US premiere of the documentary film I Siciliani with the Italian star actress Maria Grazia Cucinotta (The Postman)
American premiere of the documentary film "I Siciliani", will be screened at the Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò, New York, on April 9th. "I Siciliani", is written and directed by Francesco Lama featuring among the most famous Sicilian artists such like Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Leo Gullotta, Tony Sperandeo, Ninni Bruschetta , Pietrangelo Buttafuoco,...
Poesie d'autunno: Raccontandomi in versi
March 26, 6 PM. Casa Italiana Zerilli / Marimò - 24 W 12th St, New York, NY 10011. Writer and poet Alessandro Lutman reads from his collection of poems: Poesie d'autunno: Raccontandomi in versi (2015, Forum Editrice) With intermezzos performed by pianist Simona Premazzi. Introduced by: Luca Colussi, Associazione Filarmonica Udinese; Ellis Tommaseo,...
Carnevale Celebrated By Eastchester’s Sons Of Italy
Carnevale, a word that in Italy means much more than the beginning of Lent and a celebration with masks and parades. It represents a celebration of life and a day where you can be what you dreamed of being: a cow boy, an astronaut, a car racer, or maybe even Julius Caesar or whatever historical character you have a liking to. That is why Venice, Vi...
On the Italian Stage: the Commedia dell'Arte and Goldoni
Wednesday April 4 from 6 PM to 9 PM. NYU Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò - 24 W 12th St, New York 10011. On the Italian Stage is a new series of four lectures (two in the Spring and two in the Fall) conceived and led by Laura Caparrotti that journeys into the history of Italian Theater to explore its language, and its contribution to Italian society....
'Uncle Louie Show' Italians sound off on Irish culture
During the St. Patrick's Day season, Central New Yorkers love to party like the Irish, whether they're truly Irish or not. But what do local Italians think of all the blarney and craic? Italian-Americans also make up a large part of Syracuse's population, and both the Italians and the Irish host major festivals each year. But only the Irish host a...
Blumhouse Productions is looking for 15 - 20 year old boys for the role of ALBIE
Blumhouse Productions is looking for 15 - 20 year old boys for the role of ALBIE in the Blumhouse (The Purge, Paranormal Activity, Insidious, Get Out, Split) coming-of-age feature, ONCE UPON A TIME IN STATEN ISLAND. No previous acting experience required. Character Description: Male, 15-20 years old. Plays a high school student. Italian-American k...
Deana Martin sings Dean Martin at Lorenzo's Cabaret on Staten Island
Native New Yorker Deana Martin is a multi-talented song-stylist, actress, best-selling author -- and a licensed pilot. She's also her father's daughter. "Deana Sings Dino" takes the stage Friday, April 20, at Lorenzo's Cabaret in the Hilton Garden Inn. If you haven't guessed by now, her famous father is the Dean Martin, the legendary charter member...
Ridgites come together at Irish-Italian celebration
Call it a melting-pot party! Ridgites came together on March 11 to celebrate their Irish and Italian heritage at Our Lady of Angels church with themed music and food at its Irish-Italian celebration. Attendees enjoyed dancing to the cultural tunes and eating famed foods, according to the organizer, who called the event a success. “It went very, ve...
Staten Island Nightlife: Villa Paradiso, a big Italian party on the South Shore
Named after the classic Italian villas that once dotted the landscape in ancient Rome -- a paradise of sorts or even a "higher place" -- Villa Paradiso conveys an air of nostalgic charm and contemporary creativity. It's clear Leonardo and Silvio LoVerde had visions of the "old country" in mind when they christened their unpretentious dining spot. A...
New Billionaire: How A Poor Immigrant Scored A $4.3 Billion Fortune In Cable
Rocco Commisso darts around his office, gnawing a stick of nicotine gum and playing show-and-tell. "Look at the rates," he says, holding up a plaque celebrating a $2.4 billion financing round from 2001, his cable firm's largest ever. Up next are some personal keepsakes: a picture with fellow billionaire Charles Dolan, a golden telescope to take in...
Fourth Annual La Primavera Vinni April 6th, 8pm
Rosa Tatuata Returns to the Goddard Riverside’s Bernie Wohl Center (647 Columbus Avenue at West 91st Street - New York, NY 10025) April 6th, 2018 from 8:00pm - 10:30pm. $20. advanced sales at Eventbrite. $25 at the door. Rosa Tatuata present the 4th Annual La Primavera Vinni!/ Spring Has Come - Rosa Tatuata’s Sicilian & Southern Italian Dance Party...
Announcing the 6th Annual IN SCENA! ITALIAN THEATER FESTIVAL NY
Kairos Italy Theater, New York’s preeminent Italian Theater Company, and KIT Italia present the 6th Edition of In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY, which will feature a record 12 shows, brought over from Italy to NYC, including a Special Opening Night Event, We are Not Alone starring Dario D’Ambrosi. The 15-day, 5-borough Festival, founded by KIT...