Ottava conferenza dei ricercatori Italiani nel mondo (Houston, 1 dicembre 2012)
La Conferenza dei Ricercatori Italiani nel Mondo, organizzata dal COMITES con la collaborazione ed il patrocinio del Consolato Generale, si riunisce a Houston per la sua Ottava edizione. La Conferenza e' finalizzata alla presentazione e divulgazione del lavoro svolto dai ricercatori che sono collegati all'Italia grazie alla loro nazionalita' o sfer...
Pirandello Lyceum Calling for ‘Migliori’ Award Nominees
Pirandello Lyceum President Rosario Cascio has announced that it is time to make your nomination for the 2013 I Migliori in Mens et Gesta Awards. From the Latin meaning "The Best in Thought and Actions," this award honors Americans of Italian ancestry who have excelled in their chosen fields and have made a significant contribution to society.Bost...
Il "Giorno del Ricordo" commemorato al Consolato Generale con testimonianze degli esuli giuliano dalmati
di Riccardo Chioni Per non dimenticare quanto è accaduto in seguito alle travagliate vicende storiche e politiche che hanno coinvolto la parte nord dell'Adriatico nel corso del Novecento, per conservare e rinnovare la memoria della tragedia delle vittime delle foibe e dell'esodo di istriani, fiumani e dalmati nel secondo dopoguerra, si è s...
North County Italian Film Series April 13, 18 & 25
Three dates, three movies at the beautiful La Paloma Theatre in downtown Encinitas! Don't miss any of these great films - all were tremendous hits at SDIFF's feStivale 2012. All films are in Italian with English subtitles. Forward this email to your North County friends! Saturday April 13: Si puo fare (We Can Do It)This hilarious film is based on...
Aroma Restaurant – An Exquisite Italian Experience
I do not know if it's always true, but chef Vito of Aroma restaurant certainly belongs to this category. I'm glad I listened to my friend Joe and his wife Judy who urged me to experience this restaurant. The low key interior is simple with a cozy décor. It looks like a nice, elegant restaurant of rural Italy with well used cookbooks that you can s...
Piazza Rialto: Nice Italian take
By Heather McPherson Piazza Rialto is an interesting find in west Orange County. The restaurant is nicely designed with a large main dining room centered around a bar. The room is voluminous yet it has cozy, intimate niches. The décor has a casual elegance vibe that makes it destination for date night or family supper. And the spa...
The 67th annual literary award Premio Strega presented in Los Angeles
June 2013 - Los Angeles - Italian Cultural Institute A conversation with the authors of the novels selected as finalists for the 2013 edition of the Premio Strega that includes Los Angeles as the only USA location for one of its readers Committes around the world. The prestigious Premio Strega is an Award presented in Ro...
UNICO National and Marconi University Forge International Educational and Cultural Partnership
UNICO National, the largest Italian American service and charitable organization in America and Marconi University, headquartered in Rome, Italy and accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, announced a strategic relationship to promote educational and study abroad opportunities and to advance their shared objectives. Under the new relation...
The magic of an Italian guitar
CIRCOLO ITALIANO Presents THE MAGIC OF AN ITALIAN GUITAR A delightful musical afternoon enlivened by the sounds of some of the most beautiful and beloved classic Italian songs, transcribed with the special touch of Maestro Paradiso! Join Circolo Italiano for this exceptional event in a lovely Montecito garden. VITO NICOLA PARAD...
Sons of Italy award $1,500 in scholarships
By Lorraine Thompson Sons of Italy in America, St. Augustine Lodge 2780, held its annual scholarship award dinner last month honoring three recently graduated high school students. Emily Johnston, Samantha Williams and Danielle Marchanka are the recipients of a $500 scholarship presented by Eileen Dillon, who chaired the scholarship commi...
Many Mayoral Candidates Have Been What Bloomberg Is Not: Close to Cuomo
By Thomas Kaplan John A. Catsimatidis let Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo borrow a Gulfstream IV jet this spring so he could fly to Binghamton, N.Y., for a wedding. Bill de Blasio was a deputy to Mr. Cuomo during the Clinton administration; William C. Thompson Jr. was a chairman of Mr. Cuomo's gubernatorial campaign; and Joseph J. Lhota served in his adminis...
Giuseppe Verdi, Giovanna D'Arco
September 15, 2013 - Chicago, Lyric Opera Theater, Italian Cultural Institute On the occasion of the bicentennial of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi, the Chicago Opera Theater presents Giovanna d'Arco (1845). It is a bold and vivid portrayal of the iconic Joan of Arc, a woman sacrificing everything in fighting for her beliefs and her...