She was the original New Orleans saint
Frances Xavier Cabrini, known universally as Mother Cabrini, founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She established 67 missionary institutions, including one in New Orleans, to which she came in 1892. Exhibiting the energy for which she would become legendary, Mother Cabrini devoted herself to caring for the poor, especially I...
The Dallas Opera Presents FABIANO, HYMEL & POLENZANI
The Dallas Opera is proud to present three of the most sought-after tenors of the 21st century as they perform a tremendously exciting program of classic opera arias, Broadway favorites and American standards. "Fabiano, Hymel, and Polenzani" will take place this spring on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. (please note special time) in the Margot...
Remembering John Balagna...
It was with great sadness to note the passing last week of John Balagna. In addition to being a world-class Radiochemist and making important contributions to the nuclear weapons testing program, John made very important contributions to the New Mexico wine industry. John, being of Italian heritage and a chemistry background, took an early interest...
Ferrari’s Italian Villa – Long-time restaurateurs offer upscale, fine dining in Grapevine
Although Ferrari’s Italian Villa has been in Grapevine for 11 years, chef and co-owner Francesco Secchi’s career spans over half a century as he has worked with top chefs and traveled the globe. He and his wife, Jane, came to Dallas in the early ’80s and opened their first restaurant in 1983 on Market Street in Dallas, where people clamored and wai...
Former FIBS Academist Oscar Tucci accepts baseball scholarship offer from Clarendon College in Texas
Following in the footsteps of fellow Italian players Stefano Berini, Matteo Pizzolini, and Maurizio Andretta, Oscar Tucci has signed a national letter of intent to play baseball for the Clarendon College Bulldogs in Clarendon, Texas as a result of participating in the 2018 International Stars Showcase in Arizona. Oscar Tucci in azione sul monte (ML...
The Guild Cinema’s Spaghetti Western series continues, with a rollicking shoot ‘em up
"My name is nobody". Two shows only: Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25. 1:00 PM. The Guild - 3405 Central Ave NE - Albuquerque, NM. $5 Admission when you ask for the Italian Festival’s rate. Conceived and produced by Spaghetti Western legend, Sergio Leone, and directed by one of his most loyal students, Tonino Valerii, this 1973 classic...
'Cake Boss' Star Opens Famous Bakery at McAllen Mall
Many waited for hours to meet the reality T.V. star who has influenced bakers to follow their dream. Buddy Valastro, star of “Cake Boss”, was at La Plaza Mall for the grand opening of his famous Carlo’s Bakery and his Italian restaurant, Buddy V’s. It was Valastro’s father who started Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey. “I had one little bakery....
San Antonio's 5 best spots to score budget-friendly Italian food
In search of a new favorite Italian spot? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Italian restaurants around San Antonio, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs. 1. Capo's Pizza Topping the list is Capo's Pizza. Located at 8522 Broadway, Suite 105, the Italian spot, which...
2018: Newly elected ICCC Board members
Dear Italian Cultural & Community Center Members, as per Section 6.03.4, if the number of candidates who have timely qualified equals (or is less than) the number of vacancies, the President may dispense with sending out ballots and all candidates who have timely qualified shall be declared winners. We are proud to announce that the following becam...
American Society of Italian Heritage honors its Rising Stars
The American Society of Italian Heritage held it annual Rising Star Banquet at DiChristina's Restaurant. The organization includes members from all parts of the Northshore and several south shore members as well. Guest speaker was Professor Anthony Margavio, former University of New Orleans, Loyola University, and Southeastern Louisiana University...
Public money to back Italian restaurant, preservation in former St. James Methodist church
People entering the historical former St. James United Methodist Church building in downtown Waco see a message in gold lettering assuring that prayer changes things. Lane and Amy Murphy had a prayer answered Thursday, when the board of Tax Increment Financing Zone No. 1 voted to grant $531,185 in TIF money toward a $2.6 renovation plan the couple...
Famed Chicago restaurant will import eccellente Italian to Texas
An authentic Italian restaurant from Chicago is coming to Dallas. Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar, a lively, authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood, has signed a lease at the new Grandscape development in The Colony. A part of Chicago-based Gibsons Restaurant Group (GRG), Quartino will open in 2020. This mark...