Il prosciutto Toscano Dop vola in America: sarà presente al Summer Fancy Food 2015
A New York, dal 28 al 30 giugno 2015, presso il Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, si svolgerà il SUMMER FANCY FOOD 2015 e il Prosciutto Toscano DOP sarà uno dei protagonisti con la propria area dedicata, stand 2508/2510 all'interno del Padiglione Italia. Presso lo stand del Consorzio Del Prosciutto Toscano, sarà possibile degustare il rinomato Pro...
How bocce in D.C. has grown into America’s next rec sport
by Noah Frank On the rooftop of an office building near the Verizon Center in downtown D.C., a group of politicians and lobbyists gathers for the Third Annual Congressional Bocce Tournament. The scene is what you might expect — a stately, convivial affair with more pomp than competition, forced inside due to stormy weather for the third co...
Discovering Roman ruins and underwater towns in the Gulf of Naples
Next time someone tells you to go to hell, don't take it badly. It can be a wonderful trip, and they'll probably want to visit after you. As long, that is, as you go to the Phlegraean Fields, a land of dozing volcanoes, ancient myths, Roman ruins and underwater towns. It was roamed by Odysseus, Aeneas and the Roman emperors, who turned it...
Italian Feast of Mount Carmel in Verplanck
The 93 annual Italian Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is open 6pm - midnight Wednesday through Sunday July 15 - 19 on 8th Street and Highland Avenue in Verplanck. Enjoy Italian food, carnival rides and dancing in the street! New this year: Miss Italia Mount Carmel Pageant for girls 8 - 26. Winners in 3 age categories. Wednesday at 7 pm....
UNICO National Officaly has Harrison Chapter
UNICO Nation the USA's largest Italian American Service organization now has a Harrison Chapter. This is exciting news for all those of Italian decent who pride themselves of their heritage and want to give back to the community. Initially to have a charter for a UNCIO chapter 15 people are needed. Harrison's Chapter quickly doubled that n...
Weichert of Ocean participating in Italian American Festival
Louis Tordini, manager of the Weichert, Realtors Ocean Township office, announces that the office is participating in the Italian American Festival of Ocean Township, Aug. 5-9. The event is open 5-11 p.m. daily at Joe Palaia Park in Oakhurst. The festival, organized by the Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean, includes a variety of...
Online registration for Jubilee visitors: the Vatican tries to avoid queues and chaos
by Nicoletta Cottone Visitors to the Jubilee, which starts in Rome this December, will need to present a pass in order to enter the Porta Santa (holy door) of the Basilica of San Pietro in Rome. The goal is to avoid massive queues and chaos and be able to adjust on-site security to the number of people expected. Starting in October, p...
Sons of Italy Elects 2015-2017 National Officers
The Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA), the oldest and largest national organization for men and women of Italian heritage, elected Daniel J. Longo of Maryland to serve a two-year term as National President during its 54th Biennial National Convention in Bonita Springs, Florida, Aug. 16-23, 2015. He is the former National Director of Client Serv...
Raffaldini Vineyards' 10th Annual Festa Italiana
Saturday September 19, 11 AM/5 PM - Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery - 450 Groce Rd, Ronda, North Carolina 28670 www.raffaldini.com You're invited to a celebration of all things Italian at Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery's 10th Annual Festa Italiana! There will be a variety of shopping, entertainment, and Italian-style f...
Coaches From Italy Gaining Coaching Experience At Six Division III Schools
Six coaches from Italian American football club teams have spent valuable time this summer serving as volunteer coaches with six NCAA Division III colleges in the United States as part of the Global Football International Coaching Exchange initiative. Global Football matched the Italian Football League (IFL) coaches with NCAA Division III...
Maker Faire, la fiera degli inventori: quattro esempi di tecnologia e creatività
di Glauco Maggi L'atmosfera, sull'area di terra polverosa di fronte al Museo della Scienza a Flushing Meadows, e' a meta' tra una fiera di strada con le bancarelle degli artigiani e un convegno di cervelloni e cervellini (nel senso di tantissimi bambini con famiglie) indaffarati a creare, a fare scienza minuta ma sognando di diventare il n...
Spanish Steps’ restoration reinforces nexus between the world of luxury and Rome’s historical landmarks
by Chiara Beghelli The project was announced in March 2014, but now it's ready to go. In a very warm Roman morning, Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of jewelry company Bulgari, together with the Mayor of Rome, Ignazio Marino, inaugurated the restoration works of the Spanish Steps, one of the most iconic and loved places in the city. Bul...