Joanna Lucarino
Contributing writer
The Fata Morgana
March 2026
In 2025, the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) acquired the only remaining marble sculpture by Giambologna, the “Fata Morgana”. This was named the Museum Acquisition of the Year for 2025. The sculpture was added to the Italian Renaissance collection...
Vita di Paese by Anne Robichaud
March 2026
With a Burst of Yellow, Italy Celebrates International Women’s Day
Italy has feted International Women’s Day with mimosa since 1946 following a proposal by Teresa Mattei, a combatting partigiana (partisan) in WWII and later one of the...
In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Fast Cream of Mushroom Soup
February 2026
In this column we share the cuisine and recipes of Italy and our Italian American communities. Each month we feature recipes curated from our research and those shared by LGI readers. Food and cooking are important aspects of our cultural identity...
Vita di Paese by Joanna Lucarino
February 2026
Alberobello
“I Borghi più belli d’Italia” (The most beautiful villages in Italy), is a list which includes the town Alberobello, located in southern Italy in the region of Puglia. The name itself, Alberobello, translates to “beautiful tree.”...
In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: One-bowl Zucchini Quiche
October 2025
In this column we share the cuisine and recipes of Italy and our Italian American communities. Each month we feature recipes curated from our research and those shared by LGI readers. Food and cooking are important aspects of our cultural identity...
Scopa
October 2025
Questo articolo descrive il gioco della "Scopa", che è giocato con carte italiane. Scopa significa "bastone che spazza", perché l'obiettivo del gioco è di spazzare via tutte le carte sul tavolo. L'articolo descrive le regole e come vincere. Anche...
In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Lil's Zeppole, Hoboken-Style
September 2025
In this column we share the cuisine and recipes of Italy and our Italian American communities. Each month we feature recipes curated from our research and those shared by LGI readers. Food and cooking are important aspects of our cultural identity...
Vita di Paese by Joanna Lucarino
June 2025
The Murals of Little Italy Cleveland
Strolling through Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood you will see many vibrant murals and wall art lining the street, in the alleys, and in some of the shops.
Starting at the bottom of Mayfield Hill, the...
Vita di Paese by Joanna Lucarino
May 2025
The Murals of Little Italy Cleveland
Strolling through Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood you will see many vibrant murals and wall art lining the street, in the alleys, and in some of the shops.
Starting at the bottom of Mayfield Hill, the...
In the Cucina with La Gazzetta: Italian Almond and Ricotta Cake (Gluten-Free)
March 2025
In this column we share the cuisine and recipes of Italy and our Italian American communities. Each month we feature recipes curated from our research and those shared by LGI readers. Food and cooking are important aspects of our cultural...
