Fire Guts Italian-American Club In Phoenixville
A fast-moving blaze gutted the inside and severely damaged the roof of Santa Anna Italian-American Club, 442 Dayton St. The blaze broke out just after midnight Wednesday and was under control within 45 minutes, fire officials said. A damage estimate was not yet available. An air of sadness pervaded Friday morning as several club officers were outsi...
Scopello, the enchanting seaside village
In western Sicily there is an unforgettable village, overlooking the stacks that guard the Tyrrhenian Sea, an incredibly fascinating place that contains historical evidence, traditions, dialects and different cultures. Welcome to Scopello, a small hamlet of the Municipality of Castellammare del Golfo, in the province of Trapani The breathtaking vie...
Via Sophia by the Sea, upscale Italian restaurant, to open in Bethany Beach hotel
A sophisticated Italian restaurant that’s generated solid reviews in hip locales like Washington, D.C., and Kennebunkport, Maine, is opening a third location in Bethany Beach. Via Sophia by the Sea is slated to open June 14 inside the newly renovated Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott. The beachfront hotel’s multimillion-dollar ma...
Italian Workmen’s Club share culture with Madison community for Festa Italia
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, the Italian Workmen’s Club has you covered. The group is hosting a Festa Italia at McKee Farms Park to celebrate Italian culture, and share it with the Madison community. The picnic started Friday and will go until Sunday. Organizer David Rizzo said the itinerary is jam-packed with food, games and...
Village bin man helped unearth ancient bronze statues in Italy's Tuscany
One of Italy's most remarkable archaeological finds in decades goes on show this month - Etruscan and Roman statues pulled from the mud in Tuscany thanks in part to the intuition of a retired garbage man. About two dozen bronze statues from the third century BC to the first century AD, extracted from the ruins of an ancient spa, will go on display...
Meet Biddrina Gelato, the new-school gelaterie at Locanda Vini e Olii
The temperatures are finally heating up, which means those summertime snacks need to cool down: just in time, new-school Italian gelato shop Biddrina Gelato, launched this week outside of its sister restaurant, Clinton Hill's Locanda Vini & Olii. Named after the Sicilian legend of the "Biddrina," a mythical serpent said to live in the wetlands of...
New ‘Padre Pio’ film is a human look at the famous saint, filmmakers say
The weight of playing St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more popularly known as Padre Pio, one of the most popular saints of the 20th century, was “enormous,” Shia LaBeouf told CNA in late May. The new film “Padre Pio,” starring “Transformers” and “Fury” star LaBeouf, airs in theaters June 2 and portrays the Italian friar in his early 20s immersed in the suf...
Venetian chimneys: a tale of innovation and safety
The innovative construction of Venetian chimneys stands as a testament to the city’s unique approach to addressing the challenges posed by its specific geographical conditions. With high humidity, salt air, and densely packed dwellings of varying heights, the Venetians needed ingenious solutions to ensure safety and efficiency in chimney design and...
Aromi brings ‘authentic’ Italian cuisine to La Mesa
Aromi held its grand opening in La Mesa on May 22. A new Italian restaurant, Aromi combines the rich traditions of Italian cuisine with a modern twist. One of Aromi’s highlights is its tableside presentations of selected dishes, adding an interactive element to the dining experience. “At Aromi, we are passionate about bringing the essence of Italy...
Minister of Business and Made in Italy Urso and Secretary of Commerce Raimondo at Italian Republic Day in Washington
More than 1,000 guests attended a reception at the Embassy of Italy in Washington yesterday, which was attended by Minister of Business and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso and Secretary of Commerce USA, Gina Raimondo, who had a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the event. Among the guests welcomed by Ambassador Mariangela Zappia were also Hon. Chris...
GUIDO ALBERTI. Liquore Strega and the bewitching power of literature
You might have heard of Liquore Strega, a 70-herb premium liqueur from Campania, or perhaps of GUIDO ALBERTI, its eclectic CEO in the mid-20th century, who co-created and sponsored the Premio Strega (Italy’s most important literary prize) and started a notable career as an actor in the 1960s. I confess that I did not know of him. I came across his...
IO MI CANTO DA SOLA Storie di donne mai arrese
IO MI CANTO DA SOLA Storie di donne mai arrese (I SING MY OWN SONG - Stories of Women who never surrendered). Boston Playwrights' Theatre, 949 Commonwealth Ave., Boston MA 02215. Friday June 9 at 7:30 PM; Saturday June 10 at 7:30 PM; Sunday June 11 at 3:00 PM. The show is a series of monologues about historical Italian women who were victims of vio...