OSDIA to honor D’Ambrosio, Saviano
The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America’s Grand Lodge of Illinois and Wisconsin will honor Vito M. D’Ambrosio as Humanitarian of the Year and Angelo “Skip” Saviano as Columbus Patriot at its 94th annual Columbus Banquet on Oct. 6 at Villa Brunetti in Franklin Park. (708-403-7822) Vito Mario D’Ambrosio was born in Ricigliano, Salerno, Italy...
Partial demolition of old Upper Peninsula wall draws outcry
Some residents of a community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are upset that parts of a historic wall were demolished to make room for construction equipment. WLUC-TV reports the Ishpeming City Council heard Wednesday night from people who were frustrated after the demolition apparently took place without city council members knowing about it. The TV...
World War II POW Neil Iovino
The youngest of eight children, Neil Philip Iovino was born on the West Side of Chicago on Jan. 3, 1918. His parents, Domenico and Richetta Serpico Iovino, came to Chicago from Scisciano, near Naples. A graduate of Notre Dame Grammar School on Flournoy Street, he attended only one year of high school, but my dad was street smart. When people asked...
X-rated Raphael-Picasso explores a renaissance love affair
September 18th at 6pm - Italian Cultural Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1450, Chicago. Free Entrance. The romantic and erotic tale of the painter Raphael and his mysterious Roman mistress--known to posterity as "La Fornarina," The Baker's Daughter-- is one of the most intriguing stories to come down to us from the Italian Renaissance. In 1967...
Trentini nel mondo: a Cleveland la memoria dell’emigrazione attraverso le generazioni
Si è conclusa a Cleveland, in Ohio, la 23esima edizione della convention di ITTONA, l’organizzazione che raccoglie i circoli degli emigrati Trenini-Tirolesi negli Stati Uniti e Canada. L’incontro, a cadenza biennale, quest’anno è stato curato dall’“Alpini Trentini Club” di Cleveland guidato dalla presidente Nancee Visintainer che ha aperto i lavori...
SACA to honor Cannizzaro
The Sicilian American Cultural Association will hold its annual Medal of Merit dinner on Sept. 16 Cucina Biagio in Harwood Heights. This year’s recipient is attorney Sam F. Cannizzaro. (773-454-4771). Cannizzaro is a Sicilian American who has lived on the Northwest Side of Chicago all his life. He is a family law attorney and partner of the downtow...
Italians Unite for 2018 Feast of the Assumption in Cleveland
Cleveland’s Feast of the Assumption is celebrating its 120th year in the city’s historic Little Italy neighborhood. The annual Feast, which steps off every year at Holy Rosary Church, commemorates the Virgin Mary’s ascension to heaven. Here, Italian traditions and culture are on full display, with religious rituals, music and palate-tempting fare....
118Th Annual Feast of Maria Ss. Lauretana of Altavilla Milicia
Aug 31 at 3 PM to Sep 3 at 11 PM - 8400 W Church St, Niles, IL 60714. Join us this Labor Day weekend as we celebrate the 118th Annual Italian Fest honoring Maria SS. Lauretana in Niles! The Feast of Maria SS. Lauretana is one of the oldest running Italian Festivals in the Chicagoland area. Famously known for its “Volata” or “Flight of the Angels”,...
Help us honor Pullman’s WW II heroes!
Pullman resident Tom Shepherd has in his possession a remarkable artifact from a bygone era: a bronze plaque created by the Pullman SFBI (Societa Filarmonica Bella Italia) to honor members and their sons who had served in World War II. Given the significance of this artifact and its military theme, Mr. Shepherd has made arrangements to donate the p...
The 120th annual Feast of the Assumption celebration is set to kick off in Little Italy
Cleveland's Feast of the Assumption celebration is celebrating 120 years Wednesday, August 15, through Saturday, August 18 at Holy Rosary Church in Little Italy. The annual Feast is a celebration of the Catholic Holy Day, August 15, which commemorates Virgin Mary being taken into heaven. There will be plenty of food, specialty vendors, carnival rid...
Little Italy Festa Brings Drinks, Dancing, Music And Food To Taylor Street For 4 Days Starting Thursday
Chicago’s Little Italy Festa will brings meatballs, pizza and more Italian fare to Taylor Street this weekend. The four-day festival, which kicks off Thursday night, will include more than 60 musical performances, Italian dancing and meatball and pizza eating contests. The fest runs from 5-10 p.m. Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday...
Tour de Dickinson, Italian Fest to headline weekend
There’s no excuse not to be in Iron Mountain this weekend. The 12th annual Italian Fest is partnering with the Tour de Dickinson for a day of fun. On Saturday, August 18th, residents can either race around the streets of Iron Mountain, celebrate Italian Heritage in the city, or both. There will be plenty of things to do at the festival. The bike ra...