Ciao, mondo! Roswell to host Italian cycling event
Ciao, Roswell! Roswell is preparing itself for one of the cycling world's largest events, the Giro d'Italia's Gran Fondo. Roswell will be the host city for the southeastern leg of the world tour in October. The three-week long race takes place in Italy every year. In an effort to promote Italian culture and the feel of the event throughout...
The Adobe Theater to Premiere THE GAVONES OF PHILADELPHIA
Set in Philadelphia - a comedy - an Italian American family - combining funerals, bookmakers, a bank robbery, family loyalty and disloyalty, embezzlement, family secrets and food, lots of food! The six roles will be played by Art Tedesco as Tony, Meredith Gray (his wife), Riley Carson Lewis (their son); Mary's two brothers will be played by Ed Chav...
The NM Italian film & culture festival announces 2015 festival program: films - events - special features
The New Mexico Italian Film & Culture Festival prepares to roll out in Albuquerque on February 8 for an 8-day run celebrating Italian cinematic excellence and iconic Italian cuisine, and with some new, first-time-ever features. The big news in the films lineup will be the screening of Il Capitale Umano (Human Captal), awarded the 2014...
Vino and Verdi
Dear Members and Friends, We are very proud to announce that the ICCC toghether with the Houston Grand Opera's O.N. for Young professionals will host an evening celebrating HGO's 2013-14 season and the productions of Verdi's Aida and Rigoletto. Don't miss it, enjoy complimentary wine and light bites! August 28th from 6 to 9 pm at the ICCC...
Play bocce! - In the 2nd annual NM Italian film & culture festival bocce tournament
Last year's tournament was held indoors during the festival in February. This year the festival takes it back outside in the month of April at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho. Advance registration is required, and March is sign-up month. That leaves plenty of time to practice, practice, practice and hone your skills. The tournament runs on Satur...
Local foundation honors student-athletes
Fourteen local student-athletes received $1,000 scholarships Saturday from the Texas Italian American Sports Foundation during the group's annual awards luncheon. Scholarship checks were presented by former Astros managers Larry Dierker and Phil Garner, and MLB.com reporter Alyson Footer received the group's annual service award. ...
Italy’s top award-winner, “Human Capital” among NM Italian Film & Culture Festival's three showcase films
The 8th annual NM Italian Film & Culture Festival is poised to deliver its strongest lineup yet of acclaimed contemporary Italian films. Among them is Il Capitale Umano (Human Capital), which walked away with top honors, including Best Film, at the 2014 David di Donatello Awards (Italy's equivalent of the Oscars). It was also Italy's submission...
The Albuquerque Bocce Club announces its 16th annual birthday bash tournament
The Albuquerque Bocce Club celebrates its 16th year on Saturday, July 9 with a cash-prize tournament featuring great food and friendly competition. The place is 3804 Camino Capistrano NE in Albuquerque. Play starts at 10:00 AM, lunch is served at 1:00 PM with finals played around 4:30 PM. It's a 4-person team, single elimination tournament and ther...
Belinelli emerges as next great Spurs role player
On the list of free agents available last summer, Marco Belinelli's name certainly didn't stand out. He spent six years bouncing around the league, was traded once for an on-his-last-legs Devean George and again for failed lottery pick Julian Wright. So when he signed a two-year deal with the San Antonio Spurs in July, it didn't grab much attentio...
SAVE THE DATE for the Italian Cultural & Community Center Annual Gala
At this year's Gala, we will spotlight the ITALIAN INFLUENCE ON MEDICINE by recognizing members of the medical community who are of Italian descent and whose personal and professional achievements exemplify character, leadership, community service, and the Italian spirit. Come and celebrate with us the following medical professionals that have bee...
Italian Film Festival USA : Dallas - Denton
FROM Friday, April 22, 2016 Al Sunday, April 24, 2016 Organized by : Italian Film Festival USA In collaboration with : IIC Entrance : Free Location:University of North Texas, Dallas-Denton The Italian Film Festival USA is held in 12 cities throughout the US featuring the most recent Italian films in locations where Italian cinema is not often...
Bocce players take note!
The two new bocce courts at the North Domingo Baca Multicultural Center in Albuquerque are ready and waiting to host the monthly bocce games sponsored by the Club Culturale Italiano. Get ready to play on Albuquerque's first and only regulation size courts on February 20 at 1:45. This will be different – and fun! Come by anytime to take a few practi...