MSO celebrates Roman style in October
Mobile Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has a hard climb following season-opening Renée Fleming. But they’re prepared to come, to see and to conquer by taking the audience to the glory of Rome. Ottorino Respighi’s final of three suites inspired by the ancient Italian capital is the eponymous core of MSO’s “Roman Festivals” performances, Oct. 6 and 7. They...
Come eat meatballs and save the tatas! Local Italian food festival raising money for Buddy Bus
Come pig out on authentic Italian food and help us save the tatas! Jacksonville's Italian American Club is cooking up everything from giant meatballs to chicken parmesan to Italian sweets for its annual Festa Italiana. The event is Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 7 from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on 2838 Westberry Road. That's...
'The Cannoli Guy' is opening a new Italian bakery in Covington
In 2012, Steve Del Gardo found a lump in his breast. Although less than one percent of men develop breast cancer, a doctor diagnosed him and he had a double mastectomy. In 2013, Del Gardo founded Protect the Pecs and traveled around the country to educate others about the rare but deadly condition. In 2017, Del Gardo decided he wanted to pursue his...
Gemellaggio Termoli-Pompano Beach: si punta a studio ed occupazione, presto visita negli USA
Un gemellaggio che va oltre l’aspetto culturale e che punta a costruire una rete fra istituti scolastici, in particolare le superiori, imprese, associazioni di categorie. Le due città, geograficamente lontanissime, da un anno si ritrovano più vicine grazie ad un progetto di collaborazione fortemente voluto dal consigliere comunale e vice presidente...
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club Brings Classic Italian to Mid-Beach
Mid-Beach will now have its fair share of Italian food with the opening of Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, an Autograph Collection property. Chef-Partner Manuel Mattei will be in charge of all culinary affairs on the property, bringing old school family recipes to guests. The hotel will feature two dining concepts both inspired by Chef Mattei’s herita...
Local Italian Restaurant Tarasque Anticipates Late Fall Opening
John and Lauren Stokes, owners of Oxford’s Tarasque Cucina, are in the business of crafting homemade pasta dishes that transport tastebuds to Italy for a taste of the old country. The Epicureans are in the process of establishing a new location for their restaurant, they said, and anticipate opening in late fall. They served the last dish in their...
O bag Miami : the store restyling
We are glad to inform you that O bag has celebrated the restyling of its store in Miami. The store is located at 608 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, and it is run By Ms. Escuret and Mr. Piombino. O bag is an Italian company based in Padua, which entered the international fashion design market in 2009, creating products from innovative materials and offe...
Italy's Repi planning US expansion
Urethane colorant and additive specialist Repi SpA has a new management structure in the U.S., and is also planning to expand its production site near Gastonia, NC. The new team includes general manager Jeff Bailey, lab manager Lee Atchley and production manager Carl Keller. All are external hires with polyurethane industry experience. The company...
Community remembers beloved friend, IUS professor Bernie Carducci
Community members are remembering Dr. Bernardo "Bernie" Carducci as a beloved friend, colleague and professor. Carducci, 66, died Saturday, Sept. 22. He taught psychology at Indiana University Southeast for 37 years, and he was the founder and director of the IUS Shyness Research Institute. His research on shyness gave him international recognition...
The next generation: Chef Judd Grisanti reopens Ronnie Grisanti's Italian Restaurant
The new Ronnie Grisanti’s is a labor of love. “I knew my father wanted one more restaurant. I had to do this for him,” said chef and owner Judd Grisanti with tears in his eyes. The Grisanti family has been serving its beloved Northern Italian fare in Memphis for more than 100 years. Judd’s great-grandfather Rinaldo opened his first Memphis restaura...
Sixth annual Italian Feast coming soon
Lovers of Italian music, fashion, cuisine and history will gather for the sixth annual Summerville Italian Feast on Sept. 30 in downtown Summerville to celebrate Italian American heritage month. Event Director Jay Lombardo said the feast has grown every year since it began and he anticipates this year to be the most popular. “We started off really...
16th Edition of Cinema Italy in Miami: October 5th - 9th, 2018
From Friday October 5 to Tuesday October 9, 7pm-10pm EDT. Regal Cinemas South Beach 18 & IMAX - 1120 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach 33139, FL. Get tickets here www.cinemaitaly.com. We are excited to be back soon with the 16th edition of CINEMA ITALY Miami! In 2018, the Festival returns to the REGAL CINEMA South Beach, corner of Alton and Lincoln Road. A...