Close

When the greatest living historian of our time, Robert Orsi, started researching Italian Harlem and unearthing the documents that allowed him to study the meanings and importance of the festa of the Madonna of Mount Carmel between the end of the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth century, one of the things he discovered was that the lif...

0
497

Mario Puzo was an American writer best known for his iconic novel The Godfather. Born in New York City in 1920 to a family of Italian immigrants, Puzo grew up in a tough neighborhood, which greatly influenced his writing. His early life experiences, combined with his fascination for the mafia, led him to craft stories that delve deep into the world...

0
241

Thursday, December 5th, 6:00 pm. Suggested donation of $15 per person. Italian American Museum, 151 Mulberry Street, New York, NY. For reservations please send an email here. You are cordially invited to attend a Book Presentation and Talk by Dr. Jo Ann Cavallo who will discuss her book, “The Sicilian Puppet Theater of Agrippino Manteo (1884-1947):...

0
247

I am so happy to share my debut book, Artisan Italian Baking at Home, with you. My hope is that you will find these recipes for 60 delicious bakes inspiring and a great tool to empower you on your culinary journey. I was born and raised in Rome, but my grandparents on my mother’s side were from Arce, a small town in Ciociaria. The name Ciociaria is...

0
285

When: Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 PM - Where: 710 Sansome St, San Francisco - Event open to the public | Registration required - REGISTER HERE You read all Elena Ferrante’s books comprising My Brilliant Friend quartet, you’ve been watching the HBO series adaptation, and perhaps you’re curious about the charming and intense city of Naples, the sett...

0
539

November 2024 Welcome to Boston, Capital of Italian Creativity in the World for 2024  

0
220

Among the most fascinating American cities to host and represent the relationship between Italy and the United States, certainly Boston, Massachusetts, New England is very important. Here past and future, tradition and innovation meet, and Italian creativity is well represented by many researchers and innovators. This year Boston has one more reaso...

0
1633

Ten Great Books set around Food in Italy. From the sun-drenched coastlines to the mountainous regions, each region of Italy boasts its own culinary treasures. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are the heart of Italian cooking. Pasta, in countless shapes and sauces, is a national obsession, but the cuisine extends far beyond this staple. Pizza, born in Na...

0
176

When: Sat, Nov 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM - Where: Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington, CT, 06032 - More info here Mary Elizabeth Basile Chopas is the granddaughter of Italian immigrants who settled in Farmington, CT in the 1930s. Her presentation will discuss the experiences of Italians living in the United States during World War II, with spec...

0
209

Friday November 15 2024, 6 PM (Local time). IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. Register here. Presentation of the book "Grandpa’s Recipes and Memories, a Mediterranean lifestyle" (Graus Edizioni, 2024) by Francesca Di Matteo. Like all grandparents, Grandpa Angelo always had a lot to tell and teach. Born in Italy, he emigrated to America to build his own f...

0
252