A ‘Nutcracker’ debut for Ballet’s new pair
When Petra Conti's Snow Queen and Eris Nezha's Snow King glide through the icy forests of Boston Ballet's "The Nutcracker" this season, audiences may notice a little extra heat between the two. Boston Ballet's newest principal dancers, who arrived from Italy's Teatro alla Scala mid-October and make their company debut in the holiday favorite, just...
Inaugurata a Eataly la mostra "A Vintage Tour of Italy" che l'Enit esporrà agli americani da costa a costa
By Riccardo Chioni Non solo cibo a Eataly. Da ieri nel popolare emporio al Flatiron District è in mostra un tour dell'Italia dei tempi che furono organizzato dall'Enit, attraverso una carrellata di due dozzine di poster storici sul turismo, con un tuffo nel passato ed uno sguardo al presente. Al tradizionale taglio del nastro era presente il cons...
Bocelli Valentine's Day Show In Florida
Nothing says romance like long walks on the beach and an Andrea Bocelli concert on Valentine's Day! So surprise your amore with tickets to see Bocelli live in Sunrise, Fla., at 8 p.m., on February 14. The renowned Italian tenor will be performing soaring arias and famed loved songs in a heartfelt Valentine's Day concert at the BB&T Center, home...
L.A. restaurant review: Maccheroni Republic is a fine-dining trattoria
By Jonathan Gold On a warm January night in Los Angeles, one of those evenings when we have trouble visualizing what the phrase "wind-chill factor" might even mean, the patio outside Maccheroni Republic is one of the most pleasant places downtown, a long, alley-narrow space, all greenery and soft air. The financial district's glass towers...
MTB to lead Startup Europe Partnership
I'm on my way back from Davos where, during the World Economic Forum, we'll participate at the launch of the Startup European Partnership. After the official press conference and press release by commissioner by EU Commissioner Neelie Kroes, the news has been picked up and commented by a significant number of both international sources (Techcrunch...
Marco Belinelli takes 3-point crown
San Antonio's Marco Belinelli won the 3-point contest at NBA All-Star Saturday night. Belinelli made his final three shots to finish with 19 points, edging Damian Lillard by one to advance to the final from the West. All-Stars Stephen Curry and Kevin Love both finished with 16 points. Bradley Beal had 21 points to win the East bracket...
Bertazzoni Selects Amiel US to Lead Sales and Distribution of Italian Ovens and Ranges
Bertazzoni, the world's oldest family-owned manufacturer of ovens, ranges, cooktops and ventilation systems, today announced that the company has selected Chicago-based Amiel US to handle its distribution to dealers in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. "Bertazzoni offers a beautiful line of ranges and ovens that combine exquisite, Italian...
Intervista con Riccardo Luna, fondatore della Maker Fair Roma
In un momento di transizione e instabilità come quello attraversato in questo momento dall'Italia, c'è una parte vitale del paese che crede nelle opportunità offerte per il futuro dalla nuova rivoluzione tecnologica digitale. Sulla scia di ciò che è avvenuto da oltre un decennio negli Stati Uniti, in molte città italiane si assiste alla na...
7 Cannoli Hotspots in the U.S.
History tells us that more Italians immigrated to the United States than any other Europeans, and that more came from Sicily than from any other Italian region. With them, too, the Sicilians brought many traditions, customs, and foods that are still popular today. One such food is the cannoli, a Sicilian pastry dessert. Historically, these...
Allentown Art Museum lands exhibit of Italian masters
A traveling exhibit of paintings by some of the greatest names in European art, some of which have never been displayed outside the Scottish museums that house them, will stop at Allentown Art Museum for three months this summer, it was announced Wednesday. "Of Heaven and Earth: 500 Years of Italian Painting from Glasgow Museums" will be at the mu...
Italian art: Gae Aulenti
WTI Magazine #27 2014 Apr, 25Author : Enrico De Iulis Translation by: Gae Aulenti died less than two years ago, and for a strange effect of reverberation or echo, we hear about her a lot more today than when she was alive. A very active life, however.
Fourth annual Campagnolo Gran Fondo New York rolls into New York City on May 18
The New York Metropolitan region's premier cycling event, the fourth annual Campagnolo Gran Fondo New York (GFNY), is slated for Sunday, May 18th and will cap an exciting weekend of events and racing taking place in New York and New Jersey. GFNY is also hosting the popular Fourth Annual NYC Bike Expo May 16-17 at the 69th Regiment Armory i...