December 23, 2015
IAWA Celebrates 25th Anniversary in 2016: Features Maria Giura and Peter Marra, Jan. 9, 2016 @ Cornelia St. Cafe
For any fan of underground poetry, any fan with insight, Peter Marra is the unsung hero of our world. He doesn't write for me, he doesn't write for you, and some days I wonder if he even writes for himself; Peter writes for the manic soul of American poetry itself. --Mike Joyce, Editor-in-Chief of Literary Orphans
IAWA welcomes Maria Giura and Peter Marra to the stage on Jan. 9, 2016 as we begin to celebrate our silver anniversary in 2016. Giura continues to work on her memoir, publishing extracts throughout the literary community while Marra has published more than 200 poems online and in print, has published two poetry collections, two chapbooks and short stories in collections by Three Rooms Press and others.
If There's a Presepe, It's Christmas Time
Babbo Natale aka Santa Claus is obiquitous, lying atop apartment rooftops, dangling from balconies and, in animated doll form, dancing in front of cafes. But the authentic, made-in-Italy Italian Christmas creche, the "presepe," is alive and well throughout the land. Not only is it a religious tradition, but also a way to "bring back the enjoyment and pride in our roots."
A Full-Tuition Scholarship at Accademia Teatro Alla Scala in Milan
A native of Cupertino, Calif. and former independent contractor at APPLE Inc., Jennie DeLuca Legary is the recipient of a full-tuition scholarship from the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) in partnership with Accademia Teatro alla Scala, one of the most renowned institutions for training professionals in the performing arts, and Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business (MIP), an internationally recognized management school.
Puffy Little Balls in Honey. Struffoli for Christmas
For many Italians, it would not seem like Christmas without struffoli.
Unwrap Your Box and Enjoy a Piece of Italy
Imagine receiving in the mail something uniquely special... something to unwrap, discover and taste... with Italynthebox, Italian food specialties will reach you at home, wherever you are. High quality food products which are made in Italy by small, independent producers are now available to all. We have interviewed the representative of a company from Capracotta in Molise. Le IfeTartufi is one of the firsts to take part in the project. Le IfeTartufi is representative of the pristine terrain of Alto Molise, a land between high mountains and idyllic valleys.
The Mysterious Power Behind Cats Fuels The Universe
"The love current is not a projection of the will; it is a setting free of a natural, equalizing, harmonizing force."
Italian Americans and the Future of Columbus Day
The Chair of the Italian American Leadership Council sums up the debate about the future of Columbus Day and explains in detail his position on the issue. Our interviewee John F. Calvelli could perhaps be seen as a bridge between two generations of italian-Americans, facilitating the transition from past to future. Mr. Calvelli is the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Personal Shopper: Dress Your Best this Holiday Season
The countdown to 2015 is upon us. It’s time to embrace the tradition and magic of the upcoming holidays in style! Italian style, that is! I know it can be hard to pick and choose among the endless variety of clothes the fashion world throws our way. So here are a few tips to help you navigate the aisles and give new meaning to the word “gift.”
My Mentors 4: Claudio del Vecchio. The Power of Modesty
Through Claudio Del Vecchio I learned a very important lesson about entrepreneurship, vision, courage, humility and love
Christmas eCards - of a Radical Italian American Kind
Imagining, creating and sharing alternative Italian American Christmas eCards
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