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Today, as memory of past opera greats fades a bit, especially that of singers and impresarios who largely predated the age of recording, it is impressive that one of the first truly worldwide celebrities was a daughter of the Two Sicilies who studied and came of age in New York. Adelina Patti and her parents, siblings, and extended family toured th...

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I don’t have a sister and I never wanted one. Growing up with three brothers, being the only girl meant being the centre of attention at all times. I had the luxury of being both a mummy’s girl and a daddy’s girl. I never thought I needed a sister. As I grow older, I realise the reason I didn’t need one is that I was lucky enough to make strong fem...

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For thousands of years nearly everyone has tried to conquer Sicily, and nearly everyone has left something in their wake. The Phoenicians left vineyards. The Greeks left temples. The Arabs left agriculture. It's an island that is by technical terms Italian but ask anyone who lives here how they identify this mosaic of cultures and the answer you'll...

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Never mind the season, it’s always a good time to have aperitivo with friends. A great way to end the day or the working week in good company, this quintessentially Italian habit has become pretty popular around the world, where it’s also known as “happy hour.” We Italians tend to enjoy our end-of-the-day drinks with finger food of all kinds, which...

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Filled with color, grandeur and a playful sense of derision toward class divisions, Italian carnivals are uniquely celebratory. Most regions have more than a few to choose from, so this list isn't comprehensive, but here’s what to expect at some of this year’s showstoppers: Venice, Acireale, Viareggio, Cento, Fano and Crema. One of the oldest among...

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Also, Italian wine takes the field in defense of the oceans. It does so thanks to the “alliance” between Vinventions, the world’s most comprehensive supplier of wine closure solutions, and Donnafugata, the historic Sicilian brand that is the first winery to use, in a world premiere, “Nomacorc Ocean”, the first closure in the world produced by recyc...

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Most Americans, Jewish or not, likely don’t associate Jewish cuisine with Italy. This is the land of pasta, pesto, sauce, and cheese. The image that comes to mind is the polar opposite of the Ashkenazi Jewish fare that Americans generally think of when it comes to Jewish food. Of course, the diverse tapestry that is Jewish food stretches well beyon...

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Donations have launched our Fundraising Campaign to erect the 16' High Monument to the Sicilian Sugar Cane Harvester. Please Place Your Order Here. Sixty-Thousand Sicilians were recruited to work in Louisiana's Sugar Cane fields from 1870-1920. We have started fundraising for a 12' high monument to be placed on a 4' pedestal to honor those whose sh...

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On the island of Sicily, at one of Europe’s southernmost points, plans are underway to bring the solar supply chain to the continent’s shores.  Italian energy company Enel announced in April last year that, with grants from the EU and Italian government, it will invest €600m to expand its existing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels production facility...

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The City of Tampa is proud to honor the 31st anniversary of our Sister City Agreement with Agrigento, Italy by lighting up the skyline in the national colors of Italy: green, white, and red. This will take place beginning at sunset on February 5, 6, and 7 as a symbol of our deep friendship and cultural exchange between our two cities. Agrigento and...

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