Federico Fellini 100 is back!
BAMPFA returns to the centennial tribute to Federico Fellini that was underway at the time of the COVID-19 closure in March 2020. Federico Fellini (1920–1993) was a masterful artist of memory, dreams, fantasy, and desire. A central figure in the international art cinema movement that took off in the mid-1950s, he earned some of film’s highest honor...
Historic Building Celebrates 100 Years from Italian Immigrants to Italian Americans
One-hundred years ago, a church was built to accommodate a growing Roman Catholic congregation. Albany architect Andrew Delehanty designed the building, Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church in Colonie; and Italian immigrants were among those who helped build the church and then later attended worship services there. Since 2009, it has been the h...
Duke’s Banchero makes NBA leap after 1 year with Blue Devils
Duke’s Paolo Banchero is leaping to the NBA after one season as a candidate to be the No. 1 overall draft pick. The 6-foot-10, 250-pound freshman announced his decision in a social media video Wednesday, with the school saying he planned to hire an agent. “It has always been a dream of mine to play at Duke, and it has always been a dream of mine to...
Biologist Ursula Bellugi, who helped establish authenticity of American Sign Language, dies at 91
Ursula Bellugi, the Salk Institute neurobiologist who helped erase the stigma attached to American Sign Language by proving that it is a rich, authentic and nuanced way to communicate, died Sunday in La Jolla. She was 91. The institute said Bellugi died peacefully, leaving a legacy that also includes the important discoveries she made about William...
Anchorage Opera returns after a two-year hiatus with ‘Tosca’
This week on State of Art we’re learning about Anchorage Opera returning to the stage after a two-year hiatus. After postponing twice, their production of Puccini’s “Tosca” is happening this weekend. The opera is considered one of Puccini’s masterpieces and has all the passion, intrigue and death you’d want from a dramatic performance. We’re joine...
New Italian restaurant coming to Salt Lake City this Summer
If you’re looking to add another restaurant to visit to your never-ending list of food spots, a new Italian restaurant coming to downtown Salt Lake City has just been announced. Italian Graffiti will be bringing a “new, higher-end dining experience” to the Gateway. It is the first full-scale restaurant by Nice Hospitality, the team behind HallPass...
Italy's Most Wanted Wines
Italian winemakers must feel like they are on the crest of a wave right now – or at least some of them – but it's no time to rest on their laurels. The wines of Italy have probably never been as popular globally as they have been over the past five years. Wine lovers, collectors and critics have showered plaudits, love and money upon the wines that...
NIASHF to host fight night
Lightweight champion Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini will be the guest of honor at the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame’s Night at the Fights on May 5 at the Des Plaines Theatre. Olympic medalist Antonio Tarver, Junior Welterweight champ Paul “Paulie” Malignaggi and WBC Lightweight champ David Diaz will also attend, and entertainment will be p...
Comacchio Valleys, a journey between history and nature
In Emilia-Romagna, between the territories of Ravenna and Ferrara, the Comacchio Valleys represent a vast protected wetland area – the largest in Italy – which extends from the Po delta to the Romagna Riviera. The four valleys – Lido di Magnavacca, Fossa di Porto, Valle Campo and Fattibello – from Comacchio to the Reno river, and their formation da...
Enjoy Puro Gusto (Pure Taste) While Visiting Beautiful Spring Views in Washington
Puro Gusto, 1345 F. Street, NW, Washington, DC, is a perfect spot to take a break and refresh while visiting the nation’s capital and sightseeing and checking out the incredible scenic Cherry Blossoms this spring. This authentic Italian all-day café has opened its patio and is ready for visitors and Washingtonians to fuel up for their day with bre...
Marco Regina: head animator of an Oscar-winning short movie
There is an Italian talent behind the victory of the animated short The Windshield Wiper, which won an Oscar in its category on March 27th. Marco Regina has been the head of animation for the film directed by Alberto Mielgo and produced by Leo Sanchez, which won a statuette at the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater. Originally from Matera, Re...
S.F. Italian Club awards banquet will have a state-championship feel to it
Players and coaches from three state-championship teams are among more than three dozen people who will be honored May 16 at the sixth annual San Francisco High School Awards, presented by the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. The football teams from Balboa and Sacred Heart Cathedral and the Stuart Hall boys basketball team will be feted in a ba...