Flesh and Blood: Italian Masterpieces from the Capodimonte Museum
A one-of-a-kind art exhibit will open at the Kimbell in Fort Worth next month. It will feature more than 40 late Renaissance/Baroque masterpieces from the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples, including “Antea” by Parmigianino and the ravishing ”Danaë” painted by Titian for the pope’s grandson, Cardinal Alessandro Farnese; Annibale Carracci’s “Pietà“ and...
Angelo Cuppone, executive chef of ROMA, is a true son of southern Italy
Born to Calabrian mother and a Pugliese father, ROMA’s executive chef Angelo Cuppone is a true son of southern Italy. Cuppone grew up along Italy’s Adriatic coast, where he studied at one of the country’s most prestigious culinary schools. One of his first jobs in Italy was in Il Pescatore, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. A...
UM astrophysicist to be part of team sending NASA mission to the moon
Physics Professor Massimiliano Galeazzi is no stranger when it comes to working with scientists and astrophysicists at NASA. Back in 2018, he participated in the Poker Flat Sounding Rocket Campaign with NASA and other academic institutions to launch three rockets into outer space from a site in Alaska. For that mission, Galeazzi was the principal i...
Nothing to sneeze at: Italian tissue manufacturer plans June opening for enormous plant in Rogers County
Italian tissue manufacturer Sofidel Group anticipates an early June grand opening for its $360 million plant in Inola, a spokesman for the company said. A total of 350 people will be employed at the 1.8 million-square-foot facility, which is expected to be fully operational by sometime this summer, spokesman Enrique Garay said. In terms of sheer si...
IACC connects Emilia-Romagna startup with Texas Medical Center accelerator
As part of its ongoing mentorship program with startups from the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, the IACC Texas continues to connect Italian innovators with business leaders and business opportunities in Texas. Most recently, the IACC hosted Marco Cappellini, founder of Confirmo, an app developed by Marco and his team of programmers. Confirmo is...
Com.It.Es.~Houston Closes Fiscal Year with Charitable Donations
Com.It.Es.~Houston has concluded its operations for the last fiscal year with several charitable donations to organizations which continue to advance the Italian language and culture in their communities. Concorso Letterario 2019-2020 received $1732. The Concorso, established in 2011, will be held this year for the first time under the auspices o...
Manifestazione d’interesse a svolgere le funzioni di: Vice Console Onorario a Santa Fe (New Mexico)
Si rende noto che il Consolato Generale d’Italia a Los Angeles intende procedere alla nomina del Vice Console Onorario a Santa Fe. Il Vice Console Onorario, che opererà sotto la direzione del Consolato Generale di Los Angeles, sarà chiamato a svolgere primariamente funzioni di assistenza in favore dei cittadini italiani e tutela degli interessi ita...
Owner of Krebs legendary Italian market passes away
Sam Lovera, owner of the iconic Lovera’s Italian Market in Krebs, died today at the age of 63. Details are still developing, but according to a source Lovera suffered an apparent heart attack this morning, was taken to a local hospital for treatment, but did not survive. This is a massive loss for the small town of Krebs. Sam’s family dates back to...
Back by popular demand: Texas BBQ meets Italian wine with J.C.Reid Houston Chronicle columnist
We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Taste of Italy festival will host the third annual “Texas BBQ and Italian Wine” seminar moderated by Houston Chronicle food columnist J.C. Reid, the world’s leading authority on Texas BBQ and foodways. Click here for the seminar schedule and registration. This event will sell out quickly: Act now to ensu...
Aida Returns to HGO Stage in Modernized Take on Verdi Classic
AMERICAN TENOR RUSSELL THOMAS MAKES A DOUBLE DEBUT in Houston Grand Opera’s production of Aida, a sweeping tale of love and tragedy amid war written by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi in 1871. It’s the first time he’s sung the male lead of Radames, and the first time he’s appearing with Houston Grand Opera. The Atlanta-based Thomas admits he’s feel...
Free “Little Palermo” Mobile Device Tour App for New Orleans
The lower area of the French Quarter has been called “Little Palermo.” Now a free self-guided tour app launched by “New Orleans Insider Tours” provides over forty points of historic interest in the French Quarter and ten spots outside New Orleans as Sicilians migrated. From 1885-1915 over 60,000 Sicilians arrived in New Orleans. Each spot has GPS,...
Newpoli and Italian Folk: Folk ensemble creates anew
Folk music has been at the root of August March’s studies, formal and informal, for nigh on 40 years now. Due to the influence of his father and mother, the dude grew up listening to Peter, Paul and Mary, The Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and a host of other hippies and hipsters who went back to their roots—and the roots of their nation—i...