Ridendo e scherzando - Ettore Scola
Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 6:00 pm. Italian Cultural Institute of New York. 686 Park Avenue - New York, NY 10021 - USA. Organized by : ICI. Entrance : Free. Book now! Screening of the documentary film Ridendo e Scherzando, a tribute to the late director and screen-wright by his daughters, portraying an intellectual w...
Catalogo dell’arte italiana negli Stati Uniti presentato alla Biblioteca del Congresso a Washington DC
L'Ambasciatore d'Italia negli Stati Uniti Armando Varricchio ha presentato il catalogo "Italian Treasures in the U.S. – An Itinerary of Art" alla Biblioteca del Congresso, il più vasto archivio mondiale di conoscenza e creatività. Il volume, realizzato dall'Ambasciata d'Italia a Washington a cura dall'Addetto Culturale,...
Power of Love gala to celebrate Tony Bennett’s 90th birthday
Larry Ruvo loves bridging the past and present when it comes to his Keep Memory Alive Power of Love gala. He's especially pleased with some special touches for this year's 20th anniversary event, which will honor Tony Bennett with a 90th birthday celebration May 21 at the MGM Grand Garden. This year Ruvo is making it a three-day party...
Filmmaker Brunella Filì’s doc “passes through” the Emergency Exit to LA
According to the official statistics, offered by the Registry of Italians Resident Abroad (A.I.R.E.), over 27.000 Italians leave their home country behind, every year (actually, the numbers double, if we consider the unofficial data of those unregistered). Mind that we are not talking about young people, who indulge their whim of going to...
Missoni Baia To Open In Miami; Italian Brand Plans 57-Story Luxury Condo, Debut Branded Residences
Italian label Missoni is venturing into Miami real estate. The luxury fashion company has teamed up with development company OKO Group to build a 57-story luxury condominium building — its first-ever residence — called Missoni Baia. "Over three decades ago, on my first business trip to the US and just before setting up real estate company, Capital...
Italian land and nature: The Apennines by Bike
WTI Magazine #80 2016 June 17Author : italia.it Translation by: The Apennine Mountains offer mountain bikers and cycle excursionists a wide range of choice when it comes to active itineraries and destinations. Whether on brief and easier trails with the family, or traveling longer, more complex routes, the enchanting natural scenery...
Gianfranco Pannone’s unique take on the pope’s ‘army’
The history of the Vatican's Swiss Guard can be traced back to the 16th century Renaissance when the soldiers were call upon due to their qualities of loyalty and courage. Pope Julius II declared the troops "Defenders of the Church's Freedom" in 1512. Since then, they have been stationed at the Vatican to protect each and every pope. Gianfranco Pa...
A little bit of Italy opens in Homer
On a trip to the Spit one can find freshly cooked seafood, gift shops, fishing charters, tourists from a variety of places and, now, gelato. Nestled in between AK Starfish Co. and Alpaca Connection, Carmen's Gelato serves up authentic Italian gelato, made by 29-year-old Homer native Carmen Ricciardi. Previously, Carmen's Gelato existed as a ca...
Domenica Marchetti on preserving Italian food and family traditions
In this episode, we interview Domenica Marchetti on one of the oldest Italian traditions, preserving food. Many Italians and early Italian Americans needed to preserve food to survive, and in this episode Domenica discusses both the importance of preserving food and flavors and the mechanics of how to do it the right way. Our Italian-Ameri...
Dolce Neve Is Bringing Its Texas-Inspired Gelato From Austin To Houston
Austin's favorite gelato is on the way In keeping with the invasion of restaurants from Texas' other major cities, a sweet new import from Austin plans to land in Clutch City next year. Dolce Neve, an authentic Italian gelato shop, is currently working toward opening its first Houston outpost at 4721 N. Main Street. According to Dolce...
Laspina: a devoted family man
by Luis Hernandez John J. Laspina was a family man. As such, he spent much of his life building homes for families, helping first-time homebuyers find their perfect space. The World War II veteran will always be remembered for those lives he touched. The Tulare man, who earned a street named after him, died Wednesday. He was 99. ...
La tecnologia manifatturiera italiana a Chicago: Presenza tricolore alla "IA North America”
L'IA North America è la più importante e completa fiera nel settore delle tecnologie per l'industria manifatturiera negli Stati Uniti. Un appuntamento da non mancare per le aziende italiane che, dal 12 al 17 settembre prossimi, parteciperanno per la prima volta alla fiera in programma a Chicago. Coordinata dall'Agenzia Ice, insieme alle associazio...