Holidays in the Vineyard: 10 must-experience Italian wineries and vine rows
Before Covid, the gap between North American wineries and Italian ones in terms of hospitality was vast. The former have been offering all kinds of packages for over 20 years—from tasting trails to full-blown shows among the barrels: screenings, wellness treatments, suites nestled among the vines. The latter started later but are now rapidly rethin...
Is Netflix planning a ‘Nonnas’ sequel?
Joe Scaravella, the founder of Enoteca Maria in St. George, recently shared that there are plans to produce a sequel to “Nonnas,” the film on his beloved Italian restaurant.Scaravella said there are “plans” to make a sequel titled “Nonnas of the World,” according to the report. Scaravella added that he has also begun developing his own idea for a t...
ICI Celebrates Gaetano Pesce and Gianni Pettena as Part of NYC Design Week
As the city celebrates the 13th edition of New York City Design Week, the Italian Cultural Institute of New York has opened Reimagining the Everyday Landscape, an exhibition celebrating two protagonists of Italian design: the late Gaetano Pesce, who passed away last year, and Gianni Pettena. Both emerged during the radical era of the 1960s and 1970...
Jasmine Paolini beats Coco Gauff in Rome final, reaches milestone
Jasmine Paolini made history in Rome on Saturday, becoming the first Italian in 40 years to win the women's singles event in her nation's signature tournament as she topped Coco Gauff in the final of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Paolini, the sixth seed, needed just one hour, 29 minutes to defeat the fourth-seeded Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in front of an e...
New exhibit opens for historic Little Italy Benton Harbor neighborhood
It's Opening Day for the Morton House Museum’s 2025 Season today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 501 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The Morton House Museum, “The Home of Benton Harbor History,” kicks off its 2025 season featuring this season’s exhibit: “Benton Harbor’s Little Italy: A Kaleidoscope of Cultures.” The Little Italy neighborhood...
Buongiorno Ceramica in 58 Italian towns
On Saturday, May 17, the eleventh edition of Buongiorno Ceramica! returns — a nationwide celebration that simultaneously involves 58 towns across Italy. It’s a true widespread festival, engaging all communities dedicated to the production and cultural promotion of Italian artistic and artisanal ceramics. This 48-hour event explores the rich heritag...
Dean Martin Hometown Festival Returns to Steubenville – June 12-14, 2025 for a stellar Celebration of the King of Cool
The Dean Martin Association, the City of Steubenville, Ohio and The Harmonium Project is proud to announce the return of the highly anticipated DEAN MARTIN HOMETOWN FESTIVAL set to take place June 12-14, 2025. This annual celebration pays tribute to the legendary singer, actor, and entertainer Dean Martin, one of Steubenville’s most cherished nativ...
This Hidden Gem in Northern Italy Is Called 'Little Rome', and Its Historic Center Is a UNESCO Site
Most famous as the hometown of Shakespeare’s tragic couple Romeo and Juliet, Verona isn’t typically one of the first cities in Italy that tourists visit, but it’s definitely worth a trip. Located in the region of Veneto, Verona is about 75 minutes from Venice and Milan via high-speed train. It’s also within striking distance of Lake Garda, making i...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 369 #1 Movie on Netflix: Nonnas! Brenda Vaccaro and the Making of a Modern Classic!
Ever wondered how a $20 bill could symbolize a life changing moment or how the warmth of Italian family life contrasts with its perceived patriarchal structure? We’re diving into all this and more with an incredible panel discussing “Nonnas,” a film now on Netflix that beautifully captures Italian American culture. Broadcasting from the vibrant Red...
Serafin (DE) welcomes opera sensation Gina Perregrino
When Gina Perregrino was about 12 years old, Alexis I. du Pont High School music teacher Paul Parets asked her to sing a song for him. She chose Andrea Bocelli’s “Time to Say Goodbye” (in Italian) which left a lasting impression on Parets, an influential music educator in Delaware, and a friend of her family. “He insisted to my parents that I take...
Celebrating A.P. Giannini on June 2nd in San Francisco
On Monday, June 2nd, experience the story behind the man who financed dreams like the Golden Gate Bridge and Hollywood’s first animated film. The documentary film screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Davide Fiore and the film’s producers. This special event honoring Amadeo Pietro “A.P.” Giannini is presented in collaboration with Itali...
Giordano’s and Buona Beef Collaborate on a Pizza for National Italian Beef Day
Giordano’s, an iconic Chicago deep-dish pizza brand, has joined forced with fellow hometown favorite Buona Beef to celebrate National Italian Beef Day on May 24 with a new pie, aptly dubbed the Italian Beef Pizza.The crossover is the first in the launch of Giordano’s Chi-Town Flavors series, spotlighting a string of local collaborations on its nati...