New York Italians Family Day!
New York Italians invites you to Prospect Park on July 27 for some fun in the park! Bring a blanket, lunch, a soccer ball or a frisbee and let's spend the day at the park! We will be gathering at the 11th street entrance along Prospect Park West. Alessandro and his food truck Ponti Rosso will be there as well! Accessible via...
I trenta anni del Gala Italia
Il vino italiano di grande qualità sarà nuovamente alla ribalta sul grande palcoscenico di New York in occasione del GALA ITALIA 30 che si terrà giovedì 19 febbraio 2015 nella Grand Ballroom del Pierre Hotel di New York. Si tratterà di una speciale edizione di quella che è unanimamente considerata la più importante manifestazione promozionale ital...
Celebrating 125 Years of Devotion to San Rocco in New York City
By Giovanni di Napoli Last Sunday (August 17th) I had the great honor of participating in the 125th Annual Feast of Saint Rocco in New York City. Mass was celebrated in English and Italian with Father Joseph F. Lorenzo at Saint Joseph's Church on the corner of Catherine and Monroe Streets. To everyone's delight, the original papier-mâché s...
UMBERTO E by Anton Evangelista
September 20 (Saturday) 2:00 pmUMBERTO E by Anton Evangelista Anton Evangelista, an award-winning filmmaker and actor, will present a documentary on his father, Umberto Evangelista. The film is a tender story of his 90 year old father which shows his triumphs and his personal struggles, his journey as an orphan in Italy and as a young immigrant, h...
Ellis Island. Lirica e ironia sugli italiani d'America
by Barbara Gigante "Un'opera oltre ogni estetico controllo" questa l'efficace, elegante definizione targata Anthony Tamburri di Ellis Island, libro dell'italoamericano Robert Viscusi, presentato il 30 settembre all'Istituto Italiano di Cultura a New York. Tamburri, della CUNY, è un nome ormai sinonimo di esperienza nel campo dell'italiani...
Did you know Buffalo Wings were created by an Italian-American named Teressa Bellissimo?
There are a few people who have claimed to be the original creator of what is known today at the Buffalo Wing, however the story that is most widely accepted is the story of Teressa Bellissimo at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo NY. The historic creation date for Buffalo Wings was October 30, 1964, when owner Teressa Bellissimo was faced with feeding her...
New Business Entrepreneur Steven Tedesco Finds his Silver Lining!
The current economic climate has forever changed the way Americans look at employment. Between the mortgage crisis and the failing job market, more and more people are finding the need to re-invent themselves. Thinking on your feet is no longer enough. Thinking outside the box is mandatory. Families and friends are pooling resources and wo...
Kairos Italy Theater Brings a Taste of Italian Stage to the Big Apple
If you're seeking a smorgasbord of cultural stimulation, New York City is the place to go — except, as Laura Caparrotti discovered when moved to the Big Apple from Italy in 1996, authentic Italian theater. So she set out to change that. "I started to do Italian theater because there was a real need," says Laura, 48, president and founding...
Gianandrea Noseda in conversation with Harvey Sachs
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2016 Hours: 6pm Venue: Italian Cultural Institute of New York Organized by: ICI Reserve Gianandrea Noseda is widely recognized as one of the leading conductors of his generation. He is Musical America's 2015 Conductor of the Year. Gianandrea Noseda's appointment as Music Director of the Teatro Regio Torino in 2...
Lecture: Visualizing love in the Renaissance
FEBRUARY 04, 2016. 06:30 PM. Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò 24 - West 12th Street - New York, NY 10011. In collaboration with Save Venice. A lecture by Dr. Sonia Evers (Save Venice Board Member and Project Committee Member) This event is free and open to the general public. However, Casa Italiana Members may RSVP, by cli...
Sbarro Celebrates 60 Years with X-Treme Pepperoni
This year marks the 60th anniversary for international pizza chain Sbarro, which serves its signature XL NY style pizza by the slice and other Italian favorites to customers around the world. To kick off its 60th anniversary celebration, Sbarro unveiled a special anniversary logo and announced the limited-time return of a customer favorite, X-Treme...
Trattoria L’Incontro chef spreads his wings with Maiella in LIC
When we heard Chef Rocco Sacramone, of Trattoria L'Incontro, had partnered with Tommy Demaraso, owner of Cavo restaurant and lounge in Astoria, for a new venture in Long Island City, we were really excited. Ask any hardcore Queens foodie where to find the best Italian fare in the borough, and there is a fair to middlin' chance that the nam...