Consul General of Italy

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Artistic Director Jacqulyn Buglisi and Buglisi Dance Theatre are honored to be welcomed back by Lincoln Center for a fifth presentation of the transcendent '9/11 Table of Silence,' a public tribute to 9/11 and prayer for peace, conceived and choreographed by Jacqulyn Buglisi in collaboration with Italian visual artist Rossella Vasta. The tribute will take place Friday September 11, beginning at 8:15 AM and concluding at 8:46 AM, the moment when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower.

Roberto Bolle and Friends was a special evening of dance featuring international Ballet Stars. Roberto Bolle, principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre and Ètoile of La Scala in Milan acted as both artistic director and star as he danced alongside the world's top dancers performing pas de deux and solos from both classic and modern ballets. New York City Center was packed and Roberto Bolle performed to resounding applause. Check out the photos below!

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced 2013 as the 'Year of Italian Culture' in the United States. Atlanta arts institutions have joined in the celebration and will host events throughout the Fall that highlight everything from Italian music to Renaissance and Baroque images of Rome to Italy's best exports, wine and design. Harmonie Universelle, The Atlanta Opera, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Michael C. Carlos Museum, and Museum of Design Atlanta offer visitors a chance to experience Italy's rich culture and history.

Atmosphere at the opening night reception of Bernardo Bertolucci at The Museum of Modern Art on December 15, 2010 in New York City.

Author, Designer, and President of Save Venice, Inc. Matthew White will be feted by a room full of friends, including co-hosts The Hon. Francesco Mario Talo', Consul General of Italy and Suzanne Slesin (Publisher, Pointed Leaf Press), along with Sherie Rene Scott, Doug Wright, Dick Scanlan and many more.