A Case of Vertigo at Castle Montalcino
What's the best way to impress a girl? Collapse in a quivering mass of fear at the top of a castle tower in Montalcino, of course.
April 11, 2008
Benvenuto
An introduction to my socio-political-artistic-spiritual-philosophical worldview -- and what readers can expect from my Second Sight blog postings.
International Press: Italy, a Country Full of Confusion
According to the New York Times, “Italy’s political life has always been absurd, but Mr. Ferrara’s (Il Foglio) recent theatrics touch on something deeper. He is a cultural barometer, highly attuned to the desperation of the national mood...
Word Premiere Concert. Neapolitan Music Society
A selection of timeless works by Neapolitan masters - the rock stars of eighteenth-century Europe.
The Neapolitan Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Naples-trained conductor Gioacchino Longobardi, performs masterworrks by Durante, Leo, Scarlattti, Fiorenza and Hasse. Matilda Cuomo is an enthusiastic supporter of NMS' work and has said of the upcoming performances:“The contribution our Italian ancestors made to the arts weaves a rich and colorful story. [...] I’m delighted to join you in supporting this historically significant event thanks to Maestro Gioacchino Longobardi.”
Promuovere la cultura italiana
Alla conferenza NECTFL abbiamo incontrato Emmelina De Feo, Manager USA di Eduitalia ed Emmanuel Maio, Addetto alle Comunicazioni di Eduitalia
April 10, 2008
When Italian-American Theater Becomes Universal
When Italian-American theater becomes universal: the exquisite monologue by Antoinette LaVecchia on the relationship between an Italian mother and her Americanized daughter as well as the spectacular play THE SWEEPERS by John Picardi. Since the actress is performing again her show this coming Fall, we are republishing the interview we had with her in 2007, when she first presented it to the public
April 10, 2008
Italian Americana, California Style
Laura E. Ruberto
Litto's Hubcap Ranch, Pope Valley (2007)
Driving for hours takes us to three California Italian American vernacular sites -- from urban LA to rural NorCal with a stop along the freeway in the Central Valley.
Eduitalia. Trading Italian Culture
In occasion of the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, we met with Emmelina De Feo, the USA Manager for Eduitalia: “Our main goal is to disseminate Italian culture in the field of Study Abroad at an international level, and to encourage cultural tourism to Italy, as well as to facilitate the arrival of students and foreign researchers”
Should Italians Abroad Vote? Views from Italy
Two years after the last elections were held, Italians are voting again for a new government. This time, thanks to the Tremaglia Law, Italians living abroad will also have the opportunity to vote. In Italy, opinions regarding the impact of this Law in the last round of voting are mostly negative.
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