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April 2 (Monday) 6:30 pm
Lecture: Of Cold Hands, Blind Eyes, and White Hair: Physical and Psychological Aging in the Operas of Giuseppe Verdi
Francesco Izzo, University of Southampton, co-director of the American Institute for Verdi Studies at NYU, explores the theme of old age in Verdi's operas from 1839 to 1867, drawing in particular on
Oberto, conte di San Bonifacio,
Nabucco,
I lombardi alla prima crociata,
Ernani, I due Foscari,
Rigoletto,
La traviata, and
Don Carlos. In so doing, he identifies instances where the depiction of old age seems to express a continuum with established stereotypes (such as fatherhood and metaphors of family honor). The discussion draws on close reading of verbal and musical texts, as well as on visual evidence and other materials. This lecture is being given in memory of Casa Italiana founder Baroness Mariuccia Zerilli-Marimò. In English.
Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò
New York University
24 West 12th Street, Manhattan
Admission: General RSVP; Member Seat Reservation
Contact: 212-998-8739
Casa Italiana programming is subject to change.
For updates please visit
www.casaitaliananyu.org
April 3 (Tuesday) 6:00 pm
Roberto Gatto Quartet
Roberto Gatto is one of the few Italian musicians who does not need any introduction: "drummer" of jazz par excellence, he has been an ambassador of Italian jazz in the world since his early career. Gatto returns to the purely acoustic sound supported by the presence, on stage, of three of the best musicians of the current Italian jazz scene: Alessandro Lanzoni, piano, Matteo Bortone and Alessandro Presti, trumpet. The recording project presents a variety of sounds from different cultures, rhythms and atmospheres with a repertoire composed both of original songs and standards.
Istituto Italiano di Cultura, New York
686 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: 212-879-4242
[email protected]
April 3 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm
When the War Came to Pulcherini: Italian Americans and the Italian Campaign, 1943-1945
Speaker: Dr. Angela Danzi, Professor Emerita of Sociology, Farmingdale State College, SUNY; Author,
From Home to Hospital: Jewish and Italian American Women and Childbirth, 1920-1940
Hofstra Cultural Center
779 Hempstead Turnpike Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Axinn Library
Hempstead, NY
Contact: 516-463-5669
https://www.hofstra.edu/community/culctr/culctr_events_italianamerican.html
April 5 (Thursday) 8:00 pm
Tony Bennett in Concert
Please call for further information.
State Theatre - New Jersey
15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ
Contact: 844-379-0370
April 6 (Friday) 4:30 pm
Il Sole Dentro
Presentation and screening of the Italian film,
Il Sole Dentro (
In Italian, no subtitles). The true story of how two Guineana adolescents, with a letter in hand addressed to "The Excellent Members in Charge of Europe", hide in the storage area of a plane bound for Bruxelles to deliver an appeal for food, health care, schools. Simultaneously, the film narrates the story of Thabo and Rocco, victims of "football slavery" who leave Italy together to find the way back to Thabo's village in Africa. The difficult subject of exploitation and trafficking of children is balanced with an inspiring story of youth's spirit of adventure, hopeful innocence and trusting affections. Jacqueline Jill Rito (teacher/adjunct professor of Italian) will introduce and moderate the discussion following the screening.
Sponsored by Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University in collaboration with the AATI, LI Chapter.
Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340
100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Jo Fusco 631-632-7444
josephine Fusco
www.stonybrook.edu/italianstudies
April 7 (Saturday) 8:00 pm
The Agita Monologues
The life and times of a young woman who was very different from everyone else in her oddball yet loving Italian-American family. Being the youngest of four, comedienne/singer Maryann Maisano viewed the antics going on in her Italian-born parents home from a very different perspective than her siblings. They all grew up with a commuter parking lot as their backyard, numerous taxis in the driveway, taxi phones ringing at dinner, and a very charismatic father who had a way with the ladies. Her siblings seemed to think Maryann was the peculiar one, that is, until the tables turned. Maryann's tale is one of passion, skewered love, and the unthinkable for an Italian family therapy. This is a story of how detaching from the very things we love and striving to fulfill our dreams can save us. A hilarious story, ripe with intrigue, poignancy, dysfunction, infidelity, but no murder yet! Written & Performed by Maryann Maisano, Producer & Headliner of The Italian Chicks Comedy & Variety Show.
The Producers Club
358 West 44th Street, Manhattan
Admission: $25; open to the public (Tickets only available on Brown Paper Tickets - No Box Office Tix)
Contact: Carmen Tucci 201-440-5033
https://theagitamonologues.brownpapertickets.com
April 8 , 2018 (Sunday) 3:00 PM
Regina Opera Anniversary Gala Concert
Regina Opera celebrates its 48th Anniversary with a 2-hour concert of favorite tunes. Featured will be Regina Opera soloists Courteney Wilds, soprano; Jerett Gieseler, tenor; GeeSeop Kim, bass-baritone; Kofi Hayford, basso; Richard Paratley, flutist; Julian Raheb, composer and pianist; and Victoria Ulanovskaya, pianist. Selections will include opera arias and duets, Italian songs and Broadway tunes, and three selections (world premieres) by Brooklynite Julian Raheb.
Sponsored by Regina Opera Company.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help school
5902 6th Avenue, Brooklyn
Admission: $15 - adults; $5 - teens; children free; open to the public
Contact: Fran Garber-Cohen 718-259-2772
[email protected]
www.reginaopera.org
April 10 (Tuesday) 6:00 pm
NIAF New York Gala 2018
A magical evening in New York City celebrating the achievements of our fellow Italian Americans. NIAF's mission is dedicated to promoting the culture and heritage of Italian Americans. Distinguished individuals from various fields will be honored for their contributions to the Italian American community.
Sponsored by The National Italian American Foundation.
New York Cipriani 42nd Street
110 E 42nd Street, Manhattan
http://www.niaf.org/events/niaf-new-york-gala-2018/
April 12 (Thursday) 6:00 pm
The Politics of Opera A History from Monteverdi to Mozart Book presentation by Mitchell Cohen.
The author in dialogue with Eric Banks, Director of the New York Institute for the Humanities.
From Vincenzo Galilei to the French Revolution, author Mitchell Cohen offers a compelling and sweeping investigation into the intersections of music and the state. In English.
Co-hosted with Salon Sanctuary Concerts.
Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò
New York University
24 West 12th Street, Manhattan
Admission: General RSVP; Member Seat Reservation
Contact: 212-998-8739
Casa Italiana programming is subject to change.
For updates please visit www.casaitaliananyu.org
April 12 &13 7:30 pm
April 14 2:00 pm
April 15 4:00 pm
L'amore dei tre re
An opera in three acts by Italo Montemezzi.
Montemezzi's rarely performed, L'amore dei tre re, opens April 12th with a stellar cast of artists. The Italianate melodrama is fueled by a lush score influenced by Wagner and Debussy and features a cast of City Opera veterans and new artists making their American debut.
New York City Opera
Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater
10 Columbus Circle, Manhattan
For tickets call: CenterCharge 212-721-6500
April 14 (Saturday) Reception and silent auction at 11:30 am; Lunch at 1:00 pm
The National Organization of Italian American Women Annual Luncheon
Honoring Lorraine Grillo, President, New York City School Construction Authority; Gina Gionfriddo, Playwright and Screenwriter; Joseph Mattone, Sr., CEO, The Mattone Group LLC. Gentlemen Always Welcome. Please call for further information.
The St. Regis New York
2 East 55th Street, Manhattan
Contact: Oneda Kabali 212-642-2003
[email protected]
National Organization of Italian American Women <[email protected]
April 14 (Saturday) 5:30 - 7:30 pm
IAWA 2nd Saturday Reading Series
Annie Rachele Lanzillotto debuts her double book of poetry/memoir,
Hard Candy: caregiving, mourning and stagelight and
Pitch Roll Yaw. Her memoir,
L is for Lion was a Lambda Literary Award Finalist.
Maria Fama' is the author of three books of poetry, including
Mystics in the Family and the newly released
Other Nations: an animal journey.
Sponsored by The Italian American Writers Association.
Sidewalk Cafe
94 Avenue A (6th Street), Manhattan
Admission: $8 (includes one drink); open to the public
Contact: Maria Lisella 718-777-1178
[email protected]
April 17 (Tuesday) 6:30 pm
Adult Cooking Class: "Arancini" e "Zabaglione"
Authentic "arancini", rice balls stuffed with savory delights such as meat sauce, mozzarella, and peas will be the hit of any get-together. Easy decadent dessert, "zabaglione", custard cream with fresh fruit, will also be made. Enjoy a glass of wine, some "arancini", and dessert. Presented by Cathy Blanco.
Westchester Italian Cultural Center
1 Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe, NY
Admission: Members $50, Non-Members $60
Contact: 914-771-8700
April 18 (Wednesday) 6:30 pm
Adventures in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin: A Conversation with Stephanie Blythe
Features the American mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, an outstanding artist who does Handel, Rossini, Verdi and other Italian, French, German and English roles. She is also one of the finest recitalists, pairing her gorgeous voice with an exquisite artistic sensibility.
Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò
New York University
24 West 12th Street, Manhattan
Admission: General RSVP; Member Seat Reservation
Contact: 212-998-8739
Casa Italiana programming is subject to change.
For updates please visit
www.casaitaliananyu.org
April 18 (Wednesday) 7:00 pm
Cristina Fontanelli: Love, Italian Style
Award-winning Singer/PBS-TV host, Cristina Fontanelli carries the Italian "torch" in her debut at Feinsteins/54 Below. This Feinstein's regular, Boston Pops soloist, and PBS-TV host for Andrea Bocelli and Il Volo, explores the theme of love with a passionate, Italian flavor in her new show. Cristina will thrill you with her world-class voice performing Italian favorites from
Mala Femmena and
Mamma to Harry Warren's
That's Amore, and great Neapolitan songs,and Broadway shows. Ms. Fontanelli will be accompanied by her trio, plus mandolin and accordion. Please call for reservations and further information.
Feinsteins/54 Below
254 W 54th St. Cellar, Manhattan
Contact: 646-476-3551
April 20 (Friday) 7:00 pm
Don Camillo
Directed by Julien Duvivier.
A Communist mayor and a liberal-minded cleric engage in a comical battle of wills. A brilliant comedy based on the book
Don Camillo by Giovannino Guareschi.
Sponsored by Italytime - Artistic Director Vittorio Capotorto.
Our Lady of Pompeii Theater - Italytime Cultural Center
25/B Carmine Street (Bleecker Street), Manhattan
Admission: suggested donation: $5; open to the public
Contact: Maureen Gonzalez 212-860-2983
[email protected]
www.italytime.org/contact
April 21 (Saturday) 1:30 pm
New York Cannoli Crawl
Join Allison Scola for a 3-hour afternoon walking tour through Greenwich Village, SoHo, and Little Italy, that features Sicilian food and Italian-American New York City history. Allison, owner and curator of Experience Sicily, a boutique tourism company, will share her knowledge about "cannoli", the world-famous Sicilian dessert with you.The tour also includes savory foods such as "arancine" (rice balls) and "sfincione" (Palermo-style focaccia). The tour will end at a great place to sit down together and enjoy coffee and "cannoli". This interactive and family-friendly adventure is a great way to see another side of New York City. Please call for further information.
Sponsored by Experience Sicily, 650 E Palisade Ave Suite 2-151, Englewood Cliffs, NJ Admission: $49/person; open to the public (registration is required)
Contact: Allison Scola 646-281-4324
experiencesicily.com
April 21 (Saturday) 3:00 pm
"Risorgimento"
A presentation by Dr. Louis Pisani on the "Risorgimento."
Please call for further information.
Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
420 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island
718-442-1608
[email protected]
http://garibaldimeuccimuseum.org/static/1731/calendar/calendar_1731_201803.html
April 25 (Wednesday) 4:30 pm
Book Presentation of the Italian Publication:
Sense of Origins: A Study of New York's Young Italian Americans
Dr. Joseph Tromba Series Event: Book Presentation ( in English) of Italian publication:
Sense of Origins: A Study of New York's Young Italian Americans, (
Il senso delle origini: Indagine sui giovani italoamericani di New York) with author, Rosemary Serra (University of Trieste). Introduction and Remarks by Fred Gardaphe (Queens College).
Sponsored by Center for Italian Studies.
Stony Brook University, Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340
100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: Jo Fusco 631-632-7444
www.stonybrook.edu/italianstudies
April 25 (Wednesday) 6:30 pm
Young Executives Committee Event: Aperitivo Italiano
Join the Young Executives Committee of the Italy America Chamber of Commerce, with over 120 young executives and IACC members in attendance. Please call for further information and to RSVP.
Admission: event is free and drinks may be purchased during the evening at a special price.
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
730 Fifth Avenue, Suite 502, Manhattan
Contact: 212-459-0044
[email protected]
April 28 (Saturday) 6:00 pm
"No More Beautiful Dances"
A preview/work-in-progress of "No More Beautiful Dances" will be performed.
"No more beautiful dances" wrestles with the ideas of exploration, introspection and re-framing a woman after becoming a mother. Lenzu's dance theater piece uses drawings, spoken word and video projections to tell a personal vision of femininity, and what it means to be a woman today. Choreographer and Dancer: Anabella Lenzu; Video Projection Design: Todd Carroll.
The Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Staten Island. Dance Studio: G201 (a 5:00 pm reception will precede the performance).
Admission: $10
[email protected]
http://snug-harbor.org/performing-arts/
April 28 (Saturday) 7:00 pm
Sons of Italy 2018 Purple Aster Charity Ball
The Sons of Italy New Jersey Foundation, announces its 12th Biennial Purple Aster Charity Ball. The event honors outstanding Italian Americans in New Jersey for their contributions to community service, charitable endeavors, successful business practices and dedication to creating a positive image of Italians in America.This year's celebration will honor three outstanding Italian Americans with the Golden Lion Award: Kathleen Greatrex, M.D. Chair Emeritus Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine for Lourdes Health System; Vincent Maione, Region President of Atlantic City Electric; and Michael J. Renna, President and Chief Executive Officer of South Jersey Industries. Proceeds from the ball will support the Foundation's philanthropic activities.
The Mansion on Main Street
3000 Main Street, Voorhees, NJ
Admission: $150
Contact: 856-663-5800
www.njsonsofitaly.com
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EXHIBITIONS AND ONGOING EVENTS
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On view April 19 - August 31, 2018
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Italian Brooklyn, Photographs by Martha Cooper
In this collection of thirty-nine images, photojournalist Martha Cooper, well-known for her work on graffiti and the early days of hip-hop, documents Italian American vernacular expressive culture in 1980s Brooklyn. Digitized from their original slide formats and newly printed, the photographs depict, among other things, Williamsburg's annual
giglio feast, the Manteo Sicilian marionette theater, yard shrines and sidewalk altars.This is the first exhibit of Cooper's extensive earlier Italian American oeuvre.
Exhibition opening: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 6:00 pm
This exhibition is in collaboration with City Lore, a nonprofit art organization dedicated to New York City's vibrant folk arts.
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
25 West 43rd Street, 17th floor (between 5th and 6th Avenues), Manhattan
Admission: free; open to the public
Contact: 212-642-2094
[email protected]
calandrainstitute.org
On view through May 2 Monday - Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Facing the camera - 50 years of Italian portraits
This exhibition chronicles fifty years of Italian history showcasing a series of portraits, by 25 photographers, in which stories, identities and heritage are narrated by the looks of the subjects, eyes staring directly at the camera, at the authors of the shots and, ultimately, at all of us. Curated by M. Delogu.
Italian Cultural Institute of New York
686 Park Ave, Manhattan
Contact: 212-879-4242
https://iicnewyork.esteri.it/iic_newyork/en/gli_eventi/calendario/2018/03/outstanding-italian-women-series.html
On view through June 23
Alberto Savinio
Hailed by poet and critic Guillaume Apollinaire as the paragon of a Renaissance man, Savinio was not only an exceptional visual artist and member of the Parisian avant-garde, but also a gifted pianist, composer, musicologist, set designer, critic, and writer. Yet despite his achievements, Savinio, the younger brother of Giorgio de Chirico, is today virtually unknown outside of Italy. This exhibition features 25 rarely seen works by the artist, focusing on paintings produced after his move to Paris in 1926. The exhibited works are characterized by Savinio's vivid color palette, his fantastical interpretation of mythology and voyage, and his eccentric vision of landscape.
Center for Italian Modern Art
421 Broome Street, 4th Floor, Manhattan
Contact: 646-370-3596
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John D. Calandra Italian American Institute
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25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, New York NY 10036
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