‘Beyond the Medici’: A Window Into Florentine Baroque Art
The exhibition “Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection” is currently on view at the Georgia Museum of Art through May 18. Mark Fehrs Haukohl, president of a multinational family investment office based in Houston, organized the show from his family’s private collection of Florentine Baroque art, the largest outside of Italy. He wrote, “In...
Italy among the first countries to contribute to the establishment and development of the innovation ecosystem in Florida.
Innovation, alongside competitiveness and research, is undeniably one of the most crucial drivers of sustainable growth and productivity for countries in the modern global economy. By fostering a culture of innovation, countries can continuously adapt, evolve, and remain competitive, thereby creating the foundation for long-term economic prosperity...
Il Tartufo Ristorante: Parkland's "Italian-Italian" Restaurant
Parkland is home to a hidden gem of an Italian restaurant, and word is just beginning to get out about Il Tartufo. The story of Il Tartufo (Italian for The Truffle) began on Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale 35 years ago. The original restaurant , which opened in 1990, was named one of the Top 450 restaurants in the United States (of any kind) Diarone Aw...
The Italian trio Il Volo is coming to South Florida
In celebration of their new album and 15th anniversary as a trio, Il Volo has embarked on a World Tour, kicking off in North America with stops in Florida. The 18-date North American tour will include stops at Radio City Music Hall in New York, the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Davie. For over 15 years,...
Mille Miglia Florida Experience 2025 kick-off
The Mille Miglia Florida Experience, organized under the patronage of the Consulate General of Italy in Miami, the Automobile Club of Italy, Historic ACI and the NIAF (National Italian American Foundation), has kicked off yesterday. The glamour, beauty, passion for automotive technology and exhilarating speed of more than seventy historic cars and...
Triple Crown of Italian Design: 1000 Miglia Stops in Bayfront Naples
For over two decades, Bayfront Naples has been the heartbeat of downtown Naples, offering everything from exceptional dining to cutting-edge design. Known for hosting legendary events, Bayfront Naples is now preparing for one of its most unique experiences yet. Italy’s legendary 1000 Miglia race will take place in Florida for the first time ever fr...
A new 'elevated' Italian restaurant is opening in downtown Greenville (SC) across from Fluor Field
Though it may seem like the people behind DeMarco’s Italian restaurant have been hinting at the opening of their new eatery for a long time, they’ve been thinking about it and working on it for even longer. DeMarco’s Italian began as a conversation between Anthony Pepe and Mike and Genine Baldassarra about three years ago. They wanted to create an...
Italian Excellence in Eyewear Design Coming to Vision Expo East
Vision Expo East, the leading conference and exhibition for eyecare and eyewear professionals, will showcase an extraordinary collection of Italian eyewear manufacturers at its Orlando debut. Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando (FL) from February 19-22, 2025, the event will feature a dedicated Italian Pavilion representi...
NYC SoFlo Takeover Continues With New Coral Gables La Pecora Bianca
The New York restaurant takeover in Miami continues — this time with La Pecora Bianca. Known for its bold flavors and fresh ingredients, La Pecora Bianca has become a crowd favorite for those craving elevated Italian dining in a stylish, laid-back atmosphere. This past week, the popular spot has put up its signage at the Shops at Merrick Park in Co...
One Heart, Two Homes: A Story of Italian American Ancestry
My maternal grandparents immigrated from a small town in Southern Italy called Alife. It’s located in the Province of Caserta (Campania), a beautiful place that sits in a valley surrounded by the Matese Mountains. I have been blessed to visit the town of my ancestors many times. While I am eager to share stories of my first visit in 1988, at the ag...
How Memphis music bonded the Bluff City with an Italian village 5,000 miles away
The language was unfamiliar to most of those participating in the Wednesday morning international Zoom meeting, but the words “Rufus Thomas” needed no translation. Resounding briefly within a flow of enthusiastic Italian, the name “Rufus Thomas” — and those of other classic soul singers, including “Otis Redding” and “Solomon Burke” — earned smiles...
Italian American Society Scholarship Opportunity
The Italian American Society of Marco Island is currently accepting applications for a $1,000 scholarship opportunity for a graduating senior from any Collier County High School who will be attending a post-high school education in the Trades (an example would include automotive, diesel, aviation, and marine technology, cosmetology, culinary, elect...