‘Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature’ Awakens The Artist’s Legacy Beyond Bridges
A vibrant array of fauna and flora dance around a gnarled tree trunk as we navigate a paradisiacal scene that borrows from the Bible and art historical references such as Hieronymus Bosch’s masterpiece Garden of Earthly Delights. Religious and secular imagery mingle, as we’re transported to the Mediterranean with glimpses of urban life hinting at N...
How to Holiday Like An Italian
In Italy, holiday traditions are deeply intertwined with drinks culture, intersecting as a means of connection and sharing. “Many Italians live outside their hometown for work and return for the holidays, so getting together for drinks before or after big family meals is a daily ritual,” says author and Italian culture expert Katie Parla. Although...
South Philadelphia Italian bakery seeks to give back to a family in need
For well over 100 years, the same brick oven has been serving up one simple, but elegant dish, the tomato pie. And, the brick and mortar store is only open 15 days a year. "It was my grandmother that started making it in the Depression era. Tomato pie is a very cheeseless pizza, which on a crust in the big brick oven behind me, is rectangular-shape...
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel recreates ‘The Creation of Adam’ in Oklahoma City
The trend of immersive art experiences has found its way to Oklahoma, inspiring visitors to experience iconic masterpieces that have been revitalized to capture attention and draw in larger audiences. Sailor & The Dock is hosting an immersive art show, titled “Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition,” which has come to Oklahoma City for a lim...
ITA Launches Offset Program Alongside Washington & San Francisco Flights
ITA’s planned growth through next year will allow passengers more opportunities to support the airline’s sustainability programs. Fresh off its Asian expansion, ITA has announced two new US-bound routes out of Rome Fiumicino (FCO). San Francisco (SFO) and Washington Dulles (IAD) will be added to the carrier’s summer schedule, with flights running t...
Italian American Adventures: Brooklyn’s Best Presepio!
Christmastime in Italy (and, of course, in Italian America) wouldn’t be complete without the inclusion of the Presepio, the lovingly crafted Nativity Scene. And for centuries, generations of artisans in the city of Napoli have been heralded for creating the world’s finest Presepi. But, in the heart of Brooklyn’s famed Dyker Heights neighborhood, th...
Best Italian Cuisine in the Midwest
Tourists would never guess this, but a little-known fact about Des Moines is that it’s home to some of the best Italian cuisine in the Midwest. A melting pot of different cheeses, meats, and sauces that are just as delicious as they are addicting. It’s the Land of Graziano’s and Home of the Steak de Burgo. From the chicken parmesan smothered in red...
Why Don DeLillo is America's greatest living writer
"A brilliant story about death and the fear of death," said the original jacket blurb on Don DeLillo's 1985 novel White Noise – adding that the book "is a comedy, of course." This month, Noah Baumbach's Netflix film of White Noise dazzles its way on to our screens, and we're promised "a fascinating, invigorating spectacle," a "thrillingly original"...
The oldest tree in Europe is in Italy
The oldest tree in Europe is found in Italy: but how do we know? And who established it? It is well known that nature can always surprise us with its miracles, its beauty and its power. And that the human being, although often disrespectful of what surrounds him, nourishes at the same time great curiosity for what Mother Nature offers him, too. And...
The Best Old School Italian Restaurants in Pittsburgh
The City of Bridges has plenty of delicious Italian fare for any occasion— planning a special night out with a partner, family, or friends, or if you just have an intense craving for house-made bread and seasonally curated pasta dishes. Just like the best Italian restaurants in New York City, these old school restaurants offer a mix of traditional...
‘Nostalgia’ Trailer: Past Meets Present In Mario Martone’s Italian Oscar Submission
In October, Breaking Glass Pictures acquired Mario Martone’s Nostalgia, Italy’s entry for the Best International Feature Oscar for North America, and today we have a first look at the official trailer (check it out above). The drama kicked off its festival run in the Cannes competition last May, and will next play at the Palm Springs International...
Fiat opens world’s first metaverse-powered dealership in Italy
Fiat has opened the world’s first metaverse-powered car dealership in Italy which will enable customers to research, configure and even complete their next car purchase, recreating the feel of a showroom from the comfort of their homes. Initially, customers will be able to buy the flagship model, 500 La Prima by Bocelli, before the experience will...