"Inside the minds of Leonardo da Vinci, Newton, Einstein" Seminar
What happens when the objective (scientific) part of the mind intersects with the subjective (artistic) part? Bulent Atalay explores this fascinating question by probing the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein. Each was a towering scientific figure, but Leonardo was a scientist doing art, and an artist doing scie...
Coming Up: Annapolis Sons of Italy hosting Festa Italiana
The Annapolis Sons of Italy Lodge will host their annual Festa Italiana from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Knights of Columbus, 2590 Solomons Island Road (Route 2 south) in Edgewater. The festival will feature all sorts of Italian food and beverages available for purchase along with live music, dancers, how to ma...
Outta Here to Italy
So, let's guess. Tired of politics? Need to get away for a while?Do we have an event for you! A chance to spend real quality time in Italy. The American Initiative for Italian Culture acts as a two-way bridge between Italy and the USA seeking to promote art and culture in both countries. On Thursday, May 26, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at the...
Visiting South Philly’s Brigantessa
By Giovanni di Napoli It was a long time in coming, but I finally made it to Brigantessa, Forneria Meridionale. Named in honor of Michelina De Cesare, a pro-Bourbon freedom fighter who fought and died against the Piedmontese invaders, the restaurant is one of South Philly's hip dining spots which specializes in southern Italian fare. Located at 1...
9th Annual San Vito Peterstown Cultural Festival Set for Thursday July 21 to Sunday July 24
The colorful street decorations announcing the 9th Annual Festa di San Vito Peterstown Cultural Festival Thursday, July 21, to Sunday, July 24, will soon appear along High Street and Fourth Avenue. Among the amusements will be food, music, kiddie rides, and games. "We are a small, controlled, cultural festival, geared toward families with...
Dinner and Music Fundraiser – N.J.
Support the Nottingham High School Italian Club's first ever fundraiser, "An Italian Dinner & Music Night," on Friday, June 14, from 6 -10 p.m. The evening will include music and food displays, and performances by students and professional entertainers such as the traditional Italian folk dancing ensemble Coro d'Italia, comedian Floyd Vivino (U...
Gianpiero D'Alia, Italian Minister for Public Administration, to visit Penn
Gianpiero D'Alia, Italian Minister for Public Administration, will visit Penn Wednesday December 11. D'Alia will present and discuss "La sfida del Governo italiano tra riforme e crescita economica" [The Italian Government's Challenge between Reforms and Economic Growth] with Italian Consul General Andrea Canepari, professors Cristina Bicchieri (Cha...
Peduto steps into office with the promise of a new age
On the night of Nov. 5, fresh off a landslide victory in the Pittsburgh mayor's race, Bill Peduto wound his way through a packed Homewood auditorium, his presence announced loudly by a high school drum line. On stage, to the roar of an enthusiastic audience, he evoked the Italian immigrant roots of his family. "It's good to be home," he s...
Presentation: Discovery Liguria by Carlo Ellena
An untouched corner of Italy, Liguria known as The Italian Riviera is the right place for experiencing the authentic Italian living. Liguria is a narrow land squeezed between the mountains and the sea with mild climate, breathtaking views, spectacular cliffs, small fishing villages with tall and slender houses in vivacious colors, secluded bays and...
Food, fun and more at St. Anthony Parish Festival this weekend
By Melissa Bilecky Mouth-watering dishes and treats will be among the main attractions at the St. Anthony Parish Festival in Downtown Jersey City this weekend. Spanish, Polish and Filipino and Italian foods will be among the choices festival-goers will be able to dig into at the three-day event. If the grub alone isn't tempt...
A Look at the 2015 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Verona, New Jersey
Thank you Joe Santoro for sharing your wonderful photos of the 70th Anniversary of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Celebrated Thursday, July 16th in Verona, New Jersey, it's great to see this wonderful tradition endure. Viva Maria! Read more Source: Magna Greece
Italian artist's works on display at Bristol Public Library gallery
by Lurah Lowery Bristol Public Library's Virgie R. Fleenor Art Gallery will feature artist Gino Di Dio, of Damascus, Virginia through September and October. Di Dio specializes in oils on canvas, stone, terra cotta, slate, and murals. He captures the beauty of people in his oil portraits, cultures in the murals, and brings landscapes t...