NIAF Full-Tuition Scholarship At Accadedemia Teatro Alla Scala In Milan
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) leadership is proud to announce for the second year a scholarship in partnership with Accademia Teatro alla Scala, one of the most renowned institutions for training professionals in the performing arts, and Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business (MIP), an internationally recognized managem...
Fabio's: Bringing 'grandma's' Italian cooking to Syracuse (and the suburbs)
Fabio Santalucia learned to cook from both of his grandmothers in the Italian region of Abruzzo. He later served food "inspired by grandmother's teachings" for 14 years at his restaurant in Cortland. Now Santalucia has opened Fabio's La Buona Cucina inside the Clarion Hotel in Geddes, and has his sights set on a fine-dining location in dow...
Job Opening at the Italian Film Festival
Italian Film Festival - Opening Night Coordinator. The Italian Cultural Center is urgently looking for a Coordinator for the Opening Night Party of the 9th Italian Film Festival, which will take place at Saint Anthony Main February 16-20, 2017. Details: 15-25 hour commitment / Work with Italian Film Festival Executive Director Peter S...
Pompeii opens Italy's longest path for disabled
Culture Minister Dario Franceschini on Friday inaugurated Italy's largest path specially designed for the disabled at the archaeological site of the ancient city of Pompeii. "When I came here for the first time as minister two and a half years ago it was because of collapses (of parts of the site)," Franceschini said. "Now architectu...
Frank Guerrera Joins The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences
The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences has announced, Punzoné Vodka Founder, Owner and Creator, Mr. Frank Guerrera as the newest member to join the prestigious Board of Hospitality Industry Professionals and has been appointed International Trustee Honors. Frank Guerrera is the entrepreneurial brain behind Punzoné – The Ultra Premium...
Wood-fired pizza will warm you up this winter
Joe Auciello, who attended culinary school at Newbury College, previously ran Francesca's Kitchen in Arlington and has worked at other restaurants in the area. In December 2015, he opened Wood + Fire in Melrose, featuring a more streamlined menu and dishes that use flour and sauces imported from Naples, plus fresh ingredients like mozzarel...
Screening of Documentary "Pane Amaro"
Screening of Documentary "PANE AMARO" (Bitter Bread)The Italian American Journey from Despised Immigrants to Honored Citizens byGianfranco Norelli and Suma KurienOften referred to as the first comprehensive depiction on film of the Italian immigrant experience in the United States, this 2009, feature-length, English language documentary,...
Chris Christie Doesn't Like His "Time" Cover
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joked Wednesday with radio host Don Imus that he was reporting Time to the "anti-Italian defamation league" after seeing its latest cover. "I mean, come on," Christie said. "I can't wait for that to come home for my kids to see it." "The Boss" could be a reference to Christie's beloved Springsteen. But Manny Alfano,...
Italian American Police Society brightens the holiday for Big Brothers and Big Sisters
On Saturday, Dec. 15, members of the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey helped to brighten the holidays for children at risk. The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey partnered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Morris, Bergen and Passaic counties to provide toys, clothes and gifts for children who come from at risk families....
The Italian film festival: only five weeks left to opening night!
With the 2013 Academy Awards still fresh, it could not be more appropriate talking a about Italian cinematography. The Italian Film Festival celebrates its seventh anniversary in Atlanta from April 11th to the 14th with a brand new alliance with the Atlanta International Film Festival and a move for the seven films in competition for the Best Film...
A Best Seller Ahead of Its Time: The "Decamerone" by Messer Giovanni Boccaccio
The Director of the Italian Cultural Institute Silvio Marchetti is pleased to invite you to "A Best Seller Ahead of Its Time: The Decamerone by Messer Giovanni Boccaccio" A Lecture by Carlo Pulsoni
Mauro Galli (President - Italian Chamber of Commerce in Chicago)
Nel nostro viaggio alla scoperta di ciò che è Italia negli USA, intervistiamo oggi Mauro Galli, che presiede la Camera di Commercio italiana a Chicago e anche la più importante associazione che aggrega le aziende americane impegnate nel turismo verso l'Italia. Di questa chiacchierata che dunque in un certo senso vale ... doppio, ringraziamo il Pres...