Buongiorno Ceramica in 58 Italian towns
On Saturday, May 17, the eleventh edition of Buongiorno Ceramica! returns — a nationwide celebration that simultaneously involves 58 towns across Italy. It’s a true widespread festival, engaging all communities dedicated to the production and cultural promotion of Italian artistic and artisanal ceramics. This 48-hour event explores the rich heritag...
Dean Martin Hometown Festival Returns to Steubenville – June 12-14, 2025 for a stellar Celebration of the King of Cool
The Dean Martin Association, the City of Steubenville, Ohio and The Harmonium Project is proud to announce the return of the highly anticipated DEAN MARTIN HOMETOWN FESTIVAL set to take place June 12-14, 2025. This annual celebration pays tribute to the legendary singer, actor, and entertainer Dean Martin, one of Steubenville’s most cherished nativ...
This Hidden Gem in Northern Italy Is Called 'Little Rome', and Its Historic Center Is a UNESCO Site
Most famous as the hometown of Shakespeare’s tragic couple Romeo and Juliet, Verona isn’t typically one of the first cities in Italy that tourists visit, but it’s definitely worth a trip. Located in the region of Veneto, Verona is about 75 minutes from Venice and Milan via high-speed train. It’s also within striking distance of Lake Garda, making i...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 369 #1 Movie on Netflix: Nonnas! Brenda Vaccaro and the Making of a Modern Classic!
Ever wondered how a $20 bill could symbolize a life changing moment or how the warmth of Italian family life contrasts with its perceived patriarchal structure? We’re diving into all this and more with an incredible panel discussing “Nonnas,” a film now on Netflix that beautifully captures Italian American culture. Broadcasting from the vibrant Red...
Serafin (DE) welcomes opera sensation Gina Perregrino
When Gina Perregrino was about 12 years old, Alexis I. du Pont High School music teacher Paul Parets asked her to sing a song for him. She chose Andrea Bocelli’s “Time to Say Goodbye” (in Italian) which left a lasting impression on Parets, an influential music educator in Delaware, and a friend of her family. “He insisted to my parents that I take...
Celebrating A.P. Giannini on June 2nd in San Francisco
On Monday, June 2nd, experience the story behind the man who financed dreams like the Golden Gate Bridge and Hollywood’s first animated film. The documentary film screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Davide Fiore and the film’s producers. This special event honoring Amadeo Pietro “A.P.” Giannini is presented in collaboration with Itali...
Giordano’s and Buona Beef Collaborate on a Pizza for National Italian Beef Day
Giordano’s, an iconic Chicago deep-dish pizza brand, has joined forced with fellow hometown favorite Buona Beef to celebrate National Italian Beef Day on May 24 with a new pie, aptly dubbed the Italian Beef Pizza.The crossover is the first in the launch of Giordano’s Chi-Town Flavors series, spotlighting a string of local collaborations on its nati...
Lombardy's AI-Focused Visit to Silicon Valley
The Lombardy Region of Italy has launched an institutional mission to the United States. The visit focuses on the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of education and preparing students for a rapidly evolving job market. The delegation made strategic stops in California’s Silicon Valley—one of the world’s foremost centers for tech...
Tennis: Italy vs USA, may the best win!
The Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome is about to wrap up, with a huge turnout and an increasingly stunning setting that has brought Rome back to the center of the tennis world. Especially because Italy is now a global leader in the sport. Between yesterday and today, Italy and the United States have faced off twice. Yesterday, the world’s num...
Scotch Plains-Fanwood UNICO Organizes Food Drive for IHM Food Pantry
Scotch Plains-Fanwood UNICO collected and donated food items for the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (IHM) Food Pantry in Scotch Plains as part of UNICO National’s Community Service Day on Saturday, April 26. The food drive, coordinated by member Joe Schiavo, began with members and residents dropping off items at locations in the Scotch Plains-Fan...
Explore Rome’s Hidden Underworld, Where a City Lurks Beneath a City
“Watch out for that bat behind you,” warned Luca Messina, a civil engineer who moonlights as a speleo-archaeologist with Sotterranei di Roma, Undergrounds of Rome, a local group whose members explore the darkest recesses of the Eternal City. I ducked as the winged mammal swooped past my ear, then flitted beyond the beam of my headlamp and disappear...
Popular Italian Bakery Chain Opens First Georgia Location in Buckhead
Experience authentic Italian café culture as Rosetta Bakery opens its first Georgia location in Atlanta. The bakery that honors and celebrates the legacy of Italian baking has opened its doors and is offering freshly baked pastries, artisan-style bread, and perfect pours of coffee. Rosetta Bakery has debuted in Atlanta at 2 Buckhead Plaza, 3050 Pea...