Spared in war, Italy's 'greatest picture' saved again by benefactor
An Italian Renaissance masterpiece that English novelist Aldous Huxley once described as "the greatest picture in the world" was saved from destruction in World War Two by a British artillery officer who defied orders to shell the town. Today, Piero della Francesca's 15th Century fresco of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on a wall in the...
Coach Peter Capodilupo will be missed at Newton North
It's all connected. Family. School. Community. Football. This is why folks around here gather on Thanksgiving morning to watch the local high school football team playing against a rival we've been playing against since some time back in the Reagan administration, or perhaps the (Teddy) Roosevelt administration. This is why folks in the Newton co...
Beatrice Scaccia e la sua arte, da Veroli a New York
di Liliana Rosano Beatrice Scaccia, inizia la sua carriera da studentessa all'Accademia delle Belle Arti di Roma. Si forma con grandi maestri come Marotta, Cipriani, Gatt. Grazie a loro prende, sempre più consapevolezza che l'arte avrebbe fatto parte della sua vita. Non ricorda quando decise di diventare un'artista, ma ricorda ben...
U of I gets grant to catalog rare Italian books
The University of Illinois is getting a grant to catalog a collection of rare Italian books that it's had for more than nine decades. The university said Monday that its Rare Book & Manuscript Library will use the nearly $500,000 grant to catalog a collection of more than 20,000 Italian imprints from the 16th through 19th centuries. Th...
Paintings by Giotto, Raffaello, Carracci and Reni highlight the Pinacoteca of Bologna
Visitors of Bologna's "Pinacoteca" can find paintings that date from the fourteenth century up until the eighteenth century, mostly by regional artists. However, its two most important masterpieces, a painting by Tuscan painter Giotto and the famous "Santa Cecilia" painting by Rome-based Raffaello Sanzio, were brought here from other regions. These...
From the caprese salad to the cannoli, Grimaldi’s hits the mark
Behind the Mall of Louisiana on Bluebonnet Boulevard is fertile ground for casual dining. In addition to the food court, the open-air Boulevard shopping center boasts a range of sit-down establishments, including a spanking new Red Robin, Bar Louie and BJ's Brewhouse, which I mention because pizookie is fun to say. So the fact that another chain,...
Neighborhoods of the World Festival
Neighborhoods of the World Festival: Featuring Italian Star Daniela NardiSunday, February 8th, 12 noon - 3pmNavy Pier - Crystal Gardens - 600 E Grand - Chicago This year's Neighborhoods of the World, an annual cultural tribute celebrating the rich tapestry of Chicago's diverse communities, will open with a performance by awa...
Dallas, “big things happen here”
Phillip J. Jones, president and ceo Dallas convention & visitors bureau, ha incontrato in Triennale la stampa italiana per fare il punto della situazione sul capoluogo texano. «Per quanto riguarda il mercato italiano, i numeri sono stabili. L'Italia si attesta al quinto posto come outgoing europeo e al dodicesimo nella classifica mondi...
Vincent Celeste, at 90; JFK’s US Senate opponent in ’58
Offering an outstretched hand in 1958 to voter after voter, most of whom would end up casting a ballot against him, Vincent Celeste would bring his heels together and bow slightly. "I'm Vinnie Celeste," he said. "I am running for US senator against that millionaire Jack Kennedy." A historical footnote in most Kennedy biographies, Mr. Celes...
Barron’s taps Tom Salvino as top financial advisor
Thomas Salvino has been named to Barron's 2015 Top Advisors in America. The magazine's annual state-by-state listing recognizes America's top financial advisors and places Salvino in the Illinois ranking. Salvino; his father, Al; and his brother, John, are financial advisors with the Salvino Wealth Management Team at William Blair & Company. T...
Parmesan Producers in Italy Protest Fake Versions of Cheese
Italian Parmesan producers are protesting what they call fake versions of the cheese made in the U.S. that are cutting into their livelihood. Parmesan cheese — the real stuff, that is, labeled Parmigiano Reggiano — is a globally protected Italian brand. It can only be legally produced in and around the city of Parma, following a strict pro...
UAW-Ford Member Exhibits Motor Cities Through His Lens
Richard Haskin has always loved art and Italian culture. As a third-generation UAW-Ford member, he also takes pride in the automotive industry and Detroit culture and history. Haskin has combined these passions in his photography that recognizes two global cultures and automotive cities. His work will be celebrated in an exhibit on Friday, March 27...