We Must Expand Italian American Education in Schools
Dear Friends, I was fortunate to meet with Governor Kathy Hochul Monday and discuss issues that concern our community. I briefed her on our agenda of top legislative initiatives for 2023 in Albany. I advised the Governor of our strong support for her plan to create more charter schools. We propose developing the first-ever Italian Language Academy...
8 Types of Italian Coffees, Explained
Ordering coffee in Italy isn’t as simple as queueing up at your local Starbucks. First, Italians are unfamiliar with the concept of a queue. And second, it is always cheaper (and the Italian way) to order your coffee at the bar and drink it standing up. There likely isn’t a menu of the coffee drinks available anywhere to be found and though Starbuc...
Andrea Bocelli's goosebump-inducing Amazing Grace performance in New York’s Times Square
Andrea Bocelli has had a very busy festive season promoting his A Family Christmas album with his children Matteo and Virginia Bocelli. They even starred in an accompanying TV movie together, which they're following up this Easter with The Journey. The Italian maestro has been promoting the new music special which will play exclusively in US movie...
Campobasso: Exploring the Hidden Treasures of Italy
Italy is a country that never fails to impress. From the magnificent art and architecture of Rome to the beautiful canals of Venice, there are plenty of places to explore in this stunning country. However, if you’re looking for something different, something off the beaten path, you should definitely consider a visit to Campobasso. Nestled in the M...
WWII combat veteran from Bayfield celebrates his 100th birthday
One hundred years ago, Prohibition was repealed – construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge – the first drive-in movie theater in the United States opened – and WWII veteran Herman Todeschi of Bayfield was born in the four-cabin hamlet of Cold Creek. The nearly lifelong resident of Durango and Silverton will celebrate the century mark Sunday wit...
Cultural tourism: 70% of visitors concentrate on 1% of Italy's territory
In 2019, the problem was much the same. Seventy percent of the 115.2 million foreign cultural vacation presences in Italian art cities in 2019 are concentrated in nine cities: Rome 28.3 percent, Venice 15.8 percent, Florence 10.7 percent, Milan 6.1 percent, Naples 4.5 percent, Palermo 1.7 percent, Verona 1.3 percent, Catania 1.3 percent and Pisa 1....
Amarillo Opera brings a western twist to a timeless tragedy with Verdi's 'Rigoletto'
The Amarillo Opera is putting a western twist on a classic tale including love, fate, revenge and the abuse of power in Verdi's "Rigoletto," set to be performed in the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts for one night only, on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. In the operatic story's traditional language of Italian, local and traveling musicians...
10 Most Breathtaking Destinations in North Italy to Visit
The geographical diversity of North Italy is its most outstanding feature. It has a sun-drenched Riviera and Adriatic coastal areas contrasting with Alpine Alps and glacial lakes. Many local delicacies and cultural gems are there in the towns. Italy Northern cities include some of the country’s wealthiest counties and are a top location for premium...
CINEMA ITALY MIAMI is back! Save the dates April 21-24, 2023
We are thrilled to announce that CINEMA ITALY Miami is coming back with the 19th edition! SAVE THE DATES and join us April 21 to the 24, 2023. This year's festival will take place at the historical O Cinema South Beach. This will be a special edition, still adapted to the current circumstances, we will not have an Opening or Closing event this year...
Scholarships for students of Italian descent
Scholarships are available for students of Italian descent (including those without an Italian passport) who enroll in a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree program at Luiss University in the Management, Business, Marketing, Finance, International Relations, Law, Innovation and Sustainability areas. In the heart of Rome, Italy, Luiss University sp...
Negronis Are ‘Quintessential’ Italian Aperitif
Like the Italian food scene in New Jersey, the world of Italian cocktails is vast and varied. It includes specialty wines and spirits, such as amaro, vermouth, prosecco and limoncello, which are usually categorized as aperitivo (before a meal) or digestivo (to aid digestion). Variations on the Aperol spritz, which gets its name from the zesty, oran...
Recital di Primavera - 2023 Spring Concert
Friday, April 21 · 6:30 - 8pm PDT. Broadway Performance Hall 1625 Broadway Seattle, WA. Milan's Mauro Bonfanti will join us to sing for one night only, accompanied by pianist Lorenzo Marasso, to perform an operatic Spring Recital. Mauro is a renowned baritone and singing teacher that has debuted over 40 operatic roles in 12 countries around the wor...