Italy-USA: Amb. Zappia inaugurates exhibition on the Navy
Italian Ambassador to the US Mariangela Zappia opened the 'Ocean Stories' exhibition, celebrating the Italian Navy, its history and values, its sailors, and its commitment to preserving and protecting the oceans while promoting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, at the diplomatic headquarters in Washington. "This exhibition offers a uniqu...
Italian Language Amazes Harlem: "Sempreverde" Unique Bilingual Go-Green Musical Opens at the Young Diplomat Magnet School P.S. 242 staged by the students
Award-winning artist and educator Simona Rodano aka The Italian Fairy, founder of Incanto Productions based in NYC specialized in multilingual and multicultural services for schools in the USA, was thrilled when Principal Ms. Dejardin and Vice-Principal Ms. Ellman at P.S. 242, proposed an exciting in-residency program to further enhance the dual la...
A new way to fly from and to Sicily
Aerolinee Siciliane, a new airline based in Sicily, is poised to make significant strides in improving mobility for residents and visitors of the island. The airline was conceived by Luigi Crispino and aims to address the high cost of air travel to and from Sicily, enhancing accessibility and affordability. The airline plans to operate out of Comis...
Former Islanders Goalie Roberto Luongo Eats Pasta Meal Out Of Stanley Cup
On Monday, former New York Islanders goaltender and current Florida Panthers employee Roberto Luongo had the opportunity to win his first Stanley Cup. The 45-year-old Hockey Hall of Fame member, who is currently serving as Special Advisor to the General Manager of the Florida Panthers, fell to the Boston Bruins in the 2011 Stanley Cup Final as a m...
An international partnership: Italian teams compete at Hoopfest for the first time
When Ryan Turcott first approached Gonzaga University officials about an idea to partner with an Italian basketball team, Turcott, the school’s MA Sports Administration Program director, said they looked at him like he was talking nonsense. But on Wednesday night, Italian youth athletes and their coaches from Pistoia Basket 2000 and DLF Udine Baske...
Discover Terre di Pisa: A Wine Tourism Gem in Tuscany
Terre di Pisa is one of Italy’s newest and most exciting DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) wine appellations, and it is waiting to be discovered. This geographical area is ideal for wine tourism, especially in spring or fall. Sadly, most visitors to the region limit their visits to the over-touristed city of Pisa (which has the same name a...
XXIV edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World
Dear teachers and colleagues, the XXIV edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World (SLIM), scheduled for October 14-20, is approaching and we are pleased to announce the release of the new contest dedicated to students of Italian in the New England consular district. The SLIM 2024 theme is “Italian and the Book: the world between the l...
The Labyrinth of Villa Pisani in Stra, suggestions of D'Annunzio and an intricate pathway
It is known as the “queen of the Venetian villas.” and indeed, Villa Pisani in Stra is a significant, elegant, majestic presence; it is impossible not to notice it as one travels along Veneto Regional Road 11, or the long road that leads from the center of Venice, from Piazzale Roma, to the gates of Padua, skirting the Brenta Canal, along which sta...
What is Grappa: The Ultimate Guide to Italy’s Iconic Spirit
Grappa, an iconic Italian spirit, is deeply rooted in the country’s rich cultural and culinary heritage. This unique distilled beverage is known for its robust flavor and aromatic qualities. Traditionally, grappa was considered a poor man’s drink, made by resourcefully utilizing the remnants of the winemaking process. Today, it enjoys global recogn...
Giovanni Rana: from Verona to the world
Giovanni Rana is a prominent Italian food brand known for its fresh pasta, with a history that dates back to the 1960s. The brand was founded by Giovanni Rana, born in 1937 in Verona: his culinary journey began at a young age, working in his family’s bakery, but the turning point came when he recognized a market need for high-quality, fresh pasta a...
The Ultimate Guide to Traditional Food in Puglia
Apulian food is famous around Italy for traditionally being vegetable-focused. The sun-soaked heel of Italy is home to a cuisine with centuries of history, defined by its simplicity and quality. From sweet eats to speciality pasta shapes, the one thing you must make it your mission to enjoy while in Apulia is all of the local food on offer. Here’s...
Who will be crowned this year’s queen as "La Bella Regina"?
One of the most thrilling and glamorous events in the Chicago-area Italian-American community is the contest to determine who will reign as La Bella Regina of the Columbus Day Parade. “Few events in the community can match the pageantry of the annual Columbus Day Queen pageant,” says Ron Onesti, president of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Ame...