Italian American Club embarking on a new era
Founded in 1966, the Cape Coral Italian American Club is breathing new life into its membership with more weekly activities and an executive chef. President Cathy Sangiovanni explained that the club was on the verge of closing last year due to financial challenges. Elected in November, she hopes to turn things around for the group, saving what her...
Cinema Italiano Classico – Italian film series in Santa Barbara
The Italian Cultural Heritage Foundation of Santa Barbara announces two new appointments with Cinema Italiano Classico, the series of Italian films open to all the Italian film lovers! For 2013, the organization has chosen a mix of genres that goes from comedy to drama, and includes a homage to Spaghetti Western. Last March 8, the Fe Bland Theatre...
Language Courses: Spring Session
Language Courses for Adults: Spring Session From the first day, students are fully immersed in the Italian language and culture. Our instructors speak only in Italian and create an atmosphere of free expression, while continually focusing on the needs of the students.
Il made in Italy del cinema in mostra negli USA
La cornice è quella imponente ed essenziale dell'Ambasciata italiana, progettata in stile vagamente neoclassico dall'architetto Piero Sartogo. L'occasione è l'Anno della Cultura italiana negli Usa, l'iniziativa del Ministero degli Esteri, sotto l'Alto Patronato della Presidenza della Repubblica, che nel 2013 porterà oltre 200 eventi culturali in ci...
Secret pizza, bocce ball, and drinking at 6am
by Sara Norris Did you know Little Italy is not strictly a community for Sicilians of smallish stature? Well, even if you did, you may not know it like you think you know it, which is why we're giving you the lowdown on everything from how to eat like you have an Italian grandmother to where to go when you need a drink at 6am... R...
Il 2 Giugno all'ICE, con il vino dell'Umbria, lezioni sull'olio, cibo, moda e musica
di Beatrice Bondi Una festa della Repubblica tutta italian style ieri all'ICE, che ha aperto le sue porte al pubblico offrendo una giornata di intrattenimento a 360°, tra mostre, degustazioni, moda e concerti. Una giornata ricca di eventi, alla quale hanno partecipato aziende di primo piano del made in Italy. Tema conduttore la promozione...
Civetta Signs with Italian Club
by Alex Goff Former Notre Dame All American Nick Civetta has signed a contract with Lazio 1927 of Italy's Eccellenza league, the country's top professional rugby league. The 6-9 Civetta suited up for the USA Selects in the fall and had been playing with NYAC, but spent much of this past spring rehabbing from shoulder surgery. But...
Pittsfield UNICO Chapter Scholarships
The Pittsfield Chapter of UNICO recently held its scholarship awards ceremony at the Italian American Club in Pittsfield, in conjunction with the Paul J. Capitanio Jr. Memorial Football Scholarship award ceremony. Since 1987, the Pittsfield UNICO chapter has given out more than $238,000 in scholarships throughout Berkshire County. The cere...
'Mona Lisa's' identity could be revealed through DNA testing
By Jamie Wetherbe The mystery of "Mona Lisa's" real-life muse, which has spawned centuries of speculation, could be solved through DNA testing. Researchers on Friday opened a family tomb in Florence, Italy, to help confirm the identity of Lisa Gherardini Del Giocondo, Leonardo da Vinci's neighbor who is believed to be the woman behind the eni...
Little Italy needs great meatballs, smiles and smaller restaurants
The world has changed, but the world still needs a great meatball. I do not mean a meatball made from Kobe beef and retailing for $14. I certainly do not mean frozen supermarket meatballs. I mean a simple, delicious and comforting meatball that people make at home. Except that they don't. Americans think meatballs are so easy to make...
Luca Sapio: «Il mio tocco italiano ha conquistato l'America»
Sbaglia chi pensa che la fuga di cervelli in Italia riguardi solo scienziati e ingegneri. O forse non conosce lo strano caso di Luca Sapio, 38 anni, cantautore dalla voce profonda, quasi nera, con il soul nell'anima e il blues in testa. Qualche anno fa è partito da Roma in direzione USA, con una valigia e un sogno, quell'american dream int...
Travel food rules for Italy: what not to ask for when in Rome
Italian food is probably the most delicious and popular cuisine on the planet. But Americans, including Italian Americans, can go into a gastronomic shock when they arrive in Italy to find their favorite comfort food is not listed on the menu. Here are a few suggestions to keep under the radar when visiting Italy: Pasta and risottoLinguine...