The Italian American Writers Association (IAWA) presents writers Maria Mazziotti Gillan and James Mammarella on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Sidewalk Cafe from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sidewalk is located at 94 Ave. A on the corner of Sixth St., New York, 10009 (212-473-7373); www.sidewalkny.com. Featured writers take the stage after Open Mic readings of five minutes.
The Rizzoli Bookstore building is an icon of New York City architecture and one of the most beautiful commercial spaces in America. After 30 years, it is now facing the threat of demolition. It’s unlikely at this point that it will be saved unless a public backlash is strong enough to convince city officials otherwise.
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The master of Mediterranean noir marks his much-anticipated return to the literary scene with a new genre.
On view through March 16 in the stately halls of the Quirinal Palace in Rome is a stunning exhibition of 110 archaeological treasures, paintings and religious objects, retrieved by the crack Carabinieri art squad over the past three years. The stolen items range from a 6th C. BC warrior's helmet to red- and black-figured Attic vases, a huge gilded cross taken from a church, a pile of rare ancient coins, and l8th Century paintings of Roman ruins. Says General Mariano Mossa: "The illicit trade in art works is now fourth after the clandestine dealing in arms, drugs and financial products.