Italy @ BIO 2013 Chicago - State of the Industry Report
THE BIOTECH SECTOR IN ITALY: A GROWING AND PROMISING REALITY Vigorous growth and an excellent innovation capacity. These are the principal characteristics of the Italian biotech sector. In view of the tender age of this industry such characteristics are, in some respects, very surprising. Thanks to them, Italy has managed to meet a challenge that...
First Look: Vino Veritas Winery Wine Bar
by Jason Beudert Anthony Nunes has been dreaming about opening an Italian-themed wine bar since he was in high school. Don't believe him? Next to his name in the 1986 North High School yearbook reads the following passage: "Future plans: own an Italian restaurant." But that dream would have to wait 20-plus years while Nunes pursue...
Alegretti's Bakery preps for St. Joseph's Day rush
It's early on a Thursday morning in March, and Alegretti's Bakery in Norridge is slammed with customers waiting eagerly in line to order the bakery's locally-famous pastries, doughnuts, and cookies before they run out for the day. Alegretti's, first opened in 1947 by Tony Alegretti at the same Norridge strip mall where it still stands toda...
Benvenuti in Italia, an Intensive Conversation in Italian
Insieme a Chicago will offer the unique opportunity to practice Italian for all of those who are interested in improving their conversational skills. On April 25, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Italian language school will feature an Italian course designed to practice everyday talks. Participants will have the opportunity to speak in Italian...
Little Italy Non-Profits Unite to Provide Excellence in Education and Community Service
by Paul Sciria The Alta House and Cleveland Montessori Board leadership have announced a partnership between the two organizations to create the Cleveland Montessori at Alta House, a joint collaboration that will significantly and positively impact the Little Italy community for generations to come. The combined efforts will inclu...
Chicago-based bakery East Balt aims to use 100% of Italian crop for McDonald’s buns in Italy
by Ilaria Visentini Every year, the Bomporto (Modena) plant of Chicago-based bakery East Balt processes 14,000 tons of wheat, 60% of which come from local crops. The wheat then gets turned into some 200 million sandwiches served by McDonald's in their 520 restaurants throughout Italy. "Our goal is now to take that 60% up to 100% a...
Spring Italian Film Festival
Dear Friends, Our Film Festival is off to a spectacular start. Last week's offering drew a record crowd. The infectious laughter of the audience multiplied the enjoyment of the attendees and reminded us all what "going to the movies" is all about. Join us for 3 additional delightful evenings; Fridays April 26, May 17 and May 24 as the festival con...
Review: Matteo Fedeli: “A Stradivari for the People” at Reinberger Chamber Hall (April 28) by Guytano Parks
Cleveland's Severance Hall was included in the eight-city American tour of the Antonio Stradivari 1726 "Ex Adams Collection" violin played by Matteo Fedeli with pianist Andrea Carcano. Presented by The Consulate of Italy in Detroit commemorating the Year of Italian Culture in the USA 2013, the program of short pieces served well to show off the ric...
Casa Italia Soccer League
Casa Italia started a Soccer League on June 4, 2013. If you are interested in participating, please see the information below and contact Frank DeCicco at [email protected] or visit the website for more details.
Mario Batali wants you to have your "holy jeez!" moment
by Michael Gebert Mario Batali may be the most celebrated Italian restaurant chef in America at the moment. He's unquestionably the most recognizable—imposingly big, bookended by orange hair at one end and his trademark orange clogs at the other end, equally trademark vest in between. Having established his image visually, not to...
Midwest tryouts; Chicago, IL on My 10, 2014
Boy and girl track and field athletes ages 11-13 with Italian backgrounds will be nominated for selection to the ITALIAN NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (CONI) USA Youth Olympic Team based on performance at one of the U.S. regional CONI USA Youth selection tryouts in the U.S. East and West Coasts and Midwest. REGISTER HERE! The Midwest tryouts...
Memorial Stadium Prepares To Host Popular Italian Opera
Instead of the usual sound of cheering fans and cannon fire...you can expect to hear tenors and classical music playing at Indiana University's Memorial Stadium tonight. The Jacobs School of Music and IU Athletics are partnering up to bring the Italian opera "La Boheme" to the field as part of their new "Opera in the End Zone" series. &nb...