Ellis Island, Liberty Island and Italian Immigrants
In 1890, a Select Committee of Congressmen decided to replace Castle Garden, an immigration depot run by the State of New York, with a federally managed facility. Liberty Island, with its beloved Statue, seemed the perfect place for it. Why, then, was the depot put on Ellis Island instead? In the 1880s, Italian immigration to the US grew rapidly, a...
We the Italians and Associazione Marchi Storici d'Italia: promoting Italian historical trademarks to the Italian American community
We the Italians is pleased and proud to announce a new partnership with the Associazione Marchi Storici d'Italia, to tell through a column on our monthly magazine the story of historical trademarks that represent Italian excellence in all fields of business. The Historical Trademark cannot be considered only as a symbol of family memories and tradi...
In Miami the Stati Generali of the Associations of Italian Researchers Abroad: “Italy’s calling”
On September 28, 2024, the Stati Generali of the Associations of Italian Researchers Abroad will be held in Miami, Florida-USA, an exciting moment in the associative life of all the Associations of Italian Researchers Abroad who will work, united, to make Italy even more competitive. Together, paths and projects for growth will be mapped out, provi...
MSU’s music department hosts Italian opera faculty recital
Voice faculty members in Mississippi State’s Department of Music are presenting an Italian opera recital Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on MSU’s campus. “La Regata Italiana” takes place in the lecture-recital hall of the Music Building located at 124 Hardy Road. The program, which is free and open to the public, will sweep attendees through the rich history...
A New Trattoria That Looks Way Back in Time
When Briscola Trattoria opens in Crown Heights on Friday, there will be meatballs on the menu. But instead of appearing on top of spaghetti, they will be inside of baked rice. The dish in question is called bomba di Silvia, a stout mountain of tomato-suffused carnaroli encasing a center of mini meatballs and peas to be discovered at the table, with...
Jon Bon Jovi prevents woman in 'moment of crisis' from jumping off a bridge
Jon Bon Jovi was in the right place at the right time on Tuesday when he helped coax a woman from jumping off a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee. The "Livin' on a Prayer" singer happened to be filming a music video on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge when he saw a woman in a "moment of crisis," Fox News Digital has learned. "A shout out to @jonbon...
Emmy Awards 2024, EDI Effetti Digitali Italiani wins for Ripley
EDI Effetti Digitali Italiani took home the statuette at the Primetime Emmy Awards 2024 in the category “Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Single Episode”, thanks to a team of excellence, supervised by Gaia Bussolati, involved in the Netflix series Ripley, based on the novel The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith and directed by Steven...
Ciao House: An Italian Tasting
When: Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Where: Hall des Lumières, 49 Chambers St, New York, NY, 10007 - More info here You’ve seen Food Network's “Ciao House” starring Chefs Alex Guarnaschelli and Gabriele Bertaccini. Now, they want to bring the magic to you in Lower Manhattan. For one enchanting evening, the Hall des Lumières will transform into a vi...
The scarecrows of Vendersi: The symbol of a reborn community
In the heart of the hills of Val Borbera, in the province of Alessandria, amidst fascinating mountain views, lies Vendersi, a hamlet of the municipality of Albera Ligure. This charming village, which seems to have come out of a fairy tale, is known to all as "The Land of the Scarecrows". Its peculiarity, that of having a variety of scarecrows scatt...
From Italy to Kansas: The journey of a master shoemaker
Of all the businesses you might expect to see in tiny Eureka, Kansas — population 2,332 — a master shoemaker from Italy making custom boots is likely not one of them. Yet, this is where you’ll find Sam Vasta — “rhymes with pasta,” he says — quietly pursuing his craft in a small workshop behind his home. His journey here has included stops in four c...
The 10 most beautiful villages in Piedmont
An extraordinary beauty and a unique variety of landscapes, from towering mountains and gentle hills to enchanting lakes and serene plains. Piedmont is truly a special region, capable of surprising with its incredible natural wealth. The diversity of the territory is also reflected in its numerous and picturesque villages, each of which tells a sto...
New York’s Amarena Is a Portal to the Italian Coast
Along a townhouse-lined street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side is the recently opened Amarena, an Italian dining concept from chef Julian Medina and restaurateur Louis Skibar, the partners behind Mexican hotspots Toloache and El Fish Marisqueria. Named after the classic Italian cherry, Amarena encapsulates Italy’s vibrancy and timelessness, blending...