'Real Housewives of New Jersey' an insult to all Italian-Americans
By Linda Stasi Now that the revolting Giudices — the sleaziest duo since Anthony Weiner and Eliot Spitzer — have finally been indicted, isn't it time for the criminally bad "Real Housewives of New Jersey" to end up in the can as well? Well, actually it's well beyond the time. In fact, I will go the feds one better and say that even the p...
Pasta Cook-Off expected to attract hundreds on Saturday
By Ashlie Walter The 25th annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Pasta Cook-Off is expected to be fun for both cooks and eaters alike on Saturday in Jackson Square Parking Facility. Cook time is at 9 a.m. and taste and judging begins at noon. Read more Source: http://www.exponent-telegram.com
Festa Del Libro 2013 October 5, 6 and 7 at Museo Italo Americano
In its sixth edition, the Festa del Libro is the popular Children's Italian Book Fair organized by the Museo Italo Americano in collaboration with several other Italian heritage associations in San Francisco. Save the date, it's coming to Fort Mason October 5, 6 and 7 2013. Don't miss it! Read more Source: http://www...
Who had it tougher? Mom or Grandma?
Today's mom has learned to adapt to a barrage of digital computerized appliances that would have scared the daylights out of Grandma. She's the family member who sets the digital alarm clock every night and the automatic coffee maker every morning. Today's savvy Mom carries her own smart phone and she can be located quickly. But even with...
Inter-Cities Performing Arts Celebrates Verdi Bicentennial in New York
On Sunday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. at Verdi Square in Manhattan, Inter-Cities Performing Arts, Inc. will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi, the renowned Italian composer and statesman. Joining the New York/New Jersey-based arts organization and its founders, Leonard and Carmela Altamura, dignitaries from the Italian and...
Davanti allo storico garage di HP a Palo Alto il via all’IdF Silicon Valley Tour d’autunno
By Roberto Bonzio I più fortunati han dormito tre ore, visto che la partenza da Cesena era... alle 3.30 del mattino! Poi Bologna, Francoforte e dopo mezzogiorno, (più 14 ore di volo e nove di fuso) a San Francisco. Il tempo di rivolgere un pensiero affettuoso ai geni che hanno ideato gli astrusi sistemi idraulici per aprire e regolare le...
La città di Los Angeles proclama ottobre “Italian Heritage Month” - Al Console Generale Giuseppe Perrone l’"Italian Leadership Award”
Nella seduta plenaria del 18 ottobre scorso, il Consiglio Comunale di Los Angeles ha designato il mese di ottobre "Italian Heritage Month", sulla scia delle proclamazioni effettuate negli anni passati. Nel corso della cerimonia in Consiglio Comunale, il Consigliere Buscaino è intervenuto per sottolineare l'importanza della proclamazione e la forte...
Forgotten Stories of Chicago's Italian Women Detailed in New Boo
Italian women — and their impact on more than 100 years of Chicago history — are the subject of a new book written and researched largely by Chicago residents. In the introduction to "Italian Women in Chicago," editor Dominic Candeloro states the book has been compiled in an attempt to "write" the wrongs of history with regards to Italian women's...
Northern Colorado opera theatre students to show Puccini opera
by Juliette Angoulvant UNC opera theatre students make Puccini's "La Rondine" come to life in their production, which opens this week on Thursday. Performances will be held on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Langworthy Theatre in Frasier Hall). The production was directed by associate professor of music Brian Clay Lue...
Travel getaway to Little Italy complete with handmade art, vino and authentic cuisine: Kristel's CLE
If you're a fan of experiencing different countries, but hate the long travel hours, Cleveland has a solution for you. From the wine selections, cozy shops and tantalizing eateries, Little Italy gives you a taste of authentic Italian culture. Founder of Vietri artwork, Frances Gravely celebrated her 30 years in business by signing her hand...
MSC Divina makes changes for the American market
by Marjie lambert The MSC Divina is a brassy, voluptuous ship. It has thousands of Swarovski crystals embedded in glass stairways, an infinity pool, Italian-style fountains and sculptures, tiny jewel-like lights in the ceilings and even a sexy red suite designed by Sophia Loren. Divina's heritage is mixed, but the effect is all Italia...
Study Law Abroad
I am pleased to announce that we have begun to accept applications for Catholic University Law School's 2014 International Human Rights Summer Law Program in Rome, Italy. The program is open to qualified JD and LL.M students and I hope that you will pass this information along to law students you know who may be interested in a 3-week study program...