Giuseppe Palanti and Milan's Expo 1906
When the Italian Ministry of Agriculture sent Giuseppe Palanti (Milan, 1881-1946) to Paris, he was still a student at Brera's Academy, enrolled in the Scuola degli Artefici – more focused on practical craftsmanship and applied arts than on theoretical studies. It was 1900, and 19-year-old Palanti was asked to attend the Expo in Paris. He did so wit...
Emigranti 2.0: Addio per sempre?
di Riccardo Giumelli "Conoscere, scoprire, relazionarsi con un mondo che gli è stato servito global fin da giovanissimi." Queste, tra le tante, sono le parole di Enzo Riboni, che descrivono i cosiddetti "cervelli in fuga", espressione criticabile come ho già scritto. Enzo Riboni è giornalista del Corriere della Sera, dove tiene una rubrica...
Family-owned Wine Press teaches art of wine making
By George Roelofsen North Haven's Wine Press is an Italian-American, family-owned business that teaches people how to turn grapes into wine. The owner, Ray Iannucci, was born in New Haven after his parents immigrated from Italy. He started making wine in 1994 and opened the Wine Press in 2008. "When I was a kid I helped...
Little Italy Incorporation Petition to be Heard
The hearing before the Pulaski County Judge on the Little Italy petition for incorporation will be held on Monday, July 13 at 2 PM in the Quorum Court room located in the Pulaski County Administration building on 201 S. Broadway in Little Rock. All are welcome to attend. Details about the hearing TBA.
The Design And Culinary Treasures That Remind Us Why We Love Italy So Much
The Italian landscape has always been a great attraction. The nature, the masterpieces of art, the enchanting cities. The quality of life is special. To let oneself go is only natural. And the Italians? Stereotypes depict them as outgoing and gallant. Lovers of the "Made in Italy" brand admire their creativity and know-how. We have decided...
The Italian Cultural & Community Center of Houston Recognizes Hughes Watters Askanase Partner Dominique M. Varner with Italian Flame Award
Dominique M. Varner, a partner with Hughes Watters Askanase L.L.P. (www.hwa.com), received the Italian Flame Award at the 2015 Italian Cultural & Community Center Gala and Casino Night in Houston on Saturday, June 13.. Varner jointly manages HWA's Default Servicing Practice Area with fellow HWA partner Carolyn A. Taylor. Established in...
Chamber Music Campania and Amore by Andrea present "Savory Sounds"
Join us for an evening of delectable Italian antipasto paired side-by-side with exquisite music! Your ticket includes: appetizers by acclaimed Italian chef Andrea Bozzolo and music performed by the Fiati Five wind quintet and soprano Katie Dukes. The program features music by Italian and American composers, including Verdi, Rossini, Nathan, an...
Connecticut Virtuosi, Lyric Opera bring back stories from Italy
by Jeff Gebeau Faculty and students of the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, whose headquarters are at Trinity-on-Main, and the New London-based Connecticut Lyric Opera returned this week from the inaugural Greve Opera Festival in Italy. The three-week festival was a joint endeavor of the orchestra, the opera and Greve-In-Chianti, the Itali...
Two-dollar book sale! Italian books (in Italian or in translation) and books about many aspects of Italy
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - Thursday, August 06, 2015 Time: 6:30 PM. Location: IIC (814 Montgomery Street, San Francisco). During two of our upcoming evening events - the talk about war ambulances and the Debora Petrina concert - we will sell some of our surplus books. This is an excellent chance for fellow Italophiles to browse Italian boo...
Oregon's Bosco ministries inspired by saint
by Ed Langlois August 16 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of St. John Bosco, the charismatic Italian priest, juggler, musician and educator known for his joyful work among youths. Two ministries in the Archdiocese of Portland are named after him. Bosco House of Eugene welcomes young mothers, helping them get their lives t...
5 Italian Lakes More Affordable & Less Touristed Than Como
Many people have heard of Lake Como, which is famously the retreat of celebrities and royalty (and their yachts). It is beautiful but also expensive and very crowded. Throngs of travelers spend their money in pricey stores and restaurants, hoping to spot Clooney or Madonna or Stallone or Beckham or whoever is their particular celebrity obsession....
Italy’s spectacular grottos poised to attract more visitors
by Francesco Prisco It's not often mentioned, but there is some movement down there. Despite the number of visitors having fallen for the past two years, Italian cave tourism is enjoying good health and, according to estimates by professionals, 2015's performance should show a 5% growth. The Bel Paese is rich with attractions in this...