Gallotti&Radice Brings Italian Furniture Fantasies to Los Angeles
Gallotti & Radice, the Italian furniture brand famously described as a laboratory for the imagination, launched their newest collection in the U.S. at the Mass Beverly showroom with a cocktail party on Tuesday, Oct. 17, in honor of the company’s second generation of leadership, Silvia Gallotti. Gallotti & Radice was the first company in Italy to ex...
Sicily as a Theater of the World A Conversation with Playwright and Director Emma Dante moderated by Teresa Fiore
When: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 - 6:30-8:30pm - Where: Lecture Hall 101, Feliciano School of Business - RSVP required here by Tue. Nov. 14 - See flyer We are please to present a conversation with internationally acclaimed and multiple award-winning director Emma Dante on the occasion of the U.S. premiere of her play Le sorelle Macaluso (The Sist...
Ciao, Italia! Walmart and the Italian Trade Agency Introduce Sam’s Choice Italia
Walmart and the Italian Trade Agency have come together to cook up a line of authentic Italian cuisine for customers across the U.S. The new Private Brand line, Sam's Choice Italia, serves up the rich, savory tastes of Italy at the retailer’s everyday low prices. As the largest private brand player in the U.S., Walmart is focused on continually inn...
John Cazale, the actor who appeared in only five movies, all nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award
“My beau is terribly ill and sometimes, as now, in the hospital. He has very wonderful care and I try not to stand around wringing my hands, but I am worried all the time and pretending to be cheery all the time, which is more exhausting mentally, physically and emotionally than any work I’ve ever done.” It’s been almost 40 years since Meryl Streep...
Malden Musings: Bocce, predictions and memorials
The phrase “Fall Classic” has only one real meaning for Maldonians in October of 2017 — “you are correct sir,” I’m talking about the Italian American Citizen’s Club Annual Bocce Championship Series Finals. This year it took Pete “Boss Of The Bocce Court” Robinson and his band of merry men five games to put this barn burner of a series to sleep for...
Talented locals run the show
When it opened in December, Boston’s Eataly became the fourth U.S. location of Mario Batali’s brand of massive, multi-floor Italian dining emporiums. So when chef Dan Bazzinotti interviewed for a role at Terra, one of several full-service restaurants inside the 45,000-square-foot space, he wanted to make sure his hometown wasn’t being served stale...
The Architecture of the Mediterranean from Malaparte to the Contemporary World
When: Tuesday, November 21st at 6pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute, 500 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1450, The exhibition will be on view through January 8, 2018 On the occasion of the 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial, September 16, 2017 through January 8, 2018, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Chicago Architecture Biennial are pleased to...
Italy of environmental sustainability showcase in New York City
Not everyone takes environmental sustainability seriously as it should be: but instead, to change the behaviour of everyone we must concentrate, starting with training and the education of children, to prepare for them a better world, a breathing air “: Berardo Paradiso, an Italian entrepreneur for almost forty years in New York and president of Ia...
'Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage' Brings Italian Fare To Old Town
A new Italian spot, offering sandwiches, hot dogs and more, has opened its doors in the neighborhood. Called Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage, the fresh arrival is located at 157 W North Ave. (between La Salle Dr. & Wells St.) in Old Town. Pop's—which has locations throughout the greater Chicago area—specializes in sandwiches, burgers, dogs and more....
Anthony Ficarri (National Commander of the Italian American War Veterans)
On November 11 every year the United States observe Veterans Day, an official United States public holiday, that honors military veterans, those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Several Italian Americans were part of the US Forces through the decades. In particular, after Pearl Harbor many Italian citizens living in the United States w...
18th Century Fair ropes obscure talent
Dover will bring folks back to the 1700s on Saturday Explaining what Signora Bella does is like trying to describe what it’s like to eat cake for the first time. “She walks on a slack rope, she juggles and she balances on a ball,” said Jodi Ellis, who performs as Signora Bella, The Great Italian Equilibrist. “That’s the equivalent of saying cake is...
Mike Piazza joins 77 WABC at Stage 17: The heart of a champion
On October 30, Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza (New York Mets) was interviewed at the newly renovated Stage 17 at the Cumulus radio station 77 WABC in New York City, as part of The Baller Series. 77 WABC's Mike "Gunz" Gunzleman, as heard on the Imus in the Morning program, served as the host. This event was moderated by Brandon Steiner, the CEO...