Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition Names Winners
Now in its 24th year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition—the longest-running award program of its kind—is proud to announce six outstanding projects that wholly represent the competition’s goal of honoring the admirable use of Italian tile in North American architecture and design. Sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of...
Marco Circelli new Executive Director of Filitalia
The Filitalia International & Foundation, a non profit organization that preserves and defends the Italian heritage and culture by encouraging the study of the Italian Language, has announced the selection of Marco Circelli as its new Executive Director. “We are very pleased to announce this new appointment,” reported Dr. Pasquale F. Nestico, MD, F...
Il ponte tra l’America e l’Italia? La parola a chi lo costruisce
Materiali innovativi per l’edilizia e l’ingegneria, in grado di resistere ai terremoti e alla corrosione operata dal tempo. È fatto anche di questo il “ponte” di intelligenze e di ricerca fra le due sponde dell’Atlantico, che ISSNAF vuole promuovere e far crescere. «L’eccellenza italiana non è solo nella moda o nel food, ma anche in mondi meno “sex...
Massimo Bottura Has a New Project: Feeding America’s Poorest Communities
For chefs, worldwide renown often leads to lucrative expansion deals: Restaurants in tourism capitals like Tokyo, Hong Kong, Vegas, and Dubai are almost a given. That’s one reason why it’s so surprising that Massimo Bottura, the chef at Modena’s Osteria Francescana — one of the most critically acclaimed restaurants in Italy, and the world — has exp...
Italy PM Gentiloni to fly to U.S. to meet Trump on April 20
Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni will fly to Washington and Ottawa meet U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in April, ahead of a Group of Seven summit in Italy the following month. Gentiloni will meet Trump at the White House on April 20, and Trudeau the next day, a statement from the prime minister's office...
Giovanni Costello - An unmistakably unique and soulfully inspired voice
“Talented,” “charismatic” and “intense” are some of the adjectives that have been used to describe the artist known as “Giovanni Costello.” His distinctive warm, deep and soulful baritone voice combined with his virtuosity on the piano make for a musical experience that has captivated audiences throughout Italy and Europe for over two decades. He w...
Maserati Ghibli reveals its dark side in New York
Maserati has debuted the Nerissimo Black Edition Ghibli at the 2017 New York International Auto Show. This latest limited edition is only available in the U.S. and Canada and features a deep black exterior color to showcase the Nerissimo “extremely back” Italian expression. Complementing the dark paint are 20-inch Glossy Black Urano wheels, black d...
Giovanni Armenise Harvard Award : 2017 Call for application
The purpose of the Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation is to support the research of promising young scientists, to contribute to the creation of new areas of research in the biological sciences in Italy, and to strengthen and develop collaborative relationships between Italian scientists and those at Harvard Medical School in Boston (HMS). The Ca...
Easter dove cakes becoming more and more popular in the US
They may not seem exciting to the average Italian consumer, but the Easter dove (“Colomba”) cakes launched by Fossano-based firm Maina (located in the province of Cuneo) have managed to find success in the US market—unlike previous attempts to bring the Italian Easter dessert across the Atlantic. Maina’s CEO, Marco Brandani, explained that they nee...
Borriello set for MLS?
Cagliari striker Marco Borriello’s agent is reportedly heading to the USA for talks with MLS sides, including Toronto FC. The 34-year-old has scored 13 Serie A goals so far this season, as well as getting a hat-trick in the Coppa Italia. However, his contract expires at the end of the current season and Gianluca Di Marzio’s website reports that his...
Maryann Mantegna, mom of Joe Mantegna of ‘Criminal Minds,’ dies
Maryann Mantegna was a protective mom who didn’t quite grasp show business. When her son Joe joined TV’s hit one-hour show “Criminal Minds,” she confided her misgivings to her son Ron. “I’m a little worried about your brother,” she said. “He used to do movies, he used to do lots of things. Now, he’s working only an hour a week.” “Give him a call,”...
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Do you know who Michelangelo was? I am sure your first thought will go to the famous artist of the Italian Renaissance born in 1475, much-admired for the "David" and "Pietà" statues and the ceiling paintings of Rome's Sistine Chapel. But the Michelangelo I am referring to is somehow even more important … at least for us.He was an orphaned and homel...