April 15th, Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday, marks the Giornata della Ricerca Italiana nel Mondo (Italian Research Day in the World), an annual global celebration by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. This day honors the achievements of Italian researchers worldwide and strengthens ties between Italy and its diaspor...
READ MORELa partnership tra Visit Detroit e la Juventus FC Umberto Rispoli è il primo fantino italiano a vincere una gara della Triple Crown Race Italia e Stati Uniti rafforzano la cooperazione per il recupero dei resti dei soldati americani dispersi della Seconda Guerra Mondiale Lady Gaga è ora a un solo premio dal titolo EGOT Cinque nuovi voli tra Itali...
READ MOREIn a spring marked by an extraordinary increase in flights between Italy and the United States, Delta Airlines inaugurated its new route between Rome and Minneapolis on Saturday May 24. The connection will operate four times a week until the end of summer with a 282-seat A330-300 aircraft, offering Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+, a...
READ MOREItaly's efforts to get NBA guard Donte DiVincenzo into an Italia jersey might finally bear fruit as the Minnesota Timberwolves star admitted he would love to represent the country after a meeting with two of Italy's leading basketball figures. DiVincenzo met to have dinner with Italian head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco as well as the men's national tea...
READ MOREA taste of Italy has returned to south Minneapolis, much to the delight of loyal customers. Italian Eatery closed early last year, but new ownership has reopened its doors, bringing back delicious favorites and new tastes. The sounds and smells of a kitchen hard at work are once again wafting into the cozy yet classic dining space that is ie by Tra...
READ MOREThere’s been a huge, meatball-shaped hole in south Minneapolis ever since ie Italian Eatery closed last summer. After a 10-year run, owners Eric and Vanessa Carrara decided to go out on top, and for eight months, the sprawling Italian restaurant kitty-corner from Lake Nokomis remained dark. But then came the kind of good news neighbors dream...
READ MOREThe American tour of guitarist Paolo Angeli covers a dozen states. It started on March 6 in Cleveland, continuing to New York (at the legendary “The Public Theater”), then Baltimore and Philadelphia. On March 13 and 14, Angeli will perform four sets at SFJazz, the most prestigious jazz club in San Francisco thanks to the support of the Italian Cult...
READ MOREItalian citizens are informed that, in collaboration with the Honorary Consul and the The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul, a ‘Passport Day’ is scheduled for March 26th (afternoon) and 27th (morning) 2025 for the acquisition of biometric data for the purpose of issuing an Italian passport, without the need to go to the Consulate Gene...
READ MOREThe 16th edition of the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul is just over two weeks away! The lineup is now live. Browse the selection and get ready to immerse yourself, from February 27 to March 2, in the richness of Italian cinema, past and present. Get your passes and tickets here. This year, we are especially excited to feature three...
READ MORESouth Minneapolis' Italian Eatery will reopen next month, with a trio of Twin Cities chef-owners at the helm. The re-imagined restaurant, to be called ie By Travail, was announced Thursday by Travail Collective. The restaurant group, which operates Robbinsdale's acclaimed Travail Kitchen and Amusements, Nouvelle Kitchen & Brewing, Pig Ate My Pizza,...
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