Monumenti Aperti: Where everything is possible
From May 3 to November 9, 2025, Monumenti Aperti returns: the new edition, with the theme "Where Everything Is Possible," allows you to discover 800 wonders for free, involving 87 Italian cities. The event aims to celebrate Italy's cultural heritage by opening the doors of abbeys, castles, churches, ethnographic museums, and hidden, lesser-known p...
What we’re really eating in 2025: the food trends where Italy shines
More than four months into 2025, it’s clear that this year’s culinary trends are here to stay, as they seem to show real changes in how we eat, cook, and think about food. Needless to say, Italian cuisine is right at the center setting trends, rather than following them. Let’s explore some of the most popular innovations — and happy returns — that...
Bindi North America Showcases Expanded Family of Brands
Bindi North America returns to the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago with an expanded presence and a renewed focus on culinary innovation. For the first time, the renowned Italian dessert group showcases not only its iconic Bindi brand but also welcomes two new names to the table: Sammontana, Italy’s leading gelato producer, and Tre M...
Documentary Underway to Showcase “Little Italy” History, Evolution to Present-Day Columbus Park
A new documentary about Kansas City covering Columbus Park history — formerly known as the North End — has begun production. It will focus primarily on the Little Italy community, which formed in the North End, the development of Guinotte Manor housing development, its name change to Columbus Park and its eventual evolution to the neighborhood it i...
This Refreshing Italian Beverage Will Take Courage To Sample
Though typical lemonade stands may seem innocuous enough, visitors to Naples, Italy, may want to approach some of them with caution. These aren't your neighborhood hawkers selling paper cups of lemonade. In this city, it isn't uncommon to see pedestrians bent over, legs apart, holding fizzing drinks that topple onto the sidewalk. This exploding lem...
Film at Lincoln Center and Cinecittà Announce the 24th Edition of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema, May 29 – June 5
Open Roads: New Italian Cinema is the premier showcase for the most compelling voices in contemporary Italian filmmaking. This year’s edition presents 14 new feature films, ranging from works by acclaimed directors returning to Open Roads, to notable debuts by four new filmmakers—underscoring the breadth and vitality of Italian cinema today. Many o...
Italy RunLA 5K Returns to San Pedro’s LA Waterfront for a Celebration of Italian Heritage, Wellness, and Community
San Pedro’s vibrant waterfront will come alive on June 1st, 2025 as the Italy RunLA 5K returns for another exciting year, inviting the community to celebrate Italian Republic Day one day early with fitness, culture, and local pride. Registration is now open at Italy RunLA 5K, with a special coupon code of $10 for the readers of Wetheitalians using...
2025 Italian American Alliance annual meeting with special guest speaker: Mark Onewolf Yancey
The Annual Meeting of the Italian American Alliance will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. at the Sons and Daughters of Italy Hall, 520 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA. The Italian American Alliance continues to grow and build on its many achievements, thanks to our dedicated members. Our mission is to protect and share our Italian heri...
Team Italy catcher Brett Sullivan adds depth to Pittsburgh Pirates
Team Italy catcher and Azzurri cleanup hitter Brett Sullivan, who led all catchers in the 2023 World Baseball Classic with seven hits and compiled an impressive .368 batting average (7-for-19) during the international competition, was traded from the San Diego Padres to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for outfielder Bryce Johnson and cash consi...
In Every Lesson a Legacy Lives on: Marie Palladino Traces the Stories That Shaped Us
The May 2025 Donna Distinta Award goes to Ms. Marie Palladino. Palladino is the Head of Education at New York City’s Italian American Museum, the first museum in the United States dedicated to Italian American history and culture. She received her Master of Arts in Museum Education from Tufts University in 2017, and Bachelor of Arts in Italian Stud...
Dual citizenship young tennis talent Tyra Caterina Grant chooses Italy
17-year-old tennis player Tyra Caterina Grant has decided to play for Italy rather than the United States, as she had been doing up until now. Grant was highly sought after by both federations because she is considered one of the most promising players of her generation and has achieved excellent results at the junior level. However, she has only p...
This Italian company aims to revolutionize biomanufacturing
By 2040, the biomanufacturing market for the chemical and food industries could reach $200 billion. The potential is there, but the challenge remains in production capacity. Currently, using microorganisms like yeast, bacteria, algae, and fungi to create bio-based alternatives to petrochemical and animal-derived products is limited to the pharmaceu...