When: Dec 07 at 7:00 PM - Where: Tuckahoe, 1 Generoso Pope Pl, Tuckahoe, NY 10707, USA In 1348, faced with the unrelenting advances of the Bubonic Plague, which was ravaging Europe, Giovanni Boccaccio, a member of the great Italian literary triumvirate which included Dante and Petrarca, devised the ultimate plan for surviving the plague. His entert...

On November 15th, at 6:30 P.M., the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, in collaboration with the Generoso Pope Foundation and the Westchester Italian Cultural Center will host a panel discussiontitled “Conviviality, sustainability and innovation: the ingredients of Italian cuisine for people's health and the protection of the planet”. Welcomin...

The Seventh Annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World - a weeklong celebration promoting Italian cuisine - is an initiative launched by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with other agencies such as the Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Cultural Institutes abroad. Showcasing Italy and the Italian taste with no borders, the Week of I...

When: Nov 11, 6:30 PM - Where: Tuckahoe, 1 Generoso Pope Pl, Tuckahoe, NY 10707, USA Calling all Foodies! Test your knowledge while you discover fun new facts about Italy's illustrious culinary traditions and most iconic ingredients and dishes. Join us Friday evening November 11th  for aperitivi & delicioso antipasti accompanied by a  La Dolce Vita...

Westchester County officials celebrated Italian heritage month Tuesday night by raising the American and the Italian flags and singing the respective national anthems. The event was held outside the County Office Building in White Plains. Westchester County Executive George Latimer was there along with other officials. Latimer's heritage is half-It...

Part 1: Dec 15 at 7pm EDT. Part 2: Dec 17 at 7pm EDT. Presented by Peter Barbella. Organized by Westchester Italian Cultural Center. FREE. Click here for more info & to register. Timid to go to Italy without a tour guide? What was intended to be a trip to collect genealogical records… turned out to be a trip that encompassed so much more. Beautiful...

Wednesday December 9 at 7pm EST. Organized by the Westchester Italian Cultural Center. Click here for more info & to register. Presented by Christine Contrada. $10. Columbus Day in 2020 was a very different affair for New Yorkers. Overshadowed by a continuing pandemic, there was no parade. Instead, Governor Andrew Cuomo took the opportunity to unve...

December 1st at 7:00 PM EST - Hosted by Westchester Italian Cultural Center - Presented by Toni McKeen. Christmas and the Italian culture... Two things we have come to love. Now put them together and you have a divine pairing! We will talk about many of the favorite Italian traditions that we celebrate during the holidays and how they came to be ce...

When: November 17th at 7:00 PM EST - Presented by Dr. Rudy Magnan - Hosted by Westchester Italian Cultural Center About the Webinar This publication was written in the belief that Leonardo's study of his natural surroundings, his advanced perceptual skills and his continued interest in learning, all played a significant role in developing his creat...

When: November 10th at 7:30 PM EST - Hosted by wiccny - Presented by Toni McKeen About the Webinar From Rome to Naples, to Sicily, and Malta, then back again, this gifted but troubled artist left a trail of outstanding paintings the world is still admiring.  Probably the most revolutionary artist of his time, he abandoned the rules from a century o...