Cristina Fontanelli: "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"
Thursday June 6, 7:00 pm. Feinsteins/54 Below, 254 W 54th Street, Cellar, Manhattan (NY). Award-winning Singer/PBS-TV host Cristina Fontanelli returns to Feinsteins/54 Below in "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." This Feinstein's regular, Boston Pops soloist, and PBS-TV host for Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, and Il Volo returns after her debut show Love,...
The surprising truth about Caesar salad
It was early Friday afternoon at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, the busiest land border crossing in the world, which connects Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego in the US. Some Mexicans were returning home from a week of work, while some Americans were getting an early start to their weekend. I was heading to Tijuana to eat lunch at the restaurant that...
Remembering Rome's Liberation
Amid the justifiable hoopla this week surrounding the launch of the D-Day invasion, it is important to note, too, the anniversary of an event that unfolded just two days earlier, on June 4, 1944--the Allied liberation of Rome. Despite Churchill's promises of quick victory in the 'soft underbelly” of Hitler's Fortress Europe, the prize was hard-won,...
Lifetime Journey
Taking the oath as Treasurer I am humbled to be trusted with finances of our Club. My parents, who invested hard work and financial support in IAC, would be proud that their legacy continues. Angelo and Lucy Giardino with many others organized a social club to promote Italian culture in our community. In 1951 our founding fathers realized their dre...
Italy leads EU project to repair hearts with light
A European project led by Italy is vying to develop new light-sensitive technology to repair heart damage caused by cardiovascular conditions. The project Light and Organic Nanotechnology for Cardiovascular Disease - called Lion-Hearted - is coordinated by the Italian Technology Institute (IIT) and funded by the European Commission for the next fou...
L’Ambasciata d’Italia a Washington celebra la Festa della Repubblica
L’Ambasciata d’Italia a Washington ha aperto ieri le celebrazioni per la Festa della Repubblica negli Stati Uniti d’America. Al tradizionale ricevimento nella prestigiosa sede dell’Ambasciata hanno partecipato oltre 1800 persone accomunate dall’amore per l’Italia. Erano presenti rappresentanti delle varie branche dell’Amministrazione americana, de...
On the Occasion of Republic Day in Italy
On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I offer our congratulations to the people of Italy on the 73rd Anniversary of the founding of the Italian Republic. The United States and Italy have a long, shared history of friendship and strong ties. Italian-Americans have played and continue to play an integral part in the United States’ suc...
Decades old Pelham Bay Italian restaurant reopens
A restaurant in Pelham Bay that has been a staple in the community for more than 40 years has reopened its doors. Villa Barone Trattoria closed in December for renovations but now they’re back open and ready for business. Their big addition is a brand-new brick oven where patrons can watch some of their food being cooked. Owner Jimmy Bianchini says...
Confessioni di coppia geniale del cinema: Dante Ferretti e Francesca Lo Schiavo
Tra le coppie di maggior successo del cinema italiano, un posto d’onore meritano senza alcun dubbio Dante Ferretti e Francesca Lo Schiavo; coppia artistica la cui pluridecennale carriera è stata oggetto la scrosa settimana di un interessante incontro presso l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di New York diretto da Giorgio Van Straten. Connubio artistic...
From Italy to Tennessee: Francesco Alzate's year of American soccer
In the United States, the sport of soccer can sometimes be a bit of an afterthought when compared to sports like football, basketball and baseball. In other nations like Italy, soccer is more than just a sport. It's the beautiful game, closer to a way of life than just something to do. This year, Central High School boys' soccer got to experience t...
Italy's booming Prosecco production is 'unsustainable', say researchers
Skyrocketing global demand for Prosecco may be putting too much strain on the precious soil in northeastern Italy’s vineyards, Italian researchers reported. The boom in prosecco production in recent years may be an environmental hazard, as it is contributing to the erosion of some 400 million kiograms of soil every year, according to a new study of...
Full entertainment list announced for July 19-21 Festa Italiana
Festa Italiana is excited to combine new musical selections with many Italian favorites to this year's festival on Milwaukee's lakefront July 19-21, celebrating food, family and tradition. In addition to the previously announced headliners of KC and the Sunshine Band and Phil Vassar, festivalgoers can look forward to an energetic experience with a...