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In Italy, theaters are under real estate pressure; their precious locations and spacious buildings are eagerly sought by developers who try to convert valued cultural assets into commercial buildings. This clash of artistic idealism and commercial opportunism has been dramatized by Italian playwright Alberto Bassetti in "Dealers of Souls," a new pl...

Si è svolta sabato 21 novembre al Van Westerhout Cittadini Molesi Club la donazione di tacchini in vista del Giorno del Ringraziamento, che il club molese ha destinato alla Visitation Roman Catholic Church perché siano disribuiti ai più bisognosi, in particolare nella zona di Red Hook. È stata particolarmente apprezzata e gradita la presenza all'e...

The original work of two innovative and talented Italian artists Alfonso Rocchi and Paola Rinaldi on display at Agora Gallery, NYC in The Odyssey Within. The exhibition opens on December 29th and will run until January 14st, 2016. The opening reception will take place Thursday, January 7th, from 6-8 PM. Any art lover who enjoys thought-provoking ar...

Offerta di lavoro negli Stati Uniti a New York con Brand italiano – EATALY offre lavoro a New York negli States!!! Qui a Eataly, abbiamo dedicato la nostra vita quotidiana per promuovere una reale comprensione di alimenti di alta qualità e bevande del made in Italy. Che fortuna trovare lavoro che si ama.   Incoraggiamo una cul...

Two NOIAW members will be featured in a poetry reading held by Queensborough Community College in Bayside, Queens this Sunday, May 1st at 2:00 PM. NOIAW members Maria Lisella and Eleanor M. Imperato join Kimiko Hahn and Jonathan Galassi in reading their work amidst a backdrop of paintings and sculptures at the QCC Art Gallery (222-05 56th Avenue, B...

Chazz Palminteri, Alan Menken and Glenn Slater's A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL is making its first move toward Broadway. According to an Equity casting notice, the production will start auditioning for the show on June 2 in New York City. No word on dates for A BRONX TALE's Broadway run.   A BRONX TALE made its world premiere this February...

When Vinitaly, the world's largest wine fair, decided to hold its first ever natural wine competition, they naturally went to the expert. Alice Feiring, author, journalist, wine consultant and renowned authority on natural wine, will present a sampling of wines from that competition to trade and press in New York on Tuesday.   While "natural...

The Columbus Citizens Foundation presents The Columbus Celebration Kickoff hosted at the newly opened Eataly NYC Downtown! Our event will take place in one of Eataly's several eateries, La Piazza. The announcements start at 7, but please arrive early to browse the incredible location!   Honored guests include: The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo,...

The Ulster County Italian American Foundation is gearing up for its annual Italian Festival at the historic Rondout waterfront in Kingston on Oct 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be food galore, vendors, fun activities for the whole family and live entertainment throughout the day.   The headline act will be Steven Maglio, known from Atla...

By Suzanne Monteverdi "Come back home to Mamma" and indulge in robust Italian flavors deeply inspired by one Calabrian mother's cooking. Mamma Luciana's in College Point is dishing out meals from its brick oven pizzeria and kitchen that are heavily inspired by owner Rob's mother, Luciana.   "Our recipes started from my mom," Rob said....

As far as I'm concerned, it's officially soup season when the first frosts and first snowflakes hit. And what goes best with soup? Bread. What also pairs well with a steaming bowl of fresh pasta? Bread. What is delicious when slathered with butter or dipped in olive oil? I'm sure you know: bread. And so, what better time for a new Italian bakery t...

In 92 years, the Italian Welfare League has gone from helping newly arrived Ellis Island Italian immigrants to assisting children of Italian descent who require medical assistance or have special needs. These children are I Nostri Bambini.