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Date: Thursday, March 19, 2015 Time: 3 - 5PM Venue: Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 E. First Street, SE, Washington, DC Organized by: Library of Congress, Embassy of Italy/Italian Cultural InstituteContact Lucia Wolf at [email protected] or 202-707-2256. Request ASL and ADA accommodation five days in advance at 202-707-6362 or at [email protected]...

“ONLY a few months ago he was a dishwasher. A man untaught in finance shows Wall Street and the greatest financiers in the world that they are pikers. Whether Ponzi’s bubble bursts or not, the American people will have to take off their hats to a man as clever as he is.”   So the Rochester Times-Union sums up a good deal of the nation-wide e...

If you're in Florida this Spring Break 2015, and you're looking for great pizza -- make that great Michigan pizza -- why not check out Erbelli's Gourmet Pizzeria, Italian Bistro & Pub? Erbelli's owner Greg Erb opened up his first out-of-state pizzeria last December in Bradenton, Florida, and business has been "pretty good" so far, he said. &nb...

Italian imports and specialty store Via Umbria will host its monthly book club on Tuesday, April 7, at 7 p.m, at its Georgetown location at 1525 Wisconsin Ave. NW, D.C.   The featured book this month is "Virgin Territory: Exploring the World of Olive," by Nancy Harmon Jenkins, which is available at Via Umbria for purchase. RSVP to elsa@viaum...

by Alessia Odoardi   Your concept of meal is different from all others. You easily find yourself saying: "Is it 3 pm already???" Lunch is not just feeding yourself in an Italian family: it's a way to stay together, to enjoy both a good conversation and a delicious dish.   You cannot keep your hands down when talking. It's a fact, ever...

The Italian Film Festival returns to Indianapolis for a fourth year April 24 with a slate of six films running through May 3. Indianapolis is one of 12 cities around the nation hosting the Italian Film Festival USA. The festival is a collaboration between the IU School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and the De...

Dominick LaRuffa Jr. will take on the role of Dominick Vitale in My Big Gay Italian Funeral from May 10 and the part of Mario in My Big Gay Italian Wedding from June 6. The off-Broadway comedies play in rep at St Luke's Theatre under the direction of Sonia Blangiardo and recently extended through September 27.   Starring and written by Antho...

From the North to the South, Italy has so plenty of beautiful places rich in history boasting breathtaking landscapes, that it's always a good moment for spending there a couple of days in the name of relax. Swide has rounded up some of the best destinations for your next Italian weekend getaway.   Whether you are a sea lover or prefer visit...

Queste oltre 4 mila croci «ci ricordano che i nostri valori ci uniscono, ci ricordano la lotta per la giustizia per l'affermazione dei nostri valori» con cui, «anche oggi rispondiamo a coloro che sfidano i nostri valori, a coloro che attaccano la nostra società anche oggi, a chi sfida la nostra cultura, a chi vuol farci vivere nel terrore». A loro...

by Rebecca Panico   The brothers that brought you Renato's Pizza Masters on Central Avenue in the Heights are now using their expertise to open an Italian-style deli on the same block. Bocelli's Italian Deli opened last week and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 274 Central Ave. between Sherman Place and Manhattan Avenue is being held today....

La Mia Strada Screening - Pittsburgh Documentary Salon. Thursday June 18 @ 7pm. Pittsburgh Filmmakers - 477 Melwood Ave. - Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-681-5449 X219 http://pghdocsalon.blogspot.com   La Mia Strada (My Road) is a compelling exploration of ethnicity and culture, linking ancient and modern Italia...

New Heights Academy Charter School, located in New York City is seeking a full time Italian Teacher for the 2015-2016 school year. attached you will find the job description and information about the school.   Should you have any questions about this position please contact Milenny Then at [email protected].