Roma Ristorante: Cozy, friendly Italian
by Jolene Ketzenberger A maître d'? In a little strip mall Italian restaurant? I was surprised too, but happy to see that Ristorante Roma, which opened in December in Carmel's Monon Square plaza, has someone in charge of the dining room. And not just a person who leads you to a table and hands you a menu. I'm talking about someone who's a...
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Texas Welcomes New Chapter in Louisiana
With a vision aimed at expanding business opportunities with Italy, The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Texas (IACC Texas) is pleased to announce the newly formed, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (IACC Louisiana) as a Chapter of its organization in the U.S. As a Chamber associated with IACC Texas, IACC Louisiana will promote, f...
Italy is Promoting Made in Italy via the Firenze Hometown of Fashion
Carlo Calenda, the Italian minister for economic development, announced in Rome today that the Italian government has set aside 2 million euros ($2.7 million at current exchange) to support Firenze Hometown of Fashion, which is a series of events that will be held in Florence in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Florentine center for Itali...
After 71 years, a talk with the brother of an Italian prisoner of war buried in Utah
By Mauro Battocchi Roberto Dal Bosco is an italian video artist who you may remember. He went to Utah last January to present his Renaissance painting video animation displayed at the Salt Lake City Leonardo Museum. While there, he was able - with the help of honorary consul Mike Homer and Kelly Nelson of Woosh Production - to film and pr...
The 30th summer italian street festival
Holy Rosary Catholic Church presents the ethnic event of the summer, the 30th Summer Italian Street Festival. Friday, June 13th and Saturday, June 14th, 2014 from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, the historic Holy Rosary Catholic Church, located at 520 Stevens Street and surrounding Lacy Park, will once again transform into an outdoor Italian festival and cele...
La Georgetown University torna a L'Aquila per la prima volta dopo il terremoto del 2009
By Goffredo Palmerini Venivano ogni anno all'Aquila gli studenti della Georgetown University di Washington DC per l'attesa Summer School guidata dalla prof. Laura Benedetti, che di quell'ateneo è direttrice del Dipartimento di Italiano. Ormai era un'annuale consuetudine, per la quale gli studenti di quella università facevano a gara per a...
'Cake Boss' and friends rescued from boat stranded in thick fog
Buddy "Cake Boss" Valastro's gastronomical gifts were of little help when his 32-foot Boston Whaler got lost in heavy fog in New York Harbor. "People were scared," Valastro told CNN of the harrowing journey Friday night with his wife, another couple and nine young children. "I didn't know which way to look -- left, right. I couldn't even see in fr...
AP Italian: buone notizie dal convegno di Filadelfia
Dal 10 al 13 luglio all'Hotel Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, si è tenuta l'annuale conferenza sugli AP. Al convegno, rivolto a tutti i docenti di AP (Advancement Placement Program), erano previsti tre seminari sul programma di AP Italian; simposi dedicati ad incoraggiare i docenti d'italiano a lavorare per lo sviluppo dei corsi AP Italian. ...
Honorees 2014 Excellence Award
The Italian American Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the honorees of its annual Excellence Award Ceremony Joe Perillo, Owner Perillo Auto GroupSteve Lombardo, Owner Gibsons Restaurant GroupAnthony Belcore, President Belcore ElectricJim De Blasio, Owner JD GraphicJohn Leopardo, Vice President Leopardo Construction
In Celebration of the Italian Spirit Singer/Songwriter/Producer Michéal Castaldo Plans Free Art Exhibit in Conjunction with His Concert, Sept. 21
Celebrated musical artist Michéal Castaldo has organized a special showcase of art that exalts the glories of Italy and her people. The exhibit of original artwork—created by 15 professional artists—will be on display in the Grand Lobby of the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) in South Orange, New Jersey, on September 21, 2014.
Corsi di lingua e cultura italiana all'Italian American Museum
L'Italian American Museum, in collaborazione con l'Italian American Committee on Education, propone un corso di lingua e cultura italiana che comincerà a settembre con 11 classi. Per presentare il programma e gli insegnanti è stato organizzato un incontro per il 23 settembre prossimo alle 18 presso la sede del Museo al 155 di Mulberry Stre...
Il ministro Lorenzin alla Casa Bianca per il summit mondiale su "Global Health Security Agenda"
Il 26 settembre il ministro della Salute Beatrice Lorenzin è intervenuta alla Casa Bianca invitata dal presidente degli Stati Uniti Barack Obama al summit mondiale su "Global Health Security Agenda" per rediscute di sicurezza e delle emergenze in tema di salute. In particolare, sul tavolo le problematiche degli agenti infettivi, sia microb...