Muti conducts Verdi's Macbeth
September 28 - October 6, 2013Chicago Symphony Center ScheduleSaturday, September 28, 7:00pmTuesday, October 1, 7:00pmFriday, October 4, 7:00pmSunday, October 6, 3:00pm Revering Shakespeare above all other playwrights, Giuseppe Verdi based three operas on the Bard's works. His electrifying psychodrama Macbeth was the first, a blood-s...
Italian Guitarist Roberto Fabbri to Perform at Oakland University's Varner Recital Hall, 5/21
For the final performance of his spring solo tour, Italian classical guitarist Roberto Fabbri will take the stage in Oakland University's Varner Recital Hall at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 21. The event caps an international tour that included shows in Italy and the United States. Fabbri performs both as a soloist and with the famous guitar qu...
AC Milan soccer camp comes to Park Ridge
European soccer giant AC Milan is bringing its official Milan Junior Camp soccer training program to the Chicago area. The program will be hosted by Park Ridge Soccer Club, open to boys and girls of all skill levels between the ages of 6 and 17. The camp will run from June 6 to 10 and June 13 to 17 at a cost of $390 per sesson. At least two coache...
Go Vince, go!
by Susanna Squellerio Living in Green Bay has a very peculiar dimension. Nature is overwhelming and spectacular. From the first moment here, I very much appreciated the close contact with this magnificence. Spring awaits to arrive but then, it explodes in jubilation and repays for those long cold winter days. Here, deadlines...
Italian Heritage Night with the Columbus Clippers
After the huge success of the last two years, we have been approached again by the Columbus Clippers and asked if we would be interested in hosting the third annual Italian Heritage Night at Huntington Park this summer. With our desire to raise the profile of Italians in the Columbus community, foster camaraderie between Italians in the area, and t...
Wines benefit Ballet in Cleveland for 2nd year; gala set
by Mark Bona For the second consecutive year, Ballet in Cleveland will offer private-label, dance-themed wines in conjunction with Firelands Winery of Sandusky. The wines are from Firelands' Italian collection - Vermentino, a white wine, and Cannonau, a red also known as Garnache. Both are commonly grown in the island of Sardinia off...
Neighborhoods of the World Festival
Neighborhoods of the World Festival: Featuring Italian Star Daniela NardiSunday, February 8th, 12 noon - 3pmNavy Pier - Crystal Gardens - 600 E Grand - Chicago This year's Neighborhoods of the World, an annual cultural tribute celebrating the rich tapestry of Chicago's diverse communities, will open with a performance by awa...
Casa Italia to host Ballo Sotto le Stelle
Nothing warms the Italian heart like great food and music, especially when it includes dancing outdoors on a warm summer night. And that's exactly what Casa Italia is offering at Ballo Sotto le Stelle. Slated for Aug. 26 at Casa's Festival Center, the event will begin with a sumptuous feast, served family-style on tables set with linen, china and...
Tom Izzo headlines Michigan Sports Hall of Fame class
With an assist from one of his all-time great players, Tom Izzo was named to another Hall of Fame today. The Michigan State basketball coach was one of the headliners of an eight-member Michigan Sports Hall of Fame class that was unveiled by former MSU point guard Mateen Cleaves at the Izzo Family Media Center at Spartan Stadium. "I think...
Chicago’s National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame worth a visit
By Doug Halberstadt Located in the heart of Little Italy in downtown Chicago is the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. Its address is 1431 W. Taylor St. It's only about an hour-and-a-half drive from almost anywhere in the Rockford area (depending on traffic and construction). It's the best and closest sports hall of fame to our...
Anthony Rizzo Works Up Fans' Appetite With Tasty Tweet
There are few things that go together like the sport of baseball and the art of food, and one player apparently had culinary delights on his mind on Friday afternoon. That player is Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who is a spokesperson for Buona Beef Italian beef sandwiches. The star Cub has even had his own sandwich named after him at t...
Amedeo Della Valle leaving OSU basketball team
Ohio State coach Thad Matta has announced that sophomore guard Amedeo Della Valle is leaving the team to play professional ball in Europe. Della Valle, from Alba, Italy, notified the Buckeyes staff of his decision on Saturday. Beloved by fans for his scraggly mop of curly hair, Della Valle was expected to be a valuable reserve next season....