Standing Ovation for Leonardo Da Vinci in Texas.

Being Leonardo da Vinci is a one-act two-scene play which uses theater to stage the Italian genius's true life, art history, science, and contemporary dance.

Through the format of an impossible interview, Massimiliano Finazzer Flory "physically" becomes Leonardo. Dressed in period costumes and wearing make up which reconstructs da Vinci's face, he performs in Renaissance language original texts written by Leonardo himself, among which is the famous "Trattato di pittura" (Painting Treatise).

What's a God Box?

It doesn't have to be a fancy container. The God box that works best is the one you use.

Piacere Sicilia

A Made-in-Sicily Magazine for Tourists

The Fortunate Pilgrim

A German Jewish Italian American travels to his ancestral villages and feels the pull

D'Ambrosi's Medea and Teatro Patologico at La MaMa E.T.C.

Magic is what’s happening at La MaMa E.T.C. with Teatro Patologico (Pathological Theater) from Rome in "MEDEA," adapted from Euripides and directed by Dario D'Ambrosi. Until October 18, at the Ellen Stewart Theater of La MaMa E.T.C., audiences can experience a revisitation of the Greek tragedy where professional actors, coming from both the US and Italy, perform, in English, with a chorus of 14 non professional actors, performing in Attic Greek, with various mental disabilities.

Rome Mayor Hounded From Office

After over two years in office, Rome Mayor Ignazio Marino has resigned after being dogged by restaurant receipts claimed as official entertaining, but apparently personal. In truth, much of the harsh reaction against Marino is due to the slow progress in Roman preparations for the Jubiliee year that begins Dec. 8. But there are two sides to every story, even this one.

A Great Sicilian Wine Nero d’Avola

Nero d’Avola is anindigenous grape variety ofSicily named after the smalltown of Avola in the southeastin the province of Siracusa.

Sicilian Style Cheese Caciocavallo all'Argentiera

According to an old story, a Sicilian silversmith who found himself in financial difficulties created this recipe, which has become a classic.

The Unfortunate Pilgrim

A Slavic Sicilian American recalls his trip to his ancestral village and finds that
in the final analysis, “You can’t get there from here.”