LIFE & PEOPLE

Preservation and innovation: that’s the philosophy behind the work carried out by the brother-sister team at Antica Stamperia Artigiana Marchi, an artisan workshop in Sant’Arcangelo di Romagna dating to the 17th century. From the outside, it could easily pass for …

Many people, especially native San Francis-can’s, certainly noticed when the historic North Beach establishment, the U.S. Restaurant, closed for remodeling in April, 2015.  Patrons would walk by 515 Columbus Avenue looking for signs of a much anticipated reopening.  Months went …

For five years in a row Trento has been on top of the list of Italian towns with the highest quality of life: the capital city of the region of Trentino, although often overlooked, is a picture perfect town halfway …

Charming, energetic and passionate about the arts, Gian-Carlo Scandiuzzi has been a shot in the arm for Seattle’s ACT Theatre since he joined the staff in 2007. Initially, Scandiuzzi ran ACT’s Central Heating Lab, which supports new works and theatrical …

When most think about their dream vacation in Italy they envision themselves strolling around quaint streets basked in perpetual sunshine, eating gelato and wearing airy cotton dresses and shirts purchased at a local boutique. But while warm weather is great …

Discipline and dignity are Stefano Pelinga’s motto. A five-time World Champion in Artistic Pool, the Roman talent is now residing in Las Vegas twirling from one show to another. 2015 marked a lifetime achievement for the star who officially became …

“To see the city through the eyes of Dominic Angerame is to see an organic beast of concrete that sifts and breathes in rich shades of black and white.”  – Silke Tudor, SF Weekly Since 1969, Dominic Angerame has made …

Laura Maria Caterina Bassi holds a unique place in the history of science and education in the Western world: she was the first woman to be offered, in 1732 at the University of Bologna,  an official, salaried teaching position at …

The Bridge Art Exchange Building in Santa Monica opened a little over a month ago on December 12th in collaboration with the Bice Bugatti Club Italy, the solo exhibit of Franco Marrocco, professor and director of the prestigious Academy of …

Elena Manferdini, acclaimed architect and designer, grew up in Bologna, capital of the Emilia-Romagna Region in Italy. Somehow the urbanistic eclecticism and theatrical quality of the landscape, made of medieval towers as well as a vast web of porticoes, must …