A Message from the Publisher
A Message from the Publisher
Winter has arrived and it has been a cold few weeks. What better
way to warm up than with our February issue dedicated to love and
fashion!
Who can forget the story of St. Valentine? Whether you are in
love for the first time or you have been in love for 50 years, there is
something special about the story of St. Valentine that warms the
heart. And, don’t miss the February cocktail of the month for your
Valentine’s Day celebrations.
We are excited to introduce you to Stella Compiseno, a talented
and very savvy lifestyle blogger who contributed insightful articles on
the latest trends and the basic wardrobe every woman needs.
As always, we would appreciate your feedback. Pease let us know
what you think about our publication and how we can improve.
Please email me at [email protected].
You can visit our web site at www.lagazzettaitaliana.com and
subscribe to each month’s issue.
Enjoy our issue!
Angela Spitalieri, Publisher
IN THIS ISSUE
11
February 2016
FROM LA GAZZETTA
03 Welcome from Paul Sciria
05 A Message from the Publisher
05 Preview of March Issue
05 2016 Calendar
NEWS
06 News from Italy
06 Notizie Dall'Italia
07 News from the Consulate
REGION OF ITALY
08 La Rinascente
08 What is so Special about Milan?
09 Milan Fashion Week
FEATURE
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11 The Legend of St. Valentine
11 Up-Market Radical Fashion Boutique
12 The Basic 12
13 Italian Fashion fun Facts
14 Carnival
14 Il Carnevale
PEOPLE
15 This Leonardo is a
Tinseltown Masterpiece
15 The Heart's Delight
HISTORY & CULTURE
Filippino Lippi's Holy Family 18
Italian American Podcast 19
The history of Carnivale 19
19
March - Gardening and Easter/Milan
April - Italian Immigration/Venice
May - the Next Generation of Italians/Venice
June - Travel/Venice
July - Food and Wine/Tuscany
August - Italian Entertainers/Tuscany
September - Weddings/Tuscany
October - Italian Heritage/Vatican City
November - Art/Vatican City
December - Christmas/Vatican City
LOCAL NEWS
25 Sidari's
25 Winter Time Produce
25 Saving Hist