Cinema Italia honours Michelangelo Antonioni’s genius and modernism at the Castro Theatre
Cinema Italia keeps its Spring tradition alive with a five-film retrospective on Michelangelo Antonioni. The one-day program, co-curated by Luce Cinecittà and The Museum of Modern Art in New York City, is meant to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of one of the most known Italian directors. The Castro Theatre will be, once again, the...
illy caffè Introduces New illy Art Collection Designed By Artist Max Petrone
illy caffè, global leader in the high-quality coffee sector, introduces its newest illy Art Collection cups entitled "Coffee Drawings" by artist Max Petrone. Since 1992, some of the most prominent contemporary masters on the international art scene as well as emerging young talents have participated in the revered illy Art Collection, transforming...
Grazia Italian Kitchen to open third location in Katy this spring
Grazia Italian Kitchen will open a third location at 22764 Westheimer Parkway, Ste. 600, Katy this spring in the Villagio Town Center. The restaurant will hold a soft opening dinner service from 5-10 p.m. April 19. The eatery offers traditional Italian meals and local favorites including smoked beef short ribs and risotto. The restaurant, which ser...
Anna Capuano marks 100 years of family, fun and fulfillment
One summer afternoon when she was young, Anna Capuano strolled along the Seaside Park boardwalk in Bridgeport with two friends. One friend had a pack of cigarettes, so the two others lit up and puffed away. They invited Capuano to do the same, but she refused. “All I had to do was smell that smoke, and I said, No thanks,” said Capuano. A lifelong d...
Renzo Piano designs first dream factory museum in LA
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures designed by Italian starchitect Renzo Piano is to open its doors to the public in Los Angeles in 2019. The museum is dedicated to the Hollywood dream factory past, present and future. "I have built a lot of museums, but this is really special," said Piano at the New York presentation attended by director Kerry...
Take a gamble on Gambino’s
Although Gambino’s is approaching its 10th anniversary in September, the staff is just as excited to serve the Palouse as they were on the restaurant’s opening day. Destiny Alvarez, a University of Idaho graduate, has worked at Gambino’s for two-and-a-half years. She said Gambino’s is the best place to relax for the price, location and good food. “...
Christening of the “Grande New York” held in the Port of NY/ NJ
The Grande New York, part of the fleet of the Grimaldi Group, has been christened on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in the Port of New York- New Jersey at FAPS Port Newark Auto Marine Terminal. Godmother of the vessel was Amanda Matilda Cuomo Cole, granddaughter of the former late New York Governor, Mario Cuomo and also niece of the current New York Gov...
Casanova: The Seduction of Europe at the Legion of Honor Museum
Most of us have heard of Casanova. The name is often used to describe a man who has many lovers or a man who is a promiscuous and unscrupulous lover. But who was he really? Where did he come from and what was this famously notorious person all about? The answer can be found at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor Museum in their ongoing exhibit, Casano...
Modesto's Gallo family has roots in Italy. A member went back for a major wine award
E.&J. Gallo Winery won a major industry award at an April 14 gathering in Verona, Italy. The Modesto-based company received the 2018 Vinitaly International Award, presented during a four-day event that drew 128,000 visitors from 143 countries. Gina Gallo, a winemaker and third-generation leader in the company, was on hand to receive the honor. Erne...
Alphonse Imperiale - You will be missed
It's with tremendous saddness that the Italian American Police Society of NJ announces the untimely passing of it's Vice President Alfonse Imperiale this afternoon. Alfonse was one of the organization's foundation members serving on the Board for almost 20 years. Al leaves a legacy of service to NJ retiring as a Captain in the NJ Transit Police and...
First look: Sapori Italiani
Sapori Italiani, a European-style pizzeria run by one of the most prestigious chefs in North America, will open to the public Monday. The restaurant, opening in the former home of Vesuvius Wood-Fired Pizza at 1620 S. Kellogg Ave., has a menu of meat and cheese boards, salads, calzones, stromboli, paninis, pastas and pizzas, generally run between $9...
Student wins DAR Columbus essay contest
The Henry Downs Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution awarded David Granger, a sophomore at Midway High School, with the winning submission on an essay about Christopher Columbus. Since 1996, the Henry Downs Chapter of the NSDAR has joined with the National Italian American Foundation to sponsor an annual natio...