Ferrara's Piazza Vittorio shows new Rome
American director Abel Ferrara will present his documentary film Piazza Vittorio, which was screened at the 74th Venice Film Festival last September as an out-of-competition selection, in Rome on May 31 at the Apollo 11 cultural centre. The film shows a Rome full of heart, where emigration, whether hated, tolerated, or understood, in the end takes...
Exhibition Opening Italian Brooklyn: Photographs by Martha Cooper
When: April 19, 2018–August 31, 2018, Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM–5PM - Where: Calandra Italian American Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10036 In this collection of images, photojournalist Martha Cooper, well-known for her work on graffiti and the early days of hip-hop, documents Italian American vernacular expressi...
The Foreign Ministry promotes roots tourism
Today the Foreign Ministry presented a promotional event with an innovative take on the so-called “roots tourism”: journeys to our Country by Italians and by people of Italian descent residing abroad to rediscover their roots and their family history, their land of birth, cultural traditions, crafts and food and wine products. Through this “roots t...
History Cafe taking an historical art walk
The Overland Trail Museum's History Cafe returns Wednesday with "Art from the heart of Logan County." The monthly program will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the High Plains Education Center. After enjoying muffins, coffee and a short presentation, take a stroll through the museum where you will see art created by some of our founding citizens, art created...
Festa del Latte at Eataly Chicago
From May 28 to June 10, join us as for FESTA DEL LATTE, a celebration of milk and beyond. Here at Eataly Chicago, we use some form of latte, or "milk," every single day. From churning up our artisanal gelato made with fresh milk from local dairy farms to assembling a cheese board with an assortment the finest formaggi, we have plenty of reasons to...
Annapolis Italian Festival 2018 is Coming September 30, 2018
To the wonderful community that supported the Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge #2225, we want to again thank everyone for coming out on that beautiful October Sunday last year and partaking in the delicious Italian food and desserts, local Italian heritage vendors, and Italian music that serenaded everyone throughout the day, making our 4th Annual...
Searching for Bits and Pieces of Italy at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
The Walker Art Center of Minneapolis is renowned in the U.S. and around the world for its collection of contemporary art. Next week, on Thursday, June 7th, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m, we offer an opportunity to experience a unique guided tour of the reconstructed lower garden of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, one year after its re-opening on June 2017...
New La Vista 101 restaurant opens today
The new restaurant, at 1805 W. 18th St. in the Lazybrook/Timbergrove neighborhood marks the return of longtime Houston restaurateur Greg Gordon who operated La Vista in Briargrove for nearly 20 years before closing it in 2017. Here's what you can expect from La Vista 101. The food: Italian dishes with Mediterranean influences as well as a few nods...
Feast Of St. Anthony June 7th through 10th
The 18th annual Feast of St. Anthony returns this year with four days full of food, music, amusement rides, games, entertainment, and faith for the whole community. The events will begin on Thursday, June 7 and run through Sunday, June 10. The popular event is the Church of the Assumption’s largest single fundraiser and will have homemade cooking,...
Walk this way to a rustic Italian cafe
It’s a bit unexpected but quite welcome, a rustic Italian cafe in a country store. Let me introduce you to Stella at Fo’Castle Farm. Find Stella by walking through the 110-year-old country store with its gorgeous baked goods and myriad delightful gifts. You’re there to eat. Stella is smart, with minimalist decor, and like the labyrinthine store mea...
Federico Gallinari, l'altro Gallo in America
Se Vittorio è stato il passato e Danilo il presente, Federico è il futuro della dinastia dei Gallinari nel mondo del basket. Troppa pressione? Lui dice di no. Anzi, Gallo Junior, ala di 197 cm che compirà 21 anni a settembre, sembra aver trovato la sua dimensione a Rochester College, un programma che gli offre un buon livello sia di pallacanestro c...
Leadership in D.C.
Gianandrea Noseda is an Italian conductor, recently appointed in Washington. He is the music director of the National Symphony Orchestra. He is also a superb interviewee — one of the best, I find. A couple of summers ago, I did a Q&A with him in front of an audience at the Salzburg Festival in Austria. Last Friday, I did a podcast with him in New Y...