Lorenzo Sonego is back and wins in Winston-Salem, NC
A relentless Lorenzo Sonego doo almost two years of fasting returns to win an ATP tournament final by smashing 19-year-old Alex Michelsen 6-0, 6-3 and winning the last act of the ATP 250 tournament in Winston Salem, North Carolina. For the Italian this is the fourth career title while for Italy it is the tenth ATP Tour title won by an Italian playe...
Women on a mission in NW Indiana
As a leading member of the Italian American Women’s Club of Lake County in Northwest Indiana, Gina Geiss represents its values both personally and professionally. Through the club, Geiss actively works to preserve the Italian-American heritage and culture, and serves her community by volunteering at nonprofit organizations. As an in-home beauty gro...
“Case di ringhiera,” the symbol of Italy’s economic boom
If you have been to Milan and Turin, especially if you had the chance to visit people in their homes there, you may be familiar with case di ringhiera, those traditional four to six storey-high buidlings, with a court in the middle and balconies running all along their façades. Common and beloved, they are among the most characteristic homes in the...
Italy and Vinitaly are focusing on the USA, together with “Wine Enthusiast”, “Wine Spectator”, “Vinous”, and others
The US reconfirms its position as Italy’s number one wine partner, 792.8 million euros in value (+5.5% compared to the same period in 2023). Italian wineries continue to invest heavily in promoting their wines in the States, and will be the stars of many events scheduled on the US market. Everyone is waiting for the grand debut of “Vinitaly USA”, o...
The Gods of Pompeii
Welcome to the Street Prophets Coffee Hour cleverly hidden at the intersection of religion, art, science, food, and politics. This is an open thread where we can share our thoughts and comments about the day. Let’s talk about the gods in the Roman city of Pompeii. Pompeii began as a settlement of small fishing and agricultural communities. In 80 BC...
Chicago Opera Theater to Present North American Premiere of ‘Leonora’
Chicago Opera Theater is set to open its 2024-25 Season with the North American premiere of “Leonora.” The Italian opera composed by Ferdinando Paër to a libretto by Giuseppe Maria Foppa and Giacomo Cinti is based on the same story as Beethoven’s later opera “Fidelio.” According to musicologists, Beethoven was influenced by Paër while composing his...
Venetian and Friulian Villas Day: A weekend of history, culture and tradition
From October 18-20, 2024, the Veneto region is preparing to host the third edition of Venetian and Friulian Villas Day, an event that celebrates the cultural, artistic and historical heritage of the magnificent Venetian and Friulian villas. After the great success of the last edition, which attracted more than 20,000 visitors, the event promises to...
Where to eat Pizza in New York: the 10 best spots chosen by Gambero Rosso
Exploring Central Park, enjoying a Broadway musical, strolling through the crowded streets of Manhattan, or shopping on Fifth Avenue: New York always offers plenty of opportunities for fun. But when it’s time to eat, pizza remains a favorite choice. Since 1905, when Gennaro Lombardi opened his pizzeria in Little Italy, Italian pizza has become an i...
The Italian recipe Civil society a key building block of resilience to organized crime
The results of the 2023 Global Organized Crime Index show that Italy is one of the few countries in the world with a high level of resilience to organized crime despite having higher than average levels of crime. Notably, the country’s resilience score of 6.46 exceeds its criminality score of 6.22, demonstrating an ability to respond effectively to...
Museum extends holiday hours for "Italian Style" fashion show
Give your holiday date a weekend of la dolce vita at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The museum is extending the weekend hours of its popular show "Italian Style: Fashion Since 1945." The exhibit will remain open until 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 27 and again the following weekend, Friday, Jan. 2 and Sat. Jan. 3. The show clos...
A landmark year of record-breaking success for Italian museums
2023 was an incredible year for Italian museums, which recorded nearly 58 million visitors and generated over 313 million euros in revenue. A significant achievement, also reached thanks to the strategic efforts by the Ministry of Culture to implement paid entry across many previously free museums, and the successful launch of the Musei Italiani ap...
Visting DeSarno’s, a Women-Owned Italian Market in Charlotte, NC
I had a wonderful visit to DeSarno's, a charming Italian market in south Charlotte, run by women: Katherine (Kit) Caron (whose maiden name is DeSarno), Karen DiMezzo, and Karen Pupello. Kit and Karen D. are the owners. From the time she was a little girl, Kit always loved to cook. Her memories take her back to sitting on a stool by the stove with h...