Seattle and the State of Washington: Great Opportunities for Italian Companies – Recent mission of Consul General Massimo Carnelos
The Greater Seattle area, and more broadly the State of Washington, represent an exceptional growth opportunity for Italian companies interested in expanding, exporting, and investing in the U.S. market. With a Gross Domestic Product nearly half that of Italy’s, but with a population of just eight million people, the region stands out for its dynam...
Summer in Portland: Food, Family, and Favor with Cathy Whims | IAP 383
Join hosts John Viola, Patrick O’Boyle, and Dolores Alfieri Taranto as they welcome special guest Kathy Whims, acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and author of The Italian Summer Kitchen. Together, they dive into the joys of the Italian summer kitchen during a sizzling New York City heatwave. This lively conversation is a feast of humor, culinary wisdo...
First Look: Ferragamo debuts two-floor space at Honolulu center
A luxury footwear and accessories brand has reopened its doors at a tropical shopping destination. Ferragamo has announced the grand reopening of its store at Royal Hawaiian Center, a premiere shopping center in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii. The two-floor space pays tribute to Ferragamo’s design codes rooted in Italian craftsmanship...
Experience Italy in Utah: Authentic food, live shows, and family fun at Festa Italiana
Saturday, Sept. 13 (11 AM–10 PM) & Sunday, Sept. 14 (11 AM–7 PM). The Gateway, 18 N. Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City, UT. Admission: Free. Festa Italiana SLC returns to The Gateway on September 13–14, 2025, celebrating 10 years of Italian culture, food, and fun. This free, family-friendly festival, hosted by the Italian-American Civic League of U...
Viva Italia! The Italian Festival 2025
Experience the vibrant spirit of Italy at The Italian Festival 2025, happening September 27-28 at the Seattle Center! Part of the Seattle Center Festál series, this free, family-friendly festival brings together music, food, art, and Italian traditions for an unforgettable weekend. Held at the Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion, the festi...
Win a Vespa Primavera at Casa Italiana’s ‘Vespa Festa’ on Saturday, Sept. 13
Burien’s Casa Italiana – Italian Cultural Center will host its annual Vespa Festa on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, offering Italian food, music, dancing and a chance to win a Vespa Primavera. The celebration runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Casa Italiana in Burien, WA. The event will feature Italian vendors, a beer and wine garden, and live entertainment....
From Rome to D.C. to New York City, Gonzaga president Katia Passerini lands in Spokane with high hopes for school’s future amid higher ed challenges
Standing in a huddle of students at a recent orientation event, Gonzaga University’s next president anticipated the arrival of her Kawasaki Z400 from New York. Katia Passerini is already planning a trip up Mount Spokane on her motorcycle this summer. In a few months, she’ll bring up her skis. “Is it true they open up the slopes at night?” Passerini...
Italian Heritage Celebration with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Join the Arizona Diamondbacks for our Italian Heritage Celebration on Friday, September 19. Your special event ticket package includes a game ticket to the D-backs vs. Phillies game as well as an Italian inspired D-backs jersey (limited sizes available, first come first serve). All sales are final, no exchanges, returns or refunds. Tickets based on...
Phoenix Art Museum to welcome rare exhibition of Italian works
The Phoenix Art Museum this summer presents the Southwest premiere of “Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection,” which showcases a collection of historically significant works from 17th- and 18th-century Florence rarely seen outside of Italy. The exhibition features gilded paintings and sculptures that demonstrate the distinctive Florentine Baro...
Lady Gaga Launches The MAYHEM Ball Tour with a Spectacular Opening in Las Vegas
14-time GRAMMY, Oscar and Emmy Award winner Lady Gaga has kicked off her highly anticipated The MAYHEM Ball Tour at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Opening night of the sold-out tour featured a powerful setlist blending hits from her critically acclaimed album MAYHEM with fan favourites that span her expansive catalog. A Hit-Packed Setlist Blending Ne...
Comedy Dynamics To Release Final Stand-Up Special From Veteran Comic Dom Irrera
Comedy Dynamics is set to release Dom Irrera: Live from Las Vegas, the final special from beloved comics’ comic Dom Irrera, across platforms on July 29, with the special debuting in album form on August 1. Dealing in recent years with Parkinson’s disease, Irrera taped the special at the Laugh Factory in Las Vegas in 2017, before his illness progre...
Dr. Katia Passerini Begins Role as Gonzaga University’s 27th President
A new chapter opened in the storied history of Gonzaga University today as Dr. Katia Passerini took the helm as the Jesuit institution’s 27th president. She is the second layperson to serve in the role, succeeding Dr. Thayne McCulloh. President Passerini was selected to lead Gonzaga following a national search and unanimous selection by the Gonzaga...