Mass in honor of Father Vincent Capodanno set for Sept. 3 at the chapel that bears his name in Fort Wadsworth
To commemorate the 56th anniversary of the death of Rev. Vincent R. Capodanno, Bishop Patrick Byrne, Episcopal vicar of Staten Island and pastor of Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, will be the main celebrant at a memorial Mass in the late priest’s honor in the chapel at Fort Wadsworth that bears Father Capodanno’s name. The Mass for Servant of God/M...
Golden Age by Officina della Scala – Exhibition
From September 05 2023, 10:00 to September 10 2023, 00:00. IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. On the occasion of Art Week NY, the Italian Cultural Institute in New York hosts the exhibition GOLDEN AGE, by Officina della Scala. On display, a refined selection of works of art and design objects that are a testimony of the credo of Officina della Scala, and...
Borrello Proposes Italian History Lessons In Schools
There are several pieces of legislation introduced each year in the state Legislature to require schools to teach the history other than basic world or United States history. State Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, is adding Italian history to that list with S.7618. The bill, like the others, would direct that state education commissioner to requ...
‘Gusto! Italian Festival’ returns for its 16th year
Gusto! Italian Festival’ in Little Italy, Endicott (NY) is back on Aug. 25 for its 16th year. Little Italy Endicott Board President Michael Romeo said he is excited to bring Gusto! back to the community. Romeo said there are tons of activities for all ages and all the Italian food you can imagine, which he said is his favorite part. ”My favorite pa...
The Feast of Mother Cabrini in Long Island, NY
Long Island’s Largest Italian Festival is returning for a 2-weekend long 50th anniversary celebration! The Feast of Mother Cabrini will be happening 8/25 – 8/27 and 8/31 – 9/4 at Suffolk County Community College Grant Campus in Brentwood. There will be a delicious Italian feast, plenty of fun rides and games, and a breathtaking firework show Saturd...
FRENEMIES: Tazio Nuvolari and Enzo Ferrari exhibition
September 5 – 10, 2023 - Italian Cultural Institute - 686 Park Avenue, New York. Please RSVP here indicating “Frenemies”. Monday through Friday – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Opening September 8 2023 | 6PM. The Italian Cultural Institute in New York is pleased to present the exhibition FRENEMIES: Tazio Nuvolari and Enzo Ferrari, a partnership that made the...
Little Italy StreetFest to return to Schenectady
An annual Schenectady tradition is returning for its 18th year! Made possible by The Little Italy Business Association, the Little Italy StreetFest is a day of festivities that includes live music, shopping, food, and more! The event will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 9. There will be over 20 vendors, and visitors can stop by the I...
Bulgari Opens Hudson Yards Boutique
Bulgari has opened a new boutique in New York City’s Hudson Yards shopping center. The opening marks the LVMH-owned jeweler’s second location in the city after its Fifth Avenue flagship boutique, which opened in 1989. The 2,200-square-foot space is “quintessentially Roman,” said Bulgari, nodding to its Roman roots with mid-century Italian design el...
65th anniversary of Staten Island group’s massive hit song to be celebrated at free weekend concert
For those who long for doo wop, a genre that once dominated the radio and TV air waves, the sounds of the 50s and 60s will come alive Saturday, Aug. 19 when the “Sounds of Summer Concert Series” unfolds beginning at 6:30 p.m. The grand concert production — a sentimental walk down memory lane — will be staged at the Midland Beach Splaza on Father Ca...
Opera & Broadway of the Hamptons 2023 (Southampton)
In the great tradition of the last 30 years, Opera & Broadway of the Hamptons will return to the East End bringing the great “chestnuts” of the Opera and Broadway favorites in their program “A Southampton Salute To Summer: Cristina Fontanelli And Her Fabulous Friends” taking place for the 3rd year in a row in the magnificent Basilica of the Sacred...
San Rocco Feast In New York To Be Filmed For A Documentary
The 134th Annual Feast celebrating San Rocco in New York City will be filmed by a crew developing a documentary as part of the project by the Centro Lucani nel Mondo under the auspices of the Regione Basilicata. Stephen LaRocca, president of the St. Rocco Society of Potenza says, "I invite you to join us this year for a wonderful celebration. Pleas...
Ferragosto 2023 in Arthur Avenue
The Belmont Business Improvement District is thrilled to welcome everyone back to the neighborhood for Ferragosto 2023 on Sunday, September 10th! Ferragosto is a special day in the community filled with Italian culture, delicious food, wonderful live entertainment, and great fun. Ferragosto is a way to convene our customers and supporters in a fest...