Italian snack maker sets up shop in north High Point
by Pat Kimbrough N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker recently joined city officials to celebrate the opening of an Italian snack food maker in north High Point. LC America began operations in January at 8221 Tyner Road in a 68,000-square-foot plant previously occupied by Streuli Sales, a wooden door manufacturer. A ribbon-cutting c...
N.C. among states Beretta considering for gun plant
After landing a Sturm Ruger & Co. plant in Rockingham County, North Carolina is under consideration for a Beretta gun plant. The world's oldest active gun manufacturer is considering Georgia, North Carolina and five other states for a gun plant that could eventually employ about 400 people. Read more Source: http://www.b...
Georgia Museum of Art organizes Piero Lerda’s first U.S. exhibition
The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will host the exhibition "Chaos & Metamorphosis: The Art of Piero Lerda" Feb. 14 to May 10, 2015. Lerda's art draws on his personal experiences growing up in Italy during World War II and his interest in the eternal battle between chaos and order. Born in the Piedmont region of Ita...
Twelfth Annual Irish Italian International Festival Returns to North Myrtle Beach, September 26
By Nicole BooneOne of the largest celebrations in the Grand Strand, the Irish Italian International Festival returns to the City of North Myrtle Beach Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street. This 12th annual celebration of Irish and Italian culture on the Carolina coast draws approximately 15,000 attendees each year, shut...
The Art of Magnificence: FLORENCE AND THE RENAISSANCE
FRIENDS OF THE UFFIZI GALLERY proudly presents: The Art of Magnificence. FLORENCE AND THE RENAISSANCE - Featuring Renowned Art Historian and Lecturer ROCKY RUGGIERO. January 7, 2017 Beginning at 12:30 PM, $60.00 Per Person. Arturo's Ristorante Italiano - 6750 North Federal Highway - Boca Raton, Florida 3...
Spoleto Festival announces 2015 lineup
Spoleto Festival USA once again will celebrate opera with innovative, risk-taking productions as part of its 2015 lineup, which also includes a new production of "Romeo and Juliet" by Shakespeare's Globe theater company at the Dock Street Theatre. The 2015 festival schedule, which was announced today, offers performances by the Scottish Ba...
Italian digital ink manufacturer opens Soddy-Daisy (Tennessee) factory
A worldwide digital ink manufacturer opens a new production facility in Soddy-Daisy today.The 15,000-square-foot site in Soddy-Daisy's industrial park is Kiian Group's first factory in North America. The company is based in Italy and manufactures ink at facilities throughout the world.The Soddy-Daisy location eventually will employ about 20 people,...
Memphis Italian Festival
Memphis Italian Festival will be held Thursday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, at Marquette Park, at the corner of Mount Moriah Road and Park Avenue. The 25th annual event will celebrate all things Italian with food, music, sports competitions and more. Visit memphisitalianfestival.com for tickets and schedule. Source: ...
38th Annual Friends of Carver Fundraiser
We cordially invite you to the 38th Annual Friends of Carver Fundraiser Cocktail and Silent Auction! HistoryFriends of Carver was established 38 years ago by two parents, Arva Moore Parks and Gail Payne, who are to this day, pillars in our community. The goal of this annual event is to raise funds for educational initiatives and enrichment...
Architects of Auburn: Italian-American group CIAO to honor Bisgroves, Bartolotta at Columbus Day dinner
When a local Italian-American group was looking for individuals worthy of recognition for their contributions to the Auburn community, there wasn't much discussion involved. The Cultural Italian American Organization, of Auburn, will honor this Columbus Day three individuals whose actions have benefited the local area: Matteo Bartolotta an...
Qui precaria, in America docente universitaria: storia di Manuela, storia d’Irpinia
L'Irpinia, ma potremmo dire l'Italia, è madre ingrata: spesso cresce i suoi figli, li illude e poi li costringe a partire per veder sbocciare il proprio talento altrove. Non molto tempo fa intervistammo Francesco Addesa, a Lanciano magazziniere e a Londra docente universitario, oggi tocca a Manuela Picariello, 33 anni, dottoranda d...
Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival to host Spaghetti Western event
Nuovo Italiano Cinema Film Festival will host C’era Una Volta Il West (Once Upon a Time in the West) a fundraising event Thursday, April 9 at Cannon Green, 103 Spring Street from 7–10 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear western-themed apparel to compete in a “Best Costume” competition. The event will also feature a silent auction, adult bev...