Stamford theater classic gets holiday update
by Joe Meyers After skipping last year, "A Merry Mulberry Street Musical" is back at Curtain Call in Stamford, where ticket sales have been very brisk. "We're virtually sold out," Executive Director Lou Ursone reported last week of the sequel to "Mulberry Street," a Stamford favorite for 75 years. "It's great to get an extra financial...
Marco Bizzarri is the new Gucci’s CEO
Marco Bizzarri, 51 years old from Rubiera – a small village in Emilia Romagna – was appointed CEO of one of the most famous and prestigious fashion brands in the world, Gucci. For the Italian successful manager, working at Gucci stands as the peak of a fashion career started at Mandarina Duck, the Bologna-based company specialised in lugga...
Italian – the most musical language in the world – now playing at Central New Mexico Community College
CNM returns from holiday break on January 5 and begins registration for Elementary Italian I offered by Rome native, Annalisa DiNola. Don't delay in taking advantage of this unique opportunity to start from scratch or brush up and hone your language skills. An enthusiastic Annalisa explains, "The class will focus on communication skills an...
Andrea's Restaurant
Even after 58 years in kitchens, chef Andrea Apuzzo of Andrea's Restaurant (3100 19th St., Metairie, 504-834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com) is passionate about creating classical Italian dishes. His eponymous restaurant celebrates its 30th anniversary this month. Apuzzo describes his story as an American dream that began on a farm on the...
Della Notte site in Little Italy slated for 16-story apartment tower
A Baltimore developer is planning to replace the shuttered Della Notte restaurant at Eastern Avenue and President Street with a 15-story apartment tower in the next two years. The tower will include retail on the first floor and developers have told the Little Italy Community Organization that the building will have between 150 and 240 apartment u...
27 of the Best Cities to Visit in Italy
When traveling to Italy, there are many great cities to choose from. Everyone knows about Rome, and many have seen its splendors through the eyes of Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. Fashion lovers will find the catwalks and shops of Milan to be inspiring. Those who love romance often head for Venice. The architecture lovers head for Floren...
La lingua italiana strumento di dialogo e sviluppo: Il sottosegretario Giro apre il convegno ASILS 2015
Sarà il il sottosegretario agli Affari Esteri e alla Cooperazione Internazionale, Mario Giro, ad aprire i lavori del Convegno ASILS 2015 sul tema "La lingua italiana come strumento di dialogo interculturale, sviluppo e crescita economica". L'evento si svolgerà giovedì prossimo, 19 febbraio, alle ore 10.00, nella Sala delle Bandiere dell'Uf...
30th Annual Food Festival
The Italian American Civic Association of Vero Beach will be hosting its 30th Annual Food Festival on Friday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, 11a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sunday, March 1, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Freshly prepared traditional Italian dishes will be offered at family friendly prices. Live entertainment includes the Tarantella...
Venice Baroque Orchestra with Avi Avital, Mandolin
Friday, March 13, 2015 at 8pm | Purchase TicketsFirst Church in Cambridge, Congregational Music of Vivaldi, Albinoni, Marcello, Geminiani, and Paisiello Back by popular demand! The Venice Baroque Orchestra has been hailed as "one of the world's most adventurous and dramatic period-instrument ensembles" (NPR). Enjoy thrilling Italian Baroq...
“Louis & Keely” to take Royal George by storm
Academy Award winning director Taylor Hackford will present "Louis & Keely 'Live' at the Sahara" at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago from March 27 through early May. The musical tracks the electrifying on-stage chemistry and tumultuous off-stage romance of Louis Prima and Keely Smith, who reigned as entertainment royalty in Las Vegas through...
The Elegance of Being Lambrusco
by Margherita Biagi Vinitaly 2015 has just closed the doors, leaving behind a record edition that went beyond all expectations. The 49th edition of the mother of all Italian wine expositions put the crown on Lambrusco, just like the other top Italian wines awarded as usual. It's not only about a point of view of numbers, a consist...
The Italian American Studies Association Conference, Fall 2015
The Italian American Studies Association 48th Annual ConferenceCall for Presentations and Panels: Italian American Values The Marriott—Wardman Park Hotel -Washington, D. C.October 15th-17th, 2015 DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015 Send Proposals by Email Only to Alan Gravano, President, [email protected] ...