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Professor Elda Buonanno of IONA College will take us through a virtual journey to the discovery of some of Italy's hidden treasures. Starting from the Roman and Etruscan ruins and treasures hidden in her hometown of Capua, to the many undiscovered ancient towns and places which Italy is so rich of. In collaboration with Iona College. Light receptio...

Joseph Carubba, president of Carubba Collision Corp. in Buffalo, N.Y., will be honored as the Italian American Leadership Council's 2014 recipient of the Anthony M. Castiglia Achievement Award during the council's annual St. Joseph's Day Table celebration. The award will be presented Wednesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at Salvatore's Italian Gardens, 646...

FIAME, the Forum of Italian-American Educators, will hold its annual awards dinner dance on Friday, April 4, 2014 at the Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Neck. An Italian Continental menu will be served, including a deluxe cocktail hour that will begin at 6:00 P.M. followed by a full course dinner. Music will be provided by Dynamic DJ's. The FIA...

We couldn't ask for a better day for Sunday's Festa di San Cono in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.   With clear blue skies and a balmy breeze, conditions were perfect for the procession. Making our way through the neighborhood, we were greeted by many locals before reaching Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (275 N 8th Street).   Read more &nbs...

La MaMa presents NELLA TEMPESTA by Motus Theatre December 11 - 21, 2014 Italy's Motus Theatre returns to New York with NELLA TEMPESTA, the third and final production in La MaMa's Tempest 3 series.   Motus' Nella Tempesta creates a short circuit between Shakespeare's The Tempest and Une Tempête by Aimé Césaire. Reflecting on the t...

In the apse of a midcentury chapel in Upper Manhattan, there is a sparkling mosaic mural that depicts the life of America's first saint, Frances Xavier Cabrini.   The mural was recently restored to its original luster using period tiles, or tesserae, made of various types of marble (Carrara, Botticino) as well as gilded Venetian glass tiles,...

The original work of three Italian artists Dante Macchioni, Gianni De Marchi and Sarah Arensi will be on display at Agora Gallery, NYC. The exhibitions open on April 24th and run until May 14th, 2015. The opening reception takes place on the evening of Thursday, April 30th from 6-8 PM. Any art lover who enjoys thought-provoking artworks and meeting...

Saturday, May 16th at 3 p.m. the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum will host the presentation of the book John of Divinity by Louis Borelli and Dr. Vincent Maligno, a Staten Island writing team publishing their first novel. John of Divinity is a powerful and timely novel inspired by spiritual encounters, exploring the meaning of God's teachings in the time...

A wreath laying at the foot of the Christopher Columbus statue headlined a celebration of both Columbus and Italian-American heritage Monday. Organizers say the event at the statue -- which has stood for more than 70 years -- is more than a commemoration of Italian-Americans' contributions to the community.   "It's about tradition ... n...

October 24, 2:00 pm — 3:30 pm. Westchester Italian Cultural Center, 24 Depot Square, Tuckahoe, New York The Marinelli Foundry, considered to be the oldest foundry in the world, is located in Agnone, a small Italian town of 5,200 inhabitants in the province of Isernia, in Molise. The company's long history began with the making of a bell around the...

By Evan Fallor   A day after issuing its formal recommendation, the State Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday confirmed Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore to become the next Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals.   DiFiore, 60, a Democrat who has served as the Westchester District Attorney since 2006,...

This year's Bard SummerScape will focus on the music and culture of Italy, specifically opera composer Giacomo Puccini. The 27th annual SummerScape, from July 1 to Aug. 14 at Bard College, will feature music, opera, theater, dance, film and cabaret keyed to the theme "Puccini and His World."   Included will be a rare, fully staged produ...