November 3, 2010
Will Bunga Bunga Finally Make Berlusconi's Personal Political?
Wanna dodge prison in Italy? Just be a young hot belly-dancer with disputable ethics, become friends with the Premier (a fairly straightforward consequence to the previous requirement), and you've pulled the trick
Hybrid Moments: Italian American Identity and Indie Music
A symposium organized by the Calandra Institute on November 5th takes us into the underground music scene, exploring its relation with italian Americans. Rosangela Briscese, one of the organizers of the event, explains why this topic is so fascinating.
35th Anniversary of Pasolini's Death
On November 2nd 1975, Pier Palo Pasolini was murdered. Poet, journalist, philosopher, novelist, filmmaker, Pasolini remains one of Italy's most courageous and controversial intellectuals. In his memory we publish here his poem "To My Nation" (in Italian and English) read by Vittorio Gassman.
Scorsese Foundation Restores La Dolce Vita
OBSERVER. Martin Scorsese revealed a restored version of La Dolce Vita this past weekend, newly preserved by his Film Foundation. (Read the article)
Italy's influence on pre-Raphaelites charted Ruskin, Rossetti, Hunt, Burne-Jones in Oxford show
ANSA. The impact of Italy, its culture and history on Britain's influential 19th-century Pre-Raphaelite movement is explored in a new exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum in the English city of Oxford. (Read the article)
Halloween 'pagan' says Church group. 'Don't trample on our culture,' bishop says
ANSA. alloween is pagan and against the spirit of Christianity, an influential Catholic Church group said Friday. (Read the article)
Classical New York 2.0
For our first piece of this season, the ups and downs of the first month of operas at the Met. Plus, what we can look forward to in November.
Art Your Food: Who Can Make the Tastiest Work of Art?
The first edition of the IMAF festival was presented at the Italian Cultural Institute. An art competition to honor the heritage and cultural importance for italian emigrants of food and culinary art.
November 1, 2010
Classical New York 2.0
Julian Sachs
A scene from Wagner's "Das Rheingold" in Robert Lepage's production. Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera
For our first piece of this season, the ups and downs of the first month of operas at the Met. Plus, what we can look forward to in November.
The Vinitaly World Tour takes over Eataly
For the first time ever, the 2010 edition of the popular wine expo opens its door to consumers
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