The 15 Greatest Italian Directors of All Time
by Matthew Benbenek Since the early years of cinema, Italian filmmakers have been at the forefront of the international film scene, working to promote and innovate the medium. From the experimental silent films, Italian cinema evolved and invented a new genre of neo-realism through which they created some of the most emotionally powerful a...
Holiday Concert with Michéal Castaldo and Marissa Famiglietti
The Mattatuck Museum celebrates the holiday season with a concert featuring renowned tenor Michéal Castaldo and guest soprano Marissa Famiglietti at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 20. Michéal Castaldo, a classical crossover tenor and light Italian opera singer, songwriter and composer, is an Italian-born Canadian who currently resides in New York. &...
Promoting Italian Culture in America
by Rick Zullo Sometimes this humble little activity of mine opens up a few doors to Italian culture and society that otherwise I wouldn't have access to. And on this occasion, I've really scored some fascinating guests on my podcast, including Dottoressa Gloria Marina Bellelli, the Consulate General of Italy in Miami. Her resume is impress...
The Epic Southeast Baltimore Christmas Church Tour
By Ron Cassie Last Saturday, we tagged along on the Southeast Baltimore Christmas Church Tour for a glimpse inside seven of the city's oldest immigrant Catholic churches. Organized by the parish communities, with Christmas decorations still in full swing, we also picked up a little local history. These photos were shot by Anthony...
Parella: New casual Italian format includes half-pound meatballs
by Mecca Bos Minneapolis, can we not have nice things? It seems like the bombardment of too many Italian restaurants focusing on crudo means they are already starting to fall like a house of cards. One of our very favorites, Parella, recently lost Executive Chef Todd Macdonald (though he is remaining as silent partner). He we...
Sarà un museo la collezione segreta dei Torlonia
Una mostra subito, di alto valore scientifico. E un nuovo museo nel centro di Roma, in tempi non troppo lunghi. Certo più brevi dei quarant'anni passati dalla chiusura della Collezione Torlonia in via della Lungara. Dopo sei mesi di trattative, incontri intensi, a tratti difficili, rispunta la luce sulle 620 statue della più pregiata raccolta d'art...
Hanford woman to win ag award
by Sam Desatoff A Hanford woman is being honored for her work with agriculture and community service. Lilia Giacomazzi will receive the Tapestry Award at the annual Common Threads luncheon on March 16. The Common Threads award recognizes women in agriculture who have chosen to make a philanthropic difference in their communities....
Symphony performance to feature Italian pianist
The Acadiana Symphony Orchestra continues its "Symphony of Elements" series, exploring themes of the water, fire, and now Earth. The production, called GAIA: A Musical Voyage, will be held on March 6 at 3 p.m. in the Angelle Hall Auditorium. Listeners will experience a bucolic scene and folk dance from Hungary, the charm and exuberance of...
Avviso di assunzione di un collaboratore amministrativo a tempo indeterminato nel settore commerciale
L'Ambasciata d'Italia a Washington intende assumere con contratto a tempo indeterminato un Collaboratore amministrativo nel settore commerciale. E' richiesto un diploma di scuola secondaria superiore e un'ottima conoscenza delle lingue italiana e inglese, nonché un'adeguata conoscenza delle normative italiana e statunitense in materia economico-com...
NJ Association of Verismo Opera debuts La Gioconda at BergenPAC
The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera debuts Amilcare Ponchielli's magnificent work, La Gioconda, replete with complex plots and intrigue, on Sunday, April 17 at 3:00pm at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), located at 30 North Van Brunt Street, in Englewood, New Jersey. "Verismo Opera's La Gioconda is overflowing with hum...
Ybor City celebrates its Italian heritage
Hundreds of Italian-Americans and Tampa Bay area locals took to the streets in Ybor City on Sunday for the 19th annual Festa Italiana. The weekend event, which honored the traditions of Italian culture, allowed attendees to enjoy authentic cuisine from more than 25 restaurants, along with music and the company of family and friends. There...
Chester Martin Remembers Stefano Giuliano
He was Italian from the Old Country, although he had lived in the U.S. for most of his life. He was a master craftsman in the truest sense of the word - and whose craft was a Fine Art in itself. It would be fair to say that Stefano Giuliano was easily one of the most highly skilled ornamental plaster workers in the country - a distinction...