“StoriaCinema” Celebrates Riccardo Pazzaglia on the Centenary of His Birth
On Saturday, September 12th, 2026, the web channel StoriaCinema will dedicate a special episode to the great Neapolitan intellectual. Featuring Giovanni Cecini and Michelangelo Iossa, the program explores his books and music, and includes a prestigious sartorial tribute from E. Marinella. One hundred years of Riccardo Pazzaglia: Saturday, September 12, 2026, marks the centenary of […]
Launch of the 1st “Remigio Paone” International Opera Singing Competition in Formia: Discovering the Voices of the Future
On December 18 and 19, 2026, a new project dedicated to the renowned theatrical impresario from Formia will take place as part of the 10th edition of the Remigio Paone – La Caravella Prize. Applications are open to opera singers of all nationalities. FORMIA – Rooted in the great tradition of Italian musical theater and […]
“La Ginestra” National Literary Prize 2026 The 19th Edition Celebrates the Excellence of the National Center for Leopardi Studies (CNSL)
The prestigious award will be presented on Monday, September 14, at the monumental Villa delle Ginestre in Torre del Greco. The prize will be accepted by Countess Olimpia Leopardi, a descendant of the poet from Recanati and Vice President of the CNSL. Torre del Greco (Naples) – The monumental Villa delle Ginestre—a place close […]
Saint Patrizia, Partenope and the Three Mothers of Napoli
Today, Naples celebrates Saint Patricia, one of its beloved co-patron saints. According to tradition, the saint arrived in the city after being shipwrecked near Megaride, the site where Castel dell’Ovo now stands. She chose to remain in Naples, gave away her wealth, and dedicated herself to the poor.
Calatabiano becomes the capital of taste: “Festà in Borgo” debuts on August 24th
For one evening the heart of Calatabiano will be transformed into a large open-air restaurant: on Monday August 24th, from 7.30 pm, the medieval village will be the stage for the first edition of “Festà in Borgo“, a widespread food and wine festival intended to mark a historic moment for the town. An ambitious project, […]
From Metastasio to Mario Persico: A new chapter for Luca Lupoli and Olga De Maio
From Metastasio to Mario Persico: books, research, awards, and accolades. A new chapter for Luca Lupoli and Olga De Maio in the summer of 2026. Three essays trace a journey spanning the history of *melodramma* (opera), documentary sources, and autograph scores: from the study on the “Primacy of the Text” in Pietro Metastasio’s work to […]
Pienz’ Â Salute: The New Video Series That Treats Prevention Like a Ritual
Parvafolium is opening the season with something quietly potent: Pienz’ Â Salute, a paid-subscriber video series built around one simple premise—start supporting your wellbeing before flu season asks for proof. If you’ve ever promised yourself you’ll “get serious” once things slow down (or once the first cold hits), consider this a gentler, smarter turn. Pienz’ […]
Pozzuoli at the Breaking Point: Water Crisis, Speculation, and Resident Anger
Pozzuoli is a seaside city with a long history as a major port and a strategic hub in the Mediterranean. Shaped by migration, labor, and identity, it is now also a place where neglect, real estate speculation, and institutional delays have become impossible to ignore. Pozzuoli’s residents feel increasingly isolated. Those who can afford it […]
“L’Orso in Teglia” in Messina Named Sicily’s Best Pan Pizza by Sanpellegrino
Messina celebrates a major new culinary milestone: yesterday afternoon at the Teatro Imperia in Monreale, “L’Orso in Teglia” was honored with the award for “Best Pan Pizza in Sicily.” The accolade was presented by Sanpellegrino during the launch of the first edition of the *Guide to the 100 Best Street Food Spots in Sicily*—produced by […]
Threads of the Sea 8. When the Earth Remembers: The Phlegraean Fields Speak Again
Stand at the edge of Pozzuoli’s harbor on an ordinary morning and you might forget what lies beneath your feet. The ferries depart for Ischia and Procida. Fishermen haul their catch. Life unfolds as it has for millennia—until the earth decides to remind you. July 31st, 2026. Magnitude 4.7. Twenty-six people injured—twenty-one in Pozzuoli, five […]
Simone Chiorri’s “Giochi Sinestesici” exhibition extended until mid-August
Simone Chiorri’s “Giochi Sinestesici” exhibition extended until mid-AugustAt the Grand Hotel Parker’s in Naples Given its widespread public and critical success, the Perugian artist’s first solo exhibition in Naples—created under the supervision of renowned designer Pietro Del Vaglio—is exceptionally continuing for an additional two weeks. NAPLES – A wide response from visitors, critics, and collectors […]
Alberobosco Prize awarded to Tropea-born surgeon Luigi Bonavina
Alberobosco Prize awarded to Tropea-born surgeon Luigi Bonavina: “He has placed his knowledge and experience at the service of the Calabrian community” A celebration in Tropea for the “Antonio Mamone Scholarship-I Build My Future” award ceremony “My own specialization path also began with a scholarship. It was pointed out to me by a person of […]
July 30 marks the conclusion of “Giochi Sinestesici”
July 30 marks the conclusion of “Giochi Sinestesici” (Synesthetic Games), the first Neapolitan solo exhibition by Perugia-based artist Simone Chiorri “Naples confirms itself as a great capital of art and Mediterranean languages“ Wide success at the Grand Hotel Parker‘s for the exhibition curated under the supervision of the great designer Pietro Del Vaglio. NAPLES – […]
Ferragosto in Naples: Your Complete Guide To August 15th & Beyond
The ultimate Ferragosto experience: from sunrise concerts to volcanic wine tastings and ancient beaches Ferragosto in Naples is more than a holiday—it’s a full celebration of music, sea, tradition, and pure Neapolitan spirit. Here’s your guide to the best of August 15th and the days that follow. AUGUST 15TH: FERRAGOSTO DAY SUNRISE CONCERT AT POSILLIPO […]
NAPOLI 100: The City Becomes a Cathedral of Blue
One hundred years. One hundred churches. One heart beating azzurro. Brothers and sisters of the faith — mark it, tattoo it on your soul: August 1st, 2026. The day Naples becomes one giant open-air temple to our beloved SSC Napoli. The club, together with the City of Naples and the Campania Region, has just unveiled […]
NERA – Casa Museo Arte Scienza Opens in Roccadaspide
Opening on August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM with the installation “Quanti e Musicalità” by Nera d’Auto. A week of performances and conviviality until August 16. On August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM, NERA – Casa Museo Arte Scienza will open at Via dell’Arte 7 in Roccadaspide, the residence and archive of artist Nera d’Auto. […]
A new book reveals the CIA’s role in Italian politics, drawing on documentary evidence gathered by Raffaele Romano.
On Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM, the Giacomo Matteotti Foundation will host the presentation of *Andreotti, Craxi e Moro visti dalla CIA* (Andreotti, Craxi, and Moro as Seen by the CIA). This groundbreaking work by author Raffaele Romano sheds light on decades of American interference in Italian political affairs. Unlike accounts based on […]
When Memory Becomes Action: A Two-Day Seminar on Justice, Art, and Transnational Solidarity
How do we transform memory into resistance? How can art, education, and collective action confront the weight of historical injustice and build bridges across communities? This weekend, the Center for Armenian Arts invites you to explore these urgent questions at Memory, Resistance & Transnational Solidarity: From 2012 to the Present and Beyond—a two-day international seminar […]