IT and US: Blessed are those who weep
WTI Magazine #56 2015 March, 20Author : Kristi Belcamino Translation by: I'm proud to be Italian-American so naturally when I sat down to write my first book, Blessed are the Dead, my protagonist had to be, as well. Gabriella Giovanni, the main character in my mystery series, is a second-generation Italian-American newspaper reporter...
Veterans salute Medal of Honor recipients
Veterans from Hawthorne American Legion Post 112 and members of the Westchester Medal of Honor Committee paid tribute to New Yorkers who have received the nation's highest military award in ceremonies Wednesday at Kensico Cemetery. "Not many people know about National Medal of Honor Day, and it's not really commemorated in very many places...
Italian Culture & History Tour
Visit Detroit's Italian sites on this bus tour from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tour leaves from Eastpointe at 16600 Stephens Road (one block from Gratiot). The tour will include a luxurious coach bus, significant Italian homes in Grosse Pointe, the Italian Art Collection at the DIA, lunch at Mario's and more. Visit Lake Shore and Jefferson th...
America Oggi rischia la chiusura
La crisi non fa sconti a nessuno, men che meno alla stampa. Se poi diamo uno sguardo alla stampa d'emigrazione, negli ultimi tempi è stata oggetto di tagli ai finanziamenti che hanno talvolta costretto i giornali a "ripensare" alla propria periodicità se non a chiudere del tutto. Oggi un altro pilastro dell'informazione italiana all'estero vac...
Gala and Casino Night
The ICCC is proud to announce the #2015ReachingOurVisionAnnualGala. So, mark your Calendar June 13th at Westin Houston Memorial City we will spotlight the Italian Influence on Law by recognizing members of the legal community who are of Italian descent and whose personal and professional achievements exemplify character, leadership, community se...
Longtime Colorado Springs restaurant favorite Paninos expanding
By Rich Laden With locations downtown and southwest, Paninos has been one of the more recognizable and successful local restaurants in Colorado Springs for roughly 40 years. Paninos Italian Restaurant, which has locations at 604 N. Tejon St. and 1721 S. 8th St., is adding a third restaurant along busy Powers Boulevard. It's slated...
When Not In Rome, Italian Artist Seeks American Free Enterprise
by Robert Gallo When in Rome is not an ideal to which Ambra Tesori aspires. In fact, the native of Rome Italy, whose heritage spans seven generations, is more at home with America's free Enterprise system and making it on her own. In Italian, we would consider her to be molto in gamba. "I am a self-taught artist, and enjoy exploring diffe...
Italian cuisine: Spaghetti with bottarga and cherry tomatoes
WTI Magazine #61 2015 May, 29Author : Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn Translation by: Spaghetti with bottarga (cured roe) and cherry tomatoes is a staple of the Sardinian cuisine, a tasty and nutritious first course. The addition of tomatoes give a special flavor and, why not, a touch of color; we eat with our eyes too! This is a typical f...
St. Anthony's Italian Festival underway in Wilmington
By Tom Lehman The St. Anthony's Italian Festival runs through this weekend in Wilmington, offering attendees a chance to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, Midway carnival rides and live entertainment. The long-running festival, which takes place in the city's Little Italy section, benefits the St. Anthony of Padua Grade School and generally dr...
Luca Mignogna: The ultimate mozzarella artisan
by Stefano Salimbeni Every day — even before the actual 'day' technically starts — Luca Mignogna drives about five miles on gorgeous country roads in Northeastern Massachusetts, winding around a charming pond nestled in thick woods, to what he considers a magical source. "You see, yesterday 'this' was not even on this earth, it was somewhe...
Lamborghini Beverly Hills Presents the Lamborghini SV Aventador Speaker Series in Beverly Hills
July 9, 2015 - Thursday 7:00 PMLamborghini Beverly Hills - 125 South Robertson Boulevard - Beverly Hills, California Matadors Wanted. Lamborghini Beverly Hills Presents the Lamborghini SV Aventador Speaker Series Be a part of the history. Be a part of the tradition. Thursday, July 9th | 7PM The world was introduced to the Lamborghin...
Mimmo Pintacuda, the real life of Alfredo from Cinema Paradiso
The character "Alfredo" in the Oscar winning film "Cinema Paradiso" was inspired by a real-life Sicilian projectionist and photographer: Mimmo Pintacuda. His story is now a documentary which will be screened for the first time in London by CinemaItaliaUK this coming July: the UK Premiere will take place on Sunday 12th July 4pm at Genesis Cinema (Mi...