“A Room of My Own” Stars Bronx Best
By Madeline Anthony Two gifted locals will star in a new off-Broadway show, 'A Room of My Own," set to premiere Thursday, February 25 on the west side of Manhattan. The heartfelt comedy recounts the early days of playwright and director Charles Messina, who wrote the show based on his experiences growing up in a tiny studio apartment...
Special Presentations: The Secret Jews of Calabria
April 20 (Wednesday ) 7:00 pm. Special Presentations: The Secret Jews of Calabria. Rabbi Frank Tamburello takes you on a journey of the little know history of the Jews of southern Italy. This story begins at the time of the Macabees, continues through the horrors of The Inquisition, and arrives at the modern day when Calabrians began to d...
Try some delicious Italian food at New York's Best Italian Bistro for a fantastic price
Looking for a yummy, filling meal for an awesome price? You have to check out New York's Best Italian Bistro . I tried their food and it was amazing! They have everything from Calamari Parmigiana to Risotto Con Gamberi and of course your classic lasagnas, pizza and pastas. The portions are large and customers we spoke with raved about...
Columbus Citizens Foundation Announces Arianna Bergamaschi As 2016 Gala Guest Entertainer
New to this year's Columbus Celebration Gala entertainment is Italian singer, stage actress, TV personality and musical theater performer, Arianna Martina Bergamaschi. Bergamaschi will be performing at Columbus Citizens Foundation's annual Gala on Saturday, October 8. The Gala is held at the Waldorf Astoria and is part of the Foundation's...
Una vecchia signora molto giovane. Il gala per i 125 anni della Italy-America Chamber of Commerce
La solennità dell'occasione ha richiamato oltre 500 partecipanti al gala svoltosi venerdì nella sala ricevimenti Cipriani sulla 42nd Street per festeggiare il 125.mo anniversario di fondazione della Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, la più antica sul territorio americano.Durante la sua lunga esistenza la Camera è stata testimone di tragici eventi:...
City Tech's 2013 Scholar On Campus to Speak on ‘Creativity, Language & Life’ on April 22
New York City College of Technology (City Tech) has chosen English Professor George Guida as its 2013 Scholar on Campus for his outstanding work as a poet, fiction writer, critic, editor and teacher. He will deliver his Scholar on Campus lecture, "Creativity, Language and Life," and read from his poetry, on Monday, April 22, at 5 p.m., in Namm Hall...
italydesign.com Announces the Reviews Are in and the Special Edition Poufman is a Home Run
The reviews are in. The new special edition Poufman, made for the MLB Fan Cave by italydesign.com, is a home run. The italydesign design team worked with their producer in Italy to create a special edition of the Poufman footstool covered in red and white leather with baseball stitching at the seams. The design is a hit and fits perfectly in the un...
Misteri italiani a New York
di Maurita Cardone Si respirava aria di misteri italiani martedì sera al Mysterious bookshop di Warren street, Manhattan. Maurizio De Giovanni, lo scrittore napoletano che ha creato il personaggio del commissario Ricciardi, ha parlato del suo libro Blood Curse: The Springtime of Commissario Ricciardi, appena tradotto in inglese e pubblicat...
Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens Presents Italian Nights 2013
Starting July 17th to August 28th, 2013 - Wednesdays, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Wednesday, July 17th (held at) St. Joseph Church 43rd Street (Between 30th Ave & 28th Ave.) Astoria Bruno Macari (KEY Board & sing) Italian favorites Presented by: FRATERNAL CIRCLE OF CONVERSANO Wednesday, July 24th(held at) Flushing Memorial Park 1...
“Masters of Dreams” Documentary on Iconic Italian Jewelry houses to screen at New York University
An episode about the art and craft of fine jewelry-making in Italy from the new documentary series, "Masters of Dreams," will be screening at New York University on October 4, 2013. The screening, sponsored by the world renowned Italian jewelry houses Buccellati and Bulgari and The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, will be directly follow...
ACTFL Italian Language Teacher Workshops
The Italian Language Foundation is underwriting the cost of upcoming workshops for middle and high school teachers of Italian. A $25 teacher membership in the ILF is a condition for Participation. Teachers can become ILF members via the ILF website (www.ilf.org). The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) will conduc...
BGTI Raises $1.1 Million at Annual Spring Ball honoring Joe Plumeri and Natalia Quintavalle
Boys' & Girls' Towns of Italy (BGTI), a nonprofit that empowers war refugee, migrant and at-risk youth living on the streets, raised a recording breaking $1,095,150 at its 69th Annual Spring Ball on Monday, May 5 at The Pierre, New York. BGTI honored Joseph J. Plumeri, former CEO of Willis Group Holdings, as Man of the Year and present...