Spruill instructor publishes book of paintings in Italy
Pat Fiorello, a painting instructor for 10 years at Dunwoody's Spruill Center for the Arts, has come a long way since the time when her second grade teacher soured her on painting by yelling to the class about cleaning up their paints. She's just published "Bella Italia - Italy Through the Eyes of an Artist," a book of more than 80 of her oil and...
NASA Intensive Four Day Italian Wine Specialist Provides Certification Opportunity for Both Professionals and Wine Enthusiasts
Diego Meraviglia, Vice President and Director of Education of the North American Sommelier Association (NASA) and Gold-Pin Sommelier, returns to Miami to head the Southeastern US presentation of the Italian Wine Immersion Course. Designed for either wine enthusiasts or professionals, the classes deeply and fully explore all 20 wine regions of Italy...
UM Students and Recent Grad to Represent U.S. as Student Ambassadors at World’s Fair Expo in Milan
From May 1 to October 31, Milan will become a global showcase as it hosts the World's Fair Expo, where more than 140 countries will share their solutions to one of today's most pressing issues: feeding the planet. Three UM students, from the College of Arts & Sciences and from the School of Communication, were selected to represent the...
In Catonsville, the very model of a neighborhood Italian bistro
Franco's Italian Bistro opened last fall in the Frederick Road location that had previously been Regions. Regions was valiant but slightly complicated, with an ambitious globe-traveling menu of small and large plates. Franco's Italian Bistro is simple, straightforward and, from what I could tell, a big draw for the Catonsville community. &nbs...
CHS Italian Club Presents 22nd Annual Fundraiser February 5
The 22nd annual Italian Night Fundraiser event presented by the Columbia High School Italian Language and Culture Club will be held Friday, February 5, at the CHS cafeteria. Club Advisor Enrica Funari explained the theme is "Italian Renaissance Knights" and is focused on the Northern Regions of Italy. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for st...
DiFabio’s offers comforting Italian family fare
by Robin Garr Mmm, mmm, Tortellini! Who doesn't love these little stuffed pasta rings? Artfully rolled into small rounds, their Italian name stems from "torta," naming them as "little cakes," a moniker that doesn't actually make much sense since there's nothing very cake-like about them. If you want descriptive food words, try the...
Columbus Day Mass
All people of Italian descent are invited to attend the 10.00 a.m. Mass on Sunday October 9, 2016 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist to honor Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of the Americas, who brought Christianity to the New World. We will celebrate our Italian ancestors, who came to America in pursuit of freedom and opportunity, stren...
Robilant+Voena Brings Mimmo Rotella Solo to Art Basel Miami Beach
by Isabella Mason Robilant+Voena that has galleries in London, Milan and St. Moritz, is presenting a curated selection of works by Domenico "Mimmo" Rotella (1918-2006) at Art Basel Miami Beach that begins tomorrow. Considered an important figure in post-war European art, he is known for his décollage works made from cinema and advertising...
Fiat of Huntsville Adds Alfa Romeo
The luxury Italian sports car brand Alfa Romeo is coming to Huntsville. "It's an exciting time here at Fiat and Alfa Romeo of Huntsville," said Frank Williams, the President/Operating Partner at Dodge Chrysler Jeep Fiat Ram in Huntsville. "We have the all-new Alfa 4C coming in October of this year. This vehicle is a true masterpiece w...
Former Miami federal magistrate Peter Palermo dies at 97
by Monique O. Madan There was something special about witnessing an immigrant take an oath of allegiance to become a U.S. citizen. For former federal magistrate Peter Richard Palermo, the experience was personal: His father had immigrated to the United States from Paternopoli, Italy, in 1903. Palermo, who died in Miami at age...
Feast of Saint Mark Food Festival marks 5th year
The Feast of Saint Mark Italian Food Festival, an annual event celebrating traditional Italian culture, will take place at Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in the Brook Highland area Saturday, April 30, at 3 p.m. The festival, in its fifth year, will begin with a Catholic Mass, followed by food, dancing, live Italian music and you...
Italian boutiques make rush to Palm Beach
Palm Beach saw an influx of Italian fashion enter the business scene this season. Handmade sandal shop Via Capri, 34, fine cashmere brand Brunello Cucinelli, women's and men's clothing store Naracamicie and resort-wear boutique Socapri all opened on Worth Avenue. Luxury apparel store Mario Romano Capri opened on South County Road.Three of the...