Nun who stood up to Billy the Kid faces sainthood test
by Russell Contreras An Italian-born nun who confronted Billy the Kid, calmed angry mobs and helped open New Mexico territory hospitals and schools faced her first test for the long road to sainthood on Tuesday. Supporters and researchers presented their case before the Archdiocese of Santa Fe at a ceremonial "first inquiry" in Al...
Small town Italian at Ari's Little Italy
Because I have family that lives there, I find myself in the town of Glenwood several times a year. It's a quiet town on the banks of the Caddo River known for its history as a sawmill town and for the Arkansas cultural treasure that is Billy's House of Guitars. What the town isn't known for is its food, but I'm here to tell you that while options...
NM Italian Film Festival invites public to ‘become part of the family’
Italian Americans and New Mexico have had a symbiotic relationship since the turn of the 20th century. Though the relationship is stronger than ever, one aspect that always went under the radar was Italian films. Read more Source: http://www.abqjournal.com/
Stati Uniti - Marcello Maviglia, un sostenitore dei nativi
di Generoso D'Agnese «Go West». Potrebbe essere questo il motto che accompagna Marcello Maviglia nella sua avventura professionale americana. Con la sostanziale differenza che lui non ripercorre le piste polverose solcate dalle navi della prateria, ma cerca invece tracce di un disastro causato dal silenzioso genocidio operato da cinque sec...
Singer Gia Maione Prima, the widow and latter-day stage partner of Louis Prima, is dead at 72
By Keith Spera Gia Maione Prima, the on- and off-stage partner of larger-than-life Italian-American entertainer Louis Prima for the last phase of his life and career, died Sept. 23 in Pensacola, Fla., after a lengthy illness. She was 72. In addition to performing and recording with Mr. Prima, the exuberant, New Orleans-born singer...
LSU Museum of Art to host Masquerade on the Mississippi on March 26
By Chelsea Brasted Don't forget to grab a mask before heading to the ball on Thursday (March 26). The LSU Museum of Art is hosting a Venetian masquerade in celebration of its current exhibitions inspired by the Italian city, and tickets are still available. The soiree will toast two specific exhibitions: "An American in Venice: James McNe...
West Bank Italian Open includes roast of Kenner Mayor Mike Yenni
by Helen Williams The 34th Annual West Bank Italian Open which benefits Café Hope will begin on May 1 at 7 p.m. with a popular Roast and Kickoff Dinner at La Maison Creole. Honorary chairman and "roastee" will be Kenner Mayor Michael S. Yenni. "Come and laugh with Mike Yenni's 10 best friends as they roast him that night. An...