Wagner College Theater presents ‘Morso D’Amore’ with acclaimed choreographer, director
Wagner College Theatre is presenting a special ballet on its Stage One in December, and dance enthusiasts and fans of Wagner performances are invited to attend. “Morso D’Amore” — a ballet powerful for its use of confrontation and subterfuge — will be presented on Stage One on Dec. 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., and on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Th...
MOMA celebrates the legacy of Ennio Morricone
In collaboration with Cinecittà studios of Rome, the Museum of Modern Art commemorates the extensive work of Ennio Morricone. The exhibition commences December 1st of 2023 and will be on display in Manhattan until January 10th of 2024. The display showcases a selection of 35mm archival prints and 17 digital restorations derived from the work produ...
Tommy DeVito Is Going Viral After His Italian-Themed Celebration After TD Pass vs Commanders
Tommy DeVito is off to a great start against the Commanders. The Giants quarterback made his second start of his career against the Washington Commanders and started the day by throwing a 24-yard touchdown pass to Saquon Barkley in the first quarter. DeVito, who’s an Italian, celebrated by picking his fingers in a common Italian hand gesture. DeVit...
Anthony Rodia Comedy coming to MJN Center in Poughkeepsie
A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, New York, Anthony Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. And he’s coming to MJN December 15, 2023. In his 20’s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and le...
Experience the Legacy of Puccini: The Heritage Concert Series’ “Puccini99” Gala Event
The Heritage Concert Series in partnership with Terpsikord proudly announces Puccini99: A Celebration of Italian Heritage in America a night of Italian opera. This exquisite concert, which falls on the 99th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini’s death, will take place on November 29th, 2023, at 8 pm at the prestigious Merkin Concert Hall at The Kaufman C...
Francesco Corti Rings in 33rd Anniversary at NYU’s Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò
The Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at New York University is celebrating its 33rd anniversary as an institution devoted to Italian culture. Its range of free public programming brings together many voices that promote intellectual and cultural exchange between the United States and Italy, situated in the late Baroness Mariuccia Zerilli-Marimò’s histo...
NICE Film Festival - 33rd Edition NYC and Philadelphia
New Italian Cinema Events - is a cultural organization founded by Viviana Del Bianco in Florence. Its primary goal is to promote contemporary independent Italian cinema worldwide through film screenings and cultural events in Europe, the United States, and Asia. This Fall, N.I.C.E. returns to the United States, celebrating its 33rd edition dedicate...
Christmas in Italy 2023 with Cristina Fontanelli
December 2, 2023 | 2:30pm and 7:00pm Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67 St. New York, NY (Between Broadway and Amsterdam). Come and celebrate Christmas in Italy with Cristina Fontanelli in her spectacular 20th edition of the annual show, an event not to be missed. CRISTINA FONTANELLI award-winning singer/actor and PBS/-TV host for Andrea Bocelli, al...
Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti - Christmas Comes To Town
When: Friday, December 08, 2023 , 8:00pm-10:00pm - Where: Palace Theatre, 2384 James St, Syracuse, NY Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti - Christmas Comes to Town - Friday, December 8th, 2023 Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti, Heidi Klum's unforgettable 2016 Golden Buzzer recipient and finalist of America's Got Talent, is...
Joseph Lodato, Maria Natale, James Valenti Headline ‘Puccini99: A Celebration of Italian Heritage in America’
The Kaufman Music Center will present “Puccini99: A Celebration of Italian Heritage in America” on Nov. 29, 2023 at 8 p.m. The event will feature such artists as Joseph Lodato, Maria Natale and James Valenti. Following this performance, Natale is set to perform “Tosca” with Cedar Rapids Opera. She previously took on the title role of the Puccini cl...
Italians Running the NYC Marathon Get a Boost in the Home Stretch
In American pop culture, one of the more popular memes regarding Italians is that we’re boisterous or inappropriately loud; it brings to mind the iconic punchline in Family Guy, when discussing a phrase no one would ever think to utter, “Gosh that Italian family at the next table sure is quiet.” While cultural stereotypes often have harmful effects...
The Sicilian Puppet Theater of Agrippino Manteo (1884-1947)
Discover Sicilian Puppet Theater with Jo Ann Cavallo on Wednesday, November 15 at Columbus Citizens Foundation (8 East 69th Street, New York, NY). Professor Cavallo, Chair of the Italian Department at Columbia University will guide an exploration of Sicilian puppet theater, a beloved working-class tradition that thrived for over a century. Cavallo'...