IAF releases produces cd of Francesco Paolo Tosti performed by Lawrence Harris
The Italian Academy Foundation, Inc. (IAF) has produced a new CD entitled Romanze, the songs by Francesco Paolo Tosti (1846-1916), performed by baritone Lawrence Harris, accompanied by pianist Renee Guerrero. The CD which includes 14 songs by the great Abruzzese master, born in Ortona al Mare in April 6, 1846, represents selections from his work d...
Parsippany School to Expand Italian Teachings
With classes held at the Parsippany PAL, a local Italian school recently achieved its not-for-profit status. Founded three years ago to fill a need in the community, the Italian School NJ is a growing initiative that seeks to educate students of all ages and levels in both Italian language and Italian culture. This past September, the org...
Vivace moving to old Anthony's location
Daniel Scordato will move his popular Italian restaurant, Vivace, from St. Philip's Plaza to the old Foothills home of Anthony's in the Catalinas. Scordato hopes to open Vivace in its new digs in mid-March. He will close the St. Philip's location two weeks before that. No firm date has been set, he said. Read more Source:...
Twisted Olive to open late this year in Green
By Kathy Antoniotti GREEN: Gervasi Vineyard's newest project, which is expected to open in late 2014, has a new name, logo and official Facebook page. General manager Scot Swaldo, son of owner Ted Swaldo, announced Wednesday that remodeling is well underway for the Twisted Olive Italian American Kitchen, located in Green's Southgate/Boettler Park,...
The Mondomusica American Roadshow arrives in LA!
After the presentation to the music professionals in Chicago, the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles hosted today the last meeting with CRF U.S.A. and CremonaFiere S.p.A. team. With guests Antonio Piva (Chairman of CRF U.S.A. and CremonaFiere S.p.A.), Peter Seman (President of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers) and Georg Eitt...
The ancient art of violin making from Cremona to Los Angeles
The Italian city of Cremona, in Lombardy Region, is considered as the violin's birthplace, where between the 17th and 18th century the Amati, Guerneri, and Stradivari families created some of the finest string instruments that the world has ever seen. Over the last 12 years, each September Cremona has hosted the unique exhibition of handcr...
Sorrento welcomes the art of one of Italy's greatest Futurist painters
Within the splendid setting of Villa Fiorentino, the Fondazione Sorrento, in collaboration with the Comune of Sorrento, presents the exhibit "Mario Sironi: Pittura - Grande Decorazione – Illustrazione," a grand event that pairs perfectly well with the Sorrentine spring, open to the public until April 20th. On view are works from the collections of...
Italian concert pianist to perform at Sun City Center church
Italian concert pianist Alberto Lodoletti will perform at 7 p.m. today at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. This is Lodoletti's first American tour. He traces his musical background to his paternal grandmother, Nelly Schroder, a pianist in Paris. Over the years, Lodoletti has staged concerts in Italy...
An exhibit highlighting the 500-year anniversary of Padua’s defensive walls
Padua celebrates 500 years of history with the exposition Padova e le sue mura, or "Padua and Its Walls: 500 Years of History, 1513-2013". It is thus that the city's protective fortifications are brought to cultural discourse's center, particularly in regards to the future of the city. The walls are no logner seen as a mere urban component...
Italian eatery coming to Fingerlakes Mall
The Fingerlakes Mall announced Tuesday that a new pizza place will soon be opening at the Aurelius mall. In a news release, the mall said it has signed a lease with Sal Musumeci to open a 1,075-square-foot eatery. Brooklyn Slice Italian Eatery plans to renovate the existing Pizza Slice location. Musumeci also operates GJP Italian Eatery o...
Napoli Act II. Fundraising evening to promote cooperation between San Francisco and Naples
Campania Felix LLC, Mind the Bridge Foundation, Two Universities by the Bay, and Unite the Two Bays cordially invite you to: Napoli and San Francisco Act II A Fundraising Event to celebrate the second anniversary of Unite The Two Bays and to launch its new programs: From Vesuvio to Silicon Valley...and back Biophysics of Amyloids and Prions...
Italian American Club plans potluck
The Italian American Club of Maui will host a potluck at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Kaunoa Senior Center, 401 Alakapa Place, in Spreckelsville. The potluck dinner theme will be Roman food, from the Lazio region of Italy. Attendees are asked to bring a dish that serves five or more. Read more Source: http://www.mauinews.com &...