South Jersey Times boys basketball notebook: West Deptford once again has Italian flavor
For the second time in four seasons, J McKeown is brushing up on his Italian. Back in 2020, the veteran coach of the West Deptford boys basketball team saw foreign exchange student Antonello Baggi make a huge impact for an Eagles team that went 21-8. Coming into this season, he was happy to welcome in another import from across the pond in junior g...
New Year, New Crest for Italian National Football Teams
The Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC) is kicking off 2023 on the right foot with the unveiling of a new crest for Italy’s national football teams. The new crest was launched on Monday, January 2. It features the Italian flag inside a blue shield with a white border, with “ITALIA” in bold white text at the top of the shield and “FIGC” in gol...
La Befana 2023. Come join us to celebrate the Festival della Befana, with a special guest visit from La Befana herself!
Sunday, January 8, 2023, 4:00 PM EST. Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts - 41 Hampshire Street - Cambridge, MA. Please join us as we welcome La Befana back to Boston this year! This annual event sponsored by the Consulate General of Italy Boston, The Dante Alighieri Society, Comites Boston, and C.A.S.IT celebrates the traditional Italian holi...
Get a taste of Italy in Colorado Springs with The Olive Tap
Take a visit to The Olive Tap for an opportunity to taste some of the most unique, flavorful, and freshest award-winning extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegar available in the industry. Founded in 2006 by Rick Petrocelly, The Olive Tap is known for exceptional quality, authentic flavors, experienced and trained culinary tasting consultants,...
The hidden treasures of Bergamo and Brescia are revealed in the year of the Italian capital of culture 2023
The Italian Capital of Culture 2023 will be an opportunity for the two major northern Italian cities at the centre of the project, Bergamo and Brescia, to present to the whole world a territory of surprising beauty, just waiting to be discovered. Squares, streets, museums and theatres will become the backdrop for events and spectacular shows: majo...
Women Equality in Cinema - Italian and American Experiences as part of WICIP Discussion at New York University (NYU)
Women in Cinema-Inclusive Project (WICIP) is an international project that was developed by Angela Prudenzi and Federico Spoletti to promote accessibility in film and advance the involvement of women in film. The project began in June 2022 and is the first international project dedicated to introducing films written, produced, and directed by Itali...
Land of the Sun project in Italy
Starlight, a company within the NextEnergy Group focused on renewable asset development globally, iinitiated an innovative agri-eco-voltaics project in Italy called Land of the Sun. Agri-eco-voltaics is the process of combining solar photovoltaic systems with modern day, sustainable agriculture and territorial requalification. It has the potential...
The Cannoli From Mike’s Pastry In Massachusetts Has A Cult Following, And There’s A Reason Why
When you visit Mike’s Pastry in Boston’s North End, it’s quite typical to see, on any given day, a line out the door. While Mike’s offers a wide variety of delectable goodies including gelato, it’s their cannoli that have the real cult following in Massachusetts. So, if you’re a fan of cannoli, there’s no better place to get some than at Mike’s Pas...
The third episode of Italy like a Local is online. Discover Lecce like a Local
Italy Like a Local, the Visit Italy podcast reaches its third appointment. This time we take you to one of the most surprising cities in southern Italy, the city where Ungaretti, referring to its baroque, exclaimed 'a magnificent dress', Lecce. This city is called the "Lady of the Baroque" because of the massive presence of Baroque art spread in th...
Teacher turned Host of La Befana's Table
Santa may have come and gone but the work of La Befana is all year long! That’s why Harlem based teacher and reluctant puppeteer turned podcast host Dina Gregory is launching La Befana’s Table- a podcast & community dedicated to the art of sacred hospitality where each week listeners are invited to feast on real life stories of hope & healing as we...
Italian Baroque Music with Maestro Filippo Ciabatti
Thursday, January 5 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Online Event; Zoom. Organized by Vermont Italian Cultural Association. RSVP Here. Maestro Ciabatti will share insights about Italian Baroque music and the concerti featured in the upcoming Upper Valley Baroque's program on January 28 and 29. A native of Florence, Italy, Filippo Ciabatti is the Music Directo...