Sportscaster Maria Marino
Multimedia on-air personality Maria Marino has a clear philosophy: Take advantage of any opportunity for growth. “I want to keep pushing boundaries,” the 34-year-old New Jersey native says. “It can be a hard path, but I think it’s rewarding when you keep challenging yourself and putting yourself in situations where you’re going to learn and grow.”...
Exhibition / Teatricci
On the occasion of the reopening of the library at the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago, the exhibition Teatricci will open to the public, presenting an installation and selection of artworks by Italian artist Alessandra Ricci. Teatricci originates from the artist’s passion for theater and illustrated books, from the fascination for the unpred...
Basketball, Caitlin Clark is rewriting history: she's half Italian
There's a girl who is taking college basketball to a dimension reached only in distant eras, when national TV used to broadcast LeBron James games live from the small gym at St. Vincent St. Mary's. Caitlin Clark is the name that is changing the history of basketball made in the USA: 22 years old, the girl born in Des Moines, Iowa, is proving to be...
Former Boston Celtics big man Danilo Gallinari signs with Milwaukee Bucks
Former Boston Celtics big man Danilo Gallinari has elected to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to new reporting from The Athletic’s Shams Charania. “Gallinari is finalizing a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks,” writes The Athletic reporter. “Gallinari’s agent, Michael Tellem, has been discussing options with several title contenders this week.”...
Black History Month: The Italian Consulate in Detroit hosts Black-Italian rapper Amir Issaa to celebrate music and inclusion
Music as a tool of inclusion. The Consulate of Italy Consulate in Detroit organized a series of events on Monday, February 12, with the Roman rapper Amir Issaa. Through his words and his beats, he promoted the values of diversity and the fight against all forms of discrimination. It was a light-hearted and innovative opportunity to approach serious...
The Vince Chiarelli Band Continues a Rich Musical Legacy with the New Album "Under the Mediterranean Moon"
Seasoned musician Vince Chiarelli, who carries the torch of a musical heritage dating back to his grandfather, Vince Chiarelli, a Sicilian immigrant and founder of Vincent Records & Vincent Chiarelli Publishing Co, announces the release of a new album, "Under the Mediterranean Moon." This latest work is a heartfelt tribute to the Italian and Latin...
Team Italy reunion: Dominic Fletcher joins Nicky Lopez on the Chicago White Sox
Dominic Fletcher and Nicky Lopez, two of Team Italy’s best performing players in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, are reunited on the Chicago White Sox. After signing Martin Maldonado, Paul DeJong and Kevin Pillar as well as making a trade with the Atlanta Braves to get Max Stassi and Nicky Lopez, the Chicago White Sox made another important trade...
Pistons acquire three-time Italian Super Cup winner via Jazz trade
The NBA trade deadline is nearing, and the Detroit Pistons are the first team to make a move ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET cutoff time. ESPN reports that the Pistons are trading Kevin Knox II, whom they reacquired in November, a 2024 second-round pick, and the draft rights to Gabriele Procida to the Utah Jazz for Simone Fontecchio. This marks back...
Poverty and Nobility | Miseria e Nobiltà
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024 @ 6:00 PM (Open doors) - Where: Marygrove Conservancy and Liberal Arts Theater, 8425 W. McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221 - Register here! Marquis Eugenio, in love with Gemma, the daughter of an enriched cook, convinces Felice and Pasquale, two penniless friends, to play the part of his aristocratic relatives in Gemma’s...
Ron Onesti: My culinary journey, and a peek at what’s to come
It’s been another long day! I did a cooking segment on WGN TV this morning, which meant I had to prep it last night until about 2 a.m.! Yes, cooking segment! I prepared a recipe of what I call “Sunday Dinner Lasagna Rolls,” topped with my Bolognese Sauce. I gotta say, it was pretty darn good, for a rock ‘n roller! I would not call myself a chef, as...
Izzo claims 700th victory in Michigan State's 81-62 romp over Michigan
Jaden Akins sank seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 23 points to help Michigan State coach Tom Izzo notch his 700th career victory with an 81-62 romp over Michigan on Tuesday night. “Seven hundred wins at the same school means a lot,” Izzo said. Many former players, including Steve Smith and Mateen Cleaves, celebrated on the court after the...
“The Elixir of Love” Turns Back The Clock of Love at The Minnesota Opera
The Elixir of Love will be enchanting audiences at the Ordway in downtown St Paul through this weekend. The latest in Minnesota Opera’s 2023-2024 season, this production effortlessly captures hearts with its romantic comedy storyline, charming cast, and delightful stage design. The Elixir of Love only runs through February 4th, so get the posse tog...