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How do you take a clay model and carve it in marble two, three, or even 10 times larger? Normally, you would have to learn this rare skill in Italy.   But this summer, The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland will offer a special, 6-day course in advanced Italian compass enlargement techniques, to be taught by three instructor...

When and Where:Sunday, September 21, 2014 — 3 p.m.Holy Cross College — 1 College St, Worcester, MASunday, September 28, 2014 — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.St. Andrew's Episcopal Church — 79 Denton Rd., Wellesley, MA Noted Italian organist Andrea Toschi plays music of Bossi, Capocci, Neglia, Respighi, Debussy, Becheri, and Padova on the 2005 Juget-Singla...

The Abruzzo Molise Heritage Society (AMHS) invites you to a luncheon with fabulous Italian food (catered by Carmine's in Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C.) and wine, fun, and fellowship.   Be sure to join us for a fascinating presentation by Paul Paolicelli, the author of two wonderful books about his quest to find his family's roots in Souther...

Those who haven't had the opportunity to travel to Italy will be able to sample a Taste of Italy in the city's South End neighborhood next month. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel's annual Taste of Italy fundraiser is a night of delicious food, drinks, desserts and music.   The celebration of Italian heritage will take place Oct. 4 from 4:30 p.m. unti...

9:30 am Mass at St. Leo's Church10:30 am Wreath-laying Ceremony at Columbus Piazza (President Street) 11:30 am Brunch, Little Italy Lodge (Tickets available at door $17; children $6)2:00 pm Parade begins corner of Light Street / Key Highway, across Pratt Street into Little Italy, right on Exeter Street, left on Bank Street In conjunction with the...

Maserati North America, Inc. today announced it will celebrate Cento anni di Maserati- 100 years of Maserati- in true Italian style. This epic series of driving events to honor the Trident's 100th Anniversary will take place in key cities across America. Maserati owners and enthusiasts will be drawn from across the U.S. to showcase their finest au...

La crisi dei consumi interni ha spinto nell'ultimo anno le imprese italiane a cercare, con maggior forza rispetto al passato, nuovi sbocchi di mercato avvantaggiandosi anche dell'indebolimento dell'euro.   Lo dimostrano i dati resi noti in occasione della presentazione del Position Paper "Accelerare sull'internazionalizzazione per uscire dal...

Join Pirandello Lyceum for it's first Wine Tasting event to support the Pirandello's Scholarship Fund. President Rosario Cascio is extending an invitation to all members and non members who like to enjoy good company, good food, good music and good wine.   We have a limited number of tickets available. "This is our first Wine Tasting," said...

by Pete Fontaine   Sometimes, it's the theme that sets the tone for a special event. Then, there are times when food is the main focus. And, of course, there's the always-interesting attire that gets people talking. Such was the case Sunday, when all three things came into play at famed Twelve Acres in Smithfield during the Ma...

Jazz playing softly in the background, the creak of an oven door, the whir of an immersion blender, the hum of laughter and conversation. These are the welcoming sounds at a cooking class on a recent chilly night at Farfalle, an Italian gourmet shop and cafe owned by wife and husband Gina Nasson and Jeff Nedeau.   Farfalle may not be the pla...

Executive chef Angelo Morinelli — known from yesteryear Cucina D'Angelo — is still here on the edge of Royal Palm Place, and it's still Italian. But the former Segreto has been transformed by new owners who have instilled a contemporary, South Philadelphia twist to traditional recipes.   As general manager John Wyner explains, it's about the...

By Linda Bladholm   Many folks have discovered Veni Vidi Vici when they spy the Italian ice cart and giant chef figure out front. Often transplants from the Northeast, they come in for a cup of ice and an espresso mixed with Nutella, or depending on the time of day, a glass of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo with dark cherry and plum notes.  ...