The Italian region where tomato is off the menu
Ah Italy, the land of pizza, pasta and plenty of tomato sauce. At least, that's the impression many visitors have when planning a trip to the Bel Paese. But if they're planning to visit popular tourist sites like Cinque Terre or Portofino, they might be in for a shock -- because the traditional food of Liguria, the northwest coastal region where bo...
Italian lakes: 4 good reasons to visit them
Are you wishing for a new and unusual travel experience? A visit to one of the many lakes in Italy is what you need now. Nowadays travellers are increasingly discovering the appeal of lakes and related activities. Statistics confirm this tendency among international tourists, especially those who love environmental or experiential travel adventure...
The Italian spirit runs through Chicago’s veins, the second US destination of IEM tour
Italian wines were in the limelight at Times Square, in the heart and soul of New York, where millions of people from all over the world pass through every day. First, they were the stars of the Great Brands (which includes 18 of the top most important family Italian wine companies), and then the “Wine Experience”, signed by “Wine Spectator”, and f...
Italian Researchers May Have Solved Stradivarius’ Secret To Exemplary Sound
A new research paper sheds more light on the craftsmanship of Stradivarius, with clues that take a look inside his venerated craftsmanship. Despite some evidence to the contrary, the violins of Stradivarius and Cremonese violin makers of the 17th and into the 18th centuries are still prized above that of more recent instruments. Musical and scienti...
Movie starring Robert De Niro to film in Cincinnati
Calling all movie stars – a movie starring Robert De Niro will be filming in Cincinnati and you can be in it. Local casting director D. Lynn Meyers posted to Facebook announcing they're looking for extras for the movie "Wise Guys." According to Variety and Deadline, the movie starring Robert De Niro is a period piece about a mob drama. The movie wi...
Måneskin To Release New Album In January
Italian rockers Måneskin have had quite a big 2022, from appearing on Saturday Night Live to performing at dozens of major music festivals and winning the best alternative Video Music Award for “I Wanna Be Your Slave.” Next up is a new album, Rush!, which will be released Jan. 20, 2023, through Arista Records. It will be available for pre-order on...
Italy's Campari builds up bourbon business with $600 million Kentucky deal
Italian spirits group Campari (CPRI.MI) said on Monday it had reached an agreement to buy an initial 70% stake in Wilderness Trail Distillery for $420 million, strengthening its bourbon offer. Under the agreement, Campari has an option to buy the remaining 30% of the Kentucky-based producer of bourbon and rye whiskey in 2031. The deal implies a cur...
Italian GDP still in expansion mode in 3Q22
The flash estimate just released by Istat shows that Italy managed to avoid contraction in 3Q22. We had expected a positive reading, but the 0.5% QoQ gain (was 1.1% QoQ in 2Q) is clearly a positive surprise. The 2.6% YoY gain (was 4.7% in 2Q22) marks a clear deceleration, which looks set to continue ever the next few quarters. As usual at the preli...
ITTV Forum&Festival - IV edition
November 6-9, 2022 - NeueHouse Hollywood. MORE INFO here. ITTV Forum&Festival, the world’s premiere event dedicated to the Italian audiovisual market and the connections between its international counterparts, will once again be returning to Los Angeles, featuring panel discussions with Italian and American industry members, exclusive advance scree...
Matt Quatraro is the latest Italian American to manage a club in Major League Baseball
Matt Quatraro is the latest Italian American to manage a club in Major League Baseball. The Rays announced his hiring on Sunday night. Most recently a bench coach in Tampa, he signed a three-year contract with an option for 2026. He was also a hitting coach with the Indians from 2014-2017. An All-American player at Old Dominion University, he made...
October, the Month of Italian Heritage, celebrates new Italians Talents
The Italian heritage month in Los Angeles has just ended with an incredible surprise concert played by the Loyola Law School Orchestra last night, and directed by Maestro Simona Grossi. The program was mainly dedicated to the sound track of “ La Dolce Vita “. The building of City Hall of Los Angeles was lit up with the “Tricolore”. Maestro Simona G...
Mangia! It’s The Feast of Little Italy
Come hungry for The Feast of Little Italy. There’s entertainment, but you’ll want to save room for the food. Organizers for The Feast of Little Italy, set for Nov. 4-6 at Abacoa in Jupiter, say the festival has expanded and has more vendors than before. “We invite families, friends, and our surrounding neighbors to join us as we share in the passio...