Gonzaga sports management partner with professional Italian basketball team in Pistoia
Gonzaga University's Kinesiology and Sports Management department team up with a professional Italian basketball team to inspire students to learn about team management. A new collaboration between GU and Pistoia Basket 2000 was initiated to enhance the teams managerial and operational systems through project-based consultation provided by students...
New Vegas Show Celebrates Italian Contribution to American Culture
“Heist” is a new show about to debut at the Rio in Las Vegas. It spotlights Italian songwriters whose music was appropriated by the American market without the American public realizing. “Pretty much every song that ever became a hit somehow came from Italy,” the show’s producer, Tony Sgro, told Casino.org. “No, not really, but a lot of them did.”...
Lady Gaga returns to Las Vegas for 12 jazz & piano performances beginning August 31
Academy Award, Golden Globe and 13-time GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Lady Gaga today announced she will return to Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas next month with her beloved, critically acclaimed LADY GAGA: JAZZ & PIANO show. Presented in partnership by MGM Resorts International and Live Nation, Lady Gaga will perform a total of 12 shows in 2...
Opera in the Park and Portland Festival Symphony take music to the people
It’s time to celebrate summer with a picnic basket, blanket, a libation, and lawn chairs (low profile, of course) and then head to the park where you can hear live classical music for free. That’s right – free! Portland’s annual Opera in the Park will take place in Washington Park on Sunday, Aug. 13, with a production of Giuseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto...
Diana Taurasi hits 10,000 points for another milestone in her standout career
Diana Taurasi is an icon in the world of hoops, and the perennial All-Star known as the “White Mamba” added another milestone to her illustrious WNBA career on Thursday night. The 41-year-old became the first player in WNBA history to score 10,000 points, hitting the mark with a long 3-pointer during the third quarter of a game against the Atlant...
Sebastian Maniscalco still has firm grip on the Strip
Sebastian Maniscalco cut back on his schedule to enjoy normal life, for a time. He’ll be golfing while visiting Vegas this weekend. “Is that even possible, in the heat?” Maniscalco, headlining Encore Theater on Friday and Saturday night, asks rhetorically. “My tee time is 8:30, 9 o’clock …” It’ll be hot, especially on the back nine. But the comic w...
Jimmy Garoppolo cleared to open training camp with the Raiders
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passed a physical on his injured left foot and will begin training camp with the Las Vegas Raiders, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. Training camp opens Wednesday. Garoppolo did not par...
Frankie Valli marries bride No. 4 at 89! The Four Seasons singer ties the knot with marketing executive Jackie Jacobs, 60, in Las Vegas and serenades her with hit song
Frankie Valli, the lead vocalist of The Four Seasons, tied the knot with former CBS marketing executive Jackie Jacobs in Las Vegas. The 89-year-old singer and the 60-year-old former CBS marketing executive made it official after 16 years of friendship. The singer - who has been married three times previously - spoke about the special occasion, whic...
Jimmy Garoppolo’s secret foot surgery puts his Raiders availability in doubt
The Las Vegas Raiders saw both quarterbacks who started games for them last season depart for new opportunities over the past few months. Derek Carr is now in the NFC South, as the new starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Jarrett Stidham, who started the final two games of the season, is now the backup behind Russell Wilson in Denver. I...
Sedona Film Fest presents ‘The Eight Mountains’ premiere June 2-8
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Eight Mountains” showing June 2-8 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, “The Eight Mountains” — winner of the Jury Prize at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival — is a landmark...
'Extraordinary' Italian guard Eleonora Villa signs with WSU women's basketball
WASHINGTON STATE ANNOUNCED the signing of Eleonora Villa to the women's basketball program on Friday, the fifth known newcomer to the 2023-24 roster. Villa is a 5-8 guard from Lissone, Italy, about 30 minutes north of Milan and in WSU's release, Kamie Ethridge issued a glowing review of what Villa brings to the table. "I am thrilled about signing E...
Frankie Valli, nearing 90, to launch Las Vegas residency
Nearing age 90, Frankie Valli is a Las Vegas resident headliner. The Four Seasons legend has signed on for 14 performances at Westgate’s International Theater, opening Oct. 26-27 and continuing Jan 12-14, April 4-6, July 4-6 and Oct. 24-26 (tickets for the Danny Zelisko-produced show are on sale 7 a.m. Monday at Ticketmaster.com). Valli turned 89 o...