We The Italians

Amarillo Opera brings a western twist to a timeless tragedy with Verdi's 'Rigoletto'

The Amarillo Opera is putting a western twist on a classic tale including love, fate, revenge and the abuse of power in Verdi's "Rigoletto," set to be performed in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts for one night only, on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. In the operatic story's traditional language of Italian, local and traveling musicians will bring to life "Rigoletto" by Giuseppe Verdi,...

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Cultural tourism: 70% of visitors concentrate on 1% of Italy's territory

In 2019, the problem was much the same. Seventy percent of the 115.2 million foreign cultural vacation presences in Italian art cities in 2019 are concentrated in nine cities: Rome 28.3 percent, Venice 15.8 percent, Florence 10.7 percent, Milan 6.1 percent, Naples 4.5 percent, Palermo 1.7 percent, Verona 1.3 percent, Catania 1.3 percent and Pisa 1.2 percent. Five major markets account for 55 perce...

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WWII combat veteran from Bayfield celebrates his 100th birthday

One hundred years ago, Prohibition was repealed – construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge – the first drive-in movie theater in the United States opened – and WWII veteran Herman Todeschi of Bayfield was born in the four-cabin hamlet of Cold Creek. The nearly lifelong resident of Durango and Silverton will celebrate the century mark Sunday with 100 friends and family at an Italian-inspired “p...

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Campobasso: Exploring the Hidden Treasures of Italy

Italy is a country that never fails to impress. From the magnificent art and architecture of Rome to the beautiful canals of Venice, there are plenty of places to explore in this stunning country. However, if you’re looking for something different, something off the beaten path, you should definitely consider a visit to Campobasso. Nestled in the Molise region of southern Italy, this charming city...

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Andrea Bocelli's goosebump-inducing Amazing Grace performance in New York’s Times Squ...

Andrea Bocelli has had a very busy festive season promoting his A Family Christmas album with his children Matteo and Virginia Bocelli. They even starred in an accompanying TV movie together, which they're following up this Easter with The Journey. The Italian maestro has been promoting the new music special which will play exclusively in US movie theatres on April 2, 3, 4 and 6. And most recently...

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8 Types of Italian Coffees, Explained

Ordering coffee in Italy isn’t as simple as queueing up at your local Starbucks. First, Italians are unfamiliar with the concept of a queue. And second, it is always cheaper (and the Italian way) to order your coffee at the bar and drink it standing up. There likely isn’t a menu of the coffee drinks available anywhere to be found and though Starbucks sounds very Italian (venti actually means the n...

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We Must Expand Italian American Education in Schools

Dear Friends, I was fortunate to meet with Governor Kathy Hochul Monday and discuss issues that concern our community. I briefed her on our agenda of top legislative initiatives for 2023 in Albany. I advised the Governor of our strong support for her plan to create more charter schools. We propose developing the first-ever Italian Language Academy Charter School in East Harlem. The Italian charter...

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Next Time You're In Rome, Visit The Ancient Temple Of Vesta Where Sacred Eternal Flam...

The Eternal City ended up not being so eternal, and the eternal flame of Rome did go out. One of the best places to learn about the religion of Rome is the Temple of Vestal. At the time, it was one of the most sacred and spiritual places on earth. It is one of the key places to learn what life in ancient Rome was like. To the Ancient Romans, the Vestal Virgins and the flame were important to their...

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The Italian Chicks Comedy Show in New Jersey

Saturday April 22, Kathedral Event Center, 499 S. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton, N.J. Get ready for The Italian Chicks Comedy Show. Comedians include Maryann “Boom Boom” Maisano, a singer, songwriter, musician, comedian, writer, and actor. She was the winner of the New York City Song-writers Festival. Her original song “City of Light,” was recorded by the late Danny Aiello and was nominated for a Gra...

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48 Hours in Varese

With an enchanting old town, unmatched natural beauty and plenty to explore, Varese and its surroundings are one of Lombardy’s best-kept secrets. Only one hour’s drive from Milan and a stone’s throw from Malpensa airport, this lovely town at the foot of the Alps sits quietly in the embrace of beautiful lakes, verdant valleys and monumental parks – a location that has earned it the nickname of “Gar...

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New England

Boston's Danilo Gallinari on growing up in Italy

While the strength of Italian and European basketball continues to make leaps and bounds compared to the global competition, when he was growing up in the Italian town of Graffignana in the 1980s and 90s, veteran Boston Celtics forward Danilo Gallina... Read More

New York

The Italian Jew Who Wrote Some of Mozart’s Most Famous Operas

The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Così fan tutte are some of the greatest works in the Western musical tradition, and did much to build the reputation of their composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. But the man who wrote their libretti, Lorenzo D... Read More

East

Cosentino named assistant city manager of Coatesville

The City of Coatesville is announcing the hiring of a new Assistant City Manager. Roberta Cosentino has been named to the executive management position by City Manager James Logan, and Coatesville City Council voted its approval on February 13, 2023.... Read More

South East

Atalanta & De Medici Announce New Exclusive Partnership With Iconic Cipriani Food

Atalanta Corporation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Cipriani Food as its exclusive importer for the United States. De Medici, a division of Atalanta, will oversee the implementation and distribution of Cipriani Food, a division of the... Read More

Great Lakes

The Historic Restaurant In Cleveland Where You Can Still Experience Old Little Italy

Cleveland’s Little Italy has seen a surge in demand in recent years. While it has always been a popular borough in The Land, the city’s rise in foodie culture has placed Little Italy atop a pedestal. Rightfully so, as its culinary style has garnered... Read More

Midwest

Groundbreaking Ceremonies Held For Bocce Complex

Special Olympians were joined by coaches, City officials, contractors and business officials this afternoon (March 17) for the official groundbreaking ceremonies for the Special Olympics Bocce Complex. The facility will be located off Mount Rushmore... Read More

South

Amarillo Opera brings a western twist to a timeless tragedy with Verdi's 'Rigoletto'

The Amarillo Opera is putting a western twist on a classic tale including love, fate, revenge and the abuse of power in Verdi's "Rigoletto," set to be performed in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts for one night only, on Saturday, April 1... Read More

West

Recital di Primavera - 2023 Spring Concert

Friday, April 21 · 6:30 - 8pm PDT. Broadway Performance Hall 1625 Broadway Seattle, WA. Milan's Mauro Bonfanti will join us to sing for one night only, accompanied by pianist Lorenzo Marasso, to perform an operatic Spring Recital. Mauro is a renowned... Read More

California

Stefono's Sapori D' Italia brings sandwiches, hot dogs, pizzas, and more straight from Chicago to Ni...

Hungry for Chicago-style food? Head to Nipomo. Yellow flags on Tefft Street let passersby know that authentic Vienna beef sausages are nearby. They lead to Stefono’s Sapori D’ Italia—home of the only real-deal Chicago dog in San Luis Obispo County, a... Read More

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