Scalabrinians to honor memory of Fr. Sordi
The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and Shrine will commemorate the recent passing of the Rev. Peter Sordi with an 11 a.m. Mass on Saturday, June 1. The Mass will be concelebrated by local Scalabrini priests, with Bishop Lawrence Sabatini and the Rev. Nicholas Marro speaking during the services. (708-344-4140) Rev. Peter was born and ordained in Ital...
Michael A. Ferro honored as Marlborough’s 2019 Veteran of the Year
The city of Marlborough has recognized Michael A. Ferro as its 2019 Veteran of the Year. Ferro served in the National Guard from 1970 to 1978 and has been involved in countless city veteran services and activities for 35 years. President of the Marlborough Veterans Council Richard Jenkins presented Ferro with a plaque at the May 6 City Council mee...
Iginio Massari premiato come miglior pasticcere al mondo
Con i suoi deliziosi attentati alla linea, ha convinto anche le giurie internazionali: il pasticcere bresciano Iginio Massari si è aggiudicato il Gran premio miglior pasticcere del mondo, in occasione del World Pastry Stars 2019, congresso internazionale di alta pasticceria tenuto a Milano. Il premio, afferma una nota, vuole conferire un attestato...
Join Us for An Evening in Puglia at Casa Belvedere, Tues. June 4th
'An Evening in Puglia': a cultural and photography presentation with Anita Sanseverino. Tuesday, June 4th @ 7:00 PM. The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere, 79 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301. Click here to register. Q & A, Refreshments and a light reception will follow. PUGLIA has everything: Castles, Forts, Lighthouses, an abund...
Italian-American Fest set May 24-27 in Benld
The Italian Club of Benld will host the 66th Annual Italian-American Days Festival May 24-27 at the Benld City Park 30 miles northeast of Alton. The weekend begins with the park opening at 4 p.m. Friday, May 24. Swyear Amusements will offer carnival armbands 6-10 p.m. for $22 and the OWLZ band will perform 6:30-10:30 p.m. The park will reopen at 4...
“Taste of Italy” at the Beau Rivage
Italy is known worldwide for its vineyards and wines… And you can get a taste of some of Italy’s finest right here on the coast. The Beau Rivage invites all wine lovers to the Banfi Wine Dinner on Thursday, May 23rd. Banfi is a family-owned company that was founded in 1919 and has grown to 32 wineries throughout Italy. For $125 per person, the wine...
Mario Andretti at New York Golf Kick Off Reception to Benefit NIAF Scholarships
The New York Golf Kick Off Reception will host the legendary race car driver Mario Andretti who will attend and present a NIAF scholarship to benefit NIAF’s Scholarships program. Monday, June 17, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Classic Car Club at Hudson River Park’s Pier 76. 1 PIER 76, 408 12th Ave, New York, NY 10018 To benefit NIAF’s Scholarships pro...
South Bend resident named Notre Dame’s 2019 valedictorian
Sofia Carozza, of South Bend, has been named valedictorian of the 2019 University of Notre Dame graduating class. She is a 2015 graduate of Saint Joseph’s High School in South Bend. Carozza will present the valedictory address during the May 19 commencement ceremony in Notre Dame Stadium. She is a neuroscience and behavior major in the College o...
Le sculture di Mauro Mori per Les Ateliers Courbet di New York
Il 22 maggio Les Ateliers Courbet di New York presenterà la collezione Les Editions Courbet di Mauro Mori con un'edizione esclusiva di mobili scultorei e oggetti realizzati a mano dall'artista. I nuovi pezzi sono il frutto della collaborazione creativa di Les Ateliers Courbet con lo scultore milanese. La mostra sarà aperta dal 22 maggio al 22 lugli...
Staten Island nightlife: Panino Rustico, a dining spot with a unique twist in Grant City
Upon entering Panino Rustico (the Italian word for bread roll or sandwich), you encounter a cozy, unconventional dining spot that serves up Italian cuisine and seats some 50 diners comfortably in booths, tables and nooks. Situated in an outdoor shopping plaza on Richmond Road in Grant City, the eatery opened its doors to diners in January, 2018 on...
Imperial Billboards: Rome’s Triumphal Arches As Advertisements Of Power, Prestige And Piety
When: Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Where: Italian Cultural Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1450 - What: A lecture by Dr. Judith Testa Rome’s three surviving triumphal arches— dedicated to the emperors Titus, Septimius Severus and Constantine— are among the most conspicuous monuments of imperial Rome. All are located in or n...
5 Amazing Italian Lake Towns You Really Shouldn't Miss
As if Italy didn’t have enough remarkable natural offerings: in addition to the dramatically beautiful coastline and painterly country landscapes, there’s also a spectacular lake district. Sprawled across Northern Italy these highly scenic Alpine and Mediterranean settings have entranced writers, artists, world figures and celebrities for centuries...