Febal Casa Opens Trio of U.S. Locations
ebal Casa, a renowned Italian home furnishings brand, has announced its entrance into the U.S. with the openings of a flagship showroom in Miami’s MiMo district, as well as locations in Scottsdale, AZ and Orange County, CA. Founded in 1959, and part of the Colombini Group, Febal Casa offers furnishing solutions for the entire home, including kitche...
Italian immigrant tailor, 90, to dress Vance at inauguration
A 90-year-old Italian immigrant tailor will dress Vice President J.D. Vance for Donald Trump's second inauguration as American president on Monday. The suits, shirts and ties to be worn by Vance at the inauguration ceremonies were hand-made in the Cincinatti shop founded by Romualdo Pelli, who immigrated from Italy in the 1960s. Vance has been a lo...
Adriana Trigiani previews her next novel, 'The View from Lake Como'
Adriana Trigiani’s next novel, “The View from Lake Como,” is for anyone with “eldest daughter syndrome.” In the book, Jess Baratta moves into her parents’ basement after getting divorced from too good to be true husband. While there, she snaps back into her role as a dutiful daughter — but it’s not working for her anymore. “In order to find herself...
Who is Christopher Macchio? Meet the opera tenor singing the national anthem at the inauguration
Opera tenor Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem at the President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration before a much smaller crowd than he was expecting, a letdown with a silver lining. The ceremony Monday has been moved indoors because temperatures are set to plummet and make it the coldest Inauguration Day in 40 years. The Capitol Rotun...
Italy's Meloni to attend Trump inauguration, officials say
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, officials from her office said on Friday, in a trip that should further strengthen her ties with the U.S. leader. Meloni paid a flying visit to Trump earlier this month at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, winning praise from the incoming p...
Destination Calcio brings Italy’s competitive Serie b live to US audiences for free until 2027
Italian football is experiencing a resurgence, with Serie B at the forefront as a crucible of talent and competition. Destination Calcio, the brand new Italian football media venture, has secured exclusive broadcast rights to stream Serie B matches live in the United States. Three live games a week will be shown for free with English commentary sta...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 353 Mike D’Amore’s Journey in Preserving Culture and Community
Mike D’Amore shares his journey of embracing his Italian heritage with stories that remind us of the beauty and strength in cultural traditions. His experiences growing up in Rome, New York, and active participation in groups like Sons of Italy provide a window into the efforts to keep Italian culture alive in America. From the heartwarming tales...
Sylvester Stallone Appointed Hollywood Ambassador by Donald Trump
In a surprising announcement, President-elect Donald Trump has named Sylvester Stallone as one of his "Special Ambassadors" to Hollywood. The move aims to restore the American film industry to its former glory and boost its economic and cultural impact. Stallone, known worldwide for his roles in iconic film franchises like Rocky and Rambo, is expec...
Andrea Bocelli’s ‘Amore’ Gets Limited Edition Reissue
Amore, the romantic 2006 album from Andrea Bocelli, is coming back as a limited edition reissue. The 2xLP repressing will be out on transparent red vinyl on Feb. 7, just in time for Valentine’s Day. On Amore, the famed Italian tenor sings about love in three romance languages: Italian, Spanish, and French. The tracklist is dotted with classics like...
Why ‘My Brilliant Friend’ Resonates Beyond Italy
HOW IS IT THAT a person (me) born and raised in America could respond so viscerally to My Brilliant Friend, an Italian drama series (which recently wrapped its final season on HBO and streaming on Max) about the tortuous, lifelong relationship between two women raised in a suburb of Naples? We are all motivated by similar impulses: love, jealousy,...
NIAF's Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery 2025
In an action-packed all-expenses paid journey exploring UNESCO sites, local hotspots and breath-taking landscapes. Travel with Italian American peers while being introduced to the vibrant culture, mouth-watering cuisine and fascinating history that puts one’s Italian American heritage into a life-changing context that was never realized before. Eli...
‘Serie A Calcio in the community’ program bolstered by Street Soccer USA partnership renewal
Lega Serie A USA announced the renewal of its community partnership with Street Soccer USA, a non-profit organization that fights poverty and strengthens communities through soccer across the US. The partnership serves as a cornerstone for ‘Serie A Calcio in the Community’, a program dedicated to fostering positive social impact and empowering youn...