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On the Way to the Festival…
A series of engaging prelude events leading up to the Festival of Italian Creativity in Boston, designed to build excitement and immerse audiences in Italian culture before the main event week from November 14-22. These carefully curated experiences will span several weeks, featuring intimate art exhibits, film screenings, music performances, and interactive workshops across the city. Each event will highlight a unique facet of Italy’s rich heritage—from classical and contemporary art to cutting-edge innovations in science and design. Visitors will have the chance to interact with renowned Italian creators, network with industry leaders, and gain exclusive insights into the world of Italian craftsmanship and creativity. This journey will not only connect the community with the diverse offerings of Italian culture but also set the stage for the grand celebrations to come during the official festival week, culminating in the much-anticipated gala at the SoWa Power Station.
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APERITIVO SPORTIVO
09/16/2024

“Aperitivo sportivo” on the occasion of the Italian Sport Day in the World! Discovering @sowahealthwellness, a brand new gym fully equipped with @technogym equipment, the leading Italian company in the sector and an example of Italian innovation and creativity!
Thank you very much to the Nicosia family (@gtiproperties) for the hospitality and congratulations on the beautiful facility in the heart of Boston! Celebrating Boston Capital of Italian Creativity 2024!

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BASILICATA NEW ITALIAN WONDER
09/09/2024

Basilicata: Italy’s New Hidden Gem! I’m thrilled and proud to have hosted the presentation of Basilicata’s natural, historical, and artistic treasures during Boston’s year as the Capital of Italian Creativity. From Maratea to Matera, it’s a journey filled with passion and flavors through one of Italy’s true wonders! Many thanks to Antonio Nicoletti, Director of the Tourism Promotion Agency, and to ENIT!
ENIT – Agenzia Nazionale del Turismo e Regione Basilicata

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LIVE JAZZ CONCERT “PAOLO FRESU & URI CAINE”

09/04/2024

Paolo Fresu and Uri Caine! We are proud to have celebrated Italian creativity in music with this incredible concert! A heartfelt thank you to Berklee College of Music for the wonderful hospitality, which allowed us to bring these fantastic artists to Boston, following their performances in Washington and Miami!

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The Italians Who Invented the World

06/13/2024THE ITALIANS WHO INVENTED THE WORLD

Fascinating lecture by Prof. David Salomoni from the University for Foreigners of Siena at the Boston Public Library. A unique opportunity to celebrate Italian inventiveness and creativity through the stories of incredible and visionary mathematicians, cartographers, humanists, and translators who reshaped the world, leaving an indelible mark on history. Celebrating Boston, Capital of Italian Creativity 2024!

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Festa Nazionale 2024!

National Day 2024! Celebrating the 78th anniversary of the Italian Republic in the year of Boston Capital of Italian Creativity in the world! Beautiful event held at Northeastern University!

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Bandierai degli Uffizi

05/30/2024-05/31/2024

Italian National Day 2024 – Bandierai degli Uffizi, the official flags waivers of Florence and of the historic Florentine football! Thank you so much for the shows in Boston and Springfield! Exceptional opportunity to celebrate together Boston Capital of Italian Creativity 2024! 

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Genius and tradition to celebrate Boston Capital of Italian Creativity 2024!
05/29/2024-05/31/2024

Italian National Day 2024 – Parma UNESCO Creative City for Gastronomy! Thank you very much to Chef Mario Marini, Ambassador of ALMA, the School of Italian Culinary Arts, for the fantastic menu of the National Day event, for the show-cooking and the masterclass! A warm thank you also to Northeastern Dining for the exceptional support and to Vettii, top design Italian kitchens for the wonderful hospitality.

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Made in Italy Day

04/23/2024

Made in Italy Day! Celebrated at the Consulate General in collaboration with IFDA (International Furnishing Design Association), ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) and New England Magazine, and kick-off of Boston Design Week! Beautiful event full of Italian excellence, with the participation of renowned brands such as VETTii, Minotti, Dolce&Gabbana and Cumar. Creativity, design, culture and tradition fused in a perfect union, winning over the American public. Celebrating Boston Capital of Italian Creativity!

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Giovanni Caccamo “Youth and the Future”
04/17/2024

Boston Capital of Italian Creativity! Giovanni Caccamo presents Manifesto for Change in Boston! The Sicilian singer-songwriter, winner of Sanremo Giovani 2015 and Unesco Youth Ambassador, met with students from Berklee College of Music, Harvard and Wellesley College to promote his “Manifesto for Change” project; he dialogued with them on the theme of creativity in music and the future of our planet, inviting them to provide input of ideas for the drafting of the Manifesto for Change. Many thanks to Prof. Stefano Marchese of Berklee for his assistance! Celebrating Boston Capital of Italian Creativity.

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Italian Research Day

Italian Research Day (IRD)

04/11/2024

Boston Capital of Italian Creativity 2024 – Guest of honor for Italian Research Day, Federico Capasso, Professor of Applied Physics at Harvard. In his talk, Professor Capasso explored the world of lenses, from basic research to concrete applications in smartphones. He outlined his pioneering research on the development of new materials and nanotechnologies that have revolutionized the field of optoelectronics, with significant impact on our daily lives. Special thanks to Professor Capasso for sharing his valuable knowledge, creative insights and passion for science with us!

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Palazzina LAF screening with director Michele Riondino

04/10/2024

Thanks to the Italian actor and director Michele Riondino, who visited Boston on the occasion of the Italian Film Festival USA. “Palazzina Laf,” his latest work, was screened at Boston University, where the director was also able to dialogue with the audience. Celebrating Boston Capital of Italian Creativity!

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Meeting with the Italian Institute of Technology

03/27/2024

Celebrating Italian Creativity and Innovation! The President of IIT Prof. Giorgio Metta, presented the 2024 strategic plan and program of the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) at the Consulate General of Italy in Boston to the Italian academic and scientific community. The audience, primarily composed of young Italian PhD students and post-docs, showed great interest and engagement in the topic. The main goals and priorities of IIT for the current year were highlighted, such as promoting interdisciplinary research, developing cutting-edge technologies, and fostering international collaboration. 

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Careers Networking Aperitivo

03/21/2024

Careers – networking event tra studenti e testimonials del mondo dell’impresa, dell’innovazione e della cultura! Ispirazione per il futuro! Celebrating Boston Capital of Italian Creativity 2024!

Careers – networking event between students and testimonials from the world of business, innovation and culture! Inspiration for the future! Celebrating Boston Capital of Italian Creativity 2024!

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Italian Design Day (IDD)

03/15/2024

Boston Capital of Italian Creativity 2024 – on the occasion of the Italian Design Day (IDD) let’s start telling the story of Italian creativity in Boston! Special guest, Prof. Paolo Ciuccarelli, “creative mind” in the world of design, founder and director of the Design Center of Northeastern University. Thank you so much Prof. Ciuccarelli for the very interesting presentation “Design beyond Design” on the impact of design in daily life, reflecting on the great Italian tradition.

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Award ceremony for the “Italiano:
Lezioni di Sostenibilità” contest

02/28/2024

Creativity starred in the ceremony of the contest “Italiano: lezioni di sostenibilità”! We awarded prizes to students who with commitment and dedication distinguished themselves with their creative works. Special thanks to the sponsors who made this beautiful event possible. Thus we enter the year of Boston Capital of Italian Creativity 2024!