Venice has battled rising water levels since the fifth century. But today, the water seems to be winning. Several factors, both natural and man-made, cause Venice to flood about 100 times a year — usually from October until late winter — a phenomenon called the acqua alta.

‘Support’, a new sculpture by world renowned artist Lorenzo Quinn, was created to coincide with the opening of this year’s Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition. It is one of many art projects drawing attention to the impacts of climate change ahead of COP23, the upcoming UN Climate Change Co

To celebrate their 30th anniversary Robert Magnin and Mauricio Gerson took an unforgettable mediterranean cruise at the end of the Summer 2007. Flew from Miami to Athens for a few days. Spent the weekend in the island of Santorini in Greece and returned to Athens to board the cruise ship. Sailed ...

ALL BY MYSELF - Daniele Vitale (Sax) Benedetta Caretta (Voice) in Venice. I can't decide what is more beautiful. The sax, the voice or the women. Just beautiful! Benedetta Caretta is an Italian singer best known for her duets with the Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser. Both Benedetta and Hauser shar

DOLCE & GABBANA: With a parade of gondolas, a surprise rainbow painting the sky, and a flock of A-list guests, Dolce & Gabbana’s Sunday evening Alta Moda fashion show lived up to its dramatic setting at the Piazzetta San Marco in Venice, Italy. The 100-look collection is the first to be shown at th

Winner of multiple awards, including the Queer Lion from the 75th Annual Venice Film Festival, "Jose" is a gripping, layered and beautifully honest story about one working class young man's struggle to find himself. Made in the neorealist filmmaking tradition, the film is a nuanced and vivid look a...

Fort Lauderdale is considered to be the Venice of America with an intricate network of intercostal waters that connect with the Atlantic Ocean. During a 4th of July, 2012 cruise Community of Lights captured the fabulous fireworks illuminating the skyline and reflecting on the water as part of the...

THE GLOBAL SEARCH FOR THE WORLD'S BEST STORYTELLERS: This is Your Film Festival. You have until March 31st to submit a short, story-driven video. There's no entry fee. It can be any format - short film, web-series episode, TV pilot - and any genre. In June, audiences around the world will vote, sen...

Richard Taddei (1946) is a American artist known for his abstracted male nudes and decorative art. In addition to his paintings, Richard has designed theater posters, wallpaper, and worked on numerous murals. His decorative painting can be seen in residences in Monte Carlo, Venice, and Marrakech.[4...

Dale Chihuly has been creating major Glass Blown exhibitions in major parks and venues across the country. He has major exhibits abroad including Jerusalem, Israel and Venice, Italy. Community of Lights had the opportunity to visit his exhibit at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida. ...