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The Federated Italo-Americans of Southern California will lead the Italo-American community in celebrating the 68th anniversary of when Italy became a republic during a luncheon on Saturday, May 31st in San Pedro. Italy’s Republic Day, born out of World War …

The ancient Roman town of Pompeii has recently become very popular. Considering the current critical condition of the historical archaeological site, which is on the verge of collapse, drawing the world’s attention towards it could be truly beneficial. The exhibition …

Creating a network to link together all the Italian American communities of the West Coast is not an easy target but it is our ambition, and we believe it is possible with the contribution of our readers. By writing to …

If art and architecture are the fabric of Italian history, then literature and poetry are the threads that weave it all together. When you have goliaths like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo casting the monumental shadows that are recognized around …

Coit Tower, a North Beach landmark, reopened on May 14, 2014 after being closed to the public for six months of extensive renovation and restoration work.  The ceremonial festivities began at 11:00 amidst an enthusiastic crowd of admirers and dignitaries. …

They say you can’t please everyone, but “they” haven’t joined the Tuscan Association of Oregon.  The Portland-based club offers a broad array of topics and programs from month to month, hoping to satisfy the curiosity, aesthetics or appetite of all …

Chi non ricorda, forse con un pizzico di nostalgia, la storica pubblicità di Lavazza in cui Nino Manfredi portava la tazzina alle labbra e recitava: “Il caffè è un piacere: se non è buono, che piacere è?”   Si è …

On May 10th, 2014, San Franciscans turned out in numbers for the opening of the new North Beach Library.   Crowds gathered at 850 Columbus Avenue under bright, sunny skies eager to experience their new public space.     The …

According to the Travel Channel website, Portland, Oregon ranked as the number two cycling city in the United States in 2013.  Portland has long been a pioneer in cycling. In fact, no other city in the United States has more …

Cacao. Along with peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, and corn, this strange bean was introduced to Europe from the Americas. Cacao differed from those other items, pedestrian staples of the indigenous MesoAmerican diet, in being reserved for the elite – Mayan royalty …