Rome to turn spotlight on Giotto. Major exhibition touted as artistic highlight of the year
ANSA. ome is gearing up for one of the artistic highlights of its year, a major exhibition paying tribute to the father of the Renaissance, Giotto. (Read the article)
Fini Donates Pelosi Precious “Michelangelo. La Dotta Mano”
Italian American politician Nancy Pelosi visits Italy after Obama’s election. The President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Gianfranco Fini donates to her a copy of the rare and precious book “Michelangelo. La Dotta Mano” by FMF
“Oh, mamma mia". Nancy Pelosi's Six-Day Visit to Italy
Nancy Pelosi, the first woman Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives arrived in Italy on Saturday, February 14, for a six-day visit.
Rome celebrates Futurism. Nearly 50 events lined up over the coming months
ANSA. The Italian capital is joining the country's Futurism frenzy, with a host of events celebrating 100 years since the launch of Italy's most famous modern art movement. Nearly 50 separate events have been lined up for coming months, including exhibitions, plays, conferences and installations, all grouped under the name 'Futuroma'.(Read the article)
Movie dubber dies, was `voice' of Woody Allen
AP. Oreste Lionello, an entertainer and film dubber who was Italy's "voice" of Woody Allen, Jerry Lewis and other comic stars, died in a Rome hospital Thursday. (Read the article)
What’s his name?! What’s his name?!
Italian-American naming traditions of abandonment, reclamation, nicknaming, and forgetting.
Italy migrant revolt sparks blaze
BBC. Immigrants being held at a detention centre on the Italian island of Lampedusa have set fire to the facility after trying to escape, police say. (Read tha article)
Italian-American Acting in NYC. A Life Experience
Interview wth Lauren LoGiudice, a young and promising actress and model. She recounts her life as an Italian American in Queens, NYC, and the way her origins influenced her career. She cultivates a strong relationship with her public through the internet
Pope to US Speaker Pelosi: Reject abortion support
AP. The U.S. House speaker, a Catholic, was the first top Democrat to meet with Benedict since the election of Barack Obama, who won a majority of the U.S. Catholic vote despite differences with the Vatican on abortion. (Read the article)
At least the food is good
USATODAY. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi -- the nation's highest ranking Italian-American in elective office -- is spending her congressional recess in Italy. Sounds nice, but . . . (Read the article)
New journalism pioneer Gay Talese wins Polk Award
AP. Author Gay Talese, who influenced a generation of writers with books such as "Thy Neighbor's Wife" and "Honor Thy Father," was named the winner of a George Polk Award for career achievement. (Read the article by Karen Mattews)
Talese Helping Homeless Stay Current
NBCNewYork.com. Former New York Times scribe Gay Talese is putting pen to paper to help the city's homeless get their share of President Obama's stimulus plan. (Read the article by Scott Ross)
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