The Nicola Sala Conservatory of Benevento, Italy presents: Cavalleria Rusticana e Grandi Amori, a free Opera Gala Concert
Saturday April 12, 2025 at 7:00PM. Marian Anderson Hall - 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA. Cavalleria Rusticana and Grandi Amori is an extraordinary show that combines the dramatic power of one of the most famous masterpieces of the operatic tradition, Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni, with the finest opera arias dedicated to love. At the c...
Inaugural Folsom Italian Festival brings community together in celebration
The crowd seemed like they were beaming as bright as Saturday’s afternoon sun, during the first-ever Folsom Italian Festival. Associazione Regionale Abruzzese of Delco and Delaware Valley held the day of family, friends, food and fun on March 29 at the Folsom Fire Company to showcase and celebrate Italian American heritage and culture. The streets...
Jazz Italian Style in New Jersey
The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) was proud to have presented the highly anticipated Spring Conference, Jazz Italian Style, which took place on March 22, 2025, at the Rutgers College Avenue Student Center in New Brunswick, NJ. This unique event explored the profound Italian influence on the evolution of jazz, blending history, cult...
Nutley Gets Ready for Columbus Day Parade at Annual Pasta Dinner
The Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Committee held their Pasta Dinner fundraiser at the Nutley Parks and Recreation Building, 44 Park Ave. on Sunday afternoon, March 23. According to Bill Freda, trustee, the event saw 280 people. The dinner, catered by Ralph’s Pizzeria, included all-you-can-eat pasta, pizza, soda, bread,...
Boheme Opera NJ Presents Verdi Tragedy “Il Trovatore”
Boheme Opera NJ turned to a story of love, hate, and revenge for this year’s presentation of Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore this past weekend at Kendall Main Stage Theater at The College of New Jersey. With a libretto by Italian playwright Salvatore Cammarano, who based his texts on a play by Spanish dramatist Antonio García Gutiérrez (which in turn...
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra Celebrates Founder Maestro Matteo Giammario's 100th Birthday
The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) is proud to celebrate the 100th birthday of its esteemed founder, Maestro Matteo Giammario. A visionary in music education and performance, Maestro Giammario's legacy continues to inspire generations of young musicians. Born in Trenton, NJ, to Italian immigrant parents from the Puglia region, Matteo Giam...
Anthony Rodia: Laugh Till It Hurts Tour
When: Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 8:00pm - Where: Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 8:00pm A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, New York, Anthony Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20’s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 201...
University of Richmond to Host Inaugural Richmond Italian Film Festival
The University of Richmond (VA) will host the inaugural Richmond Italian Film Festival on March 21–24. Free and open to the public, this series will celebrate Italian cinema through several recent and highly acclaimed films and one restored film from the heyday of Italian cinema. The films include: C’è ancora domani by Paola Corellesi, 2023; Parthe...
New horizons of classical music at the Embassy of Italy in Washington
The Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, inaugurated last night at the Embassy a series of four evenings dedicated to Italian music in Washington, in collaboration with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Gianandrea Noseda. Composer Nicola Campogrande, publishe...
New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission Presents "Jazz Italian Style" Spring Conference 2025 An Educational Journey into the Italian Influence on Jazz
Saturday, March 22, 2025. 8:30am Registration and Continental Breakfast & (Lunch Included). Rutgers College Avenue Student Center, College Ave Student Center 126 College Avenue New Brunswick, NJ. Free tickets are available now! For more information and to reserve your spot, visit https://bit.ly/42pZSAN The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (N...
Join the The Italian Choir of Washington D.C. for Adults
We're excited to announce that the Italian Choir of Washington D.C. is about to begin, and spots are filling up quickly! If you have a passion for Italian music and enjoy singing, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other enthusiasts while developing your vocal skills. Starting Monday, March 10th, this 10-week choir will bring together...
Folsom Italian Festival to hold celebration of Italian American heritage
Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco and Delaware Valley will host an Italian Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at Folsom Fire Company, 411 Sutton Ave., Ridley Township. The afternoon of Italian-American cultural fun will feature Italian foods and desserts, wine, craft vendors and music. Admission is free. Proceeds from the event wil...
