Giuseppe Rossi's granddad blasts Italy boss Cesare Prandelli a traitor after leaving Fiorentina striker out of World Cup squad
Giuseppe Rossi's grandfather has labelled Cesare Prandelli 'a traitor' after the Italy boss excluded the striker from the World Cup squad. The Fiorentina hitman had recovered from five months out with a knee injury and featured in Italy's 0-0 draw with Republic of Ireland at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Read more Source:&n...
20th Annual North Wildwood Original Italian-American Festival set for June 27-29
The North Wildwood Original Italian-American Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary in the Wildwoods this year from Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29, with a weekend of food, fun and Italian-American heritage. Festivities for the three-day event take place along Olde New Jersey Avenue in North Wildwood including street vendors disp...
Fast Track Italian Startup Visa to Spur Innovation in the Bel Paese
In the last 18 months, Italy has pushed through aggressive reforms to promote innovation in the Italian economy and reduce bureaucratic red tape. For instance, thanks to an initiative called Restart Italia!, a startup can now be registered for 50 EUR through self-certification with the Chamber of Commerce. Or, did you know that Italy adopt...
All in the family
Growing up in a tight-knit Italian-American family, Marcus Benedetti knew those ties would one day lead him toward taking over Petaluma-based Clover Stornetta Farms. "I always did think that after seeing my dad and grandfather talk business around the fireplace," Benedetti said. "I wanted that relationship with my dad that he had with his...
Taylor Street’s Taste of Italy at Festa Italiana 2014 in Chicago
Chicago's popular Little Italy neighborhood will celebrate its history and heritage from August 14-17 as the annual Taylor Street Festa Italiana returns for its eighth year. More than 50,000 fest goers are expected to attend, saying "Ciao" to new neighbors, and "That's Amore" about the authetic Italian activities, delectable (or "buono" It...
Gloucester County Italian Heritage Festival sponsors sought
by Joe Warner The Gloucester County Italian Heritage Commission will host the 11th annual Italian Heritage Festival of Gloucester County on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free festival, held on the grounds of RiverWinds Community Center in West Deptford, attracts more than 8,000 attendees from the tri-state area and beyo...
Luca Parmitano: from Sicily to Space via Mission Viejo
Major in the Italian Air Force, test pilot, and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut, Luca Parmitano was born in the province of Catania in 1976. Thanks to an intercultural exchange program, he had the chance to get to know the United States and its culture, an experience that deeply influenced his personal life and future career. Today,...
Seattle Center's Italian Festival Set for 9/27-28
Seattle's celebration of all things Italian returns to Seattle Center, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27 and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, in Seattle Center Armory, Fisher Pavilion and Seattle Center Pavilion. Seattle Center Festál: Festa Italiana Seattle, now in its 27th year, offers free live performances, arts, foods and food...
Mario Batali in conversation with Tyler Florence - November 1, 2014 at 7:00 PM
INFORUM presents Batali in conversation with Tyler Florence, Bay Area resident, host of numerous Food Network shows, and chef of SF's own Wayfare Tavern. They'll discuss Batali's latest book, America – Farm to Table: Simple, Delicious Recipes Celebrating Local Farmers. He's a connoisseur of Italian cuisine who has made an indelible mark on...
Il sogno americano in musica dell'Italian Surf Academy
Un viaggio indietro nel tempo che porta lo spettatore a rivivere la cultura cinematografica italiana dei grandi classici degli anni '60. Attraverso l'esecuzione dal vivo di celebri brani musicali e suggestive proiezioni video, il quartetto dell'Italian Surf Academy ha messo in scena il suo "American dream" presso la galleria Emerald Tablet...
Bilingualism and Language Development in Children - November 15, 2014 at 10:00 am
Dr. Jim Cummins is a Professor Emeritus in the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. His research has transformed our understanding of how bilingual education works and has opened up new possibilities for enriching children's linguistic and academic development through bilingualism. Dr. Cummins will focus...
The ICCC is Hiring COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENT ASSISTANT
The Italian Cultural & Community Center is looking for a Communications and Event Assistant. Job Description The Communications and Event Assistant position assists with the coordination and promotion of the Italian Cultural and Community Center's programs and events. The position will assist in developing and executing marketing stra...