Philosopher Costică Brădățan at Night of Ideas 2022
ProfessorCostică Brădățan of Texas Tech University, one of the most original voices in contemporary philosophy, joins the exquisite line-up of luminaries that will offer their thoughts at the inspiring Night of Ideas, the nocturnal marathon of philosophical debates and
Let Poetry Rule: Andreea Scridon’s "A Romanian Poem" Launches at the RCI
The rebellious prodigy of Romanian-American letters, poet, translator and editor Andreea Iulia Scridon, comes to RCI New York on May 19 for the launch of her acclaimed bookA Romanian Poem(MadHat Press), the melancholic, witty, romantic, and surreal collection of poetry complementing
"The Bucharest Dossier": A Thrilling Story of Cold War Espionage
Author William Maz will present his smashing debut novel, a suspenseful page-turner about the shadowy and dangerous world of Communist-era secret confrontations, at the RCI in a conversation that brings back a time of somber plots, double-crossing and perilous pursuit of
Implacable Time: Carmen Firan and Adrian Sângeorzan Discuss Their Latest Books in English
Writers Carmen Firan and Adrian Sângeorzan, the prolific power couple of Romanian-American letters, have turned the long days of the pandemic into a fertile ambiance that allowed them to finish some long-in-the-waiting literary projects. Join us on April 29 for the launching
Ana Maria Sandu / “My First American: Transatlantic Encounters and Portraits”
Our newest online series has launched! Entitled “My First American: Transatlantic Encounters and Portraits”, the program features some of the best-known contemporary Romanian writers who recall through vivid vignettes and memorable portraits their momentous encounter
The Voiceful Eight - An Evening of Literature and Music
As the pandemic seems to be on the wane, we escape our digital exile to return to in-person events with a celebration of Romanian-American women authors who have been the focus of one of our most successful online programs, set up in partnership with Bucharest Inside the
Imperishable Stories: Gabi Reigh and Sean Cotter on Romanian Classics in English
While foreign translations still make a fraction of the titles published in the US and the UK, the library of Romanian books in English is growing nonetheless and recently has been enriched with two perennial classics, Ciuleandra by Liviu Rebreanu (Cadmus Press) and Rakes
Incisive Alta Ifland at European Literature Night 2021
Romanian-American author Alta Ifland joins fellow writers, translators and performers from Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, and Spain for the much-awaited, in-person edition of European Literature Night, the long-running program of readings
Norman Manea: An Homage
As an homage to Norman Manea, one of the best-known Romanian, and Romanian-American, writers, we are honored to organize, together with the Romanian Embassy in the U. S. , a special event in celebration of the acclaimed author and public intellectual’s outstanding literary
Chris Tănăsescu (a.k.a. MARGENTO) / Life Anew II
While the world dreams of evading from isolation and fear, the pandemic remains a menacing presence and the new reality of our future life is still pretty much the realm of imagination. We have invited some of the most important Romanian contemporary authors to share their
Mihók Tamás / Life Anew II
As the world seems eager to bounce back from isolation and fear, the pandemic remains a menacing presence and the new reality of our future life is still pretty much the realm of imagination. We have invited some of the most important Romanian contemporary authors to share
Diana Bădica / Life Anew II
As the world seems eager to bounce back from isolation and fear, the pandemic remains a menacing presence and the new reality of our future life is still pretty much the realm of imagination. We have invited some of the most important Romanian contemporary authors to share