Jane Huson

Rome would not have been the same “Eternal City” or “Caput Mundi” without its first emperor. August 19 marks the 2,000th anniversary of the death of Emperor Augustus. Many exciting exhibitions will be available to the public for the very …

While American youngsters put their shoes outside hoping that Saint Nick will leave them goodies, six-year old Filippo Brienza of Bologna put his shoes on to go see the Zampognari play.  He waited all year for the beginning of December …

This relaxing seaside town has centuries’ worth of fascinating stories to tell about fascinating people. Galla Placidia Galla Placidia was a prominent Western empress and regent born to Roman Emperor Theodosius in 392. She married Gothic King Ataulf after the …

“Travel is like music. If there is no melody, it’s not good.” Travel expert Patrizia Cavanaugh applies her authentic motto in her work at Expert Travel Associates.   Born and raised in Rome, Patrizia has always had a passion for …

Last weekend, at the boisterous intersection of Hollywood and Highland, thousands gathered for three days of live music, food, wine, rides, and games at the 13th annual Feast of San Gennaro. The savory smells of Italian sausage and warm cheese …

This summer, be prepared to fall in love. On the occasion of L’Italo-Americano’s Ferragosto annual event, our guests from the Italian American community of Los Angeles and nearby areas will enjoy a special performance of Gaetano Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore (Elixir …

This Saturday January 24, Bologna’s city center will come alive at night with art. During Art City White Night, the city’s museums, palaces, cafes, art galleries, and shops will host contemporary art exhibitions and events until midnight. There will be …

Nancy DeLucia Real is an art historian and chef extraordinaire with an Italian flair. Her road to chefdom began in Campania with her nonna, Annunziata DeLucia, after whom she was named. Nancy, or Nunzia, has a Southern Italian background. Her …

With seven churches in one, it’s easy to get lost in Bologna’s Church of Santo Stefano, commonly called the “New Jerusalem”. Modeled after the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, the seven churches that make up Santo Stefano are …

Leave the umbrellas and sunhats at home – Bologna’s porticos have got you covered. In a place that averages 14 rainy days per month in the winter and frequently reaches 90 degrees Fahrenheit under the scorching hot sun in the …