“Come Fly with Me” Casino Night with Live and Silent Auction Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Ronald Reagan Building in D.C.
Back by popular demand, the National Italian American Foundation's (NIAF) Friday evening extravaganza is part of NIAF's 38th Anniversary Gala Weekend. Join us at the Foundation's first-ever Casino night in the atrium of the Ronald Reagan Building. Try your luck at the casino tables and place your bids at our popular live and silent auction table wi...
Fast-casual Italian restaurant to open at Canton Crossing
By Sarah Meehan The fun continues at Canton Crossing, where another restaurant will join the lineup of shops and eateries. Venti-Tre, a fast-casual Italian restaurant, will open early next year at the Boston Street shopping center. Venti-Tre is a spinoff of Fazoli's, a Lexington, Ky.-based Italian chain. The Canton location is Venti-Tre's fi...
Four Italian gems: Assisi, Padua, Siena, and San Gimigano
An insider knows that the best of Italy can be found in the small cities, hill towns, and villages where elements that we think of as quintessentially Italian abound: rich history, magnificent art, and fascinating architecture. Join art historian Elaine Ruffolo, a lecturer for Syracuse University in Florence, in an exploration of four such...
Gabriele Ciampi, primo compositore italiano alla Casa Bianca
Un primato che lascia il segno. Classe 1976, Gabriele Ciampi sarà il primo compositore italiano e direttore d'orchestra ad esibirsi davanti al Presidente degli Stati Uniti Barack Obama e alla First Lady Michelle Obama all'interno della Casa Bianca, in un concerto esclusivo per il tradizionale 'White House Holiday Tour', evento annuale organizzato d...
The Search For A Grand Marshal Is On!
Nominate Someone To Be Grand Marshal In This Years Columbus Day ParadeThe Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is currently accepting nominations for Grand Marshal of the Twenty-third Annual Parade and Italian Festival to be held in Seaside Heights from October 10th through October 12th. The deadline for nominations for Grand Marshal is Apri...
Preschoolers Show Off Italian Skills
Let's Play in Italian, an Italian pre-school that teaches children and adults to speak Italian, recently held its 6th annual "End of the Year Celebration." The enthusiastic energy of children, parents, and staff from Let's Play in Italian filled the air at the Scotch Plains/Fanwood High School, where the event was held. Read more...
Suso Checci D'Amico: Homage at 100 - October 3, 2014 at 6:30PM
Caterina d'Amico, daughter of Suso Cecchi D'Amico, will discuss her mother's work at the Embassy of Italy. In the history of cinema, Suso Cecchi d'Amico (1914 – 2010) remains the most memorable of all Italian screenwriters. Collaborating with the postwar directors Antonioni, De Sica, Monicelli, Rosi, and Visconti, among others, she was a m...
Latina, ricerca innovativa sulla leucemia: premiato negli Usa Italo Tempera
Italo Tempera ha 37 anni, è di Latina, vive negli Stati Uniti dal 2006 e ha appena vinto il Premio Campese per la ricerca sulle leucemie. Qualcuno se lo ricorda ancora, giovane consigliere di circoscrizione dell'Ulivo, nel '98, durante un'occupazione del Consiglio comunale di Latina contro l'impasse della maggioranza che non riusciva ad eleggere il...
Toms River Partners With Italian City To Promote Tourism, Cultural Exchanges
With a goal of promoting cultural exchange, tourism and economic opportunities, officials have announced that Toms River has joined the Sister Cities International program and has formed a partnership with Matera, Italy. The partnership, announced at dedication ceremonies for the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County Col...
Pope’s Philadelphia Fiat goes up for auction for charity
The popemobile is staying local. One of two Fiat 500L cars used by Pope Francis during his September trip to Philadelphia has been sold at auction for $82,000. Michael and Kate Chapman, owners of Chapman Auto Group, secured the winning bid Friday night at a black-tie event kicking off the weekend's Philadelphia Auto Show. Chapman Aut...
Parsippany Unites to Support John Sierchio for Sheriff
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio and Councilman Paul Carifi, Jr., unites to support John Sierchio for Sheriff. "John Sierchio is exactly the what Parsippany needs as Sheriff. His vision on community outreach programs would benefit the residents of Parsippany greatly" said Mayor James Barberio. "After spending over 25 years w...
NIMA Fundraiser
A night of celebrating Italian culture and influence in America. As well as a chance to learn about our mission and become a founding member of the Museum! WHEN: Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT). WHERE: Pyramid Club - 1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States The National Itali...