Italian transhumance: a journey to discover a pastoral tradition
"September, let’s go. It is time to migrate. Now in the lands of Abruzzo my shepherds leave the folds and go towards the sea: they go to the wild Adriatic that is green like the pasture of the mountains." This is how Gabriele D’Annunzio’s poem I Pastori (The Shepherds) goes, where he accurately describes Italian transhumance. A name with a clear La...
in person > Goldschmied & Chiari: Magnifica (at Cody Gallery)
The Embassy of Italy, the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, DC, and International Arts & Artists, in collaboration with Cody Gallery at Marymount University, are pleased to present Goldschmied & Chiari’s first solo show in Washington DC, "Magnifica". The exhibit, curated by Allison Nance, will debut a new series of Untitled Views, the artis...
The Palio of Castelfranco, in Veneto: a tradition between history and folklore
In Italy, in the month of September there are a lot of traditions that get celebrated: one of the most famous is the Palio of Castelfranco. It takes place over three weekends to evoke and share with a bigger crowd the glorious past of the old people that used to live in the village of Castelfranco, in the province of Treviso, in Veneto. What does t...
2021 Leonardo Da Vinci Award Ceremony Invitation
The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee-NY, inc. in cooperation with the Consulate General of Italy in New York cordially invites you to the 2021 Leonardo da Vinci Award Ceremony presented to Prof. Luigi Ballerini - award winning poet, essayist, translator, and curator. Friday, October 8, 2021, 6:00 pm. Reception to follow. Consulate General of...
Beppe Gambetta to perform at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Beppe Gambetta plans to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. From his unique background as an Italian musician in love with both American roots music as well as the music of his native country, Gambetta has travelled the world and even crossed the “Iron Curtain”...
American investment firm buy Genoa for €150M
According to multiple reports in Italy, American investment firm 777 Partners have formally bought a majority stake in Genoa for €150m. Several rumours suggested Genoa President Enrico Preziosi was about to sell a majority stake in the club to the American firm and according to multiple reports in Italy, the two parties finalised the agreement this...
Taste of Italy 2021 cancelled
It was with profound sadness that the IAMLA announces the cancellation of Taste of Italy 2021 due to the ongoing public health crisis. For the past eleven years, the IAMLA has taken enormous pride in presenting Taste of Italy, an evening of Italian food, wine, and culture to benefit the museum. The much-anticipated event provides critical revenue f...
Philosopher Angelo Codevilla Died at 78
Another awful news awestruck everyone when they learned that one of the renowned philosophers Angelo Codevilla has passed away He was 78 years of his age at the time of his death. The news has been confirmed by his Social Media handler with a heavy heart. He died on 21st September 2021 and news gets viral like a wildfire all over the Internet. His...
Rosetta Bakery Brings the Italian Art of Baking to Miami Beach
Roll after roll Rosetta Bakery delivers the authentic Italian art of bakery to Miami. With seven locations in the Floridian city and one coming soon in New Jersey, the bakery was opened in 2015 with the intent to be an official ambassador of the Italian art of baking and also to export the concept of a typical Italian breakfast. From sandwiches to...
Italian American Heritage Club of Hunterdon County gala on Oct. 16
The Italian American Heritage Club of Hunterdon County presents its annual gala from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Razberry’s, 834 Route 12, Frenchtown. Being honored as Italian Americans of the Year are Dr. Danny Alfano and Andre Dillino of the Italian American One Voice Coalition. Tickets are $75 per person and includes buffet dinner and dessert. There...
Tuscan Schiacciata Bread or Roman White Pizza?
If the Adriatic side of Italy is all about piadina, crescia, pizza scima, and torta al testo (from the inland), then the Tyrrhenian side is all about Tuscan schiacciata and Roman pizza bianca (pizza without toppings, similar to focaccia). In our journey through the pizza, piadina, and focaccia of Italy, this time we’ve decided to explore two of the...
Macelleria Italian Steakhouse Debuts Third Location
The grand opening of a third Macelleria Italian Steakhouse brings prime dining to Byram, Conn. Hospitality veteran and proprietor Tony LaLa has completed a beautiful renovation to the 200-seat multilevel premises, highlighted by polished wooden floors, stone fireplaces and contemporary artworks. The first Macelleria (butcher shop, when translated)...