Gabriele D’Annunzio at 150: A musical recital to celebrate his poetic legacy.
Wayne State University's Italian Program in collaboration with the University of L'Aquila, The Abruzzo Region and The Chamber Quintet "Deltensemble" is proud TO PRESENT:Gabriele D'Annunzio at 150: A musical recital to celebrate his poetic legacy. Wednesday, November 6th at 3:30-6:00 pm in General Lectures 100 –Wayne State University – THIS EVENT IS...
Talent Garden a NYC! "Impossible is nothing"
Talent Garden, rete di co-working Made in Italy, aprirà a New York. "Congratulations! You've been selected!", così recita l'email di ieri pomeriggio che annuncia la buona nuova, dopo 6 mesi di duro lavoro per ottenere tale risultato. E' stata selezionata dalla Città di New York nell'ambito del premio di riqualificazione territoriale (HELM2.0), come...
Joey’s dishes up old-school Italian in Utica
Joey's Restaurant is about as East Utica as it gets, and we're not talking location.While the latest incarnation of this dining institution has been in place since the early '90s, the Mohawk Street Italian joint traces its history all the way back to the 1930s, when East Utica was the epicenter of local Italian-American culture. Back then, the plac...
Fondo Strategico Italiano unveiling its interest for Versace
After failing with Valentino, the Italian State Fund "Fondo Strategico Italiano" has recently put its eyes on the luxury brand Versace. According to a recent report published by the Financial Times, the Italian fund "has tabled the highest bid for a minority stake in Versace, with an offer that values the family-owned fashion group at €1.1...
Employment Opportunity - Italics
POSITION: Broadcast Associate DESCRIPTION: The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute of Queens College/CUNY seeks applications for the position of Broadcast Associate, who will report to the Dean and works closely with the Producer of the TV program, ITALICS
Pope to visit Philadelphia?
Vatican sources say the pope intends to visit Philadelphia, September 2015 during the Catholic church's World Meeting of Families, an international gathering that takes place every three years. When Philadelphia was first announced as the site, Pope Benedict XVI he said he planned to attend. Speculation has been building as to if Francis w...
Rutheford author discusses book, Sicilian American stereotypes
Given the popularity of shows such as the "Real Housewives of New Jersey," growing up female and Italian or Sicilian has garnered plenty of attention and criticism over gender roles. Author Linda Rentschler discussed how she transitioned from advertising and TV production to become a novelist, as well as writing two of her popular books, "Just...
Los Angeles - Italia Festival: The Italians Are Coming
By J. Roberts As preparations such as street closures, set construction and installation of bleachers for the 86th Annual Academy Awards get feverishly underway at The Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood & Highland complex, the 9th Annual edition of the Los Angeles-Italia Film, Fashion and Art Fest will take place next door. Beginning Febr...
CHHS students prepare to travel to Italy
The countdown to departure is on as a group of 13 Cape Henlopen High School students will be leaving for Rome in a little more than one month. From Rome, they will travel to Florence and Venice. The students, their parents and chaperones Cristina Christy, Italian teacher, and retired social studies teacher Sue Comorat extended thanks to al...
Senator Carlucci announces Collegiate scholarships
Senator David Carlucci (D) announced today that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,000 scholarships to be awarded June 9 at their Annual Legislative Conference Day. "Given the high costs of college, every opportunity must be made by local students and their working famili...
Step into traditional Italy at Binghamton’s Little Venice
Of all the things that Restaurant Week has to offer, transportation to another country is not one of them. But by stepping into Little Venice, you'll come as close to Italy as possible without leaving Broome County. Located at 111 Chenango St., Little Venice is a family-owned Italian eatery that makes generic places like Olive Garden pale in compa...
Oak Oven: New restaurants in New Orleans
Oak Oven is equal parts fancy and funky. At the Italian restaurant, wine gets proper stemware but water comes in a Mason jar. The waiters wear black, but the menu has a kids section. In the early evening, the number of families equals the number of couples out for a date night. The address, on Jefferson Highway in Harahan, might seem an u...
