Italian cinema: a forgotten art form
Italian cinema: not an area of cinema many of us English-speakers are familiar with. With the power to influence some of the most important and famous directors in Hollywood, Italian cinema is an underrated genre that deserves more recognition on the global stage. Luca Colliva reflects on his personal experience with Italian cinema. Friday nights i...
The Historic Restaurant In New Hampshire Where You Can Still Experience The Italian Old Country
There’s nothing better than home-cooked food, and there’s probably no country in the world that better exemplifies this than Italy. Families and communities have gathered around fine cooking for ages. Plus, the tastes are so exquisite! Traveling to Italy itself may be out of the budget for some, but fortunately, you can visit the tastes of Italy ri...
Kansas City’s oldest St. Joseph Table tradition makes its grand, cookie-filled return
The Feast of St. Joseph, on March 19, is a major celebration for Italian Catholics in Kansas City. Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Columbus Park lays claim to the city's original “St. Joseph Table," with volunteers spending weeks baking 30,000 homemade cookies. Ahead of St. Joseph’s Day, the pews at Holy Rosary Catholic Church are already filled — b...
Ferrari’s Big Breakthrough on the Roma Spider Is a Canvas Folding Roof
On most occasions, a new Ferrari launching is a pretty big deal. Think back to the premiere of the groundbreaking LaFerrari, the hybrid SF90 Stradale and last year’s Purosangue SUV — all important moments in their time. Now, the Italian outfit has unveiled another new model, but the biggest talking point is some fairly retro tech. Witness the Ferra...
School Committee in Wilmington debates keeping Columbus Day
The School Committee meeting brought debate and contention during their second reading of the 2023-2024 school year calendar last Wednesday night as they discussed changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day and changing the day before winter break to a full day of school. Superintendent Dr. Glenn Brand provided the committee with a range of e...
The Passionate Rhythms of Italian Dance
When it comes to dance, Italy is a country that has a rich and diverse cultural heritage. From the traditional folk dances of the countryside to the elegant ballroom dances of the cities, Italian dance is a celebration of life, passion, and romance. One of the most iconic dances of Italy is the Tarantella. This fast-paced, lively dance is said to h...
Italian Entry in the Swallow's Day Parade 2023
Cari Amici, it's time to show your Italian pride by being a part of our Italian entry ! Saturday, March 25th is the 63rd Annual Swallow's Day Parade. We have represented bella Italia since 2007 in this parade and will once again walk proudly carrying the 20 regional flags of Italy, singing Italian songs and waving to the 30,000 people along the par...
BellaBrava, a popular Italian brunch spot, expanding with a new Lutz location
BellaBrava first opened in the heart of downtown St. Pete more than a decade ago. It recently expanded to the booming Midtown Tampa neighborhood, and now the owners are ready to introduce the region to a third brick-and-mortar. The new BellaBrava will join The Hub at Bexley in the fall of 2023. “We are so excited to announce that we are opening our...
Colomba Easter Bread: A Sweet Indulgence
On Easter Day, you’ll likely find Colomba Easter Bread (Pane di Pasqua) at dinner tables all over Italy, from north to south. The bread is one of the first signs that spring has arrived. And despite most offices and retail shops closing up for the public holiday, bakeries remain open on Easter morning in Italy so customers can purchase this Italian...
Bocce & Picnic Tournament for families in New York
The Italian National Olympic Committee in the USA (Coni USA) and the Committee of Italian Abroad in NY (Com.It.Es NY) have announced the second Bocce & Picnic Tournament for families of the Italian, Italian-American communities and all citizens who love the Italian language and culture. The Tournament takes place on the bocce courts in the Pelham...
Rome In April: Your Guide To Exploring The Eternal City In Springtime
April is a great time to visit Rome. With the warm spring weather, the city (literally!) blooms and comes alive. Here are the top tips for making the most of your trip to the Eternal City. The weather is pleasant, the city is radiant and in full bloom and bustling with various events and festivals, so there are plenty of things to see and do! It is...
Mediacom founder Rocco Commisso to be featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes segment “Only in America”
This Sunday at 7:00 p.m., CBS’s 60 Minutes television news program will feature Rocco B. Commisso, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Orange County headquartered Mediacom Communications Corporation in a segment entitled “Only in America.” Commisso is one of the most successful Italian immigrant entrepreneurs in the nation’s history, and his story will b...