Gymastics ambassador Sophia Campana
Like almost every talented, driven gymnast, Sophia Campana grew up with Olympic ambitions. “Gosh, I was obsessed with the Olympics,” Campana says. “My thinking was I’ll make it to the Olympics and win the gold medal and then everyone will love me.” So, when she failed to qualify with the gymnastics team for the 2012 Olympics it was a major blow. Bu...
All about cannelloni: fill, roll, bake!
In their essence, cannelloni are a simple thing – stuffed pasta baked with sauce and cheese – but how good and decadent can they be? In their most classic format, a fresh egg-pasta sheet is rolled around a filling, but many home cooks and restaurants also use dried tubes that are filled and baked. The structure barely changes: pasta, a filling that...
Viva Italia! The Italian Festival 2025
Experience the vibrant spirit of Italy at The Italian Festival 2025, happening September 27-28 at the Seattle Center! Part of the Seattle Center Festál series, this free, family-friendly festival brings together music, food, art, and Italian traditions for an unforgettable weekend. Held at the Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion, the festi...
Living in Pisa: life behind the Leaning Tower
When you think of Pisa, one thing springs to mind, but there's so much more to this Tuscan city than its famous architectural mishap. Sitting on the banks of the River Arno, Pisa is a proud, historic university town with a character all of its own. For those considering living in Pisa, the reality is a city buzzing with student life, where the loca...
Little Studio Films Announces ‘L’America’
Little Studio Films announced its upcoming production, L’America, an epic feature film adapted from the acclaimed novel by Joe Orazi, co-written with AJ Ferrara, and directed by filmmaker Sergio Navarretta. Currently in development, and in the midst of securing global distribution partners, L’America brings to life the struggles, sacrifices, and re...
Escape to Tranquil Beauty: Now, Ostuni, Italy’s Whitewashed Paradise with Coastal Bliss
Frequently overshadowed by its more famous Italian peers—Amalfi, Positano, or Rome—Ostuni deserves a first-place mention in any thoughtful itinerary to Puglia. Crowned with an emerald-blue horizon, its panorama is framed by an unbroken line of white-painted structures that lend the town its affectionate moniker, the “White City.” Schrinking crowds...
Little Italy's big cheese: Di Palo's Fine Foods celebrates 100 years of Italian specialties
When you buy fresh mozzarella or any other cheeses at Di Palo's Fine Foods, there's a good chance fourth-generation owner Lou Di Palo will tell you a bit about what you are buying. Customer Barbara Boriotti remembers coming to the shop as a young girl growing up in the neighborhood. "It's very friendly and just very comfortable," said Boriotti, who...
Etna: A Project to Promote the Territory, Local Festivals and Traditions
In Sicily, visiting the area of the GAL Etna — the Local Action Group — means immersing yourself in a world where time follows the rhythm of harvests, devotion to saints, and the fruits of the land, in a living sacredness that is bound to leave a lasting impression. Adrano, Belpasso, Biancavilla, Bronte, Catenanuova, Centuripe, Maletto, Maniace, Ra...
Onslaught of Italian Movies Set to Hit Fall Festival Circuit, Signaling ‘Great Resurgence’ of Cinema Italiano
Get ready for an onslaught of Italian movies on the post-Venice fall festival circuit. Seven Italian titles are set launch into North America from Toronto. Seven will be bowing into Asia from Busan. Four will screen at the New York Film festival, and six in London. The most significant aspect of these numbers is probably the fact that the New York...
Imagine placing solar panels on the seabed: it's possible, thanks to an Italian project
Italy has often been at the forefront of renewable energy innovation, from solar rooftops and building façades to floating panels on lakes. Now Italian scientists are pushing the boundaries even further - below the surface of the sea. The latest breakthrough comes from a research team working within CNR, the National Research Council of Italy, whic...
U.S. Air Force pilots set for training in Italy
For the first time in history, the United States Air Force has selected a NATO partner nation to provide pilot training. On August 22, the Italian Air Force and the U.S. Air Force signed an agreement that will bring American pilot trainees to the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Decimomannu, Sardinia. The “Concept of Operations (CONOP...
Reshaping the future: Italy’s urgent need for skilled workers
Italy stands at a crossroads in its job market. Between now and 2029, the country will have to fill between 3.3 and 3.7 million positions requiring skilled professionals and technicians. This demand is partly fueled by the full application of national recovery efforts - pushing the need for new experts even further. Education and training requireme...