The Embassy of Italy in Washington and the Italian consular network in the United States are celebrating the first Made in Italy Day, on the anniversary of the birth of Leonardo da Vinci, with a program of initiatives across the country. In Washington, the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, hosts today the event “Italian C...

Giro d'Italia in 15 Canzoni. Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Casa Italiana (595 Third Street, NW - Washington, DC 20001). Concert and Lunch - Tickets $30.00. Call:202-638-0165 or visit here to purchase tickets. Join Holy Rosary Church on a journey through the regions of Italy in 15 songs - Un Giro d'Italia in 15 canzoni. Based on popular demand...

The Embassy of Italy in Washington hosted the annual meeting of the Council for the United States and Italy (Consiglio per le Relazioni tra Italia e Stati Uniti — ConsIUSA) on April 9th-10th. Italian Ambassador to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, welcomed participants on the evening of April 9th at Villa Firenze. The Italian Minister of Univer...

Approximately 170 children participated in the charity Easter egg hunt hosted by the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, in the backyard of Villa Firenze. The event, organized in collaboration with the American Italian Food Coalition and the Italian Cultural Society, with the support of Ferrero, raised thirty thousand dolla...

Washington, D.C., kicked off the US Slow Wine Tour on March 18. As part of the Slow Food Movement, the Slow Wine Tour promotes wines listed in the guidebook published every year and includes a tasting event, seminars, and the opportunity to connect with producers featured in the 2024 guide from Italy and the United States. Giancarlo Gariglio, edito...

On the evening of March 27th, the Italian Ambassador to the United States, Mariangela Zappia, hosted a concert to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Maestro Giacomo Puccini. The event, organized with the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, featured a performance by the renowned double bassist Valentina Ciardelli accompanied by...

Joining more than 30 design showrooms and stores in the Georgetown Design District, Molteni&C has made its debut in D.C.. The Italian designer furniture company is an exciting new face in the stretch of design stores across M Street, taking up residence just steps away from the main entrance to Cady’s Alley. Situated on the west side of Georgetown,...

On the evening of March 20th, the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington hosted the screening of the documentary “A Coach As Father: the extraordinary story of Sandro Gamba” by Italian director Massimiliano Finazzer Flory. The documentary portrays the life and achievements of Sandro Gamba, from the hand injury caused by a...

In Washington DC, the federal capital of the United States, new subway vehicles built by Hitachi Rail but with an Italian "touch" are about to arrive. The conception, design and project, in fact, were conceived in our country and will be built in the new factory in Hagerstown, which will open next June in Maryland. Here the first order of the 8000...

Italy’s Ambassador to the US, Mariangela Zappia, visited “Satellite 2024” yesterday, the main private sector event in the space industry in the US. Italy is participating in the event this year with an entire pavilion of 12 Italian companies, organized by the ICE agency in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency and the Embassy in Washington, i...