Puccini’s Pizza, Carmel, Indiana
I’ve been a longtime fan of Puccini’s Pizza & Pasta. We’ve been regulars for years, and honestly, I don’t see that changing anytime soon! Between the excellent food and the friendly service, Puccini’s checks all the boxes for a great dining experience. Today, I took advantage of their lunch special, which I highly recommend. For just over nine buck...
Nettuno, Italy baseball legend Lenny Randle passes away at age 75
Italy mourns with the USA on the passing of Lenny Randle, heralded by Rolling Stone as “The Most Entertaining Man in Baseball," who died in Murrieta, California on December 29, 2024. Having landed in Nettuno in 1983 after a 12-year career in MLB with 1138 games under his belt, Lenny Randle left his mark on Italian baseball because of his talent and...
Janus, the Roman god who represents the celebration of the New Year and gives his name to the month of January
In Ancient Rome, New Year's Eve was not just a simple calendar transition—it was an extravagant, high-energy affair that set the tone for the entire year. The Romans were known for their grand public celebrations, and New Year's Eve was no exception. This night was not only a time of reflection but also one filled with festivities, religious ritual...
The Year Commemorating Giovanni da Verrazzano
VERRAZZANO 500, the yearlong celebration of Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of New York ended on a historic December day with a rare viewing of Giovanni da Verrazzano’s Cellere Codex. The quincentennial of Verrazzano’s entering NY Harbor begun on April 17, 2024, with a Staten Island Ferry journey where Italian American leaders gazed, essenti...
Agrigento, Sicily: Italian Capital of Culture 2025
From January 1, 2025, Agrigento will begin a year-long celebration of its cultural achievements. Among the most notable events are exhibitions, theater performances, music festivals, and international conferences that will bring together scholars, artists, and cultural leaders from around the world. These events will not only showcase the artistic...
Meet Anyma, the Italian American DJ who conquered The Sphere in Las Vegas
Italian American DJ and producer Matteo Milleri, aka Anyma, presented the audio/visual ‘Genesys’ show in Las Vegas, which has fascinated audiences around the world. His residency at The Sphere is a significant milestone. Initially scheduled for a limited run from December 27, 2024, to January 1, 2025, the overwhelming demand led to the addition of...
The End-of-2024 Address by President Sergio Mattarella to the Italians
Italian President Sergio Mattarella delivered his traditional end-of-year address on December 31, 2024, highlighting the critical issues facing Italy and the world. The central theme of his speech was the urgent call for peace amid a year marked by escalating global tensions and persistent conflicts. With particular reference to the ongoing war in...
Palm Beach Cavallino Classic To Host Ferrari F80’s North American Premiere
The recently launched Ferrari F80 will make its North American premiere at the 2025 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic on 24 January 2025, event organizers have confirmed. The 1,200 hp Ferrari F80 supercar represents the pinnacle of automotive innovation and performance, following in the footsteps of Prancing Horse legends such as the 288 GTO, F40, F50,...
Vittoriale degli Italiani surpasses 300,000 visitors: a historic milestone
The Vittoriale degli Italiani, the mansion-museum celebrating the figure of Gabriele d’Annunzio in Gardone Riviera, has reached a historic milestone: 300,000 visitors in a single year. An ambitious goal, set by the Foundation and President Giordano Bruno Guerri after the Vittoriale’s centennial in 2021, which marked a moment of revival despite the...
Dinucci’s restaurant has long been a ‘mecca’ for Italian dinners in Valley Ford
In the small, sleepy town of Valley Ford, CA, the building that houses Dinucci's restaurant has remained a constant for over a century — first as a hotel for travelers and ranchers, and then as an Italian dining staple. Around 1908, the Brambani family (also referred to as Brombani) erected a stately hostelry known as the Depot Hotel, according to...
Dante’s exile and a James Bond set: Culture without the crowds in Italy’s most beautiful villages
Italy is peppered with villages from hilltop hamlets crowned by medieval castles to coastal resorts with fishing-boat-filled bays. The association ‘i borghi più belli d’Italia’ - the most beautiful villages in Italy - celebrates, promotes and preserves these tiny treasures. As cities like Venice and Florence battle overtourism, venturing to these q...
“A Citizen of All Places, Contemporary of All Ages”: A Volume Celebrates the Legacy of Neapolitan Enlightenment Philosopher Gaetano Filangieri
Edited by Professor Amedeo Arena of the University of Naples Federico II – the Italian university celebrating its 800th anniversary this year – the book Cittadino di tutti i luoghi, contemporaneo di tutte l’età: l’universalità del pensiero di Filangieri brings together essays by legal scholars, historians, and philosophers, exploring the universal...