Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Badly
Everybody loves a hero. Unfortunately, for most of my life, heroes were a bummer.
June 6, 2010
Why The Stage Name, Tony Denison?
Tony Denison, born Anthony John Sarrero, speaks candidly about his Italian heritage, his mom's sage advice about the neighborhood gangsters and how he became, "Tony Denison."
June 5, 2010
IAWA Presents Poet Rachel de Vries and Fulbright Scholar and Author Fred Gardaphe
Gardaphe's Dagoes Red
On Saturday, June 12, 2009 the Italian American Writers Association (IAWA) celebrates its 19th Anniversary with two prolific authors whose works spark controversy and debate – both having used “dago” in the titles of their widely read publications: Rachel de Vries and Fred Gardaphe, who has just received a Fulbright Fellowship to teach at the University of Salerno, Italy this fall.
The Über-Country: Italy at 150 Years
Some thoughts on Italy’s mythical status, migrating identities, and the creation of an online salon to talk about it all.
June 3, 2010
Two "paesani" to duke it out...
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Italian America's Dynamic Duo
We have two Italian Americans up for the governorship! What's a "paesano" to do? Let us please have your thoughts!
Washington, June 2. Italian National Day. Speech by Amb. Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata
Italy was transformed and refounded, in a democratic and modern sense, through the referendum and the new Constitution, after the painful interlude of the two world wars.
Next year we will celebrate throughout the United States the 150th anniversary of Italy’s Unity. Italy and the United States share a partnership made of common interest, political thinking and fundamental values: it is, indeed, a 'unique identity'. Read the speech delivered by the Italian Ambassador to the US Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata on the occasion of the Italian National Day
Pope John Paul II, the musical, in Rome From football and acting to role on world stage
ANSA. Two priests, two dancers and a team of young actors are bringing John Paul II to the stage this month, with a musical version of the pope's life and work. The musical maps out the key developments in the life of Karol Wojtyla, who led the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005, through acting, dance, music and singing. (Read the article)
State to help poverty-hit erotic icon Antonelli. Star of steamy 1970s classic Malizia falls on hard times
ANSA. Italian erotic icon of the 1970s Laura Antonelli is set to receive a special allowance for artists who have fallen on hard times, after the government said it will respond to an appeal to help the actress. (Read the article)
Conservatives Endorse Lazio for Governor
NYT. The endorsement was a boost for Mr. Lazio, a former United States representative from Long Island, who is seeking the Republican nomination. Most successful statewide Republican candidates also run with Conservative Party backing. Mr. Lazio was endorsed by Mike Long, the influential Conservative Party leader. (Read the article)
Italian National Republic Day. Message from the President of the Republic
“A happy June 2 at all.” from Giorgio Napolitano
“Italy integrates its unity, innovates, and becomes more modern and fair.”
June 1, 2010
Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Badly.
Darrell Fusaro 2010
Everybody loves a hero. Unfortunately, for most of my life, heroes were a bummer.
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