Were You Always an Italian? Maria Laurino on History, Identity, and Stereotypes
by Dolores Alfieri In this episode of The Italian American Podcast, we speak to author Maria Laurino, who has written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, and whose essays are widely anthologized. Her first memoir, Were You Always an Italian?, (W.W. Norton, 2000) was a national bestseller and explored the issue of ethni...
Talk of the Times: UNICO Scranton Charity Ball
by Patrice Wilding Q: Is there a theme to this year's event? A: Our evening is dedicated to the UNICAN of the Year for UNICO Scranton Chapter. This year, we honor Dr. Albert F. Giallorenzi, retired oral surgeon. Q: Tell us a little about this year's honoree. A: Dr. Giallorenzi is a well-known dental professional who just re...
Firenze, a tu per tu con il David: l'opera di Michelangelo come non l'avete mai vista
A tu per tu col David, da una inedita prospettiva. Alla ricerca di particolari poco noti, di dettagli che, dal basso, sfuggono all'occhio umano. L'opera di Michelangelo nella Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze come non è mai stata vista prima: fotografata dai ponteggi messi a disposizione durante la presentazione del rinnovo della convenzione annua...
Italian Festival of Arizona: La dolce vita at Scottsdale Waterfront, March 19-20
A backdrop of canals, outdoor dining, authentic Italian food and classic and contemporary Italian entertainment create a Venetian ambiance in Scottsdale during the annual Italian festival. In its third year, the Italian Festival of Arizona will take place on March 19 and 20 at the Scottsdale Waterfront. The event is organized by the I...
Staten Island mother opens real estate law firm
Growing up in an Italian family, Kristin Palmeri says arguing and having a conversation were often confused. "Whether it was arguing about who in the family was the best cook or whether the Mets or the Yankees were the best New York baseball team, arguing was a skill that we developed early on in life," she said. While Palmeri initial...
Fresco Finito, New Eating Establishment Owners
After 30 years of providing Utahns with some of the best Italian-inspired cuisine in the state, as well as one of the most inviting settings in which to enjoy it, Fresco Italian Cafe (1513 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City) has closed its doors. According to Fresco co-owner Mikel Trapp, there wasn't any drama involved. He and his longtime busin...
ISSNAF President, Vito Campese, makes a plea to Italian-Americans
"Italian-Americans across the United States, please help out!" This is the bare-bones message from Vito M. Campese, who ranks among the most prominent nephrologists in the field and is current President of the Italian Scientists and Scholars of North America Foundation (ISSNAF). Campese, who was also one of the founding members of the foun...
NOIAW Founder & Chair Emerita, Dr. Aileen R. Sirey, Appears on We The Italians Panel
Aileen Riotto Sirey, Ph.D., NOIAW Founder and Chair Emerita, appeared on a panel at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute on May 3, 2016 as part of a presentation on the new book We The Italians: Two Countries, One Heart, by author Umberto Mucci. Other panelists included Cav. Anthony J. Tamburri, Dean of the John D. Calandra Inst...
Columbian Club goes to bat for Miseracordia
The Columbian Club of Chicago will host a Sunday brunch at 10 a.m. on June 26 at Miseracordia Home Chicago. The event will feature a performance by Miseracordia's own group, The Heartbreakers, and raise funds to benefit the home's more than 600 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Proceeds from a split-the-pot will b...
"Best Gelato in America" Now Available for Franchising
Morano Gelato, called "the best gelato in America" by Forbes, announced the launch of its franchise system. Morano Gelato is seeking franchisees to serve its products nationwide, modeled after the success of the company's New England shops. Morano Gelato founder Morgan Morano has spent 15 years in the food industry and the past seven years...
Robert Benedetto: Italian of the Week
When people hear the name Benedetto, beautiful and priceless guitars come to mind. The man behind the brand is Robert "Bob" Benedetto, born on October 22, 1946, in the Bronx, New York. He was born into a family of musicians and builders. When he was 22 years old, Bob decided to try his hand at building an archtop jazz guitar. Archtops are...
PIB and Italian Consulate to Host Sailing Championship
Beginning on June 27, Professionisti Italiani a Boston will host two Italian students from the nonprofit sailing school "Scuola Vela Mascalzone Latino;" the teenagers will visit Boston, discuss motivational personal stories with local Italian professionals, and compete against young sailors from renowned Boston sailing clubs. On July 2, PIB and the...