The architect transforming cities into 'vertical forests'
Architect Stefano Boeri has always been obsessed with trees. The Italian traces his fascination back to a novel he read as a child, "Il Barone Rampante" ("The Baron in the Trees"), in which a young boy climbs up into a world of trees and vows to never to return. "I think trees are individuals," Boeri said in a phone interview. "Each has its own evo...
New Jersey native shares tradition of lasagna at Thanksgiving
When Nicole Monanian spent her first Thanksgiving in South Dakota, she took lasagna to the potluck Friendsgiving. “They definitely thought it was pretty weird,” said Monanian, head coach of the Northern State University swimming team. She has spent the last two Thanksgivings with a local family, and while they weren’t so sure about it in 2016, they...
The Lives of Filippo Mazzei and Louis Palma Di Cesnola
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Leatherby Libraries B3 - Center for American War Letters, lower level. One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866. Free to attend, open to general public. The Mentoris Project along with the Chapman University Leatherby Libraries and the Italian Studies Program present: The Lives of Filippo Mazzei and Louis...
Lyric Opera triumphs in dazzling revival of ‘Il trovatore’
Celebrated Italian tenor Enrico Caruso once famously said that all that was needed for Giuseppe Verdi’s “Il trovatore” to excel were the four greatest singers in the world. Lyric Opera of Chicago might not have fully delivered on that near-impossible formula in the second revival of the company’s 2006-07 co-production of the beloved Italian melodra...
Already-Acclaimed Meatballs Star at Forthcoming North End Restaurant
Nick Frattaroli’s North End empire grows by one next month with the opening of Tony & Elaine’s (111 N. Washington St., Boston), most likely debuting a few days before Christmas. After a ramp-up in restaurants that started in 2013 with the opening of Ward 8 (90 N. Washington St.) and continued with both North Square Oyster (5 North Sq.) and Bodega C...
Italian Jews and World War II: the amazing story of how Southern Italians saved 4,000 Jews
Sunday, December 2, 2018. 10:15 AM. ISAAC M. WISE TEMPLE - 8329 RIDGE ROAD - CINCINNATI, OH 45236. RSVP: LISA SHUSTERMAN, 513.487.3055 or [email protected]. HORNSTEIN MEMORIAL LECTURESHIP. SPEAKER: RABBI BARBARA AIELLO. Rabbi Aiello will discuss the experience of Italian Jews during World War II, focusing on the southern region...
Italy defeats USMNT 1-0 to say arrivederci to 2018
The United States men’s national team closed out a forgettable 2018 with a low-energy 1-0 loss to an Italy squad made up of mostly reserves in an international friendly that was curiously played in Genk, Belgium on Tuesday evening. The Americans yielded a 94th minute stoppage-time winner to Matteo Politano who calmly slotted past exasperated USMNT...
Stefano Ricci Opens Flagship Boutique In The Miami Design District With Niccolò And Filippo Ricci
Italian luxury menswear designer Stefano Ricci opened its luxurious doors to Miami on Wednesday, November 7th, at its newest flagship boutique in the illustrious Miami Design District. The boutique was over two years in the making, and the final product is certainly a masterpiece. From dark Californian briar-root wood finishes and ultra-luxe pietra...
Mercato del Campo: Siena brings back to life the 1300s
On 1-2 December 2018, Siena will return to its origins for a weekend, bringing medieval customs and traditions back to life with the historical re-enactment of the “mercato grande” – the Tuscan city’s main marketplace at the time. Immersed in this Medieval atmosphere, Siena’s excellent culture, food and wine and craftsmanship will take center stage...
Italy's Orange Fiber Is Making Sustainable Vegan Silk Out of Citrus Fruit
The Future of Fashion Conference took place earlier this month in Los Angeles, showcasing new, innovative, sustainable, ethical, and animal-free textiles that may shape the future of fashion in the years to come. The conference is part of a new initiative launched by LA Textile, a major trade show that takes place on the west coast each year. The e...
Montalbano creates spiritual oasis
Richard Montalbano began collecting religious artifacts more than 40 years ago, enshrining them in a small chapel he built in his family’s furniture-making factory in Bellwood. Over the years, his collection grew to more than 360 statues and 375 relics, and when he closed his factory in 2000, a special chapel was built to house them in the Visitati...
«Big match di Serie A negli stadi USA entro un anno»
Quello di Charles Stillitano è un nome sconosciuto ai più. Eppure, l'avvocato italoamericano del New Jersey rappresenta una di quelle figure che, passo dopo passo, stanno contribuendo a cambiare il calcio per come lo abbiamo conosciuto, ben oltre i confini attuali. Nato e cresciuto negli Stati Uniti, ma figlio di emigrati da Gioia Tauro, Stillitano...