Drought, how agriculture in Italy is changing: goodbye rice in the North, come vines, olives and soybeans
Drought is changing Italian agriculture. Goodbye rice in the North, but vines, olive trees and soybeans are coming. Climate change is alarming, which is why vines, olive cultivation and oil production are increasingly moving north, to areas unthinkable a few years ago, such as in Piedmont. The same fate befalls vines, which, because of high tempera...
Healthy Eating with Fiorella DiCarlo, RD, CDN
Join us (Columbus Citizens Foundation | 8 East 69th Street, New York, NY) on Tuesday, April 18 at 6pm, for Living in Italian: Healthy Eating Italian Style! As a Dietitian, and lover of all things Italian-Fiorella explores the principles of healthy Italian eating and lifestyle. In this lively talk, Fiorella draws from her childhood and expertise to...
Patricia Montemurri Induction Into Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame
“The Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Sunday, April 23rd at 5 p.m., honoring six distinguished inductees. The first inductee is Patricia Montemurri; she shined a spotlight for the Detroit Free Press. Here is her biography, written by MSU School of Journalism Professor Joe Grimm: As a Detroit-area journalist, including nearly 3...
Sapienza University of Rome Named World’s Best in Classical Studies
When in Rome … it’s best to study the humanities. La Sapienza University in the Italian capital has been confirmed as the best in the world in the area of Classical Studies and Ancient History for the third consecutive year in the annual QS rankings. The college founded in 1303 scored 98.7 and is first in Italy in two subject areas, “Arts and Human...
Save the dates - Italian Film Festival USA of Cleveland
Save the dates: April 4 - 12. We are pleased to announce Italian Film Festival USA - Cleveland 2023's return to its traditional, in-person format this April! FREE AND OPEN TO ALL. Our line-up of contemporary Italian films includes dramas, comedies and documentaries. We hope you will be able to join us and enjoy our program! All films will be shown...
Grand Opening of Littlest Little Italy
March 12th was the Grand Opening of the Littlest Little Italy. Come by Wed thru Sunday to enjoy Bibo’s Pizza, Chicago Italian style sandwiches, artisan beer and wines, an Italian deli, Salumi samplers, extensive wine retail shop, Gelato and so much more. This 5,000 square foot historic building has Bibo's Little Italy Pizza, and Birre by Pour Dec...
Italy opens cultural institute in Coral Gables
Italy has launched its latest Italian Cultural Institute in Coral Gables. The new cultural institute at 209 Altara Ave., one of six in the US, is set to showcase the best of Italy in culture, design, style and manufacturing, said Maeci Mariangela Zappia, ambassador of Italy to the US. “We want to offer and showcase here the Italian way, which is a...
Prosecco, Anyone? How to Visit Italy’s Famed Sparkling Wine Region
The prosecco region in northeastern Italy, in the Veneto (about 40 miles north of Venice), was finally recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2019. The area’s 50,000 acres of neatly terraced vineyards, rolling green hills, and scenic medieval towns fan out from the city of Treviso. UNESCO praised “the protection of the rural landscape, the m...
Screening of "Tell it like a woman" presented by producer Chiara Tilesi
On March 21, at 6 p.m., at the historic Avalon Theatre in the U.S. capital, the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington organized a screening of producer Chiara Tilesi's film "Tell It Like a Woman," as part of the initiatives dedicated to Women's History Month."An Italian film in Washington that tells with such passion and...
Exploring the Rich History and Culture of Bergamo, Italy
Nestled in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy lies a city that is often overlooked by tourists in favor of the more popular destinations of Milan and Venice. But for those who take the time to explore its winding streets, towering churches, and ancient walls, Bergamo reveals itself to be a hidden gem of Italian culture and history. Founded over...
Is Ohio's Johnny Marzetti Casserole Named After A Real Person?
Classic American cuisine comes in many forms depending on which region of this vast country we are referring to. While both of the coasts and the South are renowned for the distinct recipes and flavors developed over generations, an often overlooked region with its own unique historic dishes is the Midwest. Triangulated between North Dakota, Kansas...
The Best Wedding Venues in Italy, Whether You're Inviting 80 Guests or 250
Rolling Umbrian hills doused in golden light, Romanesque villas winking at Rivas across glassy lakes, and sun-baked Sicilian beach houses inhaling the salty Tyrrhenian air. It’s easy to see why Italy is a popular choice for destination weddings. Not only does this enviably good-looking country offer up a vast array of landscapes, from the snow-capp...