June 18, 2015
The Zen Philosophy of My Dogs
Fusaro 2015
Share the good news.
This will make your tail wag.
Campania's Great wines: Fiano di Avelllino
Some of Southern Italy’s most interesting white wines come from the Campania region. One of my favorite whites is Fiano di Avellino, a DOCG wine made from the Fiano grape. In Naples it is a top choice to go with many local dishes, especially seafood.
A Big-hearted Artist and Craftsman
Gianmaria Buccellati was the “king” who introduced Italy’s goldsmith tradition to the world. His father was also a jeweler who counted Gabriele D’Annunzio and Eleonora Duse among his clients. Today the family continues to successfully navigate the challenges of the global market. “My work is my passion,” he used to say, “and it brings me joy to share that passion with the world.”
Neapolitan Style, Mussels with Black Pepper
Neapolitan cooks know that simple preparations are best when it comes to fresh seafood. With just a few ingredients, this classic recipe called “Impepata di Cozze” exemplifies the Neapolitan style.
Italian Jazz "Play the sax, Pal"
If we were to ask someone who knew even just a little bit of jazz what instrument he most associated the genre with, which instrument made jazz stand out from other musical genres, he or she would almost inevitably say the saxophone or trumpet. Wind instruments. Extensions of the voice, practically, extensions of the most direct, human form of communication. Breath externalizes our soul, gives us our identity, sets us apart. It begs the question: why is jazz generally associated with the emission of air from our lungs?
June 17, 2015
Raising Poetry's Profile
"People don't realize how much they rely on poetry."
Maria Lisella is the new – and the first Italian American – poet laureate of Queens
Michelle Obama Attends Milan Expo to Promote Healthy Eating
The First Lady leads a presidential delegation to Milan's Expo 2015 World's Fair, which focuses feeding the planet in a sustainable and healthy way.
In fuga da un Paese miserabile
Facebook è diventato anche un campo di battaglia. Da qualche tempo la parola IMMIGRAZIONE è molto dffusa ed usata in modo a dir poco offensivo.
Riceviamo e pubbichiamo lo sfogo di chi non ne può più di post che traboccano di razzismo. "Preferisco essere in fuga. Non dalla guerra, non dalla fame, non dalla povertà. Scappo da un Paese miserabile."
The EU Too is Asleep on the Rocks
The flood of migrants pouring into Italy shows no sign of abating, and Italy is appealing to the European Union for assistance. Instead France, for one, has closed its border with Italy at Ventimiglia, leaving refugees to sleep in train stations and on rocks on the beach. The political fallout for Italy has far-reaching consequences.
June 16, 2015
Sicily’s Revolutionary Spirit … From Ducetius (450 BC) to Brigandage (1866 A.D.) … and then … The Spirit Died!
Copyright 2007-2014 mopeydecker from DeviantArt http://www.greekmythology.com/pictures/Titans/Prometheus/22977/prometheus_bound
In 1860, seeking an independent State of Sicily, Sicilians were revolting against the Naples based Bourbon government of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. /// /// Never missing an opportunity for war and expansion, the King of Piedmont Italy, Victor Emmanuel II, in direct violation of international legal precepts and the specific terms of the 1815 Congress of Vienna, clandestinely dispatched his greatest and most devoted general, Garibaldi, and 1,000 Piedmont ‘liberty-loving-freedom-fighters’ to Sicily, to begin the process of ‘regime change’ in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Taddrarite: Theater as a Tool of Public Condemnation (but with a Smile)
After a successful run at the celebrated Piccolo Teatro in Milano and a tour throughout northern and southern Italy, the show Taddrarite, brought by Accura Teatro, has had its North American debut (during the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival). Winner of the Roma Fringe Festival 2014, one of the largest multi-arts festivals, the play, written and directed by Luana Rondinelli, is the story of three women, victims of violence, told with irony, intelligence, theatrical skill and superb acting.
June 14, 2015
IAWA-West Welcomes Canadian author Caterina Edwards and Fred Misurella on Saturday, July 11, 2015 @ Cornelia St. Cafe
Literary Manhattan lists IAWA among the 42 spoken word poetry events good for dancing around a fire
Since 1991, IAWA has given voice to writers through its literary series every second Saturday of the month. IAWA East is held even months at Sidewalk Café and IAWA West continues at Cornelia Street Café on odd months. For membership renewal, visit IAWA’s revamped website @ iawa.net where you will also find our monthly Newsletter
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