It may still be the holiday season, but Energy Corridor of Houston Orchestra (ECHO) is unplugging the Christmas machine and prepping for the new year Italian style. On Friday, the organization will present ‘A Night In Italy,’ featuring great italian arias and Italian food at the Hyatt Regency Houston West.The exciting and Romantic Italian music, co...

Tilman J. Fertitta, a renowned American businessman, philanthropist, and sports team owner, has been nominated by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the United States Ambassador to Italy. Fertitta is well-known for his leadership in business and his contributions to the hospitality and entertainment industries, as well as his significant...

Frette, a luxury Italian linen brand, has opened a new boutique at The Galleria in Houston, according to a Dec. 16 news release. The shop is located on the first floor of the popular retail center, and features a curated selection of bedding and bath linens, home accessories and refined loungewear, per the release. The Galleria location's interior...

The new chapter of “Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening (BBWO)” 2025, one of the most important Italian wine events in the world, promoted by the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani, will present its 4th edition, on a new traveling format. In addition to the Grand Tasting at The Branch Park Pavilion in Austin, Texas, on March...

Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta may soon be adding a geopolitical chapter to his lengthy career resume according to a Wednesday evening report from CBS News. According to CBS' senior White House correspondent Jennifer Jacobs, President-elect Donald Trump is seriously considering the Texas hospitality magnate for the role of U.S. ambassador to I...

With a dinner hosted by the Ambassador of Italy to the US, Mariangela Zappia, the series of over fifty events organized by Italy’s diplomatic-consular network, the Italian Cultural Institutes, and Italian Trade Agency offices in the United States began to celebrate the ninth annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, themed “Mediterranean Diet an...

In a salute to Italian culture and community, signore e signori filled the halls of River Oaks Country Club for the Italian Cultural and Community Center’s annual luncheon, aptly named “Bella Roma.” The sold-out event was abuzz with elegance and poise — la dolce vita indeed — as it raised a record-breaking $212,000 to support its programs. Chairs K...

Andrea Bocelli announced new 2025 North American tour dates for February and June. The new tour includes ten show dates in major cities across the US, including Omaha, Tampa, Savannah, New Orleans, Houston, Austin, and Denver. The February dates will once again honor Valentine’s Day with Bocelli’s first time in Omaha, NE with the Omaha Symphony and...

From Friday October 18 2024 To November 03 2024. HOUSTON GRAN OPERA - 501 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX Place: Houston, TX. Tickets here. A new production of Giuseppe Verdi’s perennially popular tragedy, freshly envisioned by influential director Stephen Wadsworth for a stunning, old-meets-new-world experience. Opera Insights, a pre-show lecture series...

It was love at first bite of the tender, housemade pasta — think mushrooms, garlic and hints of lemon and white wine — at the preview party of new Milton’s in Rice Village, which officially bows Sept. 27. The convivial American trattoria is the brainchild of Houston restaurateur Benjy Levit, culinary director Seth Siegel-Gardner, exec-chef Kent Dom...