Visual Art from Italy this April/May at Agora Gallery NYC
The original work of three Italian artists Dante Macchioni, Gianni De Marchi and Sarah Arensi will be on display at Agora Gallery, NYC. The exhibitions open on April 24th and run until May 14th, 2015. The opening reception takes place on the evening of Thursday, April 30th from 6-8 PM. Any art lover who enjoys thought-provoking artworks and meeting...
John of Divinity
Saturday, May 16th at 3 p.m. the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum will host the presentation of the book John of Divinity by Louis Borelli and Dr. Vincent Maligno, a Staten Island writing team publishing their first novel. John of Divinity is a powerful and timely novel inspired by spiritual encounters, exploring the meaning of God's teachings in the time...
Italian-American Heritage Celebrated at Syracuse's Columbus Circle
A wreath laying at the foot of the Christopher Columbus statue headlined a celebration of both Columbus and Italian-American heritage Monday. Organizers say the event at the statue -- which has stood for more than 70 years -- is more than a commemoration of Italian-Americans' contributions to the community. "It's about tradition ... n...
Le Campane di Agnone & The Marinelli Foundry
October 24, 2:00 pm — 3:30 pm. Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 24 Depot Square, Tuckahoe, New York The Marinelli Foundry, considered to be the oldest foundry in the world, is located in Agnone, a small Italian town of 5,200 inhabitants in the province of Isernia, in Molise. The company's long history began with the making of a bell around the...
DiFiore confirmed as Chief Judge of state Court of Appeals
By Evan Fallor A day after issuing its formal recommendation, the State Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday confirmed Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore to become the next Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals. DiFiore, 60, a Democrat who has served as the Westchester District Attorney since 2006,...
Puccini is star of this year’s SummerScape at Bard College
This year's Bard SummerScape will focus on the music and culture of Italy, specifically opera composer Giacomo Puccini. The 27th annual SummerScape, from July 1 to Aug. 14 at Bard College, will feature music, opera, theater, dance, film and cabaret keyed to the theme "Puccini and His World." Included will be a rare, fully staged produ...
The eternal city of Rome: Roads and arches
When: Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 10:30amWhere: Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 24 Depot Square, Tuckahoe, 10707 Romans are also known for their great road constructions and outstanding arches. They built roads everywhere they conquered. The extensive road system enabled its armies and citizens to go from Western Europe to Greece...
Arianna: icona del Columbus Day
di Maddalena Maltese Entusiasta, esplosiva, incontenibile. Arianna è appena uscita dalla prima del musical Murder Ballad a Detroit ed è un fiume di parole e di vitalità quando risponde alla mia telefonata. La cantante italiana che l'8 ottobre sarà la stella della serata di gala del Columbus day a New York per poi partecipare alla parata di l...
Philip Mortillaro, un fabbro speciale nel Greenwich Village
Essere un fabbro significa letteralmente avere accesso a tutte le chiavi della città. Pensate poi essere un fabbro in uno dei quartieri più ricchi e ambiti di tutta Manhattan, il West Village. Avere questo tipo di accesso implica diverse responsabilità: è per questo motivo che un locksmith di successo deve essere una persona davvero speciale.
Attesa per il Gala dell'Asilm
Le eccellenze italiane, le personalità italiane e quelle di origine italiana, la grande gastronomia, i vini di annata, la musica e la consegna di prestigiosi premi saranno l'essenza della 48ma edizione del Gala Dinner Dance & Awards Ceremony che si terrà, sotto l'alto patronato del Presidente della Repubblica, Giorgio Napolitano, nella prestigi...
A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours Celebrates Nine Year Anniversary
"Manhattan? FUHGETTABOUDIT!" That's the official slogan of A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours (http://www.asliceofbrooklyn.com) as they celebrate their 9th anniversary taking tourists from around the world on authentic guided bus tours of NYC's most populous borough. Started in 2005 by native Brooklynite Tony Muia, the family-run company is the onl...
AIAE Breakfast Meeting - Italian Experience Festival
September 14 (Sunday) 8:00 - 10:00 amAIAE Breakfast MeetingItalian Experience Festival AIAE, Association of Italian American Educators, together with the NYS Commission for Social Justice and several other organizations on Long Island (TBA) will host the Second Annual Breakfast Meeting at Hofstra University. Main Topics on Legends & Icons in S...