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AATI is looking for a creative mind to help us rethink our look by creating a brand/logo for the association. The logo should somehow represent our guidingcharacteristics: "Preserve, Advance, and Promote Italian Culture" and reflect our mission: The American Association of Teachers of Italian is a professional organization...

Giunge all'XI edizione il Concorso Video "Memorie Migranti", nato per recuperare la memoria storica dell'emigrazione italiana nel mondo e favorire un'attività di ricerca e di studio sugli aspetti sociali, storici ed economici legati al grande esodo.   Promosso dal Museo dell'Emigrazione "Pietro Conti" con la partecipazione di Rai Teche e del...

Though I appreciate Federal Hill's established collection of Italian restaurants, I always find it refreshing to see a newcomer on Atwells. Enoteca Umberto opened in July, but its small size and word-of-mouth marketing mean it's still a bit of a secret.   Atwells was quiet on a mid-week night, and we took our time with a cocktail while brows...

by Brock Radke Fine cured Italian meats, salty cheese, crisp vegetables doused in oil and vinegar, and a crusty roll. What's better than an Italian sub sandwich? It's pretty easy to procure one, which is nice because it's a constant lunchtime craving, but where in Las Vegas can we find the best of the best?   Let's begin with the obvious. O...

Italian American Writers Association Literary Reading (www.iawa.net). Since 1991, IAWA has given voice to writers through its literary series every second Saturday of the month. IAWA East is held even months at Sidewalk Café and IAWA West continues at Cornelia Street Café on odd months.   WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 5:30-7:30pm WHERE: Side...

Let's face it. Now that the Thanksgiving leftovers have been picked over and Black Friday has elbowed its way in and out of our bank accounts, the Christmas season is officially upon us, blasting through the front door like a Buffalo blizzard. And we all know who else comes knocking at this jolly time of year: family. These dual themes of the holi...

by Jack Silverman   Waching Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's electric performance on The Colbert Report last week, a couple of things stood out. First, whether she's delivering a synth-pop megahit to a 20,000-strong arena crowd or a jazz standard to a small studio audience, Gaga is a phenomenal singer.   Second, despite being 88 years old...

Sono oltre 400mila i turisti attesi negli hotel e nei B&B di Roma fra Natale e Capodanno: il 4 per cento in più rispetto allo scorso anno. E positivi sono anche i numeri che guardano a tutto l'anno, misurando arrivi e presenze da gennaio a nomembre 2014. I dati sono stati elaborati dall'Ebtl e presentati stamattina in una conferenza all'hotel M...

A trio of talented sopranos, Virginia Zeani, 89, plus Marilyn Mims and daughter, Virginia Mims, 18, will perform in a free concert at 2 p .m. Jan. 25 at Helen K. Persson Recital Hall, 326 Acacia Road, on the Palm Beach Atlantic University campus. Zeani was the mentor of Marilyn Mims when she was a music student in Indiana. "I wanted to sing Vi...

Tourism at Expo 2015 is expected to generate 5 billion euros of revenue, said Expo CEO Giuseppe Sala on Wednesday during his visit to Rai headquarters. Sala said the number is realistic given that 20 million people are expected to visit Expo 2015. «It's the number I like the most, together with that of participating countries' foreign investments...

L'arte come rappresentazione del mondo che ci circonda e allo stesso tempo veicolo di promozione culturale.   La mostra "We Are All Made of Stardust" organizzata dall'Istituto Italiano di Cultura in collaborazione con l'associazione "Bologna Connect", è parte del progetto di promozione della città di Bologna e dell'Emilia-Romagna negli Stati...

The Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass will offer a gnocchi-making class on Saturday, April 11, from 1 - 3 p.m. at their location at 56 Margaret Street in Springfield.   Adults and children are encouraged to bring an apron to the class. An instructor, supplies and space to work will be provided and attendees can take home what they make...