An evening of traditional Sicilian music with Michela Musolino and Lorenzo Piccone
The Kittredge Arts Center at Warren Wilson College (701 Warren Wilson Rd Swannanoa, NC) presents Cantu: an evening of Sicilian Folk Music interpreted by Michela Musolino in concert with special guest artist, Lorenzo Piccone, on September 17th. Door open at 6:30pm. Show begins at 7pm. Meet & Greet at 8:30pm. Tickets here. Internationally recognized...
NH law forces Columbus Day to be recognized by cities, towns that replaced it
Cities and towns in New Hampshire are now required by state law to recognize Columbus Day, shining a fresh spotlight on the controversy between the holiday and Indigenous People’s Day.House Bill 1014, signed by Gov. Chris Sununu in July, mandates New Hampshire civics classroom instruction include information on state laws governing elections and vo...
Paesano Days in Redding (CA) celebrates Italian culture with food, games, and more
Paesano Days is back at South City Park in Redding this weekend. The festival is hosted by the Sons of Italy Redding chapter to celebrate Italian heritage with the community. Here, patrons can enjoy Italian food, a basket raffle, arts and crafts, a car show, and bocce ball, among other fun features. Paesano Days 2024 Chairperson JT Tasello told KR...
Oscars 2024, here are the 18 Italian films nominated to represent Italy
The 18 Italian films vying to compete for the Best International Feature Film nomination at the 2024 Oscars have been officially selected. These titles aspire to represent Italy at the 97th Academy Awards, in the prestigious International Feature Film Award category. The nominated films had their first distribution in Italy or abroad (excluding the...
Mount Carmel Italian fest raises largest amount of money in 24-year history
It was a night of celebration and recognition at Youngstown’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica. Dozens of volunteers and sponsors came together to be honored by the church for another successful Italian Festival. WKBN was among those recognized for our many years of sponsorship and support for the festival. At the end of the night, all of the mone...
Procession of Saint Lucy statue following Mass in Italian likely to become new La Festa Italiana tradition
As the 48th annual Italian Mass concluded on Sept. 1, 2024, a new tradition was born. For the first time, a procession of faithful led a statue of Saint Lucy from the Cathedral of Saint Peter about a block away to Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton, to kick off the third day of La Festa Italiana. “We’re all about tradition,” Chris DiMattio, La...
When Is the Best Time to Visit the Amalfi Coast?
The Amalfi Coast is synonymous with summer vacations–boat trips, beach bars, and endless Aperol spritz. So, in July and August, the coastline is a crush of visitors. If you don’t like crowds, consider shoulder seasons, which can sometimes be even more pleasant than peak periods. Even visiting in winter has its attractions. Here’s what to expect on...
Review: Joe Benny’s is Back as Benny’s in Little Italy
In the spring of 2023, Joe Benny’s, a casual Little Italy restaurant beloved for its meatballs, focaccia pizza, and unstuffy attitude, closed after a decade-long run. It was yet another post-pandemic blow for a gastronomically iconic neighborhood where unfortunately more restaurants seemed to be closing than opening. Today, Little Italy’s outlook l...
A Local’s Guide To Polignano A Mare, Puglia
Polignano a Mare is one of the most iconic destinations in Puglia. Only 20 miles south of Bari, it has long been a favorite seaside destination for locals. Polignano is known for its stunning beaches surrounded by high cliffs and a pretty historic center with excellent restaurants, views and artisanal shops. Most people visit Polignano on a day tri...
Put this new Prime Video drama from Italy on your watchlist right now if you love epic spy action
I’m going to keep beating this drum until I’m blue in the face. Prime Video’s big-budget Citadel spy series that reportedly cost $300 million may have flopped with critics as well as fans when it hit the streamer back in 2023, but the glossy, futuristic franchise is nevertheless moving forward with multiple international spinoffs, including the Ita...
Discover Italy’s Wine Wonderland
Alto Adige is a great place for wine. You can taste it. You can buy it. It’s a wine region that’s relatively under the radar in today’s wine world. But visit the area, more commonly known among locals as Sudtirol, and you’ll find a wine culture that’s existed for over a thousand years. In a world where wine has been increasingly globalized, corpora...
One of SF's oldest Italian delis has a giant sandwich with a small price tag
For a delicatessen that’s roughly 600 square feet, San Francisco’s classic Italian shop Lucca Delicatessen has managed to captivate locals with its roster of imported goods, handmade ravioli and traditional Italian sandwiches for nearly a century. Not much has changed at the Italian deli since it opened its doors in San Francisco’s Marina Distri...