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Things Have Changed: Congratulations Bob Dylan!
Things Have Changed A worried man with a worried mind No one in front of me and nothing behind There’s a woman on my lap and she’s drinking champagne Got white skin, got assassin’s eyes I’m looking up into the sapphire-tinted skies I’m well dressed, waiting on the last train Standing on the gallows with […]
Ambassador Constance Albanese Morella Awarded Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by Japanese Government
Ambassador Constance Albanese Morella was recently Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by the Government of Japan. The award was presented by the U.S. Ambassador of Japan, Kenichiro Sasae at a ceremony held on September 29, 2016, at the Ambassador’s residence. In conferring the award, the Japanese Ambassador noted that […]
Lido Civic Club to Honor Tom Raffa
The Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C., will be honoring Mr. Tom Raffa with the Lido Civic Club Man of the Year award. The event will take place at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Tom Raffa is President and CEO of Raffa, PC, a B-Corp certified, national top 100 […]
Nation’s Capital Awaits Arrival of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi
The Nation’s Capital is awaiting the arrival of Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi who will be President Obama’s guest at the White House on October 18, 2016. The White House said that “Prime Minister Renzi’s visit will be an opportunity to celebrate the depth and breadth of our relationship with Italy and exchange views on […]
Archaeology in the Mediterranean Region: A Cultural and Economic Challenge for a Better Future
On October 12, 2016 the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, in collaboration with the Centro di Conservazione Archeologica (CCA) – Rome, are proud to present the conference “Archaeology in the Mediterranean Region: Economic Challenges for a Better Future” by Roberto Nardi and Andreina Costanzi Cobau. The conference is associated with […]
NIAF 41st Anniversary Gala Weekend, October 14-15, 2016 Washington
The National Italian American Foundation hosts an exciting weekend of events featuring the best in Italian food, beverage and cultural experiences capped off with a Black Tie Gala Awards Dinner honoring Film Directors Joe and Anthony Russo (The Avengers), football great Franco Harris (Pittsburgh Steelers) and many others. (Washington, D.C. – October 3, 2016) The National […]
2016 Washington, D.C. Columbus Day Ceremonies celebrate Centennial of National Columbus Memorial at Union Station
This year’s Columbus Day ceremonies in the nation’s capital will take place on Monday, October 10, 2016, the 104th anniversary of the National Columbus Memorial. The Memorial, which stands in front of Union Station, was unveiled by President William Howard Taft as part of a multi-day celebration in 1912. It was created by the noted sculptor Lorado Taft, under […]
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