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Out of Rushmore’s Shadow

Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò (NYU) 24 West 12th Street, New York City

The Luigi Del Bianco Story Presented by the American Italian Cultural Roundtable Commendatore Aldo Mancusi, President In association with The Enrico Caruso Museum Out of Rushmore’s Shadow The Luigi Del Bianco Story An inspiring story of an Italian immigrant’s unsung role as chief carver as told to us by his grandson Lou Del Bianco Author, Singer, Storyteller, Actor Please note:…

Scholars and their Kin: A Symposium

La Maison Française (NYU) 16 Washington Mews, New York City

A growing number of scholars are making their own relatives their object of study. These personal family histories mark a significant shift in scholarly practice and writing, with far-reaching methodological, political, and ethical implications. Scholars and Their Kin is one of the first symposia to bring together scholars who are presently writing in this vein or have recently done so.…

Children puppet show: Daddy Is a Hero

Bohemian National Hall 321 E 73rd St., New York

"Daddy is a Hero" is a humorous, immersive story about a family: love between parents and a brother and sister who stick together even though they fight. Love helps them to overcome dragons, illnesses, and more. This performance also includes live music. The show is performed by an independent puppet theater company LokVar - two actors with large and small…