Inside i-Italy magazine... What you hold in your hands may seem like a vast mishmash of articles, but there are tangible links that bind its Italian and American contents
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According to a very recent CNN article written by Rome-based freelance reporter and writer Silvia Marchetti, Italy, one of the most culturally rich countries in Europe and the world, is facing an alarming decline in literacy.
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My father Leone knew how to be obeyed. No dialect in my family. I remember him saying: "Mario, you have many good ideas and opinions. They will be lost if only a few people will understand you in L'Aquila". I listened and was very careful in using a clear, direct language: my best Italian. I was lucky, winning 33 literary awards. I sent my best Italian plays to England, Russia, Japan; everywhere I knew they had good theaters. I was ignored or rejected. I translated my best plays into English. They were accepted and performed. The lesson was clear. If you want to communicate your ideas, opinions, and feelings to millions you must translate them into English.
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According to a recent report by Censis, high levels of unemployment and underemployment among today's youth will lead to poverty in their old age. Continuing economic recession hit Italy especially hard.
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An Evening of Italian Fare, Wines, Spirits and Live Music to Ensue: Proceeds to Benefit JBF and Brand New Scholarship! An exciting event happening at SD26 on next Tuesday Jan 20th, 2015. Tony and Marisa May are set to launch a brand new scholarship dedicated to keeping the legacy of fine Italian cuisine alive! In partnership with the James Beard Foundation, a fundraiser for the scholarship, will take place at SD26 on Tuesday January 20th from 6pm 11pm. Tickets are $95 (all inclusive) and $75 for James Beard Foundation members
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It now appears certain that Giorgio Napolitano will resign as of Jan. 14, at the top of Italy’s current political agenda is election of his successor. Before this happens, let’s consider what the function of an Italian president is – unlike the royals of Britain or Spain, he is far more than a ceremonial figurehead – and then take a backward look at the presidents of the past.
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It’s true enough that Italian Americans have deep roots in the NYPD, but therein lies another story: how they achieved acceptance after years of tense relations with police
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Interview with Professor Robert Viscusi. "“Italian American culture without the Italian language loses its connection with the rhetorical, political, and philosophical traditions of Italian culture."
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The Transatlantic Gaze. Italian Cinema, American Film by Mary Ann McDonald Carolan - State University of New York Press. The influence of Italian cinema on American film from the postwar period to the present.
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The Advantages of Bilingualism / How to create an Italian DLP in your local PS in NYC. Meeting at the Consulate to promote dual language classes in public schools.
