Italian Art Comes to PVD
by Alicia Kamm In Providence, there seems to be an unwritten rule: if it's Italian, we approve. Many of us delight in passing under the Atwells Avenue archway where La Pigna (the pine cone or the pineapple, depending on who you ask) welcomes us into our own Little Italy, the historic Federal Hill. We proudly declare that the best...
‘Hairspray’ Will Open The Little Italy Film Festival, Hon!
Lights, cameras, action. Friday night marks the start of the granddaddy of all the Baltimore summer open air film festivals. Ron Matz reports all roads lead to Little Italy. When the sun goes down, the screen lights up."Hairspray," the 2007 version starring John Travolta, will open the Little Italy Film Festival. Read more S...
Lodi celebrates 100th anniversary of St. Joseph Feast
The thunder and rain shook up the St. Joseph Feast in Lodi on Sunday afternoon, but couldn't quell the spirits or appetites of participants. While some attendees may have fled for a dry haven, Rocco Minichiello of Hasbrouck Heights had greater priorities in mind: He headed for the concession stands and ordered a sausage broccoli rabe sandw...
Stratford University expands
Stratford University in Little Italy between Central Avenue and Lloyd Street continues its growth and strengthening of its relationship with Little Italy. Through a lease arrangement, the college has renovated the main floor of Saint Leo's School on Stiles Street. The entire floor has been painted and the classrooms have been upgraded with...
Piero della Francesca's mind, between drawing and design
Date: Monday, March 16, 2015 Time: 6:30PM Venue: Embassy of Italy: 3000 Whitehaven Street NW - Washington, DC Organized by: Embassy of Italy/IIC Washington The Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute present a lecture about Piero della Francesca by Cecilia Frosinini, Opificio delle Pietre Dure e Laboratori di Restauro in Flo...
Italian-American society to honor Moschetta
The Italian-American Cultural and Heritage Society of Washington County will present its Distinguished Citizen Award to Joseph Paoly Moschetta at its annual banquet May 17 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe. The award is presented to an individual who not only has excelled professionally, but also has demonstrated extraordinary commit...
Princeton Shows a Rediscovered Guercino Painting
by Eve M. Khan An actor known for his role as an Italian Mafia assassin is now promoting and exhibiting an old master painting of a bloodied, dying saint. Federico Castelluccio, who played the ponytailed hired gun Furio Giunta on "The Sopranos" TV series, has rediscovered the artwork, a depiction of St. Sebastian said to have been...
Luisa Sello and Bruno Canino in Concert
When: Friday, April 22, 2016 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmWhere: Heinz History CenterCosts: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students. $10 for History Center members. International flutist Luisa Sello and pianist Bruno Canino, two of the best chamber musicians of our time, will perform a concert in Pittsburgh during their 2016 United S...
WWII veteran retires after 70 years of military, civil service
This September, Anthony "Tony" Duno will celebrate his retirement from the Air Force after 70 years of service, making him the longest serving civilian in Air Force history. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James recognized Duno's accomplishments during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., July 22. "Mr. Duno is just a...
Facing Hunger Foodbank prepping for second Italian Fest on Fourth Avenue Saturday
by Dave Lavender Back in 2014, The Facing Hunger Foodbank got a little help from their Italian-American friends with a fundraiser that included a taste of Italy - an intimate cooking class by Rocco Muriale and then a wine tasting and dinner at Ralph Hagy's La Famiglia. Last year, and with a whole lot of help from their friends, the Fo...
Lido Civic Club to Host Italian American Open at Norbeck Country Club June 3, 2013
On Monday, June 3, 2013, the Lido Civic Club of Washington DC will once again host the annual Italian American Open at beautiful Norbeck Country Club, 17200 Cashell Road, Rockville, MD 20853. The Italian American Open is a showcase event for the Lido Civic Club, which has hosted and organized the event since 1998. Founded by the Holy Rosary Church...
Sempre Avanti, Inc.(TM), A New Resource Center for Italians and Italian-Americans has been founded by Rosanna Imbriano
With offices in Cedar Grove and East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sempre AvantiTM, Inc. (www.SempreAvanti.org) is a newly established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves as a resource center for the Italian and Italian-American community. Its mission is to provide support to all Italians: individuals, businesses, organizations, and as...