Italian pianist Ludovico Einaudi puts Fort Worth on fall tour
Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi, said to be "the most streamed classical artist of all time," will come to Fort Worth as part of his North American fall tour, playing at Will Rogers Auditorium on Monday, October 13. The limited, 16-city tour will start in Chicago on September 30, running through the end of October. In addition to Fort...
How To Chase A Dream: Italian Cowboy Gildo Minichiello
Chasing a dream is never easy. Chasing one in a foreign country, in a foreign language, in a sport you weren’t born into takes something else entirely. Gildo Minichiello was 19 years old when he partnered with his nonna — his grandmother — to buy his first horse, a decision that would change everything. He was raised in Mirabella Eclano, a small to...
Ferragosto Italian Wine and Food Tasting 2025
Ferragosto returns to Lamberti’s for the 4th year—and for the final time in this beloved location—with our signature walk-around tasting event celebrating the rich culture and flavors of Italy! While Italians typically celebrate Ferragosto beachside with slices of watermelon, here in Las Colinas, we bring the celebration indoors with air conditioni...
Racing legend Mario Andretti visits OKC for grand opening of karting facility
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games opened its doors Tuesday in northern Oklahoma City with racing icon Mario Andretti attending the grand opening event. The facility, located off Interstate 235 and Wilshire Boulevard, offers an 84,000-square-foot space, featuring a high-speed go-kart track, arcade, bowling, and various food and beverage options. "We h...
D’Andrea helps Oklahoma National Guard plan Thunderbird Trail to honor WWII vets
Eighty-two years ago, the Allied invasion of Italy began in Sicily. The operation preceded landings at Salerno in the Campania region, and with it the push to take Rome. In May, leaders of the Oklahoma National Guard revisited that same terrain along with Oklahoma State University Department of History professor David D’Andrea. Stopping at sites i...
Opera in the Piazza 2025 - New Orleans
Friday, June 6th · 7:00 PM CT. 377 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA. The American Italian Cultural Center's annual event- Opera in the Piazza- returns to entertain you. Featuring local and national opera stars, your evening will be filled with your favorite opera, Broadway, and song hits, accompanied with food and drink from local vendors, making this t...
Italian American Bocce Club plays final spring league games in Metairie
The Italian American Bocce Club of Greater New Orleans gathered for an hour at their headquarters on Wednesday night in Metairie, LA for the final spring league games ahead of Saturday's championships. Six teams played on 3 courts. Long-time member Giorgio Beltram said he picks the seven teams to make it more fair, pairing less practiced participan...
L'Italiana in Algeri: Classic Rossini Reset on a Modern Day Cruise Ship at Opera in the Heights
Combine a helter skelter libretto with a classic Rossini score complete with bel canto highpoints and you'll have the opera L'Italiana in Algeri about to go on stage at Lambert Hall in a co-production between Opera in the Heights and Anchorage Opera.After four performances in Houston, the cast will travel to Alaska to perform at the Anchorage Opera...
Tilman Fertitta says ownership of Rockets won’t be affected by U.S. Ambassador stint
Assuming he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new United States Ambassador to Italy, Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta plans to separate himself from numerous business entities. However, ownership of the Rockets won't be among them. In a March 16 letter, Fertitta wrote that he will step down as CEO of Fertitta Entertainment LLC — should he b...
Zoppé Family Italian Circus at Stewart Beach
The one-ring Zoppé Family Italian Circus has captivated audiences for generations, with acrobatics, equestrian stunts, clowns, and heartfelt storytelling. Inviting guests into an intimate, 500 seat tent, the circus is steeped in old-world charm and a family-friendly atmosphere, with performances inspiring laughter and awe. Starring Nino the clown,...
Lady Gaga Surprises with Bourbon Street Performance of 'Hold My Hand' for New Orleans Attack, L.A. Fires Ahead of 2025 Super Bowl
Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl. The pop megastar, 38, delivered a surprise tribute in honor of the New Orleans terror attack in January and the Los Angeles wildfires as well as the deadly airplane crashes in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. and those affected by Hurricane Helene in a prerecorded segment that aire...
39th Annual Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame Gala
Join us for this year's gala at the JW Marriott on Saturday, February 1st · 5:30 PM CT at 614 Canal St, New Orleans, LA. This exciting celebration will include a cocktail reception, a silent auction, a delicious, seated dinner, and the presentation of awards to our amazing inductees, and our National Honoree! Online Ticket Sales, click here. New Or...