Italian Research Day & Earth Day | ORA, THE PLANET’S LIMITS
On the occasion of Italian Research Day in the World and Earth Day, the Italian Cultural Institute San Francisco, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy and ISSNAF Bay Area Chapter, presents ORA, THE PLANET’S LIMITS, a new project by Imaginarium (Francesca Pasquinucci and Davide Giannoni) featuring live music, storytelling, drawings a...
Why Turin Should Be Your Next Must-Visit Destination
When travelers think of Italy, they often picture Rome, Venice, or Florence. However, if you're looking for an authentic Italian experience, Turin should be at the top of your list. This beautiful city in Northern Italy offers a rich cultural heritage, incredible cuisine, and a more relaxed atmosphere compared to Italy’s more tourist-heavy destinat...
Gianni and Mac's: Joining an Italian Renaissance in Downtown Marietta
Marietta's downtown is experiencing an Italian Rennaisance. After years of having just one stalwart Italian restaurant, two newcomers have opened offering more choices for good Italian dishes. We've always enjoyed the European feel of dining at a window seat at Piastra. Then, when Bottega opened in 2024, it brought a homey, street-cafe feel that st...
A new Rome: the Jubilee has transformed the city with 9 keyworks
From 25 December 2024 to 6 January 2026 Rome will vibrate with spirituality and hope for the future. The Jubilee 2025 is not only a religious event but above all an opportunity for the city to tackle unresolved issues and to transform itself with a view to increased liveability and fruibility, beyond the institutional season of representation and c...
The life story of Francesca Alexander—the American artist in tune with Italy—is told in new book
Jacqueline Marie Musacchio, the professor of art at Wellesley College, Massachusetts, has succeeded in bringing the Florence-based American artist Francesca Alexander out of the shadow cast by her friendship with John Ruskin, the leading art historian of the Victorian era, who met Alexander on a trip to Tuscany in 1882 and became a friend and admir...
I turned 40 in Italy—and it made me rethink everything I thought I knew about joy
There’s something magical about marking a milestone birthday in a place that feels like it’s straight out of a postcard. For me, that place was Italy. Before I set foot on that plane, I was convinced I had a decent handle on joy—I’d read the books, listened to the podcasts, and tried all the usual tips. But somehow, this trip brought it all into...
Taste of Little Italy in San Diego
The "Taste of Little Italy" tour in San Diego offers an immersive culinary experience, guiding visitors through the vibrant neighborhood’s rich Italian heritage. Guests indulge in handcrafted specialties, from authentic pasta to wood-fired pizza, while learning about the area’s history and the families who shaped its distinctive flavors. With knowl...
Memphis, The Milan-Based Movement That Gave the '80s its Look
December 11th, 1980. A group of radical designers and architects—both Italian and international—gathered in an apartment on Via San Galdino in Milan. Among them were Matteo Thun, Aldo Cibic, Martine Bedin, Marco Zanini, and Michele De Lucchi—all in their twenties. Hosting them was Ettore Sottsass, the 63-year-old titan of Italian design and archite...
Bon Jovi feuds with Jersey Shore mayor over eatery for the poor
On a silver horse he rides to the rescue of the homeless and hungry. Jon Bon Jovi is not backing down in his mission to feed the poor even after a mayor in his home state slammed the singer for turning a public library into a “day shelter and soup kitchen.” Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick bashed county commissioners for allowing Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul...
The evolution of Northeastern Italy: embracing digitalization and innovation
In Italy, high-tech bottles used to store COVID-19 vaccines were produced in Padua, while the first civilian drones approved by the National Civil Aviation Authority came from a startup in Bolzano. Additionally, a Venetian company developed air conditioning systems designed to cool the massive data centers of artificial intelligence. These innovati...
The Italo-American Federal Credit Union Celebrates 90-year Milestone
The Italo-American Federal Credit Union is celebrating 90 years this month, making it one of the longest-running institutions of its kind across the United States. “Our charter number is something like 110, which is very low. I’m not sure the 109 before us are all in operation anymore,” says Craig Montalbano, CEO. “It’s a testament to the operation...
President Mattarella awards 29 "Alfieri della Repubblica"
President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella has awarded 29 Certificates of Honor of "Alfiere della Repubblica" to young individuals who, in 2024, distinguished themselves in studies, cultural, scientific, artistic, and sports activities, in volunteer work, or carried out acts inspired by civic sense, altruism, and solidarity. Alongside individual a...