Il Carnevale - Italian Day at KID Museum
Sunday, January 31, 2016. From 10:00 am To 5:00 pm Organized by : Italian Cultural Society, Kid Museum In collaboration with : Italian Cultural Institute Celebrate Carnevale at KID Museum! Activities include Venetian mask-making, and a special presentation and workshop hosted by The Italian Cultural Society of Washington, DC, in collaborati...
The Art of Conservation: Protecting & Preserving our Cultural Heritage
Monday April 4 2016 - h 17:30 Organizzato da : Georgetown University, Embassy, IIC Ingresso : Libero Luogo: Georgetown University: 37th & O St NW - WashingtonTO RSVP: CLICK HERE In the context of Protecting our Heritage series of events launched by the 2016 EUNIC Washington DC, under the presidency of the Italian Cultural Institute, th...
Livingston Unico Presents "Oktoberfeast Celebrazione" Italian Festival This Weekend
by Danielle Santola Games, rides, food, beer and wine will be some of the highlights at the Livingston Unico "Oktoberfeast Celebrazione" in the St. Philomena's Church parking lot from Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2. Two cultures will collide from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday w...
Resilience of Art Cities. Protecting Cultural Heritage Sites at Risk: Natural Disaster and Emergency Response in Crisis Areas - the Italian Experiences
When: THU, DECEMBER 8, 2016, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM ESTWhere: Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven Street, NW, Washington, DCFOR INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected] SPEAKERS Prof. Antonio SgamellottiAccademia dei LinceiResilience of Art Cities to Natural Catastrophes: the Role of the Academies Dr. Fabrizia BuongiornoD...
ISSNAF-CNI internships update
The call for applications for ISSNAF/CNI internships 2013 was closed on May 20th. Many hundreds of applications were received and tutors are selecting finalists. From this roster of finalists, the joint CNI/ISSNAF Commission will select the winners by June 10th The names of the winners will be published on www.issnaf.org and winners will be co...
ISSNAF-CNI internships winners
A joint CNI/ISSNAF Commission selected the 9 winners amongst a very competitive pool of almost 1000 candidates. Congratulations to the winners and to all those who partcipated! NameFirst NameOrdineArea of ExpertiseDestinationDates L'Afflitto Andrea Napoli Aerospace Engineering Fermilab 27/7 - 31/8...
J. P. Mascaro & Sons receives lifetime achievement award for entrepreneurship
The J. P. Mascaro & Sons family recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Entrepreneurship by the National Italian-American Political Action Committee (NIAPAC) at its Annual Carnevale Black Tie Affair in Philadelphia. Mascaro was selected in part due to its humble beginnings and rise to its current status as one of the premier...
UNICO Presents The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea
The Plainfields' Chapter of UNICO is proudly presenting the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea in concert at the Church of Sacred Heart of Sunday, April 27th at 3 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit community charities. Conductor Father Alphonse Stephenson, a Brigadier General in the US Air National Guard and music director for the 19...
A Look at the 104th Annual Feast of Saint Ann, Hoboken, New Jersey
By Giovanni di Napoli Last Saturday (July 26th), my friends and I went to Hoboken, New Jersey for the 104th Annual Feast of Saint Ann. Arriving early, we got in the queue to go to church. At first I was surprised about lining up, but I was glad we did. The line quickly grew and St. Ann's Church was packed. After a short wait, we were gree...
San Gennaro Feast and Carnival returns to Montville
The Montville UNICO Foundation will once again host the San Gennaro Feast and Carnival Sept. 11 through Sept. 14. The Italian American event will feature, food, rides, games, free live entertainment and more. The festival began in the 1920's, founded by Italian immigrants wishing to honor their patron saint, St. Gennaro. The Montville...
The Vivaldi Project Classical Music Concert @ St. George Episcopal Church - Friday 6, 2015 at 19:30 pm
The Vivaldi Project continues its exploration of the string trio, following its path from Baroque trio sonata through its Classical form in the hands of some the late-18th century's greatest composers. Only a few of these string trios survive as celebrated works to modern audiences, notably the grand Divertimento in Eb by Mozart and the op...
Alla Salute! Presentation and Book Signing by Amy Riolo 5/14/15
On May 14 the Greater Washington, DC Region gathered for a special presentation and book signing by Amy Riolo. Amy's presentation displayed the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, including the decreased chance of getting heart disease and the ability to reverse many modern diseases. She shared many traditional Italian recipes rich...