Commedia maestro Antonio Fava to perform at the Casa
The Italian American Theater of Chicago will present world-renowned commedia dell’arte maestro Antonio Fava in a performance of “Speechless Pulcinella” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 23 in the Ballroom of the Community Center at Casa Italia in Stone Park. On his way to claim a lottery jackpot, Pulcinella is struck dumb when a black cat crosses his path....
Celebrated mezzo Joyce DiDonato mixes it up with some popular songs
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato is one of the most gifted singers of our time. A bel canto specialist, she’s given brilliant opera and recital performances throughout the Bay Area, with a special emphasis on the music of Donizetti and Rossini. This month, though, she returns to Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall with a Cal Performances program titled “Songpl...
Jon & Vinny’s Started a “Club” and Brentwood Is Going Nuts
Since opening in late January, Jon & Vinny’s Brentwood has become one of the toughest reservations in town. This is unsurprising, perhaps, given the enduring crowds at the original Jon & Vinny’s on Fairfax (go ahead, try to book a table after 4 p.m. anytime in the next month) coupled with the endless appetite that Brentwood residents have for price...
In ricordo di Elizabeth Messina
È deceduta a Brooklyn Elizabeth Giovanna Messina. Elizabeth è stata una psicologa clinica praticante a New York per oltre 30 anni. Ha fondato il Italian-American Psychological Symposium, era assistente professoressa aggiunta di psicologia alla Fordham University e membro di facoltà in Psichiatria al Lenox Hill Hospital. È stata vicepresidente della...
Italy and DC public schools sign agreement to develop italian language programs in the nation’s capital
The Embassy of Italy brings more Italian language to Washington DC public schools. A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) between Italy and the District of Columbia was finalized today during a ceremony hosted by the Embassy with the leadership of the DC Public Schools (DCPS) administration, including Maggie White, Deputy Chief of Inner Core, and...
Hank's Pasta Bar for exquisite Italian food in old town Alexandria
From wine dinners to happy hour, Hank’s Pasta Bar has something for everyone. It is located on the north side of Old Town Alexandria, just minutes from D.C. I sat down with Massimo Giannetti, the General Manager, and Chef Thomas Palmer to discuss the overall concept for Hank’s Pasta Bar. “We’re known for our fresh pasta and Italian dishes,” Chef T...
Stunning Narcissus fresco uncovered at Pompeii
A stunning fresco depicting Narcissus looking at himself in the mirror has been uncovered during new excavations at Pompeii, the interim director of the archaeological site, Alfonsina Russo, announced on Thursday. The discovery was made during a dig at the Regio V section of the ancient Roman city and comes just months after the unearthing of anoth...
Leo Politi's Los Angeles: works of love and protest
Fifty years ago, Los Angeles-based Italian American artist Leo Politiquestioned the the notion of "progress" "achieved" at the expense of the destruction of communities and history. Although primarily recognized as an award-winning children's book author and illustrator, Politi spent decades chronicling the city's diverse enclaves and captured its...
Celebrate Olio e Aceto at Your Local Eataly
In Italy, nearly every kitchen is stocked with not just one set of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar — but two, or even three. Why? We like to use the Italian staples in different ways, from sizzling up chopped onions to drizzling over roasted veggies. From February 18 to March 3, join us as we celebrate these two beloved staples with co...
Internazionalizzazione: Console Usa, pronti a collaborazione
"Promuovere gli scambi commerciali è da sempre uno dei principali obiettivi della missione diplomatica americana in Italia. È stato così fin dal nascere del nostro Consolato di Napoli nel 1796. Oggi i rapporti economici tra i nostri due Paesi sono migliorati molto e le esportazioni italiane verso gli Usa ammontano a circa 36 miliardi di euro". Così...
When an impulse pays off
In the fall of 2012, I saw the promo on PBS and it looked pretty interesting. It was for an upcoming documentary, “Paesani: Italian Culture in Northeast Pennsylvania” which would air on Saturday evening. Being a grandson of 4 Italian immigrants, I naturally had an interest in the subject so I decided to give it a shot. The program was a joy! It...
Breakthrough in AIDS treatment: made in Italy vaccine breaks down 90% of the HIV virus
It may not do away with the HIV-virus entirely, but the Italian discovery of the Tat protein “brings us closer to the eradication of the virus and promises to improve the lives of millions of patients,” says Barbara Ensoli, researcher of Higher Institute of Health (ISS) that discovered the protein vaccine more than 20 years ago. The discovery reach...