Events

Alberta Ferretti Skips Models for Real Women

by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 12/30/2010 - 03:16

Photo: Actress Camilla Belle will be one of Ferretti's real women models next monthNo stranger to the glamorous Italian fashion scene, Alberta Ferretti is…

Culture

Concerti di Capodanno- A New Years Tradition

by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 12/29/2010 - 08:55

Image: La Fenice concert hall in VeniceIn Italy, New Years Eve marks the feast of San Silvestro. After a family meal, people ring in the new year with parties…

Culture

Umbrian Festival Celebrates the New Year with Jazz

by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 12/23/2010 - 08:06

Jazz-lovers from all over the world are getting ready to ring in the new year with one of Italy's most celebrated musical events- the Umbria Jazz Festival. The…

Pope to Visit Sick Children at Christmas

by Pat Eggleton | Thu, 12/23/2010 - 06:39

It has been announced that Pope Benedict will reach out to children, especially those who are unwell, at Christmas.The Pope will visit children in hospital,…

A Birthday Present From The Italian State

by Pat Eggleton | Wed, 12/22/2010 - 06:34

As part of the 2011 celebrations of 150 years of Italian Unity, the Italian Ministry of Culture is offering Italian and EU citizens a special birthday present…

Culture

Epiphany Events In Italy

by ITALY | Tue, 12/21/2010 - 13:22

January 6th or Epiphany is a holiday in Italy and celebrates the arrival of the Three Kings bearing gifts for the Christ Child. In Italy this day also marks…

Culture

Leonardo Musician On Display In Rome

by ITALY | Tue, 12/21/2010 - 06:24

Visitors to Rome over Christmas may like to take the opportunity to see a painting attributed by some experts to Leonardo da Vinci at the Musei Capitolini. “Il…

Culture

Presepe Vivente: A Live Christmas Tradition

by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 12/20/2010 - 06:47

During Christmastime in Italy, you are bound to come across presepi in homes and piazzas all over the country. Presepe, which translates directly to “crib,” is…

Internet Museum in Turin

by ITALY | Fri, 12/17/2010 - 08:46

Italy’s first museum devoted to the internet is to open in the centre of Turin. It is the inspiration of sportswear company owner Marco Boglione, who at the…

A Celebration Of Italian Design and Style in New York

by ITALY | Thu, 12/16/2010 - 09:46

This year, those of you who are in love with Italian design and are planning to spend the winter holidays in New York city can enjoy the event Italian Design…