Italian American Heritage Club to host annual spring gala
The Italian-American Heritage Club of Hunterdon County and its charitable foundation are holding their Annual Spring Gala, celebrating their heritage with a night of comedy and music from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday April 29, at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse at 88 Route 173 West, Hampton. During the gala, the club will honor the recipients of its inaug...
Spring Gala to kickoff the 39th annual West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival
The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival is always a big part of the community every year, and the first event to kick off festival season is the Spring Gala. The gala will begin at 5:30 p.m. April 29 at Village Square Conference Center. It’s not only the first festival event of the year, but it announces who the upcoming queen is, said Rose Maz...
Rome's Birthday | A World Culture Day
Saturday, April 22 11 am - 4 pm EDT. Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelfia 19104 "Felix sit natalis die!" Roughly translated, that is “happy birthday” in Latin—a great phrase to use at the royal celebration of Rome’s Birthday. Guests will be treated to explosive gladiator fights and interactive legionary tactical demonstrations, mythology gallery...
NIAF on Capitol Hill: Vol. 3
“You’re just happy to be here, aren’t you?” I looked to the tour I was leading through the U.S. Capitol to see who had said this to me. It was the boy who had just started fourth grade. He was right. He was also delighted to be there, himself. As we stepped into the Rotunda—the actual, iconic dome of the Capitol and the hub of its breathtaking art—...
These keepers of Italian-American heritage to be honored
An Easton-area couple known for their preservation of Italian culture will be honored later this month. John and Pam Richetta, in their 20th year of hosting the "Tempo Italiano" radio show, will be recognized by the Italian-American Heritage Club of Hunterdon County. They'll receive the club's Italian-American of the Year award during its annual sp...
Dinner Dance 2017: Il raduno dei molfettesi del New Jersey
Una grande serata di gala per i molfettesi d'oltreoceano, una festa ricca e scintillante: questo è stato il Dinner Dance 2017 che si è svolto nei giorni scorsi, nella prestigiosa location del Macaluso's, tappa obbligata per ritrovare la grande ospitalità ed il buon cibo italiano. Una serata curata nei minimi dettagli dagli organizzatori, Paolo e An...
Meet the Leaders of Montville Township: Joseph Pennacchio, New Jersey State Senator; Personal
State Senator Joseph Pennacchio says, “Montville is my home.” After close to 30 years of living in Montville Township, Pennacchio moved to Rockaway to downsize, but his love for Montville Township drew him back. He has wonderful memories of his children growing up in the town, and he missed his many friends. Tom Mazzaccaro, former director of the...
Gentile Officially Throws Hat In Ring For DA
City Member Vincent Gentile (D-Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach) yesterday officially announced his candidacy for Brooklyn District Attorney, noting that as the only candidate thus far not connected to former DA Charles Hynes, he is best suited to carry on the late DA Ken Thompson‘s legacy to meet out fair and equal justice. Hynes’...
Corona D'Italia Lodge marks 100th anniversary
Members of the Corona D'Italia Lodge No. 807 have been celebrating their Italian heritage for decades, but this year in particular is cause for jubilation as the lodge marks its 100th anniversary. The lodge was founded in 1917 by brothers John and Eugene Statti along with Demeterio Parascenzo, all member of the Sons of Italy Lodge who believed ther...
The Italian Cultural Society: Gala 2017
The Italian Cultural Society presents the Annual Awards Gala Dinner. This year’s theme is “Italian Creativity, Fashion & Design”, which is well-known and appreciated all over the world. A fashion show by Franca Bartoli, a local Italian designer, will open the evening. Some of the most influential Italian brands will be represented at the Gala as we...
Passaporti: 30 appuntamenti al giorno al Consolato Generale di Philadelphia
Con una nota pubblicata sul suo sito web, il Consolato generale a Philadelphia comunica che sono disponibili circa 30 appuntamenti giornalieri per l’emissione dei passaporti. Nella nota, il Consolato ricorda anche che il periodo di massima concentrazione di richieste di passaporti è durante l’estate; quindi, si consiglia di approfittare della possi...
UNICO Celebrates Scotch Plains Rescue Squad's 80th Anniversary
At its annual meeting on Tuesday, March 28, UNICO, the Italian American service organization, made a special donation to the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad #scotchplainsrescuesquad at Giovanna's in Plainfield. The flag artwork was created by Ernie Hernandez in honor of the squad's 80th anniversary this year. Hernandez, a recently retired Scotch Plains...