Ita 3040 Online Business Italian
This 8-week fully ONLINE course will provide students with a background in business Italian at the intermediate level. Students will: Gain a foundation in the vocabulary used in the business world, Write business correspondence in Italian, Learn through interactive lessons with local Italian entrepreneurs, Better understand the culture of...
Antonio's Cucina Italiana's Anthony Rugiero Featured as Speaker
Anthony Rugiero is proud to be part of a first generation Italian American family that values fundamental beliefs taught by his parents, Antonio Sr. and Enrica (Rita) Rugiero. He understands the value of hard work and commitment. In 2008, after the passing of his father, Anthony took over as president of the original Roman Village Cucina Italiana i...
A Chicago la II edizione dell'Italian Food & Wine Expo
Italian Food & Wine Expo è l'unica fiera negli Stati Uniti interamente dedicata alla cucina italiana di alta qualità e al vino. Organizzato dalla Camera di Commercio Italiana Americana di Chicago, in collaborazione con ItalianExpo.us, l'evento offre alle aziende italiane l'occasione di trovare qualificati partner americani, e, a compratori ame...
Genealogy Department Consultations
1 On 1 Genealogy Consultation The Casa Italia Genealogy Department is now offering one on one genealogy assistance in our library on select Mondays. We are not only assisting with Italian research, but any ethnic background. Terri O'Connell is providing consultation on a few dates and specializes in Irish research and also Germans and Russians in...
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...
