Welcome to the newest ICI scholarship winners!
Awarding ICI scholarships is indeed one of our proudest ways to meet the ICI mission to "celebrate and share Italy's unique history and culture with the community." The 2011-2012 scholarships were awarded at the April Board of Directors meeting to Jordan Lanham, Chris Austerman and Mitch Eckert. All three will be using their scholarships for furthe...
Local student filmmakers will represent Tampa at the Cannes Film Festival
Each year, the world's most beloved movie stars and burgeoning filmmakers flock to France for the Cannes International Film Festival. The festival has become one of the most highly regarded showcases for every genre of excellence in film across the globe. Tampa will be represented at Cannes this year, thanks to the work of University of Ta...
All cool things Italian in Memphis, TN
by Christopher Columbus Italian Club of Charlotte This week's travels in the search for all cool things Italian leads to Memphis, TN. I was really hoping that Elvis or BB King was of Italian descent, but sadly after doing some fact-checking, they were not. Looks like the most famous Italian to call Memphis home is Tony Grano, past presiden...
Alabama-based Catholic network opens Italian news agency
By Greg Garrison Alabama-based EWTN Global Catholic Network has launched ACI Stampa, a new Rome-based Italian-language Catholic news agency that will be led by Vatican journalist Angela Ambrogetti. The new service was introduced on Thursday, Sept. 10 at an event held adjacent to the Vatican press center in Rome. "I am pleased to a...
Tale of 2 cities: Montgomery, Pietrasanta, Italy, share special bond
by Andrew J. Yawn The relationship between Montgomery, Alabama, and Pietrasanta, Italy, is a tale of two cities and two mayors. The two cultures are connected as far back as 100 years ago. The two mayors added the latest chapter to the tale this past week. In 2009, Pietrasanta and Montgomery formally agreed to be Sister Cities, a...
Dalla Georgia a Montepulciano: l'Università di Kennesaw apre la sua sede in Toscana
L'Università statale di Kennesaw, in Georgia, aprirà nell'autunno del 2014 la sua prima sede internazionale a Montepulciano, in Toscana. L'Università ha avuto programmi di studio all'estero da 15 anni e Montepulciano è stata scelta, fin dall'inizio del progetto, come sede di questi programmi, ai quali hanno partecipato circa 1100 studenti. La sed...
Festa Della Vecchia Italia!
This is your once a year opportunity to support Il Circolo in a BIG way!Each season we celebrate Il Circolo's growth and achievements at our annual gala by recognizing and honoring a distinguished person who has contributed to the enhancement of the community. The proceeds from the gala make it possible to continue our ongoing commitment t...
Social club tries to keep Italian roots alive
Naturally, the 180 members of the Italian American Social Club of Tampa Bay, which was established in 2014, want to share Italian heritage, culture and traditions with younger generations of Italians — but they want to share those things with all of Tampa Bay, too. "We have opened the club up to non-Italians," said Jack Provenzano, preside...
COMITES: i 12 consiglieri eletti a Miami
2243 i voti validi a Miami, tutti per "L'Italia siamo anche noi" unica lista in corsa alle elezioni del Comites. I nomi degli eletti. Tomasello Flavia 279, Cornacchia Barbara 272, Yanes Laura 202, Sassi Cesare 199, Caputo Gino 156, Pizzioli Sergio 140, Dimarco Santo 134, Merlo Michele Maria 132, Nodica in Navarro Roselyn 126, Garufi Giuseppe...
Italian American Club embarking on a new era
Founded in 1966, the Cape Coral Italian American Club is breathing new life into its membership with more weekly activities and an executive chef. President Cathy Sangiovanni explained that the club was on the verge of closing last year due to financial challenges. Elected in November, she hopes to turn things around for the group, saving what her...
Joseph Ferrino honored by Freedoms Foundation
At the recent award ceremony of the Freedoms Foundation's Bay State chapter, retired Judge Joseph V. Ferrino was honored with the foundation's national award. "Since 1949, the Freedoms Foundation has recognized good citizenship through our George Washington Honor Medal," said national President and CEO Michael DiYeso. "Each year, our 30 vo...
Announcing: Nonna's Healthy Corner
My Dear Friends, It gives me great pleasure to announce the opening of the Cooking with Nonna - Healthy Corner!When I started my Cooking with Nonna adventure I quickly realized the truth of the old adage that we are what we eat! Food is a universal need that binds us all together, because we need it every day. Paying attention to the quality and v...