Laura Morelli to speak at Literary Guild
On August 11, author and art historian, Laura Morelli, will speak to the Literary Guild of St. Simons Island. Laura holds a Ph.D. in art history from Yale University, where she was a Bass Writing Fellow and Mellon Doctoral Fellow. She authored a column for National Geographic Traveler called "The Genuine Article" and contributes pieces abo...
Saint Leo restaurant on Oxford Square is a hot spot
By Allen Brewer After several years of planning, Emily Blount has finally opened her fist restaurant, Saint Leo, in the heart of Oxford. The old fashion wood-fire oven pizza restaurant, located on the east side of the Square, offers a newer, fresher taste for local pizza lovers. Opening on June 30, Saint Leo offers Oxonians a litt...
Pizza and 'pizzazz' coming to Dixon Blvd.
By Casey White The three "wise guys" behind a new Shelby restaurant hope to create a matchless experience for its customers when they open. Wize Guyz American Italian Restaurant, helmed by chef/owner Keith Tagner and owners Ghazi Elrehayel and Daryl Rosenberger, is set to open soon at 210 W. Dixon Blvd. The location was previously occupied by...
Italian compounder opening first US plant
The song of the South has led Italian compounder So.F.Ter Group to open its first plant in the United States in Lebanon, Tenn. Forli, Italy-based So.F.Ter is beginning production this week at the new 100,000-square-foot plant. The site employs 50 and has annual production of 50 million pounds on four twin-screw extrusion lines. Read more...
Italian restaurant opens on Sixth Avenue
By Charli Kerns Anthony Picariello knew exactly what the perfect name would be for his restaurant on Sixth Avenue, which opened at the site of the former Pampered Palate two weeks ago. "I moved here for my girlfriend, Stacie. Hence the name 'Mi Amore'," Picariello said. Both he and Stacie Coller grew up in Voorhees Township, N.J., ev...
Welcome to the newest ICI scholarship winners!
Awarding ICI scholarships is indeed one of our proudest ways to meet the ICI mission to "celebrate and share Italy's unique history and culture with the community." The 2011-2012 scholarships were awarded at the April Board of Directors meeting to Jordan Lanham, Chris Austerman and Mitch Eckert. All three will be using their scholarships for furthe...
L'ingegno Clei conquista 'l’Anima Domus' americana
Il "fascino dell'ingegno" mediterraneo di Clei ha conquistato "l'Anima Domus" americana, che ha così deciso di festeggiare con la collaborazione dell'azienda i suoi primi 15 anni di attività. Nel corso di questi 15 anni, Anima Domus è diventato infatti il principale punto di riferimento nel sud della Florida per chiunque sia alla ricerca di arreda...
Instructor of Classics/Italian University of Memphis
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Memphis is seeking applications for a non-tenure track Instructor position in Classics/Italian starting August 2014. Requirements: M.A. degree in Classics or Italian; native or near-native proficiency in Italian and English; successful teaching experience in lower and upper-di...
Local student filmmakers will represent Tampa at the Cannes Film Festival
Each year, the world's most beloved movie stars and burgeoning filmmakers flock to France for the Cannes International Film Festival. The festival has become one of the most highly regarded showcases for every genre of excellence in film across the globe. Tampa will be represented at Cannes this year, thanks to the work of University of Ta...
All cool things Italian in Memphis, TN
by Christopher Columbus Italian Club of Charlotte This week's travels in the search for all cool things Italian leads to Memphis, TN. I was really hoping that Elvis or BB King was of Italian descent, but sadly after doing some fact-checking, they were not. Looks like the most famous Italian to call Memphis home is Tony Grano, past presiden...
Alabama-based Catholic network opens Italian news agency
By Greg Garrison Alabama-based EWTN Global Catholic Network has launched ACI Stampa, a new Rome-based Italian-language Catholic news agency that will be led by Vatican journalist Angela Ambrogetti. The new service was introduced on Thursday, Sept. 10 at an event held adjacent to the Vatican press center in Rome. "I am pleased to a...
Tale of 2 cities: Montgomery, Pietrasanta, Italy, share special bond
by Andrew J. Yawn The relationship between Montgomery, Alabama, and Pietrasanta, Italy, is a tale of two cities and two mayors. The two cultures are connected as far back as 100 years ago. The two mayors added the latest chapter to the tale this past week. In 2009, Pietrasanta and Montgomery formally agreed to be Sister Cities, a...