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The Picture House Regional Film Center announced today that the Westchester Italian Film Festival will take place the weekend of April 21–23, in partnership with the Italian American Forum. Opening night, at The Picture House Bronxville, will begin with a dessert reception before a screening of the short film The Old Guitarist, made by local filmma...

Wednesday, 04/26/2023 - 3:00pm to 8:00pm. The Italian Cultural Institute in New York in collaboration with FUIS (Italian Unitary Writers Federation) - THE BRIDGE Award – CIMA (Center for Italian Modern Art) – NYU Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò - RIZZOLI Bookstore - Italian General Consulate in Boston – Boston Chilton Club – I AM Books presents Multi...

Italy is a country renowned for its rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture. Among its many treasures is a hidden gem that is often overlooked by tourists – the walled city of Lucca. Situated in the picturesque region of Tuscany, Lucca is a unique destination that offers a glimpse into the fascinating history and mystery of Italy’s past. T...

The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival (WVIHF) hosted its inaugural Spaghetti 5k Run and Walk Saturday as a fundraiser for the festival’s entertainment. The event was held at Jackson Square in Clarksburg at 9:30 a.m. The 5k route began at Jackson Square, went down Sixth Street, through Main Street and ended back at Jackson Square. Runners and...

The Easter meals offer release from the somber religious rituals of the previous Lenten period and solemn Holy Week events. In some southern Italian homes Easter celebrations––after morning Mass, of course––may begin with the head of the family, or the eldest member of the group (usually a nonna), blessing the table, foods and invited guests with a...

Today, Eataly is a household name, especially if you love high quality, genuine Made in Italy: with stores in Italy, Germany, France, the US, Sweden, Canada, Brazil, China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia -just to name a few locations – the famous brand has, we can say, conquered the world. The US is home to eight stores, including one in Los Angeles, and...

Structural decline of red wine? The Uiv-Vinitaly Observatory’s analysis, however, shows that this is not actually the case; rather, we are witnessing an acceleration toward the much-desired positioning in the premium of the most moral Italian red wine denominations. Red wine, the ultimate oenological symbol, appears to be suffering the most in an e...

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is looking for a Junior Project Manager – Membership. The candidate will support the IACCSE’s membership activities and will be responsible of membership recruitment and retention.  The Junior Project Manager will analyze the Chamber’s current membership sales and retention processes and develop new s...

Italy is a land of exquisite beauty, and every city and town has its own unique charm. One such town that is worth exploring is Chianni, located in the heart of Tuscany. The town is nestled on a hilltop and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Despite being relatively unknown to tourists, Chianni has a lot to offer, from its ri...

Arby's may no longer be able to claim "It has the meats" after Principe Italia celebrated its grand opening Thursday in Columbia. The Italian meats factory is a subsidiary of JBS Foods, a major U.S. meat-product manufactuer, which also has Swift Prepared Foods plant making bacon in Moberly. Principe is under the Swift portfolio. Products made both...

While excavating a villa used by ancient Roman emperors in Italy, archaeologists uncovered something unexpected: two mosaics that depict the Greek mythological figure Medusa, whose hair was made of snakes and whose gaze was said could turn people into stone.   The team found the mosaics in a circular room in the Villa of the Antonines, so called be...

It's a big gay weekend in Atlantic City on Saturday the 15th at 8PM in Ovation Hall at the Ocean Resort and Casino when "My Big Gay Italian Midlife Crisis," the third chapter in the "Big Gay" Franchise, marks its official debut at the property. The show made its original debut in December of 2015 at the Snapple Theater Center on 50th Street and Bro...