Novelist and translator Jenny McPhee will discuss her love of things Italian and read from her most recent work, a translation of Natalia Ginzburg’s most celebrated novel, Lessico Famigliare (Family Lexicon). The program will feature an Italian/English format with McPhee reading in English and Princeton University Professor Pietro Frassica reading in Italian. McPhee, who grew […]
Sharp, succinct storytelling and breathtaking prose combine in a new novel, Trick, by Domenico Starnone, author of the New York Times editor’s pick, Ties. His work is beautifully rendered in English by Jhumpa Lahiri, who will read from Trick and discuss both the novel and the art of translation with her colleague and fellow-translator, Alessandro […]
Experience a traditional Italian mandolin ensemble performing Italian and American favorites. Feel Free to Sing Along! A quintet of local residents who came together in 2014 to celebrate their love of traditional Italian music. Musicians: Franco Digangi (First Mandolin); Mark Sample (Second Mandolin); Gail Sample (Flute); Ben Larkey (Guitar); Ed Hanrahan (Bass) Register Online: https://www.casacolombo.org/events/event-concert-la-bella-musica
Join Helena Sanson (Cambridge) for the lecture: 'Isabella Sori's Ammmaestramenti and Difese (1628): A Woman's Life in 17th-Century Italy. Event will be held in the beck rooms. Additional information available at the Institute's website: https://www.shu.edu/alberto-institute/upcoming-events.cfm
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 […]
The music of violin virtuoso Arcangelo Corelli continues to be enjoyed by audiences around the world nearly three hundred years following his death. John Burkhalter, artistic director of “The Practitioners of Musick,” will present an illustrated talk on Corelli’s musical world, supplemented with a performance of his chamber music featuring various instruments including the harpsichord […]
The East Hanover Italian American Club will be holding their annual Carnival from Tuesday, May 8th through Saturday, May 12th, located at Lurker Park on Ridgedale Ave in East Hanover. The five day fair will have carnival rides for all ages, games & prizes, great food, and more! This fair has a Pre-Sale special going […]
The Cresskill UNICO will be hosting a carnival from Wednesday May 9th through Saturday, May 12th, located in the parking lot of the 3rd St. Pool facility in Cresskill. Carnival rides and games for all ages, great food, and more! Ride tickets are $1.25 per ticket, $20 for a sheet of 20 tickets, and $40 […]
Join Soprano Mia Riker Norrie and members of the Montclair Opera Theatre as they perform great opera arias.
Take part in the Longest running Italian Festival in the United States and a Hammonton, NJ Tradition Since 1875! A week long festival of live entertainment, carnival rides, Italian marching bands and Italian songs. Dates: July 10 - 16, 2018 View Mt. Carmel Website for Latest Details
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