Italian American Community Center celebrates the Epiphany
Americans are very familiar with Christmas, the day Christians celebrate the birth of Christ in Bethlehem on Dec. 25.But the visual scene people associate with the Christmas holiday with wise men, shepherds and angels all gathered around the Christ child, Joseph and Mary actually takes place on Jan. 6, on the holiday known as Epiphany.
Cost of petrol to rise again in Italy
Petrol prices for unleaded fuel at four of Italy's major gas stations are poised to go up by Saturday, the trade publication Staffetta Quotidiana said on Monday. Esso, Shell, Tamoil and TotalErg will raise pump prices for unleaded gas to 1.806 euros per liter, up 0.6 cents, while Shell will increase the per liter cost to 1.828 euros. Market leader ENI will not top the 1.8 euro pump prices, capping per liter costs at 1.792 euros.
Tuscan island prepares for first anniversary of shipwreck
Authorities are preparing to mark the first anniversary of the cruise ship disaster that killed 32 people on January 13, 2012. It's expected that as many as 900 people will gather on the pier of Giglio Island off the Tuscan coast to commemorate the deadly events after the Costa Concordia hit a rock that caused the massive ship to capsize.
Berlusconi seals League deal, 'won't be premier'
Ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi announced Monday that he has reached a deal for his People of Freedom (PdL) party to resume its alliance with the Northern League for next month's Italian elections. But Northern League leader Roberto Maroni said the pact "explicitly stated" that Berlusconi would not be Italian prime minister for a fourth time if the centre-right coalition wins.
Joseph Coccia Jr., philanthropist and promoter of Italian-American culture, dies at 83
Joseph Coccia Jr. wanted everyone to love Italy’s rich history and culture as much as he did. Coccia, of Saddle Brook, died Thursday at the age of 83 from heart and lung problems, Elisa Coccia said. She said his death is being mourned by many in the Italian-American community, where he was known for his work with the service organization UNICO National, as well as his own philanthropic initiative, the Coccia Foundation, and the Joseph and Elda Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America at Montclair State University.
Joseph Coccia. A Vision of Need
Joseph Coccia has left us. It is a great loss, and I deeply regret not having had the time in the last few months to go visit him. I wanted to spend some more time with him, perhaps in his house, to conduct one of those interviews that require attention, to gather not only the words of those in front of you, but also suggestions, distant thoughts, desires. Maybe in his Italian, in that bit of a dialect, which tells a story of its own. This was not possible. There is less and less time for the truly important things.
Discovering the Ancient Voice of Monreale
A journey to discover the Monreale pipes in Sicily. The story and the people behind the disappearing instrument and centuries old tradition
Monti in the Arena with a Cup of Tea
The sober economist, professor and university president Mario Monti had been caretaker premier for just thirteen months when he jumped into the political arena this month. For better or worse, and for the first time in his life, Monti suddenly finds himself in the no-holds-barred combat that has typified Italian politics for decades.
Blessed Are the Nobodies
Tucked away in the basement of the downtown Cathedral in Los Angeles, CA, are the remains of a nobody.
Italian (Gay) Diaries
Diaries, an exhibition of gay male-oriented Italian photography now on view at the Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art in Manhattan, presents the work of 11 artists who live or work in Italy.
January 6, 2013
The Wines of Fattoria Giustiniani
Charles Scicolone
Jacopo Giustiniani
Wines from the Colline Lucchesi at Wine Bar Felice 64
January 5, 2013
Italian (Gay) Diaries
Fiorenzo Niccoli, untitled image from the "Incontri" series, 2000-2010
Diaries, an exhibition of gay male-oriented Italian photography now on view at the Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art in Manhattan, presents the work of 11 artists who live or work in Italy.
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