The Italian American One Voice Coalition (IAOVC) and the Native American Guardian’s Association (NAGA) will host the next in their ongoing series of “Solidarity Sessions – Bridging Cultures Against Cancel Culture” - a powerful collaboration uniting Native American, Italian American, and other communities in the fight against cultural erasure and hi...
August 26 2025, 19:00 (Local time). Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Miami 209, Altara Ave - Coral Gables, Miami, FL. The Italian Cultural Institute in Miami is pleased to announce the launch of Come Musica – The Power of Music in Education, a project designed to promote the study of the Italian language through the universal message of music. Prota...
Italian American actor Gary Sinise has brought over 1,000 children of fallen service members to Disney theme parks free of charge. The program is called the “Snowball Express” and operates through the actor’s nonprofit organization, the Gary Sinise Foundation. While most versions of the claim name the specific theme park as Disneyland, located in A...
Lavazza is getting ready to serve tennis fans their coffee fix as the Italian brand has been named the official coffee sponsor for the 2025 U.S. Open. The star-studded annual tennis event, held at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, is a major event for the Queens borough as visitors from all over the world get ready...
A breakthrough in sustainable heating is emerging from Italy. Researchers at BeDimensional, a spin-off of the Graphene Labs at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), have developed a graphene-based paint that transforms interior surfaces into heating elements. This inventive solution offers a sleek, minimalist alternative to bulky radiators. Th...
In the evocative landscapes of Casentino, Bibbiena is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Tuscany, just a short distance from the historic city of Arezzo. Known as the city of photography, thanks to its famous Festival this town offers a perfect blend of art, nature, and tradition—a wonderful mix of Tuscany vibes. With an authentic atmosphere, bre...
The “Mr. Scorsese” team was granted exclusive, unrestricted access to Scorsese’s private archives. This enables them to explore his journey from an entirely new perspective. The documentary, directed by Rebecca Miller (She Came to Me, Personal Velocity), features extensive conversations with Scorsese himself, as well as with his friends, family, an...
Ferrara is the custodian of an extraordinarily rich and complex Jewish history, which has its roots in the 13th century and continues to leave an indelible mark on the city’s urban and cultural fabric. The Jewish presence in Ferrara has been continuously attested since the Middle Ages, and its Jewish community is still one of the oldest and most in...
The pandemic got in the way of many events. However, overwhelming demand has brought one classic Norwich event back. The Taste of Italy returns to Howard T Brown Memorial Park on Sept. 6 from noon to 6 p.m. This year’s event will feature food from a dozen local Italian restaurants, including La Stella Pizzeria, Vocatura’s Bakery, Voc’s Westside Piz...
I was recently in my stepbrother’s kitchen and saw one of those vintage‑style SMEG fridges in bright red. It looked like a 1950s appliance brought into the present – curved doors, bold chrome handle, and an unmistakable retro feel. “A wedding gift,” he reminded me, “20 years and it’s still going strong!” SMEG is, in fact, known for its iconic retro...
In the early 2000s, researchers Michel Poulain and Gianni Pes identified something remarkable: a cluster of mountain villages in Sardinia’s Ogliastra and Barbagia regions where people routinely live past 100. This unexpected discovery placed Sardinia on the global map as one of the world’s original Blue Zones: regions known for extraordinary longev...
In movies, tales about immigration and finding a new life in a foreign land are usually usually filled with trials, tribulations, and the ultimate triumph. These tales reinforce the idea that the world is a global village. They also present the hypocrisy, double standards, and corrupt morals of fellow human beings. Naples to New York presents one...