IAP 309: are Italian Americans white? The racial and ethnic categorization of Italian Americans
What do YOU use to answer the question on race and ethnicity on the U.S. Census? The Federal Government has recently undertaken a reexamination of the “Federal Standards on Racial and Ethnic Data Collection”, and as a part of that process, they have invited communities across the nation to weigh in on how they are counted. To some in our communit...
An all-Italian innovative startup that brings the digital world to agriculture
"The increasing knowledge as regards the importance of embracing digital technology pushed our country's institutions to support projects that can revolutionize key sectors such as industry, health, agriculture, and many others. Most funds are clearly aimed at digitization and the Internet of Things, which are key to promoting the competitiveness a...
Evviva Hollywood! A cinematic night to remember
It’s a new day in Tinseltown. Italian Americans, of Hollywood, are, from now on, to be rightly recognized for their important contributions to cinema. New filmmakers are to be encouraged to make short films with themes related to the Italian American experience. Enter the Russos. Film directors, Joe and Anthony Russo, along with their sister, Angel...
Stanley Tucci Is Back In Italy With An All-New Travel Food TV Show
Deliciously appealing, Stanley Tucci has returned to Italy this month to film an all-new, 10-episode TV series for National Geographic network that celebrates food and travel in the land of his ancestors. It is tentatively titled Tucci: The Heart of Italy. Pairing Nat Geo’s renowned expertise—creating stunning photography and evocative narratives—w...
Celebrating the work of Harry Warren - Thursday, February 29
Join us (Columbus Citizens Foundation | 8 East 69th Street, New York, NY) on Thursday, February 29, for a melodious evening of songs and classic movie clips highlighting Harry Warren's illustrious career presented by music educator and performer, Robert Lamont, accompanied by cabaret/jazz singer Vanessa Racci. RSVP here. Warren, Italian-American bo...
Giorno della Memoria: Italy marks Holocaust Remembrance Day
Italy marks Holocaust Remembrance Day on Saturday with a series of commemorative events on the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Italy's president Sergio Mattarella marked the Giorno della Memoria with a speech on Friday at the Quirinale Palace in Rome, with Holocaust survivor Sami Modiano a guest of honour. "I...
Salone del Mobile.Milano Unveils the 62nd Edition in Dallas and New York
The Salone del Mobile.Milano, a global leader in design and furniture exhibitions, is embarking on the second phase of its Road to Salone 2024 with a strategic focus on the United States. Following a successful debut in Miami during the World Art Week, the exhibition is now turning its attention to Dallas and New York City for two pivotal events ai...
Openings: ‘Grandma’s table’ inspires new Italian restaurant in Jupiter, celebrity diners
The new year has dawned with fresh and noteworthy dining options in Palm Beach County. The eclectic range of new restaurants includes a swanky, Miami-inspired steakhouse in West Palm Beach, a comfort-food pub that’s attached to a Lake Worth Beach brewery and a Cali-Mex taco spot in Boynton Beach. One new Jupiter restaurant, Tavolena, takes inspirat...
Importance of Truffles in Italian Cuisine
The truffle so loved and renowned by the Italians, is a mushroom that grows underground, where it lives in symbiosis with the roots of some plants, such as oaks and holm oaks. There are many species of truffle, which can vary according to the area in which they grow, the type of soil, and the plants with which they enter into symbiosis. In the gast...
INNOVATION: the Italian Table for the Future of Food conference in Miami
The evolution and innovation in the food world, the role and future of cuisine considering trends, production, sustainability, the impact of technology on food, and the coexistence of tradition and technological innovation. These are the topics discussed during the international conference in Miami, “The Italian Table For The Future Of Food,” born...
Best of Lecce (Italy): Travel Guide and Travel Tips
If you’re on the lookout for the grandest Baroque structures in Puglia, a visit to Lecce is a must. This delightful small town is celebrated as the Baroque heart of the region, sometimes even labelled as the “Florence of the South”. The Baroque architecture you can find in Lecce is truly unique, and can be marveled at all throughout the old town. N...
Rossini’s ‘The Barber of Seville’ will be performed at Stockton PAC, Feb. 9
The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera is set to present a full-scale, traditional Italian production of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere Di Siviglia” (“The Barber of Seville”) on the main stage of Stockton University’s Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9. The show — a part of the PAC’s Dinner & Show Series — is considered the finest comic o...