Words Matter: Mario Cuomo's 1984 Tale of Two Cities Relevant to Today's Politics of Disappointment
by Karen Hinton At the recent unveiling of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo's portrait in the Governors Hall at the State Capitol, I recalled the first time I heard him speak. The elder Cuomo, after two decades of resisting, finally gave into his family's urging to follow tradition and allow the hanging of his portrait, painted last ye...
On the road: A celebration of Italy in Milwaukee
When in Milwaukee, do as the Italians do and celebrate La Famiglia at the annual Festa Italiana. Test your bocce ball skills, try crooning on the Italian Idol stage, watch the Pinocchio parade and let the kids enjoy their own activities and entertainment. Entertainment ranges from opera and jazz to accordionists and doo wop singers. Foodies should...
"Devoti" Film Premiere at the Joslyn Art Museum
Documentary film about the history of the Santa Lucia Festival and Omaha's Little Italy For more info visit www.santaluciadocumentary.com/ Get your tickets at www.TicketOmaha.com Fonte: Magna Grece
Italian bubbly gains favor in the Valley
Italy has given American wine lovers a lot of gifts over the centuries. Most of those produced in California are the result of Italian and French pioneers investing in and bringing their knowledge to places like Napa Valley. The Italians have enjoyed sparkling wines of all varieties as part of their cultural wine experience for many years....
Announcing the 2013 Ferragosto Celebration on Arthur Avenue, Belmont's Little Italy
Going back centuries, the Ferragosto tradition recognizes the end of the harvest season and to enjoy the fruits of those labors. It is a way for families to engage in part of the Italian culture and coming together in a solid bond of family and friendship. Over 15 years ago, merchants of the Arthur Avenue/Belmont section decided to bring t...
1912-2013: 101 years of Michelangelo Antonioni
One-day conference celebrating Michelangelo Antonioni's 101st anniversary. Renowned scholars Murray Pomerance (Ryerson University), Thomas Harrison (UCLA), Fletcher Beasley (CSULB), Mary Ann Carolan (Fairfield University) and Fulvio Orsitto (Cal State Chico) will explore the work of one of the most important masters of modern cinema. The conference...
ENF13 An Evening at the Butcher Block
Join us at the Butcher Block Restaurant, located at 308 Hennepin Avenue East, for some Italian language fun, as well as a meal prepared by chef/owner Filippo Caffari. We will gather on Thursday, October 24th, from 6:30 until 9:00 p.m. The evening will begin with a cash bar/cocktail hour, complete with opportunities for Italian language con...
Italy’s Adelio Lattuada Gold Sponsors Glass Processing Automation Days 2014 in New Orleans
Italy's Adelio Lattuada, a leading glassworking machinery manufacturer, will be a gold level sponsor of the GPAD 2014 Glass Processing Automation Days in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 20-21, 2014 at the JW Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. GPAD is a two-day event to educate the glass companies on how advanced machinery and software technology...
Lidia Bastianich shares 'Commonsense' cooking tips
Sometimes, less is more. For instance, a little cube of pesto tucked away in an ice cube tray in the freezer can change the flavor profile of a pot of soup. Same goes for that half cup of marinara sauce you were tempted to toss. Save it in the fridge and add it to a roasted chicken for a different taste without a lot of effort. T...
Rizzoli celebra la più grande impresa immobiliare italiana a New York
By Francesca Berardi Un grattacielo da 700 milioni di dollari nel cuore di Manhattan che batte bandiera italiana. E' questo il protagonista di un libro appena edito da Rizzoli, un grande volume di 216 pagine che attraverso le fotografie di Evan Joseph esplora, dai dintorni dell'edificio ai dettagli degli interni, un gioiello del modernis...
A Firenze l’ambasciatore Usa Phillips: incontro con il presidente della Regione Toscana Rossi
Rafforzare i rapporti di collaborazione e i legami già stretti, per esempio in ambito economico e universitario, tra la Toscana e gli Stati Uniti. E' questo il reciproco impegno che si sono presi il presidente della Regione Toscana Enrico Rossi, e l'ambasciatore degli Stati Uniti in Italia John Phillips in un incontro svoltosi questa mattina a Fire...
The Mastering Of Italian Studies
George L. Graziadio Chair of Italian Studies' Clorinda Donato applauded the CSULB Academic Senate's approval of a new Master of Arts degree for Italian Studies beginning next fall at CSULB. "We're all very excited in Italian Studies about the new degree," said Donato, who joined Romance/German/Russian Languages and Literatures in 1988. "The goal o...