Anton Coppola, a Maestro With Many Encores
Francis Ford Coppola may have created the “Godfather” films, but these days, the real godfather of the Coppola clan is his uncle Anton Coppola.
“I don’t know if I like the Mafioso connotations of that,” said Mr. Coppola, who is 99 and still composing, conducting and devoting his life to opera. He is also uncle to the actress Talia Shire, and great-uncle to the actors Nicolas Cage and Jason and Robert Schwartzman, and the filmmakers Sofia and Roman Coppola.
A Look Back at Tony Bennett's Life on His 90th Birthday
The legendary pop-jazz crooner, born Anthony Benedetto in New York City, burst onto the music scene in 1951 with two chart-topping hits, "Because of You" and a cover of Hank Williams' "Cold, Cold Heart." He went on to score more than 30 Top 40 singles by 1965.
Don't cry for me, la dolce vita! Madonna bids farewell to Italy on a private jet after celebrating a gal pal's wedding
The 57-year-old Evita actress was fresh-faced as she was spotted flying away in a private jet from Brindisi airport in a chic monochrome ensemble.
Marta Marzotto, Italian Designer and Socialite, Dies at 85
ROME — Marta Marzotto, a fashion and jewelry designer, former model, countess and hostess to the famous, died on Friday in Milan. She was 85.
Italy adopts new law to reduce food waste
The law earmarkes €10 million to launch the initiative, including €1 million annually to fund innovative food waste reduction projects, as well as €2 million to buy food for the poor.
Report says South economy recovering, 10,000 new firms
Southern Italy is emerging from years of recession, according to a report released Thursday by industrial employers confederation Confindustria and the SRM research centre. It said that the number of companies active in the south increased by 10,000 in the second quarter of 2016 - the first rise since 2008.
Renzi opens Casa Italia at Rio Olimpics
Premier Matteo Renzi opened Italy's Casa Italia base at the Rio Olympics in a glitzy ceremony
In Italian Politics, Too, It's Ladies' Day
Italy has never had a woman president, but women here are taking giant political steps. Among the most visible are Laura Boldrini, president of the Chamber of Deputies; Federica Mogherini, foreign affairs minister for the European Union (EU), Emma Bonino, former Italian foreign affairs minister; and two big-city mayors, Virginia Raggi of Rome and Chiara Appendino of Turin.
August 2, 2016
IAWA Features Bordighera Authors: Joey Nicoletti and Nicole Santalucia on Sat. Aug. 13 @ Sidewalk Cafe
Of Santalucia's book, Brian Fanelli writes: "The poems are unflinching in their handling of the personal, something fewer and fewer contemporary poets are doing ... there are plenty of miracles in "Because I Did Not Die ..."
The Italian American Writers Association is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2016. Since 1991, IAWA has given voice to writers through its literary series every second Saturday of the months. Readings begin with an Open Mic: IAWA-East is held even months at Sidewalk Café and IAWA-West continues at Cornelia Street Café on odd months. Visit and join us at iawa.net
July 29, 2016
The Rise of Italo-Trumpism
Jerry Krase
I didn't have a picture of Donald Trump, but this copy I painted of one of Vincent Van Gogh's many sunflowers has pretty much the color of his hair.
Why are so many Americans of Italian descent leaning rightward toward the candidacy of Donald J. Trump for the most powerful position in the world --- the Presidency of the United States of America? It's one of the many things about Italian Americans that makes little sense to most people, including other full and half-Italian Americans. What follows are some pretty solid speculations, and a reminder of the left-leaning history of Italian American political history.
Waiting - a Documentary by Cristian Piazza
A Documentary about finding the strength to give up an old familiar world to find identity and get a chance at self-realization, to find home in a strange land. It’s a longing for validation as a modern settler.
Panini for You. A Big Taste of Italy in a Small Loaf Bread
Panini. The word defines a food trend whose popularity seems endless and one of the favorite fast food options among New Yorkers. But what exactly is an authentic Italian panino?
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