Italian-American Family Drama ' A Room Of My Own' At Seven Angels
"A room of My Own," a recent off-Broadway success that's now at Seven Angels Theatre with much of its original cast, is an old-fashioned melodrama — not far removed from "I Remember Mama" — about the daily struggles of a tight-knit, loud-mouthed family. That the family swears and farts volubly doesn't make it seem any more realistic, or an...
At Marotto’s, Italian classics plus something for the heart
There are a lot of Italian restaurants in the Buffalo area where you can get an enjoyable meal. There are even a few whose cooks have convinced me tripe can be made fit for human consumption. But there is only one I know of where the owner, after cooking your dinner, might come out of the kitchen to ask how everything was, then start playing a harm...
Date Night Dining: Stevarino's Italian Eatery and Pub (South Pittsburg)
This column is about the experience of food in Chattanooga. I will take people out for dinner and lunch dates at various restaurants in the Chattanooga region. It is not meant to be a review per se, but an account of a one-time experience at a restaurant. Your mileage may vary depending upon your expectations. This week, Monica and I visit...
Il wi-fi superpotente (e italiano) che conquista le aziende americane
Quando, più di dieci anni fa, Cosimo Malesci, toscano di Portoferraio, si laureò in Ingegneria oceanografica al Mit di Boston, sognava di costruire droni sottomarini capaci di mimetizzarsi tra i pesci. Ma la vita, si sa, spesso ha progetti diversi. Soprattutto se cerchi di cavalcare tecnologie in rapida evoluzione. E così Cosimo, insieme al fra...
Bianco protégé opening his own pizzeria near downtown Tucson
By Cathalena E. Burch A protégé of pizza maker Chris Bianco is opening his own pizzeria in Tucson's downtown warehouse district. Scott Girod hopes to open Monello — Italian for "brat" or "street urchin" — by late December or early January, once he finishes renovations to the former gallery space at 222 E. Sixth St. Work includes knocking down...
Learn About the 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go
Author and Italy expert Susan Van Allen will be presenting a lecture on the third edition of her book, "100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go," on Monday, December 5, where she will also offer tips on making your Italian dream vacation come true, with an entertaining presentation on Bel Paese. Her lecture will be at Distant Lands Travel Bookst...
Negri Bossi to build technical center in Plymouth
Negri Bossi North America, which sells injection molding presses made in Italy by Negri Bossi SpA, is building a technical center in Plymouth this year to grow in the automotive sector. President Tony Firth said the facility in Plymouth will accommodate a sales office, warehouse and showroom for demonstrating Negri Bossi injection molding mach...
Passaporti a Houston: funzionario del Consolato il 24 a Dallas
Il prossimo 24 novembre, il funzionario itinerante del Consolato generale di Houston si recherà a Dallas per raccogliere impronte digitali, foto e firma dei connazionali che hanno bisogno di un nuovo passaporto. I connazionali interessati devono inviare una mail, entro e non oltre il 20 novembre, per registrarsi ed ottenere precise istruzioni all'...
“The Media & The Mob: Exploring the Mafia Mystique” - New Book Examines A Pervasive Ethnic Media Stereotype
"The Media & the Mob: Exploring the Mafia Mystique" is a fascinating look at the complex issue of media stereotyping and Italian-American enthnicity, tracing its history and culminating with a historic meeting with a major television network news executives.Ron Quartararo, author of "La Famiglia: The Power & Passion of Family, Lessons on Li...
Luigi Lucchi, il sindaco che conta più concittadini a New York che a Berceto esclama "dovrei essere mayor qua"
di Riccardo Chioni La sua presenza a New York è un appuntamento che si rinnova ogni anno, ieri però presso la sala ricevimenti Riccardo's ad Astoria nel Queens, il sindaco di Berceto, Luigi Lucchi si è unito ai suoi concittadini per la firma di una petizione contro l'Unione dei Comuni."Non è un piccolo paese, ma un grande territorio" spieg...
Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero to visit California in April
Ambassador of Italy to the United Stated Claudio Bisogniero will be visiting Southern California in April, for his second official mission since last Fall. His presence here will honor the success received by the many initiatives for the 2013 – Year of the Italian Culture in the U.S. Ambassador Bisogniero will be present at the opening of Sicily:...
Jerry Colangelo (Chairman - NIASHF National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame)
Lo sport ha da sempre un ruolo di veicolo culturale, sociale, economico e commerciale della società americana. L'approccio americano allo sport ha convinto generazioni di ragazzi e ragazze forgiandone la consapevolezza circa il carattere vincente della società americana; lo sport ha spesso agito da vero portavoce della cultura popolare statunitense...