Astoria to Honor Beloved Humanitarian and Restaurateur Giuseppa "Mama" Vendome with Street Renaming Ceremony
Astoria, Queens, will honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Giuseppa Vendome with a street renaming ceremony celebrating her decades of selfless service, particularly in the aftermath of the attacks on September 11, 2001. In recognition of her enduring impact, on June 14 at 1:15 PM, the corner of 24th Avenue and 26th Street will be officially...
Miami Heat are looking into hiring Italian expert Sergio Scariolo
The Miami Heat have expressed interest in Sergio Scariolo as associate coach. Such a potential return to the NBA would list him working under head coach Erik Spoelstra. The news was revealed by Alex Molina of Eurohoops Spain on Monday, following up on a recent report on the 64-year-old Italian tactician traveling to the United States to interview w...
Jimmy Kimmel joins LA’s Italian community to celebrate Republic Day
The Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, in partnership with the local institutions of the Sistema Italia (Italian Cultural Institute, Italian Trade Agency, IACCW, ENIT), celebrated the seventy-ninth anniversary of the Italian Republic with a glamorous event high above Beverly Hills, set against the refined backdrop of the prestigious Casa La...
Italy’s Coast Guard: protecting the nation’s waters for 160 years
Italy is a peninsula, which means much of its stunning territory is bordered by the sea—about 5,200 miles (8,300 kilometers) of coastline, including both the mainland and its many islands. But who’s in charge of safeguarding these vast maritime borders? For the past 160 years—an anniversary celebrated this year—that responsibility has belonged to t...
Italy’s history finds new life on TikTok
Between Italy’s Liberation Day on April 25 and Republic Day on June 2, a surprising trend has taken off on TikTok—one that dives into Italian history, national identity, and collective memory. But this isn't about travel influencers at the Colosseum or picturesque shots of Rome. Instead, Gen Z creators are turning to Dante, the Renaissance, Ancient...
Soundscapes of Calabria: the revival of the lira calabrese
The lira calabrese is one of the most distinctive traditional instruments of Southern Italy, known also for its long and varied cultural history. As its name says, the lira calabrese comes from Calabria, the rugged region forming the “toe” of Italy’s boot, and is very connected with the region’s folk music and storytelling traditions. After having...
TOOLS FOR AFTER DESIGN – Opening event
Friday, June 6 | 6:30 PM. Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT 710 Sansome Street - San Francisco, CA. Free admission | Registration required. REGISTER HERE. TOOLS FOR AFTER DESIGN is a major exhibition curated by Italian architect Maurizio Corrado and conceived by Angelo Gioè that focuses on innovation within the culture of design in Italy, with a...
The 4 meals from Tucci in Italy Abruzzo episode I want to eat right now
Amazingly, after watching four episodes of Tucci in Italy I have not booked a ticket to Italia to try some of the delicious food that has been showcased. I’m resigned to longing for it from the TV screen, though Tucci in Italy episode 4, “Abruzzo,” is not making it easy. An isolated region because of its difficult topography — Tucci himself said t...
From Harlem to the Heart of Italy: “Caccia al Tesoro – Treasure Hunt” EduMusical Blends Theater, Language, and Joy at P.S. 242 – The Young Diplomats Magnet Academy
A groundbreaking bilingual musical journey took center stage at P.S. 242 The Young Diplomats Magnet Academy in the heart of Harlem, Manhattan, captivating over one hundred students and families through the dynamic edu-musical Caccia al Tesoro -Treasure Hunt, written and directed by acclaimed Italian performer and educator Simona Rodano, also known...
Florence mayor slams looming closure of US consulate
The mayor of Florence Sara Funaro has blasted the looming closure of the Italian city's US consulate as part of a sweeping reorganisation of the state department by the Trump administration. The major overhaul, which would see 10 embassies and 17 consulates shut down, was formally presented to congress by US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Thursd...
Celebrating Italian Speed in the US
Dallara and Purdue University started their engines on an innovative partnership at Indianapolis 500 race weekend. The Dallara IndyCar Factory will serve as the new home for Purdue’s motorsports engineering program and pairs Purdue’s unique motorsports engineering program — the only undergraduate, ABET-accredited such program in the country — and D...
With summer arriving, Italy’s love for gelato keeps growing, with new flavors
As the first summer heat arrives in Italy, the popularity of gelato shows no signs of slowing down, with countless new flavors making their debut. Sales are expected to grow by 4% compared to last season, when the sector nearly reached €3 billion in revenue—up 0.5 to 1% from 2023. Italy remains a nation of gelato lovers, ranking first in Europe wit...