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SANTA ANA, CA.- Gems of the Medici, an acclaimed international exhibition, highlights some of the oldest and most unique pieces of the Medici collections including antiquities dating from the 1st Century BCE as well as a cornelian which was part of the Seal of Nero. This touring exhibition will transport visitors to 15th century Italy and beyond by...

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by Tonya Strickland   The city of Paso Robles hosted the mayor of a small Italian city last weekend during the region's newest cycling event inspired by a ride first held in 1997 in Italy.   L'Eroica, which means "the heroic" in Italian, is a cycling ride featuring vintage bicycles that came to the United States for the first time thi...

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Sono Joe Bastianich e Sara Porro - con "Giuseppino. Da New York all'Italia: storia del mio ritorno a casa", pubblicato da Utet - gli autori vincitori della decima edizione del Premio Bancarella della Cucina. La premiazione si è tenuta domenica a Pontremoli. Mai in bilico l'esito della votazione che ha visto prevalere con ampio margine, nel giudizi...

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By Carlos E. Medina After eight years of dormancy, the Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership has announced plans to rekindle the sister city relationship with Pisa, Italy.   In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the initial visit to Ocala by officials from Pisa, an Ocala contingent will travel to Pisa for a 10-day tour...

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Ferdinando Marinelli Artistic Foundry - specialized in the traditional lost-wax casting technique - was established in Florence in 1905 thanks to the initiative and foresight of Ferdinando Marinelli Sr., who drew casts of renowned statues of the Classical and Renaissance periods when this was allowed by the Italian regulation. These priceless molds...

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The Excellence of Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oils from North to South Led by Orietta GianjorioSommelier, Certified Olive Oil, Chocolate and Honey TasterDelegate for the Accademia Italiana della CucinaAuthor and International Judge   Celebrate the excellence of Italian extra virgin olive oils as our expert unveils the secrets of high qu...

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by Jane Huson   Like a nice glass of wine, a good cigar can be smelled and tasted. A high quality cigar is a special delight, and Italy is an esteemed cigar production powerhouse. Famous for Florentine steak, sculpture, and architecture, Tuscany also features the popular Tuscan cigars.   A well-established brand in Italy, Switzerland,...

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Last week, we told you about the waste management crisis in the south of Italy. But as we said before, all it takes is the valiant few who choose not to accept things the way they are.   In keeping with this thought, Capannori, a rural town in Lucca, has become a trendsetter, not just in Italy but throughout Europe, as the continent's first...

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By Mauro Battocchi   The global startup scene was all-thumbs-up when Italy pushed through aggressive reforms to promote innovation in the Italian economy and reduce bureaucratic red tape. Thanks to an initiative called Restart Italia!, a startup can now be registered for 50 EUR through self-certification with the Chamber of Commerce and new...

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By Mauro Battocchi   Have you stopped by the Italian Cultural Institute recently? If not, now is a good time because you'll find some high quality art on display. And not just any art, but art that is directly inspired by the Italian landscape.   Each summer, Academy of Art students and faculty live in Italy for seven weeks and immers...

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