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  • Performance of the National Anthem by La Scuola d'Italia
    Life & People

    "Festa della Repubblica" in New York: Tributes, Concerts, Food and Much More

    Giada Gramanzini(June 06, 2018)
    On June 5th the Italian institutions in New York celebrated the Republic Day with some exciting events including touching tributes, good music and quality food. On this special occasion, a tree was dedicated on 690 Park Ave. to honor Italo Calvino for the 61st anniversary of The Baron in the Trees' publication
  • Actor Richard Gere in conversation with Giovanna Calvino and Director of NYU Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, Stefano Albertini. Photo by Shushu Chen
    Art & Culture

    Richard Gere Embodies the Compassion of Italo Calvino

    N. C.(October 26, 2017)
    Hosted by New York University’s Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, Richard Gere, the award-winning Hollywood actor, performed a reading from Italo Calvino’s new English adaptation of 'The Baron in the Trees.' After the lecture the popular actor commented on the book and on his passion for Italian writer Italo Calvino, in conversation with Stefano Albertini, Director of Casa Italiana, and Calvino's daughter, Giovanna Calvino.
  • Art & Culture

    Calvino: The Memo of Quickness

    Joelle Grosso(February 16, 2017)
    Paola Antonelli and Maria Popova recently met up at the Italian Cultural Institute as part of their new series of events in honor of the incredible Italian writer, Italo Calvino.
  • Italian writer, screenwriter and journalist, Domenico Starnone
    Facts & Stories

    My American Journey

    Anna Lawton(January 19, 2017)
    At the end of his teaching term at Georgetown University, Domenico Starnone talks to us about his experience in the U.S. and what he learned from his students.
  • Rock guitarist Simon Hanes
    Art & Culture

    Tredici Bacci and the Obsession of Italian Soundtrack Music

    Natasha Lardera(January 05, 2017)
    On Tuesday, January 10th, Tredici Bacci will be playing a showcase at The Standard East Village Penthouse (25 Cooper Square). The concert, which is free of charge, has already been defined “an Italian soundtrack-obsessed evening of music” led by a 28 year old classical composer and punk rock guitarist named Simon Hanes. Simon’s obsessed with all things Morricone, Spaghetti Western, and classic Italian film soundtracks from the 1960’s/1970’s.
  • Events: Reports

    Marta Mondelli and Italian Theater in New York

    Natasha Lardera(September 10, 2015)
    Mondelli studied acting and also graduated in Ancient History at the University of Bologna. She has been acting professionally since 2002 and moved to New York in 2002 where she now writes and acts. New York is a place that matches her energy and her love for challenges. She is now working on her upcoming play: Toscana.
  • Art & Culture

    Calvino's Letters: Insight into the Mind of Italy's Novelist

    Natasha Lardera(November 27, 2013)
    "Italo Calvino: Letters, 1941-1985" (Princeton University Press, 2013), was presented at NYU's Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimo in a special program developed by Calvino's daughter, Giovanna Calvino. The 650 letters are filled with insights about Calvino's writing and that of others; about Italian, American, English, and French literature; about literary criticism and literature in general; and about culture and politics.