Italian culture and history: Caserta, the Royal Palace and Park
WTI Magazine #37 2014 July, 2Author : italia.it Translation by: The Royal Palace at Caserta and its park, inserted as one of the 49 Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997, are treasures of truly incomparable splendor.Commissioned by Charles III of Bourbon in the 1700s, Luigi Vanvitelli planned this palace, a triumph of the Itali...
The international Wine & Fine Food Expo 14, Chicago october 23-24
The finest food and wines in the world are paired with the vibrant city of Chicago at the International Food & Wine Expo, an event dedicated to promoting upscale culinary culture in the U.S. Although this international expo debuts this year, it was preceded by two successful events in 2011 and 2012 that were dedicated exclusively to It...
Greater Youngstown Italian Fest SAME AS IT EVER WAS
By Guy D'Astolfo When it comes to the Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, the motto might be "Don't mess with success." The annual street festival already is the biggest by far in the city, and it keeps growing. But instead of striving for newer and glitzier every year, it aims to keep things exactly the same. That's how you create...
Italian American Museum presents "The Leopard"
Directed by Luchino Visconti Based on the Novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa Opening Remarks by Prof. Santi V. Buscemi Please join us for a special screening of Luchino Visconti's award-winning film, The Leopard (Il Gattopardo) at the Italian American Museum on Thursday, August 28th. The film re-creates, with nostalgia, drama, and opu...
Un ballo in maschera in Miami - September 20, 2014
The story of a king who falls in love with his best friend's wife, Un ballo in maschera recounts the assassination in 1792 of King Gustav III of Sweden, who unwisely attends a masked ball where he finds his life to be in danger. Initially blocked by censors who refused to allow a monarch to be killed on stage, Verdi wrote his way out of their requi...
Exhibition - THE MACCHIAIOLI
"The Macchiaioli" is curated by Marco Bertoli. The exhibition is part of a wider plan seeking to highlight the Italian artistic heritage, and make Italian 19th Century painting known to the American public - especially such a groundbreaking movement so vital for the development of modern art. It presents about twenty paintings, all from im...
The Italian-American Civic League Steak Fry
Something about tradition makes food taste better—and Italians know that better than anyone else. The Italian-American Civic League Steak Fry is a charmingly old-fashioned event that's been held yearly for the past 35 years. It's a chance for families and friends to come together, share food and reminisce about the old days. It's also a way to wel...
Mastering authentic Italian lasagna - October 19, 2014 at 3:30 PM
If you didn't have an Italian grandmother to teach you how to make classic lasagna, this is the class for you! Our instructor will walk you through all the steps of creating old-world style lasagna completely from scratch. You'll enjoy working alongside classmates learning how to make and shape homemade pasta dough. We'll share secrets for...
UNICO National Decries NBC "Meet The Press" Host Chuck Todd's "Mob" Comment
UNICO National, the nation's largest Italian American service and charitable organization, is publicly denouncing the recent comments made by Chuck Todd, host of NBC's Meet the Press. In a recent discussion on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" cable program, Todd specifically referred to the New York 11th District Congressional race between Michael Grimm and D...
Micheal Castaldo & Giorgia Fumanti, team up to perform Pray’r ... a new powerful captivating DUET in time for the holiday season
Pray'r (the duet) is much more than a love song, it is a powerful duet that arrives as an emotional new international anthem. A song of hope and praise! What better time to release this duet during the holiday season. Written and produced by CASTALDO and his long time collaborator, the Norwegian composer/producer Stein B. Svendsen, "Pray'r...
North and South join forces to promote Italy’s high quality tomato products abroad
Northern and Southern Italy join forces to promote Italy's high quality tomato products abroad, in a country where industrial associations have often reflected historical geographical differences. In Naples Antonio Ferraioli, president of ANICAV (the National Association for Industrial Canned Food and Vegetable), has announced that the org...
First look inside Ann Arbor's new Bravo Cucina Italiana
Ann Arbor's latest upscale casual restaurant is open for business. Bravo Cucina Italiana, a national chain that features an expansive menu of Italian-American favorites, opened its fifth location in Michigan on Thursday. Comfort and variety are the keys to this Roman villa-themed venture. The atmosphere is cheerful, with brick archways and...