Open Bocce Night!
It may be big jacket season here in New Orleans (at least for a couple of days), but it is always warm inside the Italian American Bocce Club! Come join us at the Club this Wednesday (12/21) at 7pm for our next Open Bocce Night! As always, it is only $5 for the entire night ($3 for members). So come learn the game, practice your skills, o...
Houston Symphony to perform Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky at SHSU
The Houston Symphony orchestra spreads the classic sounds of Italy and Russia wherever it goes, and it plans to continue its 2014-15 season Tuesday with a performance at Sam Houston State University's Gaertner Performing Arts Center. Concertmaster and Sugar Land native Frank Huang will lead the symphony in Antonio Vivaldi's most popular piece, "Th...
Report: Spurs strike deal with Belinelli
The San Antonio Spurs have reportedly reached an agreement with guard Marco Belinelli on a two-year contract, according to multiple reports. Yahoo! Sports has stated that the deal, which cannot be made official until July 10, is worth a total of $6 million. Belinelli comes to the defending Western Conference champions after spending last...
Cinema, proiezione a Houston di "Into Paradiso"
Il Consolato Generale d'Italia, il Consolato dello Sri Lanka a Houston e la St. Thomas University presentano la proiezione di "Into Paradiso" di Paola Randi (con sottotitoli in inglese). Napoli. Il ricercatore universitario Alfonso d'Onofrio, timido e goffo, viene licenziato. Gayan e' un affascinante ma squattrinato ex campione di cricket di Sri L...
Ciao, mondo! Roswell to host Italian cycling event
Ciao, Roswell! Roswell is preparing itself for one of the cycling world's largest events, the Giro d'Italia's Gran Fondo. Roswell will be the host city for the southeastern leg of the world tour in October. The three-week long race takes place in Italy every year. In an effort to promote Italian culture and the feel of the event throughout...
The Adobe Theater to Premiere THE GAVONES OF PHILADELPHIA
Set in Philadelphia - a comedy - an Italian American family - combining funerals, bookmakers, a bank robbery, family loyalty and disloyalty, embezzlement, family secrets and food, lots of food! The six roles will be played by Art Tedesco as Tony, Meredith Gray (his wife), Riley Carson Lewis (their son); Mary's two brothers will be played by Ed Chav...
The NM Italian film & culture festival announces 2015 festival program: films - events - special features
The New Mexico Italian Film & Culture Festival prepares to roll out in Albuquerque on February 8 for an 8-day run celebrating Italian cinematic excellence and iconic Italian cuisine, and with some new, first-time-ever features. The big news in the films lineup will be the screening of Il Capitale Umano (Human Captal), awarded the 2014...
Vino and Verdi
Dear Members and Friends, We are very proud to announce that the ICCC toghether with the Houston Grand Opera's O.N. for Young professionals will host an evening celebrating HGO's 2013-14 season and the productions of Verdi's Aida and Rigoletto. Don't miss it, enjoy complimentary wine and light bites! August 28th from 6 to 9 pm at the ICCC...
Play bocce! - In the 2nd annual NM Italian film & culture festival bocce tournament
Last year's tournament was held indoors during the festival in February. This year the festival takes it back outside in the month of April at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho. Advance registration is required, and March is sign-up month. That leaves plenty of time to practice, practice, practice and hone your skills. The tournament runs on Satur...
Local foundation honors student-athletes
Fourteen local student-athletes received $1,000 scholarships Saturday from the Texas Italian American Sports Foundation during the group's annual awards luncheon. Scholarship checks were presented by former Astros managers Larry Dierker and Phil Garner, and MLB.com reporter Alyson Footer received the group's annual service award. ...
Italy’s top award-winner, “Human Capital” among NM Italian Film & Culture Festival's three showcase films
The 8th annual NM Italian Film & Culture Festival is poised to deliver its strongest lineup yet of acclaimed contemporary Italian films. Among them is Il Capitale Umano (Human Capital), which walked away with top honors, including Best Film, at the 2014 David di Donatello Awards (Italy's equivalent of the Oscars). It was also Italy's submission...
The Albuquerque Bocce Club announces its 16th annual birthday bash tournament
The Albuquerque Bocce Club celebrates its 16th year on Saturday, July 9 with a cash-prize tournament featuring great food and friendly competition. The place is 3804 Camino Capistrano NE in Albuquerque. Play starts at 10:00 AM, lunch is served at 1:00 PM with finals played around 4:30 PM. It's a 4-person team, single elimination tournament and ther...