Friends and family may help Italians live healthier and longer
If you think longevity solely comes down to genes and diet, think again. Our social life -- the family ties and the bonds you have with friends and community -- might also play a vital role. Adolfo Melis, who lives on the island of Sardinia, in Italy, is testament to this way of thinking. He might be 94, but he says he feels like 50. Melis is still...
Ciclismo Classico: 30 Years Of Biking In Italy
If you’ve ever considered a bike trip to Italy, chances are that you’ve come across a company called Ciclismo Classico. Celebrating its 30thanniversary this year, they offer rides like Cinque Terre & Tuscany, A Feast in Umbria and Majestic Dolomites. Italy-obsessed biking enthusiasts know they’ll get a great workout, feats on regional specialties a...
Emiliano Romagnoli nel Mondo: A Rimini la presentazione del Museo virtuale dell’emigrazione
La consulta degli Emiliano Romagnoli nel Mondo che ha avuto inizio ieri e terminerà domani, si tiene a Rimini, dove è stato presentato il Museo virtuale dell’emigrazione emiliano-romagnola (Migrer), realizzato dall’agenzia di comunicazione Intersezione. Uno spazio virtuale accessibile al pubblico, capace di compiere ricerche sulle testimonianze mat...
May in Italy is the month of Strawberries
May in Italy : here are the main varieties of Italian strawberries Perhaps not everybody knows that May in Italy is the month of strawberries . In fact, it is precisely in this particular period of the year that this fruit sees its natural maturation. Although nowadays it is possible to find them all year round thanks to the evolution of cultivatio...
Primo Levi at 100 (1919-2019) - Pankaj Mishra on "The Drowned and the Saved"
This lecture - organized by the Italian Cultural Institute and the Centro Primo Levi - launches “Primo Levi at 100”, a series of events on the occasion of 100 years from Primo Levi’s birth, that will take place at various venues in town, including the New York Public Library and Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò. Novelist and essayst Pankaj Mishra will...
A New York finisce la bella avventura degli artisti italiani al Festival InScena!
Si parla molto spesso di fuga di cervelli, di eccellenze italiane in America, di viaggi pieni di speranza,con la valigia di cartone ricolma di sogni verso la Terra delle Promesse. Perchè per un attore, calcare il palcoscenico di un teatro storico newyorchese è qualcosa di importante che diventa realtà. Forse è anche questo lo spirito con cui le ott...
Scalabrinians to honor memory of Fr. Sordi
The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and Shrine will commemorate the recent passing of the Rev. Peter Sordi with an 11 a.m. Mass on Saturday, June 1. The Mass will be concelebrated by local Scalabrini priests, with Bishop Lawrence Sabatini and the Rev. Nicholas Marro speaking during the services. (708-344-4140) Rev. Peter was born and ordained in Ital...
Michael A. Ferro honored as Marlborough’s 2019 Veteran of the Year
The city of Marlborough has recognized Michael A. Ferro as its 2019 Veteran of the Year. Ferro served in the National Guard from 1970 to 1978 and has been involved in countless city veteran services and activities for 35 years. President of the Marlborough Veterans Council Richard Jenkins presented Ferro with a plaque at the May 6 City Council mee...
Iginio Massari premiato come miglior pasticcere al mondo
Con i suoi deliziosi attentati alla linea, ha convinto anche le giurie internazionali: il pasticcere bresciano Iginio Massari si è aggiudicato il Gran premio miglior pasticcere del mondo, in occasione del World Pastry Stars 2019, congresso internazionale di alta pasticceria tenuto a Milano. Il premio, afferma una nota, vuole conferire un attestato...
Join Us for An Evening in Puglia at Casa Belvedere, Tues. June 4th
'An Evening in Puglia': a cultural and photography presentation with Anita Sanseverino. Tuesday, June 4th @ 7:00 PM. The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere, 79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301. Click here to register. Q & A, Refreshments and a light reception will follow. PUGLIA has everything: Castles, Forts, Lighthouses, an abund...
Italian-American Fest set May 24-27 in Benld
The Italian Club of Benld will host the 66th Annual Italian-American Days Festival May 24-27 at the Benld City Park 30 miles northeast of Alton. The weekend begins with the park opening at 4 p.m. Friday, May 24. Swyear Amusements will offer carnival armbands 6-10 p.m. for $22 and the OWLZ band will perform 6:30-10:30 p.m. The park will reopen at 4...
“Taste of Italy” at the Beau Rivage
Italy is known worldwide for its vineyards and wines… And you can get a taste of some of Italy’s finest right here on the coast. The Beau Rivage invites all wine lovers to the Banfi Wine Dinner on Thursday, May 23rd. Banfi is a family-owned company that was founded in 1919 and has grown to 32 wineries throughout Italy. For $125 per person, the wine...