The 42nd anniversary gala of Il Circolo
Il Circolo, the Italian Cultural Society, held its 42nd anniversary gala at the Breakers on March 18, 2018. La Bella Figura as it was titled, is an expression meaning making a good impression. As pointed out in Bishop Barbarito’s letter to the organization, “Whether it was going to church, going to school, visiting relatives or friends, we had to d...
New festival showcases Italian food
North Little Rock is getting ready to turn red, white and -- green. From April 20-21, everything from the bridges over the Arkansas River to the cotton candy carried through the North Shore Riverwalk Park will sport the tricolore -- the colors of the Italian flag -- for the inaugural Arkansas Italian Food & Culture Festival. Patrick Presley, direct...
Visit This Ardsley Italian Eatery For Heart-and-Soul Hospitality
Consistently well prepared food, a comfortable ambience, and on-point service are all essential characteristics of a successful restaurant. There’s another element, however, that is just as important, but many restaurants neglect either out of ignorance or inability. Call it the “heart and soul” factor but it’s the person (or people) that gives t...
Rome reopens secret garden on Palatine hill
Rome's Farnese Gardens, or Horti Farnesiani, on the Palatine hill have reopened to the public for the first time in more than 30 years following a major restoration begun in 2013. Overlooking the Basilica of Maxensius and the Arch of Titus, the restored Renaissance gardens can be visited until 28 October as part of an exhibition-tour entitled The P...
Noi, italiani d’America
Liam Caruana, che nel circuito junior giocava con accanto la bandierina americana, è un ragazzo ancora poco conosciuto dalla maggior parte degli appassionati di tennis. Liam e la sua famiglia, in realtà, sono italiani anche se vivono negli Stati Uniti. Ora, italiano a tutti gli effetti anche per ITF e ATP, sta scalando molto velocemente la classifi...
New Italian Spot, Sofia, Finds a Home in the Warehouse District
The new Auction House Market in the Warehouse District is getting a neighbor: Sofia restaurant will open next door in late 2018 with Italian staples like wood-fired pizzas and pastas, plus roasted meats and Gulf seafood. Former Ampersand (a popular New Orleans nightclub in the early aughts) and current Barcadia, Belle’s Diner, and Ohm Lounge owner,...
Italia Usa, on-line il bando per la raccolta di progetti di ricerca congiunti
Il Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale (MAECI), nella prospettiva del rinnovo della Joint Declaration Italia Usa per la cooperazione scientifica e tecnologica per il triennio 2019-2021, ha pubblicato on-line un bando per la raccolta di progetti di ricerca bilaterale da ammettere alla richiesta di finanziamento. Il rinn...
Lucine Amara Announces Cast To Perform In NJ Association Verismo Opera's Debut Of TURANDOT
The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's Artistic Director, opera luminary Lucine Amara, announces the cast performing its debut of Giacomo Puccini's last opera, Turandot. Verismo Opera, the Bergen Performing Arts Center's (bergenPAC) house opera company, presents this dramatic opera set in ancient China on Sunday, April 22, 2018. The performa...
Senate candidate Monetti to visit West Plains
US Senate candidate Tony Monetti will be visiting West Plains on April 2.The Republican Senate candidate will be at the West Plains Civic Center from 6-8 pm that day. The conservative Republican will be discussing his platform and goals if elected to the US Senate. The eldest son of Italian immigrants, Monetti graduated the Air Force Academy and fl...
Buona, The Original Italian Beef, Expands Outside Illinois
Buona, The Original Italian Beef, announced the opening of its first location outside of Illinois at 324 US 41, Schererville, Indiana, 46375 on March 27. The opening represents a significant milestone for the family-owned business, as it signals its intent to spread the “national” sandwich of Chicago beyond Illinois’ borders. The restaurant will be...
Seven places to see wild flamingos in Italy
It might surprise you to learn that Italy has a number of pink flamingo populations for several months each year. Starting from late winter and early spring, the birds migrate to Italian waters – where you can admire them in the wild. Now that the first flocks of 2018 are already enjoying the spring, here's where to head for the best views of Italy...
Four things we learned about Mario Cuomo from Chris Cuomo
You know him as the face of CNN's morning lineup and Chris Cuomo, co-anchor of "New Day," credits his fight for a "good argument" from his family. Cuomo, the son of former New York governor, Mario Cuomo, and the brother of Andrew Cuomo, the current governor, spent much of his childhood moderating "really hot and heavy discussions" at the dinner tab...