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The Center for Italian and Italian-American Culture in Cedar Grove, which began in 1990 and consists of close to 500 locals, is looking for new members. THINKSTOCK Those who join will have the opportunity to attend cultural programs, concerts, film and lecture series as well as wine tastings and Italian language classes. The group also partakes i...

L'Associazione dei Siciliani in Texas - tra le prime ad aderire alla confederazione dei Siciliani in Nord America – ha organizzato domani, 8 agosto, dalle 18.30 alle 21.00 un incontro presso il Lombardo Custom Aparel (17604 North Dallas Parkway) per dare il benvenuto all'attore Italo-Americano originario di Menfi Chazz Palminteri, noto al pubblico...

Located near LaGuardia Airport and Jackson Heights, Joey's Place in East Elmhurst draws a faithful clientele to the restaurant for excellent Italian cuisine and to the adjacent bar and lounge that always hosts a lively crowd.   Joey's Place has been serving the community, airport staff and visitors to New York staying in nearby hotels for 21...

Join Italian instructor Giovanna Dimetros and her team for an exciting cultural and culinary adventure through various regions of Italy!! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th CAMPANIA, 6:30 to 9:30pm MONDAY, OCTOBER 28th EMILIA ROMAGNA, 6:30 to 9:30pm   Read more   Source: http://casaitaliachicago.wordpress.com  

"Se l'intento dell'amministrazione degli affari esteri è quello di razionalizzare e promuovere il nostro sistema Paese, oltre che assistere i nostri connazionali, non è possibile procedere alla chiusura del consolato di Newark".   È quanto sostiene Fucsia Nissoli, deputata di Scelta Civica eletta in Nord America, in una interrogazione al Min...

by Mauro Battocchi   I am delighted that the Walt Disney Family Museum will present the exhibition Bruno Bozzetto: Animation, Maestro! from November 21, 2013 to April 7, 2014. Mr. Bozzetto is one of Italy's most cherished animators whose prolific career includes the creation of Mr. Rossi, "a middle-aged man who appeals to most viewers and au...

Grazie alla collaborazione instaurata fra il Getty Villa di Los Angeles ed il Museo Archeologico di Napoli gli americani amanti delle antichità romane potranno ammirare dal 16 ottobre 2013 al 3 marzo 2014 una mostra sulla Vita e l'eredità dell'imperatore romano Tiberio, rimasta per molti anni nascosta agli ammiratori e per la prima volta esposta ne...

Hotel Sorella Country Club Plaza has selected a modern, upscale Italian concept for its rooftop restaurant.The hotel, at 901 W. 48th Place, plans to open the 4,000-square-foot restaurant on Nov. 6, next to its rooftop pool.   Rosso, (pronounced ROHS-soh) or red in Italian, will be open Sunday through Thursday. Breakfast hours will be 6:30 to...

by Jon Potter   Everybody has a Nonie. Seth Lepore just happens to have written a play about his. "She was the matriach of our family. She was the center of our universe," said Lepore, a nationally touring solo performer and former Brattleboro resident.   "She was just a spitfire, slightly crazy, non-stop-talking, no editing kin...

Jimmy Valvano is a name not widely known this side of the Atlantic. In America, he is revered as an extraordinary inspiration. It was as a college basketball coach of NC State Wolfpack that the brash Italian-American made his name.   After 10 years' coaching, "Jimmy V" arrived at State and told anyone who would listen he would win the Nation...

EastBanc, Inc. and Jamestown announced onday that Donghia, the contemporary home furnishings design trade showroom specializing in decorative fabrics and furniture, has signed a ten-year lease to occupy a retail space in Georgetown at 3334 Cady's Alley.   Donghia is relocating from the Washington Design Center to Cady's Alley in the 3,413-sq...

  WTI Magazine #11    2014 Jan, 3Author : Nadiah Ahmad Shukri for PoisonDrops.com      Translation by:   The Timeless CapeFew pieces of clothing are as timeless as the cape. It traced the footsteps of the medieval traveller, found its way to the wardrobes of the most elegant Venetian dames, draped the shoulders of the mysterious dandy, and of co...