Tania Cagnotto: Italian of the Week
Born to two award-winning athletes in Bolzano, Italy, Tania Cagnotto was destined for greatness. Her father was Giorgio Cagnotto – a diver who medaled four times at the Olympics during his career. Following in his footsteps, Tania began swimming and diving at a young age, winning her first award when she was just 14. During her career, she...
Earthquake fundraising initiative by Com.It.Es. ~ Houston
by COMITES - Houston We have all been very moved by the images we have seen of the overwhelming destruction resulting from the massive earthquake that struck central Italy in the pre-dawn hours on August 24. If you would like to make a donation toward relief efforts, COMITES - Houston (representing the Consular District which includes...
Let’s Talk Food: Italian food rules and laws
A bunch of us members of the Older Generation, during a recent dinner party, were discussing how we survived all these years without seat belts, baby car seats and air bags. I saw a Facebook post from Horn News that said members of the Older Generation are tough because we survived spanking, lead paint, wooden playgrounds, second-hand smoke, toy gu...
Livingston Unico Presents "Oktoberfeast Celebrazione" Italian Festival This Weekend
by Danielle Santola Games, rides, food, beer and wine will be some of the highlights at the Livingston Unico "Oktoberfeast Celebrazione" in the St. Philomena's Church parking lot from Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2. Two cultures will collide from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday w...
Marilyn Verna: 'We Came Because We Were Poor'
By Lore Croghan Our Lady of Loreto was the immigrants' Madonna. Her church was their refuge. The now-closed church in the Ocean Hill section of Brownsville was a beacon of hope for Brooklyn's new arrivals from Italy at the start of the 20th Century — a beacon they built for themselves. "We came because we were poor," said Dr....
Columbus Day to stay for now in Beaumont, but topic may resurface
Beaumont Councilman Mark Orozco failed in a bid to get his colleagues to consider changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day at Tuesday's council meeting, but he is not giving up his quest. "I was hoping for the discussion. I didn't get a chance to do that," he said Wednesday. But he still plans to talk about the idea with members of the comm...
Russo’s New York Pizzeria Brings a Taste of Italy to Clearwater
Finally, a place you can feel proud to take Nonna! Russo's New York Pizzeria is debuting its first restaurant in the Clearwater area, opening its doors mid-November. Offering authentic New York-style pizza and traditional Italian dishes made with high-quality, fresh ingredients, local Clearwater and Pinellas County residents will finally e...
What's up with WTI: Editorial # 85
WTI Magazine #85 2016 November 21Author : Umberto Mucci Translation by: Ciao from Rome! As we are preparing very exciting news for all our ever growing number of friends, here at We the Italians have spent almost all October traveling through the United States, meeting wonderful Italian American communities and presenting in ten diff...
Resilience of Art Cities. Protecting Cultural Heritage Sites at Risk: Natural Disaster and Emergency Response in Crisis Areas - the Italian Experiences
When: THU, DECEMBER 8, 2016, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM ESTWhere: Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven Street, NW, Washington, DCFOR INFORMATION CONTACT: scientifici.washington@esteri.it SPEAKERS Prof. Antonio SgamellottiAccademia dei LinceiResilience of Art Cities to Natural Catastrophes: the Role of the Academies Dr. Fabrizia BuongiornoD...
A Stroll Through Orvieto, the “City in the Sky”
By Victoria de Maio Victoria tours the Etruscan and medieval town in Umbria. Orvieto sits on an impressive outcropping of volcanic tufa stone. Settled by the Etruscans, it has an amazing labyrinth of underground tunnels and wells. However, what gets your attention is definitely above ground! Let's explore this appealing medieval gem, shall we...
Museum of Idaho opens new exhibit this Friday
Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls opens a new exhibit this Friday, "Rome: Military Genius & Mighty Machines". The Italian artisan created exhibit showcases the early culture and engineering created by the Roman Empire. Visitors learn how 2,000 year old technologies are still applied to how we live today. Inventions such as pile...
Book Presentation: The Italians of New York, A History of Great Achievements
Start Date: 11/13/2012 Start Time: 4:00 PMEnd Date: 11/13/2012 Event DescriptionWith Maurizio Molinari (pictured), author of the book and journalist of La Stampa, and Professor Vincenzo Pascale, Rutgers University. All are invited. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by The Center for Italian Studies.Location Information:West Campus - Frank Me...