Italian Design Day - Technology and Tradition for Sustainable Architecture
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023, 6:00 PM EDT. Italian Cultural Institute - 3000 Whitehaven St, NW Washington, DC 20008. As part of the 7th edition of Italian Design Day in the US, the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington DC hosts an exhibit curated by Professor Lavinia Fici Pasquina, associate professor at the School of Architecture at Catholic Universit...
Exploring the Charm of Florence’s Enchanting Streets
Florence, the capital city of Tuscany, is renowned for its historic art and architecture, cuisine, and stunning views of the Arno River. One of the best ways to experience the essence of Florence is by strolling through its captivating streets. The streets of Florence are a perfect blend of medieval and modern architecture, featuring a mix of narro...
This Dunwoody Market Has Been Slinging the Best Italian Sandwiches for 36 Years
Myriad dried pastas and jars of marinated vegetables are among the provisions lining the tightly packed shelves at E. 48th Street Market in Dunwoody. The freezers are stuffed with Italian staples, like ravioli and bolognese sauce, while cases offer deli meats and Italian cookies by the pound. But the real siren call at this family-owned and operate...
Top 25 unmissable things to do in Italy in 2023
We would like to dedicate this article to the people that are coming here for the first time, but also to the return travelers. We are so glad you chose our country for your next holiday and we want to make sure you get the best out of your visit. We have listed here the 25 things we think everyone should do while in Italy. Most Italians, we are te...
At 102, he’s the longest living firefighter in NYC — and with wife, Gloria, the longest married couple on Staten Island. We think.
Over the past 102 years, he’s witnessed profound changes in history that have transformed lives in countless ways: two pandemics, wars, and breakthroughs in the fields of science and medicine. But Anthony Louis Aquaro is adamant about his life and his good fortune. “My greatest blessing is wealth,” he said. “Not the monetary kind, but the wealth t...
Rising talent Ceccarelli dethrones Jacobs for European indoor 60m gold in Istanbul
When Samuele Ceccarelli upset Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs to win the Italian 60m title a fortnight ago, most observers wrote it off as an anomaly, if not an outright fluke. But in the space of 6.48 seconds at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Istanbul on Saturday night, the 23-year-old didn’t just back up that result. He ascended t...
The Uncle Louie Variety Show in New Britain, CT
Saturday March 18, 2023 - Time 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Generale Ameglio Italian Civic Association - Location 13 Beaver St New Britain, CT 06051. Buy tickets now. The Uncle Louie Variety Show has been making audiences laugh for years with its hilarious and unique take on growing up as an Italian-American. The show is composed of two dynamic comedians, L...
Flights to Capri, Italy: An Enchanting Escape to a Magical Island
Capri is a small island located off the coast of Italy in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is a popular tourist destination and is known for its natural beauty, picturesque landscapes, and glamorous lifestyle. The island has a rich history and culture that can be traced back to ancient Roman times. Capri has been a favorite destination for artists, writers,...
Gaetano Pesce exhibits original 'unframed' drawings at New York's galerie56
New York‘s Galerie56 opens with an exhibition of early ‘unframed’ drawings by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce. The show offers an insight into his creative process and the scope of his radical artistic vision. The multidisciplinary artist is known for his unconventional, often experimental approach — creating furniture pieces which incorporate bold...
Thermal baths in Trentino Alto Adige: the best thermal destinations for a weekend
Would you like to spend a pleasant stay in an elegant thermal resort to rest, take a break, and recover your psycho-physical balance far from the stressful pace of everyday life? We suggest you spend a pleasant holiday at thermal baths in Trentino Alto Adige as an effective antidote to the frenzy of modern life to recharge your energy while taking...
Skiing: Goggia wins fourth downhill World Cup
Italian Alpine skier Sofia Goggia clinched this year's downhill World Cup title on Saturday, her fourth crown after those won in 2018, 2021 and 2022. She took the title before even taking to the slope at Kvitfijell, Norway, as her only potential rival, Slovenia's Ilka Stuhec, placed third in the provisional standing, meaning Goggia's lead at the to...
Lori Lightfoot’s Broken Columbus Promises Lead to Punishing Defeat
Oppose Columbus at your peril. That’s the key message in the stunning reelection defeat of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Celebrated as the first openly gay, first Black woman to head the city of Chicago, Lightfoot was praised as a history-making figure. Well, she has made history again: She is the first incumbent mayor in Chicago in 40 years to los...