Talk “From Carpentry to Masterpieces. How Italian-Made excellence creates extraordinary shapes”
On Thursday, June 19th, at 6.30 pm the Italian Cultural Institute in Miami (209 Altara Ave., Coral Gables) will host the talk From Carpentry to Masterpieces. How Italian-Made excellence creates extraordinary shapes, a special event dedicated to innovation in architectural design and the promotion of Made in Italy through the integration of advanced...
Festa della Repubblica celebrated in North Carolina
On May 30th, CCI-NC and Opera Carolina hosted our annual Festa della Repubblica celebration in remembrance of Italy's historic vote to become a republic. The evening featured Italian cuisine, operatic performances, and engaging conversations, all celebrating Italian culture and community in Charlotte. A silent auction with donations from Italian bu...
A Newport summer tradition, Italianfest set to return to city’s Festival Park June 12-15
Italianfest, one of Northern Kentucky’s most beloved summer traditions, is returning to Newport Festival Park from June 12-15. Set along the Ohio River between the Purple People and Taylor-Southgate Bridges, the festival offers free admission and is expected to welcome over 120,000 attendees. “Newport Italianfest is a cherished tradition that bring...
Exhibition “Underwords. The illustration art of Serena Riglietti, from classic children’s books to Harry Potter”
From May 20 2025 To July 18 2025. IIC Miami, 209 Altara Ave., Coral Gables, Miami, FL. The anthological exhibition Underwords presents a wide selection of more than 60 original illustrations by Serena Riglietti, showcasing her visual interpretation of classics such as The Wizard of Oz, The Little Mermaid and The Nutcracker, as well as texts such as...
St. Philip Neri Italian Festival Returns May 15–17 with Food, Music, and Community Spirit
The St. Philip Neri Italian Festival will return for its 2025 celebration from May 15 to 17 in Fort Mill, SC, featuring a packed schedule of entertainment, artisan vendors, and traditional Italian fare. The event takes place at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church and is open to the community. Spanning three days, the festival will include live performa...
The 4th Annual Fountain Inn Italian-American Heritage Festival is Happening in April 2025
The second annual Fountain Inn Italian American Heritage Festival is on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 Are you thinking about attending the festival? We have the schedule, the vendors, and all the details you need to plan your day to have an incredible time at this Fountain Inn (SC) Italian festival and celebration! This Italian-American Heritage Festi...
Cornell Art Museum Extends Popular 'ICONS of ART Italian Mosaic Portraits' Exhibition
Due to overwhelming public enthusiasm and interest, the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to announce the extension of the “ICONS of ART Italian Mosaic Portraits” exhibition at the Cornell Art Museum through October 27, 2025. The acclaimed exhibition features 40 hand crafted mosaic portraits of iconic figures from the wor...
A Sweet Celebration of Italian Heritage in Gaston County
On March 8, CCI-NC President and Honorary Consul of Italy to North Carolina, Dr. Valentina Cecchi, attended the opening of The Old-Fashioned Way: The Tony’s Ice Cream Story at the Gaston County Museum in Dallas, NC. Representing both CCI-NC and the Italian Consulate, Dr. Cecchi joined local officials and community leaders to honor the enduring lega...
A 104-Year-Old Woman Reveals The Secret To Her Longevity — It's Just One Type Of Food
Age is just a number. Well, Yolanda Redding has achieved quite a many. The centenarian punched in another milestone in the records earlier this year and credits her mom’s cooking for her longevity. At present, when the average life expectancy of a person has been reduced to 77.5 years in the US, per the CDC, Ms. Redding has continued to keep her s...
‘Beyond the Medici’: A Window Into Florentine Baroque Art
The exhibition “Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection” is currently on view at the Georgia Museum of Art through May 18. Mark Fehrs Haukohl, president of a multinational family investment office based in Houston, organized the show from his family’s private collection of Florentine Baroque art, the largest outside of Italy. He wrote, “In...
One Heart, Two Homes: A Story of Italian American Ancestry
My maternal grandparents immigrated from a small town in Southern Italy called Alife. It’s located in the Province of Caserta (Campania), a beautiful place that sits in a valley surrounded by the Matese Mountains. I have been blessed to visit the town of my ancestors many times. While I am eager to share stories of my first visit in 1988, at the ag...
How Memphis music bonded the Bluff City with an Italian village 5,000 miles away
The language was unfamiliar to most of those participating in the Wednesday morning international Zoom meeting, but the words “Rufus Thomas” needed no translation. Resounding briefly within a flow of enthusiastic Italian, the name “Rufus Thomas” — and those of other classic soul singers, including “Otis Redding” and “Solomon Burke” — earned smiles...