The Ultimate Guide to Festa Italiana 2017
Hawaiʻi has no shortage of authentic Asian food, but do locals know where to find real Italian cuisine? (Hint: We’re not talking about pepperoni pizza or chicken parm.) By putting on Festa Italiana, the first-ever event of its kind in the Islands on Oct. 7, the Friends of Italy Society of Hawaiʻi hopes the answer to that question will soon be a res...
Columbus Day designated as Indigenous Peoples Day in Salt Lake City
The Salt Lake City Council has officially declared the second Monday in October-- the day Columbus Day falls on-- as Indigenous Peoples Day. Council members unanimously signed a resolution Tuesday night, to cheers and applause from a packed council chambers room. The resolution not only designates the day, it encourages residents, businesses and sc...
Tucson arts lover, philanthropist Lyn Tornabene dies
Philanthropist, arts advocate and retired journalist Lyn Tornabene died of natural causes at her Tucson home Sept. 25. She was 86. Tornabene had long been a supporter of the University of Arizona Libraries and the UA School of Theatre, Film and Television. The school’s black box theater, the Tornabene, is named in memory of her late daughter, Wend...
Gelato Festival America to make stops in Phoenix and Tucson
A European-based gelato festival is crossing the pond and making its debut in America with stops planned in Scottsdale and Tucson. Organizers of Gelato Festival America said the three-day food festival will make four stops in the western part of the United States and bring international and national gelato-makers together for people to taste Italy'...
Cross country is helping Italian exchange student adjust to life in Dallas, Oregon
Before leaving for the United States, Laura Oppedisano made a promise to herself. “I have to be brave,” she said. “I always wanted to travel the world.” Oppedisano left her home in Bergamo, Italy, a few weeks ago eager for new experiences in a foreign country. She admits it’s a bit scary, but Oppedisano has enjoyed her time so far as an exchange st...
Seattle off menu as Lavazza brews up plans for 15 coffee shops
Italy’s largest coffee group Lavazza could open up to 15 stores around the world as it takes on Starbucks, but has no plans to go head-to-head in the U.S. chain’s hometown of Seattle. Lavazza’s top executives opened the family-owned company’s first coffee boutique in the center of Milan on Tuesday, close to where Starbucks (SBUX.O) plans to launch...
Contento Pizzeria and Bar to Open at Jerry’s Nugget in North Las Vegas
The love for pizza runs strong at Jerry’s Nugget as a revamped restaurant specializing in gourmet pizzas makes its way to North Las Vegas. Replacing the closed Uncle Angelo’s Pizza Joint, Contento Pizzeria and Bar offers pizzas and pastas made in the authentic Italian style. Led by two pizza specialists from Florence, Italy, Carmine “Giuseppe” Con...
City Council to consider Indigenous Peoples Day resolution, discuss climate change goals Tuesday night
A resolution that would recognize the second Monday in October as both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day in the City of Edmonds will be considered by the Edmonds City Council at this Tuesday night’s, Sept. 19 business meeting. The resolution was originally proposed and approved unanimously during the Sept. 6 Edmonds Diversity Commission meeti...
Aurelio's Pizza holding grand opening for Las Vegas location
If you are a fan of Chicago pizza, listen up! Aurelio's is reopening here in Las Vegas and we have the president, Joe Aurelio, here to take us through the history of the restaurant and Las Vegas franchise owner Jorge Gonzalez to tell us what's going on at the big grand opening. On Aug. 20, 1959, the first Aurelio’s Pizza opened its doors at 2041 Ri...
Gio Solimene Ross: The first First Lady of Seattle Opera
In 1975, just a dozen years after its founding, Seattle Opera created an international sensation when it staged the complete production of Richard Wagner’s “Ring” in the six-day cycle prescribed by the composer. This landmark accomplishment stood the opera world on its ears. Producing the complete operatic masterpiece was seldom seen outside German...
3oth Annual Festa Italiana Offers Plentiful Entertainment and Activities
Seattle Center Festál: The Italian Festival, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24, in Seattle Center Armory, Fisher Pavilion and Seattle Center Pavilion, features plentiful music, food, displays and delight, Italian-style. The festival began in 1988 as a five-year quinquennial celebration of the Columbus voyage to the New World. Howev...
Celebrate food, art and culture during Festa Italiana in Salt Lake City
Celebrate Italian food, music and culture during Festa Italiana, a street festival at The Gateway in Salt Lake City. Hosted by the Italian-American Civic League and Alfa Romeo Salt Lake City, the festival runs from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17. Admission is free, but bring your wallet to enjoy Italia...