Discover Perugia: Unforgettable Things to Do in Umbria, Italy
Head to Italy's heart with our Perugia travel guide. This city blends history with modern vibes in Umbria. Learn Perugia's history and get around easily. We'll show you famous sites and secret spots. Our tips help plan your visit. Check out top shops, tours, and nearby beaches. Enjoy the nightlife and breathtaking day trips. Taste amazing food, exp...
Sportscaster Maria Marino
Multimedia on-air personality Maria Marino has a clear philosophy: Take advantage of any opportunity for growth. “I want to keep pushing boundaries,” the 34-year-old New Jersey native says. “It can be a hard path, but I think it’s rewarding when you keep challenging yourself and putting yourself in situations where you’re going to learn and grow.”...
Did you know that wines can be “heroic”?
The world of winemaking never fails to surprise. After wines aged under seawater, of which we spoke in these very pages a few months ago, it’s now time to meet heroic wines. In their name, heroic wines pay tribute to the extraordinary efforts and dedication of winegrowers who cultivate grapes under challenging conditions, far from conventional vit...
Il Pastaficio Westport’s Passion for Pasta
Tucked away in a cheerful setting in downtown Westport lies a sunny slice of Italy: Il Pastaficio. Owned by husband-and-wife team Federico Perandin and Anissa Nouhi, who opened their first outpost in Cos Cob, it is both pasta shop and restaurant. It’s a unique concept where locals can buy freshly made pastas, sauces, prepared dishes, pastries, and...
Diano Marina: A Charming and Unpretentious Beach Town in Italy
Consider Diano Marina the antithesis of New York’s Hamptons or Italy’s Forte dei Marmi. While all three are summertime meccas with long sandy beaches and clear blue waters, Diano Marina is the least posh, most relaxed, and definitely most authentic. With a near-perfect climate and a breathtaking setting, the town’s population swells between May 15...
Exhibition / Teatricci
On the occasion of the reopening of the library at the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago, the exhibition Teatricci will open to the public, presenting an installation and selection of artworks by Italian artist Alessandra Ricci. Teatricci originates from the artist’s passion for theater and illustrated books, from the fascination for the unpred...
Swing into Spring: Louis Prima Party
Fri. Mar 22, 2024 at 6:00pm PDT. Garibaldina MB Society, 4533 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA. Swing into Spring with an unforgettable live concert featuring the Luke Carlson Quintet, enchanting the evening with Louis Prima's greatest hits. Join us at 6 pm for delightful cocktails and a lively swing dance lesson at 7 pm to get you into the r...
St. Michael's Catholic Church in Paterson Closes its Doors
The historic St. Michael's Catholic Church, located on Cianci Street in Paterson, concluded its operations with a final mass on Sunday. Established over a century ago, the church served as the first Italian church in Paterson, playing a central role in the spiritual life of the community. The closure of St. Micheal's was attributed to building viol...
Mamma Mia! Eataly To Celebrate Women in Food and Wine
Eataly Dallas has invited some of North Texas’ top female chefs and restaurateurs to join its culinary team for the second annual Festa Della Donna on Thursday, March 7 in celebration of International Women’s Day. The event combines the food and talents of women including Nikky Phinyawatana of Asian Mint, Franchesca Nor of Dive Coastal Cuisine, Amb...
Italians & Americans: the hardest working
Ah, behold the marvels of the modern world, where data speaks louder than espresso-fueled debates at an Italian piazza! According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), whose wisdom shines brighter than a Tuscan sunrise, a chart has emerged revealing the labor habits of nations. Italians, Canadians and Americans, are...
Puccini’s Opera. Women’s Voices
March 12, 2024 | 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). Club Fugazi, 678 Green Str., San Francisco (CA). REGISTER HERE. Artemis Danza Company dedicates Monica Casadei‘s new artistic project to the representation, investigation and contemporary interpretation of four fascinating heroines immortalized by the composer from Lucca: Tosca, Madama Butterfly, Mimì...
An outstanding solar absorber for economic desalination, thanks to Italian research
An international team of female scientists from Ca' Foscari University Venice, Luleå University of Technology (Sweden), Italian National Research Council and Linköping University (Sweden) has created a new material capable of absorbing the full amount of solar radiation while retaining the accumulated heat. The project aims to produce new materials...