The Reluctant Adventurer: Italian Fashion and Why I Enjoy Being a Girl, Sort of.
by Courtenay Hameister Look at that picture. Look. At. It. That woman is surrounded by art that's been around for hundreds of years, and it's ogling her. It's the foofy dress. I mean, it's the hair, makeup, the weensy waist, and the stunning, jaw-dropping splendor of the foofy dress. A couple weeks ago, I went...
Italian cuisine: Pistachio Ice Cream
WTI Magazine #59 2015 May, 1Author : Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn Translation by: Pistachio ice cream, made with the famous pistachios from Bronte (a small village in Sicily), is a real delight that you can enjoy by itself or use as a filling for crepes, croissants, cakes and other sweets. The success of this recipe is the choice of ing...
The Italians are coming to Bookexpo America 2015!
The Italian Trade Agency is pleased to announce Italy's official participation at BookExpo America 2015 (May 27-29) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The Italian pavilion in Booths 1631 and 1731 will showcase the latest books, catalogues and multimedia products by 16 Italian exhibitors. See an exciting selection of art and...
La Rassegna “Movie 'N Food - Sapore di Cinema” Mette In Tavola Il Binomio Perfetto tra Cibo e Cinema
by Roberto Natalini Vi piacerebbe vedere l'attrice americana Sharon Stone servire pizza ai clienti in un ristorante di Roma, oppure le star Antonio Banderas e Cameron Diaz con un gigante cono gelato in mano, piuttosto che il regista Quentin Tarantino alle prese con un piatto di spaghetti? Durante il mese di maggio sarà possibile osservare...
An Island in the Mediterranean Is Furthering Diabetes Research in New Jersey
One look at Sardinia's white-sand beaches and turquoise water would lead you to assume that this part of the world is devoted entirely to idyllic getaways and sun-filled vacations. You'd never guess that the island's population is also contributing evidence to diabetes research in the United States. Geneticists from Sardinia – the second-l...
Italian Festival returns for weekend activities
The annual Cascade Park Italian Festival returns today and tomorrow. The event, begun in 2011 and put on each year by the City of New Castle, features live entertainment, music, dancing, food, vendors, morra, Baby Doll Dance and more. The hours are 3 to 10 p.m. today and 1 to 10 p.m. tomorrow. Admission is free, but there is a $3 charge for p...
PIB Sailing Championship & Award Ceremony 2015
PIB and the Italian Consulate in Boston would like to invite you to our 2015 Sailing Event. This is the third year in a row that we have been realizing the dream of three young sailors of the "Scuola Vela Mascalzone Latino" (Sailing Center in Naples Italy) who will race during the week of July 12-19 in three of the well known sailing centers in B...
Opera of the Hamptons honors a North Fork pioneer
A tradition will return to the North Fork on Saturday when Opera in the Hamptons presents "Cristina Fontanelli and her Fabulous Friends: From Opera to Broadway" at Duck Walk Vineyards North in Southold. An award-winning opera singer, Broadway performer and PBS/WLIW TV host, Cristina Fontanelli and several world-renowned artists will perfor...
Insider’s Guide to Lake Como
Italy's third largest water body and one of Europe's deepest, Lake Como has drawn vacationers for two millennia with its lucent waters, mountain landscapes, and Mediterranean climate. Visitors today enjoy lakeside parks, historic villas, and shopping in one of the world's silk-design capitals. Here's a brief primer on how to make the most...
Moretti lo scultore-mito in Usa che l'Italia snobba
di Glauco Maggi Ottanta anni fa moriva a Sanremo Giuseppe Moretti, scultore giramondo. In Italia non è conosciuto praticamente da nessuno, solo (forse) dai più esperti cultori della storia dell'arte. Eppure, classico esempio di profeta non celebrato in patria, il toscano Moretti ha partecipato ad imprese artistiche che sono diventate celeb...
10 Unexpected things to do in Venice
There's something about Venice. It just never gets old. Before experiencing this fairytale-like city on the lagoon for the first time, you may believe (like I myself once did) that visiting Venice is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion to tick off your bucket list. However, the city often enchants upon arrival and will have you planning your next visit b...
The Italian Americans — Our History, Ourselves: Author Book Presentation and High Tea
Join the Staten Island Network for a High Tea featuring Maria Laurino, author of The Italian Americans: A History, a richly researched, beautifully designed and illustrated companion book to the much-anticipated PBS series that aired in February 2015. Laurino's presentation, "The Italian American Experience — Our History, Ourselves," will discuss...