2025 IABF Florida Spring Training Social
Join us on March 11 and 12 for an IABF Spring Training Social in Tampa, FL. IABF will host two events: one Yankees spring training game with a suite and a social/dinner to celebrate Italian heritage. Be part of our first social outings in Florida. IABF will honor legendary University of Tampa baseball coach and Italian American Joe Urso for his ded...
Sinner: the agreement includes a suspension despite acknowledging his innocence
Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner has agreed to a three-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. However, this is not a plea deal nor an admission of guilt; in fact, both parties recognize Sinner's personal innocence. Nevertheless, he must serve a three-month ban because “an athlete is responsible for the negligence of thei...
Italy continues to lead the European jewelry
The jewelry sector remains resilient to the economic downturn affecting other areas of European manufacturing, and Italy holds the top position in the continent. In 2023, the total value of jewelry production within the European Union reached €4.363 billion, marking a 1% increase from €4.321 billion in 2022. Italy remains the largest producer among...
YouTube turns 20: the Italian journey of the video platform
YouTube turns 20 in these days, a period in which it has revolutionized the use of video worldwide. On average, the time spent in Italy on YouTube each month is 18 hours and 15 minutes per user. There are 42.8 million users (72.8% of the Italian population), and the percentage of men and women using the platform is exactly the same (50%). The YouTu...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 357 From Verrazzano to Modern Advocates with Tony De Nonno
Tony De Nonno, a filmmaker, historian, and community leader, shares his remarkable journey in preserving Italian American heritage and culture. He discusses his debut film “It’s All in My Hands” and his acclaimed documentary “Heaven Touches Brooklyn in July,” both of which highlight key moments and figures within the Italian American community. Thr...
Rocky Marciano: the legend of the Italian American boxer in a new artistic project
A team of Italian artists, led by Carmine Di Giandomenico, Francesco Colafella, and Maestro Tanino Liberatore, has come together to tell the story of legendary boxer Rocky Marciano in a work that blends comic book and biography, offering a fresh perspective on his extraordinary career. Born on September 1, 1923, in Brockton, Massachusetts, Rocco Fr...
La traviata at Palm Beach Opera
Palm Beach Opera presents Verdi's La traviata at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from February 21-23, 2025. This classic opera tells the story of Violetta, a courtesan caught in a web of love and sacrifice, highlighted by powerful performances from sopranos Gabriella Reyes and Amanda Woodbury. Directed by Omer Ben Seadia and conducted by...
A Journey through Italy’s Traditional Carnevale Desserts
Carnevale in Italy is one of the most vibrant festivities of the year, marked by colorful parades, masquerades, street performances, and, of course, delicious food. Celebrated in the weeks leading up to Lent, Carnevale has deep roots in ancient traditions. The word Carnevale itself comes from the Latin carnelevarium, meaning "to remove meat," a ref...
Sanremo Giovani World Tour 2025: five North America dates in May 2025
From the Ariston stage, Carlo Conti announced live the launch of the 2025 edition of the Sanremo Giovani World Tour, dedicated to new young Italian music talents. The Sanremo Giovani World Tour will feature Alex Wise, Maria Tomba, Settembre, Vale LP & Lil Jolie. The four participants were revealed during the second episode of the Festival, and thei...
Tony Danza pays tribute to special Sinatra relationship at The Vogel (NJ)
Growing up Italian in Brooklyn, it’s no surprise Tony Danza was a fan of Frank Sinatra. His mother turned him on to the crooner when he was 8 years old. “She was an original bobbysoxer,” he said. “My mom was enthralled by him and so was I. The way he interprets a song – nobody else can do it like that.” With a long career in television and movies,...
Join OSDIA in supporting Palisades wildfire relief efforts
The Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) and the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) have launched a fundraising campaign to support those affected by the recent wildfires in and around the greater Los Angeles area. Under the leadership of SIF President Comm. Joseph Sciame and OSDIA National President/SIF Chairman Michael G. Polo, we inv...
Speed mentoring at the Italian Embassy in Washington to celebrate the international day of women and girls in science
On February 13 the Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted Meet Your Woman In Science, a mentoring event celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science promoted by the UN. “When the Embassy launched the Week of Women and Girls in Science two years ago, our goal was to raise awareness and advocate for more equitable access for women i...