Columbus Day Hearing Erupts With Emotion as Italian Americans Plead Their Case
By Kelton Sears "This is possibly one of the most passionate and emotional committee sessions we've had in years," Councilmember Nick Licata quipped near the end of what was definitely one of the most passionate and emotional comittee sessions in years. Today, the Seattle City Council revisited the resolution to change Columbus Da...
Mozart's Don Giovanni
The Director of the Italian Cultural Institute Andrea Raos is pleased to invite you to Roundtable Discussion on Don Giovanni by W. A. MozartTuesday, October 7th 6:00 PMItalian Cultural Institute Join us for a roundtable discussion on Lyric Opera of Chicago's current production of Don Giovanni with Marina Rebeka (Donna Anna), An...
New book tells ‘untold story’ of Mount Rushmore carver Luigi Del Bianco
This Columbus Day, remember the name and face of Luigi Del Bianco, an Italian immigrant who was the chief carver of Mount Rushmore. The main sculptor was the celebrated Gutzon Borglum, but according to author Douglas Gladstone's new book, "Carving a Niche for Himself: The Untold Story of Luigi Del Bianco and Mount Rushmore," the main man o...
One Voice Fights to Save Columbus Day
The Italian American One Voice Coalition (IAOVC) is campaigning against those who aim to eradicate Columbus Day by enacting measures to get all Italian Americans involved in defending our heritage and saving our holiday. The IAOVC is asking Italian American friends and organizations to sign the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) S...
A Casa Zerilli Marimo' convegno sulla mostra "Frate Francesco: Tracce, Parole, Immagini" allestita nella sede dell'Onu e alla Brooklyn Borough Hall
"Frate Francesco: tracce, parole, immagini"; questo è il titolo della mostra che si terrà dal 17 al 28 novembre presso la sede ONU di New York e alla Brooklyn Borough Hall dal 2 dicembre 2014 al 14 gennaio 2015. E' la prima volta che manoscritti e documenti pontifici del XIII e XIV secolo, riguardanti il Santo di Assisi, arrivano al "palaz...
Seattle Opera to Present Puccini's TOSCA, 1/10/15
Seattle-This January, Seattle Opera heats up the winter with one of the most fiery melodramas of all time: Tosca. In this tale, an opera diva must save the man she loves from the clutches of the lecherous police chief whose lust for the leading lady is as strong as his hunger for power. The ultimate, high-stakes love triangle takes audienc...
Viva Viva La Befana! Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 2:00pm
Musical retelling of the folk tale of La Befana, featuring Mariuccia Romano of the Coro d'Italia, Italian Singing and Dancing Ensemble. La Befana is an Italian Christmas tradition that has its origins in the 13th century legend of La Befana. Befana is a benevolent old woman who delivers gifts to children on January 5th, the eve of the Epiphany. Sin...
John Miniero's Presepe Napoletano
By Giovanni di Napoli Last week (Dec. 4th) during Anita Sanseverino's Presepe Napoletano lecture and photo exhibit at the Italian American Museum I had the pleasure of meeting John Miniero, a local artisan who keeps the Neapolitan tradition of presepi making. Mr. Miniero, a retired baker, was nice enough to bring a few examples of his hand...
IAWA’s Open Reading Series Featuring Maria Lisella & Frank Messina – January 17, 2015
Italian American Writers Association Literary Reading (www.iawa.net). Since 1991, IAWA has given voice to writers through its literary series every second Saturday of the month. IAWA East is held even months at Sidewalk Café and IAWA West continues at Cornelia Street Café on odd months. WHEN: Saturday, January 17th, 5:45-7:45 pm – special...
Maserati sbanca negli Usa, nel 2014 vendite +171,4%
Maserati of North America Inc, filiale dell'omonimo brand modenese del gruppo Fiat, ha registrato a dicembre un aumento delle vendite negli Stati Uniti del 34,1% su base annua a 1.412 unità. Il brand del Tridente, secondo i dati raccolti da Autodata Corp, prosegue dunque sul trend di costante e forte crescita riscontrato negli ultimi mesi...
La comunità Italiana a Los Angeles celebra il Giorno della Memoria
Anche quest'anno, come già in passato, martedì 27 gennaio, gli italiani a Los Angeles celebreranno la Giornata della Memoria della Shoah. Il Consolato Generale d'Italia, l'Istituto Italiano di Cultura e AJC Los Angeles organizzano infatti ogni anno una lettura pubblica degli 8.000 nomi delle vittime ebree italiane dell'Olocausto. ...
Valentino cucina Italiana to host exclusive guest Chef dinner series: Giovanni Rocchio
Chef Giovanni Rocchio, Executive Chef and Owner of Valentino Cucina Italiana, the premier dining destination featuring Innovative Cuisine with a Modern Italian Twist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is pleased to announce an exclusive Guest Chef Dinner Series with world class Chefs from some of the highest rated restaurants (Michelin rated) in the worl...