Italian Actor Roberto Benigni Creates a Stir in New York
Benigni was in New York to do his one-man show, Tutto Dante, where he was up to his usual antics and comments before he launched into a recitation of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy
June 3, 2009
A Conversation with Justin Ambrosino
Justin Ambrosino
Trailer for "The 8th Samurai"
Several years ago, in a writing group at the Calandra Institute, I got to know a young film director named Justin Ambrosino.
Remembering D-Day, Italian American Style
There are many Italian American World War II heroes. Between my wife's family and mine we have about a dozen or so. To name a few: her Uncles Joe, Frank, Anthony, and Sal, and my Uncles Matthew, Jerry, and Tommy served in every theater of war. All of their lives are worth knowing. Frank Sabia's is one that continues to be an important part of ours.
Fotografia. Tutte le strade portano a Coney Island
Matilde Damele, fotografa italiana newyorkese d’adozione, è presente alla collettiva sulla spiaggia più famosa di Brooklyn
Italian National Holiday: Celebrating the Republic of Italy with Ferrari Enzo, Maserati, Alfa, Lambo
EXAMINER. The celebration for the Italian Republic Day [June 2, 2009] began a few days early in Baltimore, on May 31, 2009. Baltimore's Italian Consul Francesco Luigi Legaluppi and the Italian Ambassador to the United States joined the public for a private party at Maserati. The facility showcases premium exotic and car inventory including but not limited to Maserati, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, and Lamborghini; other brands that have excited local residents include primarily European Import cars like Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, and Bentley. Sports cars (BMW, Audi), luxury cars (Mercedes), exotic cars (Ford GT, Lotus), and race cars are all serviced in the race shop. (Read the Article)
Fiat 500 remake shown off on streets of New York
AP. Italy's Consul General Francesco M. Talo braved traffic and drove the new model of the Italian "Cinquecento" about 6.5 miles (about 10 kilometers) from the consulate on the city's Upper East Side to Wall Street on Monday. It was a little publicity stunt that had a handful of passers-by stopping and taking pictures of the 3.5-meter-long (11.5-foot-long) car parked in front of the exclusive Cipriani restaurant. "I guess this could be a good option to save money, save gasoline, save the earth and pollute less," said Talo, who made the drive in the tiny four-seater with his wife and two of his three children. (Read the article)
Paint attack on Ara Pacis Museum. 'Balloons used' to splash colours on controversial structure
ANSA. A wall of Rome's controversial Ara Pacis museum was spattered in bursts of red and green paint on Monday in an attack by unidentified vandals. (Read the article)
Juliet's house hosts first wedding
ANSA. n Italian soccer player on Monday kicked off Verona's drive to woo the world's couples into tying the knot on the scene of Romeo and Juliet's most romantic encounter. (Read the article)
The Roads of Italian Cinema
Open Roads: New Italian Cinema film festival begins at Lincoln Center in New York. We interviewed Antonio Monda, who along with Richard Peña (Film Society of Lincoln Center) curates the event.
June 1, 2009
Remembering D-Day, Italian American Style
Jordan Family
Wedding of Evelyn Jordan and Frank in Brooklyn, New York, September 18, 1943.
There are many Italian American World War II heroes. Between my wife's family and mine we have about a dozen or so. To name a few: her Uncles Joe, Frank, Anthony, and Sal, and my Uncles Matthew, Jerry, and Tommy served in every theater of war. All of their lives are worth knowing. Frank Sabia's is one that continues to be an important part of ours.
Interview with a True "Pizzaiolo", Roberto Caporuscio
With all of the pizzerias here in New York City, we are thrilled to have Pizzeria Keste which is dedicated to making genuine Neapolitan style pizza. Roberto Caporuscio is a true pizzaiolo and Keste raises the pizza bar in this city.
A Fiat Cinquecento in New York
ANSA. Today, for the first time in history, one of Fiat's first models, the "Cinquecento", will travel around Manhattan. The Consul General of Italy Francesco Maria Talò will drive it to get to Cipriani Wall Street where he will celebrate, together with the Italian community in New York, the Italian National Day. The car will be parked in front of the Consulate all morning long. (Read the Article)
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