Space Day: celebrating Italy’s achievements in space exploration
From Houston to Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, December 12 marked the celebration of the launch of San Marco 1, Italy’s first satellite, sent into orbit on December 15, 1964. This milestone established Italy as a key player on the global space exploration stage. To highlight the contributions of Italian science and technology to humanity’s progre...
An Italian chef brings panettone home to O.C. for the holidays
When Chef Marco Criscuolo carefully unwraps a freshly baked loaf of panettone bread at his restaurant, Trattoria Trullo in Aliso Viejo (CA), the first things he does is smell it. When he pulls back the cellophane and brings it to his nose, the strong, sweet scent of vanilla and citrus escape from the wrapper. “It is an emotional thing,” said Criscu...
Parisi a master of collaborative community art
The Italian American community knows Jean Parisi best as La Befana, the good Christmas witch who made appearances for decades at yuletide celebrations throughout the Chicago area. But that’s just the tip of the cultural iceberg for this veteran community arts activist. Over the decades, she has created massive community art installations, staged pl...
Anthony Rodia to Bring Laughter to Westhampton Beach (NY) on New Year’s Eve
The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is thrilled to welcome comedian Anthony Rodia for a one-night-only performance on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Start your New Year’s Eve celebration with an evening of non-stop laughter as Rodia delivers his signature brand of relatable, high-energy humor. Anthony Rodia has taken the comedy w...
Why Caciocavallo Impiccato Is a Must-Try for Cheese Lovers
Caciocavallo Impiccato, or "hanged cheese," is a traditional way of serving the famous Caciocavallo cheese that turns a simple dairy product into a delicious, melted treat. With roots in southern Italy, this method combines culinary flair with rich, gooey flavours, making it a must-try for cheese lovers. The Origins of Caciocavallo ImpiccatoCacioca...
The Woman Who Made Us All Italian
There was a time not too long ago when nobody in America knew anything about Italian food. Well, a few people did—because they had moved here from Italy. Everyone else was clueless, or close to it. Americans loved pizza and lasagna and heaping platters of spaghetti and meatballs, sure. They loved a certain style of cooking that had originated with...
Florence, Italy's Most Enchanting Garden Is A Vibrant Rose Paradise With Sweeping City Views
Florence, arguably the most walkable city in the world, is synonymous with art and science. So, it's no wonder that some of the top tourist attractions in Florence are not only a testament to its artists and architects, but some of the best places to truly appreciate the city of Florence is its gardens. After all, some of the city's most famous res...
Inside Bottega Veneta’s New Architectural Statement at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Bottega Veneta marks its presence on the Las Vegas Strip with a new boutique at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, introducing an immersive retail environment that merges Italian craftsmanship with modernist design sensibilities. The space showcases the house's Pre-Spring 2025 collection against a backdrop of warm wood, terrazzo, and contemporary archit...
The Baths of Diocletian: Rome’s Architectural Marvel
Hidden among iconic landmarks of Rome, such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, or the Pantheon, lies one of ancient Rome’s most impressive architectural marvels—the Baths of Diocletian. Once the largest imperial bath complex in the Roman Empire, the Baths of Diocletian are now an exceptional place to explore both ancient history and art, and they offe...
How Chef Boyardee Became A Canned Food Celebrity
You've likely seen his smiling face at your local grocery store. He wears a classic chef's hat and sports a red kerchief around his neck on cans of Americanized Italian foods like mini ravioli and beefaroni. Perhaps you thought he was just a made-up mascot for the Chef Boyardee brand. But like KFC's famous Colonel Sanders, Chef Boyardee was a real...
Restoring Milan's Duomo, one statue at a time
In a workshop in the Milan suburbs, sculptor Giovanni Calderino completes his latest project -- a battered statue from the top of the Italian city's gothic cathedral, and its gleaming white replacement. Depicting a bearded man wearing a tunic, the marble statue has adorned one of the Duomo's 135 spires for two centuries. But decades of harsh weathe...
Francis Ford Coppola, a 2024 Kennedy Center honoree, looks back on his groundbreaking career
Francis Ford Coppola, the visionary director behind "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," was named a 2024 Kennedy Center honoree earlier this year, celebrating his lifetime of artistic achievements. Over a career spanning more than half a century, the 85-year-old filmmaker has earned five Oscars, six Golden Globes, two Palme d'Or awards and a BAFT...