An Anecdotal Compendium of Historical Italian Military Engagement
For those interested in learning about Italy's foreign relations in the past, a recent book Italy Invades written by Christopher Kelly and Stuart Laycock may be of interest. The book is a fast-paced and fun read, certainly not an academic history of gravitas, that illuminates little known engagements that the Italic people have had around the world...
Welcome Back to the ICCC, Dr. Ryan Calabretta-Sajder - From Wise Guys to Good Guys: Food as Aphrodisiac in Bob Grimaldi's Dinner Rush (2000)
Tuesday, January 12, 2016----6:15pm - Italian Cultural & Community Center, 1101 Milford"The picture is a mouth-watering display of talent, technique and patience. It seems astonishing that a young filmmaker knows exactly how photogenic the flamboyant shots of cooks making their skillets dance over flames bursting from the stoves are." (for comp...
Max Mara establishes young visionary award in Miami
A year has passed since Max Mara opened its store in the Miami Design District and presented its first Backyard Ball, the annual fund-raiser for the locally based National YoungArts Foundation. The brand felt such a profound connection that last week it signed on to sponsor three more galas and established theMax Mara Young Visionary Award. ...
Denver Art Museum to showcase masterworks of Venice
by Mark Harden The Denver Art Museum said Tuesday it will host an exhibition of Renaissance art masterpieces from Venice, Italy, opening in October. It's the latest in a string of blockbuster exhibitions for the museum, including its three-part show of impressionist works in 2013-14 and its recent displays of Cartier jewelry and the works of...
A journey through Italy’s lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites
by Chiara Assi Did you know that Italy counts a whooping 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites? That makes it the country with the most sites on the World Heritage List. And while some are very well known around the globe – think glitzy Amalfi Coast, the stunning archeological area of Pompeii, and the historical centers of cities such as Florence...
Italy in the White House: A Conversation on Historical Perspectives in Washington
March 2, 2016. Wednesday 9:00 AM - White House Historical Association - 748 Jackson Place NorthwestWashington, District of Columbia Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as nations, close connections between our two peoples influenced political philosophy, architecture, culture, and more. Over time, these...
Italy submits Neapolitan pizza for World Heritage consideration
The Italian government on Friday unveiled its proposal to have the art of pizza-making that originated in Naples added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage traditions. If selected, this would be the first time the UN's culture agency has picked something related to food-making, officials said in Rome. "The art of pizza-makers is a worldwide symbol o...
AP Italian: nel Tristate il Paradiso IACE
di Filomena Fuduli Sorrentino Si trova in Long Island, nella città di Oceanside, il liceo che ha portato più studenti a sostenere l'esame AP Italian nel maggio 2015; ben trentuno studenti, il numero più alto del Tristate Area! Nella sede del Consolato generale d'Italia a Park Avenue, Carlo Davoli, Direttore dell'Ufficio didattico consolare, e...
Society of Art Historians Welcomes Consuelo Lollobrigida April 5
The Society of Art Historians, in conjunction with the Honors College, Graduate School and International Education, Walton College of Business, World Languages Department, and the Art Department, invites students to attend a lecture given by art historian Consuelo Lollobrigida at 6 p.m. April 5 in Old Main's Giffels Auditorium. Lollobrigid...
Sip rare Italian wines at Independence Seaport Museum
Rare Italian wines will be at the Independence Seaport Museum for a tasting event April 27. The event is being hosted by Drink Philly and South Italy Imports. Attendees will have an opportunity to sample more than 40 hard-to-find wines made with different varieties of grapes from the various regions of Italy. Light appetizers will be avail...
Most Precious Blood Church Heritage Profile: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
By Frank Tamburello Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a name associated with devotion to the Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus of Nazareth. Her veneration under this title is very widespread among the Italians of Southern Italy and Sicily. Devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel was brought by Italian immigrants to the United States. Many churc...
Mary Ann Pessolano Mattone, NOIAW Board Member, Honored by OSIA
We are proud to announce that NOIAW Board member and Secretary, Mary Ann Pessolano Mattone, will be honored at the Sons of Italy Foundation's 28th Annual National Education and Leadership Awards on May 26, 2016 in Washington, D.C. A philanthropist and community leader, Mrs. Mattone will receive a National Education and Leadership Award, as will he...