Primo Levi and the Memory of the Offense
The three-part lecture series, “”Primo Levi and the Memory of the Offense” by Prof. Ralph Williams with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and the Holocaust Memorial Center will begin on September 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For further information on the event, please select the following […]
Read more2016 Cleveland Italian Film Festival
The Cleveland Italian Film Festival will be held starting on Septembre 22nd to October 13th, 2016, showcasing award winning films from Italy, and is presented under the sponsorship of the Consulate of Italy in Detroit and the Honorary Vice Consulate of Italy in Cleveland. For further information on the event, please select the following link: […]
Read more“Parducci: The Man Who made Detroit Beautiful”
The University of Detroit, School of Architecture will be hosting the screening of “Parducci: The Man Who Made Detroit Beautiful”, on September 23rd, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A documentary of the story of an Italian immigrant who became one of our country’s top architectural sculptors. For further information on the event, please select […]
Read moreSolidarity initiatives in the United States
Please, find below two important United States-based fundraising and solidarity initiatives for the victims of the earthquake in Central Italy: Order Sons of Italy in America – Earthquake Relief fund https://www.osia.org/secure/donate-sif National Italian American Foundation – Italian American Relief Fund http://italianamericanrelief.org/
Read moreAn evening with Sophia Loren
On September 14, from 7:00 pm 10:00 pm, at the Detroit Opera House, Sophia Loren will treat fans to a night of storytelling, presenting scenes from her films and answering questions from the audience. The event was organized by the Andiamo restaurants, the Detroit Opera House,and WJR radio. For further details and for reservations, please, […]
Read moreCommemoration for the Victims of the Adrian Train Wreck
On September 24, 2016, starting at 1:00 pm, in the city of Adrian, there will be a memorial ceremony for the victims of the 1901 train wreck. The ceremony will take place at the Oakwood cemetery and will include a religious commemoration and the unveiling of a monument for the Italian victims. The event is […]
Read moreEarthquake in Central Italy – Slow Food Initiative: A Future for Amatrice
The Slow Food movement has launched an international solidarity campaign to support the people affected by the earthquake that struck central Italy on August 24, 2016. Slow Food is calling on restaurateurs around the world, particularly those who prepare traditional Italian cuisine, to put pasta all’Amatriciana on their menu for a year, and to donate […]
Read moreBook of Condolence for the Victims of the Earthquake in Central Italy
A book of condolence is available at the Consulate of Italy in Detroit in memory of the victims of the August 24 earthquake in Central Italy. You can sign it on Tuesday, August 30, from 9 am to 12 pm, and Wednesday, August 31, from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to […]
Read moreEarthquake in Central Italy – Donations and solidarity initiatives
To send monetary donations to assist people affected by the earthquake, please see the information below regarding the bank accounts that Regional Administrations and Institutions have opened to collect donations: A) Regions – LAZIO REGION: Bank Account Name: Regione Lazio per Amatrice e Accumoli IBAN: IT 60 P 02008 05255 000104428939 BIC/SWIFT: UNCRITMM More information […]
Read moreEarthquake in Central Italy – Donate to the Italian Red Cross
If you want to make a donation to the Italian Red Cross for the earthquake of Amatrice, Rieti and Central Italy: REASON FOR PAYMENT: “Terremoto Centro Italia”E-MAIL: aiuti@cri.itPHONE NUMBER: 06.5510IBAN: IT40F0623003204000030631681BIC/SWIFT: CRPPIT2P086(BIC/SWIFT for foreign bank transfers: CRPPIT2P086) Online donations can be made at:https://www.cri.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/31392 Link to the English language donation page:https://www.cri.it/flex/FixedPages/IT/DonaOra.php/L/EN/IDCausale/36/Importo/10/AltroImporto/-/Dona/Donate%20now/BL/KnBhZ2VzL1NlcnZlQkxPQi5waHAvU1VfL2hvbWU%3D/X/1?uniq=698ae29f457b13828b4e6f17d993dc99
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