May 2, 2024

Join us at Dr. Sandra Palmer's presentation in the Nasti lecture series, "Great Masters of the Italian Baroque: Bernini & Caravaggio". The presentation will focus on two artists, Gian Lorenzo Bernini in sculpture and Caravaggio in painting, both revolutionizing art of the past. This event will take place from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Center for Italian Studies (E-4340 Melville Library, Stony Brook University). Please direct any inquiries to ctritalianstudies@stonybrook.edu or call us at (631) 632-7444.

April 30, 2024

Join us in A Conversational Remembrance of Joseph A. Tursi (1928 – 2024). Let us remember the life and legacy of Dr. Joseph A. Tursi, who was a scholar, teacher, mentor, and friend to many. This event will take place from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Center for Italian Studies (E-4340 Melville Library, Stony Brook University). Please direct any inquiries to ctritalianstudies@stonybrook.edu or call us at (631) 632-7444.

April 24, 2024

Join us in the Original Play Premiere of "Woman through the Window". The play, written by Anthony DiFranco and directed by Martin Knapp, centers on a multi-generational Italian American family grappling with issues of identity, love, and language. It stars an all-female cast: Lisa Meckes, Missy Roche, Deborah Rupy, Patricia Becker, and Kristin Ingegno.

DiFranco, an award-winning fiction writer, filmmaker, and playwright, is the founder and artistic director of Debut Theater Company. He teaches courses on Italian American Studies at Stony Brook University. This event will take place at 7pm at the Wang Theater (Wang Center, Stony Brook University). Please direct any inquiries to ctritalianstudies@stonybrook.edu or call us at (631) 632-7444.

April 23, 2024

Join us in the Book Presentation of "Crazy Fish Sing", alongside Suranga Katugampala, Simone Brioni, Loredana Polezzi, and Peter Bruno on Zoom. This event is open to SBU students, faculty, and staff only. This event will take place from 1pm to 2:30pm at the Center for Italian Studies (E-4340 Melville Library, Stony Brook University). Please direct any inquiries to ctritalianstudies@stonybrook.edu or call us at (631) 632-7444.