Charleston's 18th annual Italian Film Fest will feature director Q&As, fashion show
Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival has announced its 18th annual celebration of contemporary Italian cinema and culture. This year's event is set for Nov. 14-17 at the Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St., Charleston, SC. The festival will screen 13 feature films and documentaries with select showings holding Q&A sessions immediately following. Fe...
Sinner is awarded the trophy for finishing the year at No. 1 in the ATP rankings
Jannik Sinner was awarded the trophy for finishing the year at No. 1 in the rankings before his home fans at the ATP Finals on Monday. Sinner won the Australian Open and U.S. Open for his first two Grand Slam titles. He mathematically secured the year-end No. 1 a month ago. “There’s no place better to celebrate this trophy,” Sinner said as his mom...
Gourmet Italian Market Celebrates Grand Opening In Bayport
A new gourmet market and eatery opened today in Bayport (NY) on Middle Road where Zucchini Natural Market was until it closed in August. La Pizzetta Gourmet Market celebrated its grand opening specials until 8 p.m., including free coffee for veterans. The Italian market is the newest foray for the Mondis, an Eastport family with deep roots in Long...
Per Noi Trattoria: Classic Italian Dining and Family Tradition on Highland Drive
For me, walking into Per Noi Trattoria on Highland Drive is a bit like stepping back in time. I first wrote about Per Noi in 2012 when it opened on Stratford Avenue. It was a small space – seating a mere 28 guests – and the owners were smart in 2018 to relocate Per Noi to the sprawling location that was formerly Michelangelo on Highland. But when I...
The Museum of Mediterranean Weaving in Castelsardo: a museum for an ancient craft technique
Italy is a country of artisans, and virtually every territory and even some very small towns, villages or hamlets are in fact custodians of very ancient knowledge and crafts. These include the small town of Castelsardo in the province of Sassari, which has just over 5,000 inhabitants. Even in such a small reality there is a tradition of craftsmansh...
Frascione Gallery Makes its Art Miami Debut: December 3 – 8, 2024
Frascione Gallery, established in Florence, Italy in 1893, will make its Art Miami debut during Miami Art Week, running from December 3-8, 2024, at Booth AM325. Renowned for its deep expertise in Old Master works, Frascione Gallery will showcase a thoughtfully curated blend of Modern and Contemporary art alongside pieces inspired by historical Euro...
Centenarians increased by 30% in Italy over the past decade
The number of people aged over 100 in Italy has increased by 30% over the past 10 years, while birth rates have continued to decline. There were more than 22,000 Italians in the age bracket between 100 and 104 in 2024, up from just over 17,000 in 2014, according to a report by national statistics bureau ISTAT on Thursday. The vast majority of them...
A first look inside Covington's fancy new Italian restaurant
Carmelo's, an Italian-American restaurant from owners Billy Grise and Mitch Arens, is officially open for business on Madison Avenue in Covington. Located in a historic building that has served as everything from a strip club to office space, the restaurant has been stripped down to the bones, revealing brickwork and plaster patches that are remini...
The best Italian vineyards and wineries
Italy’s deep-rooted wine culture is world-renowned, and Italians take immense pride in the exceptional quality of both their food and wine. As Europe's largest wine producer, Italy boasts a wine industry rich in history, with quality that continues to elevate year after year. While the weather is starting to cool down, it’s no reason to stay indoor...
Wireless Innovator Gerard J. “Jerry” Foschini Remembered Bell Labs’ researcher will be honored at L.A.’s Italian American Museum
IEEE Life Fellow Gerard J. “Jerry” Foschini, a Bell Labs researcher for more than 50 years, died on 17 September, 2023, at the age of 83. Foschini made groundbreaking contributions to the field of wireless communications that improved the quality of networks and paved the way for several important IEEE standards. In the early 1990s he helped to dev...
The perfect season to visit Italy: when to go and what to do
Italy is a dream destination in every season, millions of tourists come to visit every year from North to South. From summer to winter, passing through autumn and spring, you can choose Italy as your destination for a few days' holiday or even for a longer period. But choosing the best time to travel depends on several factors: the climate, the att...
Marconi Mercato now open on The Hill
Marconi Mercato (2030 Marconi)—from partners Joe Smugala, Carlos Hernandez, and Brian McBride—is now open in the original Amighetti’s space. The trio is excited to bring to life a mixed-use market and restaurant concept, something they feel will fill a void in the neighborhood that they've called home for several years. (Smugala and Hernandez are a...