Dad Makes Pastiera for Easter
by Ed Iannucilli This is one of my favorite Easter stories.... On Holy Saturday he wore a mopine...a dishcloth tucked in his belt while he scurried about the kitchen on an Easter pilgrimage; cooking pastiera, the traditional Easter rice pie. Dad found his recipe years before and wrote it on a 3×5 card, as if he had invented it. I...
Paid summer internship opportunity at the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles
The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles seeks one, qualified undergraduate student, preferably inthe fields of History, Art History, Education, Social Science, Urban Planning, Museum Studies and otherrelevant areas of study, to serve as a summer intern funded by the Getty Grant Program. ABOUT THE ITALIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES (IAMLA)It...
Bard announces festival lineup, with focus on Puccini
Giacomo Puccini, the man behind "Tosca," "La Boheme" and other beloved works in the opera repertoire, will be the first-ever Italian composer to be showcased in the Bard Music Festival at Bard College in Annandale-On-Hudson. Scheduled for Friday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 14, "Giacomo Puccini and His World" will include 11 concerts as w...
FSLC & Luce Cinecitta Announce 16th Edition of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Istituto Luce Cinecittà announce the complete lineup for Open Roads: New Italian Cinema, June 2-8. For 16 years, Open Roads has proudly offered North American audiences the most diverse and extensive lineup of contemporary Italian film available. As always, the series includes both commercial and inde...
Varricchio a New York spinge le nuove idee dell’Italia per l’America
By Stefano Vaccara Il nuovo ambasciatore italiano a Washington, Armando Varricchio, era questa settimana a New York per incontrare chi si deve conoscere nella città che non dorme mai. "Ho visto il sindaco Bill de Blasio, bellissima e calorosa accoglienza. Non ho ancora visto il governatore Andrew Cuomo, ci sarà presto l'occasione". ...
Beretta opens outlet store near Chicago
Famed gun maker Beretta opened a retail store at an outlet mall in Aurora, which is a suburb of Chicago. "We are excited to present our merchandise to the discerning shoppers who visit this premium outlet shopping destination," said Patrick Mocorro, who manages commercial clothing and accessories for Beretta, in a statement Monday. The 2,...
I.A.C. To Announce 2016 Scholarships
The Italian American Celebration Honoring Christopher Columbus Committee is set to announce the recipients of the scholarship winners for 2016 at its annual fundraiser at St. James Church Hall. Organizers said the recipients will be selected by a scholarship committee, headed by Professor Dario Del Puppo of Trinity College, Hartford. ...
Studying (in) Italy: How Earning a Degree from a University in Rome Can Help You Land a Job After Graduation
WTI Magazine #80 2016 June 17Author : Author Translation by: Want to study abroad? You might expect that it's all about seeing world-class sites, learning from top professors, and building international friendships—and you wouldn't be wrong! But an important aspect of your experience abroad is how it will prepare you to succeed on th...
The Albuquerque Bocce Club announces its 16th annual birthday bash tournament
The Albuquerque Bocce Club celebrates its 16th year on Saturday, July 9 with a cash-prize tournament featuring great food and friendly competition. The place is 3804 Camino Capistrano NE in Albuquerque. Play starts at 10:00 AM, lunch is served at 1:00 PM with finals played around 4:30 PM. It's a 4-person team, single elimination tournament and ther...
Outside the Kitchen with Porta Napoli
Chef/Owners: Sandra and Roger Cappucci Residence: Mamaroneck Food Business: Porta Napoli, Harrison Growing up in Harrison, Roger Cappucci had several passions: pasta, meatballs, ragù, bread. And Sandra Manzella. The food, he adored from his grandmother's kitchen. Sandra he adored from afar. Acquainted through their large Italian American communi...
Olive Branch brings Mediterranean-Italian fine dining to Mount Dora
The Olive Branch Grille and Bar is one of the newest additions to the fine dining choices in downtown Mount Dora, offering authentic Mediterranean-Italian dishes under the leadership of Executive Chef Jerry Vejseli. Since its grand opening on New Year's Eve, the restaurant has become an attraction for lunch and dinner. "My wife, Karen, and...
RONNIE MARMO reminds L.A. why we love Italian New Yorkers so much!
Marilyn Monroe had one. Cindy Crawford has one. Madonna has one. Kirk Douglas has one. Joaquin Phoenix has one. 'The Mark' that makes them aesthetically perfect and forever Legends! Ronnie Marmo possesses a most ideal and rugged 'man-mark' just over his lip. It suits him well. He is naturally intense and when he sp...