Monthly Archives: February 2015

Italian A Day – Joe Marvullo

Posted on February 27, 2015 by niaforg

By Diana Luchko, niece of Joe Marvullo “Where there is light there is color and where there is color there is Joe Marvullo” – Norma Quarles, CNN Arts Editor Renowned photographer Joe Marvullo is widely recognized as a leader in … Continue reading →

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Un Minuto con…

Posted on February 24, 2015 by niaforg

By Rosario Mariani, http://www.europebychoice.com Pasta alla Norma In Sicily, many restaurants serve Pasta alla “Norma.” Catania’s own Vincenzo Bellini (1801 -1835), who was the quintessential composer of the Italian Bel Canto, composed the opera “Norma” which premiered with great success at Milan’s … Continue reading →

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Italy’s Ancient Table

Posted on February 20, 2015 by niaforg

Text and Photos By Lauren Birmingham Piscitelli,  www.Cooking-Vacations.com An endless story, Pompeii attracts travelers to the ruins by Vesuvius – the world’s most dangerous volcano. Buon  giorno, sei pronto!” This  is Signor  Gennaro, he’s an expert historian and  guide  on the ruins … Continue reading →

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Un Minuto con…

Posted on February 17, 2015 by niaforg

By Rosario Mariani, http://www.europebychoice.com “Leave it to the Romans” A Urine Tax (Vectigal Urinae) ? The Romans were very creative when it came to new taxes. After all, Emperor Vespasian needed lots of money to build the Coliseum in 70AD. Under … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bill de Blasio remarks at the opening of “The Italian Americans” at NYU

Posted on February 12, 2015 by niaforg

The National Italian American Foundation was at New York University’s Kimmel Center., on February 10, for the preview screening of “The Italian Americans,” set to air nationally February 17 and 24 on PBS. At the event, New York City Mayor Bill de … Continue reading →

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Un Minuto con…

Posted on February 10, 2015 by niaforg

By Rosario Mariani, http://www.europebychoice.com “Chairman of the Board”  –   Frank Sinatra – Frank Sinatra was considered the Chairman of the Board of the Rat Pack and Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop were board members.  However … Continue reading →

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Carnivale di Venezia

Posted on February 6, 2015 by niaforg

Venice is currently in the midst of its annual Carnivale di Venezia, with elaborate masks, costumes, parades and partygoers taking over the city! The world-famous festival starts around two weeks before Ash Wednesday and ends on Shrove Tuesday, also known as … Continue reading →

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Un Minuto con…

Posted on February 3, 2015 by niaforg

By Rosario Mariani, http://www.europebychoice.com “Un Caffe’ Pagato”   (An espresso coffee already paid for) The tradition started along via Partenopea in Naples as a simple and good-will gesture, by well-off individuals, to pay for a coffee for someone less fortunate. In … Continue reading →

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