Sotto una buona stella (Under a lucky star): Chef Caterina Ceraudo
Come and enjoy Sotto una buona stella (Under a lucky star), the outstanding dinner events featuring some of the best chefs from Italy. On Wednesday, February21, experience the exceptional cuisine of Michelin-starred Chef Caterina Ceraudo of Dattilo Restaurant, located in Crotone, Calabria, in the centre of the Ceraudo family vineyards and 1,200-year-old olive grove, as […]
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“MAMMA: In the Meantime” a photographic tale by Tony Luciani
MAMMA: In the Meantime a powerful photographic tale on an extraordinary and unconventional relationship between the artist and his muse. Tony and his ninety-four-year-old mother Elia embark on a journey of discovery where art becomes the perfect medium to express the grief and wonders of living with Dementia. Elia’s powerful features, wearing with pride the […]
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Punch And I: Festa di Carnevale – Mardis Gras Party Commedia dell’Arte
Experience Pulcinella’s irreverent antics, as he ponders about life, death, food, love and his childhood in the “old country.” Dora Award-winning performer, Adam Paolozza, explores his roots embodying the mischievous Pulcinella (ancestor of Mr. Punch), a mask which comes from the Campania region in Italy, from where Paolozza’s own family hails. The evening will include […]
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Maria Laura Mosco and Pietro Pirani present The Concept of Resistance in Italy
Dr Maria Laura Mosco and Dr Pietro Pirani present The Concept of Resistance in Italy: Multidisciplinary Perspectives, (London; Lanham, Maryland: Rowman and Littlefield International), an inspiring and multidisciplinary book on the concept of resistance in Italy from the onset of Fascism to today’s philosophical discourse. The multidisciplinary scope allows for an historical, philosophical and artistic […]
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At the movies with L’Altra Italia: screening of “Partners in Crime”
Gilles is suffering from amnesia as the result of a mysterious accident. He returns to his wife of fifteen years, a stranger to himself. What did their married life used to be like? From what she’s telling him, he tries to piece together what their relationship was like. Can Gilles be sure he is the […]
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A talk with Massimo Mottura, President of Campari in Canada
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT The Istituto italiano di cultura and Bocconi Alumni Association are pleased to present a talk by Massimo Mottura, President of Campari in Canada. Massimo has studied and worked in many countries and joined Gruppo Campari in 2000. Mr. Mottura’s responsibilities covered many geographical locations including the Balkans, Middle […]
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Motus presents MDLSX
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura and The Theatre Centre are pleased to introduce Motus’s international sensation MDLSX to Toronto following stops at PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, Vancouver and High Performance Rodeo, Calgary. MDLSX is a “scandalous” theatrical trip that Silvia Calderoni – after 10 years with Motus – carries out with a new format […]
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Musical Inventions by Paolo Angeli
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura in collaboration with the Aga Kahn Museum is thrilled to present Paolo Angeli, musician and composer from Sardinia. “Watch, listen, and be amazed” (NPR Music) as Sardinian musician Paolo Angeli takes to the stage with his very own modified instrument: an 18-stringed hybrid of guitar, baritone, violoncello, and drums. Adorned […]
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HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY: Sceening of “THE MAESTRO” by Alexandre Valenti
On the occasion of the Holocaust Remembrance Day 2018, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura and the Consulate General of Italy in Toronto, in collaboration with Ashkenaz Festival, Italian Contemporary Film Festival, Toronto Jewish Film Foundation and Villa Charities, present the screening of “The Maestro” (Documentary, 75′ – 2016) directed by Alexander Valenti and produced by […]
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EUFF ENCORE Sunday, 28 January, 2018
The European Union Film Festival brings back the Audience Choice Award, along with two best sellers of EUFF 2017: The Citizen, Emilia and Amerika Square will play again on Sunday January 28 at Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave. Don’t miss out on your last chance to see these films. Tickets available on euffto.com ($10 […]
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