Joe Petrosino, Italian American police officer killed by the mafia, on stage at the Rome Police academy
The Italian State Police hosted the Lecce-based theater company “Tènemos Recinti Teatrali” in Rome to pay tribute to and remember the figure of Joe Petrosino, the Italian-American police officer killed by the mafia. The play, performed, conceived, and written by Dr. Maria Francesca Mariano, tells the story of the police officer who was...
5th Annual Pellicano Vineyard La Festa Italiana
Saturday March 29 • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Pellicano Vineyard Hamburg Winery • 6736 Boston State Rd, Hamburg, NY. Join our Vineyard family Saturday, March 29th, 2025, for the 5th Annual La Festa Italiana, as we share a fantastic authentic Italian feast. Each year, we take our most popular events and try to make them even better by transforming them in...
That’s Amore: Celebrating Italian American History in New York
That’s Amore: Celebrating Italian American History plays 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on April 15, 2025 at 7pm. Cover charges are $51.50 - $62.50. Premiums are $101.00. There is a $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available here. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00pm are only available by calling (646) 476-3551....
Italian Tiziano Bernard awarded as best flight instructor in the USA
Tiziano Bernard, an Italian born in Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Flight Instructor in the United States. The honor, granted annually by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), recognizes professionals who excel in their expertise and ability to impart excellent flight skills to students....
Italian Wine Podcast Special Report: "Is Prosecco Still America's Darling? New Insights from Somm.ai"
Prosecco continues to tickle the American taste buds, holding strong as the preferred sparkling wine in restaurants across the U.S., according to a new market analysis from the Italian Wine Podcast in collaboration with Somm.ai, a leader in wine industry data and analytics. The full report, based on Somm.ai authoritative data covering approximately...
The Incredible College Basketball Rivalry Of Pitino And Calipari
Legendary college basketball coaches Rick Pitino and John Calipari both have enduring legacies that are among the most impressive in the sport’s history. The two appeared friendly at one point but soured after facing each other so many times. In the 2025 NCAA Tournament, they met in the second round. Pitino is now with St. John’s, and Calipari is w...
Italy's Brignone captures season-long women's giant slalom title at World Cup finals
Italian ski racer Federica Brignone wrapped up the season-long giant slalom title on Tuesday at the World Cup finals in a race won by Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland in Sun Valley, Idaho. Brignone needed to finish just 13th or better in the final run to clinch the discipline crown and wound up second. She finished 0.14 seconds behind Gut-Behrami's...
20 Vineyard Stays in Tuscany for the Ultimate Wine Experience
Rolling hills dotted with cypress trees, medieval towers peeking through the morning mist, and endless rows of sun-kissed vines – this is Tuscany, where wine isn’t just a drink; it’s a way of life. For wine lovers, staying at a vineyard means waking up to the gentle sounds of harvest, learning age-old traditions, and discovering the stories behind...
Behind Leone’s: An Italian Staple in Montclair Since 1996
Traditional Italian food is arguably the cornerstone of New Jersey cuisine. At 19 South Park Street, Leone’s has been an Italian-American staple in the heart of Montclair since 1995. As it’s celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Leone’s is reflecting on its legacy and why following the beat of its own drum has kept it in business for all of t...
5 Beautiful Italian Mountain Villages to Visit Before the Winter Olympics Crowds Arrive
On a mile-high terrace, I took my seat at an old wooden table, shed a layer, and slid on my ski goggles to look up at the sun. A paraglider on skis was dipping between the peaks of Tofana and Cristallo in Cortina’s Ampezzo Valley. This is winter in Northern Italy. It’s pink rock spires at sunset over an Aperol Spritz and antipasto, or apple strudel...
Calvino Reimagined: A Literary Journey at the 92nd Street Y
On March 7, 2025, the 92nd Street Y in New York launched an online course titled Reading Italo Calvino with Joseph Luzzi. Offered through Roundtable—92NY’s online learning platform—the program is dedicated to three of Calvino’s most celebrated works: The Baron in the Trees, Invisible Cities, and If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler. Luzzi—writer, scho...
Digital Nomads in Sardinia: the perfect tour for working while traveling
Digital nomadism is an increasingly popular trend among professionals and freelancers who work remotely, combining productivity and travel. Sardinia, with its mild climate, breathtaking landscapes and excellent quality of life, is becoming a popular destination for digital nomads seeking a balance between work and well-being. This remote working mo...