A Journey Into Italian Art
Monday, May 1 · 6:30 - 8pm CDT. ICCC Houston 1101 Milford St Houston, TX 77006. Because of the success of past Italian art history classes at ICCC, we are excited to present a new course that will highlight important aspects of Italian art through the ages. The course will be taught by art historian and ICCC instructor, Francesca Lanza. In the firs...
Amarillo Opera brings a western twist to a timeless tragedy with Verdi's 'Rigoletto'
The Amarillo Opera is putting a western twist on a classic tale including love, fate, revenge and the abuse of power in Verdi's "Rigoletto," set to be performed in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts for one night only, on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. In the operatic story's traditional language of Italian, local and traveling musicians...
Cena di Gala Kicks Off DFW Italian Food & Heritage Festival Coming this Fall
The DFW Italians, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting Italian clubs throughout DFW, will host “Cena di Gala: A Black-Tie Affair” on March 24 in Las Colinas. This event will kick off promotions for the inaugural DFW Italian Heritage and Food Festival debuting this fall. We are all for a new foodie festival in North Texas! The fall fest...
“Happy Feast Day, St. Angela Merici!”
Ursuline Academy’s first and second graders marked the Jan. 27 feast day of their foundress, St. Angela Merici, by presenting an uplifting repertoire of songs to assisted living residents at Chateau de Notre Dame in New Orleans. The pitch-perfect concert, performed by students in the chapel and accompanied by the youngsters’ guitar-playing music t...
Texas Rangers sign Team Italy U18 sensation Williams Wong
On a busy day of international player signings for Major League Baseball, Williams Wong represented Team Italy when executing a contract with the Texas Rangers at the BC Settimo press office. He will depart for the Dominican Republic next month to engage in preseason activities before the start the championship in May. Piemonte native Williams Wong...
Affordable Family Fun: Italian Water Circus visits Katy; Tickets start at $10
The weekend is here and if you are looking for an affordable outing the whole family will love, KPRC 2 is here to help. KPRC 2′s Sofia Ojeda went inside Cirque Italia, a water circus of performances under the big top, right in our backyard. Aerial hoops, jugglers, contortionists, and thousands of gallons of water. Just a few of the acts you will ex...
Piccolo Zoppè circus in Hot Springs through Sunday
The Piccolo Zoppe Italian Family Circus has returned to Hot Springs (AR) for the first time in years. The 180-year-old European-style circus runs until Sunday near the entrance to Hot Springs Memorial Field. "No audience member is more than 18 feet from the actual circus ring," Tosca Zoppe, the circus' equestrian, said. "The horses galloping by --...
Veroni Debuts as Official Italian Charcuterie Sponsor at Houston Open 2022; Marco Veroni Comments
Oh, how I wish I could have been in Houston, Texas, this past weekend. Not only because of the Houston Open 2022, but because Veroni was a sponsor of the PGA TOUR event. From November 10–13, the meat brand took to Memorial Park Golf Course, serving as the official Italian charcuterie sponsor and offering premium food experiences to attendees. “We a...
USFL hires John DeFilippo as New Orleans Breakers head coach
The USFL on Thursday announced that NFL veteran offensive coach John DeFilippo has been hired to lead the New Orleans Breakers. He replaces head coach Larry Fedora, who recently stepped away from football to spend more time with his family. The hiring comes four months after the Breakers’ 31-17 playoff loss to the eventual USFL Champion Birmingham...
Trey Mancini reflects on journey from cancer survivor to World Series champion
Minutes after embracing Kyle Tucker following the final out of the 2022 World Series, Trey Mancini hugged a different set of teammates. The Houston Astros first baseman and designated hitter celebrated alongside his fiancée, Sara Perlman, as well as his sisters as confetti fell from the roof at Minute Maid Park. The jubilation wasn’t solely due Hou...
Andrea Bocelli to perform in New Orleans for the first time, joined by the LPO
Famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli is scheduled to make his New Orleans debut with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at the Smoothie King Center on Feb. 11. After presales for Citi cardholders and Bocelli fan club members, tickets go on sale to the general public Oct. 31. The Louisiana date, which falls on the Saturday of the first big weekend...
Sing a Song! Lyrics and Rhythms in Italian Contemporary Music
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. - Italian Cultural & Community Center of Houston. 1101 Milford St., Houston, TX. RSVP HERE. On the occasion of the 22nd Italian Language Week in the World, the ICCC of Houston in collaboration with the Department of International Studies at Texas A&M University and under the auspices of the Consulate General of...