Historian Simone Cinotto will discuss and sign copies of his new book, The Italian American Table: Food, Family, and Community in New York City, in two upcoming events--in Philadelphia and New York.   In Philadelphia, Cinotto will speak at Drexel University's Center for Hospitality and Sport Management on Monday, May 12 at 5:00 pm. In his ta...

After nearly five years, the Frazetta Art Museum will be opening once again. Frank Frazetta Jr. and his wife Lori are now the sole owners of the estate property located in Pennsylvania, in the heart of the Pocono Mountains.   "We are working diligently," says Frank Jr., "to meet our anticipated opening date of Saturday and Sunday, May 1...

The SITE Program (Study, Intercultural Training and Experience) is a paid internship program for English Teaching Assistants in the schools of the Region of Lombardy, Italy. It is an excellent opportunity for Italian recent graduates or advanced students who wish to get a better understanding of the Italian language and culture while assisting the...

The American University of Rome is pleased to participate in Ciao Philadelphia 2015 "The Mediterranean, Bridge or Wall? Immigration in Italy in 2015" by Irene Caratelli, PhD, Director, International Relations & Global Politics, AUR, featuring short films by AUR alumni, "Casa Accoglienza" and "Permission to Belong" &nbs...

Merante Brothers Market has brought the old neighborhood market back to the neighborhood, providing locals with quality foods, Italian specialty items, and something more—a chance to relax in the market's European-style cafe, and enjoy (or pick up) family dinner in the rustic cucina. More than a market, it's a celebration of what the Merantes hold...

A small Italian festival is taking place Thursday in Bethlehem. For the final Tunes at Twilight night of the season, the Lehigh Valley Italian American Band will play, The Brick restaurant will sell pizza and Italian wine and beer also will be for sale.   The event will be a small preview for a future large Italian festival in the city, whi...

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U.S. premiere of Il giovane favoloso. Alessandra Mirra, University of Pennsylvania, will introduce the film with a short presentation of its subject, Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi, and his portrait by director Mario Martone. After the screening, Prof. Gaetana Marrone Puglia, Princeton University, will offer a technical analysis of the film and will...

By Vicky Taylor   Victor Fogelsonger is looking forward to events planned next month at the historic Letterkenny Chapel that will include a visit to Franklin County by about two dozen descendants of some of the Italian prisoners of war who helped build the chapel during World War II.   He would like to connect with the Italians and as...

For the millions of U.S. fans who fell in love with the astonishing talent of IL VOLO following their show stopping PBS Special "Il Volo Takes Flight," or as special guests of Barbra Streisand's fall 2012 tour, the boys will return to North America for a series of 17 concerts. The Live Nation produced tour kicks off August 25th at the Orpheum Theat...