Italy's Opus Ballet Joins Dance NOW! Miami March 17 At Miami Theater Center
The advent of spring can mean just one thing – the return of Compagnia Opus Ballet, direct from Florence, Italy, for a new performance with Florida's own Dance NOW! Miami. On Sunday, March 17, at 3 pm, the two ensembles will share the stage of the Miami Theater Center in Miami Shores. The afternoon will include a new, joint version of Gli Altri/The...
Miami FC's new coach Antonio Nocerino wants to instill winning mentality
New Miami FC soccer coach Antonio Nocerino has a desire to win in Miami. He brings plenty of international soccer experience to his young team. He speaks to his team in 3 languages to get his message across. "So welcome to Miami. Does it feel like Italy?" "Yes." CBS News Miami's Trish Christakis caught up with the new head coach from Miami FC socce...
XX CINEMA ITALY MIAMI returns March 15-18, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that CINEMA ITALY Miami returns with it's 20th edition! With an incredible lineup of brand new award-winning films CINEMA ITALY will return to Miami for its 20th edition from Friday, March 15th to Monday the 18th, 2024. We have carefully screened the best ten films of the previous season, all of them presented in the top...
Palm Beach Potpourri: From Opera to Broadway starring Cristina Fontanelli
When: Saturday, March 9 · 3 - 5:15pm EST - Where: DeSantis Family Chapel, 300 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL 33401 United States Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of the world's greatest music at the DeSantis Family Chapel. On Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time), the talented and renowned singer/PBS-TV host fo...
‘It was incredible:’ Raleigh singer meets Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli
A singer from Raleigh who is blind is spreading joy through her music. On Valentine’s Day, she was able to meet someone she looks up to who also spreads joy in that same way. “Good evening, sir,” singer Mary Mikels said. “Nice to meet you.” Those are the words Mikels said to famous Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. She said she was nervous about meetin...
Italian Olympic champ Jacobs reconnects with U.S. family by moving to Florida ahead of Paris Games
The guy who won the biggest race in the Olympics now lives in relative obscurity inside a gated community in Florida. Hardly anybody recognizes him. Nobody bothers him. And that suits Marcell Jacobs just fine after dealing with the chaos that surrounded his every move back home in Italy. Because Jacobs, the unheralded sprinter who succeeded Usain B...
Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero Named Nba All-star
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has been named to the 2024 NBA All-Star team Thursday, the NBA announced. Banchero is the ninth ever Magic player to receive this honor, joining Shaquille O’Neal (1993-96), Anfernee Hardaway (1995-98), Tracy McGrady (2001-04), Grant Hill (2001, 2005), Dwight Howard (2007-12), Rashard Lewis (2009), Jameer Nelson...
Italy to visit US for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador
Almost 19 years after its last visit, Italy will return to the United States for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador next month. The Azzurri will face Venezuela for the first time on March 21 at Inter Miami’s DRV PNK Stadium — the home of Lionel Messi — before travelling to New York to play Ecuador three days later. Italy has played Ecuador tw...
The Tears of a Clown and the Realism of Florida Grand Opera's I Pagliacci
When Florida Grand Opera opens the curtain on its midseason production, I Pagliacci, it will be close to 82 years to the day that the Miami Opera Guild, the precursor to Florida Grand Opera, performed its inaugural production of Ruggero Leoncavallo's Italian opera. While the anniversary may evoke some nostalgia, today's audiences will see a differe...
Pagani Opens A New American Headquarters In Coral Gables, FL
Despite only being in existence for 25 years unlike many of its peers, Pagani has cemented itself as one of the most important supercar manufacturers in Italy’s iconic Motor Valley. Whether it’s for its artisan craftsmanship, avant-garde design, or performance-oriented innovation, Pagani is celebrated as a stalwart of the Italian automotive industr...
Mike Guggino shares his Italian heritage through music
What started out as a simple way for a local musician to share his Italian heritage with the Brevard community two decades ago has morphed into a full-on love letter to Italian folk music. Mike Guggino of the Steep Canyon Rangers band approached the Jordan Street Cafe more than 20 years ago about changing their menu for one evening and doing an “It...
‘An Italian Christmas’ showcases internationally-acclaimed tenor Andrea Del Principe
From Dali and Cirque du Soleil to Picasso and even the World Shuffleboard Championships, St. Pete is no stranger to international headliners on the social calendar. This December, the holidays will bring yet another showstopping performer as the “Voice of Passion” Andrea Del Principe comes to The Palladium straight from Italy. Andrea Del Principe h...