Gonzaga University Names Dr. Katia Passerini as its Next President
D. Michael Reilly, Chair of the Gonzaga University Board of Trustees, today announced the selection of Katia Passerini, Ph.D., as the University’s next president, effective July 15, 2025. She will succeed Thayne M. McCulloh, D.Phil., who will step down in July 2025 after serving as Gonzaga’s president for the past 16 years. “After a seven-month nat...
LOMA Brings Modern Italian to Main Street
For those looking to explore a new culinary destination that honors tradition while celebrating innovation, LOMA, located on lower Main Street (hence the name), is not to be missed. LOMA is the newest eatery from Park City’s Adam and Meisha Ross of Twisted Fern fame. Opened in August, LOMA offers a fresh take on Italian cuisine, focusing on quality...
Piaggio Group Americas Returns to AIMExpo with Expanded Lineup from Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa Brands
AIMExpo is excited to have Piaggio Group Americas, the Italian-headquartered company, return to the Las Vegas Convention Center with its diverse lineup of motorcycles and scooters from their iconic brands Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa. In addition to showcasing its expansive, innovative product lineup, Piaggio will also discuss upcoming m...
Nevada baseball alum Miles Mastrobuoni traded to Seattle Mariners for cash
Former Nevada baseball player Miles Mastrobuoni was acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations Tuesday. Mastrobuoni had been designated for assignment by the Cubs last week. Mastrobuoni joins Seattle's 40-man roster, taking the place of catcher Nick Raposo, who was designated for assignment by the Mariners. Mastr...
Inside Anyma’s Multisensory Sphere Residency: How Matteo Milleri Became the Las Vegas Venue’s First Electronic Headliner
It’s a week before Matteo Milleri is set to debut the first night of his Anyma residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, and he’s standing in his minimalist Los Angeles home, VR set strapped to his head. He’s scrolling through the test visuals that his creative team beams to the device for review — around 20 tests per day that he parses over for about four o...
New scholarship program launched in memory of Maui professor Victor Pellegrino
A new scholarship program has been established for Maui County students interested in pursuing a career in education and with a strong commitment to environmental and social justice. The Victor C. Pellegrino Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 awards to college undergraduate or graduate students. Applications open Feb. 1., and the deadline is March...
Santa Margherita Continues Its Expansion in the USA: Acquired Marsh Estate in Oregon
The United States continues to be the world's leading market for wine, with Italy also playing a key role. One of the fastest growing regions is Oregon, known for producing excellent Pinot Noir. Santa Margherita's growth path fits into this context, having consolidated its presence there through new acquisitions. After acquiring the renowned Roco W...
Seattle’s Best Italian Food
Seattle has an interesting relationship with Italian food. Other regions of the U.S. (especially the East Coast) have a long lineage of classic and homey Italian American restaurants founded by early 20th-century immigrants from Southern Italy, but the Italian restaurant heritage in the Puget Sound region is much more recent — as in, there are no r...
Italy showcases innovation at CES 2025 in Las Vegas
Over 300 stakeholders from the innovation world, including major corporations and venture capitalists, attended the opening of the Italian Pavilion at CES in Las Vegas on January 7. CES, the largest tech fair in the United States and the world, is featuring 46 innovative Italian startups this year. The event, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (...
Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus returns to Tucson with 'old-world' charm
Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus is returning to Tucson for a 14th year with "old-world" acts to grace their big top in the MSA Annex from Friday, Jan. 10 to Sunday, Jan. 26. "The most important thing to know about our show is that it is an intimate family experience," circus co-director Jeanette Prince-Zoppé told the Tucson Sentinel. "Of course it'...
‘Top Chef’ contestant Gabriel Pascuzzi to open Italian steakhouse Bistecca
Gabriel Pascuzzi, the Portland-born chef and “Top Chef” season 18 contestant, plans to transform his 5-year-old Slabtown restaurant Mama Bird into Bistecca, a wood-fired steakhouse with Italian touches. Mama Bird’s last day will be January 26. After a brief remodel to add more booths and paint the walls dark green, Bistecca will open in the same No...
Meet Anyma, the Italian American DJ who conquered The Sphere in Las Vegas
Italian American DJ and producer Matteo Milleri, aka Anyma, presented the audio/visual ‘Genesys’ show in Las Vegas, which has fascinated audiences around the world. His residency at The Sphere is a significant milestone. Initially scheduled for a limited run from December 27, 2024, to January 1, 2025, the overwhelming demand led to the addition of...