A tempestuous tale of a love triangle between a singer, a painter, and a corrupt police chief, Tosca is a perennial favorite of opera-lovers, with good reason. It is the perfect combination of drama, spectacle, and lush Romantic-era music with a rich score from world-renowned composer Puccini. “This is a big, grand opera – we have a huge chorus alo...
READ MORENot all fast-casual sub sandwiches are created equal. Most can be gimmicky, packed with an obnoxious amount of condiments or plain boring. This is not the case for Gaetano’s Sub Shop. The dark, brick building with tasteful graffiti art on either side is nestled between a tattoo parlor and a used car dealership. Blending into the scenery across from...
READ MORENowadays, when you go out to eat you’re looking for something you haven’t had before. The owners of the new Italian restaurant Salt & Olive wanted to create a new, dynamic, and elevated experience. Upfront you see a setting similar to an Italian marketplace, a more fast casual experience. As you move further in, the menu evolves with high end entre...
READ MOREThe Romans certainly knew a thing or two about beautiful yet sturdy, long-lasting architecture: I remember thinking just that the first time I visited the majestic Pont du Gard, in the South of France – closer to where I am from than Rome itself – a colossal aqueduct built in the 1st century AD to carry water to Nemausus, the city today known as Nî...
READ MOREWhile the ongoing pandemic has forced many art spaces to close their doors, the Leonardo has emerged realigned with a spirit of creativity and innovation. "Every cultural institution had just come out of a really dry spell because COVID not only shut us down but a lot of exhibits stopped touring and so the Leonardo really took that time to say, 'Wh...
READ MOREIn Italy, Andrea Bocelli lived out the early days of the pandemic in a state of “worry and frustration” — not just for the harrowing health crisis but also for the social wounds of prolonged isolation. During this unprecedented pause in his career, he spent more time with his children. He listened to music. He tackled some items on his reading list...
READ MOREWhen he was a high school student, Jevahjire France spoke at the opening of a new community technology lab dedicated to serving South Salt Lake’s youth. France, who was a member of Cottonwood High School’s robotics team, knows the challenges many students face accessing the latest technology. During that October 2019 event, France expressed appreci...
READ MOREIn honor of the 21st annual Week of the Italian Language in the World, Fondazione Italia, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles & San Francisco and the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles & San Francisco, would like to invite K-12 students to participate in a poetry contest that will showcase their creativity and...
READ MOREFrom pizza to meatballs and spaghetti, we love Italian food! Lucky for us and all other Italian food and culture lovers out there, there's a festival happening this weekend featuring great Italian food, dancing, and more. The Italian-American Civic League of Utah (IACL) is pleased to announce Festa Italiana SLC—held Sept. 18-19, 2021 at The Gateway...
READ MOREMarco’s Pizza is opening its first location in Santaquin on Monday, May 24. Situated at 82 N. Highland Dr., locals can expect an authentic Italian pizza experience that uses the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. The Marco’s Pizza location is owned and operated by a father and son duo Brad and John Bylund. The family was a fan of the Marco’s pr...
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