Italian-American leaders criticize Republican Rob Astorino's 'mafia' remark
Republican candidate for governor Rob Astorino angered Italian-American leaders Monday by comparing Gov. Cuomo's handling of the anti-corruption Moreland Commission to the actions of a mafia boss. Astorino used the mafia comparison to mock Cuomo's argument that his administration only gave "advice" the Moreland Commission and did not inter...
Dianne Hales Presents MONA LISA: A LIFE DISCOVERED at the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, 9/11
On Thursday, September 11 at 7 p.m. award-winning author Dianne Hales will present her latest book,"Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered" at the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum. Every year, 9 million visitors to the Louvre visit a gallery in which one small portrait-the lone painting on an immense wall-sits inside a bulletproof glass case, further protect...
Sexy Shopping shines a light on Italy at the 2014 Hollyshorts Film Fest
The 10th edition of the annual Hollyshorts Film Festival returned to the Chinese Theater, featuring a selection of Italian short movies, including Sexy Shopping by Antonio Benedetto and Adam Selo, Voce Umana by Edoardo Ponti, The Escape by Ivano Di Natale and Alessandro De Vivo, Un uccello molto serio by Lorenza Indovina, and The Age of Insecurity:...
American Association Of Teachers Of Italian Logo Competition
AATI is looking for a creative mind to help us rethink our look by creating a brand/logo for the association. The logo should somehow represent our guidingcharacteristics: "Preserve, Advance, and Promote Italian Culture" and reflect our mission: The American Association of Teachers of Italian is a professional organization...
Al via l’XI edizione del Concorso Video Memorie Migranti - Testimonial d’eccezione i giornalisti Piero Angela e Gian Antonio Stella
Giunge all'XI edizione il Concorso Video "Memorie Migranti", nato per recuperare la memoria storica dell'emigrazione italiana nel mondo e favorire un'attività di ricerca e di studio sugli aspetti sociali, storici ed economici legati al grande esodo. Promosso dal Museo dell'Emigrazione "Pietro Conti" con la partecipazione di Rai Teche e del...
A Walk Through Southern Italy at Enoteca Umberto
Though I appreciate Federal Hill's established collection of Italian restaurants, I always find it refreshing to see a newcomer on Atwells. Enoteca Umberto opened in July, but its small size and word-of-mouth marketing mean it's still a bit of a secret. Atwells was quiet on a mid-week night, and we took our time with a cocktail while brows...
Scouring the Valley’s delicatessens for the ideal italian hoagie
by Brock Radke Fine cured Italian meats, salty cheese, crisp vegetables doused in oil and vinegar, and a crusty roll. What's better than an Italian sub sandwich? It's pretty easy to procure one, which is nice because it's a constant lunchtime craving, but where in Las Vegas can we find the best of the best? Let's begin with the obvious. O...
IAWA’s Open Reading Series Featuring Antonio D’Alfonso & Richard Vetere – December 13, 2014
Italian American Writers Association Literary Reading (www.iawa.net). Since 1991, IAWA has given voice to writers through its literary series every second Saturday of the month. IAWA East is held even months at Sidewalk Café and IAWA West continues at Cornelia Street Café on odd months. WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 5:30-7:30pm WHERE: Side...
Food, family the focus in Granite’s new production
Let's face it. Now that the Thanksgiving leftovers have been picked over and Black Friday has elbowed its way in and out of our bank accounts, the Christmas season is officially upon us, blasting through the front door like a Buffalo blizzard. And we all know who else comes knocking at this jolly time of year: family. These dual themes of the holi...
The unstoppable Tony Bennett — I'll have what he's having
by Jack Silverman Waching Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's electric performance on The Colbert Report last week, a couple of things stood out. First, whether she's delivering a synth-pop megahit to a 20,000-strong arena crowd or a jazz standard to a small studio audience, Gaga is a phenomenal singer. Second, despite being 88 years old...
A Roma la carica dei 400mila turisti tra Natale e Capodanno: boom di visitatori americani
Sono oltre 400mila i turisti attesi negli hotel e nei B&B di Roma fra Natale e Capodanno: il 4 per cento in più rispetto allo scorso anno. E positivi sono anche i numeri che guardano a tutto l'anno, misurando arrivi e presenze da gennaio a nomembre 2014. I dati sono stati elaborati dall'Ebtl e presentati stamattina in una conferenza all'hotel M...
Music everywhere
A trio of talented sopranos, Virginia Zeani, 89, plus Marilyn Mims and daughter, Virginia Mims, 18, will perform in a free concert at 2 p .m. Jan. 25 at Helen K. Persson Recital Hall, 326 Acacia Road, on the Palm Beach Atlantic University campus. Zeani was the mentor of Marilyn Mims when she was a music student in Indiana. "I wanted to sing Vi...