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Opening ceremony in honor of the father of modern astronomy, Galileo Galilei. Telescopes outside the Marina Academic Center will be available for viewing with guided imagery. Followed by music, singers and refreshments.

Admission:  free; open to the public

Pope Celestine V led the Church for only a few months before he resigned, but his decision to choose his conscience over worldly power had enormous resonance. From Dante to Ignazio Silone, writers have been fascinated by a figure whose life seems to epitomize the contradictions of the Middle Ages, a time of holiness
and intrigue, of celestial longings and brutal realities.

Admission:  free; open to the public

The Italian American Club at Queens College has a long and vibrant history. Learn more about the club, their planned activities at this informational meeting and recruitment drive. 

Admission:  free

Documentary by Peter Miller narrates the story of the trial, conviction and execution of Sacco and Vanzetti, two highly publicized Italian Americans in the early 1900s.

Admission:  free; open to the public

An innovator of poetry and performance, John Giorno’s career spans 50 years and is intertwined with contemporaries such as Andy Warhol, William S. Burroughs, and Brion Gysin.

Admission:  free; open to the public

Opening ceremony to celebrate Columbus Week Celebrations (through October 17).

Artistic direction by Antonio Ciacca and Todd Barkan

 Production by Twinsmusic Enterprises Co. G.Magri'

Many wonderful artists from both Italy and USA will participate in this event as performers and representatives of Italian jazz summer events. This event is co-produced by two institutions: the Italian Cultural Institute and Jazz at Lincoln Center. There will be 9 concerts in 2 different locations: Italian Cultural Institute and Dizzy's Coca Cola.