Italian Community Center in Milwaukee hosts annual Taste of Italy this Sunday
Festival season may be behind us, but the organizers of Festa Italiana still want to give people a little taste this fall. Taste of Italy is another fundraiser that helps support the Italian Community Center (ICC) in Milwaukee. Over 100 volunteers spend weeks prepping meatballs, stuffed shells, calamari and more. You can also taste a dozen differe...
SI North Shore Esplanade to Host Italian Heritage On The Esplanade
H.E.A.L.T.H. Youths, New Brighton Civic Committees, acclaimed Chef Massimo Felici, Community Organizer Ronnie Gambon, The Staten Island Children’s Museum, The Office of Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Project Hospitality, The Healthcare Education Project, and community partners are thrilled to announce the inaugural Italian Heritage on the Esplan...
San Gimignano Travel Guide
The small hill town once had 72 towers, built by rich families in the middle ages. Torre Grossa, the tallest of the surviving towers, was built in 1298 and is 177 feet tall. Climb the stone staircase to the top for countryside views. Palazza del Podesta, the ancient town hall, sports another of the tallest towers, Torre della Rognosa. La Collegiata...
You Can Visit Connecticut’s First Italian Restaurant That Has Been Around For Decades
Craving an authentic Italian meal? One of those hearty meals that leave you happy and full for hours? Fortunately, we can find plenty of Italian restaurants throughout Connecticut. But, if you're also craving a classic experience at a restaurant that's been around for decades, you'll definitely want to add this Italian restaurant in Connecticut to...
What Are the Characteristics of Italian Renaissance Art?
The Italian Renaissance was a remarkable moment in the development of art, when many of the most revered creations of all time were made. Spanning several centuries, spreading throughout the arts and sciences, and eventually making its way across much of Europe, the Italian Renaissance can be incredibly tricky to neatly summarize. With that said, t...
Poetry from the Italian Soul of RIta M. Monte
When: Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Where: Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave, Hicksville, NY, 11801 Join us as we listen to Poetry from the Italian Soul presented by RITA M. MONTE, poet and producer of the international radio show, Profumi D'Italia, on WHPC 90.3FM Nassau Community College. The reading will take place in the community ro...
Streets and piazze of Italy: where do they get their names?
If you have been to Italy, you know it: there are some street names you’re bound to find everywhere, from the largest of cities to the tiniest village. Just like you find a Market Square or Shop Street everywhere in England, the Belpaese is the place of Garibaldi Squares and Vittorio Emanuele II Avenues … Giuseppe Garibaldi, the hero of Italian uni...
Geppetto Review: A Beautifully Casual Dining Experience
Right outside of the Lechmere Station in Cambridge Crossing lies Geppetto, a quaint, Italian-inspired eatery. This dinner-only establishment opened in 2021 and offers high quality Italian food with innovative techniques. Headed by two chefs — Chef Will Gilson covering the cuisine and Chef Brian Mercury as the pastry chef — Geppetto is sure to offer...
Sicilian Cathedral's Stunning Mosaics Regain Golden Lustre
The mosaics of a mediaeval cathedral in Sicily, built by the island's last Norman king, are set to regain their golden lustre thanks to careful restoration work and new lighting. The Monreale Cathedral, erected in 1174–89 near Palermo on the orders of King William II, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that combines Western, Islamic and Byzantine styl...
Bay Ridge Lawyers Association welcomes new president Mario Romano at annual ceremony
The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association (BRLA) held its annual “Passing of the Gavel” ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Mama Rao’s in Dyker Heights, where Mario Romano was officially installed as the association’s new president. The event, a longstanding tradition, brings together past BRLA presidents to offer their support and advice to the incoming l...
Cesare Pavese literary Tour: discover 5 places in Langhe and Turin
Step into the world of Cesare Pavese and explore the places that shaped his writing and worldview. This literary tour takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of the Langhe, with its rolling hills and vineyards that inspired much of his storytelling, and into the vibrant streets of Turin, the city that marked his literary career and personal l...
Bar Alcina rooftop lounge opens at Casa Bianca restaurant in East Austin
Bar Alcina, a new rooftop lounge, is now open at the East Austin Italian-American eatery Casa Bianca. Bar Alcina is the sister concept of the new east side restaurant, which launched this spring. The lounge serves bar snacks, cocktails, wine and other drinks and will host special events in the future. "Bar Alcina is the casual, low-key counterpart...