North End Columbus Day Parade
Hello everyone, my name is Louis Strazzullo and I am the chairman for The North End Columbus Day Parade located in Boston's Little Italy. This parade was started back in the early 50's by the V.F.W of our neighborhood. Every year they would celebrate the Italian American Heritage with a Grand parade through this great neighborhood "little Italy". T...
7 Italian restaurants in Las Vegas you might not know
By Kristen Desilva If you've been craving Italian but you'd like something other than your neighborhood Italian generic — look no further. According to our Facebook fans, the best Italian in Las Vegas is hidden. We asked them for their favorite hidden gems in the valley and overwhelmingly, the responses were for Italian joints. ...
“‘O Soul Mio—The Italian Sessions”
by David Witter The inside cover of "'O Soul Mio" proclaims, "Siamo in missione per conto di Dio." They may not literally be on mission from God, but the members of Associazione Blues for People are definitely hell-bent on bringing music in the Blues Brothers tradition to their native Italy. Led by original Blues Brothers band mem...
Join me for a chat on the streets of San Francisco
by Mauro Battocchi It's been nearly three years since I took the post of Consul General of Italy in San Francisco, and while a lot has happened, many themes of San Francisco Italy remain strongly in force: Italians are contributing to Silicon Valley in meaningful ways; Italy is attracting world-class talent to set up shop in Europe; Italia...
Stefano Catalani and the language of art
by Rita Cipalla A degree in petroleum engineering is not the usual training ground for a museum administrator. But then, Stefano Catalani, director of art, craft and design at Bellevue Arts Museum, located outside Seattle, Wash., is not your usual arts administrator. A native of Genazzano, south of Rome, Catalani seamlessly blends...
Stati Generali dell’associazionismo degli italiani nel mondo: l’assemblea di luglio approva la nascita del Forum e apre la fase nuova di costruzione della rappresentanza sociale
Con lo svolgimento degli Stati Generali dell'associazionismo degli italiani nel mondo, una lunga fase di discussione e confronto è stata portata a termine. Il processo di autoriforma delle associazioni ha rappresentato un forte e visibile dato di rinnovamento nell'analisi e di innovazione nelle prospettive, promosso all'interno della più vasta real...
In Defense of Napoli
To Whom It May Concern: This is an open letter to both Ms. Schmalbruch and the officials of Business Insider in response to the article of July 30, 2015, entitled "Why no one wants to travel to Naples." First and foremost, let me say no matter what city is being referenced, I think it is irresponsible for a journalistic institution to all...
Yankee Batboy: From Little Italy to Yankee Stadium
You are cordially invited to attend a book presentation and signing by author Anthony Florio at the Italian American Museum this Friday evening, August 21st. "Yankee Batboy, The Luckiest Kid in New York, From Little Italy to Yankee Stadium" tells the story of Anthony Florio, born and raised in New York City's Little Italy and a batboy for the New Y...
Le Strade del Vino del Veneto
"Le Strade del Vino" are paths within territories, wine growing areas, as well as vineyards, wineries, farms, natural attractions, cultural and historical sites that are particularly significant for the purposes of integrated tourism within Italy. The intent of our new ICCC series of Educational Wine Tasting is to promote and encourage the Ita...
Farmstay, Southern Italy-Style: The Masseria
by Silvia Donati Ever heard of the masseria? Take note because staying at one of these former fortified farms typical of Southern Italy is shaping up to become the latest trend in terms of holiday accommodation. Masserie were built between the 16th and 18th centuries, when Spain, which at the time ruled over Southern Italy,...
L’italiano di 22 anni inventore della «app» che legge le immagini
di Giuseppe Guastella Stai guardando un cheeseburger su un piatto», dice la voce dal telefonino. La donna resta senza parole, attonita, prima che l'emozione la faccia esplodere in un incontenibile «Oh, mio Dio». Ha appena provato un'applicazione in grado, se non proprio di ridarle la vista, almeno di far lavorare la sua sconfinata...
Public Invited to Reception to Meet Sister City Delegation From Imperia, Italy
Mayor Jeanne Marie Napolitano and the Newport City Council invite the public to join them at a reception on Friday, October 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the lobby of the Gateway Center at 23 America’s Cup Avenue to welcome members of a delegation visiting from Newport’s Sister City, Imperia, Italy. Light refreshments will be served. There wil...