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Livorno Hosts 'Effetto Venezia' Summer Festival

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 07/23/2014 - 02:00

Every summer, Livorno hosts the “Effetto Venezia” summer festival, the town’s biggest event of the season, taking its name from the neighborhood, La Venezia,…

Culture

Giffoni Children's Film Fest Attracts Plenty of A-list Celebrities

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/22/2014 - 02:00

The 44th edition of the Giffoni International Film Festival is under way in the small town of Giffoni Valle Piana, 40 kilometers from Salerno. More than 3,500…

Culture

Roberto Bolle and Friends on Stage at Rome's Baths of Caracalla

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 07/21/2014 - 01:30

On July 25, the incredibly talented Italian dancer Roberto Bolle will be performing with the American Ballet Theatre in the spectacular setting of Caracalla’s…

Culture

Annual Festa del Redentore Lights Up Venice

by Anonymous (not verified) | Fri, 07/18/2014 - 02:45

The ancient Festa del Redentore returns to Venice this weekend with its spectacular fireworks display over St. Mark’s Basin. At dusk on Saturday, small boats…

Lifestyle

Few Days Left to Visit 'The Glamour of Italian Fashion' in London

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 07/17/2014 - 02:00

If you’re in or around London, don’t miss the chance to visit a comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the history of Italian fashion from the end of the Second…

Food & Drink

BellaVita Food & Wine Expo Held in London

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 07/16/2014 - 04:11

If you are passionate about quality Italian cuisine and you are in London this weekend, it may be worth checking out the BellaVita Expo, a trade show dedicated…

Lifestyle

Napa Valley Festival Pays Tribute to Sophia Loren for her 80th Birthday

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 07/13/2014 - 03:00

Sophia Loren is turning 80 this year (September 20) and next weekend she will be celebrated at the Napa Valley’s “Festival del Sole”. Italian restaurateur…

Culture

Opera and Ballet at Sicily’s Open-Air Greek Theaters

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 07/12/2014 - 02:30

The Euro Mediterranean Festival is set to begin today at Syracuse’s Greek Theater and Taormina’s Greek Theater. Magical views, great music, and ballet…

Travel

'Puglia Open Days' Reveal the Region's Charms

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 07/11/2014 - 02:45

“Puglia Open Days” return to Apulia this summer for a great chance to discover the region’s cultural riches. Every weekend until the end of September the…

Culture

Apulia's Medieval Castles Host Arnaldo Pomodoro Exhibit

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 07/11/2014 - 02:30

Three medieval castles in Apulia built by emperor Frederick II are the setting for an exhibition featuring sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro’s works. The exhibition,…