Fra Noi Embrace Your Inner Italian
Our Good Vibes feature spotlights websites, blogs, videos and podcast from around the world that celebrate Italy’s inimitable spirit. If you have a favorite online …
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A preview of music, film, theater, dance and more
Mad about Medea Lyric Opera of Chicago will open its 2025-26 season with a descent into madness, staging Luigi Cherubini’s “Medea” from Oct. 11-26. Based …
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A major milestone
It’s taken a long time to get here, but you are now reading the 205th Petals from Roseland column that I’ve written! I took over …
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Saying “some” in Italian
Say “Some” in Italian with “Qualche” and “Alcuni” To speak fluently in another language, it is important to know how to describe a group of …
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Documentary explores life in a volcano’s shadow
Gianfranco Rosi premiered his much-anticipated documentary at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in September. “Sotto le nuvole” (“Below the Clouds”) takes a deep dive …
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Talk to your relatives NOW!
Probably all of us miss our relatives who have passed away. Many of us wish they were still here for many reasons. They might keep …
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What AIRE can do for you
October is often a time for fresh starts — new routines, new projects, and the return of structure after the haze of summer. If you’re …
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Two key economic concepts
Legend says there were no poor people in Prester John’s vast empire, but there were quite a few in our Italian enclave of the South …
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