READING IN ITALIAN
Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are invited to take part, accompanied by an adult, in a series of weekly reading sessions in Italian, created and led by Malina Mannarino. Each session will focus on a specific theme and will include: Readings from Italian children’s literature; Guided discussions; Creative, hands-on activities to enrich the […]
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MUSICALISINASCE
Musicalisinasce is a program designed for children aged 0 to 5. Parents or caregivers are required to remain with their children throughout the session. Designed to foster socialization and early development through the universal language of music, the program is led by Claudia Calì, Assistant Professor of Music Education at Queens College.
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Food and Future 2026 – Italian Video Art Contest
The Italian Cultural Institute of New York is hosting the final evening of the third edition of “Food and Future – Italian Video Art Contest,” during which the 12 finalist short films (4 from each Academy, each approximately 3 minutes long) will be screened. The competing short films were selected by faculty representatives from the […]
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ZECCHINO D’ORO | First Time in the United States
The Italian Cultural Institute of New York is delighted to welcome, for the first time ever in the United States, the magic of Zecchino d’Oro and the Piccolo Coro dell’Antoniano, a beloved Italian tradition that has brought joy to generations of children and families for more than sixty years. For more than 60 years, Zecchino […]
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Face to Face with the Giants of the Mediterranean: Through the Lens of Alberto Luca Recchi
Giants (that seem to have emerged from myth) still swim in the Mediterranean: whales, sperm whales, and white sharks. For 40 years, Alberto Luca Recchi has been searching for them and telling the stories of expeditions, encounters, fears, failures and discoveries experienced face-to-face with the most fascinating creatures in our sea. But getting close to […]
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READING IN ITALIAN
Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are invited to take part, accompanied by an adult, in a series of weekly reading sessions in Italian, created and led by Malina Mannarino. Each session will focus on a specific theme and will include: Readings from Italian children’s literature; Guided discussions; Creative, hands-on activities to enrich the […]
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PAROLE DANZANTI (Dancing Words)
Parole danzanti (Dancing Words) is a bilingual creative movement workshop designed for children aged 2 to 5. Through dance, music, and play, it introduces young children to the Italian language in a natural and engaging way. Created and led by Arianna Stendardo Gamble, a dancer, multidisciplinary artist, and educator, the workshop takes place every other Saturday from […]
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BOOK OF THE MONTH | L’Antidoto, by Claudio Cerasa
Claudio Cerasa, editor-in-chief of the newspaper Il Foglio, presents his latest book, L’Antidoto, published by Silvio Berlusconi Editore, in conversation with Claudio Pagliara, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of New York. Description Isn’t it time to rebel? In the public debate of recent years, a perverse narrative has emerged that tends to interpret the […]
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THE COURAGE TO DREAM | Eleonora Tubaldi: Thinking Matter
For the series The Courage to Dream, Dr. Eleonora Tubaldi, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Marylandwill be in conversation with Claudio Pagliara, Director of Italian Culture Institute about the “Thinking Matter” The “Thinking matter” represents a groundbreaking area of research where materials exhibit intelligent behavior by sensing, adapting, and […]
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SOLD OUT – HIDDEN GEMS OF ITALY | Screening – Le otto montagne (The Eight Mountain)
SOLD OUT Film sreening: Le otto montagne (The Eight Mountains – 147 min.) Directed by Felix Van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch Q&A with Daniela Berta, Director of the Museo Nazionale della Montagna – CAI Torino, in conversation with Claudio Pagliara, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of New York. Film in Italian with English subtitles. Q&A […]
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