Columbus Citizens Foundation: The Benefits of Your Support
Among the many philanthropic endeavors CCF has undertaken throughout the years, one we have taken particular pride in is responding to emergencies in Italy, from earthquakes to COVID. Last year, the region of Emilia Romagna was devastated by severe flooding, with the city of Faenza facing heavy damages. Thanks to the efforts of Cay. Giuliana Ridolf...
Italian Open: Rome sets up red clay tennis court in city centre
Rome is preparing for the Internazionali BNL d'Italia tennis tournament, also known as the Italian Open, by setting up a red clay court in the central Piazza del Popolo. The court will host the men's and women's pre-qualification matches until 4 May, in collaboration between the city and Federtennis, ahead of the 81st edition of the prestigious ten...
New Italian restaurant on White Bridge Road promises dishes that are 'not Americanized'
A new Italian restaurant — DeLuca — opens Tuesday, April 30 in the former Porta Via restaurant space off White Bridge Road, the latest of several Italian fine-dining spots to open in Nashville in the past five years. Managers at DeLuca — so named for its Italian chef, Rosario DeLuca — said their restaurant will stand out for authenticity because it...
Stamford officials may reverse decision to have students in school for Columbus and Veterans days
A controversial move to hold school on both Columbus and Veterans Day in Stamford is likely to be reversed because it will cost the district money. The Board of Education is expected to conduct a revote on the school calendar for the next two school years on Tuesday night that would bring both holidays back as days off for students and staff. "Th...
The case for Mario Draghi as the next European Council president
The European Union (EU) is at a crossroads: It must choose either to enact significant reforms or accept its impending decline. One of the few leaders willing to make much-needed reforms is Mario Draghi, the former president of the European Central Bank (ECB) and former prime minister of Italy. As ECB president from 2011-2019, Draghi is widely cred...
North End restaurants protest start of outdoor dining season with banners, planned rally
North End restaurateurs protested the city’s outdoor dining rules, this time with multiple banners that hung across Hanover Street and a planned rally Wednesday the same week other neighborhoods in Boston would begin to be allowed to set up street dining for the season. One banner seen Monday read “If you want a reservation for outdoor dining in t...
Puccini: His Life, His Music, His Legacy
Thursday May 09 2024, 18:00 (Local time). Italian Cultural Institute Los Angeles - 1023 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Step into the world of Giacomo Puccini as we commemorate 100 years since his passing with an unforgettable celebration. Join us for an evening of discovery and delight, featuring an insightful lecture by James Conlon, Music Di...
Rome is the best city in the world to visit on foot
The website GuruWalk, the international community of city walking tour enthusiasts offering free walking tours of cities with specialized guides, has decreed that the Capital is the most beautiful half to visit on foot. The ranking evaluated bookings made in 800 cities in 120 countries over the past year, from April 2023 to April 2024. The top nati...
Here’s Your Guide to Italian Restaurants in Delaware County
Several generations of Italian Americans have made their home here in Delaware County, so it’s not surprising that there are plenty of good Italian restaurants to be found here. Main Line Today’s Kylee Steigelman has compiled a list of 47 Italian restaurant that can be found here at home. Read on for the top six in the county. Ariano in Media, a ru...
Three Siena Delights
Siena is a difficult city to come to grips with. It’s known for a twice a year horse race called the Palio, a race that, for Americans, has elements in it that a reasonable person would ascribe to insanity. It’s what attracts us to the city, mostly. And yet to ignore Siena outside the frenzy the Palio brings is to ignore a noble part of Tuscany and...
“La famiglia è tutto”: what it means to be an Italian language student at PLNU
Venice, or Venezia: the elusive city of islands, canals and free-flowing water; a home to mystery, pride and honor. Venetians have told themselves stories about themselves for hundreds of years — stories of their stable government, autonomous republic and prosperous existence. This is the myth of Venice. Born out of a republic – “La Serenissima” –...
Putting Puglian Wines on the Map
In what could only be termed a stark contrast to the light, so-pale-they-are-almost-water wines that summer holidays spent basking on the Puglian coastline call for, the wines from Puglia have gained a reputation as heavy hitters, if you will–red, punchy, and fruit forward. How many of us have wandered into a supermarket looking for a good quality...