"Tony May Scholarship for Italian Culinary Studies"
An Evening of Italian Fare, Wines, Spirits and Live Music to Ensue: Proceeds to Benefit JBF and Brand New Scholarship! An exciting event happening at SD26 on next Tuesday Jan 20th, 2015. Tony and Marisa May are set to launch a brand new scholarship dedicated to keeping the legacy of fine Italian cuisine alive!
In partnership with the James Beard Foundation, a fundraiser for the scholarship, will take place at SD26 on Tuesday January 20th from 6pm 11pm. Tickets are $95 (all inclusive) and $75 for James Beard Foundation members
Quirinal Palace Horse Trading Begins
Former President Giorgio Napolitano left office definitively Jan. 14, returning to his home in Rome’s colorful, ancient Monti quarter, a stone’s throw from Trajan’s Forum. His departure after nine turbulent years in office was moving to watch as, in the great courtyard of the Quirinal Palace, he received the formal farewell salute of a horseback brigade in full regalia. Now, with that ritual behind, the less elegant horse trading to elect a successor begins in earnest. Two years ago Napolitano agreed to succeed himself only to break a long political stalemate.
Italy salutes Napolitano
Italy's former president, Senator Giorgio Napolitano, left the Quirinale presidential palace after his resignation letter was delivered to the premier and the Speakers of both houses of parliament Wednesday as protocol demands, the president's office said in a statement
Ciao Presidente! Italy’s President Giorgio Napolitano Resigns
Enjoy the highlights of the President of the Italian Republic's visit to New York City (2011)
Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, who led the country through one of its stormiest political periods, resigned today. The government accepted the 89-year-old’s resignation. He left the Quirinale Palace, the official residence of the president, with his wife Clio after a brief ceremony while also saying a emotional farewell to his staff.
2011. Enjoy our full coverage of President Giorgio Napolitano in NYC
January 12, 2015
Tom Ammiano, Standup Politician
At 73, the "gay Vito Marcantonio" isn't ready to retire
In nome delle libertà di pensiero
L’attacco ha unito a Parigi capi di stato provenienti da tutta Europa e dal resto del mondo, oltre a due milioni di persone. La più grande manifestazione di tutta la storia francese, ha detto uno storico esperto in materia, una reazione fortissima, sentita e partecipata.
Anita Ekberg, International Screen Beauty, Dies at 83
Anita Ekberg, who became an international symbol of lush beauty and unbridled sensuality in the 1960 Federico Fellini film “La Dolce Vita,” died on Sunday in Rocca di Papa, southeast of Rome. She was 83.
Italy goes global with museum director hires
The Italian ministry of culture on Thursday launched an international selection process for the appointment of directors for 20 of the country's top museums. The new managers will be in post on June 1.
Italian Muslims against Paris attacks
Italian Muslims reiterated their condemnation of this weeks terror attacks in Paris.
Leaders in the Muslim community of Rome, site of Europe's largest mosque, expressed unified condemnation of the killings, including Wednesday's attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in which 12 people were murdered.
Leaders in the Muslim community of Rome, site of Europe's largest mosque, expressed unified condemnation of the killings, including Wednesday's attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in which 12 people were murdered.
Renzi tweets solidarity as France terror suspects killed
Premier Matteo Renzi tweeted Friday that he will join President Francois Hollande in Paris on Sunday, when a rally in support of Charlie Hebdo satirical weekly will be held in the wake of a terrorist attack.
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