Sante Auriti: a language spoken by hand
Based on what type of interaction you've had with Sante Auriti, there might be a healthy variety of impressions you've had. Within the esteemed social circles of the Queens Orsogna Clubs (both "old" and "new", because the love needs to be spread evenly) he's one of those "it" guys from helping collect the grapes from the vineyards, wrapping up 2016...
12 Rounds With ... Paulie Malignaggi
Yes, like many a fighter before him, Paulie Malignaggi was headed down the wrong path when he was introduced to the sweet science in his native Brooklyn, New York. It didn't take long for boxing to give Malignaggi a sense of purpose, along with a way out—and a way up. A technically sound fighter who relied greatly on his hand and foot spee...
Ottobre dedicato al cinema per l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Un ottobre con i fiocchi per l'Istituto Italiano di Cultura di New York (686 Park Avenue), completamente dedicato a cinema e documentari italiani. Si inizia il primo ottobre con la proiezione di "Cesare Deve Morire", il film dei fratelli Taviani che ha vinto il prestigioso Orso di Berlino, affrontando un tema particolarmente duro: la vita nel carc...
MRKET Trade Show
L'ICE organizza la partecipazione collettiva italiana all'8° edizione della fiera "MRket Trade Show" di New York che si svolgerà dal 20 al 22 gennaio 2013, dedicata alla presentazione delle collezioni autunno inverno 2013/2014 di abbigliamento classico uomo e accessori moda.La fiera MRket, riservata all'abbigliamento moda uomo, è organizzata da feb...
USA - 'A Stradivarious amongst the people” to tour 10 cities
The US tour by violinist Matteo Fedeli, which will see him playing a precious Stradivarius dating from 1726 in over 10 east-coast cities, has opened at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York. The initiative is part of the "Year of Italian Culture" programme.
Versace shows off versus with a bang
Versace devotees descended upon New York's Lexington Avenue Armory Wednesday night where Donatella Versace showed off the latest Versace Versus capsule collection with J.W. Anderson at an elaborate runway show-cum-party. According to WWD, revelers filed into the dimly lit space, where blue lights glowed and music thumped. Male models pedaled tricke...
Compasso D’Oro Celebrates Italian Design Excellence
by Laura Giacalone Considered the Oscar of Italian design, as well as an authoritative barometer of the state of the cultural debate on industrial design itself, the Compasso d'Oro award is the major acknowledgement of Italian design and enjoys a high reputation throughout the world, so much so that London's prestigious Phaidon Press has s...
A look at the 2013 Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Long Island City, New York
I made my way to Saint Mary's Church (1008 49th Avenue) in Long Island City on Saturday (Sept. 7th) to participate in the 106th Annual Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Sponsored by the Societa Maria SS. Addolorata di Pignataro Interamna, the celebration was a magnificent display of faith and devotion. Following the wonderful service, a candle...
A Journey Through the Veneto": Top Wines from Italy's #1 Wine Producing Region Come to New York City for the Holidays This December
During the month of December, New York City will be home to various wine and culinary events dedicated to celebrating the great wines of the Veneto just in time for the holidays. The month-long schedule of festivities is brought to the city by U.Vi.Ve., the 'Union Consortia of Veneto Wines', and will kick off on December 2nd with a press event at E...
Furla focuses on footwear, U.S. push
Furla is unfurling a plan to increase its visibility in the U.S., and footwear is an integral part of the agenda. As reported by wwd, the privately held Bologna, Italy-based firm, primarily known for its handbags, recently renovated several of its American stores and has plans to bow a New York flagship by the end of the year. (Furla previously had...
Lupinacci announces Italian-American state legislators' Scholarship Program
Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,WF,I-Huntington Station) is encouraging local high school seniors to apply for the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators' Scholarship program. The conference offers four scholarships, each in the amount of $2,000 to support students who excel both in the classroom and in athletic competition. This...
WP Lavori launches first U.S. flagship store
WP Lavori in Corso, an Italian retailer, announced the opening of its first WP Store in North America today. Located in Brooklyn, NY's Cobble Hill neighborhood, the 1,700-foot flagship features an assortment of fashion and lifestyle products from around the globe and marks a significant step for the company's presence in the U.S. market. T...