History in the Making: From Vesuvio to Silicon Valley
This last June 25th history was in the making at the Palazzo dell'Innovazione in Naples. City administrators, regional politicians, university professors, scientific researchers, innovators, startuppers and foreign diplomats came together to support Unite the Two Bays – From Vesuvio to Silicon Valley...and back and to reaffirm Naples'—and Campania'...
99th Saint Agrippina Feast
by Michael Lewis When: August 2-4 - Where: Hanover St.Each Year for the past 98 years this group of devoted people come together to renew their faith in Saint Agrippina in Boston's North End, as was the custom in the land of origin, Mineo, Sicily. Each year everyone is invited to witness the respect and honor that is bestowed on this...
Sights and sounds of Italy
The Schuyler County Italian-American Festival returns for its 34th consecutive year this weekend at Clute Park in Watkins Glen. Carnival rides and games, music, marching bands, skate park stunts, a huge variety of food, a pasta-eating contest and a motorcycle show all are part of this year's event. New this year: entertainment on Friday by...
The Italian participation in the 9th Hollyshorts
The "HollyShorts" film festival has come to its 9th edition, taking place from August 15 to 25 at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. This renowned event, showcasing the best independent short movies from all over the world, features this year the original works of two Italian directors: "Disruption" by Giulio Poidomani and "Matilde" by Vito Palm...
Little Italy fest returning to Schenectady
Food including a pig roast from six restaurants and caterers, family fun, cultural activities and continuous live music highlight the eighth annual Schenectady Little Italy StreetFest from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in Schenectady's Little Italy (North Jay Street). Singer/actor/winemaker Gianni Russo of "The Godfather" fame will mak...
Italian-American Actor Anthony Gurino Takes on New Role With Foundation 'Dad's Away'
With more than a dozen acting credits to his name, it certainly can't be denied that Italian-American actor, AnthonyL. Gurino isn't new to the industry. Born and raised in Howard Beach, NY, Gurino is a Meisner-trained actor and has studied at a number of highly-regarded programs in both New York City and Los Angeles, including the Esper Studio, Act...
Italian Classes in IIC of San Diego
Dear ICC Friends, Are you thinking of undertaking a new language like Italian? Perhaps you are planning a trip to Italy and knowing a little bit of the language will make your trip much more enjoyable. Or you just might be frustrated in your current attempts and don't know which way to turn? Learn Italian with our Italian classes for begi...
Organizzata dal Puglia Center of America la premiazione di pugliesi eccellenti alla Columbus Citizens Foundation
By Riccardo Chioni Presso la sede della Columbus Citizens Foundation nella Upper East Side si è svolta giovedì la cerimonia organizzata da Puglia Center of America per la premiazione delle eccellenze professionali pugliesi in America, alla presenza dell'on. Fucsia Nissoli eletta al parlamento nel Centro e Nord America.Ha fatto gli onori di casa il...
The highly anticipated Feast of Little Italy returns to Jupiter
Jerry Somma, president of the Feast of Little Italy "welcomes all" to the Feast of Little Italy. The event will take place in Jupiter's Abacoa Town Center on Nov. 1st, 2nd and 3rd. A ribbon cutting is set to take place on Friday, Nov. 1st at 6:00 p.m. with Grand Marshall Tony Darrow. Darrow is best known for his roles as Sunny Bunz in...
US-Italy Bi-lateral Relations
US Ambassador to Italy, John Phillips, addressed students of The American University of Rome this week by taking part in a lively exchange and debate on contemporary topics affecting relations between the US and Italy. A lawyer with more than four decades of experience, Mr. Phillips made his name in confronting intractable environmental an...
La Dolce Vita 2.0 mesmerizes the New Italian Cinema audience of San Francisco
By Mauro Battocchi In the eyes of San Franciscan cinema fans who took part in the closing night of the New Italian Cinema Festival of San Francisco ("NICE"), the protagonist of "The Great Beauty" Jep Gambardella (alias Tony Servillo), has probably become a new Italian icon. He symbolizes Italy's current transition from its "Dolce...
Mario Batali wants you to have your "holy jeez!" moment
by Michael Gebert Mario Batali may be the most celebrated Italian restaurant chef in America at the moment. He's unquestionably the most recognizable—imposingly big, bookended by orange hair at one end and his trademark orange clogs at the other end, equally trademark vest in between. Having established his image visually, not to...