Abruzzo and Molise Heritage Society general meeting
The next general Society meeting of the Abruzzo and Molise Heritage Society will be held on Sunday, March 30 at 1:00 p.m. in Casa Italiana. Some details related to the meeting: · Dr. John C. Mather, a winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics and former NASA colleague of AMHS member Joe Novello, will speak on "The History of the Universe"; &n...
Music, folklore and gastronomy in Lazio’s Pontine Marshes
The Pontine Marshes, wetlands southeast of Rome, are prime for spring and summer weekend excursions. The Marshes (Agro Pontino in Italian, in the Province of Latina) are known for such beauties as the Parco del Circeo, historico-artistic gems as Sabaudia, with its 1900s Rationalist architecture, San Felice Circeo, struck on the same-named promontor...
There is growing interest for Italian liqueurs
Italian drinks company Campari on Tuesday announced it was buying the owner of the Averna digestif brand in a €103.75 million deal and said it hoped for a boost from new trends in the United States. "With the purchase of the Averna Group we are continuing to improve our portfolio of premium products," Campari's chief executive Bob Kunze-Co...
Porte aperte ambasciata Italia, 6mila visitatori
In 6mila hanno approfittato della giornata porte aperte all'ambasciata italiana di Washington, in occasione del 'Giorno dell'Europa', per visitare l'edificio e partecipare al ricco programma di iniziative organizzato in collaborazione con l'Istituto italiano di cultura e altre associazioni e imprese. Il tema della giornata, "Un viaggio ita...
Chef Francesco Fiorello creates the flavors of Italy
Francesco Fiorello began his career in the restaurant business when he was a boy growing up in Italy. He came to the United States at age 15 and began working in restaurants. Over the years, he learned the fine art of creating delicious recipes with Old World flair. He has put his expertise to work at his restaurant, Francesco's, located i...
Italian Painters - Exhibition at Avanti’s Dinner
On Saturday, June 21st you're invited to join the Italian Association at Avanti Italian Restaurant Members and Friends that love Italy and the Italian Culture please don't miss this event! We will celebrate the first day of summer with an "All Italian" art show and an "All Italian" fabulous four course dinner...
Italian cafe to open in West Dallas foodie development Sylvan Thirty
Construction on the buildings in West Dallas' Sylvan Thirty development is almost complete, and now names of who will be inhabiting those storefronts between Interstate 30 and Fort Worth Avenue are starting to trickle in. Besides a family-owned grocery called Cox Farms Market (now open) and chef Teiichi Sakurai's ramen shop Ten (coming soo...
Oceania Cruises to Host World Premier of PBS Documentary Series: The Italian Americans
Oceania Cruises and Artful Travelers are teaming up to host the world premiere of the new PBS documentary series, The Italian Americans. Guests sailing on this 10-day "Enchanting Riviera" voyage departing Oct. 29, 2014, will have an opportunity to interact with producers, writers and directors involved in the development of this new series...
Join us at Kensico Dam Sunday July 27
Join us for an Italian Heritage Celebration Sunday, July 27 from noon to 7:00 pmat the Kensico Dam Plaza in ValhallaEnjoy the culture, music and food of Italy! Stop by our table to pick up the new Fall 2014 program brochure, games, crafts, activities for children, and free giveaways.
Italian Cultural & Community Center’s reaching our vision, gala and casino night
People of Italian descent share a unique and magnificent heritage spanning hundreds of years. It is a heritage with roots in law, science, medicine, architecture, music, and much more. Because we are blessed to bear the fruits of our ancestorsʹ labors, we must carry the torch that bears the flame of this cultural identity by means of...
The Italian legacy in the development and growth of the United States Marine Band
HOLY ROSARY CHURCH/CASA ITALIANA, in association with The Abruzzo and Molise Heritage Society of the Washington, DC Area, The Lido Civic Club of Washington, DC, and The Lucchesi nel Mondo-Tuscany Club are sponsoring a program on the Italian legacy in the development and growth of the United States Marine Band by Marine Historian, Gunnery Sergeant K...
Why Won’t Italians Have Cappuccino After Dinner?
By Amanda Ruggeri The first time one Italian friend picked me up on his motorino, he almost refused to let me get on. "You're not wearing a scarf," he said, looking at me with concern. I frowned. Of course I wasn't; the September weather was practically balmy. And then it registered. "Oh, the colpo d'aria? I'll survive," I said. After fou...