Nasce in Italia la prima area sciistica plastic free al mondo
Non è il provvedimento rapido, sull'onda della moda del "basta plastica. In Val di Pejo vogliono una montagna in salute e per liberarla da plastiche e microplastiche hanno pensato a un percorso in più tappe per rendere sostenibili le attività della valle. Ma per cominciare, in Val di Pejo, in provincia di Trento, nasce il primo comprensorio sciisti...
Arcolians to honor Dr. Anthony Spina
The Arcolian Dental Arts Society will honor Anthony M. Spina, D.D.S., M.D., as Arcolian of the Year at the society’s annual Christmas Party on Dec. 11 at the Park Ridge Country Club. (Dr. Jessica Mattern, 847-498-1595). “Dr. Spina exemplifies our mission,” says Arcolian President Dr. Katina Spadoni. “He perpetuates fellowship between dentists, spec...
In Brookline’s Bar ‘Cino, more than just another restaurant opening
Bar ‘Cino is one of the latest restaurants opening shop in Brookline, bringing with it an assortment of Italian-inspired dishes to try. But for some residents in St. Mary’s, where Bar ‘Cino will be opening, it’s more than just another restaurant opening — it’s a win for the neighborhood. Nick Barber has lived in St. Mary’s since 2008 and actually h...
Italian Tenor Bocelli Joins Saudis and UNESCO to Help Children Affected by War
Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli launched his "Voices of the World" musical education program at UNESCO's headquarters in Paris on Wednesday to help children affected by armed conflicts. The multi-year program will expand on the renowned blind tenor's 2016 "Voices of Haiti" project that provided musical therapy and training, lessons, rehearsals,...
Italian Excellence: Illustrators For Gianni Rodari. SF, December 2 – February 20
The year 2020 marks the centennial of the birth, on October 23, 1920, of Gianni Rodari, one of the most innovative children’s authors and the first Italian to win the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1970. The Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco and Bologna Children’s Book Fair will honour the anniversary with the exhibit Illust...
Creole-Italian: Sicilian Immigrants and the Shaping of New Orleans Food Culture | World Week of Italian Cuisine
Thursday, December 05, 2019 at 6:30 pm. Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Los Angeles, 1023 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024. In collaboration with Consulate General of Italy of Los Angeles and Houston and American Italian Cultural Center. Entrance: Free. Justin A. Nystrom, Associate Professor of History at Loyola University in New Orleans, will...
Jimmy Garoppolo, dall'Abruzzo a San Francisco il ragazzo che fa impazzire il football americano
Mamma Denise non voleva giocasse a football. Preferiva il soccer, il calcio. Almeno finchè lui e i suoi fratelli non fossero cresciuti un po’ per sopportare l’impatto con uno sport che, a qualsiasi età, non fa sconti. Papà Tony non aveva neppure il tempo di stargli appresso, impegnato com’era a sbarcare il lunario nell’America che tocca agli emigra...
Vero Amici donates $18,000 to first-responders, veterans groups, charities
The Vero Amici charity handed out a total of $18,000 to 10 community groups, including the Caldwell and West Caldwell fire departments, Caldwell Food Pantry, Caldwell-West Caldwell Recreation Department, American Legion James Caldwell Post 185 in Caldwell and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7925 in Fairfield, at its annual ceremony Monday, Nov. 11. T...
Postino brings Italian fare and wine to Baker
A new wine bar and Italian bistro has opened for business in the neighborhood. The fresh addition to Baker, called Postino, can be found at 145 N. Broadway. Postino, which also has locations in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, specializes in Italian-inspired cuisine and wine. On the menu, expect to see items like olives, chicken skewers, meat and che...
Charming Feast of the Seven Fishes Isn’t Quite a Classic
If you’re making an independent film, the chances of it also being a Christmas movie are probably fairly slim. Filmmaking is hard enough as it is; only the truly bold add a seasonal angle on top of all that. Which is what makes Feast of the Seven Fishes such an endearing diversion in a holiday movie season chock full of cheesy Hallmark romances and...
Tragedia in West-Virginia. Istituti Superiori di Basilicata e Molise al lavoro su un tragico evento dell'emigrazione italiana
Ben 22 Istituti Scolastici Superiori di Basilicata e Molise hanno risposto al Bando su "Sicurezza sul lavoro e migrazione: ieri e Oggi” predisposto con il Patrocinio del Comune di MATERA e della Fondazione MATERA Capitale Europea della Cultura 2019, dalle Direzioni INAIL di BASILICATA e MOLISE, dagli Uffici Scolastici delle due Regioni, dall’Associ...
Alessandro Michele Designed A Gucci Call Center (— & Yes, It’s Gorgeous)
Fresh off of its most recent scandal involving a black sweater that, worn together with a matching balaclava, would give the appearance of Blackface, Gucci's business is better than ever. So much so that on Wednesday, the Italian fashion house announced the opening of Gucci 9 Hudson, the new North American Client Services Center, fully realizing Gu...