Italy @ SXSW announces the initiative's return to Austin with a superlative line-up of acts and events. From March 13th through 16th the Italian nation will spotlight its latest talents to the international music business delegates assembled in the Texas capital through a three-pronged effort consisting of: The Italy @ SXSW Trade Show stand; "Aperi...

di Raffaele Nappi   "È sorprendente il grado di fiducia e indipendenza dato ai giovani ricercatori qui negli Stati Uniti". Andrea Alù ha 36 anni, è nato a Roma e oggi ha un milione di dollari in tasca. La sua storia accademica e la passione per la ricerca l'hanno portato dall'altra parte del mondo, all'Università del Texas, ad Austin.  ...

Traci Andrighetti is the author of the national bestselling Franki Amato mysteries and the Danger Cove Hair Salon mysteries. Traci wrote her first mystery in her bedroom closet with her cousin Louisa when they were just twelve years old (it was called The Message in the Driftwood, à la Nancy Drew). But then she abandoned writing completely to pursu...

by Nadia Chaudhury   The Italian wave isn't over yet. Italian restaurants are still coming strong in Austin with today's announcement of two new spots as part of The Arnold complex on East 6th, Gatto Nero and Enoteca Gattino. The project is being developed by New Waterloo and development company Transwestern.   At 1617 East 6th...

La Camera di Commercio italo americana del Texas, nel ventennale della sua nascita, festeggia l'apertura della nuova sede di Austin. A fianco della sede principale di Houston e della filiale di Dallas dunque arriva anche quella di Austin, la Capitale dello Stato, quarta città del Texas per abitanti (nell'area metropolitana di Austin vivono circa 1....

So, Monday was the Battle of the Storytellers event! It was a fun night that brought lots of great people together. I'm sad that it's already over! There were five teams that competed for first place. I really enjoyed when each professor introduced their class and talked about some of the highlights of their semester before the videos played. The...

Crestview's Little Deli and Pizzeria is known for their authentic Jersey-style pizza and sandwiches, and owner Tony Villani plans to bring another Northeast specialty to Austin: Italian American comfort food.   Villani tells Eater that he plans on opening a "mom and pop" Italian restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Perfecto Cleaners...

Students can travel to Italy without leaving the 40 Acres. They will not see famous biblical figures along the Sistine Chapel or toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, but anyone interested in speaking only Italian for an hour can join Tavola Italiana, which meets every Friday at the Cactus Cafe. Tavola Italiana is open to all members of the UT and Au...

By Holly Jackson The sky was the limit at the Italian-themed "Under the Tuscan Moon" fantastico fundraiser. Lutheran Social Services of the South held its 15th annual Make a Difference Gala.   The benefit was sold out with 350 attendees at Brazos Hall, a turn-of-the-century and recently restored warehouse in downtown Austin.   Read m...

Austin, 14/15 marzo - Il South By Southwest Festival di Austin (SBSW), tra i principali appuntamenti del calendario musicale degli Stati Uniti, vedra' quest'anno gli spettacoli di due artisti italiani di caratura internazionale e grande talento, entrambi presenti nel calendario dell'Anno della Cultura Italiana negli Stati Uniti. L'edizione 2013 di...