The Molise Region and Its Beauties - November 22, 2014 AT 2:00pm
Although is one of the smaller regions in Italy, Molise has surprising qualities. It is a mysterious land rich in art and history and steeped in cultural traditions. It has fine cuisine and uncontaminated landscapes stretching from the mountains to the sea. The event will start with a presentation by Francesco Paolo Tanzj who will recite some of th...
An Homage to Mario Monicelli: Photographic Exhibition Opening, Documentary Screening and a Conversation with Chiara Rapaccini - November 25, 2014 at 6:00 pm
On the occasion of Film Forum's retrospective (Nov. 28 - Dec. 11). An homage to the great Italian director Mario Monicelli (1915-2010). Opening of an exhibition of photographs in the Auditorium of Casa Italiana. Screening of: Vicino al Colosseo c'è Monti (2008; 20 min.) by Mario Monicelli. From an idea by Chia...
Ferrari Unveils LaFerrari Based FXX K
The LaFerrari is one of Maranello's greatest creations of Ferrari. At 950 hybrid horsepower, it's about as monstrous a machine as one could possibly build for the public roads. So how does the Prancing Horse kick it up a notch — meet the track-only version 1,035 horsepower 6.3-liter V12 engine LaFerrari FXX K. Scheduled to make its first r...
Espressioni inventate da Dante che usi senza saperlo
Come dicono gli inglesi (quando sono in buona), "gli italiani quando parlano dicono poesie". Esagerano, ma non troppo: il linguaggio comune che si usa tutti i giorni è pieno di modi di dire, frasi fatte che sono, in realtà, citazioni e versicoli rubati alla Divina Commedia. Poesia pura. Mentre si parla, non sempre ci si accorge di usare pa...
Villages resident who says brandy is a secret to longevity celebrates 104th birthday
by Lori Carter It was a joyous occasion for the Scarfia family. Margaret Scarfia, recently celebrated her 104th birthday with 23 family members and friends. Birthday cake, music and socializing were had by all. "It was a good time," Margaret said. One of her daughters, Rosemary Scarfia said, "she was the hostess with the...
Once-in-a-Lifetime Piero di Cosimo Retrospective Premieres at National Gallery of Art, Washington, February 1–May 3, 2015
The first major retrospective exhibition ever presented of paintings by the imaginative Italian Renaissance master Piero di Cosimo (1462–1522) will premiere at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, from February 1 through May 3, 2015. Piero di Cosimo: The Poetry of Painting in Renaissance Florence will showcase some 40 of the artist's m...
Italians: A Crazy Love
by Rod Dreher Via Prufrock, here's a review of a new book called The Italians, an affectionate but also critical view of the nation and its people by John Hooper, a Rome-based correspondent for The Economist. From the review, this bit exemplifying contradictions in Italian life starts by saying that the justice system is a bureaucratic jok...
Una darsena di epoca romana spunta da scavi al gasdotto
Un piccolo approdo fluviale per le imbarcazioni, con tanto di magazzini ed attività di lavorazione del grano, nella Michellorie romana. Il gasdotto dei record Zimella-Cervignano d'Adda (Lodi) continua a restituire tesori agli archeologi. Ancora una volta, com'era successo per gli scavi di Oppeano e Palù, i lavori per la posa del metanodott...
La Finestra brings taste of Italy to Jackson
by Nell Luter Floyd Who: Stuart Ramsey, line chef; Where: La Finestra, 120 N. Congress St., Jackson; Contact: (601) 345-8735 www.eatlafinestra.com www.facebook.com/eatlafinestra Influences: Stuart Ramsey, 23, works as a line chef at La Finestra, the downtown Jackson restaurant where his father Tom Ramsey is chef and...
City of Birmingham to honor Nina Miglionico
Nina Miglionico (1913–2009) was an early activist for women's rights and to date is the longest-practicing female attorney in Alabama, practicing law for 73 years. She was also a Birmingham, Jefferson County, political leader who stood for racial equality and consistently voted to repeal the city segregation ordinances that led to the civil rights...
That's Amore: The Great Italian-American Songbook with Dave DeLuca
Middletown Township Public Library located at 55 New Monmouth Road is proud to present That's Amore: The Great Italian-American Songbook with Dave DeLuca on Saturday April 18, beginning at 2:30 pm. "Featuring such songs as That's Amore, O Sole Mio, Come Back To Surriento, and Volare, The Great Italian-American Songbook celebrates the 'Ital...
Italian Cultural Center to screen comedy 'Johnny Stecchino' on April 3
As part of the organization's recurring "Friday Night at the Italian Cinema" series, the Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts will screen "Johnny Stecchino" on Friday, April 3. The screening of the 1991 comedy, which tells the tale of mistaken identity between a bus driver and a mob informant, will be presented by Dr. Rocco Mesiti, Ita...