Ridgewood Chamber Spotlight: Italia Di Gusto Ridgewood
by Gloria Geannette Times have certainly changed since waves of Italian immigrants first arrived in New Jersey in the 19th century, but there are still Romans searching for the American Dream and some of them have landed in the village. Claudia Rovegno and her husband, Roberto Santagati, arrived in Ridgewood two years ago with big...
Alfred Sacco
Alfred "Freddie" J. Sacco, 87, of Worcester, passed away at home surrounded by his family Monday, June 8. He was born in Worcester, one of three sons of Italian immigrants, Joseph and Pasqua (Martocci) Sacco. He grew up in an Italian neighborhood off Shrewsbury Street and graduated from Commerce High. He joined the United States Army...
20 Interesting Facts About the Sistine Chapel
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is one of the most famous frescoes in the world unsurprisingly it's one of Rome's most visited and valued historic sites. Set within the Vatican City and Museums, the Sistine Chapel welcomes around 25,000 visitors a day who flock to see Michelangelo's masterpiece and marvel at the feat of artistry. As came...
Southington Italian-American festival announces entertainment
The annual Southington Italian-American Festival, which is being held July 24 to 26 on Center Street, will feature live entertainment all weekend for audiences to enjoy. This is the festival's 11th year of promoting and supporting Italian heritage and culture in the community. Festival hours are Friday 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday 1 to 11 p.m. and S...
Interview with Simone Alberghini – 20 years at ROF!
by Corrina Simone Alberghini will be at ROF in a few weeks performing in "La Gazza Ladra" Earlier this season we spoke with him after a performance of Cenerentola at Washington National Opera! We've been so lucky to enjoy your performances in Pesaro at the Rossini Opera Festival. During the run of Cenerentola you were interviewed by Raiss...
Mount Washington Auto Road hosts Lamborghini Giro
Owners of 24 Lamborghinis paid an eye-popping visit to Mount Washington on Monday as part of the Lamborghini Giro, an annual tour taken on some of the most scenic roads in America. After driving to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast, the owners of the cars — mainly 10 HP V10 Huracans and the 700 HP V12 Aventadors — enjoyed lunch a...
Ritratto di suor Blandina, «santa e combattiva, che vedeva la dignità di orfani innocenti e banditi criminali»
Billy the Kid, al secolo Henry McCarty, è stato uno dei banditi pistoleri più famosi di tutta la storia americana ai tempi del Vecchio West. Nato nel 1859 e morto nel 1881 è diventato leggendario per le sue sparatorie e avventure, terminate con la morte per mano di Pat Garrett, celebrata e raccontata da diversi film. Sulla sua testa era st...
Meet Italian Hearthrob & The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Star Luca Calvani
by Andrew C. Stone The new film The Man From U.N.C.L.E. gives American film audiences their first good glimpse of Luca Calvani—the tall, dark, and handsome bad guy at odds with Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer. This Tuscan-born former model and As the World Turns alum brings a welcome blend of villainous camp and smolder to U.N.C.L.E.—Guy Rit...
Great Italians of the Past: Amedeo Modigliani
WTI Magazine #67 2015 September, 4Author : Giovanni Verde Translation by: Symbol of wild and genius life, Amedeo Modigliani is one of the most revered contemporary Italian artists. His art and representation of the world of women went Beyond the world of painting and sculpture, up to defining an original conception of the universe, f...
Italian sport: Two Italian tennis queens in Queens!
WTI Magazine #68 2015 September, 18Author : Simone Callisto Manca Translation by: Two Italians on top of New York, the first time of two Italian tennis players in the final of a Grand Slam tournament. And yet, two friends, from the same region, Puglia, expression of a Southern Italy where young people often fail to have the same oppo...
Italian Heritage Day in Pittsburgh
by Melissa Marinaro Sunday, October 4, 2015 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Heinz History Center. Children 17 & under are admitted free; everyone else, regular admission rates apply. Tu e la tua famiglia are cordially invited to commemorate your italianità at the History Center with a full day of interactive activities designed with K-12 st...
Here's a Taste of Laurent Tourondel's Italian-Inspired Debut, L'Amico
by Sara Ventiera On a recent Sunday night, a cacophonous buzz spilled out of the dining room at L'Amico (849 Avenue of the Americas; 212-201-4065), through the open doors and out onto the Chelsea street. Tourists and locals traipsed across the neutral multi-hued triangular tiles, trying to get a peek at the action between courses. ...