NYC seamstress, 95, reunited with long-lost Garment District statue of herself from decades ago
A 95-year-old former master seamstress was reunited Wednesday with a long-lost statue of herself that stood for nearly four decades in the lobby of the Garment District suit company where she once worked. The life-sized plaster likeness of Maria Pulsone - which will soon go on display at the Italian American Museum - was found by her granddaughter,...
AI could bring 50 bln euro benefit to Italian companies, Accenture study shows
Italian companies could increase the added value they create by about 50 billion euros ($54.30 billion) by 2030 with the generalised use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to a study by Accenture. The research was presented at an annual meeting in Rome of the Leonardo Committee, a business group promoting "Made in Italy". Anothe...
The Prism: an artistic and research project by Stefano Simontacchi, curated by Marco Senaldi, lands in New York
For the first time, the emotional portals of The Prism cross the ocean and engage with an entirely new context, offering a fresh approach to the spiritual dimension of art to the audience in New York. "New York is the city that embraces the most innovative and interesting ideas and artistic proposals," comments Sergio Lella, CEO of The Prism. "Tha...
Italian Market Festival 2024: Details on the very silly, very Philly celebration
Every year, the S. 9th Street Italian Market Festival brings unique traditions out for the public to enjoy, and 2024 will be no different with the date set for this Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. Taking place throughout the iconic and historic Philadelphia landmark (aka the Italian Market itself), locals and visitors will be able to walk thro...
Italy-U.S. Cooperation on Earth Sciences and Cultural Heritage at the Italian Embassy in Washington
The study of the Earth system, the impact of climate change, and the development of environmental technologies were the focus of today’s meeting hosted by the Embassy of Italy in Washington of the Italy-United States working group on Earth Sciences and Cultural Heritage. The group, established in 2013 under the Agreement between the United States a...
Bombo Italian Kitchen Arrives at the Seattle Convention Center
Bombo Italian Kitchen from restaurateur and chef Ethan Stowell has opened at the Seattle Convention Center in Washington. Designed by Graham Baba Architects, the 4,200-square-foot restaurant features large bi-fold Douglas fir doors that open up to the center’s 9th Street plaza for an indoor-outdoor experience. Entering the restaurant from the plaza...
The ‘breathtaking’ lesser-visited European alternative to expensive and crowded Santorini
Santorini is one of Europe’s top destinations but the Greek island becomes very crowded during peak season. The volcanic island is also one of the continent’s most expensive holiday destinations with tourists paying high prices for hotels and restaurants. If you’re looking for a similar vibe for a bargain price, there’s a beautiful destination in I...
This 98-year-old Scottsdale resident is a living witness to WWII history
For the most part, Margherita Bertola Fray fondly remembers her childhood growing up in the northern Italian industrial city of Turin, or Torino en Italiano. “Oh, it’s gorgeous! Torino is the most elegant city in Italy. At that time, I experienced the best time of [my] life,” said Bertola Fray while looking at pictures of her old home town in a pho...
‘Why does Venice have canals instead of roads?’: Questions from travelling with my 5-year-old
Five-year-olds are an unpredictable bunch. We were hurtling across Venice lagoon in a water taxi when suddenly the engine cut out with a loud bang. While I was scanning all directions trying to decide which offered the best chance of not drowning, my particular five-year-old was giggling and loving every second. The engine re-started, we shot off a...
Minnie Olivia to Bring Italian Cuisine to Johns Creek
An Alpharetta pizzeria is expanding with a second location. Minnie Olivia will be joining the restaurant lineup at Medley, an upcoming 43-acre mixed-use destination coming to Johns Creek. The menu features handcrafted pizzas, sandwiches, pasta and more. The restaurant is “driven by local seasonal ingredients and products, where Southern Italy and T...
2 Italian Airports Will Scan Travelers' Faces Instead of Requiring a Passport
While you can’t ditch your passport just yet, advances in facial recognition technology are slowly but surely making physical identity documents obsolete. Case in point: Two Italian airports, Milan Linate and Catania airports, are currently trialing FaceBoarding, a facial recognition system that allows travelers to go through security checkpoints w...
‘The Sopranos’ Documentary to Premiere at Tribeca 2024: Check Out Full Talks Lineup
The Tribeca Festival is celebrating the monumental anniversaries of two Italian-American classics: series “The Sopranos” and Martin Scorsese‘s “Mean Streets.” The 2024 Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, takes place June 5 through 16 and unveiled its lineup of talks with iconic artists, critically-acclaimed directors, and multi-hyphenate entertaine...