Sophia Loren: The Story of the Most Iconic Italian Actress
Pozzuoli, a small town near Naples, is about as far from Hollywood as you can get. There is no glitz, no glamor, and its residents have been historically impoverished. Back in the 1940s, this was even more so the case. But, it was here, among the rubble of bomb sites and the blares of sirens, that a star was born. Sophia Loren’s childhood was def...
In Basilicata an innovative and ambitious project is born: "I Sentieri del Benessere" (The Paths of Wellbeing)
There is a new idea of tourism that is gaining popularity, related to the pursuit of wellbeing. This pursuit is not only about the tourist experience but also about everyday life. From this perspective, the small towns of Basilicata guarantee a high standard of wellbeing linked to a good quality of life and slower rhythms compared to life in big ci...
For Italian Tennis Stars, a Little Corner of Rome in the East Village
The Wimbledon semifinalist from Carrara sat in the bar area with his family. The 69th ranked women’s player, a hard-charging right-hander from Rimini, ate in the main dining room with friends. Out in the back garden, the 31st best men’s player in the world, a rising star from Rome, chowed down with his team. It was Saturday night before the start o...
Italy Wants Hollywood to Tell More Italian Stories
The Italian government will this week announce major changes to its film and TV tax credit system aimed at boosting local productions and producers and ensuring more Italian stories get told on screen. The changes come after a year of uncertainty that has left many productions in limbo. Under the new rules, international co-productions will face an...
Leonard Riggio, founder and former Chairman of Barnes & Noble, dies at 83
Leonard Riggio, founder and former chairman of Barnes & Noble, Inc., has died following a valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 83. Mr. Riggio was born in Manhattan's Little Italy before spending his formative years in Brooklyn where he attended Brooklyn Technical High School, which he graduated from in 1958 at the age of 16 having skippe...
The Average Retirement Age in 2024: US Versus Italy
The debate over the retirement age and the future of Social Security in the United States may have you curious about other countries. Particularly during this presidential election year, many retirees and other voters are looking to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to hear their plans regarding Social Security. Both presidential candidates have told...
Gusto! Little Italy Endicott celebrates annual festival
The Northside of Endicott (NY) is celebrating its Italian heritage with an annual festival. Little Italy Endicott is hosting the 17th annual Gusto! Italian Festival on August 30. The event serves as the group’s largest fundraiser of the year and supports its efforts to beautify the Northside. During the festival, guests will be able to enjoy tradit...
Montepulciano celebrates its connection with wine at the“ Bravìo delle Botti” race
Barrels roll up and down the streets of the city called the “Pearl of the Renaissance”, Montepulciano, and the people rolling them are virtually paying homage to the winemakers. The winemakers, thanks to their work, and to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano generate a local economy estimated at around 1 billion euros, in terms of asset values, turnover,...
Borgo is Bringing a New Kind of Village to Manhattan
In Italian the word “borgo” means “village” and that is exactly what Andrew Tarlow and his team are aiming to create with Borgo at 124 East 27th Street. Borgo is under the umbrella of The Marlow Collective which has historically only dabbled with Brooklyn-based restaurants. A feature article in Grub Street notes that Borgo is a 9,000 square-foot sp...
Segesta: between myth, history and cultural exchange
The hot Sicilian summer favors outdoor performances, and there are numerous events held in various locations across the island, under the starlit sky or bathed in moonlight. Although they occur biennially, the most famous performances take place in Syracuse—where, for several decades now, Greek tragedies and comedies have been performed in the thea...
40th Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce draws 120 teams to Wickliffe for $25,000 in prize money
The 40th Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce, took place last weekend at the Wickliffe Italian-American Club. The event brought 120 teams to Northeast Ohio to compete for more than $25,000 in prize money. The teams featured world class players from across the United States and Canada, including Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida and Ca...
Bruce Springsteen Documentary About E Street Band World Tour Set at Disney+ and Hulu
Disney+ and Hulu have set a new Bruce Springsteen documentary for an October premiere. “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band” will follow the band’s 2023-2024 world tour, featuring footage from band rehearsals and backstage moments, conversations with Springsteen as he develops the setlist and archival clips of the E Street Band. The...