January 19, 2011
Sicilian and Southern Italian languages: Lessons of Norway and Ireland
Dead Languages
Indigenous languages suppressed by a foreign imposed lingua franca have shown profound capacity to reinvigorate themselves. If the ‘dead national languages’ of Norway and Ireland can be revived; almost certainly the marginalized languages of Sicily and southern Italy can displace the Piedmontese imposed Tuscan lingua franca. Indeed, the displacement may already be in process. But, there is no reason to believe southern-Italian Americans will ever again hear the sounds of their historic mother tongues and know the history and culture embedded in those languages.
"DireNapoli". Cardinal Sepe in New York to talk about "Human Migrations in the Third Millennium"
On January 19th the Cardinal of Naples will participate in a round table at CUNY Graduate Center entitled “Human Migrations in the Third Millennium. Italy from Land of Departure to Land of Arrival—Lessons from the American Experience.” Once a land of mass emigration, Italy has now become a land of arrival for migrants from around the world, and as such faces new challenges. What can it learn from its own history of emigration, and in particular to the United States?
Oher Partecipants include:
- Hon. Vincenzo Scotti, Italy's Undersecratary of State
January 18, 2011
A Neapolitan Pastry Chef in New Jersey
Bigné, a Neapolitan specialty
Neapolitan pastry chef Sabatino Sirica gave a series of classes at A Mano in Ridgewood, New Jersey
January 18, 2011
Mid-Island Y JCC Poetry Series Presents Maria Lisella, Sunday, January 23, 7 pm
Maria Lisella will read from her Pushcart Poetry Prize-Nominated work in Two Naked Feet and Amore on Hope St. at the Mid-Island Y JCC Poetry Series hosted by Gayl Teller.
The Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center's Poetry Reading Series, which is held one Sunday a month, will feature Maria Lisella, co-curator for the Italian American Writers Association readings.
John Paul II to be beatified May 1 Miracle approved, late pope to move one step from sainthood
ANSA. John Paul II moved closer to sainthood Friday when the Vatican announced he will be beatified on May 1 after his first miracle was officially attributed to him. (Read the article)
Panini celebrates half century of soccer-sticker fever. Special anniversary edition aims to unite three generations
ANSA. Panini is celebrating its first half century with a special anniversary edition of the football album that started a worldwide passion for sticker collecting 50 years ago. (Read the article)
Robert De Niro to head Cannes film festival jury
GUARDIAN. Robert De Niro has been announced as jury president for this year’s Cannes film festival. The Oscar-winning actor will head a panel of industry professionals appointed to decide which film takes the coveted Palme d’Or award, among many others. (Read the article)
On the Disassembly Line at Fiat: A General Strike in the Works?
Workers at Fiat's Mirafiori plant in Turin vote in a contested two-day referendum that will determine whether Fiat keeps open the historic factory
Pesto alla Genovese. A Recipe Older than Italy
“This year we have a further reason to celebrate the International Day of Italian Cuisine: the 150th anniversary from the unification of the country. After all, Garibaldi's expedition departed from the ports of Liguria...Perhaps he ate some Pasta al Pesto before leaving”. Facts and stories of one of the most popular sauces worldwide
January 16, 2011
On the Disassembly Line at Fiat: A General Strike in the Works?
Workers at Fiat's Mirafiori plant in Turin vote in a contested two-day referendum that will determine whether Fiat keeps open the historic factory
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