Aielli in Abruzzo unveils new mural: speranza - hope
A new mural titled “Speranza – Hope” was unveiled today in Aielli, the small mountain town in Abruzzo that has become internationally known as an open-air museum of street art. The work was created by American artist Michaela Levesque, originally from Connecticut, whose presence in the village was made possible through a prestigious partnership wit...
Mid-Century Migration: The Italians of North Jersey
I am excited to share my next planned book! This project will focus on the immigration of Italians to North Jersey, post-WWII. After the 1924 Immigration Act was implemented, immigration from Italy was nearly eliminated. Discrimination against Italian immigrants continued throughout WWII. Every Italian was considered an enemy of the state. As a res...
Louie Lombardi and Don Capria on Film and Italian Cultural Legacy | IAP 381
We step into the world of independent film with the release of Director’s Cut, a project close to home, reflecting the passion, risks, and creative struggles that define the industry. Along the way, we explore the evolving landscape of streaming, AI, and the art of telling stories that stand out in an oversaturated market. One of the highlights of...
The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Makes Its North American Debut
At Monterey Car Week, Alfa Romeo announced the North American debut of the 33 Stradale, the exclusive Italian icon reborn for a new era. The 33 Stradale was featured across four of the week’s venues, offering a showcase of Alfa Romeo’s passion for design, performance and pure Italian artistry, officials stated in a press release. Inspired by the or...
An Italian education: System includes compulsory public schools and some of the oldest colleges on earth
Italy is well known for having some of the oldest educational systems in the world with the oldest school, the University of Bologna, dating to 1088. Education in Italy is mandatory from 6 to 16 years of age and is separated into five stages: kindergarten (scuola dell’infanzia), primary school (scuola primaria or scuola elementare), lower secondary...
Italian Heritage Celebration with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Join the Arizona Diamondbacks for our Italian Heritage Celebration on Friday, September 19. Your special event ticket package includes a game ticket to the D-backs vs. Phillies game as well as an Italian inspired D-backs jersey (limited sizes available, first come first serve). All sales are final, no exchanges, returns or refunds. Tickets based on...
Want Italy's best food? Head to its national parks
Whenever we visit my husband's family in Calabria, at the tippy toe of Italy's boot, we invariably take the train; it beats the six-hour drive down an autostrada (motorway) full of lorries. But this time, we're taking the car since we'll be making a detour to a national park. For us, and for many Italians, that means one thing: we're bringing back...
Italian Volleyball Star Put Americans On Blast After Just Three Months At The University Of Nebraska
Virginia Adriano did not know much about the United States before she moved to Nebraska to play college volleyball. It has been quite the transition from Italy. Fortunately, veteran teammate Andi Jackson has helped her to get acclimated. The differences between professional volleyball and college volleyball create a number of new challenges. Cultur...
Fendi Marks 100 Years of Italian Luxury, Craftsmanship and Innovation
As FENDI celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, the storied Roman house stands as a testament to what happens when heritage, innovation and family converge. What began as a small leather and fur workshop founded by Adele Casagrande Fendi and her husband, Edoardo, in 1925 has since grown into one of the most influential and storied maisons in f...
Milan leads the way of global walkability ranking cities
European cities dominate the global ranking for walkability, with 45 of the top 50 spots belonging to metropolitan areas across the continent – and Italy leads the way. A study published in Nature Cities analyzed the average walking times to reach key destinations – such as schools, hospitals, supermarkets, restaurants, and government offices – in...
Vicenza Hosts Italia-America Friendship Festival 2025: A Cultural Celebration of 70 Years of U.S.-Italy Relations with Art, Food, and Entertainment
In September 2025, the Italian city of Vicenza will host the inaugural Italia-America Friendship Festival, a vibrant three-day event celebrating the enduring cultural and historical ties between the United States and Italy. Scheduled from September 12 to 14, the festival will feature a rich array of activities designed to highlight the shared influ...
Adriana Trigiani’s novels testify to immigrants’ resilience
The high walls of writer Andriana Trigiani’s Greenwich Village home are lined with books of all shapes, sizes, and titles. It’s like a small-town library, but without the rectangular reading tables, or the archetypal librarian signaling patrons to keep their voices down. This library-like setting is Trigiani’s way of paying homage to the librarians...