Lauderdale Yacht Club Plays Host to Italian American Networking Reception
The Lauderdale Yacht Club played host to the National Italian American Foundation's second annual Fort Lauderdale networking cocktail reception to promote membership and to grant a scholarship in the name of former Miami Dolphins and NIAF member Anthony Fasano, on Thursday, April 6, 2023. More than 100 NIAF members and invited guests arrived at th...
Anthony Capuano, President & CEO of Marriott International, to be Honored at the UNICO National 100th Annual Convention
UNICO National, the largest Italian American Service Organization in America, announced business leader Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer of the iconic hospitality company, Marriott International, Inc., will receive the Special Achievement Award for Business at the UNICO National 100th Annual Convention on Friday, July 28, 2023...
April 27, 2023, National Day of Action organized by the National Association of Immigration Lawyers (AILA) based in Washington DC
Attorney Antonietta Brancaccio- Honorary Consul of Italy, was chosen with other 200 lawyers to speak on behalf of immigrants. Divided into teams, they met Senators and Deputies starting from Washington DC and reaching all states. Attorney Brancaccio was assigned to Florida's 21st District where she met with representatives of Republican Congressman...
St. Philip Catholic Church hosting Italian Night benefiting its Charitable Donation Fund
A night of food, fellowship and fun that will make you say “buono, squisito e delizioso” (yummy and delicious) is in store for all those who attend the second-annual Italian Night at St. Philip Catholic Church May 6 in Franklin. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 7764, proceeds will go to the Charitable Donation Fund that supports area charit...
Member of Auburn Italian group to be honored at annual feast
The Cultural Italian American Organization will host its annual St. Joseph the Worker Feast on Sunday, April 30, and honor a dedicated member at the event. The annual event at St. Francis of Assisi Church celebrates St. Joseph's Day on March 19. It will include a small procession in St. Joseph's honor with old Sicilian narration, and a feast table...
Festa Italiana weekend in Tampa
Saturday April 15th & Sunday April 16th. Our Festa Italiana Weekend events – Bocce & Bellinis and Winefest of Italy will be returning to the Ybor City district in April 2023. We are extremely grateful for all the years of loyal support and look forward to continuing the celebration of Italian culture and heritage in Tampa Bay with you this year. Fe...
Italy opens cultural institute in Coral Gables
Italy has launched its latest Italian Cultural Institute in Coral Gables. The new cultural institute at 209 Altara Ave., one of six in the US, is set to showcase the best of Italy in culture, design, style and manufacturing, said Maeci Mariangela Zappia, ambassador of Italy to the US. “We want to offer and showcase here the Italian way, which is a...
Italy’s growing presence in Florida at the center of Ambassador Zappia’s mission to Miami
“With two million Italian Americans, 30% growth in the number of Italians residing here in the past four years, Italian exports of 3.5 billion euros, and 350,000 Italian visitors in 2022, Florida plays an increasingly important role in our relationship with the United States,” commented the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, Mariangela Zappi...
Tennessee legislative committee hears bill to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On Feb. 28, a hearing was held on a bill before the Public Services Committee of the Tennessee state legislature for the adoption of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in lieu of Columbus Day, which is currently recognized by the state. The committee hearing was held at the Cordell Hull State Office Building in downtown Nashville. The bill is sponsored by new...
46th Anniversary Gala of Il Circolo
On March 5, 2023, Il Circolo, the Italian Cultural Society of the Palm Beaches celebrated its 46th Anniversary Gala at The Breakers Palm Beach Resort. The 46th Anniversary Gala was organized by the Gala Co-Chais Antoniette Vigilante and Lou De Prima. The honorees this year were renowned singer and actress Deana Martin daughter of Dean Martin and ac...
Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature bursts with botanical life at the High Museum of Art
If you know the painter Joseph Stella, it’s probably from his famous urban landscapes like Brooklyn Bridge (1921), a futurist interpretation of New York’s dramatic 20th-century industrialization. But Stella was just as captivated by the botanical world as he was by cityscapes, and today, Atlantans can see that side of the artist in vivid color. Jos...
Italy in Fort Lauderdale: Exploring the Charm and Culture of an Italian Enclave
Nestled in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, Florida lies a charming Italian enclave known as Italy Fort Lauderdale. This vibrant community is a testament to the enduring influence of Italian culture and tradition in the United States. From authentic Italian cuisine to stunning architecture and artwork, Italy Fort Lauderdale offers visitors a unique gl...