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Growing Expectations for the Gala Italia

The presence important Italian wine producers will give an even greater appeal to GALA ITALIA—the longest running promotional event for Italian wines in the U.S.—and stimulate the interest of the American wine press. Guests will have the opportunity to taste the same special wines that were donated to the Ambassadors of the Member Nations of the UN Security Council and pair them with a carefully constructed menu that highlights the characteristics of the wines.

Fiorella Mannoia. "La Combattente" at the Town Hall

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Fiorella Mannoia, the female voice of Italian song, the "singer’s singer" will take the Manhattan stage on Friday, February 23rd at Town Hall. In this long-awaited Stateside appearance, the audience will be treated to Mannoia’s interpretations of the songbook that has accompanied fans of Italian music for over two generations. This special event also serves as the wrap-up of The Combattente Tour, a string of exactly 100 live dates through Italy’s most prestigious theaters as well as European capitals, in support of the artist’s latest platinum album release. The Town Hall concert caps off a whirlwind year of activity for Fiorella Mannoiaincluding her fifth return to the Italian nation's renowned Sanremo Festival.

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Short Italian Tales #13 - Iena Cruz

Following his passion for graffiti, Federico Massa (aka Iena Cruz) left Milan to become a part of Brooklyn's street art scene. We follow Cruz from his home and studio to gallery and get a chance to see the artist at work as he does a live mural painting in the streets of Bushwick. http://www.ienacruz.com/ http://shop.lowbrowartique.com/ Produced by Letizia Airos Directed by Valerio Ciriaci Filmed and Edited by Valerio Ciriaci Music by Alessio Lottero As seen on i-ItalyTV Every Sunday @1pm airing on NYC Life (Channel 25) Visit us at http://www.iitaly.org

Short Italian Tales #13 - Iena Cruz

Short italian Tales #12 - Alberto Baudo

Journalist, filmmaker and entrepreneur Alberto Baudo is living proof that there is no place like New York for reinventing yourself. He takes us on a tour through Williamsburg and Red Hook, showing us two of his new business ventures: Fabbrica and Recycle Brooklyn. Produced by Letizia Airos Directed by Valerio Ciriaci Filmed and Edited by Valerio Ciriaci Music by Kevin MacLeod As seen on i-ItalyTV Every Sunday @1pm airing on NYC Life (Channel 25) Visit us at http://www.iitaly.org

Short Italian Tales #11 - Antoinette LaVecchia

In this episode we join actress Antoinette LaVecchia behind the scenes of "I Loved, I lost, I made Spaghetti", a most Italian tale of love and food. On the first day of rehearsal, LaVecchia recalls the experiences that have let her here, from an immigrant's daughter to the stages of New York. Produced by Letizia Airos Directed by Valerio Ciriaci Filmed and Edited by Valerio Ciriaci Music by Kevin MacLeod As seen on i-ItalyTV Every Sunday @1pm airing on NYC Life (Channel 25) Visit us at http://www.iitaly.org

Short Italian Tales #6 - Alberto Zamperla

Coney Island's Luna Park has brought new life to the famed New York boardwalk since 2010. Alberto Zamperla, from Vicenza, Italy, turned Coney Island around by developing an amusement park with rides of Italian design. Here's a look at how a day at the park is for him. Directed by Valerio Ciriaci Produced by Letizia Airos Production Coordinator: Angela Manzolillo Interview by Letizia Airos Filmed and Edited by Valerio Ciriaci Music by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) As seen on i-ItalyTV Every Sunday @1pm airing on NYC Life (Channel 25) Visit us at http://www.iitaly.org