The Italian Origins Of The Pacific Northwest's Iconic Walla Walla Onions
Folks from Washington go hard for the Walla Walla sweet onion. In fact, it became the state's official vegetable in 2007. But the beginnings of this particular allium go far beyond the Pacific Northwest -- across an ocean or two, in fact. The seed for the onion that would eventually become the Walla Walla sweet came from Corsica, an island in the M...
‘The Goonies’ star coming to Syracuse for Columbus Day event
“The Goonies” star Robert Davi is coming to Syracuse for a special Columbus Day event. The Italian-American actor and singer will speak at this year’s Columbus Day Luncheon on Monday, Oct. 14, at 12 p.m. in the Oncenter Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center Ballroom. The event will also honor Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile and the neighborhood h...
Nasdaq Opening Bell Ceremony x The Italian American Museum
Nasdaq Opening Bell Ceremony with the Italian American Museum kicked off Italian Heritage Month in NYC. Head of Education, Marie Palladino, represented Joseph Scelsa, Founder of the Italian American Museum as the bell ringer. On October 3 guests danced to Volare, as green, white & red confetti & streamers cascaded down to represent the flag of our...
Italian Capital of Contemporary Art 2026: 5 finalists chosen
The Ministry of Culture announces that the jury for the selection of the city “Italian Capital of Contemporary Art” for the year 2026 has chosen the 5 finalist projects after reviewing the 23 applications received. These are the 5 finalists: Carrara (Tuscany): “Carrara - For 2000 years contemporary”; Gallarate (Lombardy): “La Cultura del Fare. The...
Blaine Griffin Named Grand Marshal of Cleveland’s 2024 Columbus Day Parade
Basil Russo, a local and national Italian American standard-bearer, proudly announced that City Council President Blaine A. Griffin will serve as Grand Marshal in the annual Cleveland Columbus Day Parade. The parade will step off at noon on Monday, October 14, on Mayfield Road in Little Italy. “Councilman Griffin led the city’s Community Relations...
Gino's: The Historic NYC Restaurant Beloved By Marilyn Monroe
Gino's, a historic restaurant in New York City, was more than just a pizzeria; it was a cultural landmark. Operating for an impressive 65 years, it was renowned for its humble ambiance and was considered one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC during its heyday. Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, the eatery became a hotspot for celebrities and s...
Opera: Training and Performing in Vermont
Being a recipient of the Vermont Italian Cultural Association’s grant opened a great opportunity for my personal growth and an amazing experience for my career as an opera singer. With the generous help of the association I was able to attend the summer program “Classic Lyric Arts of 2024” in Novafeltria, Italy, and spend one month immersed in the...
Italian Music At The Library in Verona, NJ
In honor of Italian-American Heritage & Culture Month, the Verona Public Library will present an afternoon of classical Italian music featuring mezzo-soprano Teresa Giardina and pianist Rob Keiser on Sunday, October 13, at 3 p.m. Among the works will be keyboard sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti and three Italian arias by Mozart. Giardina earned her ba...
Legami, a new Italian restaurant opens downtown Charleston, SC
Legami, a new contemporary Italian restaurant, will open its doors for the first time on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The King Street spot is led by brothers Eldredge and Tyler Ropolo, who are also behind Mr. R. Fusion + Pasta Beach restaurants in Boston, Providence, and Newport. Executive Chef Andrea Congiusta, who has experience in several Michelin-starred...
South Plainfield Celebrating Italian Heritage Month 2024
Since 1989, the achievements and contributions of Italian immigrants and their descendants living in the US have been celebrated each October. The month-long observance is held to 'salute the Italian and Italian American community and to exhibit appreciation for their culture and their heritage that have enriched the lives of people around the worl...
Roots Tourism: Italea in New York
On the occasion of “2024: Year of Italian Roots in the World,” a rich program of events dedicated to the celebration of Italian traditions, culture and roots will take place in New York. From October 10 to 14, Italea - the program to promote Tourism of Roots, launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation within the PNRR...
Discovering Puglia: A Journey Through White Villages, Baroque Splendor, and Mediterranean Delights
For many years, my family and I had wanted to visit this region in southern Italy, but our numerous travels, sometimes thousands of kilometers away, had made it impossible. This year, driven by the fact that Marinella and I hadn’t seen each other for over five years, we decided to take the first direct flight to Brindisi. Final destination: the whi...