Events

6 Feb 2020 - 6 Mar 2020

100 Years of Saving Lives: American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee in Romania

As the world prepares to observe the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we join in the commemoration of the tragedy of the Shoah by honoring the extraordinary humanitarian work done in Romania for more than a century by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

27 Feb 2020 - 28 Feb 2020

The Polenta Situation: Edith Alibec Shines in a Striking Coming of Age One-Woman Show

We are proud to present, as part of our popular series “The Romanian American Studio Theater”, the painfully truthful coming-of-age monologue ”Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta” in the haunting delivery of actress Edith Alibec. The show will also be included

20 Feb 2020

Award-winning Documentary "Teach" Premiers in New York

The winner of the Ji. hlava Festival’s Prize for the best East and Central European documentary, Teach (Profu’) by first-time director Alexandru Brendea, will have its American premiere as part of a special showcase hosted by the Czech Center of New York, the 3rd edition

14 Feb 2020

Superlative Duo Mihai Marica and Ilya Poletaev Set the Mood for Valentine’s Day

Enjoy a perfect start of the Valentine’s Day romantic evening with a love-infused, reverie-inducing program of Debussy, Brahms, and Enescu offered by international competitions favorites Mihai Marica (cello) and Ilya Poletaev (piano). The event launches our 2020 season

31 Jan 2020

Fascism, a Timely Debate

As the world grows frighteningly polarized and radicalized, we look back at the bitter lessons of Romanian fascism in the company of Romanian-American scholar Cristina Bejan, the author of a groundbreaking study on the ambiguous seductions of the extreme right, Intellectuals

24 Jan 2020

Ambassador James Rosapepe Talks about ”Romania: Close and Personal”

We embark on a series of events celebrating 140 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Romania and the United States with a conversation with Senator James C. Rosapepe, one of the most popular U. S. ambassadors to Romania and the Board Chair of Alianta,

20 Jan 2020

Romanian Premieres at Sundance Film Festival

The multi-awarded”My Home”, directed by Radu Ciorniciuc, is presented as part of the exclusive documentary section at the Sundance Film Festival. The screenings will be introduced by producer Monica Gorgan-Lăzurean and editor Andrei Gorgan, with the support of RCI.

17 Jan 2020

The Lyric Piano: A Celebration of Romania's National Culture Day

Every year on January 15, the birthday of our greatest poet, Mihai Eminescu, Romanians celebrate National Culture Day in praise of imagination and creativity that dwell all artistic achievements. We are excited to kick off our busy 2020 program with a show of recited poetry

20 Dec 2019 - 20 Dec 2019

Christmas Celebrations at the Romanian Cultural Institute

As our busy 2019, teeming with events, discoveries and friends, draws to a close, join us to reflect upon a new beginning and celebrate Christmas and the winter holidays together with mulled wine, seasonal treats, and traditional carols. With a special appearance by pan

5 Dec 2019 - 8 Dec 2019

Anca Poterașu Gallery Presents “Artist Dialogue” at NADA Miami

Anca Poterașu Gallery presents “Artist Dialogue”at NADA Miami, one of the major American art fairs dedicated to showcasing new art and to celebrating the rising talents from around the globe. The artistic project comprises artworks by a promising young Romanian painter,

6 Dec 2019 - 6 Dec 2019

Revolutionary 1989: Rebels with a Cause

Join us to celebrate the courage and passion of the generation that 30 years ago brought down the communist dictatorship in Romania ushering a time of tremendous political and economic development in the company of academic and activist Irena Grudzińska Gross (Princeton

2 Dec 2019 - 2 Dec 2019

The National Day of Romania at Carnegie Hall

We are proud to welcome the fabulous classical music duo Remus Azoiței (violin) – Eduard Stan (piano) for a Gala Concert on the occasion of the National Day of Romania hosted by Weill Recital Hall. The event is the first in a series of celebratory recitals to take place