Travel from Howard County to Italy via music, dance and food
It’s always nice to think about taking a trip to Italy, and not just because that country is so much warmer than Maryland has been in recent weeks. You can take a vicarious trip to Italy thanks to the Howard County Concert Orchestra’s “La Dolce Vita!” concert on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ellicott City. This s...
‘Cougar Meets Italy’ in unique wine tasting event
A quiet peacefulness falls across the room as sommeliers make their way around the long tables adorned with snow-white table cloths. The bow tie-wearing sommeliers speak in hushed tones as they discuss the wines they pour for those in attendance who will ultimately pass judgement as to which blends of vino they like the best. It sounds like a scene...
IACC Director Alessia Paolicchi named to European American Investment Council advisory board
Happy new year, everyone! We couldn’t be more thrilled to share the news that Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Texas director Alessia Paolicchi has been appointed to the advisory board of the European American Investment Council. The EAIC “bridges the gap between Economic Development Organizations and European investors searching for a perfect loc...
NY Pizza Maker Revisits His Italian Roots
When Brooklyn-born Tony’s Pizzeria opened its doors in 1975, it served a completely different version of Bushwick than it does today. Over the course of the establishment’s storied existence, the demographics of the neighborhood have continually shifted. The company’s staff has also changed, as the Italian couple who opened Tony’s doors eventually...
Masks and music of Carnevale through Commedia dell'Arte
When: Sat, January 27, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Where: I AM Books, 189 North Street, Boston, MA 02113 Pazzi Lazzi's Chiara Durazzini and Dan Meyers join forces for a unique Carnevale-inspired presentation featuring Commedia dell'Arte masks and Renaissance-period music. The event is family-friendly.
Olivetti, il negozio più bello della Fifth Avenue che incantò i newyorkesi
Nel 1950, il fondatore Museum of Modern Art di Chicago, Edgar Kaufmann Jr. decise di istituire un premio che celebrasse i prodotti dal design più innovativo. La giuria era composta da progettisti di spicco come Ray Eames o Eero Saarinene -ovviamente- da lui stesso. Era infatti anch’egli architetto e da giovane aveva addirittura lavorato per Frank L...
An expat’s introduction to Italian healthcare
Bravo on taking the plunge and deciding to move to Italy! With its romantic landscapes, world-renowned cuisine, and more than two millennia of culture, you have a real adventure ahead of you. Something that shouldn’t be an adventure is figuring out the Italian healthcare system. You have enough on your plate (and we don’t mean spaghetti) without wo...
Little Italy celebrating 150 years of Italian-American history
Little Italy Historic District is celebrating the 150th anniversary this year of Italian-American history and heritage in the city of Rochester. Italian-Americans have contributed to Rochester since the 1800s. Domenico Sturla was the first Italian immigrant to register in the city’s directory in 1868, according to an official recount of Italian his...
Tortino Mare: Incomparable Italian Fare Close to Home
Searching for an authentic Italian dinner without flying to Italy or driving to D.C.? Look no further than Tortino Mare, one of Prince William’s newest restaurants, which serves hand-cut pasta, gourmet pizza and artistic desserts almost too beautiful to eat. Located in Manassas Park, Tortino Mare is away from the hustle and bustle in a small strip...
La Palomba
“La Palomba,” which means “The Dove” in English, is located just outside Matera, a popular tourist spot in Italy famous for its ancient town. Though the sculptures are right next to a main road, they’re easy to miss unless you know to look for them. The artwork is obscured from view, tucked out of sight in a defunct tuff quarry. Cuts and slashes ma...
Inside the Studio of an Italian Sculptor Who Made His Name in Chicago
Born in Italy, Virginio Ferrari came to Chicago in the 1960s, and he blossomed into an internationally sought-after sculptor. The artist recently turned 80 years old. “Chicago Tonight” visited him in his Bridgeport studio on the eve of what promises to be another big year for him. Phil Ponce: You’ve seen his abstract work “Being Born” at the Ohio S...
Aldo's Italian restaurant: Warm, welcoming Cleveland classic (review)
Located in a tiny strip-mall on Memphis Avenue, Aldo's isn't the kind of restaurant that makes you stop and take notice from the outside. Step inside, and it's another story. The aromas and warm, welcoming atmosphere will instantly win you over. And that's before you even try Aldo's fantastic, wide-ranging Italian menu. Opened more than two decades...