Slim and Italian group Proto to be chief shareholders of New York Times
Mexican magnate Carlos Slim and the Italian group Proto will be the principal shareholders of the U.S. daily The New York Times (NYT), sources at the Proto Organization told Efe. "This agreement for joint participation in 19 percent of NYT capital was taken yesterday in New York by Carlos Slim and Alessandro Proto (president of the group),...
For tasty northern Italian fare and old-school classics, Hugs
By John Golden Hugs Italian Restaurant, as its name might suggest, was an inviting and charming place to dine. Even though a few dishes were disappointing, the overall dining experience was enjoyable. The service was very attentive and gracious, and the décor, though fitted out in predictable Italianate kitsch, was bright and cheerful. Regarding...
Strad Fest LA brings eight Stradivari violins together
By Karen Wada The violins of Antonio Stradivari are revered for being not only superb instruments but works of art. "They combine this magical quality of sound with spectacular craftsmanship," says Margaret Batjer, concertmaster of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Each of these wooden wonders also possesses an individual, inner...
San Diego Cyclists Carry On Italian Tradition
When one hears of great cycling races, the first name that comes to mind is France's Tour de France, the legendary cycling race launched in 1903 that lasts 23 days and covers approximately 2,000 miles. What may be a little-known fact to the general public is that the Tour de France is one-third of a trio of the world's most prestigious cyc...
Italian art: Catacombs of Saints Peter and Marcellino
WTI Magazine #26 2014 Apr, 18Author : Enrico De Iulis Translation by: On 13 April the Catacombs of Saints Peter and Marcellino in Rome have been reopened to the public. This is really one of the best news that we could tell you, because the events of this funerary complex are very exciting and promise well for countless other archaeo...
Vineland couple, dating since 1933, celebrates 75 years of marriage
by Walter Perez It was on this date, April 29th, in 1939 that Clara and Julio Sbrana got married. And if you think that's impressive - they started dating in 1933! "I think it was about six years before we got hooked. Never let go. We're still holding on," Clara said. Actually there more than just holding on. On the...
Festa Italiana hosts Italian recipe contest
Festa Italiana invites home cooks to enter their favorite easy-to-prepare Italian recipes in the festival's inaugual Chef's Choice Recipe Contest. A committee will select the top five, and those participants will be asked to present their dish to a judging panel at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20 in the Cucina Showcase at Festa Italiana. The panel includes...
Cooking Italian classics: Giuliano Bugialli to teach weekend classes in Grass Valley
Are you passionate about Italian foods? Would you like to expand your repertoire? Improve some cooking skills? Then this is your chance. In conjunction with the second annual Little Italy Pasta Sauce cook-off, Giuliano Bugialli will teach a class at Tess' Kitchen store, to be determined at a later date. Read more Source:&...
La Società cambia ma il destino migrante dell'uomo resta: presentato a Roma il Dizionario Enciclopedico delle Migrazioni Italiane nel Mondo
"Una vera e propria summa di un fenomeno che ha segnato indelebilmente la storia del nostro Paese". Così il presidente della Repubblica, Giorgio Napolitano, definisce il Dizionario Enciclopedico delle Migrazioni Italiane nel Mondo, presentato oggi a Roma. Il dizionario, edito SER ITALI Ateneo con la collaborazione della Fondazione Migrante...
Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen to open here
A Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen will open in August in the Spotsylvania Towne Centre food court. The new restaurant will serve crispy Neapolitan, thick Sicilian and stuffed-style pizza, as well as homemade pasta, authentic Italian entrées, salads and specialty items. Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen is one of five fast-casual restaurant bran...
A Voice Of Velvet And Bronze: Carlo Bergonzi At 90
Carlo Bergonzi endures. Not only is the Italian tenor approaching his 90th birthday (on July 13) but for decades he sang with tireless warmth and precision, representing a certain old school approach to carefully cultivating one's vocal resources. Bergonzi may not have been as loud or intimidating as his Italian rivals (especially Mario de...
Selinunte Jazz Festival
Con l'estate che tarda partire ma con la voglia in petto di rincorrere quello scorcio di vacanza che è più forte di qualsiasi maestrale che spira all'orizzonte, ritorna a grande richiesta, dopo due anni di silenzio, il SELINUNTE JAZZ FESTIVAL. Uno splendido connubio di arti, visive ed uditive, in cui protagonisti sono la musica e...