1st Annual Sam Vitale and Aaron Caruso. Neapolitan Song Vocal Competition
Sam Vitale and Aaron Caruso met while attending the University of Michigan School of Music. They became lifelong friends and went on to form the acclaimed singing group The Sicilian Tenors, along with another friend, Elio Scaccio. Sam and Aaron have always had a passion for their alma mater as well as for mentoring young talent and a desire to “giv...
Easter Traditions In Italy: Family, Festivals, And Foods
If you’re traveling in Italy this week, you’ll have a front-row seat to many of the religious and cultural traditions associated with the Easter holiday. But another bonus of spending Easter in Italy is that it offers a unique opportunity to savor some of the specialty foods associated with the holiday. From north to south, you’ll run into a bevy...
The USA, number one market for Italian wine, but complicated, in the spotlight at Vinitaly
Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of the Unione Italiana Vini - UIV (Italian wines union) and head of one of the leading Italian wine groups, the FRESCOBALDI GROUP gave his snapshot of US wine market, on stage at “Vinitaly 2023”, stating, “The US is the leading market for Italian wine (exports totaled 1.8 billion euros in 2022, ed.), but it is a much...
IAP 273: Personalize your pastiera with special guest Stefano Arturi
As we are about to embark on the solemn celebration of the Easter Triduum, for many Italian Americans, Holy Thursday means a day spent in the kitchen lovingly recreating recipes handed down from generation to generation. This week’s guest, Stefano Arturi, knows a thing or two about recreating recipes. The author of the Italian Home Cooking Blog, St...
Paolo Banchero states that he might end up playing for USA
In theory, Paolo Banchero would be the future flagbearer of the Italian national team, but the expected-to-be NBA rookie of the year may have other plans after all. Talking to the “Knuckleheads” podcast of former players Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles, Banchero opened the door for the possibility to play in the USA national team. When asked if...
City Lyric Opera Presents Verdi's LA TRAVIATA in May
Celebrating its first opera staged at a proscenium theater in its seven-year history, City Lyric Opera (CLO) presents one of the world's most beloved operas, Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata (The Fallen Woman), which has captivated audiences for more than 150 years with its beautiful melodies, dazzling party scenes, and heart-wrenching tragedy. A woman...
The Profound Influence of the Etruscans on Rome
The Etruscans are perhaps best known for being a mystery. Many people have heard of them but usually only as the neighbors of the Romans. Most people know very little about what they were actually like, or the impact they had on other nations. The surprising truth is that this “mysterious” nation actually had a profound and lasting impact on the re...
Rosemarino D'Italia to Reopen in Del Ray
Italian food lovers take note: There are signs afoot —literally — that Rosemarino D'Italia will reopen its doors soon in Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood. Rosemarino D'Italia's large sign out front notes: "We're Back! And you're invited. We believe in love at first bite!" The restaurant closed July 28, 2021 at its Alexandria location, at 1905 Moun...
What to do in Parma like a local: 7 travel tips
Parma is a charming city, full of life. The second biggest city of Emilia Romagna has a lively and cheerful spirit. Art and music have always played a key role in Parma, so that the city earned the title of "city of music" due to its musical history (Giuseppe Verdi was born in Busseto, a stone's throw from Parma). Parma was also the capital of a du...
Dion DiMucci parents: Meet Pasquale DiMucci, Frances DiMucci
Dion DiMucci, best known by his stage name Dion, is an Italian-American singer-songwriter. One of the best rock singers of the time before the British Invasion, he is renowned for fusing straight blues, rock, doo-wop, and R&B into his music. DiMucci, who was born in an Italian-American household to a vaudeville performer in New York, grew up travel...
Amalfi Coast vs Cinque Terre: The Coastal Paradise You Should Visit First!
Exploring coastal Italian villages is a must-do for a first-time traveler to Italy. Your destination of choice will often come down to either Cinque Terre in the north or the Amalfi Coast in the south. Both are amazing places to visit in the summer months and have some similar characteristics. Especially the colorful houses built into steep waterf...
Nonna Rosa Shares Delicious Italian Recipes for Bluffton SC Diners
Nonna Rosa, an Italian restaurant in the center of Okatie, South Carolina, has made it easier to enjoy delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. The Italian food at the Okatie restaurant is said to be so delicious that it can win over even the pickiest eaters. Their Delicious Italian Recipes Bluffton SC have been passed down through the generations, an...