Fra Noi Embrace Your Inner Italian
Our Good Vibes feature spotlights websites, blogs, videos and podcast from around the world that celebrate Italy’s inimitable spirit. If you have a favorite online …
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A preview of music, film, theater, dance and more
Overlooked no longer The sixth season of the Opera Festival of Chicago will run from June 13 to July 5. The festival kicks off with …
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Of opera and cinema
Recently when I was sitting at my computer, an old column from more than 10 years ago popped up. I received a lot of comments …
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Facciamo shopping!
How do I say, “I am going shopping in Italian?” Well, that depends on the type of shopping to be done! The different Italian phrases …
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Lincoln Center takes cinematic tour of Italian history
In June, Film at Lincoln Center and Cinecittà presented “History, Italian Style,” a film series tracing Italy’s rich and complex past through an exceptional lineup …
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Use the facts you gather to tell great stories
A newsman once interviewed Don Hewitt, who ran “60 Minutes” as executive producer for decades. (He was Mike Wallace’s boss!) He asked Don why “60 …
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The new citizenship landscape
For many Italian Americans, Italian citizenship by descent has long represented more than a legal status. It has often been seen as a way to …
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Our first hours in Naples
Two cars came to meet us at the seaport of Naples in July 1960, manned by my uncles Zi’ Federico and Zi’ Mario, and with …
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