Cinema Italy returns to Atlanta with heartwarming films
When it comes to movies beyond the United States, Italy is the most awarded country in the world by the Oscars, with 14 wins and 29 nominations. The tradition and impact of contemporary Italian film has an Atlanta connection to Cinema Italy. The Italian movie festival returns on May 26 after a two-year COVID absence. Claudio Di Persia is the presid...
XV Cinema Italy Atlanta announcing new dates: May 26th to the 29th 2022
Based on the success of our XIV edition back in November of last year we have decided to come back with a brand new edition from the 26th to the 29th of May. We have also expanded our film lineup by adding a seventh title to our usual lineup of six to include the best award-winning films while maintaining our 4 day format to allow our audience to s...
Fare Cinema 2022 Italian Film Festival
The Consulate General of Italy in Miami is pleased to present the fifth edition of FARE CINEMA – the Italian film festival that touches down in 100 cities around the world. Fare Cinema will be opening its doors once again at the Coral Gables Art Cinema in the heart of the beautiful City of Coral Gables. From May 6 through May 11, selected Italian m...
The other Ferrari on F1’s podium: Why drivers celebrate with Trento wine
The unrelated Ferrari Trento sparkling wine brand took over as F1’s ‘Official Toast’ in 2021 – although it wasn’t the first time its product was sprayed on an F1 podium. The 1981 Italian Grand Prix, won by Renault’s Alain Prost, featured its wine in a one-off deal. After several decades of using Moet and Mumm champagne after races, sparkling wine p...
Duke’s Banchero makes NBA leap after 1 year with Blue Devils
Duke’s Paolo Banchero is leaping to the NBA after one season as a candidate to be the No. 1 overall draft pick. The 6-foot-10, 250-pound freshman announced his decision in a social media video Wednesday, with the school saying he planned to hire an agent. “It has always been a dream of mine to play at Duke, and it has always been a dream of mine to...
Paolo Banchero: Why Italian future star could be the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft?
Italy has a new superstar in the making. Duke's forward, Paolo Banchero, is projected to be one of the top picks in the 2022 NBA Draft. With March Madness around the corner, BasketNews takes a look at what makes the 19-year old such an attractive choice for GMs of the NBA. If the Italian-American forward is picked in the Top 10 of the upcoming Draf...
A Slice of Little Italy in Hallandale Beach! Gulfstream Park Village to Host San Gennaro Feast 3/17/22
When: Thursday, 03/17/2022-, 04:00 pm-11:00 pm - Where: Pegasus Park at Gulfstream Park Village, 901 S. Federal Highway,, Hallandale Beach, Florida, 33009 The Annual San Gennaro Feast is back for another delicious year at Gulfstream Park Village. Taking place at Pegasus Park, the food and music festival will feature a variety of food vendors, amuse...
Bocce and Bellinis, Italian Wine Fest return to Ybor City
It’s time to celebrate with the Italian Club of Tampa in Historic Ybor City. The organization announced the spirited showcase known as Wine Fest of Italy will take place on April 24 at The Italian Club of Tampa (1731 E 7th Avenue). Wine Fest will represent Italy’s vast wine regions. A selection of wines from California’s regions will also be availa...
OpEd: St. Patrick’s Day’s Roman Roots Bring Honor to Western Heritage
St. Patrick’s Day is both a celebration of faith and a triumph of the human spirit. In addition to his theistic mission, St. Patrick brought the gifts of classical antiquity to the Emerald Isle, enduring privation and enslavement: “So I live among barbarous tribes, a stranger and exile for the love of God.” But centuries later, the grace of St. Pat...
CINEMA ITALY MIAMI will be back! Save the dates March 25-29, 2022
We are thrilled to announce that CINEMA ITALY will be back with the 18th edition in Miami! This will be a special edition adapted to the current circumstances. Consequently, we will be passing on any events this year. However, this does not hold us back from sharing ten Italian movies in the theater again and enjoying them with our Cinema Italy fri...
Pompano hosts Italian-American Amateur Challenge
The 2022 edition of the highly anticipated Italian-American Driver’s Challenge, sponsored by The Florida Amateur Driving Club, gets underway on Sunday in a two day-four race series featuring the top amateur drivers in Florida and across Atlantic waters. Of course, the big winners, once again, will be charity. which has benefitted to the tune of ove...
Andretti files paperwork to start Formula One team in 2024
Michael Andretti has filed an application to field a Formula One team starting in 2024. The filing to the FIA, the governing body of F1, was revealed Friday on Twitter by Andretti's father, Mario. The 1978 F1 champion wrote “Andretti Global has the resources and checks every box. He is awaiting the FIA's determination.” Andretti Autosport initially...