Top Italian jazz at Birdland
Umbria Jazz Festival and Italian Cultural Institute of New York present: "TOP ITALIAN JAZZ AT BIRDLAND". Six nights of great Italian music in the wonderful "Jazz Corner of The World", celebrating the Year of Italian Culture in USA. Program: - June 4-5: Paolo Fresu-Uri Caine duo – master Italian trumpet player meets the celebrated American pianist i...
De Blasio: Exploring a mayoral candidate's past
I don't know if the name of Bill de Blasio, the odd-on favorite to be the next mayor of New York City, is much known outside the New York area yet. But if the Democratic nominee succeeds, he surely will be a national figure. Yesterday and today, the papers carried two articles that delve into his background in interesting ways. The Times's...
Upcoming Poetry Readings by Maria Terrone
Award winning poet Maria Terrone will read from her forthcoming poetry book, Eye to Eye. The new collection will be published by Bordighera Press in 2014. For a preview visit Redux, an online literary journal, which also offers stories behind two of the author's poems, "Spaccanapoli" and "Two Doors." • Author's Showcase at National Arts Club Tues...
What Will Happen to Brooklyn's Shrine to Enrico Caruso?
A torrential raconteur, Aldo Mancusi traces what he calls his magnificent obsession to his father, Everisto, who in 1920 emigrated from Campania, Italy, to this, New York's most populous borough, while still in his teens. "He had about 70 Caruso records that he would crank up when I was 4, 3, 2, 1," Aldo said one recent morning. As curator...
Opening Reception for Napoli: A Photographic Exhibition
Last year, Coyne visited Naples, staying in the ancient Spaccanapoli district, where she mingled with residents and photographed the vibrant street life. While traditionally working with film, she chose to shoot Napoli with a digital camera, and the resulting photographs reflect her ability to capture subjects in timeless moments. Fifteen from this...
Julian Gargiulo, lo stand-up pianist girovago e poliglotta
By Liliana Rosano La sua voce raggiunge l'America dalla Francia, dove, dal porto di Marsiglia si è appena imbarcato su una nave da crociera per un concerto. Da lì tornerà a Parigi dove vive da otto mesi con la moglie ateniese Elektra e la figlia Nikita. Poi volerà a New York per un concerto e, finalmente, andrà in vacanza in Italia, paese che gli...
La bellezza Eataliana: A night of food, wine & culture
Have you ever dreamt about getting locked in into our store for a night? Your dream is about to come true! On December 7th Eataly will open its doors from 10PM to 1AM for a night celebratingTutte le Cose Belle Italiane(All the Beautiful Italian Things) from food and wine to music. The renowned Teatro Regio Orchestra and Chorus from Torino, conduct...
Untying “The Knot”: the state of postwar Italian art history today
The Center for Italian Modern Art is pleased to host Untying 'The Knot': The State of Postwar Italian Art History Today, a two-day conference organized by Sharon Hecker and Marin R. Sullivan. Held in the days leading up to the 103rd meeting of the College Art Association, and co-sponsored by the Italian Art Society, this symposium seeks to evaluate...
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire: Birth of an Empire
May 1 7:00 am — 9:00 pmWestchester Italian Cultural CenterOne Generoso Pope Place , Tuckahoe , NY 10707 United States The Roman Empire was one of the greatest civilizations in history. It began in Rome in 753 BC., at the height of its power it controlled over two million square miles stretching from the Rhine River to Egypt and from Britain to Asi...
OPEN ROADS 2015: Italian Cinema on Stage
JUNE 06, 2015 - 6:00 PMCasa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò - 24 West 12th Street - New York, NY 10011 A round table with representatives of the artistic delegation of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema 2015, which includes: Francesca Archibugi, director (Il nome del figlio / An Italian Name)Duccio Chiarini, director (I dolori del giovane E...
Book Presentation: AN UNLIKELY UNION (The Love-Hate Story of New York's Irish and Italians)
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 (06:30 PM). Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò - 24 West 12th Street - New York, NY 10011. Book Presentation: AN UNLIKELY UNION (The Love-Hate Story of New York's Irish and Italians)In collaboration with NYU Glucksman Ireland House, Featuring a musical performance by fiddler Tony DeMarco. An Unlikely U...
The Collages of Taranto-born artist Rocco Cardinale in NYC
Chelsea's Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Collages of Taranto-born artist Rocco Cardinale in The Manifestation of Milieu. The exhibition opens on December 1st and will run until December 22nd, 2015. The opening reception will take place Thursday, December 3rd, from 6-8 PM. Any art lover who enjoys thought-provoking artworks and meet...