Ambassador of Italy to the U.S. Claudio Bisogniero visited Los Angeles and the West Coast
by Silvia Simonetti From the Embassy's magnificent headquarters in Washington D.C., Italian Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero traveled to the West Coast on his official visit to California and – for the first time ever – to Oregon, in the week of March 8th. While in Los Angeles, he was welcomed by the Italian institutions and communit...
Valley's second Villa Grande Pizzeria opens in Catasauqua
Italian favorites such as calzones, lasagna and chicken parmigiana are once again being served at 7 Lehigh St. in Catasauqua. The building, which housed Carmen's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria from 2007 to 2014, is now occupied by Villa Grande Pizzeria. Co-owned by Jimmy Tomini and his sons, Alfani and Nori, the 60-seat restaurant debut...
Italy @ the Newport Beach Film Festival – April 28
The annual Newport Beach Film Festival brings to Orange County the best of classic and contemporary cinema from around the world from both emerging and seasoned filmmakers, in collaboration with the local community and educational institutions. The Italian Spotlight will take place on April 28. Read more Source: http...
Barack and Matteo: The Italian connection
by David Jackson Just a couple of guys hanging out at the White House, talking about Italian wine, food, art, and the threat of the Islamic State. President Obama and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi seemed to get along famously Friday, praising each other on a first-name basis during a White House news conference. "I brou...
Nerio Alessandri, Jeffrey Immelt Honored at Leonardo Prizes
By Cynthia Martens The 20th annual edition of the Leonardo Prizes, which recognize industry leaders who promote a positive image of Italian manufacturing abroad, took place on Monday in Rome at the Quirinal Palace, official residence of Italian president Sergio Mattarella, who distributed the awards. Jeffrey R. Immelt, the America...
Unico National’s Waterbury roots
By Keith Kountz In the early years of the 20th century, new immigrants to the United States from Italy struggled to gain acceptance in many parts of American society. That discrimination led to the formation of a service organization for Italian-Americans in Waterbury that continues to improve lives to this day. Much has changed i...
Seattle Ciclisti is looking for a sponsor
While in Italy people are currently following il Giro d'Italia, Seattle Ciclisti, a group of passionate Italian and Italian-American cyclists recently formed, is looking for a sponsor that can finance the purchase of the team sportswear. The company logo would appear on their jersey/shorts on the Seattle to Portland bike ride on July 11 an...
Young Italians and the arts: a talk with curator Massimiliano Gioni
by Silvia Simonetti Artistic director of the New Museum in New York since 2007 and of the Nicola Trussardi Foundation in Milan since 2003, among other professional experiences and projects, Massimiliano Gioni was the youngest curator ever of the 55th Venice Biennale in 2013. Living between the U.S. and Italy - where he was born in...
Five years and 20 million euros for the Colosseum reconstruction
Five years and an estimated 20 million euro investment to reconstruct Rome's iconic Colosseum: this is the announcement made by Italian Minister Franceschini regarding the most visited monument in Italy. As reported by ANSA, the time-frame includes both studies and actual work, including the facade and floor area. An international competit...
Painter Bob Proce
by Lou Carlozo With his exhibit "Over 50," which runs through July 10 at Oak Park's Narrow Gallery, Robert M. Proce pays tribute to the dignity and grace of an older generation. Having worked so long in the painter's medium, Proce knows well both his craft and the age group he depicts. "The ages range from 50 to 102," says Proce, 75, whos...
Prato Bakery brings a piece of Italy to Jersey City
By Steven Rodas Prato, a small city in Tuscany just north of the capital of Italy, is home to delicious baked specialties such as the cantucci. This traditional cookie is one of the many treats you could smell baking right here in Jersey City at the newly opened Prato Bakery. "The residents come almost every day and sometimes...
Italian Teens Compete In Local Sailing Competition
by Carla Balzano From July 14-18, two Italian teen sailors from Scuola Vela Mascalzone Latino will compete against three well-known Boston-area sailing centers. The teens were honored to accept this invitation and will receive credit from the school for competing. The event starts at the MIT Sailing Center, and ends with a ceremon...