Istituto Di Cultura - Washington

The power of melody is the musical bonding element of pianist Rita Marcotulli and accordion player Luciano Biondini. La Strada Invisibile (The Invisible Road), the title of this concert, is the imperceptible thread seamlessly bringing together the jazz, classical music and Italian song pieces chosen by the virtuoso performers. The...

  Now in its 33rd year, the AFI European Union Film Showcase continues its tradition of bringing the best in European cinema to our audiences. This year’s Showcase is presented online for the first time; all films are available to viewers in the AFI Silver’s home region of Maryland, Virginia and Was...

Italy is synonymous with history. While Rome and Naples are often visited as a testimony of ancient civilizations, Italy also has a modern side shown through some exceptional contemporary artists. The Italian Contemporary Art Day is an annual initiative organized by AMACI (Association of Contemporary Italian Art Muse...

On the occasion of the centenary of the death of Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920), our Cinema Italiano: A Better Way to Stay Home is proud to present a special preview of Maverick Modigliani, a documentary featuring the story of a remarkable talent who transcended all stereotypes.  From Modigliani’s origin...

During his all-too-brief career, Raphael of Urbino (1483-1520) frequently benefited from the patronage of women and painted works intended for female viewers ranging from noblewomen to nuns. In Urbino, Città di Castello, and Perugia Raphael created large altarpieces and small, delicate paintings for women and, i...

“Il Viaggio”, the title of this concert, represents the long journey from Naples to Rome, from the Middle East to Africa and Latina America, that Tiziana Tosca Donati – aka Tosca on stage – will take us on.   Singer, actress, and performer, Tosca has a brilliant solo career and she also colla...

PLEASE NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for May 5, 2020 and it has been rescheduled to February 23, 2021. Original tickets will be honored. Please contact Ticketmaster or The Howard Theatre for more information.   Event Rescheduled | A Message from Zucchero: "Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic it is with ...