock has become a makeshift stage for the work of Gaetano Pesce, the 74-year-old Italian design legend who moved to New York 32 years ago because the city "was the capital of the 20th century." He arrived with a splash, one of a who's who of modern Italian designers included in MoM...
Food tour of Little Italy in the Bronx
June 8 2013 New York Italians is proud to offer you our first Food tour of Little Italy in the Bronx Explore New York's last real remaining "LIttle Italy" in the Bronx with Danielle and Christian Galliani, co-authors of "The Insider's Guide to Little Italy" . Spend an afternoon exploring an iconic neighborhood that still does things the old-fas...
On the Origin of Specie: 'Lady Liberty' and Anthony de Francisci
By Giovanni di Napoli While waiting to meet a friend the other day I had the good fortune to stumble across an amazing work of art by the great Sicilian-American sculptor Anthony (Antonio) de Francisci. At the intersection of Broadway and Fourth Avenue lies Union Square Park, a cozy little oasis in the heart of bustling Manhattan. A popula...
Presentazione in anteprima di Italians “un tricolore a stelle e strisce”
Il prossimo 5 settembre alle ore 18,30 presso la sede dell'Italian American Museum, a Grand Street, al centro di Little Italy, nella parte meridionale di Manhattan, verrà presentato in anteprima il libro di Giovanni Pellerito e Peter Zullo, dedicato agli Italiani di New York. Italians "un tricolore a stelle e strisce" vuole raccontare Litt...
Cannoli supereaters survive NY consumption contest
by Edgar Sandoval and Rich Shapiro Holy moly, that's a lotta cannoli. A Manhattan man armed with "a mental plan" is the new king of cannolis after devouring 32 of the sweet treats in six minutes Thursday. Yasir Salem's stomach-churning display of gastrointestinal fortitude earned him the top prize at the world-famous cannoli eati...
New York State Sons of Italy Long Island Columbus Day Parade
By Linda Wargo Order Sons of Italy in America Columbus Day Parade A Long Island Tribute to Columbus... "Celebrating our Italian Pride, Heritage and Culture" Columbus Day Parade on Main Street in Huntington, sponsored by the Order of the Sons of Italy in America and the Town of Huntington, Frank P. Petrone, Supervisor When: Sunday, Oc...
A Voice Of Velvet And Bronze: Carlo Bergonzi At 90
Carlo Bergonzi endures. Not only is the Italian tenor approaching his 90th birthday (on July 13) but for decades he sang with tireless warmth and precision, representing a certain old school approach to carefully cultivating one's vocal resources. Bergonzi may not have been as loud or intimidating as his Italian rivals (especially Mario de...
Let's welcome 'Rome through Richmond Town'
By Staten Island Advance Editorial For good reason, Columbus Day is a traditional cause for celebration on Staten Island. This borough has long been the most Italian-American county in the United States. So there are big expectations following Borough President James Oddo's announcement that plans are being made for the debut of a major new h...
Sant’Antonio di Afragola a New York
Questa che racconto è la storia della grande emigrazione, che ebbe il suo più importante movimento tra il 1876 e il 1915. Generata dalla diffusa povertà di vaste aree d'Italia, in cerca di un riscatto sociale, ebbe come destinazione le nazioni delle Americhe, in particolare l'Argentina, il Brasile e gli Stati Uniti, paesi che avevano grandi estensi...
Special Presentation of "Carving a Niche for Himself; The Untold Story of Luigi Del Bianco & Mount Rushmore" at Casa Belvedere
Join Us For A Presentation of: "Carving a Niche for Himself; The Untold Story of Luigi Del Bianco & Mount Rushmore". Tues. Sept. 29th @ 7:00 PM. FEATURING Author, Douglas J. Gladstone, whose controversial book argues that the United States Department of the Interior's National Park Service (NPS) is chiseling Mount Rushmore's...