In Conversation with Carlo Petrini at la Birreria
Celebrate Earth Day with Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini at the sunny Birreria, Eataly’s rooftop restaurant. Carlo will discuss his newest book, “Loving the Earth: Dialogues on the Future of Our Planet.”
After the conference, will sign copies of his book, which will be available for purchase.
Italians Migrations in the Art of Joseph and William Papaleo
On April 8th, the Westchester Italian Cultural Center will welcome Fred Gardaphe, Distinguished Professor of English and Italian American Studies John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, to participate in the panel In The Name of the Father and The Son: Italians Migrations in the art of Joseph and William Papaleo. Professor Gardaphe will analyze the relationship between Joseph and William Papaleo, father and son, respectively a writer and painter. Comparing two generations, which, through their own artistic perspective, have both touched upon the themes of emigration - immigration.
Cronache da un oscuro presente
“Esiste un solo bene, la conoscenza, e un solo male, l’ignoranza”
Socrate
“La più grande arma di distruzione di massa è l’ignoranza”
Italo Nostromo
“Per Crucem ad Lucem - Ai piedi della Croce”
Le periferie esistenziali e sociali in una Sacra Rappresentazione a Roma.
L’Oratorio “Per Crucem ad Lucem - Ai piedi della Croce”
apre le celebrazioni per la Settimana Santa nella Basilica di San Vitale
IACC Elects New President. Alberto Milani, Current Buccellati Inc. CEO
Mr. Milani will join the Executive Committee and provide leadership to the association between meetings of the membership Assembly and Board of Directors. Together with Mr. Franco De Angelis, Secretary General, Mr. Milani will work to ensure that the policy platform, vision, mission and strategic directions of the Chamber’s Board of Directors create concrete operational decisions.
In Translation: Time Ages in a Hurry by Antonio Tabucchi
A conversation with Alexander Stille and translators Martha Cooley and Antonio Romani to celebrate the release of Antonio Tabucchi’s short story collection "Time Ages in a Hurry, translated and published in English for the first time
The Irish-Italian Divide & How Enemies Make Peace
Inter-ethnic peace-making is the ongoing challenge of today’s global societies—in the U.S., in Italy, and elsewhere. We asked Paul Moses, author of the forthcoming An Unlikely Union: The Love-Hate Story of New York’s Irish and Italians, to explain what he learned by writing this book.
Building the Future Today
An interview with Francesca Verga, alumna and board member of the Scuola d’Italia. To remain competitive, the important institution has recently launched a bid for a new building.
MY MENTORS / 1. Matilda Raffa Cuomo - A Most Inspiring Woman
Matilda was the first person who made me understand how important mentors are. She knows it very well and has dedicated her life to mentoring as a social responsibility.
Olives and Olive Oil: A How-to
The centuries-old plant originating in the Mediterranean has been succesfully exported to other parts of the world, but 90% of olive oil is still produced on its home turf. Second only to Spain in production is Italy. 2014-2015 was a bad harvest year for both countries, due to weather conditions, causing a collapse in olive oil production worldwide. Consumers should therefore be careful and learn how to recognize quality oil.
Being Leonardo Da Vinci: The Real Life of an Italian Genius
In a challenging performance that has never before been attempted, I physically become Leonardo, wearing period costumes and reconstructive makeup to render a true likeness of the genius. “My” Leonardo answers 52 questions in the guise of philosopher, scientist, painter, inventor, architect, geologist, botanist and doctor. The text is culled from Leonardo’s own works so that this imaginary interview recreates his real Renaissance idiom. (Debut - April 21 at the Morgan Library)
Mario Cuomo Award in Public Service Presented at Niaf New York Gala
The Mario M. Cuomo Award in Public Service will be presented for the first time by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) at the legendary Cipriani 42nd Street during the Foundation’s New York Spring Gala on April 8, 2015.New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is planning to attend the ceremony to honor his late father.
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