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More than just a program for music lovers, Festival Napa Valley—presented by the nonprofit Napa Valley Festival Association—always offers a showcase of talent, and this year is no exception. The 2025 summer season will feature international and emerging artists, including …

“Paolo Vive is not just a tribute to Borsellino. It is a message of memory, justice, and hope for new generations.” With these words, director Debora Scalzo presented her docufilm Paolo Vive in the United States, on the occasion of …

When, in the late 1800s, Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi had Casa Verdi — a neo-Gothic mansion in Milan — built, he envisioned a sanctuary for professional musicians who were not earning livable incomes. Since then, Casa Verdi has hosted 1,500 …

Even if creepy crawlers are not your thing, there is plenty to see and appreciate at Field Notes: Artists Observe Nature, a new exhibit at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma. The installation features 18 contemporary glass artists who have …

For some, the sounds might be puzzling — a clank, a hiss, a whoosh. But for coffee aficionados, there’s no mystery at all. It’s merely the hum and clatter of a delicious espresso drink being prepared. The creative design, ingenious …

For the first time, Italy was one of the twelve teams participating in the Sail Grand Prix, the regatta held at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. The helm of Red Bull Italy was entrusted to Ruggero Tita, …

If you’re an Italian entrepreneur with ambitions to expand into the US market, there’s a new resource designed specifically to guide your journey: Guida Paese Smart – How to Successfully Launch Your Business in the Western Region of the United …

Behind many successful American stories lies the journey of an immigrant. The story of Mellano & Company, the oldest flower business in the western United States, is no exception. It is a tale of resilience, hard work, and a deep-rooted …

Walk into Seattle’s Casa Italiana on any weekend and you’ll likely find the Italian Cultural Center abuzz with Italians, Italian-Americans, and those who simply love Italian culture. From the large first-floor hall come excited cries of “Scopa!” A beginner Italian-language …

When a relationship reaches a milestone, it’s time to celebrate. That’s what happened a few months ago when Walla Walla and its sister city Cannara, a small town in central Umbria, celebrated 10 years of friendship with a gift that …