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Zucchero: World Wild Tour 2022

Adelmo Fornaciari, better known to the world as Zucchero, a nickname given to him by one of his school teachers, is back on a world wide tour that will take him to three cities in the US South West: Los Angeles (September 30 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills) and San Diego (October 1 at Balboa Theatre) in California and Tucson in Arizona (October 2 at The Fox Tucson Theatre - just announced)....

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‘Being in Venice is good for your mental health’: The remote workers tackling the Ita...

“Relocating to this city has been nothing short of inspirational,” says Susana Martinez. “Venice has given me a boost of energy. When you are exposed to new experiences, your creativity takes off.” Feeling worn out by the daily grind, the 48-year-old software engineer swapped her usual office in Madrid for three months of remote working in the dreamy watery city earlier this year. Martinez is one...

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Juliano’s Italian Restaurant serves Northern Italian cuisine in Hesperia

For 18 years, Juliano’s Italian Restaurant in Hesperia has been “the” place to enjoy authentic northern Italian cuisine. Juliano’s is famous for its fresh homemade appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts, open seven days a week and serves lunch and dinner. A comprehensive wine list awaits your perusal, and there are well drinks and mixed drinks ready to help you enjoy your meal and celebr...

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The seduction of Salina: romance in the heart of the Aeolian Islands

I first found out about the Aeolian Islands fifteen years ago. It was a typical wet, cold and grey winter’s day in London when I read an article about the seven Islands off the northern coast of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The photographs of dramatic volcanic cliffs plunging into the sea, sleepy villages and colourful fishing boats in turquoise clear waters captured my attention, and I began dre...

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Message from the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella to the President of the...

On the occasion of this Independence Day, I wish to convey heartfelt congratulations to you, Mr. President, and to all American citizens, on behalf of the Italian Republic and my own. Our countries are inextricably bound by an enduring and sincere friendship, rooted in a shared heritage of ideals, and enhanced by the contribution of a longstanding community of Italian origin in the United States, ...

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Yes, We Say It: Italian Cuisine Is The Best In The World

Last summer I went on a vacation to Capri. I was somehow dragged there. I have an aversion for hyper touristic places where restaurants are majorly targeted towards tourist’s palates. I was there with my boyfriend and his family. I remember asking waiters and the hospitality staff for recommendations for traditional Caprese cuisine — anything beyond the infamous, wrongly named ‘salad’. We were sit...

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Maggiano's Little Italy's Eat-a-Dish for Make-A-Wish Program Returns for 19th Year

Nearly 1,300 life-changing wishes have been granted by Make-A-Wish thanks to the generous donations of Maggiano's Little Italy guests and starting today, the two are proud to launch a 19th year of partnership through Eat-a-Dish for Make-A-Wish. To-date, the campaign has raised $9.6 million with a goal to surpass $10 million this year, and Guests can help us reach that goal in one of the following...

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Rome's Colosseum issues named tickets to combat touts

Rome's Colosseum has introduced new tickets with the name of each individual visitor in an effort to stamp out the widespread practice of touts reselling tickets to unsuspecting tourists at exorbitant prices. From now on every ticket for the 'Full Experience Underground and Arena' and the 'Luna sul Colosseo' night tours will contain the names of each visitor, under new rules brought in by the Colo...

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Sardinian filigree artists bring generations of skill to IFAM

Every summer for 18 years, often marginalized artisans from across the globe have converged on Santa Fe’s Museum Hill to show and sell their creations at the International Folk Art Market. Originally planned as a one-time event, the market now draws more than 16,000 visitors to Milner Plaza from Thursday to Sunday. They buy more than $3 million in folk art.

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The Women of Italian Opera

Good Italian operas have been putting passion, love, drama, betrayals, revenge and mystery on stage for 400 years. Often called the ultimate form of art, Italian opera has it all: a blend of music, singing, literature, acting, dance, costumes and much more. ALL filled with DRAMA. From mythological tales to Egyptian history and Parisian bohemians to 19th century Sicily, telling stories of political...

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A reflection of peace: Couple donates statues of St. Francis of Assisi to Holy Rosary Shrine in Lawr...

He may have been the original Earth Day advocate and serves as the patron saint for animals, the environment and ecology in the Catholic faith. St. Francis of Assisi adored all of God's creations. and now, due to the generosity and devotion of a loc... Read More

New York

Annual Italian Festival Set For Tasty Return In July in Jamestown, NY

The Italian Festival hosted by St. James Parish in Jamestown is returning in July. The festival has been canceled the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. St. James Parish, 27 Allen St., is bringing the popular event back Saturday, July 23, f... Read More

East

Norristown Italian-American groups share plans

Al DeGennaro, chapter president of Americans of Italian Heritage Council Inc., hosted a gathering of local Italian-American organizations on June 15 to they could share their plans for upcoming events. Representatives came from Christopher Columbus M... Read More

South East

Gato Will Transform Into Gigi’s Italian Kitchen This August

Candler park staple Gato, which has hosted and helped foster numerous pop-ups over its 10-year lifespan, will transform into Gigi’s Italian Kitchen full-time in August, owner Nicholas Stinson confirmed with Eater Atlanta. This is not a closure, but i... Read More

Great Lakes

The Safina family to revive Giovanni's dishes at new namesake restaurant

It’s been over four years since guests had their last taste of the Sicilian dishes from longtime Milwaukee restaurant, Giovanni’s. But all of that will change this fall when Safina, a new casual Italian concept comes to the historic building at 785 N... Read More

Midwest

Where You Can Take a Stunning Gondola Ride in Minnesota

When you think of gondolas you typically think of Italy, right? Well, you don't have to travel all the way to Italy to experience a gondola ride, although that would be really cool. You can take a beautiful gondola ride right here in Minnesota. I fee... Read More

South

Sardinian filigree artists bring generations of skill to IFAM

Every summer for 18 years, often marginalized artisans from across the globe have converged on Santa Fe’s Museum Hill to show and sell their creations at the International Folk Art Market. Originally planned as a one-time event, the market now draws... Read More

West

Zucchero: World Wild Tour 2022

Adelmo Fornaciari, better known to the world as Zucchero, a nickname given to him by one of his school teachers, is back on a world wide tour that will take him to three cities in the US South West: Los Angeles (September 30 at the Saban Theatre in B... Read More

California

Replacing Ciao Ciao Piadina, Ambrogio15 Enoteca To Open In San Diego's La Jolla

The team behind San Diego's Ambrogio15 restaurants has closed its Ciao Ciao Piadina concept in La Jolla and will rebrand the space to become Ambrogio15 Enoteca, a wine room and grocery scheduled to debut this fall.Milan-turned-San Diego residents Gia... Read More

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