Award Ceremony | SuperBook Finalists: Mallamo & Marasco
The day has come. After months of antisipation, SuperBook reaches its final chapter. Two writers, two remarkable books, one prize: tonight, the winner pf the first edition of the prize of prizes will be announsed in New York Welcome Remarks Claudio Pagliara, Director, Italian Cultural Institute of New York Innocenzo Cipolletta, President, Italian Publishers Association […]
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PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE – Out of Italy: Recent Trends in Italian Literature
Publishers, traslators, writers, academics and book lovers are invited to attend the conference Out of Italy: Recent Trends in Italian Literature and the Publication and Promotion of Italian Authors in the United States. The presence of leading figures from the Italian publishing world—Innocenzo Cipolletta, Giuseppe Iannaccone, and Luciano Lanna—together with prominent American publishers, including Michael […]
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SOLD OUT- HIGH NOTES I Erica Piccotti (Cello)- Leonardo Pierdomenico (Piano)
SOLD OUT HIGH NOTES A New Generation of Italian Musicians Erica Piccotti, cello Leonardo Pierdomenico, piano perform: M. Castelnuovo-Tedesco: I nottambuli, Variazioni fantastiche op. 47 S. Barber: Sonata Op. 6 in C minor for cello and piano I. Allegro ma non troppo II. Adagio III. Allegro appassionato Enrico Scaccaglia (1989): New work for cello and piano (2026), World premiere performance […]
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MUSICALISINASCE
Musicalisinasce is a program descigned for children aged 0 to 5. Parents or caregivers are required to remain with their children throughout the session. Designed to forster 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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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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That day … 25 years later
9/11, the day that changed the world, 25 years after. PROGRAM: Screening of an excerpt from Quel giorno (That Day), a documentary by Claudio Pagliara originally broadcast on Speciale TG1 on September 5, 2021, to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. (To watch the full documentary, click here.) The screening will be followed by a […]
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SOLD OUT — HIDDEN GEMS OF ITALY | Screening – Le città di pianura (The last One for the Road)
SOLD OUT Film screening: Le città di pianura (The Last One for the Road – 100’) by Francesco Sossai. Q&A following the screening: Giacomo Papi, writer and journalist, in conversation with Claudio Pagliara, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute Movie with English subtitles, Q&A in English SYNOPSIS Winner of the 2026 David di Donatello Awards […]
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CONCERT | Enrico Granafei: HarmoNY in the Big Apple
HarmoNY in the big apple A journey through sound, culture, and innovation. This special evening celebrates the music of Enrico Granafei, an artist whose path bridges classical tradition, jazz improvisation, and bold experimentation. From Italy to New York, and through his studies at the Manhattan School of Music with Toots Thielemans, Granafei has shaped a […]
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INKWAVES – Nicola Lagioia on Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Wednesday June 24, 2026 6:00 PM Nicola Lagioia on Gilead by Marilynne Robinson in conversation Claudio Pagliara We are pleased to host Nicola Lagioia at the Institute as one of the most important voices in contemporary Italian literature and culture. His presence is especially meaningful not only because of his literary achievements, but also […]
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PANEL | 250 Years of American Dream
The 250th anniversary of the United States comes at a time when transatlantic relations are facing significant challenges. Anti-American sentiment has resurfaced in parts of Europe, while many Americans have grown increasingly skeptical of the European model. Yet moments of tension and misunderstanding have recurred throughout the long history of the Atlantic alliance. What can […]
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