Italian family warmly welcomed in Beaverton
When Stefano Pizzi and Josie Sposito brought their family from Fondi, Italy, to Beaverton, Michigan, their main goal was to give their children an American experience. What they found, however, was a second home, and a community who welcomed them with open arms. Josie, who was born in Lansing, Michigan, spent a month each summer in Michigan, altho...
Meet the Italian Street Artist Who Paints Superheroes For Valentino
On Friday afternoon at the Valentino flagship on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, the Italian street artist known as Solo, 32, was puting the finishing touches on his "Wonder Woman" mural. He stood in the store's shimmering marble lobby wearing a paint-splattered jeans and a hoodie, looking up proudly at his work while customers looked inquisitively at t...
First Ferrari F12tdf Delivered in the US
More than six months after the first Ferrari F12 TDF's were delivered in Europe, deliveries have finally commenced across the pond as well. Happy first American customer to take delivery of the limited-edition Ferrari F12 is Californian auto customizing company 'Auto Talent'. The Ferrari F12 tdf was released last year by the Italian superc...
LUCA CIARLA violin, vocals live loops & electronics
When: Friday, June 17, 2016 From 6:30 pm to 8:00 pmWhere: Italian Cultural Institute of New York, 686 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021 Italian musician Luca Ciarla redraws the borders of jazz violin with a loop pedal, his voice and electronics. One by one, he performs live all the roles, playing his instrument like a guitar, a bass, or a percussion, u...
Regata di Salerno, la proposta di Arcobelli: 'Portiamola a NY per il Columbus Day'
Sport, storia e spettacolo si incontrano ad Amalfi (SA) in occasione della 61a Regata delle Antiche Repubbliche Marinare in programma domenica 12 giugno al clou di una serie di appuntamenti pronti a rendere la città della "Divina" Costiera, già ambita meta turistica, ancora più magica da visitare. Proprio in vista del ritorno sul Tirreno della sfi...
Looking for Italy’s most beautiful beach? It’s Domus de Maria, in Sardinia
By Lorenzo Zanini Domus de Maria, a lovely seaside destination near Cagliari, has won the 2016 title for "Italy's most beautiful beach." Pollica, in the province of Salerno, known as the "pearl of Cilento" and as the world capital of the Mediterranean diet, placed in second position while Castiglione della Pescaia, in the province of Grosseto, cam...
Innovative toys are Made in Italy
Almost all Italians have played with the Chiodini ("little nails") at least once during their childhood. Chiodini consist in small plastic pieces to be nailed on a white grid to create images: a simple concept, which has entertained generations of toddlers enabling them to express freely their creativity. Such toys are the main product of...
Touch of Italy moves into central Milford location
There's a new addition coming to the streets of downtown MilfordTouch of Italy, an Italian restaurant, is moving into the old M&T Bank building at 1 NW Front Street.Larry Pack, spokesperson for the restaurant, said this was an opportunity the company couldn't pass up. They were looking for a chance to expand the restaurant's operations to the s...
NYCFC’s Andrea Pirlo has top-selling jersey in MLS, David Villa and Frank Lampard also in top 10
Things are finally going well for NYCFC (if you don't count the stagnant stadium search): the second year club is first in the Eastern Conference and have three of the top-10 best-selling jerseys in MLS. NYCFC midfielder Andrea Pirlo has the No. 1 selling jersey on MLSSoccer.com, according to the midseason data, overtaking Seattle's Clint...
Celebrity chef Carla Pellegrino brings authentic Italian touch to Henderson dining scene at Bratalian
After showcasing her years of experience around Las Vegas at various restaurants, chef Carla Pellegrino is paying homage to Italian Neapolitan cuisine through her Henderson-based restaurant Bratalian, 10740 S. Eastern Ave. The goal of the restaurant is to give people an authentic taste of Italy. Beyond the menu, Bratalian is decorated as t...
Suffern Italian Chef Launches Own Web Store Food Line
Suffern chef/owner Marcello Russodivito says cooks are at a disadvantage when cooking their regional Italian dishes without using quality ingredients. So a natural progression for the affable chef/owner of Marcello's Ristorante was to launch a gourmet food line, Chef Marcello Gourmet Imports. The web store features pastas, gluten-free...
The Mickey Mouse Club cast Annette Funicello as the quintessential teen
When Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, in July 1955, the park featured distinct areas dedicated to different kinds of kid-friendly fiction: Westerns, jungle adventures, fairy tales, and futuristic fantasy. Then there was another section, reflective of Walt Disney himself. "Main Street, U.S.A." was meant to represent not just early...