Peno Brings "Southern Italian Soul Food" to Clayton
If you were a fan of the grilled pizza at Pizzino — the fast-casual spot tucked into a little strip mall just off Wydown Boulevard in Clayton — you might be surprised to see what the new owner has done to the place. Gone is the utilitarian white-and-red color scheme, fridge full of bottled drinks and open kitchen. Instead, at Peno (7600 W...
Depero. Rovereto, New York and Other Stories by Nello Correale
Embassy of Italy. 3000 Whitehaven Street NW. Washington, DC 20008Friday, April 29, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT). Register The Istituto Italiano di Cultura cordially invites you to the screening of "Depero. Rovereto, New York and Other Stories" (2015), the first documentary film focused on the artist from Trentino, Fortunato De...
Parishioners vow legal action to save Mount Carmel from diocese-driven demolition
A movement started by Our Lady of Mount Carmel parishioners to override the wishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese has picked up supporters in high places, and organizers say they've talked with legal experts who have given them hope that they have legal standing to challenge any future demolition orders. Mayor Joe Petty, At-large City Counc...
Mille Miglia, “the most beautiful race in the world” turns 90 but its untamable spirit remains young
The Mille Miglia has a nearly 90-year history, but looks younger than its real age. Rather, it is as lively as it used to be in its early days, when it was "the most beautiful race in the world" (as Enzo Ferrari called it). For thirty years, from 1927 to 1957, the Mille Miglia ran across half of Italy, along its 1,700 km-odd route amid dust whirlw...
Mancuso's, The Park to open at Collier Center in downtown Phoenix
Two new restaurant concepts are coming to downtown Phoenix this summer. Both will be within an easy walking distance to Talking Stick Resort Arena and Chase Field. Mancuso's Restaurants said earlier this month that it was relocating its Scottsdale restaurant, Bobby's (which closed April 30) to the Collier Center along Jefferson between Se...
Premio Internazionale Flaiano di Italianistica per opere di cultura italiana pubblicate all’estero, in lingua italiana o straniera
Nell'ambito della 43^ edizione dei Premi Internazionali Flaiano, sezione letteratura, è bandito per il 2016 il quindicesimo Premio Internazionale di Italianistica. Promosso e organizzato dall'Associazione Culturale Ennio Flaiano e dal Centro Nazionale di Studi Dannunziani in collaborazione con il Ministero per gli Affari Esteri e gli...
Stanley Tucci: Italian of the Week
On November 11, 1960, Joan (née Tropiano) and Stanley Tucci welcomed a son, Stanley, in Peekskill, NY. Growing up, the young boy showed a strong interest in acting and theater. After graduating from high school, Stanley enrolled in SUNY at Purchase and graduated with a bachelor's degree in drama in 1982. He moved to New York City and performed in p...
How Mother Cabrini Became the First American Saint
by Lily Rothman It takes a long time to become a saint — unless you're Frances Cabrini, the woman who 70 years ago became the first American saint. By the time Catholicism was well established in the United States, it was a lot harder to become a saint than it once had been, as the Catholic Church had stabilized the canonization process, as T...
Who are Scott Baio and Antonio Sabato Jr. and why are they at the Republican convention?
by Stephanie Merry The Republican National Convention has quite the line-up of speakers Monday night in Cleveland. Not only is Scott Baio speaking, but so is Antonio Sabato Jr. Wait, who? It's okay to ask. It's been a while since either of these guys were relevant, and we're using the term "relevant" pretty loosely. So here's a r...
Italy’s Maina Signs New Distribution Deals in USA and Mexico
Italian confectionery company Maina has signed new distribution deals in the USA and Mexico, which will double the exports to these countries compared to 2015. The company, specialised in the production of panettone and pandoro cakes, last year achieved a total turnover of €90 million, with exports accounting for 13.5 per cent of the total. Th...
Annual Italian Heritage Festival Bocce Tournament biggest yet
by Victoria L. Cann On Saturday, bocce ball teams and spectators gathered at Ferguson Memorial Park to participate in the annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Bocce Tournament. "This is the biggest it has been. We have 15 teams this year," said Carl Felosa, festival board member. "It's the best year we've had. We had plenty...
Daughters, Dads and the Path Through Grief: Tales from Italian America (RI) on September 21
When:Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 6:00 – 8:00 PMWhere: Metacomet Country Club | 500 Veterans Memorial Park, East Providence, RI 02914Costs: Members $20, Non-members $30 - Advance ticket purchase required. Join us for a book discussion and presentation of Daughters, Dads and the Path Through Grief: Tales from Italian America with Drs. Lorrai...