WWII vet, 93, handling fame as Tinton Falls mayor elect
Vito Perillo was roused from his sleep at 7:50 a.m. by a phone call from a neighbor congratulating him on winning the mayor's race. The congratulatory phone calls and knocks on his front door kept coming. A national news network wanted an interview. Another showed up on his porch. A borough public works employee stopped by to shake his hand. "I...
Dr. Ottavio Balena to speak at Italian American Club meeting
The Italian American Heritage Club of Hunterdon County will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at 6:45 p.m. at Mountain View Chalet on Route 173 in Asbury, New Jersey - a new location. Dr. Balena will speak about Italian authors, other than the Florientine counterparts, that have significantly contributed to the making of Italian...
Feast of the Seven Fishes highlights Fairmont's Italian history
Amidst the various holiday festivities throughout the month of December, Fairmont’s rich Italian history truly gets the spotlight during The Feast of the Seven Fishes. The two-day event kicks off with a cooking school, The Festival Cucina, on Dec. 8. On Dec. 9, authentic Italian cuisine, artisan stalls and live music will turn Monroe Street into a...
Meet Your Leader Series: Your State Senator, Joe Pennacchio
Having both Abe Lincoln and John F. Kennedy as his early idols, State Senator Joseph Pennacchio is a unique type of leader with a passion for helping the working man and woman. Growing up in Brooklyn as the son of Italian immigrants, he was drawn to conservatism when the Democratic party moved away from it, which was about the same time that Ronal...
Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco holds 26th annual dinner dance
The Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco honored Chester native Dr. Michael D. Cirigliano and Brookhaven resident Raymond J. DelFera as Persons of the Year at its 26th annual dinner-dance Oct. 29 at Heritage Ballrooms at a festive gathering where guests celebrated the rich history and heritage of the Abruzzo region of Italy. Also honored with the...
Sicilian Flavors: Traditional Farming and Eating in a Modern World
When: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 From 6:00 pm To 8:00 pm - Where: Embassy of Italy - Organized by : Embassy of Italy, IIC Washington - Entrance : Free On the occasion of the Second Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, join us for a conversation with Fabrizia Lanza, food scholar and owner of the acclaimed Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School (Regaleali,...
Prominent Italian-American organization awards scholarships to NJ medical school, law school students
The Columbian Foundation hosted their 76th Annual Humanitarian, Achievement, and President’s Awards Dinner on Saturday, October 14 at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, NJ. Honorees included Christopher A. Capuano, president of Fairleigh Dickinson University; Anthony P. Colandro, founder & owner of Gun for Hire; Peter F. DiPaolo, M.D., board certifie...
Sicily as a Theater of the World A Conversation with Playwright and Director Emma Dante moderated by Teresa Fiore
When: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 - 6:30-8:30pm - Where: Lecture Hall 101, Feliciano School of Business - RSVP required here by Tue. Nov. 14 - See flyer We are please to present a conversation with internationally acclaimed and multiple award-winning director Emma Dante on the occasion of the U.S. premiere of her play Le sorelle Macaluso (The Sist...
The Architecture of the Mediterranean from Malaparte to the Contemporary World
When: Tuesday, November 21st at 6pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute, 500 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1450, The exhibition will be on view through January 8, 2018 On the occasion of the 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial, September 16, 2017 through January 8, 2018, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Chicago Architecture Biennial are pleased to...
Corona D’Italia holds Columbus Day dinner
Corona D’Italia Lodge 807 held its Columbus Day dinner at 2 p.m. Oc. 7 at the Wolverine Restaurant. Arriving guests were registered by Treasurer Louise Vitullo and her member, daughter Patty Kuhn. Trustee Pudue LaCava directed seating at the sit-down dinner. Orator Valerie Valentino, assisted by historian Mary Jane Folino, presented each person in...
Seven ways to connect with your Italian heritage in South Jersey
October is National Italian Heritage Month, and in New Jersey the single largest ethnic group is Italian (followed by African and Irish). Almost 20 percent of the state population— more than1.5 million residents — identifies as having Italian heritage, according to the 2000 U.S. Census. But Italians have so melded into the American population over...
Nutley-Belleville celebrates Italian Heritage
October is Italian Heritage Month and Nutley and Belleville celebrated with the 35th annual Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade along Franklin Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 8. This year’s dignitaries reflected on their heritage, why they celebrate Christopher Columbus and showed gratitude for their honors. Nutleyite Henry Meola is the lighting designer...