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The Friends of Radio Maria and the Poor will raise funds for both causes at their third annual Family Night on Sept. 25 at Villa Brunetti in Franklin Park. A Catholic radio program broadcast around the world in several different languages, Radio Maria is spearheaded locally in Italian by the Rev. August Feccia. Fr. Feccia recently expanded hi...

A Cincinnati culinary tradition celebrated more than a century of food and fellowship. For 105 years, the Sons of Italy have hosted the Sacred Heart Church Italian Dinner. That tradition, which started in 1911, continued Saturday.   Jerry Vianello, a retired Marine colonel, has helped cook and host the dinner for almost a quarter of a centur...

The city of Bloomington, Ind., renamed two paid holidays in an effort to respect cultural diversity. Mayor John Hamilton announced that from now on, the city will call Columbus Day "Fall Holiday" and Good Friday "Spring Holiday."   The Indiana mayor said the new names will "better reflect cultural sensitivity in the work place," accordi...

The Dickinson County Area Paisano Club recently had its annual Christmas party at the El Capitan Supper Club in Spread Eagle, Wis. Pictured, from left, are David Santi, new board member; Denise Jacobs, chairwoman of the Christmas committee; Tony Santi, new board member; Jeana Simone, secretary/treasurer; Nick Simone, president; and Steve Corey of E...

E' stata inaugurata venerdì 14 marzo la mostra "Buon viaggio: a Visitor's Tour of Italy", organizzata in collaborazione con la Wayne State University sotto gli auspici del Consolato d'Italia in Detroit. La mostra, allestita presso la galleria d'arte "Loft Fine Art" di Clinton Township, Michigan, si ispira alla scoperta del paesaggio italiano attra...

Un mazzo di fiori per festeggiare le 100 primavere di Sterina Palanca. Questo l'omaggio floreale che l'Amministrazione comunale sambenedettese, per mano dell'assessore alle politiche sociali Roberto Bovara, ha consegnato alla neocentenaria. Nata nel 1916 a Chicago Heights in Illinois, figlia di emigranti sambenedettesi, è rientrata insieme ai...

Light installation and poetry reading June, 24 2013 - Chicago, Field Museum Light Installation by Marco Nereo RotelliReadings from the Divine Comedy translated by Robert PinskyPoetry Reading curated by Arica HiltonMusic and Choral settings curated by Alessandra ViscontiSoprano Karolina DvorakovaSound-track by Adrian Leverkuhn e Thomas Master...

Il Convivio is pleased to invite you to an evening with three 2014 LEC graduates as they each present a summary of their Italian Studies senior research projects in Italian and English.   Natascia Zullo : Love, Beauty and Efficiency — "Edea"Joseph López : History and Culture of "Made in Italy"Jake Rose : Italian Culture 'on' the Table: "Eata...

Mention the "Steel Museum" and Youngstowners proudly point to the modern structure at 151 W. Wood Street. Officially known as the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor, the institution is operated by Youngstown State University Department of History on behalf of the Ohio History Connection.   The museum houses the storied past o...

The Grand Lodge of Ohio, Sons of Italy in America recently awarded Akron Police Capt. Paul Calvaruso the State of Ohio 2013 Law Officer of the Year award. The award was presented at the evening gala event at the Cherry Valley Lodge during The Sons of Italy biennial state convention. Calvaruso is shown at right accepting the award, with Terry L...

Each year, more than three-dozen Italian patron saint celebrations grace the Chicago area. Kept alive by paesani from villages and cities across Italy, these events preserve some of the most cherished of our traditions.   Festivities range from simple religious services to solemn masses and processions to family festivals that last several...

Northfield CPA John L. Ferrentino stepped up to the presidency of the Columbian Club of Chicago at the organization's annual installation gala. Joining Ferrentino as 2015 officers are First Vice President Jonathan L. Zivojnovic, Second Vice President Anthony L. Ambrose, Third Vice President Jack P. Cannata, Secretary Stuart J. Caravello, Treas...