San Diego Italian Film Festival to be held at the historic La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas
San Diego Italian Film Festival (SDIFF) will return to the historic La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas on Sept. 30 with the sharp comedy “Figli” (Kidz), directed by Giuseppe Bonito and starring Paola Cortellesi and Valerio Mastandrea. La Paloma Theatre has been SDIFF’s North County home since 2012 when the Film Festival expanded on its success in downt...
Andrea Bocelli on starting his singing career, lockdown and the role of faith in his life
IT WAS the greatest moment of Andrea Bocelli's career. Sixty thousand fans braved the rain and chill to watch the Italian superstar tenor perform for three hours live in New York's Central Park. He sang arias, Italian popular songs and standards, backed by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, with guests Tony Bennett and Celine Dion. “I remember in...
Zoppé Family Circus is returning to Redwood City
Redwood City recently announced that the Zoppé Italian Family Circus is coming back to the City’s downtown area from Oct. 8 through Nov. 21. The circus will be open for both matinee and evening shows in its “authentic one-ring circus tent,” the announcement stated. The Zoppé Family Circus was founded 197 years ago in 1842 in Venice, Italy by Napole...
The Minds Behind a Beloved Dallas Italian Restaurant Will Open a New Mediterranean Eatery
Sister, a new “Italian-ish” restaurant with plenty of Mediterranean influence, will make its debut in an iconic Lower Greenville space later this month. Sister will open at 2808 Greenville Avenue in late September. That’s the former address of The Grape, the 50-year-old Dallas institution that closed in 2018. Sister will be the sibling restaurant t...
CIAP brings renowned accordionist to Chicago
The Chicagoland Italian American Professionals will host a series of concerts by world-renowned accordionist Cory Pesaturo in October. Known by his stage name, C Pez, Pesaturo is the only accordionist to graduate from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and the only person to win the world championship “triple crown” in acoustic, digita...
Street food in Roma: delicious walk around the Eternal City
It should be said that in Rome, history is not the only eternal thing. Roman culinary tradition goes through many centuries and can tells us a lot about its city and its people. An what we find out, when we take a walk in the town center, is that Romans are obsessed with food! But what does Roman street food look like? We have selected for you the...
Mother Cabrini in Chicago..A History of Mission..and Legacy of Service
On Thursday, October 7, 2021, we are delighted to host our annual Benefit Event at the Chicago Yacht Club Monroe Station. This year we celebrate "Mother Cabrini in Chicago..A History of Mission..and Legacy of Service." Cabrini National Shrine 2021 Benefit Event is our primary fundraiser of the year and provides important support for our Shrine mini...
Piero's Italian Cuisine reopens in late September
Piero's Italian Cuisine, a Las Vegas fine dining restaurant, will open its doors seven days a week starting on Tuesday, Sept. 28. This marks the restaurant's return to pre-COVID operations from 5:30- 10 p.m. daily. “With the return of Las Vegas conventions, we are thrilled to now reopen Piero’s seven days per week,” said Evan Glusman, General Manag...
On the Town: Renaissance Ball truly a Romanesque success
The Roman gladiators in chariots that greeted guests as they walked into the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club for the recent Renaissance Ball let people know that they were being transported in spirit back to ancient Rome for a fun evening of dancing, food, wine and more. The 45th annual Renaissance Ball, benefiting the Oklahoma City Museum of A...
Netflix Unveils New Italian Originals as Elena Ferrante Series Begins Shoot With Valeria Golino in Cast
Netflix is moving forward with its Elena Ferrante series adaptation, “The Lying Life of Adults,” which will start shooting in Naples in October with Neapolitan helmer Edoardo De Angelis (“Indivisible”) directing and Valeria Golino playing a prominent role. “Lying Life of Adults” leads a slate of Netflix Italian original series projects — several of...
Snaidero USA NY Flagship Redesign Wins Prestigious International Architecture Award
The Snaidero USA New York Flagship showroom redesign by Italian architect, Mario Mazzer has won the 2021 International Architecture Award®. It is the oldest and most prestigious international building awards program, bestowed by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban St...
The story behind Mario’s Italian Lemonade as it closes for the season, marking the end of summer in Chicago
Summer starts to end in Chicago when Mario’s Italian Lemonade says it’s closing for the season. “I like closing on a nice hot day,” said Mario “Skip” DiPaolo, 77. He co-owns the iconic Italian ice stand in the historic Little Italy neighborhood with his wife and three children. “I want you to remember the last lemonade you had when it was hot outsi...
