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Verdian masterpiece The Lyric Opera of Chicago will present Giuseppe Verdi’s tragic masterpiece “Rigoletto” from Sept. 14 to Oct. 6. A tale of jealousy, vengeance …
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Looking back at a great summer on the Far South Side
Summer is definitely behind us but, as we head into fall, the season has left us with some wonderful memories. Those include some great events …
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Communicating emotions in Italian (Part 4)
Getting Upset in Italian — Turbato and Sconvolto Many scenarios, either real or imagined, can prompt a feeling of concern. In short, in life there are …
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Venice film fest program spotlights emerging directors
The 81st Venice International Film Festival took place on the Lido di Venezia from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7. As always, films from around …
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What do you do when you hit a ‘brick wall’?
Most genealogists are familiar with the term “brick wall.” We use it to describe a situation where we think we have tried every possibility to …
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Comparing presidents
As the American presidential election approaches, some may wonder how the posts differ in America vs. Italy. How does the election work in Italy? What …
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Onward to America
The bus to Pisa from Piandelagotti negotiated the tight turns down the mountainside. With every passing kilometer my parents knew there was no turning back. …
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