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The Cleveland Italian Film Festival 2025 is showcasing award winning films from Italy Sept. 18 – Sept. 25, 2025 at the Cedar Lee Theater and Atlas Cinemas Great Lakes. All films are shown on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with the support of Italian Tours & Travel by Diana and media sponsor La Gazzetta Italiana. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. M...

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Italy is increasingly becoming the destination of choice for American couples tying the knot, with tens of thousands opting for a European celebration. Among them, James Atkinson and Samantha Fortino recently marked their wedding in Florence on July 24. Their Tuscan experience included a vineyard tour and a pasta-making class with family and friend...

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This podcast is dedicated to Italian Genealogy, finding your Italian Roots and how to navigate through Italian records. Your host has over 12 years of experience and we will have excellent guests that will discuss a variety of genealogy topics. Please subscribe! In this engaging conversation, Bob Sorrentino speaks with Maria Teresa Quaranta about h...

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U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman J. Fertitta has brought a deeply personal touch to his new residence, beginning with the curated art collection now on display at his home, Villa Taverna. Working closely with Gary Tinterow, Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Ambassador Fertitta personally selected works by iconic American artists such as...

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The Feast of St. Rocco in Glen Cove marked its 50th anniversary from July 24 to 27, 2025, drawing record-breaking crowds of more than 30,000 visitors to the Church of St. Rocco. The four-day celebration featured homemade Italian cuisine prepared by longtime community volunteers, lively musical performances, carnival rides by Newton Shows, and a tra...

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Walking through the narrow lanes of Termoli’s borgo antico, the medieval promontory felt unusually quiet this mid-spring: laundry snapped in the Adriatic breeze, pastel walls stood in silence, and the beauty of the moment was mostly denoted by its emptiness. This scene, delicately captured by the Financial Times, set the stage for a bold cultural r...

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When: Sun, Oct 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM - Where: Prezza, 24 Fleet St, Boston, MA, 02113 - More info here Do you swear your Nonna makes the best meatballs, risotto, or pasta dish you've ever tasted? Now’s your chance to prove it—and honor her culinary legacy. In celebration of the heartwarming Netflix film NONNAS, we’re calling on families across the regi...

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You’ve finally planned your dream vacation in the stunning Sicily - sunshine, sea, delicious food, and, most importantly, a deep dive into the culture and centuries-old history of this magnificent island. But beyond the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, the crystal-clear waters of Favignana, the silhouettes of the Aeolian Islands on the horizon,...

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As part of Gene & Georgetti’s 85th anniversary celebrations, a portion of Franklin Street near the legendary Chicago steakhouse was officially dedicated as Way. Durpetti, who took over the restaurant in 1989 after the passing of his father-in-law, died last year. “It was a moment decades in the making and one that reflects the indelible impact Tony...

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Food and wine tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Italy’s travel industry, but it faces a major hurdle: the lack of skilled professionals to support its expansion. In response, leading industry organizations have developed a strategic framework to guide the future of this booming segment. The result is a newly published white pa...

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The quiet Sicilian town of Valguarnera has become the unlikely setting for a powerful American film project that shines a light on a piece of history too often overlooked. The movie, titled Sulfur Road, tells the story of young boys—known as carusi—who were forced to work in Sicily’s sulfur mines in the early 1900s. The film explores their s...

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  July 29: Happy World Lasagna Day! 2025 green spikes awarded to 90 rural Italian towns Italy takes leading role in building first lunar outpost for NASA's Artemis program Urban river tourism gets a green makeover in Italy Self-driving vehicles in Italy: 60 mayors ready to host pilot programs Italy’s vocational education system faces a skills gap,...

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