Italian art: Baccio Bandinelli
WTI Magazine #39 2014 July, 16Author : Enrico De Iulis Translation by: In Florence, in conjunction with the exhibition dedicated to Pontormo and Rosso Fiorentino at Palazzo Strozzi, there is also another very interesting exhibition; the one about Baccio Bandinelli. For the first time, in a comprehensive way, all the works of the Flor...
Italian-American Fest returns for 35th year
The Schuyler County Italian-American Festival is celebrating its 35th year from Friday through Sunday at Clute Park in Watkins Glen. Anthony J. Specchio Jr. will be honored as grand marshal of Saturday's parade. Specchio of Watkins Glen recently was recognized as a "living symbol of patriotism and honor" when he was inducted into the New Y...
Italian boxer/London restaurateur opening pizza joint here
By Syd Kearney So this Italian boxer named Andrea Magi opens a pizza joint in London. Then he adds a second London store. And then he takes on Houston. Mascalzone, which is known for its eponymous half pizza/half calzone concoction, will open Aug. 18 on Westheimer near Kirkwood. "I chose Houston for Mascalzone's first U....
Italian politics: Changing the system from the top
WTI Magazine #42 2014 September, 3Author : Francesca Papasergi Translation by: Summer is going to end in 20 days, and even if it hasn't been as warm as usual till now, the Italian Parliament had a very sweaty August. The Senate is going to change. On August 8th, the "Boschi Reform" got its first approval from the Senate itself. It wi...
Italian American Young Professional Networking In Rhode Island
Thursday October 9, h. 5.30 PM - Trattoria Zooma - Providence 02903NOIAW and the Justinian Law Society of RI have joined forces for an Italian American Young Professionals Networking Event. Meet special guests: Hon. Jeanne LaFazia, Chief Judge of the Rhode Island District Court and Daniela Mansella, Food Entrepreneur and Creator of La Bel...
October is Italian Heritage Month, and WE have the power2give!!
Cari Amici! We have exciting news! Il Circolo is the proud recipient of a matching grant through the power2give Program, which raises funds through a matching campaign sponsored by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. Our goal is to raise a total of $5,000 through your donations that will be matched with an additional $5,0...
It’s bravo, not goodbye, Columbus
The student's last name captured my attention. "Colon," I said. "Wonderful name!" The hesitant student stared at the floor. As an Italian-American, I proudly celebrate Columbus Day. This Italian dared to sail a voracious ocean that feasted on mariners. At a time when thoughts of sailing off the edge of the earth made the bravest quiver, Co...
Italian Welfare League's Autumn in New York Luncheon
An annual luncheon gala includes: Silent and Live Auctions, a raffle and presentations of awards to honorees. This year's event will honor: Maria Fiorini Ramirez, President and CEO, MFR, Inc.; and Gerard LaRocca, a Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer, Americas at Barclay's. The event benefits "I Nostri Bambini" - children of Italian-...
Eni ranks first in "Corporate Transparency Reporting" according to Transparency International
Eni was ranked first in the world for transparency of corporate reporting. This result was assessed by Transparency International by examining the 124 largest listed companies in the world and analyzing their corporate reporting against three main metrics: anti-corruption programs, organization (e.g. relationship with subsidiaries and affiliates) a...
Italian startup makes clothes from oranges
Can you wear citrus, be fashionable and respect the environment at the same time? Now it's possible thanks to two Sicilian girls keen on fashion and sustainable development: Adriana Santocito, 36-year-old fashion designer, and Enrica Arena, 28-year-old communication specialist. Their adventure started in 2011, in a shared flat in Milan. Adriana an...
The crisis hit hard but manufacturing Varese relies on innovation and foreign markets
Every day a company shuts down. The impact of the crisis in the north-western province of Varese, in the Lombardy region, is evident in the declining number of businesses, fallen by 2,000 to little over 62,000 from 2007. The bleeding has doubled since the end of 2008. Back then it was another world. The authorized hours of short-time worki...
International Tasting Tea to feature Italian food
by Joshua Vail The annual 4-H International Tasting Tea will feature a taste of Italy this year at the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum. The featured country is inspired by Beatrice Di Cristina, an exchange student from Italy staying with the Kim Umbarger family. Di Cristina is from Perugia, a city about two hours north of Rome. She s...