Gabriele Bonci, the esteemed Roman pizza-maker, coming to Chicago
Rome’s esteemed pizza-maker Gabriele Bonci will open a pizzeria in Chicago. Rick Tasman, president of Bonci USA, confirmed in an email from Rome on Friday that a lease has been signed for 161 N. Sangamon St., which he said is in the 900 West Randolph project in the West Loop. "We are so very excited about the opening," Tasman wrote, noting he is in...
Authors to speak on Italian-American jazz history at Oak Park library
The authors of a book on Italian-American jazz musicians will give a presentation Feb. 11 at the Oak Park Public Library in honor of the centennial of the first jazz record. Bill Dal Cerro and David Anthony Witter, journalists, teachers and authors of "Bebop, Swing and Bella Musica: Jazz and the Italian American Experience," will share music, stori...
Calderone's Fazzari cuts the ribbon on new Pizzeria San Giorgio
It's been almost exactly a year since news emerged that Gino Fazzari would open a new pizzeria right next door to his Calderone Club, 842 N. Old World 3rd St. Pizzeria San Giorgio – located in the former Thai Palace, 838 N. Old World 3rd St. – will host a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. with Mayor Tom Barrett and Bucks President Peter...
ENIT@ITA Chicago - Avvio integrazione logistica
Dal 1 gennaio 2017 si e’ operativamente avviata l'integrazione logistica dell’Agenzia Nazionale del Turismo presso l'ufficio di Chicago dell'ICE-Agenzia sito al 401 North Michigan Avenue. La collaborazione prevede l'utilizzo, per la durata di 1 anno, dello spazio di circa 23mq - precedentemente adibito alle aziende italiane utilizzatrici del servi...
Order of the Star of Italy
In December, Anthony Forlini (B.B.A. ’84, Marketing) became Sir Anthony Forlini when he was conferred as a Knight in the Order of the Star of Italy by the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, at a ceremony performed by Dr. Maria Luisa Lapresa, Consul of Italy in Detroit. Forlini most recently served in the Michigan House of Representatives before...
Mary Marino, feisty Italian homemaker, dies at 110 in Monroe
Mary Marino, the Italian-born homemaker of Monroe who celebrated her 110th birthday in November and who may be the oldest person in Michigan, died Saturday night at Fountain View of Monroe, where she has lived since May. Mrs. Marino suffered two mild heart attacks this past year and had slowed down some from her once busy lifestyle. But she was qui...
Journey in the Landscape of Italian Art - Mountains and Seas: Romantic Geography
When: March 14th at 6pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute 500 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1450What: Mountains and Seas: Romantic Geography - Registration at https://landscape-mountains.eventbrite.com. Free and open to the public. The third of a series of three lectures, given by art historian Giovanni Aloi, culminating in a guided tour of the Italia...
LFHS Theatre: Italian American Reconciliation
Lake Forest High School students will perform Italian American Reconciliation, a folktale by John Patrick Shanley, premiered in 1988. Shanley also wrote the critically acclaimed film Moonstruck and the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, Doubt. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Thursday January 26, Friday January 27, and Saturday January 28 in...
Memorandum of Understanding with the Michigan Department of Education
On January 20, 2017, Consul Maria Luisa Lapresa signed a memorandum of understanding with the State of Michigan Department of Education to support the teaching of the Italian language in the public schools of the State. In particular, the goal of the agreement, signed by the State Superintendent Brian J. Whiston and Krista Ried of the Office of Pro...
Art in the Roman Empire - The World of Pompeii: Life and Luxury on the Bay of Naples
When: March 7th at 6pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute, 500 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1450 What: Art in the Roman Empire, A series of Lectures with Sinclair Bell, Associate Professor of Art History at Northern Illinois University Registration at https://pompeii.eventbrite.com - Free and open to the public. By exploring the art and architecture o...
The Sistine Chapel - Michelangelo's Masterpiece and More
"The Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo's Masterpiece and More". A talk by Professor Judith Testa. February 22nd at 6pm. Italian Cultural Institute, 500 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1450. Registration at https://sistine-chapel.eventbrite.com The Sistine Chapel - the most visited religious site in Rome - is more than merely a setting for Michelangelo’s famous...
Lake Forest students aim to bring the laughs in upcoming play
In "Italian American Reconciliation," a comedy production at Lake Forest High School that starts Jan. 26, timing is important. "In a drama, its more about getting the characterization and the mood correct," said Gracie Stockton, a senior who plays Aunt May. "In a comedy, so much is about timing and beats and chemistry. You have to make sure the del...