The Beauty of Frugal Rome: Some of the Best Things Are Free
The young waitress, hair tied up and black T-shirt tugged over one shoulder, was marking up the menu with her suggestions for a 10-euro tasting flight at Open Baladin, a spot in the historic center of Rome that serves over 100 Italian-made beers.
Carroll Place the new place
The “Italian-influence” gastropub taking over the Kenny’s Castaways space on Bleecker Street signed a lease for the 6,000-square-foot space last week, Side Dish has learned.
Southern Italian Film Commission Under Investigation for Alleged Embezzlement
ROME – The Campania Film Commission, the body set up promoting cinema projects in the region that includes the city of Naples, is under investigation after a shortfall of €120,000 ($157,000) in the organization’s budget was revealed by leadership.
The Best Restaurant In Italy -- Or Best Restaurant In The World?
In Italy, a comedian is getting the last laugh
PARMA, Italy — He looks like Jerry Garcia, jokes like Jon Stewart and says the world has nothing to fear from Italy’s funniest man. So why is Europe trembling from the political earthquake that is Beppe Grillo?
The Trial Inside the Vatican
Paolo Gabriele was the pope's butler who risks a sentence of 4-1/2 years in jail after confessing to have leaked secret Vatican documents that wound up in a book. By the end of this week the Court will held the final decision on his case.
Tony Scott. This is the Story of the Italian-American God of the Clarinet
Interview with Franco Maresco, director of Tony Scott, ovvero come l’Italia fece fuori il più grande clarinettista del jazz [I am Tony Scott: How Italy Got Rid of the Greatest Jazz Clarinetist].
The documentary tells the life story of Italian-American musician Anthony Joseph Sciacca who was born in Salemi, Italy and considered god of the clarinet between 1930 and 1950. He played in the clubs on 52nd Street with Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Billie Holliday.
Tony Scott. Questa è la storia del dio del clarinetto
Intervista a Franco Maresco, regista di “Io sono Tony Scott - Ovvero come l'Italia fece fuori il più grande clarinettista del jazz”.
Il documentario racconta la vita del musicista italo-americano Antony Joseph Sciacca originario di Salemi, un grande clarinettista tra gli anni 30 e 50. Suonò nei club della 52ma strada con Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker e Billie Holiday.
Una scuola al passo con i tempi
Inaugurato l'anno scolastico della Scuola d'italia Guglielmo Marconi. Tema centrale dei discorsi l'anno della cultura italiana indetto per il 2013 dal Ministro degli Esteri. Tra i genitori poi un papà speciale: Lorenzo Jovanotti
Strike at Italy's Cinecitta 'Suspended' With Two Project Agreements About to Start
ROME – A total of 85 days after they first went on strike, workers at Rome’s famous Cinecitta Studios on Friday agreed to go back to work -- at least temporarily.
Oh, Those Crazy Italians
ENGLISHMEN HAVE IMPECCABLE TAILORING. The French, a polished savoir faire. The Americans a preppy practicality. The Italians have something perhaps more authentic: a composed ease that comes from a deep understanding of fit, function, style and excellent-quality cashmere. From the bustling streets of Milan to the sun-dappled hillsides of Tuscany, Italy's men manage to do dressing very well. Colors, often in earthy browns and olives, are mixed. Rarely does a jacket match the pants. Layering is a given. And most men are keenly aware of dressing appropriately for their age.
Italian Jazz Days, World-Class Music and Musicians
Produced by TwinsMusic, the festival of jazz Italian-style will take place from October 1-9 and will be held in different locations: the acclaimed Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola (Columbus Circle), in the historic pizzeria Arturo’s (West Village, in the modern restaurants Brio Flatiron (920 Broadway), Le Pescadeux (Soho) and Robert (Columbus Circle).
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