Continuing Mother Cabrini’s Legacy in New York
One hundred thirty years ago, on March 31, 1889, a humble Italian nun was greeted upon her arrival in New York by the unpleasant news that her accommodations were not ready and her plans to establish an orphanage were in danger of being scrapped. Despite obstacles and opposition, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini and the seven nuns who arrived with her...
Maserati: Meet Dr Adolfo Orsi Jnr, automotive royalty
Imagine being 10 years old and your after-school activities include taking notes while riding shotgun at 180km/h through the streets of Modena in a brand-new, fresh off the assembly line Maserati. Sounds implausible, but that’s exactly how Dr Adolfo Orsi Jnr spent his formative years in Italy. “I was lucky because my house was not far from the fact...
Eataly at Park MGM announces retail discount for Nevada locals
Eataly at Park MGM is setting up retail and industry group discounts through 2019, a spokesperson said Monday. The Italian emporium will give a 10% discount on retail, non-menu items in the marketplace, wine shop and Cucina del Mercato for the rest of the year, according to a statement. It's also offering discounts to hospitality industry groups th...
Senator Anthony J. Portantino Awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor
On Saturday, California State Senator Anthony J. Portantino, who represents Pasadena in Sacramento, was awarded with the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award by the Ellis Island Honor Society. He joined 92 awardees from around the county “whose accomplishments in their field and inspired service to our nation are worthy of commendation.” S...
Portland Opera Presents Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
Portland Opera is thrilled to bring its production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville to the stage this June. Considered one of the greatest comic operas of all time, Rossini's opera tells the story of the Count Almaviva, who has fallen for the charming Rosina, and enlists the help of the town barber Figaro to assist in winning her affect...
The true story of Amatrice’s Amatriciana
The tragedy of central Italy’s earthquake brought attention to the small town of Amatrice: once one of the “Borghi più Belli d’Italia“, very little of it remains today. Before, Amatrice was mostly known for another reason: being the hometown of one of the country’s most famous dishes, pasta all’Amatriciana. So much is it associated to the town, it...
Francis Ford Coppola: How Winning Cannes 40 Years Ago Saved ‘Apocalypse Now,’ Making ‘Megalopolis’
He was one of the defining voices of the auteur ’70s, having made some of the greatest and most ambitious films ever attempted. The films included The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now and The Conversation. His penchant for risking himself personally to make those films, and the fortunes he won and lost along the way, makes him the quintessential d...
Ancora stereotipi offensivi degli Italiani negli USA: Arcobelli (CTIM-CGIE) contro “WENDYS”)
Una pubblicità “inappropriata e offensiva” torna a colpire la comunità italiana negli Usa. A denunciarlo oggi è Vincenzo Arcobelli, presidente del Ctim e consigliere del Cgie, che ha scritto alla catena di ristorazione “Wendys” che, spiega, “ha utilizzato in maniera negativa gli stereotipi italo americani etichettati come mafiosi, durante la pubbli...
Always Homemade, Always in the Family—Long Live Sunday Supper
Sunday dinners were always special events for Italian-American families. Pasta was usually the norm. For Mamma, the day began before breakfast “che aveva già cominciato a preparare la salsa,” banging her wooden spoon around the tomato sauce, and stretching the pasta dough in preparation for the “tagliatelle, orecchiette, cavatelli, or ravioli.” The...
Fabrizio awarded Black & Gold scholarship; MHS seniors receive $2.6 million total
Anthony Fabrizio received the Black & Gold Communications Scholarship presented by the McAlester News-Capital during the McAlester High School’s senior assembly Monday at S. Arch Auditorium — where MHS seniors were awarded about $2.6 million in scholarships. The McAlester High School senior was a member of McAlester’s student publication, which is...
Emilia-Romagna: The Foodie Capital of Italy
Emilia-Romagna is considered one of the richest gastronomic and winemaking regions of Italy. It is commonly known for its egg and filled pastas made with soft wheat flour as well as for balsamic vinegars and cheeses. On the occasion of Los Angeles Times Food Bowl, experience the wine and food of the Emilia-Romagna region during an event led by Giam...
Antipasti Is One of the Best Parts of Italian Food, But No One Talks About It
There’s nothing I don’t love about Italian food—let’s just get that out of the way. But I think, whether it’s bowls of handmade pasta or pistachio-dipped cannoli, what most people really fall for about Italy is the country’s signature effortless and communal way of cooking, serving, and eating. Cooks in Italy seem to be born knowing the secrets to...