THEN and NOW
The Italian American Social Club of Waldwick returned to a tradition that began at Old Saint Luke's Church in HoHoKus, NJ on August 15th of 1922. The last time that the newly restored historic banner was carried in a special procession was in 1962. Members of the original Italian club of Waldwick traversed the streets of Waldwick in its early day f...
Padre Pio inspires help for homeless veterans in Maryland
St. Padre Pio's spiritual life inspired many veterans of the Second World War – and now, his example has helped inspire support for homeless veterans in Maryland."Wherever there is suffering in the healing process, Padre Pio has been known to bring relief," Luciano Lamonarca, president and CEO of the Saint Pio Foundation, told CNA March 30. ...
Unico Club plans annual Italian festival
Local Italian heritage will again be celebrated when the Unico Club of Hazleton hosts the ninth annual Bell' Italia Festivale on Sept. 17 and 18 at Hazle Township Community Park. The festival features Traditional Italian food, games, kiddie rides and entertainment, including fireworks the night of Sept. 17. It will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p....
Italian American Books in the 'Burgh
Thursday, July 21 | 7 p.m. | Detre Library & Archives Reading Room As part of the Books in the 'Burgh literary series, join the Italian American Program at the History Center for an evening of riveting Italian American storytelling. The program will include talks from Paul Gentile, author of "Salvatore and Maria: Finding Paradise," and...
In the Moment: ‘A View From the Bridge’ at The Kennedy Center
by David Siegel Even having inklings of what to expect, there was no protecting myself from the shattering production of Arthur Miller's A View From the Bridge at the Kennedy Center. I don't think even wearing a Kevlar vest could have reduced the immobilizing final impact of the two-time 2016 Tony Award–winning production of Miller's A View From t...
Al via “Italia negli USA 2013”
Il Ministro degli Esteri Giulio Terzi ha presieduto oggi alla Farnesina una riunione con rappresentanti delle principali imprese italiane operanti negli Stati Uniti e diverse istituzioni culturali per presentare l'Anno della Cultura Italiana negli USA. Un programma di oltre 100 iniziative, tra manifestazioni culturali e collegati eventi promozional...
Il messaggio dell'ambasciatore Bisogniero: impegno comune per la pace
Cari Connazionali, sono felice di celebrare con voi questo 2 giugno del 2013, 67esimo anniversario della fondazione della Repubblica Italiana. E' un'occasione che ci riempie di gioia e che ha un profondo significato, anche perché è una ulteriore opportunità per celebrare gli eccellenti rapporti di amicizia che esistono fra l'Italia e gli...
On. Nissoli: "Inaccettabile la chiusura del consolato di Newark"
Ieri, durante il question time nell'Aula di Montecitorio, l'on. Fucsia FitzGerald Nissoli (SC) ha rivolto una interrogazione al Ministro degli Affari esteri, Emma Bonino, sulla ormai nota vicenda della chiusura dei consolati. L'on. Nissoli illustrando la sua interrogazione ha sottolineato come "la chiusura in corso di svariate rappresentanze c...
"Inside the minds of Leonardo da Vinci, Newton, Einstein" Seminar
What happens when the objective (scientific) part of the mind intersects with the subjective (artistic) part? Bulent Atalay explores this fascinating question by probing the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein. Each was a towering scientific figure, but Leonardo was a scientist doing art, and an artist doing scie...
Coming Up: Annapolis Sons of Italy hosting Festa Italiana
The Annapolis Sons of Italy Lodge will host their annual Festa Italiana from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Knights of Columbus, 2590 Solomons Island Road (Route 2 south) in Edgewater. The festival will feature all sorts of Italian food and beverages available for purchase along with live music, dancers, how to ma...
Outta Here to Italy
So, let's guess. Tired of politics? Need to get away for a while?Do we have an event for you! A chance to spend real quality time in Italy. The American Initiative for Italian Culture acts as a two-way bridge between Italy and the USA seeking to promote art and culture in both countries. On Thursday, May 26, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at the...
Visiting South Philly’s Brigantessa
By Giovanni di Napoli It was a long time in coming, but I finally made it to Brigantessa, Forneria Meridionale. Named in honor of Michelina De Cesare, a pro-Bourbon freedom fighter who fought and died against the Piedmontese invaders, the restaurant is one of South Philly's hip dining spots which specializes in southern Italian fare. Located at 1...