Italian Americans by the Numbers: Definitions, Methods & Raw Data
The US Census Bureau collects scientific survey data on Italian Americans and other ethnic groups. This article is the eighth in the i-Italy series “Italian Americans by the Numbers” reporting the survey numbers for the period 2006-2008, and discussing their implications.
Bacoli’s Pride: Fernando Ambrosino & the Metaphoric Language of his Art
Ambrosino’s Exhibition at the Chelsea Art Museum in New York . The world renowned Italian artist who has been creating life on canvas (and in 3-D form) for decades was born in Bacoli (Naples). His prolific career as a painter has left an indelible imprint on contemporary art in Italy
Italy. Slouching into the New Decade
Behind distracting and futile political catfights, real problems hurtle toward Italy, no less than other countries, but with a few specifically Italian aggravating factors
Defending "Jersey Shore". Or not?
THE NEW YORK TIMES. "In the United States even the most unrepentant, obviously guilty serial killer or multimillion-dollar defrauder is entitled to a defense. It is in that spirit that this writer, an actual resident of New Jersey, steps forward to defend “Jersey Shore,” which seems likely to be the consensus choice for most appalling show of 2009." With these words begins the article by Neil Genzlinger published yesterday on the NYT. Despite the appearances, the article contains a subtle, ironic critique of the show, the Guido subclulture, and of self-styled defenders of political correctness. (Read it)
January 5, 2010
Italy. Slouching into the New Decade
Not a New Year celebration. Champagne & mortadella in Senato after the fall of the Governo Prodi
Behind distracting and futile political catfights, real problems hurtle toward Italy, no less than other countries, but with a few specifically Italian aggravating factors
Nonna Concettina and the Ballad of the Pans
Naples, 1963: ... She banged the cover against the pan, beat it like a drum, rolled the spoon around inside ... Nonna explained that in Italy this is what you did at midnight to greet the New Year...
Lo straniero (Part Two)
Second and final part of an article by Douglas Grant Mine, an American writer, former foreign correspondent and resident of Le Marche. A disenchanted, though loving look at Italy from an American citizen married to an Italian wife and raising three children who consider themselves fully engaged members of both societies.
January 4, 2010
Nonna Concettina and the Ballad of the Pans
Naples, 1963: ... She banged the cover against the pan, beat it like a drum, rolled the spoon around inside ... Nonna explained that in Italy this is what you did at midnight to greet the New Year...
Wise Men Melchior and Balthazar Banned in Northern Italian City
A story about racism in contemporary Italy so absurd it could be true.
January 3, 2010
Wise Men Melchior and Balthazar banned in northern Italian city.
A story about racism in contemporary Italy so absurd it could be true.
Italian American officials and the NY Gay Marriage Defeat: Voting on Conscience, or according to Politics?
The defeat for the New York gay marriage bill this December was a devastating blow for the gay community in all parts of NYC, upstate and Long Island. Gay activists are now targeting some Italian American officials and criticizing them for voting against the bill due to closeted conservatism or just plain betrayal.
January 3, 2010
Marina Cordoni: L'Abruzzo in Canada
Marina Cordoni
Da Teramo a Toronto per produrre film di successo
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