As we look at Italy's contemporary immigration policies and the resultant challenges, we sometimes muse that, had Italy studied more profoundly its own historical emigration, perhaps it might better comprehend (read, be more sensitive to) its current situation. Now, as we ponder Bassetti's notion of Italicity, we might actually engage in an even exchange or sorts, and learn something from Italy in similar regard.
Save the Date!
Book Presentation of "Italic Lessons".
April 20, 6 PM, Calandra Institute.
Panelists include: Francesco Maria Talò, Niccolò D'Aquino, Anthony J. Tamburri, Peter Carravetta, Mario Mignone, Gianpaolo Pioli, Stefano Vaccara, Letizia Airos.
Send your questions&comments to letizia.airos@gmail.com. We'll submit them to Piero Bassetti during the conference!
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March 12. This year’s gala for La Scuola d'Italia “Guglielmo Marconi” was once again held at Cipriani 42. It was an important evening dedicated to investing in the future of our culture. Special guest: the Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon
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On March 11, 2010, Arclinea hosted the event "Italia in Cucina, Live Cooking Day" at the razor sharp Architects and Design building in New York. It was a night for sampling, schmoozing and taking notes on authentic Italian food products and modern kitchen design
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The theatrical performance "Salonika 1943", held at the Primo Levi Center on February 18, wrapped up this year's celebrations of Remembrance Day. We attended the event, in which the work was presented in English for the first time, and interviewed one of its authors, the former Ambassador of Italy to Israel and Greece, Gian Paolo Cavarai
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Dining in & out: Articles & ReviewsOn February 9 the Accademia Italiana della Cucina celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its New York Delegation. President Giovanni Ballarini and Delegate Francesca Baldeschi Balleani honored ten fellow Italians and those businesses who throughout the years have been outstanding in spreading and promoting Italian cuisine in NY. The Italian Trade Commission, directed by Mr. Aniello Musella, in collaboration with the Italian Government Tourism Board/North America, directed by Mr. Riccardo Strano sponsored the sumptuous dinner, held at the Metropolitan Club.
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To honor this charming spot, the Italian Government Tourism Board (ENIT) hosted an event in New York that presented the Province of Macerata in its best features, qualities, strengths and culinary and artistic gifts
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An impressive dinner organized by the Italian community at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York concluded the official state visit of the President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. Gianfranco Fini addressed the diverse components of Italian emigration to the U.S. and earned once again the kind of bipartisan respect that Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed to him in Washington last week.
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On January 27, we gathered outside the Consulate General of Italy on Park Avenue to read the names of the thousands of Italian Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Here are some of the most precious moments we experienced on that day. OUR VIDEO IS COMING NEXT WEEK. STAY TUNED!
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The exhibit De/Portees by the contemporary artist Jack Sal opened on January 27 2010 at The Italian Cultural Institute, during the annual reading of the names of the deported Italian Jews. The multi-screen projections conveyed the sense of displacement evoked by the Shoah.
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The exhibit De/Portees by the contemporary artist Jack Sal opened on January 27 2010 at The Italian Cultural Institute, during the annual reading of the names of the deported Italian Jews. The multi-screen projections conveyed the sense of displacement evoked by the Shoah.