Stevenson Fashion Design Students Team with Carroll County High School Program to Unveil Italian-Inspired Fashion Exhibition, Dec. 6 - Jan. 18
Stevenson University's Fashion Design program will present "Io, Tu, e La Moda Italiana" (Me, You, and Italian Fashion), an exhibition of original fashions created by senior and junior fashion design majors with fabrics made in Italy, and influenced by Italian fashion designers. The exhibition, curated by Matthew Laumann, Manager of Cultura...
Movie screening "Torneranno i Prati" - November 04, 2014 2 PM
The Italian Centenary of the First World War, the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute are pleased to present the premiere of Torneranno i Prati, a movie by Ermanno Olmi produced by Cinema Undici and Ipotesi Cinema with Rai Cinema. On the same day - also anniversary of the armistice signed at Villa Giusti - the film will be...
Rosemarino d’Italia in Alexandria: The next iteration of Italian American cooking?
By Tim Carman Rosemarino d'Italia, an intimate Italian outpost in Del Ray, panders to a popular American bias: Fresh pasta always outperforms the dried stuff. As far as prejudices go, it's a reasonable one. I mean, if freshly made dough works better for Mexican tortillas, it should do the same for Italian noodles, right? Besides, accordin...
Rosati's Pizza works in key Rock River location in Newville
by Joan Neeno Last fall, it was pretty slow on both sides of the Highway 59 bridge that spans the Rock River at unincorporated Newville. A fire had closed down the much-loved Anchor Inn on the river's north side. On the south side, the latest incarnation of Fin's/Dockside/Shipwreck had come and gone. These days, at leas...
Catholic heritage sites in pope host cities: NYC, DC, Philly
Beth J. Harpaz Pope Francis will visit three U.S. cities, Washington, D.C., New York and Philadelphia, Sept. 22-27. For travelers with an interest in sacred places, here are some of the top Catholic heritage sites — including several on the pope's itinerary — in those cities. WASHINGTON, D.C. St. Matthew's Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. N...
Nutley-Belleville Columbus Parade's Honoree Gala
The Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade Committee hosted its Honoree Dinner Gala on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Nanina's in the Park in Belleville. The awardees being honored in this year's parade are: Vincent Micco, Grand Marshal; Mel Priolo, Nutley Woman of the Year; Alan Genitempo, Nutley Man of the Year; Diane Stanzione, Belleville Woman of...
Michael Schlow to open second Italian restaurant in Glover Park
By Tim Carman Michael Schlow didn't want to introduce Casolare this way: just months after the Boston-based chef and restaurateur launched Alta Strada, his casual trattoria in City Vista. But he didn't have much choice. The former Savoy Suites Hotel, where his new coastal Italian concept will be housed, has encountered numerous construction delays...
È morto a Washington Joseph P. Vaghi: era uno dei fondatori della NIAF
È morto a Washington, all'età di 92 anni, Joseph P. Vaghi, Jr, uno dei fondatori della National Italian American Foundation. Vaghi e sua moglie Agnes – per anni segretaria della Niaf – hanno lavorato fianco a fianco con Monsignor Geno Baroni e Jeno Paulucci per istituire quella che sarebbe divenuta la più importante e influente associazione italo-...
Ciampi, Falcone honorees
The Italian-American Association of Luzerne County is honoring two local entrepreneurs at the 36th annual Columbus Day banquet Sunday: Louis Ciampi Sr. and Sam Falcone Sr. Ciampi, the founder of Independent Graphics Inc. in West Wyoming, will receive the organization's "Person of the Year" award. The "Lifetime Achievement Award" will go t...
BBB Author Rosanna Imbriano to be Honored at SUE “Champions in Entrepreneurship” Luncheon
Big Bold Business Author Rosanna Imbriano, founder and executive director of Sempre Avanti, Inc., is one of nine women to be honored on January 25, 2014, at the Champions in the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Luncheon hosted by Sisters United Enterprise, Inc. Rosanna is this year's Educational Institution/Business Champion. The luncheon will be h...
Caravaggio works displayed in Williamsburg
Caravaggio comes to the United States. Three celebrated masterpieces by the great Italian painter will be on display from 8 February to 6 April at the Muscarelle Museum of Art di Williamsburg: two versions of "St. Francis in Meditation" – one on loan from the Church of the Cappuccini in Rome and the other from the City of Carpineto Romano – and the...
Claudio Reilsono: A great story and a wonderful person
by Kathy Salvati Talk about having a full plate! Claudio Reilsono is the Head baseball coach at Carnegie Mellon University, the General Manager/Professional baseball scout for the Global Scouting Bureau and as you will see, that's not all... Q. Claudio, what got you interested in baseball? CR. My Mom & Dad were from Ital...