A dedication to family and friends and the Italian-American community in Batavia is why James Saraceni was recognized on Wednesday night at Batavia Downs as the Paolo Busti Foundation's Italian-American of the Year. In his remarks, Saraceni spoke about his friends and family more than about himself and recalled the difficulties that immigrant Itali...
An island that couldnʼt be more island. Accessible but not completely, popular and crowded in the summer but also far from everything and the clamor of summer. Ponza is immersed in the Tyrrhenian Sea, small (just 7.5 sq km) yet large, the largest of the Pontine archipelago, which it embraces like the main crater of a great volcanic cone, which in f...
Italy is a land rich in history, art and breathtaking landscapes. Amidst this wonderful variety, there are some unique and fascinating locations that deserve to be discovered. This article will introduce you to 5 hidden treasures you absolutely must visit. The Castle of Sammezzano - FlorenceLocated near Leccio in the municipality of Reggello in the...
Every summer, New York's Central Park plays host to some of the city's best warm-weather performances, from SummerStage to Shakespeare in the Park. Those returning seasonal favorites will be joined this June by a one-off open-air opera, performed at the park's Naumburg Bandshell. On Monday, June 26, renowned Italian conductor Alvise Casellati is br...
There are many interpretations of the Divine Comedy, and even for an absolute historical figure like Dante, there are a thousand legends, but only a few certainties. One of these is that the politician man Dante knew San Gimignano and that, not surprisingly, in the current “Sala Dante”, among those towers that today attract millions of tourists in...
Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the Che Bello Italian Kitchen & Bar, where culinary magic happens under the skillful hands of Chef Dustin Bowman. Located in the heart of Downtown Bloomington, this scratch Italian kitchen is a food lover’s paradise. Get ready for a mouthwatering experience as Chef Dustin takes center stage on camera. In the...
The whole world keeps facing the climate emergency. Many, too many territories have been devastated by drastic waves of bad weather: floods, tornadoes, while the entire scientific community keeps calling loudly for institutions to take action as soon as possible. Bad weather continues to hit Italy and let us not forget the great wave that swept ove...
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care has announced the Italian-American Charity Golf Association has contributed a second installment of $30,000 toward their $100,000 pledge to The Star Hospice House. The Star Hospice House opened in July and is proud to be nearing its first year in service. The Star Hospice House provides the highest level of comf...
As the Corcianese writer Maria Sticco said: “…who will want to believe a corner of the earth poor, that possesses these two treasures: the pure beauty and the unobtainable peace?” And just like that Corciano welcomes you when you cross the walls of its walls, dated between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. This small village retains a charmi...
Italy is preparing to host its third Olympic Winter Games when the cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo welcome Milano Cortina 2026 in just over three years' time – 70 years after Cortina hosted the 1956 Games and 20 years after Torino 2006. In February 2026, around 2,900 of the world's best winter sport athletes will gather to compete for 114 set...
On Sunday, June 25, car enthusiasts and supporters of Connecticut Children's are in for a treat as the official Concorso Ferrari and Friends show takes place. From the early hours of the morning, Italian supercars and special invitees will roll into the event, culminating in a grand display of nearly 300 magnificent vehicles. Spectators eager to wi...
Mia McGarity ‘24 participated in one of Chapman’s many travel courses, and the experience showed her a whole new world in Bologna, Italy. The class spent eleven days abroad, which included an international film festival and a myriad of tourist activities. McGarity always knew that she wanted to take her studies abroad. “I originally wanted to do a...