Andrea Bocelli talks pilgrimage, the pope: 'We have a responsibility to make this world more beautiful'
You know Andrea Bocelli as the world-class tenor with over 90 million albums sold. But did you know he's a gifted horseback rider too? Audiences learn many things about the star while watching Bocelli’s new three-part film, “The Journey,” in select theaters April 2-4 and April 6. In the film, Bocelli travels on horseback with family, friends and mu...
Ecobelli siblings bring grandmother’s story to screen in ‘Laurina’ in Albany
After years of stops and starts, the story of Laurina Ecobelli is finally coming to the big screen on Monday in Albany. Called “Laurina,” the short film is part of a longtime effort by Ecobelli’s grandchildren, Tom, an actor and screenwriter, and his sister Lora Lee, a writer and actress, to bring her heartbreaking and inspiring story to film. Long...
Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti in Concert with Vanessa Racci
When: Sat, Apr 22, 2023 at 8:00 PM - Where: Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, NY, 10566 Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, Heidi Klum’s unforgettable 2016 Golden Buzzer recipient and finalist of America’s Got Talent, is an Italian-American crooner known best for his flawless vocals, larger than life personality, and his heart of...
Iconic Italian Filmmaker Liliana Cavani at Italian Institute of Culture -NY
The Italian Cultural Institute in New York is pleased to welcome iconic Italian filmmaker Liliana Cavani for a Round table discussion focused on her three films dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi: Francesco d’Assisi (1966), Francesco (1989) and Francesco (2014). The initiative is part of “Celebrating Liliana Cavani’s Life and Films” a whole wee...
Andrea Bocelli's goosebump-inducing Amazing Grace performance in New York’s Times Square
Andrea Bocelli has had a very busy festive season promoting his A Family Christmas album with his children Matteo and Virginia Bocelli. They even starred in an accompanying TV movie together, which they're following up this Easter with The Journey. The Italian maestro has been promoting the new music special which will play exclusively in US movie...
From Milan to the World: AC Milan and Fondazione Milan’s values take center stage in New York
A delegation from AC Milan, led by President Paolo Scaroni, together with Fondazione Milan’s General Secretary, Rocco Giorgianni, is currently on an institutional visit to New York. Being present in a strategic territory such as the US market is a significant opportunity to share the vision and values of AC Milan, a large social and cultural instit...
Bocce & Picnic Tournament for families in New York
The Italian National Olympic Committee in the USA (Coni USA) and the Committee of Italian Abroad in NY (Com.It.Es NY) have announced the second Bocce & Picnic Tournament for families of the Italian, Italian-American communities and all citizens who love the Italian language and culture. The Tournament takes place on the bocce courts in the Pelham...
In our Lifetime: Italy and the USA
Tuesday, 03/28/2023 - 6:00pm. Organized by Casa Italian Zerilli Marimò. RSVP Here. "What Makes It Italian?" is a music listening and discussion group that meets online on the Zoom platform and is open to everyone. Participation is free. The group is led by Gina Crusco, who has also guided listening at Bard LLI and Riverdale Y; acted as maestro del...
Joe Pepitone, popular New York Yankees player and three-time All-Star, dies at age 82
Joe Pepitone, a three-time All-Star playing for the New York Yankees between 1962 and 1969 who was also known for his off-field lifestyle, has died at age 82, according to an announcement from the team. “The Yankees are deeply saddened by the passing of former Yankee Joe Pepitone, whose playful and charismatic personality and on-field contributions...
College soccer standout Lorenzo Boselli
Lorenzo Boselli will never forget being first in line to kick in the penalty shootout for Syracuse University at the NCAA men’s soccer Division I national championship game in December. Boselli, a midfielder, had played the first 90 minutes but sat out the extra time. It was a cold winter day, his body was cooling down and the opposing team, Indian...
Don’t be a victim! A free self-defense class offered for the Italian and Italian American communities in Manhattan
Self-defense classes won’t try to turn you into Bruce Lee or into a black belt. But, if a person attacked you on a dark street, would you know how to fend them off? The Italian and the Italian-American communities of the Tristate learned some basic skills to help them just doing that at the free self-defense class organized by the Comites Community...
Third Thursday Concerts: Violini a due: An Italian Journey
When: March 16, 2023 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Where: Eastman School of Music, Memorial Art Gallery Fountain Court, 500 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14604-2599 “Violini a due: An Italian Journey” — A dazzling tour of Italy, exploring sublime and dramatic works spanning the 17th century, illuminating numerous regions and styles, from the birthplac...