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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
EVENTI
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Philadelphia Testimonial Dinner
June 25th
 
Philadelphia, Pa.
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Cocktail Reception
September 17th
 
Miami, Florida
Save the Date
 
 
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NIAF 51st Anniversary Gala
October 17th
 
Washington, D.C.
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SALA STAMPA
NIAF News
 
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Following Years of NIAF Advocacy, Historic Columbus Circle Fountain Flows Again in Washington, D.C.
 
NIAF has been a committed advocate for this important restoration for years, working closely with the Embassy of Italy and supporting the Trust for the National Mall and the National Park Foundation in their private fundraising efforts to bring this landmark back to life.
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NIAF Presents €100,000 to Cyclone Harry Victims at Milan Gala, Received by Vice Presidents of the Italian Parliament
 
Legendary filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore among four fonored at Palazzo Mezzanotte as Foundation celebrates 80 years of the Italian Republic, America’s 250th Anniversary, and 165 Years of U.S.–Italy diplomatic relations.
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NIAF and Centro Studi Americani Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen U.S.-Italy Ties
 
NIAF and the Centro Studi Americani (CSA) signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at further strengthening the cultural, academic and institutional ties between the United States and Italy.
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NIAF in the News
 
 
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ANSA: The fountain dedicated to Christopher Columbus has been restored in Washington
 
 
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Cinecitta’ News: Giuseppe Tornatore premiato a Milano al Gala NIAF
 
 
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Il Giornale: Bozzetti premiato da Niaf per il suo impegno per la promozione dell’Italia
 
 
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L’Eco del Sud: 100 mila euro per Niscemi dalla NIAF, Mulè “Ancora una volta dimostrano il loro grande cuore per la Sicilia”
 
 
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AUGURI
Member Spotlight
 
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Niko Vitacco
 
Auguri to NIAF member Niko Vitacco — writer, producer, and actor — is bringing an Italian American story to the screen with Guys Night, an independent feature film rooted in his upbringing as one of three boys raised by a single father in the Chicago suburbs during the 1980s. The film explores family, resilience, and the enduring legacy of Italian American fatherhood. Auguri, Niko — learn more and support the project at GuysNightMovie.com and Givebutter.com/GuysNight.
 
AMICI
Sponsor Spotlight
 
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Martingale Risk
 
NIAF business member Martingale Risk is an Italian financial consulting firm that, since 2009, has recovered more than €310 million in losses and fees on behalf of clients — helping businesses restore operations and avoid bankruptcy proceedings. Recognized by the Financial Times FT1000 and featured in major outlets including Il Sole 24 Ore and La Repubblica, Martingale Risk has earned a reputation as one of Europe's fastest-growing firms in its sector. Want your business to be featured next? Want your business to be featured next? Become a Corporate or Small Business Member today!

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COMUNITA'
Italian American Happenings & Resources
 
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"Primavera" at Open Roads: New Italian Cinema
 
June 3: NOIAW invites film lovers to a screening of Primavera at Open Roads: New Italian Cinema at Lincoln Center — opera director Damiano Michieletto's acclaimed debut feature, winner of four David di Donatello Awards and making its New York premiere. The film follows the improbable relationship between a young orphan violin virtuoso and Antonio Vivaldi in 18th-century Venice, in Italian with English subtitles. Following the screening, join fellow attendees for a light meal at The Smith on Broadway and 63rd St.
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Enrico Caruso: From Naples to New York
 
The Italian Cultural Institute of New York opens Enrico Caruso: From Naples to New York on June 5 at 6:00 PM — an evening celebrating the legendary Neapolitan tenor whose voice helped bring Italian opera into the American mainstream. The program features a film screening and conversation on Caruso's artistic legacy, followed by the opening of a rare photographic and audio exhibition drawn from historical documents and original recordings. The exhibition remains open through August 31.
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Italian Women, Mothers of the Italian Republic
 
On June 11 at 5:30 PM, the Italian Cultural Institute of New York and NOIAW's Greater New York Region host "Italian Women, Mothers of the Italian Republic" — a panel discussion marking the 80th anniversary of Italian women gaining the right to vote, exploring their pivotal role in the birth of the Italian Republic through the lens of resilience, dignity, and the enduring relevance of their story today. Panelists include historian Molly Tambor, author and journalist Maria Laurino, and theater director Laura Caparrotti, moderated by Carolina Spera. The event is free; registration is required.
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Business Forum Italy-US in Miami
 
The Italy US Business, Investment, Science and Innovation Forum takes place June 22, 2026, at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami, Florida — bringing together Italian and American leaders across frontier technologies, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, and creative industries. Organized by the Italian Trade Agency and Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this is a must-attend for anyone invested in Italy-US business ties.
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Roman Art in the Time of Trajan in St. Louis
 
Majestic marble sculptures and vivid frescoes, along with mosaics, glass vessels, and bronze artifacts, vividly chronicle life at the height of Rome’s empire in Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan.
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