READING IN ITALIAN
đź“š Reading in Italian (Ages 6–12) will begin again on January 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM. We are excited to welcome you back!You can RSVP at the link below. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are invited to participate in weekly sessions featuring a curated selection of Italian books. Each session focuses on a […]
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BOOK of the MONTH | La scossa globale by M. Molinari
“La scossa globale” by Maurizio Molinari The author presents his latest book, “La scossa globale”, Rizzoli editions In conversation with Charles A. Kupchan Professor of International Affairs, Georgetown University Moderated by Claudio Pagliara Director ICI-NY Trump’s return to the White House sends shockwaves across the globe, with cascading repercussions for the […]
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BOOK CLUB – Monthly reading
BOOK CLUB The reading of this month will be The Book of Homes by Andrea Bajani Andrea Bajani’s most recent novel, translated from the Italian by Elizabeth Harris, takes as its structure a list of seventy-eight “homes” (repeats allowed), each the title and premise of a brief chapter. The book flits between years, between […]
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“Reading with Cookies” – Little Chefs in the Making | Saturday, Dec. 13
“Reading with Cookies” – Little Chefs in the Making On Saturday, December 13 at 10AM Special event for kids of all ages and their parents After the “Reading in Italian” lesson, Chef Rosanna Di Michele will teach you how to make cookies (and of course all of you are going to enjoy them) […]
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“Libiam ne’ lieti calici” | Music and a toast!
“Libiam ne’ lieti calici” Arias in which wine is the protagonist, sung by bass Maurizio Muraro This will be followed by the presentation of the book The Spirit of Opera written by Mariantonella Volpe and Maurizio Muraro A fitting conclusion to the evening: a toast — with panettone! — offered by the ICI to […]
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“MoMa and CinecittĂ present: Carlo Rambaldi” | Panel discussion
On the occasion of MoMa and CinecittĂ present: Carlo Rambaldi Panel discussion with Daniela Rambaldi President of the Carlo Rambaldi Foundation (and daughter of the artist) Mike Marino award-winning make-up, prosthetic, special effects designer, founder of Prosthetic Renaissance Moderated by Claudio Pagliara Director Italian Cultural Institute in New York 7:00 PM Holiday Reception with prosecco […]
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“Reading in Italian” – a new series for young readers | Saturday, Dec. 6
“Reading in Italian” – a new series for young readers On Saturday, December 6 at 10AM we continue our meetings with Reading in Italian, 2025–2026 edition, a new series of engaging sessions designed to introduce children to Italian literature and culture 📚 Reading in Italian (Ages 6–12) Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are […]
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“Musicali si Nasce” – Monthly Sessions | December 6
🎵 Musicali si Nasce (Ages 0–6) For our youngest audience, the Institute also presents Musicali si Nasce, a monthly musical experience for children aged 0 to 6. This program is designed to foster early socialization and development through the universal language of music. Led by Claudia Calì, Assistant Professor of Music Education at Queens College, the sessions encourage participation […]
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THE COURAGE TO DREAM | “We Are All Stardust” – A talk by Dr. Gioia Rau
The Courage to Dream series We Are All Stardust from the stars and exoplanets to humanity’s future in space A talk by Dr. Gioia Rau cross-sector space leader and astrophysicist What links the heart of a star to the calcium in our bones, the technologies we use every day, and the major decisions we […]
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“Il Bel Canto nella Belle Époque” | Concert
Il Bel Canto nella Belle Époque Teatro Nuovo Music by Gounod, Pinsuti, Arditi, Campana and Puccini Tenor Matthew Greenblatt will perform the Gounod cycle, and soprano Brooklyn Snow will complement it with music by three Italians who had a Parisian presence, plus a reminder of Puccini’s beloved Parisian opera La bohème, composed in 1895 near […]
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