Premio Farnesina all’innovazione che parla italiano
Un premio all’innovazione, alla ricerca, alla passione per l’imprenditoria, alle nuove idee e al futuro. Il premio si articola in due categorie, che avranno quali protagonisti rispettivamente i ricercatori e gli scienziati che hanno fornito un contributo all’estero per la promozione della scienza e della tecnologia e i fondatori di start-up tecnolo...
Italy's foreign minister to visit Washington on Jan. 3-
Italy's foreign minister, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, will be visiting Washington in early January, meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the State Department and with national security adviser John Bolton at the White House. Italy's Foreign Ministry said Friday that topics for the Jan. 3-4 meetings include global security, the migrant situatio...
From Gangsters to Governor Cuomo: Michael Imperioli on Playing the Tough Guys
When Michael Imperioli stars in the finale of Showtime’s historical prison-break drama, “Escape at Dannemora,” on Sunday, his roles will have traversed an almost 30-year arc from one extreme end of the law to the other: from New York gangster to New York Governor. Imperioli first drew wider attention in the 1990 Martin Scorsese film “Goodfellas,” p...
Frank Grillo Tells Us Why He Adds Vulnerability to Each of His Movie Roles
Frank Grillo, 53, hadn’t always envisioned himself on the big screen. Born to an Italian-American family in New York, Grillo started his career with a business degree and a stint on Wall Street, but fate had other plans. After starring in commercials, his path veered into the world of film and television. But you should know that he’s not your text...
Goodfellas actor Frank Adonis dies, aged 83
Hollywood star Frank Adonis, famed for his roles in the iconic film Goodfellas, has died. The 83-year-old actor passed away at his Las Vegas home on Wednesday night after battling multiple health issues in recent years. Best known for his roles in some of Martin Scorsese’s most iconic films, he accumulated 40 acting credits during his career, which...
Call for Projects: Sign up now for the 2019 Ceramics of Tile Competition
Each year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition – hosted by Confindustria Ceramica and the Italian Trade Agency – recognizes the outstanding work of North American architects, designers and students who create imaginative spaces using Italian ceramic and porcelain tile. Now in its 26th year, the 2019 Tile Competition is accepting entries in three...
Italian American One Voice Coalition asks if MTV and Viacom have corporate mandate against Italian Americans
The Italian American ONE VOICE Coalition (“ONE VOICE”), America’s largest independent Italian American anti-bias organization, is asking MTV and Viacom officials if they have a corporate mandate to denigrate and malign Italian Americans. This comes from the announcement of MTV’s newest reality series “Made in Staten Island” to premiere next month....
Looking for “Italia” in Little Italies. Just How “Italian” Are Italian-Americans?
Just how “Italian” are Italian-Americans? This is a question that is of interest not only to the Italian-American community itself, but to those of us in academia and business whose job it is to determine how to appeal to that target audience. How do they identify themselves? What is their emotional relationship to Italy and America? What are t...
A Bronx tale of redemption? 'Hollywood loves a good comeback,' says ex star Lillo Brancato
Lillo Brancato Jr leans over the table at a beloved pizza joint in Yonkers and bows his shaved head slightly, pointing out a nasty scar behind his left ear on the back of his scalp. It’s about an inch and a half long and jagged; he got it when he jumped from a moving car almost 15 years ago, irrationally convinced his friends were out to get him as...
Message of the Ambassador to the Italian community in the US for the Holiday Season
Dear friends, I wish to send you and your families my most sincere wishes for the holiday season. The year that draws to a close has been intense and important for Italy and the United States. The historical friendship that binds our two peoples is based on a commonality of values that is at the heart of our democracies and that is nourished by the...
Spotlight on balsamic vinegar of Modena campaign in 2018 and what’s in store for 2019
The Consortium for the protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is preparing for another year full of events and surprises. 2018 was an intense but successful year which saw the project “Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, The Original” present on many fronts. The activities opened in February with the Consortium’s presence at the South Beach Wine & Food F...
IAP 80: POWER HOUR: Italian American Power Hour Christmas Eve Spectacular Part 2
Chingedy ching, hee haw, hee haw! Christmas Eve is right around the corner and there’s no better way to kick off the holiday than joining us back at the table for Part Two of the Italian American Power Hour Christmas Eve Spectacular. As we wind down our incredible fish feast and polish off the last drops of far too much homemade vino, our conversa...