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A Portrait Medal by Pisanello
Within the Byzantine gallery of the Cleveland Museum of Art may be found a portrait medal cast in lead, not by a Byzantine artist, but by the leading medallist of 15th century Italy, Antonio di Puccio Pisano, commonly known as…
Italian American History Presentation in Liberty Township
The William H. McGuffey Historical Society hosted La Gazzetta contributing writer Ben Lariccia and award-winning realtor Connie Tarr-Bostardi to speak before the group on local Italian American history at its May 19 meeting. Richard Scarsella, Chairman of the Board, introduced…
Unveiling the Jewels of Casa Rocca Piccola
The Maltese Islands, an archipelago in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast, are comprised of three islands; Malta, Gozo and Comino. Malta’s capital city, Valletta, boasts a unique attraction: Casa Rocca Piccola. The 16th century palace…
Italy in July
If you’re looking for sunshine and heat, Italy is the place to be in July. It’s high season for tourism so crowds and high prices are also the norm. However, this shouldn’t deter you from visiting the country during this…
Ready, Set, Go! The Summertime Horseraces Begin!
Il Palio di Siena rappresenta senz’altro un’occasione unica per vivere tutto il calore e la passione della città toscana. La manifestazione si svolge ogni anno il 2 di luglio ed il 16 di agosto, quando le diverse contrade si sfidano…
Cleveland Italian Film Festival 2018
The Cleveland Italian Film Festival 2018 showcasing award-winning films from Italy opens Sept. 13 - Oct. 4, 2018 at the Cedar Lee Theater in Cleveland Heights, the Atlas Cinemas Eastgate in Mayfield Hts. and the Capitol Theatre in Gordon Square…
Il Cenacolo Celebrates 90 Years
Il Cenacolo Italiano di Cleveland celebrated its 90th anniversary on June 8, 2018 when 66 members and guests filled the ballroom at Judson Manor. After an hour of socializing over prosecco and appetizers, President Carmela Mitra began the formal program…
San Francesco Del Deserto: How to Escape the Crowds in Venice
L’isola di San Francesco è il luogo ideale per chi voglia allontanarsi dalle folle, che, soprattutto in estate, invadono le isole della laguna veneta. Poco distante da Burano immersa nelle barene e nella pace della laguna, l’isola di San Francesco…
