Weekend in Matera: 2 days to discover the city of Sassi
Considered one of the oldest cities in the world - right after Aleppo and Jericho - and home to not one, but two UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches, both recognized in 1993 — Matera is a place that feels like it belongs more to the realm of dreams than reality. It’s where the mind drifts off, breaking fr...
Talking SCHOP! Cento Anni di Pasta
Last week I celebrated pasta — though not just any pasta. Together with a select group of guests, we celebrated 100 years since the first production of Rustichella d’Abruzzo pasta. Italian American food has not been my choice for a while, but after this night, this food, this wine, and this pasta, my 25% Italian DNA has come back to life! My good f...
“It feels like I'm moving my own hand”. A research team from the Sant'Anna School in Pisa has developed the prosthesis of the future, the first in the world with magnetic control
It is the first magnetically controlled prosthetic hand, that allows amputees to reproduce all movements simply by thinking and to control the force applied when grasping fragile objects. No wires, no electrical connection, only magnets and muscles to control the movements of the fingers and enable everyday activities such as opening a jar, using a...
Bocce Tournament 2024 at Museo Italo Americano in SF
Sunday 10/06/2024, 12:00 am. Marin Bocce Federation - 550 B St, San Rafael, CA. The Museo Italo Americano is delighted to invite you once again to participate in this year’s annual Bocce tournament at the Marin Bocce Federation. Join us for a day of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit! You can register as a team of four people or indivi...
Festa italiana in San Pedro on October 5th, 2024
October is Italian-American Heritage Month and what best way to celebrate than in Downtown San Pedro, home of the largest Italian-American community in Southern California? The Little Italy of Los Angeles Association will be hosting their annual Festa Italiana Street Festival in Downtown San Pedro (6th Street) on October 5th, 2024 from 11am to 10pm...
The Legacy of Vesuvius: Bourbon Discoveries on the Bay of Naples
September 15, 2024–January 5, 2025. The Legacy of Vesuvius offers a unique experience by bringing to Dallas ancient artifacts discovered in the course of the Bourbon excavations and exhibiting them alongside eighteenth-century examples of fine and decorative arts that demonstrate how the mystique of Vesuvius shaped elite and popular taste. Featurin...
Discover Americano Bayonne: The Italian Eatery Everyone’s Talking About
Bayonne has a new culinary star on the rise, and it’s serving up a taste of Italy that’s getting everyone talking. Americano, a charming new eatery on Broadway, serves authentic Italian flavors that will leave you craving more. We’re talking handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and a lot of heart. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this place so...
Italy celebrates 100 years of film icon Marcello Mastroianni
Italy is celebrating the centenary of the birth of legendary Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni whose career spanned more than five decades, up to his death in 1996. This year's Rome Film Fest, taking place from 16-27 October, will be dedicated to Mastroianni, one of Italy's most iconic and internationally recognised actors. Rome's Casa del Cinema,...
Italian Festival returns to Scottsdale in October
The Italian Association of Arizona will host its ninth annual Italian Festival with the theme La Strada del Vino at Old Town Scottsdale Waterfront highlighting Italian culture in the Arizona community. The two-day festival will start on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and end on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. “La Strada del Vino m...
The colors of the fall in landscape and art: a season of change to rediscover
Fall is approaching, even though the high temperatures don’t always make it feel like the new season is here. Still, the calendar is clear: the equinox on September 22 is near, and with it comes the gradual shortening of the days—on average, we’ll lose 4 minutes of daylight each day until the winter solstice on December 21. Nature, despite the chal...
Where To Find Affordable Cheese Wheel Pasta In NYC
New York City is not known for its cheap eats, though it is possible to find a few budget-friendly options. If you are craving a bowl of delicious, cheesy pasta at an affordable price in the big city, look no further. There is a restaurant called Pasta de Pasta that offers a generous serving of fettuccine Alfredo from a cheese wheel for under $10....
Assisi in 48 Hours Itinerary
Assisi, known as the birthplace of Saint Francis, is one of central Italy’s most picturesque medieval hill towns. While you can visit Assisi on a day trip from other parts of Umbria, Assisi is a great place to spend a couple of nights (or more). This allows you to enjoy the atmosphere in the evening and following morning without so many tourists. D...