Italy’s Treasures: Giorgio Vasari 1511-1574
Without Giorgio Vasari’s life work we would not have the insight into the art scene of the Renaissance that we have today. In fact, it is accepted that it was Vasari who first used the term ‘Renaissance’ and also the reference to ‘Gothic’. It can be said that he was the first art historian, writing the biographies of hundreds of known artists, gath...
City councilor wants to keep Columbus statue in South Providence
A Providence City Council member is proposing a resolution to keep the Christopher Columbus statue that sits in the Elmwood section of Providence where it is. Councilor James Taylor said the statue "has long been an important placemaking element to the [Elmwood] neighborhood." The resolution put forward says the Columbus statue was "a gift to the C...
Key Biscayne Piano Festival's Tribute to Italian Culture w/ Pietro De Maria
The Key Biscayne Piano Festival is proud to present, in its first concert of the second season 2019-20, PIETRO DE MARIA (ITALY). Join us for a spectacular evening of festivities celebrating Italian culture and Made in Italy. This concert is in partnership with the Miami International Piano Festival The event will be on Friday, November 15, 2019 at...
Caffè Vergnano Best Barista Competition
Calling all coffee professionals – can you barista like an Italian? Register now to compete in the Caffè Vergnano Best Barista Competition, held this year at Eataly NYC Flatiron on November 11! Caffè Vergnano is known for their focus on quality roasting, fine origins, and perfect coffee preparation. So hosting a barista competition? A natural next...
New revelations about life on the edge of the Roman empire almost two thousand years ago
What are the earliest written historical records from the North East have emerged from a batch of new letters discovered at a Northumberland Roman fort. The writing tablets are from, and to, Julius Verecundus, the first commander of the original wooden fort at Vindolanda before the building of Hadrian’s Wall. This fort dates from between 85-92AD an...
Italia Trattoria Lands on Best Pasta List; plus, what food and drink spots are coming to the Wonder Building
While locals have long known this fact, it's now been nationally recognized that Spokane's Italia Trattoria serves some of the best pasta in the country. On a list recently published by the Food Network, Italia Trattoria was included with 98 other restaurants making the "Best Pastas in the Country." Specifically, the list mentioned Italia's pappard...
Phil Carlino, a longtime power in Nevada Democratic Party, dies at 93
From the late 1960s throughout the 1970s, few Nevada Democratic office seekers made a serious move without first consulting politico kingmaker Phil Carlino. “It was no big deal — I just liked to work behind the scenes, giving advice to the candidates, trying to help our party,” said Carlino, a rare gold and silver coin dealer for more than half a c...
The Divo and the Duce: Promoting Film Stardom and Political Leadership in 1920s America
Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 6pm. John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 17th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10036. In the post-World War I American climate of isolationism, nativism, consumerism, and the democratic expansion of civic rights, Italian-born star Rodolfo Valentino and Italy's dictator Benito Mussolini became surprisin...
Il lambrusco Campanone miglior vino rosso frizzante al mondo
Il vino lambrusco Campanone delle cantine Lombardini è stato eletto miglior vino rosso frizzante del mondo. A sentenziarlo la medaglia d’oro conquistata al più importante concorso internazionale dedicato ai vini frizzanti: The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships. Tale concorso detiene il primato tra quelli dedicati ai vini frizzanti, il...
Maria Perego died, she created Topo Gigio
Farewell to Maria Perego, the television author who in 1959 created the character of Topo Gigio. Perego, who was 95 years old, was working on the return of Topo Gigio to Rai Yoyo, expected next year. His death was announced "with great pain" by Alessandro Rossi, administrator of Topo Gigio srl. "The Lady – she says – was an exceptional ambassador o...
De Blasio wants to move Charging Bull sculpture to New York Stock Exchange
What a load of bull. Mayor de Blasio is continuing his effort to wrangle the iconic Charging Bull statue from it’s 30-year place of honor on Broadway to a spot near the stock exchange — and is now using safety concerns as an excuse. A rep for the city recently told the sculpture’s creator, Arturo DiModica, that they want the bronze bovine moved for...
Panuozzo and Margherita Pizzas Are Landing in Foster-Powell this Saturday
This Saturday, Pizzeria Otto will open its new location at 7122 SE Foster Road, a project that was announced back in April. At 2,350 square feet, the new space will be more than twice the size of the original, and will have a similar menu of soft crust Neapolitan pizzas, salads, seasonal roasted vegetables, and Italian wines, plus a few new items....