Review: It's all about family in Florida Rep comedy
After watching Florida Rep's new comedy, I wanted to hop on a plane and go give my Grandma a big hug. And I bet you'll feel the same way, too, if you're lucky enough to have living grandparents. If "Over the River and Through the Woods" is about anything, it's about Family with a capital "F." That family could be Italian-American — like th...
Italian Film Fest to host “La Grande Bellezza”
The Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival will host "La Grande Bellezza," an evening of film, food and fun on Thursday, May 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the School of Science and Mathematics, 202 Calhoun St. at the College of Charleston. The event will feature Italian club music, delectable "apertivo," including prosecco cocktails, and a number...
Sporting Heroes: Jimmy Valvano, the Cinderella coach
Jimmy Valvano is a name not widely known this side of the Atlantic. In America, he is revered as an extraordinary inspiration. It was as a college basketball coach of NC State Wolfpack that the brash Italian-American made his name. After 10 years' coaching, "Jimmy V" arrived at State and told anyone who would listen he would win the Nation...
Roma jet off for US tour
Roma have Mehdi Benatia, Kevin Strootman and Juan Iturbe in their US tour squad, but Gervinho will join later. The Giallorossi will fly out to begin their pre-season tour of USA, including a training camp in Orlando. Benatia is included in the list despite repeated transfer links to Manchester City and Chelsea. Read more ...
Calabrese has a history of winning, wants to continue streak with FIU
The FIU Men's Soccer team impressed last season, winning the Conference USA tournament and advancing to the NCAA tournament before losing in overtime to Tulsa University in the first round. The man leading the upstart Panthers is Head Coach Scott Calabrese, who was in his second year at FIU after coming over from East Tennessee State Universit...
Teatro: anno cultura Italia-Usa, riparte 2 giugno tour 'Pinocchio' di Finazzer Flory
Il 2 giugno in occasione dei festeggiamenti della festa della Repubblica partirà la terza parte del tour negli Stati Uniti dello spettacolo teatrale ''Pinocchio. Storia di un burattino'' di e con Massimiliano Finazzer Flory. Lo spettacolo, che rappresenta il teatro di prosa per l'Anno della Cultura Italiana negli Stati Uniti, sarà in scena con due...
Bocelli Valentine's Day Show In Florida
Nothing says romance like long walks on the beach and an Andrea Bocelli concert on Valentine's Day! So surprise your amore with tickets to see Bocelli live in Sunrise, Fla., at 8 p.m., on February 14. The renowned Italian tenor will be performing soaring arias and famed loved songs in a heartfelt Valentine's Day concert at the BB&T Center, home...
It's BOCCE Time!
March 29, 2015 1:00 PM - John Prince Park, 2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL: Il Circolo Presents its very first BOCCE Tournament! Join your family and friends in John Prince Park in Lake Worth to enjoy BOCCE games, food, drinks, and fun! $20/ person, kids are free! There are playgrounds available and a covered...
Orlando City's Antonio Nocerino's Regista Performances Exemplify the Italian's Improvement
by Nick Morales It's no secret that Orlando has had a strained relationship with Antonio Nocerino. The former AC Milan midfielder didn't have the best start to life at Orlando City with some poor performances, and a particular exchange of words with a fan gave the fan base the impression that he was just another big name signed to put butt...
MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH & I'M IN THERAPY! to Play Strand Theatre
The international hit comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy! starring Steve Solomon will be at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta, GA for a three week engagement beginning September 30, 2015. Described as "One part lasagna, one part kreplach, and two parts Prozac," Solomon uses dialects, accents, and so...