Con Scenes from an Execution Artemisia Gentileschi in scena a New York
di Laura Caparotti La vita di Artemisia Gentileschi ha ispirato numerosissimi artisti, dal teatro al cinema alla televisione ai libri. Solo a New York, in teatro, ho visto almeno tre produzioni negli ultimi dieci anni sulla vita della pittrice vissuta a cavallo fra il 1500 e il 1600. In occasione di una retrospettiva quasi complet...
Feast of Santa Rosalia comes to Bensonhurst once again
By Jonathan Sperling A celebration in Bensonhurst will bring the spirit of Italy to the heart of southwest Brooklyn. The Feast of Santa Rosalia will begin August 20, stretching from 68th Street to 75th Street on 18th Avenue (aka Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard), and end on August 30. The feast, which is the largest Italian-American feas...
We're moving!
The IIC and our language school, the IIS, are moving to a new location at 601 Van Ness Avenue (Opera Plaza) at the beginning of September. The new offices are close to a Bart and Muni station and the City Hall as well as the Hayes district with all its restaurants, cafes, bakeries and interesting shops. The Opera Plaza building itself is full of sh...
Actor, writer and restaurateur Salvatore Bovoso dies
Salvatore J. Bovoso, former owner of Dottie's True Blue Cafe in San Francisco, an actor and co-author of a technology column, died in his sleep Aug. 25 at his home in Southern California. He was 71. Mr. Bovoso had a number of acts, from graphic artist to stand-up comic to restaurateur and writer. "If you're not sure you ever met Sal B...
Table Talk: Castle Rock Italian eatery has new owners, menu
By Teresa Farney One of my favorite Castle Rock eateries, Uniscali Modern Italian Restaurant, 611 N. Wilcox St., has closed. In its place: VistaVino Modern Grill, with maybe even better dishes. VistaVino is owned by Michael and Janine Glennon; Michael is the chef, preparing foods with influences from his Irish-Italian heritage. ...
Mamma mia! Gondolier brings touch of Italy to Gig Harbor
by Brynn Grimley A little piece of Italy is staking a claim to Gig Harbor Bay, where Croatian fishing fleets have a storied history. "Nelly," an authentic Venetian gondola, made her debut in the Pacific Northwest this month. The black, 36-foot wooden vessel belongs to John Synco. He launched the boat two weeks ago and ha...
A Touch of Italy by Manhattan’s Central Park
by Joshua Estrin Manhattan's Central Park is a breath of fresh air in the hustle and bustle of New York's daily life. Its almost 800 acres of trees, grass, water and nature provide a welcome respite for native New Yorkers and tourists alike. First opened in 1857, it has since become the most visited urban park in the U.S. as well as one of...
New York sale in vespa
di Maurita Cardone Se l'estate prossima vedrete le strade di New York animarsi dei vivaci colori dello scooter più italiano che ci sia, non stupitevi. A Tribeca ha infatti appena aperto Vespa Manhattan, il primo concept store newyorchese tutto dedicato alle icone su due ruote firmate Piaggio. Il negozio, al 6 di Grand Street, tra...
Lunch and a Tribute Concert to Luciano Pavarotti
Join Connecticut members in celebrating Italian Heritage Month with an afternoon gathering in tribute to Luciano Pavarotti. We'll start with a delicious lunch at La Tavola, which was recently named one of the best Italian restaurants in the state by Connecticut Magazine. After lunch, we'll head to the Silas Bronson Library for its eighth...
Sicilian Marionettes with Tony De Nonno – 13 Nov, 3:30 pm
Award-winning TV producer/writer/director and historian Tony De Nonno will take audience members on an enlightening journey into the life and legacy of puppeteers Mike and Aida Manteo, their children, and even grandchildren — a family bound together by a Sicilian folk tradition that spans a century in New York. Come experience this enchant...
Nun who stood up to Billy the Kid moves toward sainthood
by Russell Contreras An Italian-born nun who challenged Billy the Kid, calmed angry mobs and helped open hospitals and schools in New Mexico territory took a step Friday toward possible sainthood with documents about her purported good deeds being sent to Rome. In a public Albuquerque ceremony, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe formally closed...
The Breakup travel guide to Rome
You've just booked a weekend getaway to Rome with your significant other in a desperate attempt to salvage the shattered remains of your relationship. Congratulations! With its breathtaking monuments and mouthwatering cuisine, Rome is the perfect place to dwell in the delusion of happiness for a few final hours. Below is a suggested three-...