Covid-19 HELP ITALY / AIUTIAMO L’ITALIA: Fundraising campaign to support the Italian Red Cross efforts
As COVID-19 continues its devastating spread across Italy, a heartbreaking reality is setting in. The human and economic impact of this pandemic is being felt across the country, and the needs are great – especially for the most vulnerable. We are fighting hard against this pandemic, but we also need your help! This is why […]
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CANCELLED: Concerti in Galleria Concert Series: “Passio”. The Mater Dolorosa in Popular Tradition with Vesuvius Ensemble
THIS CONCERT (APRIL 5) HAS BEEN CANCELLED Villa Charities, with the support of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, presents Concerti in Galleria, a new concert series featuring renowned musicians performing a brilliant array of musical genres including opera, chamber music and more, all held in the beautiful Joseph D.Carrier Art Gallery. “Passio”: The Mater […]
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CANCELLED: The Power Plant Film Series “Italian Colonial Cinema”: Appunti per un’Orestiade Africana (Notes Towards an African Orestes)
THIS SCREENING (MARCH 31) HAS BEEN CANCELLED The Italian Fascist leader Benito Mussolini aimed to establish an Italian empire in Africa. In 1935, Mussolini provoked a political dispute with Abyssinian (modern Ethiopian) Emperor, Haile Selassie, as justification for a military invasion. While there was international outrage, there was no military action taken against […]
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POSTPONED: Futurism in the Twenty-first Century: New Directions in Futurism Studies
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The Department of Italian Studies at the University of Toronto, in collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, present a conference on futurism in the twenty-first century. Northrop Frye CentreVictoria College – University of Toronto73 Queen’s Park Cres. E. | Building 515 March 28, 2020 […]
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POSTPONED: Tarantella Experience with Lucia Scarabino: The Ritual of Pizzica Dance and Tarantella del Gargano
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Lucia Scarabino has toured the world performing numerous times for the famous La Notte della Taranta festival and has taught workshops in her homeland and abroad. Monday, March 23 | 7:00pmColumbus Centre | 901 Lawrence Ave. W.FREE EVENT | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WORKSHOP: Come learn […]
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POSTPONED — Pilar in Concert at the University Club of Toronto
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Blessed with a superb voice, a confident stage presence, a sense of humour and an obvious passion for her art, Pilar is that rare artist able to connect with audiences at every level. She sings in four languages, mixing jazz, fok, pop and classical Italian song. At […]
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POSTPONED: Bocconi Alumni Toronto: Andrea Pugliese – Sales and Marketing Director, Bolton BG Canada
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Bocconi Alumni Toronto is pleased to invite you to join Andrea Pugliese – Sales and Marketing Director at Bolton BG Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of the Bolton Group – a leading Italian Manufacturer of Consumer Goods that has built an outstanding portfolio of over 50 well-known […]
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CANCELLED: AZURE Talks: Luca Nichetto in Toronto for Italian Design Day
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED On the occasion of Italian Design Day AZURE Talks and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura present Luca Nichetto Tuesday, March 24 | 6:30 to 8:30pm George Brown College | Waterfront Campus51 Dockside Drive | Room 237 TICKETS: $25 + HST CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS A juror for the […]
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ONLINE CONCERT: Debora Petrina
TO WATCH THE RECORDING OF THE CONCERT, CLICK HERE Singer, pianist, composer and dancer, Debora Petrina presents a live concert streaming via the Art Centre at the University of Padova. She will be performing some of her unreleased compositions, including what she has branded an “exorcism song”, dedicated to these “strange days”, titled Barbastrillo (bat, […]
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POSTPONED: European Book Club 2020: “Il Principe” by Niccolò Machiavelli
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE “Il Principe di Machiavelli: A Book for all Seasons?” As part of the European Book Club 2020 series, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura will host a discussion with Dr. Franco Gallippi on the book “Il Principe” by Niccolò Machiavelli. Thursday, March 19 | 6:30pmIstituto Italiano di Cultura496 […]
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