Italian art: What emerges from excavations in Rome
During the last two years, also thanks to the many excavations for major urban works, numerous archaeological finds of great importance have re-emerged in Rome. The C line of the Roman subway has arrived near the historic center and even before entering the circle of the Aurelian Walls, the route excavated by the moles has brought to light several...
IT and US: “We the Italians” connects with new friends in Seattle
For 30 years, Seattle’s Festa Italiana has celebrated and honored everything Italian. It’s an annual week-long series of events where our Northwest Italian-American community showcases the very best in Italian food, culture, products and entertainment. It is the largest ethnic festival featured at Seattle Center.
Italian Wine: Romagna Albana, The First White DOCG of Emilia Romagna
This month we are our covering the region of Emilia Romagna centrally located in northern Italy. This region is full of gastronomic pleasures especially known for prosciutto di parma, parmigiano reggiano and the authentic balsamic vinegar of Modena. I traveled there for my honeymoon some years back and there was plenty to indulge in.
Studying (in) Italy: Empathy for Entrepreneurial Success. A Lecture by Chris Schembra
On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, the Institute for Entrepreneurship of the John Cabot University welcomed Chris Schembra, Founder and Chief Question Asker of the 7:47 Club, a company whose aim is to awaken empathy in people and organizations.
Apre la XVII edizione della Settimana della lingua italiana nel mondo
La XVII edizione della Settimana della Lingua italiana nel Mondo, che quest’anno si terrà dal 16 al 21 ottobre, è una manifestazione che promuove la lingua italiana non solo come strumento di promozione del nostro eccezionale patrimonio culturale ma anche quale straordinario veicolo di comunicazione nel mondo dell’economia e dell’impresa, della sci...
Our Lady of Loreto is a pile of rubble
It's too late to save her. It's not too late to mourn her. There will be a mock funeral on Saturday for Loreto — Our Lady of Loreto. In the blink of an eye, a demolition crew has obliterated the historic Catholic church at 126 Sackman St. in the Ocean Hill section of Brownsville. There's nothing left but rubble. This Brooklyn Eagle reporter snapped...
Festa Italiana brings out good food, fun
From pizza and sliders to performances of traditional music, there were plenty staples of Italy at the Italian festival held at the Market Common this past weekend. Officially called Festa Italiana, the event took place on Saturday and Sunday, costing only a dollar to attend, and featuring authentic Italian food and entertainment with plenty more...
CHI VUO’ FA’ L’AMERIKANO? Un secolo di Stati Uniti attraverso il Cinema Italiano
Spettacolo e conferenza 23 ottobre ore 17.30-19.30. Centro Studi Americani, Via Caetani 32, Roma. Ingresso libero Gangster e latin-lover. Da sempre Hollywood dipinge così gli italiani in ossequio alle 4 M di mamma, mandolino, mafia e macaroni. Ma come abbiamo raccontato noi italiani gli yankee? Ufficiali dell’esercito guerrafondai e tutti d’un pezz...
Christopher Columbus as a bridge between Italy and the US
To mark Columbus Day, the Italian American community gathers in many cities around the US to celebrate its achievements and its contribution to this great country in all sectors — be it political, economic, cultural, scientific and beyond. President Donald Trump’s first Columbus Day proclamation highlighted the strong bonds of friendship between It...
Faces of Faith: An Italian-American, a Catholic and a bridge builder
Background: He was born in Albany and graduated from the University at Albany and went on to earn a master's in business administration. He taught that subject for 32 years at SUNY's Morrisville College. He and his wife Mary live in Albany. He's the founder and president of the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum in Colonie and was kni...
Cioppino a wonderful stew combining ocean’s bounty
Saying I love seafood ranks as a huge understatement. It doesn’t matter what type or what course, I’ll generally take the ocean’s bounty over any other food. And when a dish combines seafood, what more could I ask? Recently, while visiting my sister Laura during her stay at the beach, she made Cioppino using one Giada De Laurentiis’s recipes as a g...
Sports Hall to induct standout class at 40th gala
The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce inductees and honorees for the 40th Annual Induction & Awards Gala to take place at a dinner on Saturday, November 18th, at the Westin Chicago River North. Last year’s Sportsman of the Year award recipient, Eddie Greco of Greco and Sons, will chair the dinner. The program will b...