Memorial held in Monongah for deadliest mine disaster in US history
Wednesday marked a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives in the Monongah Mine Disaster, an event that’s widely considered to be the worst mine disaster in U.S. history. On Dec. 6, 1907, Monongah mines number six, and number eight suffered a large explosion that killed 361 miners. Although the explosion’s exact cause was never discovered...
20th Annual ItalianCarFest 2024 in Grapevine, TX
Saturday, September 7, 2024. 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Nash Farm, 626 Ball St., Grapevine (TX). FREE for guests. Italian Car Club of North Texas and the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau are excited for the 20th Annual ItalianCarFest 2024. ItalianCarFest is an annual prelude to the 38th Annual GrapeFest®. This is the largest show of premier Italian...
Ggiata Delicatessen Is Bringing New Jersey-style Italian Deli Sandwiches To Highland Park in LA
Ggiata Delicatessen has been making headlines and winning hearts (and stomachs) since they opened their first store in Melrose Hill back in 2021. Their New Jersey-style Italian American sandwiches have become local favorites almost immediately. And now they’re opening their 4th location in Highland Park, and this new store is the first location to...
The Artichoke: Rome’s Cornerstone Vegetable Since Ancient Times
The artichoke, il carciofo, has been the cornerstone vegetable of Rome since ancient times. Today more are cultivated in Italy (367,000 tons) than anywhere else in the world and more artichokes are eaten in Rome than any other city. According to a recipe in De Re Coquinaria by Apicius, they were pickled in honey and vinegar, and seasoned with cumi...
Agricultural machinery: the strategic partnership between Italy and the USA
Made in Italy agricultural machinery is increasingly appreciated by US farmers. Istat data on Italian exports of technologies for agriculture in the first four months of the year indicate an increase in trade with the USA, which in the period considered exceeded the threshold of 320 million euros in value (+7.6% on the first quarter of 2023). Thank...
Discovering Calabria in Italy, where tourists are seen as a blessing, not a curse
Let’s start with an exclusive: “Italian town wants more tourists and cruise passengers.” It’s true that many in Italy are fed up with the country’s 22 million annual visitors, and that its most celebrated city has banned cruise liners and makes tourists pay a daily tax, but in deepest Calabria, as in several other areas, overtourism is not an issue...
Annual Italian Festival - 9/5/24 thru 9/8/24 John Michael Marino Lodge No. 1389
Thursday, Sep 5, 2024. 175 W Shore Rd, Port Washington, NY. The John Michael Marino Lodge 1389, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, located in Port Washington NY, presents their 43rd Italian Festival. The festival will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park (parking lot 2), located at 175 West Shore Road, in Port Washington from Thursday S...
What to do in Matera, in one day: the complete itinerary in 24 hours
Known for its wonderful "sassi", ancient rock settlements carved into the rock, Matera has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and gained notoriety as the European Capital of Culture in 2019. Matera has experienced immense fortune, in fact, in recent years, not only for its "stones": the city offers unique experiences of its kind. Looking...
After 78 years, Glorioso family welcomes new owners for Italian market
Since 1946, Glorioso's Italian Market has been a staple in the Milwaukee community. Owned and operated by Teddy and Rosemary Glorioso, the locally owned grocer has made an indelible mark on the East Side community and beyond, selling high-quality Italian products and providing exceptional customer service. Nearly 80 years after founding the local g...
Isole Tremiti: one of Puglia’s best-kept secrets
The Isole Tremiti, located in the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Puglia, are an enchanting archipelago known for their pristine beauty and rich history. Comprising five islands – San Domino, San Nicola, Capraia, Cretaccio, and Pianosa – they offer a unique blend of natural wonders and cultural heritage, which makes them a favorite destination of man...
Puccini and the Twilight of The Operatic Golden Age
Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM. New Canaan Library, 151 Main St, New Canaan, CT. Puccini and the Twilight of The Operatic Golden Age. Born in Lucca, Italy and steeped in operatic tradition, Giacomo Puccini created operas that showcased a brilliance that made him a worthy successor to Verdi. In his talk, Professor Gil Harel will analyze the...
The Insider’s Guide to the Heart of the Italian Alps
If you want to experience a stunning outdoor destination like a local, you need to ask one for advice. That’s why we talked to Pietro Picco about Courmayeur. The picturesque mountain town has it all—hiking, biking, climbing, and amazing food and lodging—and Picco knows it all like few others. He has a deep love for his home mountains—they’ve inspir...