An Italian Evening With Erica Mou And Oblivion At Beverly Cañon Gardens
By Maite Ballesteros Diverse musical performances brought an Italian theme night to Beverly Hills. Sotto le Stelle (Under the Stars) celebrated an evening of music and Italian traditions, Saturday, Sept.7 Italian songwriter Erica Mou began the evening bringing her distinctive voice and folk-rock style to an intimate performance at...
Announcing the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows and Saint Padre Pio, Union City, New Jersey
September 27th—29th, 2013 Festival Hours:Friday, September 27 (6:00 pm – 11:00 pm)Saturday, September 28 (1:00 pm – 11:00 pm)Sunday, September 29 (1:00 pm – 11:00 pm) Mass will be celebrated on September 29th at noon. Procession immediately following Mass Food • Rides • Games • Nightly 50/50 • Nightly Entertainment St Rocco/St Brigid RC...
Playwright Mario Fratti feted before Italian Parliament for only novel
Italy-born and New York City-based playwright/critic Mario Fratti took home the prestigious Capri Award for his Forbidden Diary (Diario Prohibito), his only novel, written when he was 20 about the horrors of the German invasion of Italy. Fratti was presented with the award September 26, 2013 before the Italian Parliament. Created 30 years...
Following Local Events around Town – Little Italy Festa
by Andrew Bagley It started early in the morning. Then apparently, wouldn't stop or even let up. The official start time was 10:00 AM but no matter. The onslaught kept on coming and from all over. You couldn't ask for a better day. The weather provided the perfect backdrop with sunny, bright blue skies as Italian food with inviting ar...
I talenti di cui l'Italia va fiera riuniti alla Morgan Library di NY
Morgan Library. Civico 225 di Madison Avenue. New York. L'Italia gia' dormiva quando ieri sera una buona fetta di cittadini tricolore si e' ritrovata sotto il tetto del prestigioso museo per celebrare - almeno per una volta - i motivi di orgoglio della Penisola. Italiani, soprattutto giovani, che si sono rimboccati le maniche e hanno intrapreso la...
Adele Chatfield-Taylor - A Brief History of the American Academy in Rome Through the Lens of Historic Preservation
President and CEO Adele Chatfield-Taylor, FAAR'84, will reflect on the history and preservation strategy that were key to the rebuilding of the American Academy in Rome, as she prepares to step down after 25 years at the helm. Adele Chatfield-Taylor, President and CEO of the American Academy in Rome, is an historic preservationist. She was directo...
Matteo Setti to Perform at The Cutting Room, 12/10
Matteo Setti, Italy's newest singing sensation, will make his New York City debut at The Cutting Room December 10 at 8 p.m. ET. Setti joins a long line of incredible artists such as Lady Gaga, Norah Jones, Kid Rock and many others, who have graced the stage at The Cutting Room. Setti will bring his passion for music and thrill the audience with eve...
A beefed-up Christmas with Dario Cecchini
by Jojo Tulloh Dario Cecchini is probably the most famous butcher in the world. His macelleria in the Chianti village of Panzano is a meat mecca – a walk-in encyclopedia of Tuscan food selling all cuts of beef, cooked meats, fresh lardo, salumi, ragus, sauces and seasonings. The Cecchinis have been in the butchery trade for eight...
The Early Word on Nico Osteria
Opened on the same day as Chicago's new Italian mega-store, Eataly, One Off Hospitality's newest venture, Nico Osteria has hit the Gold Coast with a bang. Its chef-driven Italian cuisine, sophisticated cocktails, creative desserts, all-star cast, and elegant interior inside the Thompson Hotel has drawn mostly positive reaction. Open for less than t...
Joseph Sciame (Chair of the Conference of Presidents of Major IA Organizations)
Browsing the web from Italy searching for everything Italian in the USA, attending as many meetings as you can we you go there, talking and chatting with everyone who has something interesting about the Italian community in America, you end up recognizing a few names that constantly recur. Only a few, who - is easy to understand - have dedicated th...
Maria Luisa Lapresa (Italian Consul in Detroit)
Lately, Detroit has been several times in the news that describe the relations between Italy and the United States. The merger between Fiat and Chrysler, the default of the city, the feared risk of closure of the Italian Consulate have often brought in the foreground the city that once was the richest in America, while today lives a difficult momen...
Covington resident to be crowned queen of 44th annual Italian American Marching Club St. Joseph Parade
Holly Anne Savoie will be crowned queen of the 44th annual Italian American Marching Club St. Joseph Parade during a free pre-parade celebration in New Orleans. The gala will be held March 9, starting at noon, at the Piazza d'Italia. Savoie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Savoie of Covington, will be surrounded by 80 beautiful maids in...