We The Italians

St. Patrick goes “Viva!” Italian in San Pedro’s culturally diverse waterfront town

St. Patrick’s Day in San Pedro is becoming its own unique melting pot, reflecting the port town’s deep European roots — in this case, Ireland and Italy. Held in the town’s newly-minted Little Italy district — established in 2018 by former City Councilmember Joe Buscaino whose family came from Italy — the St. Pat’s celebration is now headed up and emceed by L.A. City Councilmember Tim McOsker, of I...

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Dante’s Comedy (in music) in Arizona. Concert of the Italian pianists Elena Buttiero...

Elena Buttiero and Anita Frumento, Italian musicians from Liguria, return to the United States to present "La Divina Commedia" for piano four hands of the Genoese composer Cesare San Fiorenzo (1875). The recital will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in the Recital Hall of the School of Music at Arizona State University in Tempe, just outside Phoenix. A research study in the field of musicolo...

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Italian American Rick Pitino brings St. John’s legacy back to life

You dream big when Rick Pitino shows up to coach your team, when he plants that magical seed that grows into a forever moment you want to freeze-frame in your March Madness consciousness. He hasn’t just taken the torch from the late, great Looie Carnesecca, he has fanned the flame of greatness and raised it to the roof at the top of the Big East Conference Tournament championship at the Garden. It...

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The Flag Bearers of the Uffizi: the Florentine tradition that enchants the world

In the heart of Florence, a city that symbolizes the Renaissance, there is a tradition that blends spectacle, art, and history: flag-throwing. The Bandierai degli Uffizi, founded in 1973, are Florence's official flag bearers and represent one of the most authentic expressions of Italy's historical culture. With their choreographed movements, accompanied by the sound of drums and trumpets, the Band...

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Italian American Podcast Ep.360 The Discussion Continues! Are Italian Americans MADE...

We are back with part 2 to this wonderful episode. Join us as we journey through the sartorial evolution of Italian American fashion, tracing the transformation from the traditional elegance of “Bella Figura” to the casual, tech inspired wardrobes that have reshaped professional environments since the late 1990s. We reflect on the enduring formalities in certain professions and the decline of the...

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Explore Italian Architecture in New York City

A few weeks ago we explored Italian architecture across the globe, ended with a nod to Rosario Candela’s work in NYC, and hinted that there was more to discuss. On April 3, we pick up the conversation with a deeper dive into the wonderful examples of Italian architecture in NYC. RSVP here. Whether it is works inspired by the Italian Renaissance or the works of architects today, we pass by Italian...

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Venice: the upside-down forest

The upside-down forest: why is Venice called this? The nickname "upside-down forest" is related to the engineering technique used to build the city. Venice was constructed on a vast system of wooden piles that rise from the bottom of the lagoon to support the buildings. This process transformed the city into a kind of submerged forest: thousands of wooden trunks are planted underwater, forming an...

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In Sicily, school students work with inmates and learn together

The boys and girls of the Marco Polo Institute in Palermo have started a volunteer project to assist individuals serving sentences in social housing facilities in their city. This project was created to promote social integration and mutual support between young people and those who are deprived of their freedom. The students, guided by their teachers, dedicate part of their free time to providing...

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I Explored Italy’s Ligurian Coast the Old-fashioned Way—By Foot on Its Ancient Paths

In Genoese dialect they’re called crêuze—narrow cobblestoned paths that cross the hillsides along Italy’s dazzling Ligurian coast. These centuries-old mule tracks were originally used by farmers to transport grapes, olives, and lemons grown on terraces cut into the steep, mountainous landscape. Today locals use the trails to walk into town from the rural interior. As I discovered late last October...

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From Rome to Hudson Yards: Casa Louie Merges Coastal Italian with NYC’s Favorite Flav...

The concept at Casa Louie (W37th St and 10th Ave) is “coastal Italian meets neighborhood in New York City.” The restaurant opened last week, with longtime restauranteurs Jonah Phillips and Marom Unger, owners of the popular sushi/ramen spot down the block, Suram, at the helm. Many will also know Jonah as managing partner of Friedman’s, which has a location two blocks down 10th Avenue. “Our goal is...

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New England

"Il Talento di Essere Tutti e Nessuno" by Luca Ward

Luca Ward, a renowned Italian actor, will bring his expertise and professionalism directly to students through a series of educational meetings and events. This project aims to inspire and engage younger generations, strengthening their connection to... Read More

New York

Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra to Perform Historical Verdi Premiere

The Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra is set to present the U.S. premiere of newly rediscovered “Divertissements” for “Nabucco” by Giuseppe Verdi on April 5, 2025. The performance will be held at St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn Heights. This... Read More

East

Get a taste of Italy at this delicious NJ Italian restaurant

My first restaurant experience of 2025 is one that I hope you can experience too. Delicious Italian food, a warm cozy vibe on the restaurant's inside and classic Italian music playing in the background. This is one place you absolutely need to have o... Read More

South East

The International Reach of Italian Soccer and its Impact in the U.S. Sports Culture

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast, in partnership with Lega Serie A , will host the first official Serie A event in Miami, an exclusive workshop and networking cocktail dedicated to exploring the Italian top soccer league marketing stra... Read More

Great Lakes

Leetonia ITAM keeping fish fry tradition alive

Aging membership rosters and insufficient funding to cover operational costs is a typical plight for a social organization these days, and the Leetonia Italian-American Club (ITAM) is no different. They kicked off their busiest fundraising time durin... Read More

Midwest

North America’s First and Only Leonardo da Vinci Museum is Slated to Open in Colorado

North America’s first and only Leonardo da Vinci Museum is opening in Pueblo, Colorado later this fall. The museum will feature interactive exhibitions and life-sized replicas based on da Vinci’s drawings and sketches. It’s approach will center on Sc... Read More

South

Eye-popping St. Joseph altars are a Sicilian tradition in New Orleans from the 1800s

The Sicilian tradition recalls a drought in the late 1800s that left people starving. They prayed for the intercession of St. Joseph. After the rains came, to show their gratitude to him, they prepared a table with a special assortment of foods they... Read More

West

Don’t fear Saint Pasta. What you've gotta try at new Phoenix Italian restaurant

Saint Pasta may be known for vodka sauce, but following social media drama between owner Racan Alhoch and Yelpers, I was equally curious to experience the service at the food-truck-famous chef's new brick-and-mortar. With Saint Pasta’s cult following... Read More

California

Caffé di Talya Brings Authentic Italian Coffee Culture to San Diego

A new destination in North Pacific Beach invites coffee lovers to experience the traditions of Italian cafés without leaving San Diego. Caffé di Talya, founded by Gianfranco, a local who grew up in Italy, strives to recreate the essence of Italian co... Read More

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