We The Italians

Pompeii to celebrate the 2021 season with song

The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii will host its annual Mary and Christmas celebration both in person and online on Dec. 4. Maestro Paul French will once again lead the incomparable William Ferris Chorale in a program of Christmas favorites. Timeless yuletide melodies, Neapolitan songs and favorites by composer Ennio Morricone will help ring in the holidays. Joining the chorale as soloists will be...

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New Tuscana II Pizzeria Restaurant – Grand Opening – Dec 1st – Offering Free Samples

The new Tuscana II Italian Restaurant is located in Hopatcong and features a complete Italian menu that covers Pizza, Pasta, Calzones & Stromboli, Seafood, Burgers, Subs, Salads, and much more. The new restaurant owner touts that they go the extra mile through creating all of their pizza and other dishes from scratch every day using only the freshest ingredients, with everything being cooked from...

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IAP 211: Red Sauce Redefined: The Italian American Husband and Wife Team with a Miche...

For true Italian Americans, love really can blossom over the exchanging of caponata recipes. For Scott Tacinelli and Angie Rito, a shared passion for the tastes of Italian American life didn’t just lead to amore, but to marriage, a family, a Michelin-starred restaurant and their debut cookbook, Italian American, published by Clarkson Potter in October. Scott and Angie are the husband and wife chef...

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Christmas With Museo Italo Americano, SF – 4, 5, And 12 December

After a two-year hiatus, the 9th edition of the beloved Mercatino di Natale will be held at the Museo Italo Americano again! Museo Italo-Americano - Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., Building C - San Francisco, CA 94123. FREE ADMISSION. Masks and proof of vaccination required at the Museo. Inspired by Christmas Markets in Northern Italy and throughout most of Europe, this event will exude the war...

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Living to 100: One island's remarkable record of centenarians

This scene of residents gathered at an Italian café may not seem remarkable, until you know their ages; they're each 100 years old – and Guido Lepori says he's got years to go: "At least 150!" he told correspondent Seth Doane. Old age is common, and celebrated, in this town, where murals depict residents who've reached at least 100. Villagrande is in Sardinia, a well-known destination for tourists...

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From global sustainability solutions to innovation in the humanities: presenting the...

On December 9, ISSNAF's annual virtual event will assign awards in five categories. This year, the focus is on "green" topics, as well as on a new award for innovation in the study of Italian culture. The Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Silvio Micali, professor at Boston's MIT and among the world's leading experts in cryptography and blockchains. ISSNAF annual event registration link here. Full...

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Italian Bistro Marks Milestone

The Italian Bistro located in Porters Neck off Market Street just celebrated its 10th anniversary. “Like the saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun,” said owner Jason James. “Well, it’s been a fun 10 years. I have an amazing staff, some who were here when I purchased the restaurant and are still here today.” The restaurant recently held a raffle in honor of its milestone. Three hundred ra...

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Heroines & Heritage: Italian American Author Presentation

December 4 (Saturday) 12:00pm. This program will be a hybrid event (virtual and in-person). Author Gail Reitano will join live via Zoom from California and Author Patricia Dunn will be present at the Norwalk Public Library (1 Belden Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850) in person. Books may be purchase at IAM Books. Contact: National Organization of Italian American Women 212-642-2003 noiaw@noiaw.org http://www...

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Cinema Italian Style is Back on Style!

After canceling the 2020 season because of the pandemic, SIFF Cinema Italian Style returned to Seattle for a week in early November, showcasing 13 films to celebrate the festival’s 13th season. “Seattle loves this festival,” declared SIFF’s Artistic Director Beth Barrett. “And it’s no wonder: these films are passionate, heartbreaking, funny, inspiring, and thought-provoking. They’re 13 wonderful w...

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Have you ever been to a sagra?

Sagre (the plural form of singular 'sagra') are local fairs where you can taste the typical specialties of the area. Most of the time you will eat very well because the inhabitants of the host town prepare your food. According to the last count, every year in Italy are celebrated about 42 thousand local festivals. Some of them are sumptuous, crowded, and very popular (some have become famous world...

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New England

Heroines & Heritage: Italian American Author Presentation

December 4 (Saturday) 12:00pm. This program will be a hybrid event (virtual and in-person). Author Gail Reitano will join live via Zoom from California and Author Patricia Dunn will be present at the Norwalk Public Library (1 Belden Ave, Norwalk, CT... Read More

New York

Coming to the St. George Theatre: Staten Island native’s Candice Guardino’s hilarious show ‘Italian...

Staten Island’s own, Candice Guardino, is coming to the historic St. George Theatre after acclaimed, sold-out shows in New York., New Jersey, Florida and Chicago. Tickets are now available for her show, ‘Italian Bred!’ scheduled for Saturday, May 21,... Read More

East

Serpe & Sons Bakery

The taste of the handmade doughnuts, steak rolls or dessert pastries has been sending customers back to Serpe & Sons Bakery for generations. It all started in 1952, when Domenico and Lucille Serpe established their small bakery in Wilmington on North... Read More

South East

Review: La Fontana Reopens in Coral Springs with Great Northern Italian Outdoor Dining

When I heard that La Fontana, the low-key pizza restaurant in the Walk of Coral Springs had re-opened after a three-month hiatus, I was happy to hear that yet another business had not become yet another COVID-19 statistic. But it was not on the list... Read More

Great Lakes

Arcolians to honor Dr. Wittmus

The Arcolian Dental Arts Society will honor Dr. Jeffrey Wittmus as Arcolian of the Year at its Christmas gala on Dec. 14 at Cafe La Cave in Des Plaines. To make reservations, contact Dr. Chuck Martello at 815-666-4959 or charlesmartell@comcast.net. W... Read More

Midwest

Short Stop: Italian Sandwiches at Carmine Lonardo's

After immigrating to the United States in 1956 and spending years working in a meatpacking plant in Denver until it closed in the 1970s, Carmine Lonardo Sr. opened this deli in 1976. The specialty of the house: Italian sausage. Today, 10,000 pounds o... Read More

South

Brian Piccolo Award Ceremony held in Rehoboth

The eighth annual Brian Piccolo Award Ceremony, attended by more than 50 UNICO member and guests, was held Nov. 14 at St. Edmond Parish Hall. Master of ceremonies was Richard A. DiLiberto, Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture chair. Ni... Read More

West

Dolce & Chianti to Debut Brand New Brunch Menu at Fabulous Launch Party Featuring Complimentary Bubb...

Dolce & Chianti Cucina and Cocktails, located at 4275 South Durango Drive, is introducing a new brunch menu with an Italian twist. The brunch menu will debut at a launch event on Saturday, December 4 from 11 am to 3 pm. Every guest that attends this... Read More

California

Christmas With Museo Italo Americano, SF – 4, 5, And 12 December

After a two-year hiatus, the 9th edition of the beloved Mercatino di Natale will be held at the Museo Italo Americano again! Museo Italo-Americano - Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., Building C - San Francisco, CA 94123. FREE ADMISSION. Masks and pr... Read More

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