The mother of an Italian teen on the road to sainthood recently toured several U.S. parishes to kindle increased devotion to the Eucharist, which was "the center of life" for her late son. Antonia Salzano Acutis, mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis, spoke at gatherings in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington and Texas during a Sept. 28-Oct. 4...
READ MOREThe Italian Trade Commission in collaboration with ANFAO, Italy’s eyewear manufacturers association, is sharing further details about their upcoming "Extraordinary Italian Eyewear" events happening in Seattle on October 10 at The 101 and in Chicago on October 12 in Cafe Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo. Extraordinary Italian Eyewear is designed to introd...
READ MOREThere’s a place on the corner of North 26th and North Alder Streets in Tacoma where pizza, calzones, and cannoli reign supreme. Family-owned food truck Italy Paola Pizza Napoletana was launched in December by husband and wife Cristian and Katrina Conversano. Cristian, a native of Naples, Italy, is a former chef of Europa Bistro and Massimo Italian...
READ MOREGonzaga University's Kinesiology and Sports Management department team up with a professional Italian basketball team to inspire students to learn about team management. A new collaboration between GU and Pistoia Basket 2000 was initiated to enhance the teams managerial and operational systems through project-based consultation provided by students...
READ MOREThe Italian Trade Commission in collaboration with ANFAO, Italy’s eyewear manufacturers association, is organizing two networking events to bring independent Italian eyewear brands to ECPs here in the United States. Following up on events held in New York and Boston in June 2022, the Italians are heading west as Seattle and Chicago will play host f...
READ MOREThe Museum of Glass MOG) in Tacoma, Washington had a special exhibition Maestro Alfredo Barbini: Nature, Myth, and Magic, featuring works from the David Huchthausen Collection. MOG describes Italian glass artist Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) this way. “He was imaginative and elegant with a humorous aesthetic while showcasing a mid-century modern mini...
READ MOREThe concept of pizza is simple. It's dough covered with sauce and various toppings baked in an oven. Easy as pie, right? While it seems straightforward there an an art form behind pizza and Chef Ethan Stowell is out to master it at his newest restaurant Bombo Italian Kitchen. "We want it to be like an ode to pizza," said Chef Ethan Stowell. "We wan...
READ MOREThroughout a resurgence of activity, Italian Heritage Association of Walla Walla is offering a specialized Italy trip, Festa events and new programs that preserve local history and share contributions of Walla Walla Italians, said IHA Board member Teresa Fausti in a release. “Italians of the Walla Walla region have made significant contributions to...
READ MOREThe Napolitano family opened their downtown gelato shop, Tre Palline Gelato Napolitano, in 2022. They have added two new locations this summer in Spokane Valley and Cheney. And on Thursday, the Napolitanos obtained a lease for another shop on the North Side. “We keep in mind our guests,” Ashley Napolitano, the co-owner of Tre Palline said. “That’s...
READ MORECasa is again putting on a grande Ferragosto Festa. We’ll have food booths, community merch tables, live entertainment, a raffle, games, and a wine & beer garden. Stay tuned for all the fun details and entertainment lineup! Come have fun 10am to 5pm on Saturday August 12. Ferragosto is a huge annual Italian public holiday on August 15 where each ye...
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