An exhibit celebrating 19th century Italian masters of the Macchiaioli movement opened Friday October 3, 2014, at the Italian Cultural Institute of New York.
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Florence students to help hurricane Sandy victims
On November 7th 2012 Lion’s Fountain, along with a student travel group, Euroadventures, hosted a fundraiser to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Sandy, a terrible storm that recently devastated the east coast of the United States. New Jersey was hit particularly hard.
Italian police, opened the section of ANPS in NYC
It was opened yesterday in New York a new section of ANPS, the National Association of Italian State Police. It ‘s the first based in the United States and the third outside of Italy, after Toronto and Melbourne. The ceremony was held in the Palais des Nations, at the presence of the Consul General of Italy in New York, Natalia Quintavalle.
Columbus Day with Italian policemen special report
Some Italian policemen with their American colleagues celebrated the anniversary of Columbus Day. This twinning was renewed for the eighth consecutive year. Arrived from Florence, Rome, Genoa (the birthplace of Christopher Columbus), Naples, Arezzo, Pescara, Avellino and Enna the Italian policemen were invited to numerous events organized by the Italian-American communities of New Jersey, New York and Boston.
The celebration of Italian-American culture
35,000 marchers. Over 100 groups, including bands, floats and contingents. Nearly one million spectators. The Columbus Day Parade is a fun filled Parade that gets bigger and better every year. Participants from all over the world march in our Parade with pride. The Columbus Day Parade has become a globally televised event with millions of viewers.
New Tuscan restaurant in Lower Manhattan, NYC
The rich flavors of Tuscany will soon find a new home in Lower Manhattan. Felice 15 Gold Street — an Italian restaurant with two other establisments on the Upper East Side — will open a third location October 3 in Gild Hall at 15 Gold St. in the Financial District, it announced on Facebook.
A 3 minutes trailer to “conquest” America
A trailer of three minutes to “conquest” the American and Canadian tourists. The Tuscany Region goest to New York. The trailer was introduced yestersay at he Indipendent Film Week. For the past thirty-two years, Independent Film Week has been a one-of-a-kind event that has brought the international filmmaking community to New York City to celebrate, advocate and introduce new voices on the independent scene.
Giallo Fever! Some Italian movies in New York
Giallo films have enjoyed a revival of interest due to DVD releases of several titles, they have yet to receive the 35mm treatment they absolutely deserve in a city like New York. They are programmed by Alessio Giorgetti, Alessio Grana, and Yunsun Chae at the Anthology Film Archives (32 Second Avenue at 2nd St. New York, NY 10003 USA) from September 20, 2012 to September 30, 2012.
NYC, end of summer with Italian tradition
The Grande Festa Italiana A Great End of Summer Tradition! Wednesday 9/5 to Sunday 9/9 at Washington Port, NY, USA. Fireworks, Pasta Making Demo, Live Music, Gambling Tent, Rides and Famous Italian Food Tent, and more. The largest and oldest Italian feast on Long Island is a great way to end summer with a bang.
Starhotels Group posted record sales in 2011
“Despite the recent financial turbulence, Starhotels Group, which includes Starhotels S.p.A. and Castille S.a.s., posted record sales in 2011, reaching €142.5 million – the best result in its history”. These were the words of Elisabetta Fabri, who in January 2012 was appointed President of the Starhotels Group, founded and led by her father Ferruccio Fabri, now Honorary President.