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Visiting Instructor of Italian, 2015-16. One year appointment with possibility of renewal to teach five sections of beginning and/or intermediate Italian. Other responsibilities include participation in co-curricular course related activities such as the Italian Table and Film Series.   Requirements: Master's degree, ABD or PhD; fluency in I...

Just the name – "Louie's" – conjures up warmth and conviviality and that's just the feeling James Woodhouse and R.J. Joyce, the restaurateurs behind their new rustic Italian restaurant expected to open in the city in early May hope to get across. "It's all about a warm style of dining, heartwarming food, not pretentious," Woodhouse said. &nbs...

by Raeleen D'Agostino Mautner   Among the many guests I have been blessed to interview on THE ITALIAN ART OF LIVING WELL (www.wnhu.net) Micheal Castaldo is perhaps among the most memorable.   Some time ago, I had chosen one of this artist's hit songs, "Calabrisella Mia", as the theme for my program, for the same reason I recently insi...

Each year, the world's most beloved movie stars and burgeoning filmmakers flock to France for the Cannes International Film Festival. The festival has become one of the most highly regarded showcases for every genre of excellence in film across the globe.   Tampa will be represented at Cannes this year, thanks to the work of University of Ta...

The breast cancer treatment has changed dramatically over the recent years. It started out with surgeons doing radical mastectomy. Now the surgeons do partial operations removing the tumor and using radiation on the part of the breast which can be administrated in the operating room with electrons.   Dr. Gardner has developed the advanced me...

by Jim Davis Marino Brothers, a popular eatery and deli in North View for over two decades, is moving to Glen Elk. The establishment best known for its sausage and sandwiches outgrew its West Virginia Avenue location a few years ago, owners Jimmy and Frank Marino said. "Rather than expand over there, this building came open," Jimmy Marino sa...

by Catherine Accardi   This article is part one of two parts. Part one investigates the ancient game of Bocce throughout the ages and part two, which will appear in the next issue of the L'Italo Americano newspaper, will explore the modern-day game, where to play, and how to lean to play the Italian way.   My father played bocce ball...

by Ryan Edwards   Mario's Italian Restaurant has become a landmark in the Village of Lake George since first opening its doors in 1954. Now, still owned by the same family 61 years later, Mario's has been recognized by Village officials as the recipient of the first ever "Business of the Year" award.   The award is not only a ref...

After the huge success of the last three years, the CIC have been approached again by the Columbus Clippers and asked if we would be interested in hosting the fourth annual Italian Heritage Night at Huntington Park this summer.   With our desire to raise the profile of Italians in the Columbus community, foster camaraderie between Italians i...

La Moto Washington, located in the heart of Arlington, and a short walk from the Clarendon Metro, is the official flagship store for Vespa, Piaggio, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi. Whether you are new to riding, or simply want to add utility and excitement to your morning commute, La Moto Washington has a vehicle to suit your riding level and interest...

Six victims of a shipwreck in which an estimated 800 fleeing people drowned in the Mediterranean were buried in Italy on Thursday (July 9), nearly three months after their deaths. The bodies were recovered by the Italian navy from the wreck around 380 metres below sea level.   The six wooden coffins were lowered into graves in the community...

By Karen Brooks   While other food businesses are scrambling for media coverage, Sandro Paolini is too busy actually crafting his goods to field a phone interview about his new gelateria: "I can't talk. I must go. The gelato is making!!" Click. Never has getting hung up on felt more inspired.   Here's the deal. The day before, I had r...