Costa di Mare stands out from the Strip crowd
Last year was a special dining occasion for me; 2016 marked a decade of writing about Las Vegas restaurants. After eating so much fantastic food in so many electric environments on and off the Strip, the years start to blur together, but the restaurants don't. Certain dishes and flavors will forever stand out in my mind. One of my most mem...
"(E)lezioni dagli Stati Uniti. Cosa possiamo imparare dalle elezioni americane in corso" - 2 ottobre 2012
Aicop, in collaborazione con AmCham Italy, Corso Laurea Magistrale in Comunicazione Pubblica di Impresa e Rivista di Comunicazione Politica, organizza il convegno"(E)lezioni dagli Stati Uniti. Cosa possiamo imparare dalle elezioni americane in corso". L'evento si terrà martedì 2 ottobre 2012 alle ore 10 presso la Sala Lauree della Facoltà di Scien...
The voyage of discovery - 2013
The Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program is sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation. This all-expenses paid trip for Italian American students covers round-trip airfare between Italy and America and 10 days of programs. PURPOSE To strengthen the Italian American identity by bonding young Italian-Am...
Italian-American Society offers $1000 scholarship
The Society of Italian-Americans will award a $1000 scholarship to a high school senior who is enrolling in a college or university this fall. Any high school senior with at least one Italian ancestor is eligible to apply, according to a news release. The winner will be selected based on grade point average and two required essays. Applications a...
Italian American Writers Association March Newsletter Now Available
Packed as always with news of readings and other events, new books, writings, and other publications, resources and opportunities, the March 2013 newsletter of the Italian American Writers Association is now available at www.iawa.net. Kicking off the month is the regular reading at NY's Cornelia Street Cafe, Saturday, March 9. Featured Readers for...
Timely Biochemical Technology Joint Venture Announced by Italian and Bay Area Companies
Versalis, Italy's largest chemical manufacturer, and Genomatica, a San Jose-based technology leader for the chemical industry, have announced the establishment of a technology joint venture for bio-based butadiene from non-food biomass. Butadiene is a raw material used in the production of rubber for tires, electrical appliances, footwear, plastics...
Studenti al cinema italiano
Studenti di università losangeline hanno gremito l'auditorium Roberto Rossellini dell'Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Los Angeles per la proiezione di Scialla!, scritto e diretto da Francesco Bruni, nell'ambito di un'iniziativa lanciata dall'Istituto e che si propone l'obiettivo di avvicinare il mondo accademico locale al cinema italiano contempora...
From Italy to the US, passing through a Greek island – The Italian spotlight at the Newport Beach Film Festival
by Enrica Corselli Another Newport Beach Film Fest has gone, with its showcase of films, cartoons and documentaries from all over the world. Internationally recognized as one of the leading film festivals in the US, the one of Newport Beach is not only an occasion to showcase production from the most different countries, but also a way to...
Italian Wine Specialist® Comes to Boston
When: September 21 & 22, October 5 & 6, 2013 – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with breaksExam: October 20, 2013Where: La Morra Restaurant, 48 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA 02445Price: $650 [Click here to reserve your spot] Italy is currently the #1 wine exporting and producing country in the world, as well as the most imported country in the USA. A...
IAMPAC Endorses Paul Vallone For City Council
Paul Vallone, Democratic candidate for the 19th City Council seat, on June 10 received the endorsement of the Italian American Political Action Committee (IAMPAC). The endorsement is a significant one as Northeast Queens boasts one of the largest Italian American communities in New York City. In the 2009 Democratic primary for the 19th City Council...
Little Italy does it well at Bencotto's eatery on W. Fir
by Ted Gammon In general I'm a real sucker for a great deal, so when I pursued a day in San Diego's Little Italy I was drawn like a moth to a ... and to see that open parking slot right in front of Bencotto on W. Fir St, well it just seemed preordained to me. Bencotto http://www.lovebencotto.com/, located at 750 W. Fir St. beckone...
The ICCC is looking for language school coordinator
Job description: Part time Hourly Position; Monday through Thursday (late afternoon to early evening), Some Saturday mornings; The Coordinator will report to the Director of Program Development. Job applicant requirementsNear native Italian Language Proficency; Experience in Teaching a Second LanguageUniversity Degree;&...