Italian-American filmmakers and their connection to Italian culture
In 2001, My Voyage to Italy, a 1999 documentary directed by Martin Scorsese about Italian cinema, was presented out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival. The documentary, which lasts over four hours, features Scorsese’s deep and thoughtful critique alongside carefully selected clips from 24 of Italy’s greatest filmmakers. These include iconic...
Breathtaking beauty, possible peril: A fact of life for millions in the shadow of Italy’s volcanoes
Italy is well known for its geographical beauty and diversity, but part of the charm of living in Italy, or on its numerous islands, is the danger that is ever present. Residents living in the shadow of Europe’s only active volcanoes go about their daily lives in spite of the looming possibility of peril. The active volcanoes are the results of Ita...
Prego Pasta House: A Legacy of Flavor and Family
In 1956, Joe Barraco Sr. opened a grocery store at 2919 Bryan St. in Dallas, which along with Jimmy’s Food Store was part of Dallas’ Little Italy with bakeries, cleaners, florists and the like – all Italian. After many successful years in the grocery business, the Barraco family decided to expand their passion for food by opening the original Prego...
Wayne’s Father Michael Lombardo to be Honored at Passaic County 200 Club Italian Night Dinner
The Passaic County 200 Club, a volunteer organization that is dedicated to supporting first responders in Passaic County, has recently announced their fall fundraising dinner, an Italian Night to be held on November 12, 2024. Three special people will be honored during the dinner, including Father Michael Lombardo, the longstanding and well-loved p...
Renaissance in Valtiberina and Valdichiana: a new itinerary among art, culture and landscapes is born
The Renaissance, one of the most flourishing periods in the history of Italian art and culture, finds a new dimension thanks to the birth of the Renaissance in Valtiberina and Valdichiana itinerary. This itinerary, which winds its way through the municipalities of Sansepolcro, Castiglion Fiorentino, Citerna and Monterchi, combines the artistic lega...
Ranking Little Italy’s Meatballs
Is there anything more quintessentially Italian than the meatball? Definitely. But for Little Italy’s annual Meatball Crawl, this tasty sphere is the star of the area’s esteemed cuisine. The annual Taste in Little Italy Meatball Crawl & Wine Tasting, hosted by Cleveland Montessori School, is a fundraising effort to provide scholarships and other op...
Italian Firm to Invest $15M South of Augusta
Just a year after its initial foray into Georgia, an Italian provider of transformers is set to invest $15.3 million and hire 110 people at a new factory in Waynesboro over the next five years. TMC Transformers USA Inc. has been present in the state since early 2023 and is expanding already thanks to increased demand for “dry-type transformers,” m...
Crivellone finds his place in Public Defender’s office
Although it started almost accidentally, John Crivellone’s path to the Cook County Public Defender’s Office has resulted in a successful and fulfilling 16-year career as an investigator. “The best part of my job is the people and staff that I work with. The Cook County Public Defender’s administration goes out of their way to make sure that I have...
Trade Cinque Terre's Crowded Streets For This Tranquil Italian Region
The postcard-perfect villages of Cinque Terre are must-see destinations when traveling to Europe. From the dazzling "jewel" of Italy, Vernazza, to the pastel-perfect hues of Riomaggiore, this region shines with allure and beauty. Even though the spring and fall are the best times for a vacation to Italy, these five charming fishing villages are oft...
4 Cookbooks That Changed American Perceptions of Italian Cuisine
There’s a gorge between what we consider Italian-American food and the cucina italiana that we know today, but there’s a throughline that connects the sauces and stews of the casalinghe of the old world and the red-sauce kitchens of the Little Italys throughout the United States. This bridge runs through the famous cookbooks that have influenced Am...
Halloween in Italy: a growing celebration of spooky traditions
Halloween, an annual celebration widely associated with American traditions, is making its mark in Italy with increasing popularity each year. While not traditionally Italian, this spooky holiday has found its way into the hearts of many, especially younger generations and cities known for their vibrant cultural scenes. From eerie events in medieva...
NIAF Celebrated 49th Anniversary Gala in Washington, D.C.
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) celebrated its 49th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. This black-tie event, which was sold out, celebrated the rich legacy of Italian Americans and their contributions to the United States with over 1,000 distinguished guests from the United...