Italian heritage key to Matteo Lane’s comedy
Comic Matteo Lane’s philosophy about live shows is simple: “jokes, jokes and the telling of a ton of jokes.” “My stand-up is not me talking about traumatic moments,” he said. “It’s me catching up with what’s happened in the last year — like we were talking over brunch. I work really hard on making my show as natural as possible. We have enough (exp...
Il Volo World Tour 2024/2025 is coming to North America!
Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble continue to captivate audiences worldwide with a series of prestigious live performances, highlighting the trio’s enduring global success. Tickets will go on sale from November 22. Members of the Il Volo Official Fan Club will be able to purchase tickets IN ADVANCE from November 20. The States w...
New Italian eatery ‘La Zozzona’ opening in Scottsdale this week
A new Italian eatery from award-winning Chef Richard Blais is arriving in Scottsdale this week. La Zozzona, which is Italian for “messy, rich or substantial,” is Blais’ first Arizona-based restaurant and is opening on Wednesday at The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort. Blais, a James Beard Award-nominated cookbook author, is known for finishing as the...
Derby (CT) Welcomes Italian Delegation To City
Officials from the City of Derby on Nov. 18 bid a warm welcome to a visiting delegation from Derby’s sister city of Puglianello, Campania, Italy. About 50 residents gathered at J.R. Payden Field House on Chatfield Street for a welcoming ceremony that kicked off with the singing of both the national anthem and the Italian national anthem by Alderwom...
AC Milan among the “Game Changers” at Soccerex Miami 2024: Head of Women Football shares vision and future initiatives of AC Milan Women
In the season marking its 125th Anniversary, AC Milan took centre stage at Soccerex Miami 2024, the premier global event dedicated to the football business. Elisabet Spina, the Head of Women Football of the Rossoneri, affirmed what AC Milan represents in Italy and around the world: a Club that constantly innovates, evolves both itself and the game...
Italian village offering $1 homes to Americans wanting to relocate after election
A small rural village in Italy is offering homes for as little as $1.06 after the 2024 presidential election. “Are you worned out by global politics? Looking to embrace a more balanced lifestyle while securing new opportunities? It’s time to start building your European escape in the stunning paradise of Sardinia,” the promotional website says. T...
Fiat 500 Giorgio Armani Edition Will Appeal To LA’s Fashionistas
We’re days away from the Los Angeles Auto Show and Fiat has quietly confirmed plans to introduce the 500e Giorgio Armani special edition. A debut is scheduled for tomorrow and the model will arrive early next year in limited numbers.While the automaker only released a handful of details, their latest ‘product drop’ isn’t much of a surprise as the E...
A Guide To Off-Season Tuscany
There is a downside to visiting Tuscany out of season, but I’ll come back to that. It’s only a minor quibble, and coming here in autumn – when the crowds have gone and the vineyards are golden and the hills snag with mist in the mornings – is probably the dreamiest time to visit. Dreamy is the right word, because there is something languid and slee...
It’s a Family Affair for Pasta Sisters
One of the key ingredients to great Italian food, besides the actual ingredients, is authenticity. All too many Italian restaurants have little to no connection to the country of Italy, which is a massive flaw when the food is so connected to the region. That’s not the case with Pasta Sisters, a true family affair born across the ocean. “This story...
8 things people get wrong about ancient Rome
Ancient Rome maintains a grip on pop culture, from Hollywood blockbusters to video games. Since its establishment in 31 B.C., the Roman Empire exerted its influence throughout the Mediterranean and beyond. But what if the Rome we think we know—complete with deadly arenas, decadence, and marble statues—is more fiction than fact? From not-so-deadly g...
Daniele Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera’s principal guest conductor
Daniele Rustioni will become just the third principal guest conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in its nearly century-and-a-half history, leading at least two productions each season starting in 2025-26 as a No. 2 to music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Rustioni agreed to a three-year term, the company announced Wednesday. He is to helm revivals of...
Weekend in Verona: the complete itinerary from Friday to Sunday
In the heart of Veneto, not far from the shores of Lake Garda, lies a city with ancient roots, rich in art and romance. Verona’s beauty goes beyond its history and iconic sites like the splendid Arena: there’s also the charm and elegance of its squares, the picturesque corners of the old town, and the romantic atmosphere that lives on in places...