Clippers close to landing Danilo Gallinari in sign-and-trade
Free-agent forward Danilo Gallinari and the Clippers were closing in on a sign-and-trade agreement Monday night that involved the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks and Clippers guard Jamal Crawford, according to NBA officials who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Gallinari will agree to a three-year deal with the Clippers for about $...
Mira Sorvino to Be Honored at Ischia Global Fest
Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino will be honored at the upcoming Ischia Global Film & Music Festival on July 12 with the festival’s Regina Isabella Global Award. Following her award presentation, the festival will screen Scott Waugh’s 6 Below, a new film starring Sorvino and Josh Hartnett as former Olympic hockey star Eric LeMarque, who gets lost...
How Instagram-friendly Aperol spritz became the drink of the summer
Move over, rosé; take a break, prosecco. Aperol is having its moment in the sun this summer. Everyone from Vogue to GQ has hailed the Aperol spritz as the drink of the summer. The cocktail has for decades been popular in Germany and Italy as a light before-dinner cocktail and has made its way to America. Typically made with Aperol, sparkling wine,...
Christopher Macchio Resorts appearance benefits Schultz-Hill Foundation
International singing star Christopher Macchio will make a return appearance to Atlantic City, in the show ‘A Man and His Music,’ at 8 p.m. at July 15 in the Superstar Theater at Resorts Casino Hotel. Proceeds will benefit the Schultz-Hill Foundation, whose mission is to provide music and arts education programs for students and seniors in Atlanti...
Fazoli’s is going “Naturally Italian”
Fazoli’s is giving new meaning to idea of a clean plate. The casual Italian food chain has committed to eliminating all artificial preservatives and additives from the food they serve. They’re calling it, “Naturally Italian.” As part of the new campaign, Fazoli’s is giving away a trip to Italy so you can be “Naturally Italian” too. You can registe...
Coffee & Tea by the Book
In person registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Thursday, July 6th at 9:30AM at the Reference Desk of the Library for the next Coffee & Tea by the Book discussion. The program will be held on Monday, July 24th at 7PM in the small meeting room on the Lower Level of the Library. Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett will mode...
Legacy Lane coming Watkins Glen park
The Schuyler County Italian-American Festival is partnering with the Village of Watkins Glen to honor the county’s heritage in the new Lafayette Park Legacy Lane. Located on the north side of Lafayette Park, the Legacy Lane will start at the two brick columns at the Fourth Street sidewalk and will lead to the bandstand. “Lafayette Park is the perfe...
Un banchetto all’italiana al Summer Fancy Food
Secondo un noto proverbio cinese, “mangiare è uno dei quattro scopi della vita… Quali siano gli altri, però, nessuno lo ha mai saputo”. Tutto il mondo sta scoprendo l’importanza del mangiare bene, valorizzare la cultura del cibo, le materie prime e il processo di produzione. E l’Italia mostra la via. Riassumere in poche parole la 63ª edizione del S...
Meet Temple St. Clair, the American Jeweler Who's Preserving Old-World Italian Craftsmanship
Thirty years ago, Temple St. Clair came to jewelry design serendipitously. She was a student in Florence, Italy, when her mother paid her a visit—she'd flown in from their hometown of Roanoke, Virginia—and asked to have an ancient coin set in a necklace. St. Clair, on a mission to find the perfect craftsman for the job, hit the Florentine streets....
Italian festival, wine contest on tap
The Southington Italian-American Festival Committee of Southington and grape distributor, Northeast Produce from Hartford, have scheduled the 10th homemade wine (grape only) contest for Saturday, July 29. There is no entry fee. Participants may enter more than one bottle of wine as long as it is a different make of wine or year. It can be either re...
St. Mary’s Church in Derby celebrates with 39th annual festival July 14-15
St. Mary’s Church is gearing up to host its 39th annual Summer Food & Craft Festival, celebrating the season with local fare, music and lots of family fun. The festival, which is free, will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. July 14 and 15 on the church grounds, 212 Elizabeth St. Parking is free and handicapped parking is available behind the church rect...
Frank Giardina: Some Mike D’Antoni memories after his big week
It was quite a week for state native Mike D’Antoni. First, the Mullens native and former Marshall star was named the NBA Coach of the Year for the 2016-17 season. Then his Houston Rockets improved their chances of competing for a NBA title by trading for former Wake Forest star Chris Paul. Having spent my early childhood years in McDowell County, I...