Matteo Bocelli brings pop music, not opera, to Mesa this weekend
“I’m Here” is not only a love song from Matteo Bocelli’s self-titled debut album - it's also an official proclamation of his arrival into music as a pop star. Some people might think that the 26-year-old would follow in the footsteps of his famous tenor father, opera and classical music singer Andrea Bocelli, but the younger Bocelli is leaving the...
Ferrari unveil special livery for Las Vegas Grand Prix in nod to 70s 'golden age'
Ferrari have unveiled a special livery for the Las Vegas Grand Prix with the traditional red on the SF-23 cars featuring a hint of white. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz’s race suits and helmets have also been given the same treatment to celebrate Ferrari’s look from the 70s. With Formula 1’s highly anticipated return to Las Vegas fast approaching...
Cinema Italian Style 2023 in Seattle
Cinema Italian Style features some of the best Italian films. Entering its 15th year, the festival will take place November 9–16, 2023 at SIFF Cinema Uptown in Seattle. Join us for una settimana di straordinari film italiani. Note: All films will be presented with English subtitles. LEARN MORE & BUY TICKETS. Movies: Kidnapped | Princess | La Chimer...
Lady Gaga Joins U2 for ‘Shallow’ and Other Duets at Las Vegas’ Sphere
U2 found what they were looking for in a duet partner Wednesday night at Sphere in Las Vegas, as Lady Gaga joined the group for duets on one of her songs, “Shallow,” and two of theirs, “All I Want Is You” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” Bono introduced his fellow leather-jacketed guest as “the most audacious, vivacious woman in an...
Gonzaga sports management partner with professional Italian basketball team in Pistoia
Gonzaga University's Kinesiology and Sports Management department team up with a professional Italian basketball team to inspire students to learn about team management. A new collaboration between GU and Pistoia Basket 2000 was initiated to enhance the teams managerial and operational systems through project-based consultation provided by students...
New Vegas Show Celebrates Italian Contribution to American Culture
“Heist” is a new show about to debut at the Rio in Las Vegas. It spotlights Italian songwriters whose music was appropriated by the American market without the American public realizing. “Pretty much every song that ever became a hit somehow came from Italy,” the show’s producer, Tony Sgro, told Casino.org. “No, not really, but a lot of them did.”...
Lady Gaga returns to Las Vegas for 12 jazz & piano performances beginning August 31
Academy Award, Golden Globe and 13-time GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Lady Gaga today announced she will return to Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas next month with her beloved, critically acclaimed LADY GAGA: JAZZ & PIANO show. Presented in partnership by MGM Resorts International and Live Nation, Lady Gaga will perform a total of 12 shows in 2...
Opera in the Park and Portland Festival Symphony take music to the people
It’s time to celebrate summer with a picnic basket, blanket, a libation, and lawn chairs (low profile, of course) and then head to the park where you can hear live classical music for free. That’s right – free! Portland’s annual Opera in the Park will take place in Washington Park on Sunday, Aug. 13, with a production of Giuseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto...
Diana Taurasi hits 10,000 points for another milestone in her standout career
Diana Taurasi is an icon in the world of hoops, and the perennial All-Star known as the “White Mamba” added another milestone to her illustrious WNBA career on Thursday night. The 41-year-old became the first player in WNBA history to score 10,000 points, hitting the mark with a long 3-pointer during the third quarter of a game against the Atlant...
Sebastian Maniscalco still has firm grip on the Strip
Sebastian Maniscalco cut back on his schedule to enjoy normal life, for a time. He’ll be golfing while visiting Vegas this weekend. “Is that even possible, in the heat?” Maniscalco, headlining Encore Theater on Friday and Saturday night, asks rhetorically. “My tee time is 8:30, 9 o’clock …” It’ll be hot, especially on the back nine. But the comic w...
Jimmy Garoppolo cleared to open training camp with the Raiders
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passed a physical on his injured left foot and will begin training camp with the Las Vegas Raiders, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. Training camp opens Wednesday. Garoppolo did not par...
Frankie Valli marries bride No. 4 at 89! The Four Seasons singer ties the knot with marketing executive Jackie Jacobs, 60, in Las Vegas and serenades her with hit song
Frankie Valli, the lead vocalist of The Four Seasons, tied the knot with former CBS marketing executive Jackie Jacobs in Las Vegas. The 89-year-old singer and the 60-year-old former CBS marketing executive made it official after 16 years of friendship. The singer - who has been married three times previously - spoke about the special occasion, whic...