Film Review: “Botticelli’s Primavera” — One of the Great Picture-Puzzles of the Italian Renaissance
The stunning painting is beautifully presented in this documentary, but the flood of references to other works of art and quotations from classical and Renaissance writers might make the film a bit slow going for someone with no background at all in Renaissance cultural history. The sixty-minute film, Botticelli’s Primavera (now available on Ideas...
Venetian Resort Leans Into Its Italian Influence In 'Viva Las Venice'
A Las Vegas resort in a prime real estate location gets a refreshed brand identity in a new campaign. Venetian Resort Las Vegas -- which is owned by Vici Properties and operated by Apollo Global Management -- launched a “Viva Las Venice” campaign introducing a refreshed brand identity following substantial investment in the property, which is in cl...
Ordinary Women Were the Force Behind This Iconic 19th-Century Italian Cookbook
It wasn’t until 1861 that Italy became a united nation. It would be another 30 years before Pellegrino Artusi got people thinking about the country’s culinary identity. In 1891, Artusi published La scienza in cucina e l’arte di mangiar bene — Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well, a cookbook compiling 475 recipes from the diverse culina...
Marcelina's Italian restaurant in SW Ocala: 'We make it feel like home.'
Edie Gandy paid Marcelina’s Italian Restaurant, in southwest Ocala, a lofty compliment while dining there recently with Alan Henderson. “We’ve tried a number of local Italian restaurants and Marcelina’s is the closest we’ve found to real Italian food,” Gandy said. The couple has tasted local fare while traveling in Italy. Henderson had veal parmigi...
Castelli Romani, historic territory for viticulture, is “Italian Wine City 2025”
One of the most important territories among those that have made the history of Italian wine, thanks to wines such as Frascati, and which, in total, boasts two DOCGs (Frascati Superiore and Cannellino) and seven DOCs (Frascati, Castelli Romani, Marino, Velletri, Colli Albani, Colli Lanuvini and Monte Compatri-Colonna) demonstrating a centuries-old...
Wellington’s First Galbani Festa Italiana To Be Held March 29-30 At Amphitheater
The inaugural Galbani Festa Italiana of Wellington will be held at the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. Festival hours will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. The cultural festival will be the first-ever Italian festival in Wellington. It will become known for its Italian ambiance,...
Jubilee 2025 in Italy: events in the main cities
The Jubilee 2025, whose motto is Pilgrims of Hope, began last December 24 with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. The opening of the Holy Door is a symbolic act of great importance, it marks the opening of a passage, crossing which one obtains forgiveness from sins and reconciliation with God, the famous plenary indulgence grante...
Casa Stellina GM: 'We Have Gotten A Great Response' In Farmingdale
Like a good marinade, Casa Stellina has had time to let feedback from the Farmingdale community seep in. Michael Catania, general manager of the restaurant, located at 300 Main Street, said the response has been "great" from Dalers, as well as visitors. Casa Stellina Ristorante's menu features Naples-style dry pasta; house-made pasta; entrees wi...
Erika Tessarolo, the Italian Queen of Mechanical Bulls
Erika Tessarolo is the young Italian entrepreneur who has conquered the world with her innovative production of mechanical bulls, exported globally, particularly to the United States. Her company, M.Art Technology, is based in Manerba del Garda, in the province of Brescia, and her brand ShowGames.com is a symbol of “Made in Italy” excellence. Erika...
Casa Italiana Gets Ready to Celebrate 4th Anniversary
Walk into Seattle’s Casa Italiana on any weekend and you’ll likely find the Italian Cultural Center abuzz with Italians, Italian-Americans, and those who simply love Italian culture. From the large first-floor hall come excited cries of “Scopa!” A beginner Italian-language lesson is just wrapping up, visitors are checking out the made-in-Italy item...
Beneath the Sardinian Sun: A Life Shaped by Community, Tradition & Taste
Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, boasts a distinct culture that has evolved over millennia. Northern Sardinia, in particular, offers a glimpse into traditions that have withstood the test of time. The region is dotted with ancient Nuraghi — mysterious stone structures dating back to the Bronze Age — that stand as silent sen...
Italian scientists turn light into a solid. It’s Incredible!
These are the words of researchers from the CNR, Italy’s National Research Council, summing up an extraordinary experiment recently published in Nature: a supersolid made of light. A quantum material that defies all known categories, behaving simultaneously like a solid crystal and a frictionless fluid. Until yesterday, we could only imagine such e...