Posted in Associations, Italian culture, Italian language classes on May 2nd, 2012
In the heart of Rosebank (Staten Island, NY) is the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, located in the historic home of the inventor, Antonio Meucci. Meucci was a prolific Italian inventor, engineer, and practical chemist who is most known for developing a voice communication apparatus, precursor of the telephone, in 1857. Today the house is a museum […]
Posted in Associations on Apr 16th, 2012
The Italian American Community Center of Rochester, NY offers a wide range of interesting activities. They include dinner dances, receptions, graduations, weddings, and meetings in the Ballroom, bocce tournaments and soccer games, just to name a few. The Community Center has a library with a collection of Italian publications. The Italian language and Italian culture are being promoted […]
Posted in Organizations on Mar 1st, 2012
Italian language students in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut might be interested in checking this organization out: The Italian American Committee on Education (IACE). IACE is a New York based non-profit organization founded in 1975 for the purpose of promoting the study of the Italian language and culture within the tri-state area of New […]
Posted in Associations, Italian culture on Feb 17th, 2012
If you live in the Northern New Jersey area, you should check out this interesting organization: D’Italia Programs, a community based not for profit organization dedicated to Italian American Culture. Within the D’Italia programs you will find: The Coro d’Italia singing and dancing Ensemble established in 1932. The Scuola d’Italia (Italian School) offering culture and language […]
This weekend many Italian communities around the world will be celebrating San Gennaro (Saint Januarius), and this will give anyone an opportunity to enjoy a festive event, eat Italian food and try to practice some Italian with other festival participants. But who was San Gennaro? He was a martyr saint and Bishop of Naples during the […]
Posted in Associations on Jun 12th, 2011
Cultural House of Language Italian Meetup in Nyack, NY This is an italian group in Westchester County. Lead by a native speaker and teacher, the club welcomes beginners, intermediate, or advanced speakers. Those who are interested in the vast culture of Italy are also welcome. Come speak, learn, and practice the beautiful italian language with others […]
Posted in Associations on Jun 2nd, 2011
There is a group called Italiani all’Estero in new York. It is a meetup group for anyone who enjoys Italy, the culture, art and the language. The group offers a great opportunity to speak Italian and to meet others with an interest in Italy. Members love to travel to Italy. When they aren’t traveling they get together […]
Posted in Associations on May 4th, 2011
There are many Italian Clubs in New York, where you will meet people interested in learning and practicing the Italian language. These clubs are also great places for meeting like minded people who share a common interest and for making many new friends. The following is a partial list of Clubs that operate in the city […]
Posted in Playgroups on Apr 22nd, 2011
A playgroup in Long Island, NY, where kids can meet, play and learn/practice Italian. The perfect place for meeting other parents who are interested in teaching Italian to their children and who think they would benefit from having them in a language immersion situation. Join the group here: http://www.meetup.com/Long-Island-Italian-Playgroup/ Incontra genitori e bambini che […]
Posted in Associations on Nov 17th, 2010
The American Italian Heritage Association seeks through its newsletter, cultural programs, activities, projects, outreach, etc. to enhance, highlight, and extend the Italian heritage, history and culture to the public. The association strives to educate and preserve the Italian heritage and cultural traditions. http://www.aiha-albany.org/
Browse a selection of books for Italian language students and bilingual children here.
