Italian Market Opening At The Square At Dublin Town Center
Mercatino Pronto! - a grab-and-go Italian market - will open its doors at the Shops at the Square at Dublin Town Center on Wednesday, April 3. The 1,400-square-foot market will carry a selection of Italian meats and cheeses; homemade, ready-to-eat meals; handmade pannis; salads; sides; desserts; and much more. Dublin is the second location for the...
International literary competition “Premio Italia radici nel mondo” – call for submissions
The Municipality of Torricella Peligna (Province of Chieti), within the framework of the cultural festivals John Fante Festival “Il dio di mio padre” [“My Father’s God”] and Piccolo Festival delle Spartenze Migrazioni e Cultura [Small Festival of Departures, Migrations, and Culture], has launched a literary competition for unpublished stories, aime...
Native Americans & Italian Americans Will Hold Second “Solidarity Session – Bridging Cultures Against Cancel Culture”
AOVC & NAGA Hold Second Solidarity Session - "Bridging Cultures Against Cancel Culture" - Join the video call April 14 - 7 PM EDT - Register here. Following on the success of the first Solidarity Session held in March, The Italian American One Voice Coalition (“IAOVC”), America’s largest independent Italian American anti-bias organization, and The...
An Italian maxisphere saved the Taipei tower
The record-breaking skyscraper, Taipei 101, was saved from the earthquake thanks to a maxi-sphere placed between the 87th and 92nd floors of the building, the work of a Selvazzano (Padua) firm, Fip Mec, and which was tested by Renato Vitaliani, a former professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering at the University of Padua, now r...
Speranza Scappucci: My “Rondine” and Puccini, at the Italian Institute of Culture
Speranza Scappucci is conducting La Rondine, Giacomo Puccini’s “Viennese” Opera, at the Metropolitan Opera until April 20. Scappucci will talk about this little jewel of the Tuscan composer with musicologist Harvey Sachs at the Italian Institute of Culture (686 Park Avenue) on April 8, 6pm. It will also be the occasion to get to know better one of...
NIAF Names Paolo Messa as Executive Vice President of International Relations and Strategic Partnerships
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) proudly announces the appointment of Paolo Messa as its Executive Vice President of International Relations and Strategic Partnerships. Messa brings over 20 years of distinguished experience working at senior levels within major Italian institutions, corporations, and government entities. Most recentl...
Standing the test of time: Beloved Palm Coast restaurant to celebrate 20 years
This popular pizzeria hit its 20-year milestone in Palm Coast today and to celebrate, it's offering perks for guests to enjoy. Joe’s New York Pizza and Pasta, the oldest of Palm Coast’s pizzerias, is celebrating double decades. The family-owned and -operated eatery was brought to life in 2004 by Michael Bennici and Joe Bennici Jr., two brothers wit...
Borgo San Felice: A Hamlet Away From Home in Chianti Classico
Set in the heart of Chianti Classico country, this albergo diffuso has brought new life to a quintessential Tuscan hamlet. What to expect If you dream of laid-back luxury in the rolling hills of Tuscany, Borgo San Felice is the place for you. It’s spread out over a series of centuries-old stone buildings surrounded by cypress and olive trees, with...
Iconic Italian artist Zucchero talks about performing for a New York audience
A staple of Italy's musical scene, Zucchero is the kind of artist that inherently resonates with New York audiences as well: rough around the edges but an inarguable artistic genius. The 68-year-old is considered the father of Italian blues, after all, and has performed on this side of the Atlantic plenty of times since his 1983 debut LP, “Un Po' d...
Investing in families has changed this Italian province
Italy is in a demographic winter, with a birth rate considerably below the 2.1 rate needed for a stable population. In fact, the birth rate in Italy has fallen for the 15th year in a row and now sits at 1.20 children per woman. That is, except for Balzano and the Alto Adige-South Tyrol area surrounding it. There, the birth rate has stayed stable fo...
Where to Go for Italian Food in Las Vegas
Pasta, osso bucco, risotto, and pizza — the Las Vegas Valley is home to many Italian restaurants, ranging from the pricier ones on the Strip such as Carbone and Matteo’s at the Venetian to the local family establishments, and even the hidden spots only true Vegas locals know about. Pizza lovers, pasta fans, and general Italian cuisine devotees can...
7 days in Apulia: a road trip among sun, nature and enchanted villages.
Apulia is often referred to as the "Heel of the Boot", which metaphorically symbolizes the shape of the Italian peninsula. Situated on the eastern side of Southern Italy, here we find ourselves in a sun-kissed territory rich in history, parks, and culture, deserving of exploration for its fabulous landscapes, colors, flavors, and authentic traditio...