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Italian Heritage Curriculum at Ocean County College

On May 17th, the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) held an educational event at Ocean County College in Toms River, NJ.

An Italian Trattoria: A Bis of Pasta and the Perfect Wine

Paola Aurisicchio

The concept of the trattoria fuels famed restaurateur Joe Bastianich’s new restaurant, which recently opened a stone’s throw from the Meatpacking District in Chelsea. In this elegant and cozy locale, Bastianich—now a TV icon in Italy for his participation as a judge on the cooking show ‘Master Chef Italia’—is teaching Americans how to “share” food, thanks to another Italian dining import: the bis of pastas.

Culinary Wonders of Abruzzo

Otylia Coppola

With her devastating smile and torrent of energy, Rosanna di Michele began her culinary “emigration” from Abruzzo, eventually landing in New York and the greater metropolitan area. Careful to preserve tradition, Rosanna serves up the genuine flavors and gastronomic treasures of her homeland.

My L’Aquila

Mario Fratti

I was born in L’Aquila- July 5/1927. A beautiful city up in the clouds. Pure air, snow for three months a year. A pleasant environment. Serene families enjoying life, what life offers them. Not much.

June 2, 2016

There's No Such Thing As a Miserable Artist

Darrell Fusaro
Fusaro 2016

You don't have to be creative to be creative.

Jazz Concert: Francesco Cafiso Quartet

I. I.

One of the most precocious talents in the history of jazz. When he was barely nine years old Francesco took his first steps, playing with internationally acclaimed musicians. Meeting Wynton Marsalis in 2002 at Pescara Jazz Festival was a turning point in Francesco’s career.

Festa della Repubblica: 1946 - 2016

I. I.

Messaggio dell'Ambasciatore d'Italia a Washington, Armando Varricchio

Italian National Day: the 70th anniversary of the Italian Republic

I. I.

Message from the Ambassador of Italy in Washington, Armando Varricchio

How an Italian Law for the Protection of the Sea Was Born in Washington at the NIAF Convention

Michele Sensi

Love for nature is what unites Gabriele Giugni, director for North America of the Italian environmental association Marevivo, and John F. Calvelli, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the Wildlife Conservation Society. They met during the NIAF convention last fall, and from that meeting a law proposal was born that will be shortly under discussion at the Italian parliament.

Exceptional Concert for the 70th Anniversary of the Italian Republic

Salvatore Accardo, Mario Brunello, and Beatrice Rana will be the protagonists of the concert taking place by will of the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace, celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Italian Republic.
The concert, scheduled on Wednesday 1 June at 6 pm, will be held at the Quirinal Palace, in the Salone dei Corazzieri, and will be live broadcast by Rai Cultura on Rai

Celebrate la Festa della Repubblica in New York!

This year’s program celebrates "Italy in New York" and will be focused on the ever growing and passionate love story between Italy and New York City

Robert LaPenta to Lead New York City's 2016 Columbus Day Parade

The Columbus Citizens Foundation announced today that it has named foundation member Robert V. LaPenta as the Grand Marshal of the 72nd Columbus Day Parade, which will take place on Fifth Avenue on Monday, October 10, 2016. Mr. LaPenta is a driven and successful executive and philanthropist, renowned for his leadership experience in the aerospace, defense and electronics industries.

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