The Tuscan tradition of Impruneta pottery
Think about Brunelleschi’s cupola, in Florence, think about its color… that rich, beautiful orangey-red, so vibrant and clean, so vivid against the blue skies of a terse winter day. Well, that color is all down to Impruneta terracotta. Impruneta, set in picturesque Tuscany, more specifically, in the Chianti region of Tuscany, is only about 9 miles...
Valpolicella and its Amarone look to change: in style, climate and consumption
Valpolicella embraces 19 municipalities, covering an area of 30,000 hectares, rising 750 meters above sea level and descending 50 meters above sea level, of which 8,586 hectares are planted with vines, and of which 3,500 are “sustainable” (and, therefore, either organic or biodynamic, or otherwise in the National Quality System of Integrated Produc...
ITALIAN HERITAGE NIGHT: WIZARDS vs UTAH JAZZ at Capital One Arena
The Italian Heritage Night was a success! ICS ticket holders enjoyed exclusive pre- and post-game experiences during the Wizards vs Jazz basketball game at the Capital One Arena on January 25th. Children attending with their parents and/or grandparents not only relished the game but also had the unique opportunity to stand close to the players duri...
Lesser-known Italian island with pastel-coloured houses & black sand beaches dubbed most beautiful in the country
Popular towns and cities in Italy can get very crowded, but there are still some secluded spots where holidaymakers can relax in peace. One of those places is Procida - a small Italian island located in the Bay of Naples. The tiny Italian island of often overlooked by holidaymakers, who often opt to visit the neighbouring island of Capri instead. I...
Màstra offers an authentic taste of Italy
Màstra Italian Bakery Bistro offers diners a somewhat rare experience around here—a family-owned, non-chain restaurant. The small, bright and simply designed restaurant is located at 476 N. 900 W. in American Fork, just east of Costco and is owned and operated by Italian native Jonathan Cagnacci. Cagnacci was born and raised in Genova, Italy, befor...
20 Best Places to Retire in Italy for US Citizens
In this article, we delve into the 20 best places to retire in Italy for US citizens. Navigating retirement planning involves strategic decision-making, and for numerous US citizens, Italy has emerged as an enchanting destination to retire to. These American retirees are attracted to the richness of the Mediterranean lifestyle, the beauty of stunni...
Italian-American Defense League: Open letter to Stamford Board of Education on Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus, once commemorated for the grandest achievement of human history, connecting two worlds in 1492, is now the target of the decolonize movement, which has the goal of decentering European culture in the United States. Decolonizers blame Columbus for all the sins of human history, without acknowledging the historical facts that pr...
Italian Scientists Develop New System for Producing Green Hydrogen Cheaply and Efficiently
What does it take to produce green hydrogen more efficiently and cheaply? Apparently, small ruthenium particles and a solar-powered system for water electrolysis. This is the solution identified by a joint team involving the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology, IIT) of Genoa, and BeDimensional S.p.A. (an IIT spin-off)....
Full Stage Opera "Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti"
NJFO Fully Staged Opera Production "Lucia Di Lammermoor" by Donizetti . Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM. Renaissance Church, 639 Mountain Ave, Springfield, NJ, 07081. More info here. Brigadoon meets Macbeth in New Jersey Festival Orchestra's February 17th production of Lucia di Lammermoor, Donizetti's spellbinding tale of marriage, madness a...
Italy’s smallest village welcomes a new birth: 33 inhabitants and a baby girl
The story of Monterone is an incredible tale: this tiny Italian village, nestled in the province of Lecco, Lombardy, celebrates the arrival of a new member of its community. With only 33 residents, Monterone holds the record as Italy’s smallest village. This recent birth, a baby girl named Marta, brings joy to a village struggling against demograph...
‘Baseball for Babbo’ Gives 100% of profits to pancreatic cancer research
Babbo Italian Eatery is hosting its third annual Baseball for Babbo Day of Giving event on Feb. 29. All eight Valley Babbo Italian Eatery locations will donate 100% of profits made that day to the Seena Magowitz Foundation, to fund pancreatic cancer research at HonorHealth Research Institute, according to a press release. In addition, Babbo and Rog...
Romantic places to visit in Italy: 10 most beautiful gems
Here we go again: Valentine's Day is here and you still don't know where to spend a weekend or just a romantic night with your soulmate, right? No fear! In this special Hidden Gems Love Edition we lead you to discover some of the most beautiful romantic places to visit in Italy - is there any other better occasion than Valentine's? In this article...