Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle in Merano, Italy has plants from around the world
by Connie Pillsbury I was treated to a wonderful surprise botanical garden in Merano, Italy, this summer while traveling in the South Tyrol, the Southern Alps in northeast Italy. Merano, or Meran in German, (not to be confused with Milan), is a town of 38,000 people in a lush valley surrounded by scenic peaks. For years it's...
Alfa Romeo Giulia adds amazing style to fantastic performance
Audi S4? BMW M3? Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG? These are questions buyers typically ask themselves when they're thinking about buying a European sports sedan. They're all very good, none will really disappoint, but they're all lacking something: soul. There's a new competitor entering the market soon, offering capabilities and features very much...
Opening Reception for Four Decades: Dom Quartuccio, Little Italy's Own Photographer
The Italian American Museum cordially invites you to attend the opening reception for FOUR DECADES. Dom Quartuccio, Little Italy's Own Photographer, 1937 - 1977 Solo Exhibition by Dom Quartuccio. Thursday, October 8, 2015. 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Refreshments will be served - R.S.V.P. 212.965.90...
Bertolli Brand Celebrates 150 Years of Italian Heritage with #MyTuscanTable Campaign Benefitting No Kid Hungry
In 1865, Francesco Bertolli changed the Italian food landscape forever with the creation of his iconic Bertolli Olive Oil. The Bertolli Empire continues to deliver on its Tuscan heritage with a collection of traditional pasta sauces and delicious frozen meals added to the product lineup. For 150 years, Bertolli products have been helping f...
La bellezza del liberty salverà il mondo: il concorso fotografico
Italian Liberty, o del trionfo della bellezza. È tutto dedicato all'elegante stile novecentesco la terza del edizione del concorso fotografico nazionale Italian Liberty, che punta a esplorare le meraviglie dell'art nouveau nel nostro Paese, diretto da Andrea Speziali e organizzato da Aitm Art, con il patrocinio dell'Enit. Le iscrizioni s...
Supporting an Ally: American Forces in Italy, 1918
Date: Thursday, November 05, 2015. Hours: 6:00 p.m. Site: Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago - 500 N Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. Organized by: WWI Museum - Kansas City, MO. In collaboration with: https://supportinganally.eventbrite.com "Supporting an Ally: American Forces in Italy, 1918" a lecture by Jonathan R....
Veterans Day: The Liberation of Italy
Starting with the Invasion of Sicily in July of 1943, and culminating in the June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of Normandy, Allied forces took the fight to the Axis powers in many locations across Western Europe. The push into Italy began in Sicily, but soon made it to the Italian mainland, with landings in the south. The Italian government (ha...
East Austin Gets Two More Italian Restaurants Next Year
by Nadia Chaudhury The Italian wave isn't over yet. Italian restaurants are still coming strong in Austin with today's announcement of two new spots as part of The Arnold complex on East 6th, Gatto Nero and Enoteca Gattino. The project is being developed by New Waterloo and development company Transwestern. At 1617 East 6th...
Immigrants: The Irish and Italian love-hate relationship
By Paul Moses Early in the Irish-Italian romance portrayed in the new film "Brooklyn," a precocious 8-year-old boy serves up the truth that everyone else gathered around the dinner table in his Italian family hid from the young Irishwoman visiting their home. "We don't like Irish people," little Frankie says, much to the embarrass...
Chef Geno Bernardo Is Back for More
By Al Mancini Las Vegas has a reputation as being a transient city. But for many, once this city gets ahold of you, it's a tough habit to kick. Chef Geno Bernardo is one of those who tried to get away for a while, to no avail. Thankfully, he's finally back where he belongs. Bernardo is a self-taught chef raised on the East Coast w...
Vince Guaraldi: Italian of the Week
On July 17, 1928, Vincent Anthony Dellaglio was born in San Francisco, CA. Vince changed his last name when he was a child to match that of his adoptive father. He attended Lincoln High School and San Francisco State College. During his time in high school and college, he played a variety of gigs including weddings and dances. By the early 1950s, V...
Michelangelo: sacred and profane. Masterpiece drawings from the Casa Buonarroti
Date: Sunday, January 17, 2016 - Sunday, March 27, 2016 Hours: www.phxart.org Venue: Phoenix Art Museum Organized by: Muscarelle Museum of Art at The College of William and Mary in Virginia In collaboration with: with Fondazione Casa Buonarroti and Associazione Culturale Metamorfosi www.phxart.org Twenty-six rare memorable figurative studies...