Agosto con gli Italiani
There are several picnics planned in August for the Italian and Italian-American community. Sunday, August 14th, 1.30-5.30pm – Annual Polenta picnic with the Seattle Trentino Club.Location: Des Moines beach park, FOunder's Lodge 22030 Cliff Ave South, Des MoinesIf you want to know more about this group (and maybe join the club) please email the pr...
The 1950s – 1960s
It was the 1950s. The average cost of a new house at the beginning of the decade was $8,450, while the average wage was $3,210. A gallon of gas cost 18 cents and a new car would set you back $1,510. On the other side of the things, technology was very expensive - a Stromburg black and white television cost $250, while a clock radio could fetch $60....
Royal Gorge Sons of Italy's event celebrates area's Italian heritage
By Carie Canterbury Rigirozzi, DiNardo, Merlino, Carochi, Scutti — and dozens more — all names of Italian families who have made positive contributions to Fremont County for several generations. These families are recognized in the Italian Heritage Booth during Royal Gorge Sons of Italy's Italian Festival, which is annually at Macon P...
New York e Sorrento unite dal 24 al 27 settembre
Avviare un confronto sulla possibilità di scambi, nel segno della cultura, tra New York e il distretto turistico della penisola sorrentina. Incentivando l'incoming di newyorkesi, in particolare di origine italiana, verso Sorrento, ma anche nelle vicine Pompei ed Ercolano, isola di Capri e costa d'Amalfi. E' l'obiettivo della missione della delegaz...
Italia protagonista a Book Festival Washington
Straordinario successo italiano al National Book Festival 2016, organizzato dalla Library of Congress e svoltosi il 24 settembre presso il Convention Center di Washington Dc. Oltre 220.000 i visitatori in una sola giornata. Due gli eventi di quest'anno che hanno visto l'Italia come grande protagonista. Innanzitutto, all'interno della sezio...
Center Street to welcome Italian restaurant
Come ski season, foodies in Jackson Hole are going to have a new place to drink wine and eat Italian food. Orsetto Italian Bar and Eatery is slated to open after Thanksgiving, pending the construction renovation of the old Great Harvest Bread Company space at 155 Center St. It's concocted by the people who brought you Cafe Genevieve, Fred Pei...
"Eating is serious business, but not too serious"
When: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 From 6:00 pm To 8:00 pm Where: Italian Cultural Institute, 686 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021 Organized by : IIC - Entrance : Free Readings from Fabio Picchi's books: Papale Papale, Thoughts and recipes to nourish your soul And Florence. Walking through food and culture. Guide into...
Touch of Italy on 66th St. expands market offerings
Touch of Italy on 66th Street is known for bringing fresh Italian food to Ocean City since it opened in the summer of 2014. It has now expanded its selections to offer an Italian market to customers. "Touch of Italy is not just a restaurant," said Dolores Pack, the restaurant's marketing and communications manager. "We have an Italian mark...
A physicist so infallible, they called him the Pope
By Nancy Szokan In 1927, the University of Rome's physics department was housed in a spacious villa on Via Panisperna, a road that wound up one of the Italian capital's famous seven hills. There, a close-knit cadre of young physicists worked together, played together and called themselves the Boys of Via Panisperna. Everyone had a...
Sacramento proposed Indigenous People’s Day in October – until Italian Americans objected
by Anita Chabria After backlash from local Italian Americans, the Sacramento City Council this week shelved a plan to make Christopher Columbus share his October holiday with indigenous people. Councilman Eric Guerra, who introduced the resolution last week, on Tuesday removed the provision creating an Indigenous People's Day that fel...
Marco’s Pizza Announces Aggressive Growth Plans for Reno
Marco's Pizza, the fastest-growing pizza franchise in the United States, announces its growth initiative in Nevada with plans to introduce five new locations creating more than 125 new jobs throughout the greater Reno area. The brand plans to ramp up growth through a selective strategy and aims to open the new locations in the next three years. In...
Order Sons of Italy: Hall will likely be 'gutted' following fire
by Camila Orti Omaha Fire Department officials estimate a fire caused around $250,000 in damage to an iconic neighborhood landmark. Crews responded to a two-alarm building fire Friday afternoon at the Sons of Italy Hall near 11th and William streets. Officials said the structure caught fire around 2:25 p.m. A second-alarm was cal...