Boston City Hall lit up green to commemorate 10th anniversary of Mayor Menino’s passing
On the tenth anniversary of his passing, Boston City Hall was lit up green to honor the life of Boston’s longest-serving mayor Tom Menino. Mayor Michelle Wu took to Instagram Wednesday to honor one of the city’s most beloved mayors. “To know Mayor Menino was to see how much he loved Boston and its people,” Mayor Wu said. “Mayor Menino’s big heart a...
Gio’s Pizza Co. takes over old Casa DiLeo spot in Rehoboth
Looking to continue the legacy created by his uncle John DiLeo, John Thompson has opened Gio’s Pizza Co. in the former Casa DiLeo space on Rehoboth Avenue Extended outside Rehoboth Beach. Thompson co-owns the new pizza shop with his wife Dana Marmo. They took over the restaurant space earlier this year. The couple also owns and operates the origina...
NICE Film Festival - 34th Edition NYC and Philadelphia
N.I.C.E. USA 2024 - 34th EDITION. New York: November 8-9-12. Philadelphia: December 6-7-8. N.I.C.E. (New Italian Cinema Events) is a cultural organization founded by Viviana Del Bianco in Florence, with the aim of promoting contemporary independent Italian cinema worldwide through screenings and cultural events in Europe, Asia and the US. "I like...
Did you know that every second make-up product sold in the world is Made in Italy?
The lipstick effect knows no crisis, and neither the decline in consumption nor the increase in prices due to inflation have been able to curb the desire of women, but also men, to reward themselves who are increasingly attentive to taking care of their own beauty. According to Cosmetica Italia, the Confindustria association of the sector, this yea...
Verdi's Macbeth: A Dramatic Union of Music and Shakespeare
Sunday, November 3 · 4:30 - 6:30pm EST. The Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C. - 4833 Rugby Ave, Ste 201 Bethesda, MD. Step into the world of Verdi's Macbeth with a captivating listening guide lecture at the ICS headquarters on Sunday, November 3rd at 4:30 p.m. Explore the historical context behind Verdi’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s iconi...
Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium Meets National Italian American Foundation
The Parmigiano Reggiano PDO Consortium recently joined the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) gala in Washington, D.C., underscoring calls for deeper Italy-U.S. ties amid growing geopolitical and trade challenges. Representing the interests of over 20 million Italian-Americans, the NIAF event drew around 1,000 guests, including prominent f...
Italian company "Limitless Device" conquers the US: project convinces investors
Intense, exciting, formative days, those that the Limitless Device team experienced in the United States. An experience in which the Apulian start-up presented itself as an ambassador of Italian Excellence in the field of sustainable mobility, after winning the call "LoveITDetroit - The Perfect Pitch ” in Rome, promoted by Reputation Research in co...
From Silicon Valley to Valtellina
Returning to Valtellina, where I was born and raised, was a real homecoming. After so many years spent abroad, there is a strong emotional component to this return. I have been back here for two years now, and I can draw a first balance: on a human and social level, it was a very positive experience. Professionally, however, it was not easy to get...
Basilicata New Italian Wonder Launches in New York
Basilicata New Italian Wonder”, is a promotional tour that kicked off in Boston before arriving in NY to advertise the release of the first time Lonely Planet has created a guide book for this region.The curated event by Caterina Orlando of the Italian National Tourist Board, ENIT, took guests on an immersive two day experience learning about the r...
Ottobrata Zafferanese: a celebration of Sicily’s fall traditions
The Ottobrata Zafferanese is one of the most important gastronomic festivals in southern Italy, held every Sunday in October in the town of Zafferana Etnea, located on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna. This year, the 44th edition took place on the 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th of October. It’s an event that combines food, culture, and tradition, drawin...
Puglia: The Hidden Gem of Southern Italy
Puglia offers a sunlit escape in southern Italy, unspoilt by the bustling crowds found elsewhere. Situated in the heel of Italy’s iconic boot shape, this region is an inviting alternative for those longing to bask in the mild autumn climate. Its charming allure lies in its olive groves and pristine beaches and its ability to offer a quieter, more e...
North Italia Opens in Peoria
North Italia, a popular modern Italian restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes, has expanded in Arizona with the opening of a new location in Peoria. North Italia Peoria will be the fifth in the state. Newly opened North Italia Peoria is located in the Peoria Eighty Three entertainment district, part of the Peoria Sports Complex. This area is...