Festa di San Antonio
Good Shepherd Parish, 625 Florida Grove Rd., in the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge will once again be hosting the Festa di San Antonio on Saturday, June 8 from Noon to 7PM in Msgr. Gambino Hall. The day will include Italian food and desserts (eat in/take out), raffles, activities and games for children and more. Elevator service is available. In ad...
Como considers tourist tax to combat overtourism
In recent years, overtourism has become a significant concern for many iconic locations worldwide, with several Italian cities at the forefront of this challenge. Picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage draw millions to our shores each year, but the surge in visitors often leaves local communities grappling with disrupted daily lives and...
All You Can Eataly: a Festa della Repubblica celebration
Eataly Dallas brings back its All You Can Eataly event, an all-inclusive evening with endless Italian food and beverages to celebrate the Italian holiday Festa della Repubblica. Dallas foodies can indulge in a plethora of Italian delicacies and drinks at Eataly on Friday, June 7, celebrating Festa della Repubblica, akin to the Fourth of July in It...
NYC seamstress, 95, reunited with long-lost Garment District statue of herself from decades ago
A 95-year-old former master seamstress was reunited Wednesday with a long-lost statue of herself that stood for nearly four decades in the lobby of the Garment District suit company where she once worked. The life-sized plaster likeness of Maria Pulsone - which will soon go on display at the Italian American Museum - was found by her granddaughter,...
AI could bring 50 bln euro benefit to Italian companies, Accenture study shows
Italian companies could increase the added value they create by about 50 billion euros ($54.30 billion) by 2030 with the generalised use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to a study by Accenture. The research was presented at an annual meeting in Rome of the Leonardo Committee, a business group promoting "Made in Italy". Anothe...
The Prism: an artistic and research project by Stefano Simontacchi, curated by Marco Senaldi, lands in New York
For the first time, the emotional portals of The Prism cross the ocean and engage with an entirely new context, offering a fresh approach to the spiritual dimension of art to the audience in New York. "New York is the city that embraces the most innovative and interesting ideas and artistic proposals," comments Sergio Lella, CEO of The Prism. "Tha...
Italian Market Festival 2024: Details on the very silly, very Philly celebration
Every year, the S. 9th Street Italian Market Festival brings unique traditions out for the public to enjoy, and 2024 will be no different with the date set for this Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. Taking place throughout the iconic and historic Philadelphia landmark (aka the Italian Market itself), locals and visitors will be able to walk thro...
Italy-U.S. Cooperation on Earth Sciences and Cultural Heritage at the Italian Embassy in Washington
The study of the Earth system, the impact of climate change, and the development of environmental technologies were the focus of today’s meeting hosted by the Embassy of Italy in Washington of the Italy-United States working group on Earth Sciences and Cultural Heritage. The group, established in 2013 under the Agreement between the United States a...
Bombo Italian Kitchen Arrives at the Seattle Convention Center
Bombo Italian Kitchen from restaurateur and chef Ethan Stowell has opened at the Seattle Convention Center in Washington. Designed by Graham Baba Architects, the 4,200-square-foot restaurant features large bi-fold Douglas fir doors that open up to the center’s 9th Street plaza for an indoor-outdoor experience. Entering the restaurant from the plaza...
The ‘breathtaking’ lesser-visited European alternative to expensive and crowded Santorini
Santorini is one of Europe’s top destinations but the Greek island becomes very crowded during peak season. The volcanic island is also one of the continent’s most expensive holiday destinations with tourists paying high prices for hotels and restaurants. If you’re looking for a similar vibe for a bargain price, there’s a beautiful destination in I...
This 98-year-old Scottsdale resident is a living witness to WWII history
For the most part, Margherita Bertola Fray fondly remembers her childhood growing up in the northern Italian industrial city of Turin, or Torino en Italiano. “Oh, it’s gorgeous! Torino is the most elegant city in Italy. At that time, I experienced the best time of [my] life,” said Bertola Fray while looking at pictures of her old home town in a pho...
‘Why does Venice have canals instead of roads?’: Questions from travelling with my 5-year-old
Five-year-olds are an unpredictable bunch. We were hurtling across Venice lagoon in a water taxi when suddenly the engine cut out with a loud bang. While I was scanning all directions trying to decide which offered the best chance of not drowning, my particular five-year-old was giggling and loving every second. The engine re-started, we shot off a...