Jubilee 2025 in Italy: events in the main cities
The Jubilee 2025, whose motto is Pilgrims of Hope, began last December 24 with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. The opening of the Holy Door is a symbolic act of great importance, it marks the opening of a passage, crossing which one obtains forgiveness from sins and reconciliation with God, the famous plenary indulgence grante...
Casa Stellina GM: 'We Have Gotten A Great Response' In Farmingdale
Like a good marinade, Casa Stellina has had time to let feedback from the Farmingdale community seep in. Michael Catania, general manager of the restaurant, located at 300 Main Street, said the response has been "great" from Dalers, as well as visitors. Casa Stellina Ristorante's menu features Naples-style dry pasta; house-made pasta; entrees wi...
Erika Tessarolo, the Italian Queen of Mechanical Bulls
Erika Tessarolo is the young Italian entrepreneur who has conquered the world with her innovative production of mechanical bulls, exported globally, particularly to the United States. Her company, M.Art Technology, is based in Manerba del Garda, in the province of Brescia, and her brand ShowGames.com is a symbol of “Made in Italy” excellence. Erika...
Casa Italiana Gets Ready to Celebrate 4th Anniversary
Walk into Seattle’s Casa Italiana on any weekend and you’ll likely find the Italian Cultural Center abuzz with Italians, Italian-Americans, and those who simply love Italian culture. From the large first-floor hall come excited cries of “Scopa!” A beginner Italian-language lesson is just wrapping up, visitors are checking out the made-in-Italy item...
Beneath the Sardinian Sun: A Life Shaped by Community, Tradition & Taste
Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, boasts a distinct culture that has evolved over millennia. Northern Sardinia, in particular, offers a glimpse into traditions that have withstood the test of time. The region is dotted with ancient Nuraghi — mysterious stone structures dating back to the Bronze Age — that stand as silent sen...
Italian scientists turn light into a solid. It’s Incredible!
These are the words of researchers from the CNR, Italy’s National Research Council, summing up an extraordinary experiment recently published in Nature: a supersolid made of light. A quantum material that defies all known categories, behaving simultaneously like a solid crystal and a frictionless fluid. Until yesterday, we could only imagine such e...
Italian-American Playwrights to Receive NYC Premiere of New Play
Sacco & Vanzetti Are Dead! July 17-July 27th (minus July 22nd) - The American Theatre of Actors — Sargent Theatre — 314 W54th St New York, NY. Joey DeFilippis, Matt Ferrara, Michael Gardiner, Francesco Baldino, Ilana Schimmel, Danielle MacMath, Dan Yaiullo, Ryan O’Toole. TICKET PRICE: $35.00. RUNNING TIME: 120 min (15-minute intermission). TICKET P...
Center for Italian Culture in Fitchburg (MA) presents Yogi Berra doc ‘It Ain’t Over’
The Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State University will host a public screening of “It Ain’t Over” (2022), a heartfelt and inspiring documentary about New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra. The film will screen at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, in Ellis White Lecture Hall in Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St. Admission is free and open...
We the ItaliaNews: Italy in english. Episode 5/2025
Organic agriculture in Italy: growth, markets, and sustainability Healthcare rankings of regions and top hospitals in Italy Italy's economic outlook: mixed results in public finance and growth Art and medicine: diagnostic analysis supports restoration of cultural heritage at Milan hospital Liquidity in Italian bank accounts rises again: almost 20...
Happy National Meatballs Day from the birthplace of meatballs!
As every March 9th, today in the United States is National Meatball Day: in Italy, we don’t have this holiday, perhaps because here every day could be National Meatball Day! There’s no perfect recipe for meatballs: the most common ingredients include ground meat, egg, parmigiano reggiano cheese, milk, parsley, bread, and salt, but in the countless...
Italian American sounds good: New Italians in the USA, the value of citizenship
Dear friends, I am posting this to inform you about an event promoted by We the Italians together with Fondazione Migrantes (a pastoral organization of the Italian Episcopal Conference which since 2006, has been publishing the annual Rapporto Italiani nel Mondo) and ACLI (the most important social promotion association in Italy, which also has an o...
U.S. Consulate in Florence at Risk of Closure Amid State Department Cuts
The U.S. Consulate in Florence could be among the diplomatic offices targeted for closure as part of the Trump administration’s effort to downsize the State Department. According to Politico, the administration is planning significant reductions in diplomatic missions worldwide, which may include the closure of consulates in Florence. The initiativ...