Candice Guardino to Bring ITALIAN BRED to New Jersey This Summer
Candice Guardino will visit New Jersey with ITALIAN BRED this summer after successful shows in NYC, LA and Chicago, where she received rave reviews and played to sold-out crowds. July 30th is her Asbury Park, NJ, debut at the Paramount Theatre, followed by Morris Museums Bickford Theatre in August. A new take on solo shows is exactly what Candice d...
Parmigianino Moves to the Getty, Jasper Johns Pays a Visit to the Broad
Thanks to media coverage, we are familiar with the formality of welcoming heads of states and royalty upon their arrival to the US. But, the question is – what would be the appropriate way to greet the arrival of a celebrity of even higher status? I can see your collective eyebrows go up in wonder… So, how about a Virgin and a baby Jesus, who, afte...
Lido Civic Club Awards $60,000 In Scholarships, Grants $10,000 to Casa Italiana Language School
Congratulations to the 2017 Lido Civic Club Scholarship winners! Francesco Isgro, Chair of the Lido Civic Club Scholarship Committee, announced the winners of a total on $60,000 in scholarships at the Sixth Annual Scholarship Awards Presentations held at the Italian Embassy. The scholarship winners are: Domenic Allegra, Bridget Bagileo, Ethan Casse...
At Don Peppe, Expect a Lot of Everything
“Get ready for a lot of flavor.” This was what an old hand with the menu at Don Peppe said as the first plates came to our table. He could have shortened that to “get ready for a lot,” or just “get ready.” Some preparation for the meal to come is definitely in order for the uninitiated, a word that on a typical day applies to nobody at this white-t...
XVII Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo – Media Partnership con RAI Italia
IL MAECI ha concluso una media partnership con RAI Italia per la promozione delle iniziative connesse alla XVII Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel mondo, "L'Italiano al cinema, l'italiano nel cinema", in programma dal 16 al 22 ottobre p.v. Grazie a tale partnership, RAI Italia promuovera' una programmazione dedicata alla Settimana nell'ambito dell...
Festa Italiana to greet Freedom Hill with ciao, chow
The food, music and culture of Italy will be on display when Festa Italiana returns to Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights July 14-16.Joe Ventimiglia, from the Italian American Cultural Society, said he is a chairman of the event, and he added that he typically starts organizing the event around January or February every year. “It’s been i...
Cinecitta Canta - coming June 30th
Michéal Castaldo to Release First Digital Single from His New CD "Cinecitta Canta" on June 30th. The digital single will be available on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, Tidal, Google Play and other digital music stores everywhere. Listen to your favorite Italian Radio programs over the next several days to get a sneak peek of the single. The reason for th...
Paul Sciria, 88, Cleveland's first TV street reporter, founded La Gazzetta Italiana
Paul Sciria, the gravel-voiced legend of Cleveland television news who built a successful second career in print and public relations, died Friday. He was 88 and a resident of Mayfield Heights. The cause was apparently a heart attack, according to his family. Short, with heavy-rimmed glasses and an unmistakable voice, Sciria became as prominent as...
Buon Appetito: Federal Hill’s first-ever summer festival kicks off in Providence
One of Rhode Island's most iconic places is inviting everyone to participate in a brand new tradition. The first-ever summer festival on Federal Hill starts Friday and runs through the weekend, ending Sunday at 10 p.m. “The business community (and) the residents all got together and we’re really excited about the opportunity to do this,” said Rick...
Il sogno americano: nel secondo semestre via al Progetto vino negli Stati Uniti
È New York l’obiettivo principale del vino italiano per la fine di giugno, con due appuntamenti targati Vinitaly International. Si parte con il Summer Fancy Food Show (25-27 giugno) e il Wine bar realizzato da Vinitaly International nell’ambito del progetto di promozione del made in Italy supportato dal Mise e Ice. Una quarantina le aziende made in...
Festa Italiana returns to Myrtle Beach
Frank Baldari joined News13 NOW at 9 a.m. on Friday to talk about the Festa Italiana, which is this weekend. Baldari is part of the “Sons & Daughters of Italy” organization that plans the festival each year. The festival is Saturday and Sunday, June 24 & 25 in the Market Common in Myrtle Beach. It features live music, Italian crafts and gifts, and...
Birra Antoniana Launches Italian Craft Beer Line in U.S. Market
Birra Antoniana, brewer of premium Italian craft beer, today announced the launch of its products in the United States. Based in Padua, Italy, Birra Antoniana prides itself on sustainable, artisanal craftsmanship, cultivating its barley from nearly 250 acres of land before brewing in accordance with longstanding Italian tradition. Liquid Projects,...