Antonucci wins student life award
Fitchburg State University President Robert V. Antonucci was recently presented the President's Award from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), given in recognition of his commitment to advancing the quality of student life on campus. Antonucci was nominated for the award by Fitchburg State Associate Dean f...
Mbrascatu: Friday, Jan. 2
Fifty years ago, in a small village in Southern Italy, there lived a taciturn family man with the nickname "Mbrascatu"—"Dirty Face." To this day, when Andrea Algieri returns to his home village of Luzzi in Calabria, most people don't remember who he is until he reluctantly shares the nickname of his grandfather: "Oh! Mbrascatu! Andrea Mbrascatu!"...
Italian compounder opens first plant in U.S.
The song of the South has led Italian compounder So.F.Ter Group to open its first U.S. plant in Lebanon. The factory will make compounds primarily based on polypropylene, nylon and polyesters. New lines to make compounds based on thermoplastic elastomers will be installed next year. Automotive will be the plant's largest end market—and is...
The Spirited Teacher: Francesco Lafranconi
Yes, his proper title is a mouthful. But "Executive Director of Mixology & Spirits Education" doesn't communicate the impact Lafranconi has had on the local beverage scene since he left Venice, Italy, in early 2000. He did so at the invitation of Southern Wine & Spirits boss Larry Ruvo, who wanted Lafranconi to develop an education...
CNN International expands commercial operations in Italy with Gruppo 24 Ore partnership
CNN International, the number one international news channel, is increasing its advertising offering to Italian brands through a new partnership with System Advertising, the advertising agency of Gruppo 24 ORE, which is the leading multimedia publishing group in Italy for economic, financial, professional and cultural information. From February 1s...
GIADA at The Cromwell Launches Locals Appreciation Offer
Emmy Award-winning celebrity chef and New York Times best-selling author Giada De Laurentiis' first-ever restaurant, GIADA, has received rave reviews since first opening in June, and now the popular restaurant is proud to offer a special locals appreciation offer of 20% off breakfast and lunch*, valid Monday – Friday through the end of March. With...
St. Anthony Main gets taste of Italy at film festival
Once again, the Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul brings Twin Cities audiences enough culturally vibrant movie premieres to fill a Roman amphitheater. Opening Thursday, the seventh annual Italian Film Festival runs through March 1 at the St. Anthony Main Theatre in Minneapolis. This year's lineup includes rare early works by...
100th Anniversary Mission to New York City & Washington DC
Ad aprile AmCham organizza una Business Mission a New York City e Washington DC. Il viaggio, previsto dal 7 all’11 aprile, si terrà in occasione del NIAF's New York Gala che si svolgerà la sera di mercoledì 8 aprile presso l’esclusivo ristorante Cipriani. Quest’anno la mission assume una particolare valenza in quanto rientra tra le iniziative previ...
Landmark Ferrari 275S/340 America Barchetta leads early highlights for RM Sotheby's Monterey Auction
A highly significant 1950 Ferrari 275S/340 America, chassis 0030 MT, leads early entries for RM Sotheby’s flagship Monterey sale, returning August 14 – 15 to California’s Monterey Peninsula. Born as one of only two 275S barchettas built, 0030 MT was campaigned by the Factory and driven by legendary Italian racing driver Alberto Ascari in one of th...
Condotti Hotels Group opens new luxury apartments in Miami and launches international brand 'Mare Azur'
After opening in 2014 of Condhotel Montecarlo in Miami, Condotti Hotels Group, which has four hotels in the historic heart of Rome (Condotti Palace, Hotel Condotti, Vatican View and Stay Inn Rome), opens Grand Bay, its second Condohotel in Miami. The opening of this second prestigious luxury location coincides with the launch of the brand on the in...
Inside the Italian American club at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ
In the last few years, The Italian American club, a student-led group at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, has garnered attention for promoting Italian American culture and heritage. Two of the groups most visible members are Nina Contento and Deidra Govan. Nina plans all of the fundraisers, including the set up, organization...
Columbian Club installs officers
Northfield CPA John L. Ferrentino stepped up to the presidency of the Columbian Club of Chicago at the organization's annual installation gala. Joining Ferrentino as 2015 officers are First Vice President Jonathan L. Zivojnovic, Second Vice President Anthony L. Ambrose, Third Vice President Jack P. Cannata, Secretary Stuart J. Caravello, Treas...