Italian land and nature: The National Park of Abruzzo
WTI Magazine #44 2014 October, 1Author : italia.it Translation by: The Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo was established in 1923 to protect nature and to save certain wild animals from extinction. It's in the heart of the central Apennines between the Abruzzi, Lazio and Molise and its some 50,000 hectares are home to 25 towns. The scenery he...
Studying (in) Italy: My first impressions as an American girl studying (in) Italy
WTI Magazine #45 2014 October, 15Author : Anna Stein Translation by: The beginning of October marks the end of my first full month living in Rome. So as an amateur Roman, and a professional American in Italy for the very first time, here are a few tips I can procure from my first impressions and initial experiences.
Premiere Vision New York - Gennaio 2015
L'ICE-Agenzia organizza la partecipazione collettiva italiana a PREMIERE VISION NEW YORK che si terrà il 13 e 14 gennaio 2015. La manifestazione è dedicata alla presentazione di tessuti per abbigliamento - collezione primavera/estate 2016 - e prevede la Sezione INDIGO, spazio espositivo dedicato agli stampatori di tessuti e studi di design. Nel 20...
Discovering Ca' Momi - Old-World Style, New World Techniques
My first experience with a wine from Ca'Momi was the Ca' Secco sparkling wine offered by the glass at Uncorked in the Sovereign North Plaza. Ca' Secco is a fun, simple, refreshing, light sparkling wine that is made in California with the same method as Prosecco made in Italy. While I have seen other wines on the shelf made by Ca' Momi, I t...
5 Italian Coffees You Won’t Find Stateside
You can order espresso in dozens of ways: corto, a shot made with just a little water, or lungo, a shot made with more water. Ask for a splash of milk or foam and you get caffé macchiato, "marked" coffee and, of course, with lots of foam for classic cappuccino. There are many riffs on caffé corretto, espresso "corrected" with a splash of spirits....
IAS research and publication grant
Application deadline: 10 January 2015The Italian Art Society is pleased to announce its 2014-15 Research and Publication Grant competition with funding of up to $1000 for use during 2015. Grants may be used to fund or subsidize research travel or a publication (i.e., for purchasing image rights or as a publication subvention) relating to the study...
Vernazza Is The Most Stunning Cliff Town We've Ever Seen
Craving a getaway to a cliffside village of fresh pasta, ocean breezes and all-around perfect enchantment? Welcome to Vernazza. This Italian cliff town has been proclaimed the "loveliest" of the Cinque Terre, those five seaside towns on the northwestern Italian coast that are famous with hikers, who hop from one to the next on a netwo...
Italian culture and history: San Gregorio Armeno, The Christmas Nativity Tradition
WTI Magazine #50 2014 December, 26Author : italia.it Translation by: With every new start to the Christmas season, the shopping race takes off, and the Italian streets are filled with exquisitely festive colors and light. Shop windows are decorated to attract the eye, while most cities also host their own Christmas markets, where you...
L'app italiana che consente di comprare foto sui social
L'idea è nata un anno fa. «Ero in Puglia, mi serviva una fotografia di un evento che si stava svolgendo a Roma. Cercai su Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter e non trovai nulla». Enrico Scianaro, che oggi ha 27 anni, capisce che «non esiste uno strumento che permette di chiedere foto di un luogo di tuo interesse a gente che non conosci». ...
Borse di studio e di ricerca per giovani scienziati di origini italiane dall’American-Italian Cancer Foundation
L'American-Italian Cancer Foundation (AICF) di New York è una onlus fondata dal medico e ricercatore italiano Umberto Veronesi per sostenere la ricerca e la prevenzione sul cancro. Ogni anno, attraverso un programma di borse di studio e di ricerca internazionali post-laurea la Fondazione sostiene progetti di ricerca a favore di 20 giovani...
Pinstripes to open distinctive Bistro, Bowling and Bocce concept in River East
by Payal Patel Pinstripes, Inc. will introduce a truly unique indoor/outdoor dining and entertainment venue to downtown Chicago. Located at 435 E. Illinois St., the 33,000 sq. ft. venue will feature exceptional Italian-American cuisine and wine; bowling lanes and indoor-outdoor bocce courts; an outdoor patio, fireplace and bocce courts; an...
Ancient rituals, new voices: two Italian requiems
The William Ferris Chorale, Chicago's internationally acclaimed professional choral ensemble and Artist-in-Residence at Loyola University, continues its 43rd season with "Ancient Rituals, New Voices: Two Italian Requiems" a program of two large-scale a cappella works composed in post World War I Italy. Featured will be the American premiere of Bona...