NOIAW Honored by New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission
We are pleased to announce that the New Jersey Italian and Italian American Heritage Commission (NJIIAHC) has chosen to honor NOIAW as an "exemplar of the highest ideals of the Italian American community." Our chair, Patricia Martone, will make a speech accepting the award at the NJIIAHC's upcoming 11th Annual Congress. You are cordia...
Italian-American Profiles of Success: Emily Petraglia
For Emily Petraglia, health and fitness has become an instrumental component of her life. The 31-year-old native Pittsburgher who now lives in Palm Beach, Florida, currently works as a general manager of personal training at a sports club. She recently started her own fitness website, Fitness Royalty (www.fitnessroyalty2014.com), containing health...
Mangia Italian Countryside Eatery Has Opened its Doors in Malibu
Tra di Noi's Antonio Alessi has opened Mangia Italian Countryside Eatery in the remodeled Trancas Country Mart on the North side of Malibu. The restaurant will serve classic Italian eats like pizza, antipasto salads and pastas. Additionally, Mangia offers quaint seating indoors with a full bar and comfortable seating outdoors in a spacious...
Pistola Is An Updated Take On A 1950s, NYC-Style Italian Steakhouse
If you pass by Pistola on Third Street in the Fairfax District, you won't be able to miss it. The Italian restaurant and steakhouse that recently took over AOC's old location now looks like the front of a steel barn, painted in a matte black. A simple white "Pistola" sign hangs to the right of the sleek building. The joint, which opened last month...
Sophia Loren still ageless at 80 as Hollywood honour her incredible career
Sophia ensured all eyes were on her as she dazzled in a black floor-length gown which sparkled with strings of silver beads. The cleavage-baring dress emphasised the star's famous curves which have changed little since Sophia's heyday. Read more Source: http://www.express.co.uk
Assumption College - Italian Language
A country with a rich artistic and literary history, contemporary Italy plays a prominent role in world affairs as a member of the European Union. Knowledge of Italian language and culture is an asset to students interested in all areas of the Humanities as well as International Business and Foreign Affairs. The Italian Studies Minor is in...
Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame 30th Annual Induction Banquet
Saturday January 17 2015, 6-9 pmHilton New Orleans Riverside, Napoleon Room, #2 Poydras St., New Orleans Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet honors & celebrates national and local Italian Americans in the sports, entertainment, medical, and civic fields. Proceeds benefit the American Italian Cultural Center...
Lingua Italiana all’Estero e Expo 2015: Bartolini rappresenta le Consulte Emigrazione al tavolo governo-regioni
La presidente della Consulta degli emiliano-romagnoli nel mondo Silvia Bartolini, nella sua veste di coordinatrice nazionale delle Consulte regionali dell'emigrazione, ha partecipato l'11 dicembre a Roma al Tavolo permanente Governo – Regioni in materia di rapporti internazionali. All'ordine del giorno: lo sviluppo dei programmi di collabo...
Longtime Shawano restaurant a total loss after fire
By Bill Miston and Pauleen Le No one was hurt after a fire broke out at a longtime Shawano restaurant early Tuesday morning. For 34 years, Anello's Torch Lite restaurant has offered up people Italian-American fare. In the 20s, the location was reportedly a favorite of gangsters Al Capone and John Dillinger. But now, all that is left i...
Senator Klein gets grant for Primavera Italian Language and Culture Program
The Primavera Italian Language and Culture Program is pushing forward against the odds, trying to stay in operation for another year - getting help from wherever they can find it. Liras, euros and dollars will all be graciously accepted. The free, comprehensive Saturday-morning program has served the community for 35 years, teaching both t...
Eva Respini Named Boston ICA’s Chief Curator
Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art recently appointed Eva Respini as its new chief curator. The daughter of an Italian father and Norwegian mother, Respini will be leaving her post as curator of the Department of Photography at New York's Museum of Modern Art to join the booming local cultural landscape. Read more Fonte: ...
New Books: Review
Some new and forthcoming titles that may be of interest to our readers. All are available at Amazon.com • Calabria: The Other Italy by Karen Haid Publisher: Mill City PressPublication Date: January 7, 2015Paperback: $14.12Language: EnglishPages: 280 Read more Fonte: Magna Grece