Host families needed for summer Italian exchange program
"Il gruppo Per l'Italia sosterrà il decreto Irpef. Seppur incompleto, parziale e con alcune criticità, il provvedimento può rappresentare un'opportunità per far ripartire il Paese, soprattutto attraverso lo spostamento del carico fiscale dal lavoro e dall'impresa alla rendita e alla riduzione della spesa pubblica". Deputata eletta in Nord...
Italian politics: Leading the EU for a semester
WTI Magazine #37 2014 July, 2Author : Francesca Papasergi Translation by: According to the Union procedure, Italy started guiding the Council of the European Union on july 1st. The presidency of the Council of the EU rotates every six months among member countries: the Council of the EU is the institution representing the member stat...
Almoraima in concert
Almoraima is a multi-ethnic group based in Salento, which presents an original sound inspired by Gypsy musical tradition and, in particular, by the musical connections developed by them on the various sides of the Mediterranean: Southern Italy, Southern Spain, Balcans, Maghreb and Mashrek. It is no coincidence then that the group takes its...
S.Pellegrino and Chef Michael Voltaggio Celebrate Italian Food and Lifestyle with an “Off the Menu” Culinary Experience
On Wednesday, July 30, S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water united renowned chefs and passionate food lovers alike for an "Off the Menu" immersive and experiential culinary experience hosted by the acclaimed chef Michael Voltaggio. The event took place at the Bathhouse Studios in Manhattan's East Village. Inspired by S.Pellegrino's recent...
NIAF mourns the passing of former NIAF board of director James J. Schiro
Attributed to NIAF Chairman Joseph V. Del Raso "On behalf of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Board of Directors, we are deeply saddened by the passing of James J. Schiro, one of our former distinguished board members, gala honoree, and former CEO of Zurich Financial Services and PricewaterhouseCoopers. We extend our heartfe...
Italian Festival supports local nonprofits
The Italian Street Festival is coming to Richmond again this year – September 27-28, 2014. 17th Street Farmer's Market is magically transformed into an authentic Italian village for this year's 10th Annual Italian Festival. Get ready for the sights, sounds and aromas of the Italian countryside – and a chance to experience what Italian's c...
Luci da Oscar per i Fori Imperiali. Il progetto firmato da Storaro
I Fori Imperiali illuminati da un premio Oscar come Vittorio Storaro. Il direttore della fotografia italiano premiato con la prestigiosa statuetta del cinema per pellicole come "Apocalypse Now", "L'ultimo Imperatore" e "Reds" firma il progetto, voluto dal sindaco Marino, per la nuova illuminazione dell'area archeologica di Roma. Le immagin...
The Italian Renaissance - October 14 | 10:00 am - October 19 | 5:00 pm
The Philadelphia Museum of Art, in support of Ciao Philadelphia, will offer an Italian highlights tour from the permanent collection. From October 14 through 19, visitors will be afforded the rare opportunity to have access to the "Florence, Cradle of Renaissance" gallery with a guided tour of The Italian Renaissance. For more details about the gal...
MONDO ITALIANO - Invitation to "The Wonders of the Pantheon"
Join MONDO ITALIANO for an amazing journey into the heart of Rome as we explore the wonders of Pantheon, a magnificent temple dedicated to all gods. In this lecture, we will not only delve into some of the fascinating architecture of this temple but we will also look into the interesting history behind its construction as well as important mileston...
Senior Men to hear about Italian business
Frank J. Cerza will address the Senior Men's Club of New Canaan in Morrill Hall at St. Mark's Church on Friday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. His presentation, entitled, "Representing Italian Companies in the U.S.," will focus on how the legal, commercial and cultural differences between the two countries impact the way investments are made by Italian compan...
Diego Piacentini: "Io, vicepresidente di Amazon, e quella borsa che mi portò negli Usa"
Garantisce di non essere fuggito dall'Italia, non esclude di tornare, ricorda l'esperienza di studio all'estero con un enorme sorriso sulle labbra e dice che l'Italia è sulla buona strada. L'obiettivo? "Essere più felici". Diego Piacentini, vicepresidente di Amazon.com, parla via Skype da Seattle in occasione del centenario dell'Afs, dalla...
Donato Enoteca Hosts Enoteca 100 Grand Italian Wine & Food Tasting
Donato Enoteca will host on Saturday, December 6, the Enoteca 100 Grand Italian Wine and Food Tasting Celebration from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with a VIP preview beginning at noon. The tasting will feature 100+ wines from Italy, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello, Franciacorta, Amarone, Valle d'Aosta, Piemonte, Alto Adige, Veneto, Friuli, Toscana, S...