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When: Wednesday, November 09, 2022 From 6:00 pm To 7:00 pm - Where: Istituto Italiano di Cultura - NY - Entrance : Free - Book presentation and conference by Joseph Luzzi Professor of Comparative Literature Faculty Member, Italian Studies Some five hundred years ago, Sandro Botticelli, a painter of humble origin, created works of unearthly beauty....

The Seventh Annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World - a weeklong celebration promoting Italian cuisine - is an initiative launched by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with other agencies such as the Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Cultural Institutes abroad. Showcasing Italy and the Italian taste with no borders, the Week of I...

When: Nov 11, 6:30 PM - Where: Tuckahoe, 1 Generoso Pope Pl, Tuckahoe, NY 10707, USA Calling all Foodies! Test your knowledge while you discover fun new facts about Italy's illustrious culinary traditions and most iconic ingredients and dishes. Join us Friday evening November 11th  for aperitivi & delicioso antipasti accompanied by a  La Dolce Vita...

In order to promote the 100th season of the Arena di Verona Opera Festival (June 16-September 9, 2023), Fondazione Arena will be in New York City on November 9-10. The Big Apple stage will mark the culmination of a lengthy global tour that started just a few days ago in Bucharest, Romania, and will continue until May 2023.

Sunday, Nov 6th, at Green Room 42 NYC (570 10th Ave 4th fl) at 7pm. This show tells the tale of the tragic love story of Bobby Darin and Connie Francis featuring storytelling, dialogue and all of their greatest hits with Broadway quality musicians and performance. Vanessa Racci plays Connie and Charlie Romo plays Bobby. The show previewed on ABC7NY...

Join us Saturday, November 5 for an evening with pianist & composer Cristiana Pegoraro. The concert at the Columbus Citizens Foundation (8 East 69th Street, New York, NY) will be open to the public. Cocktails at 6.15 PM, Performance at 7 PM. Members wishing to make a dinner reservation in the Taverna following the performance can email here. Hailed...

Phillies prospect and Team Italia player Vito Friscia is the 2022 IABF Future Star honoree. He will be honored at the annual IABF Gala in Brooklyn on December 1. Friscia, a Long Island native, is a Triple A catcher in the Phillies organization. A product of Hofstra University, he wore the uniform of the Italian national team for the first time duri...

Italians have been a force in jazz almost since the music was born, and this week’s guest is no exception! Vanessa Racci has dedicated her career to being an ambassador not only for her Italian heritage but also for the heritage of jazz music. Vanessa grew up in Westchester County, New York amid an Italian American family that steeped her in Italia...

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2022-23 Composer Portraits series with Luca Francesconi. Ensemble Signal performs two large-scale works by the Italian composer in a concert rescheduled from last season. The program also features an onstage discussion with Luca Francesconi and Melissa Smey, Thursday, November 3...

If you missed Vanessa Racci on the Red Carpet at the Columbus Day Parade, you can still celebrate Italian Heritage Month with her performance at the Columbus Citizens Foundation (8 East 69th Street, New York, NY) on October 29 at 7 pm. Cocktails: 6:15pm. Performance: 7:00-8:00pm. Cost: $45/person Vanessa and her band return to the Townhouse for Son...

When: Tue, 11/01/2022 at 6:30pm - Where: Casa Italiana Zerilli - Marimò - What: "Costume, Camera, Action! Fashion and Movies: A Never-Ending Dialogue", Sara Martin, University of Parma in conversation with Grazia d'Annunzio, Università Statale di Milano How important is an outfit in developing a character? What is the role of a costume designer in...

AC Milan and the New York Yankees have agreed a partnership to sell merchandise at each other’s stadiums. The Bronx Bombers have already created a store inside Yankee Stadium dedicated to Milan items. This merchandise includes jerseys, lifestyle collections, vintage items, as well as collaboration pieces featuring both teams. The Yankees are sellin...