Vesuvius Ensemble: Easter Procession
Concert On Good Friday, many devoted communities in Southern Italy still walk along an ancient footpath toward a holy sanctuary, singing powerful melodies along the way. In this special Good Friday performance, the Vesuvius Ensemble will take you along a sacred musical journey, offering both traditional and composed music which considers the sacred mysteries of […]
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Sanremo Giovani World Tour 2019 | Toronto
Winners of this year’s prestigious Sanremo Giovani song contest will give their only North American date during a world tour which will take them to Tunis, Tokyo, Sydney, Buenos Aires, Toronto, Barcelona and Brussels. The tour is promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and RAI (Italian National Radio and TV […]
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At the movies with L’Altra Italia: screening of “The Place”
Movie A mysterious man sits everyday at the same table of the same restaurant, continuously receiving visitors. Each of his clients wants something, driven by a deep desire, a desire that is difficult to realize, if not impossible. There is however a price to pay for his services. Because the choices and the consequences concern […]
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“Leonardo’s Last Supper”: interactive show by DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT)
“Leonardo’s Last Supper” (“L’ultima cena di Leonardo”), is a new interactive show created by internationally acclaimed theatre company DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT). Performed at a secret and unexpected location in the Columbus Centre, “Leonardo’s Last Supper” is half-theatrical presentation and half-immersive dining experience inspired by the masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci, in commemoration of the 500th […]
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Pianist and composer Arrigo Cappelletti and Juno award-winning vocalist Sienna Dahlen play at the Jazz Bistro
Italian pianist and composer Arrigo Cappelletti and Juno award-winning vocalist Sienna Dahlen play at the Jazz Bistro April 9 | 8pm 251 Victoria St, Toronto | Tickets at the door Inspired by John Lewis, Lennie Tristano, Bill Evans, Paul Bley, for several years Arrigo Cappelletti found the ideal dimension to express his free, intense, elegant jazz […]
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Arrigo Cappelletti in concert at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler – BC
Italian pianist and composer Arrigo Cappelletti plays at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler – BC April 6 | 9pm 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC Inspired by John Lewis, Lennie Tristano, Bill Evans, Paul Bley, for several years Arrigo Cappelletti found the ideal dimension to express his free, intense, elegant jazz in a Trio with piano. […]
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Painting with Style: Italian Fashion through Art
lecture series – Sebastiano Bazzichetto Friday, March 29 | 10 am-12pm Friday, April 5 | 10am-12pm For many centuries, clothes have epitomized the social representation of power, wealth, knowledge and religious belief. Fashion is still one of the key elements of Italian culture worldwide. Sebastiano Bazzichetto presents a two-lecture series on Italian fashion throughout the […]
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European Book Club 2019: Dates and Titles
Book Club 2019: Dates and Titles The European Book Club aims to introduce Canadians to European books and authors by crossing over cultures and allowing readers to discover modern European authors and their works. March 28: Palomar by Italo Calvino, presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura at the Alliance Française Toronto (24 Spadina Rd.) […]
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Screening of “Shores of Light”
Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30pm Sala Caboto Ballroom, Villa Colombo Toronto 40 Playfair Avenue, Toronto – Free admission The untold story of warmth and compassion as seen in the Jewish refugee camps in Puglia, Italy from 1947-1947. Documentary screening followed by a conversation with interviewer Giorgio Tinelli, who was born and raised in Salento, […]
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TAKING CARE IN ARCHITECTURE – Lecture by Simone Sfriso – TAMassociati
“Taking Care”, is a vision of architecture in the service of the community presented by the Italian architect Simone Sfriso on the occasion of the Italian Design Day. Architecture concentrated on society can curb marginalization and exclusion and become a driving force for new visions, a powerful medium for communicating, an instrument through which many […]
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