Italy Inside Out

• 16. Finding Her Ancestral Heritage in Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily with Rita Cipalla

  Rita Cipalla is a journalist whose work has appeared in many prestigious publications. Looking for a city with a vibrant cultural vibe, she moved to Seattle from Washington DC in the 1990’s and launched her business, Cipalla Communications. Working  primarily with nonprofits, she uses simple, clear language and storytelling techniques to communicate her client’s message. Rita continues her work as a freelance journalist and contributes feature stories to various publications, including L'Italo-Americano and Washington State's History Link. A few years ago Rita began searching for her Italian heritage on her father’s side which led her to the small but historically important town in southeast Sicily, Palazzolo Acreide. She shares her journey with us in this episode of Italy Inside Out.Cipalla Communications, https://cipalla.com/http://www.italoamericano.org/Washington History Link, https://www.historylink.orgPerugia Sister City Organization, https://seattle-perugia.org/L’Italo-Americano, http://www.italoamericano.org/Podcast Sponsor: Travel in Italia, leading small group tours on the mainland and islands of Italy, http://www.travelinitalia.com, [email protected] or [email protected]

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• 15. Moving to a Small Village in Sardegna—a Dramatic Lifestyle Change with Paola Messana

  Paola Messana was a successful international journalist living in many of the world's largest cities.  When she retired, she found her way to a small village in Sardegna where she bought and renovated a house into a B&B.  She then purchased a small farm outside of the town with olive and fruit trees and a view over the Mediterranean Sea.  She has discovered a sense of peacefulness and serenity caring for her farm and recommends such a life to others. Paola has Russian and Italian heritage and so it is not surprising that she feels at home in an Italian village where many Russian people have vacation residences.Paola Messana's Contact Information:  [email protected] Sponsor: Travel in Italia, leading small group tours on the mainland and islands of Italy, http://www.travelinitalia.com, [email protected] or [email protected]

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• 14. Cinema Italian Style presented by the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) with Beth Barrett

  The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) presents Cinema Italian Style every year at this time. This year, because of the pandemic, the festival will be virtual which has brought a whole new set of production challenges for SIFF. During the festival, new films are shown by established film makers and the debut of new film makers. This engaging interview with Beth Barrett, Artistic Director for SIFF, discloses the history of the organization and the changes made throughout its 47 year existence, the emergence of the Italian film festival, the search for new films each year and a synopsis of some of her favorites in this year's lineup.SIFF, Cinema Italian Style:  https://www.siff.net/year-round-cinema/film-festivals/cinema-italian-stylePodcast Sponsor: Travel in Italia, leading small group tours on the mainland and islands of Italy, http://www.travelinitalia.com, [email protected] or [email protected]

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• 13. The Evolution of Podere il Casale, an Incredible Organic Farm & Restaurant in Tuscany with Sandra Schmidig

  When Sandra Schmidig and her husband, Ulisse, left Switzerland to search for a warm place to produce organic food, they were told to look in the Val d'Orcia area of Tuscany.  In this picturesque area they found a farmer ready to retire who had 200 acres to sell at a price they could afford. With his mentoring and their hard work, the farm grew from one chicken and one sheep into an amazing agricultural endeavor that includes a restaurant, olive groves, vineyards, many farm animals and fields of ancient grain. They produce honey, olive oil, wine, pasta, goat and sheep milk cheeses. They also offer cooking classes, truffle hunts and camping accommodations. The latest project is a cookbook soon available for sale on the website.Podere il Casale:  https://podereilcasale.com/en/Podcast Sponsor: Travel in Italia, leading small group tours on the mainland and islands of Italy, http://www.travelinitalia.com, [email protected] or [email protected]

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• 12. An Italian-American and His Musical Career from Opera to Rock n' Roll, featuring Tony La Stella

  Tony La Stella is a classically trained singer and accomplished musician and entertainer.  He is also one of the hosts of the Northwest Italian Radio Show, bringing entertaining and informative Italian topics to their listeners. Tony tells us about his musical career from  musical theatre and opera to his current stage performances with his band.  Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for a special musical treat!The Northwest Italian Radio Show, www.WCIR.bizTony's contact information: www.TonyLaStella.com  or [email protected] Sponsor: Travel in Italia, leading small group tours on the mainland and islands of Italy, http://www.travelinitalia.com, [email protected] or [email protected]

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