Officials in Tucson are asking members of the public to weigh in on a proposal to rename the city’s Christopher Columbus Park. Tucsonans head to Christopher Columbus Park to bird watch and fish in Silverbell Lake. It was called Silverbell Park up until the 1990s, when it was renamed by the local Knights of Columbus chapter. Now locals want to renam...
READ MOREThis weekend the ninth annual Italian Festival is coming to Old Town Scottsdale Waterfront near Scottsdale and Camelback Roads. The Italian Association of Arizona is hosting the two-day festival on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s theme is La Strada del Vino. It means “the street of wine,” according to M...
READ MORELocated in Desert Ridge Marketplace, Marino’s Italian Kitchen and Bar offers indoor and outdoor seating, making it the ideal lunch or dinner spot before or after a shopping trip. With its inviting atmosphere, it’s worth a special visit all on its own. The restaurant features a large bar, vibrant greenery, and five red booths that line the back of t...
READ MOREFollowing the threatening weather situation caused by Hurricane Milton in Florida, the first group of Club Italia LA28 pitchers and catchers will depart from Rome for Surprise, Arizona, where they will train at the Kansas City Royals Spring Training Facility. The Olympic Camp is supported by the SFIAC Foundation, an official FIBS partner who is no...
READ MOREOpening this fall at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Élephante is an all-new coastal Italian restaurant combining irresistible fare, delightful drinks and spectacular vibes. Handcrafted by renowned restaurateur and designer, Nick Mathers, every single aspect of this 12,000 square foot dining destination, with a total capacity of 345, including 60 patio...
READ MOREThe sights, sounds and flavors of Italy are coming to Scottsdale as the ninth annual Italian Festival transforms the Waterfront into a vibrant celebration of culture on October 19 and 20. The event hopes to transport attendees to the bustling city streets and beautiful countryside with food, entertainment and cultural activities. This festival is m...
READ MOREThe Azzurri roster for the 2024 Olympic Camp has been announced and has been split up in two between an exclusive mini-camp for pitchers and catchers in Surprise, Arizona at the Kansas City Royals Spring Training facility and the University of Tampa, where the position players will join the others for core of the program. Intersquad games as well a...
READ MOREI had the opportunity to meet two Tucson, AZ chefs, Matthew Cable and Devon Sanner of restaurant Zio Peppe, during their recent visit to Parma. The two Americans were touring the city of Parma for a very specific reason: Tucson and Parma, over a decade ago, were awarded the international distinction of UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, making the...
READ MOREWe are excited to announce Italian Heritage Night with the Arizona Diamondbacks, taking place on Friday September 27th at Chase Field in Phoenix! Celebrate our rich Italian heritage while enjoying an exciting baseball game alongside fellow members of the community. Special Offer: If you purchase your tickets here, participants will receive a limite...
READ MOREThe Italian Association of Arizona will host its ninth annual Italian Festival with the theme La Strada del Vino at Old Town Scottsdale Waterfront highlighting Italian culture in the Arizona community. The two-day festival will start on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and end on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. “La Strada del Vino m...
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