Museum of Glass: Alfredo Barbini, the initial display (art exhibition)
The Museum of Glass MOG) in Tacoma, Washington had a special exhibition Maestro Alfredo Barbini: Nature, Myth, and Magic, featuring works from the David Huchthausen Collection. MOG describes Italian glass artist Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) this way. “He was imaginative and elegant with a humorous aesthetic while showcasing a mid-century modern mini...
Italian Heritage Association plans 2023 Festa activities and 2024 trip to Italy
Throughout a resurgence of activity, Italian Heritage Association of Walla Walla is offering a specialized Italy trip, Festa events and new programs that preserve local history and share contributions of Walla Walla Italians, said IHA Board member Teresa Fausti in a release. “Italians of the Walla Walla region have made significant contributions to...
Festa Italiana returns to The Gateway, September 16-17
Mark your calendars! Festa Italiana SLC is returning to The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City on September 16-17, 2023. The festival will be open on Saturday from 12-10 p.m., and Sunday from 12-7 p.m. Hosted by the Italian-American Civic League of Utah (IACL), this year’s eighth annual Festa Italiana promises to deliver an authentic Italian street...
Festa Italiana returns to Paesano Cedarville Park on August 20th
Our Festa in the park is fun for the entire family and a great venue to meet with family, old friends and also an opportunity to meet new friends. There will be Entertainment, Italian Food/ Beverages, Raffle, Wall of Wine and Auction. The Festa Italiana 4 Person Open Bocce Tournament will start up at 8:30am (see here). Come to the Park and have a g...
Giant Ferragosto festa at Casa Aug 12!
Casa is again putting on a grande Ferragosto Festa. We’ll have food booths, community merch tables, live entertainment, a raffle, games, and a wine & beer garden. Stay tuned for all the fun details and entertainment lineup! Come have fun 10am to 5pm on Saturday August 12. Ferragosto is a huge annual Italian public holiday on August 15 where each ye...
Summerlin home with ‘Little Italy’ streetscape sells for $5.9M
The charming Italian streetscape known as “Little Italy” is a striking feature of Lara Stone’s custom-designed home. The “street” transforms the home’s basement light well into a cozy Italian retreat with a decorative fountain, intimate café tables and realistic storefronts. “I wanted to do something unique with the space,” Stone said. “I didn’t wa...
Casa Guest Speaker Event June 12: Italian Immigrants – Saving the Best of Europe for Last
Join us (13028 First Ave. S., Burien WA) for a special guest speaker event at Casa on Monday, June 12, at 6:30pm with Dr. Kathleen Brush. America was created from groups of unwelcome immigrants persecuted in Europe. Italians were the last group of America’s European immigrants. Padrone and the arrival of millions of Italian immigrants, Italian-Amer...
San Gennaro Feast to be held in Las Vegas this week for 43rd year
Italian food lovers, rejoice! The beloved San Gennaro Feast is returning to Las Vegas this week. The event, which opens on Wednesday, May 10 and runs through Sunday, May 14, marks the 43rd year of the popular event. According to organizers, the San Gennaro Feast is held bi-annually in honor of the Saint Gennaro, the Patron Saint of Naples, Italy. I...
Giving Back! Piero's Donates Proceeds To The Shade Tree Of Las Vegas!
Piero’s Italian Cuisine, a treasured Las Vegas fine dining restaurant, will donate $1,279 to The Shade Tree of Las Vegas this month, in addition to serving an exceptional Italian meal to the shelter’s 150 residents, as part of its 41st-anniversary celebration that raised funds with the help of the community to support a local nonprofit organization...
Festa Italiana 2 coming to downtown Spokane April 30
Festa Italiana 2 is coming to downtown Spokane next Sunday! Wall Street between Main and Spokane Falls Boulevard will be closed on April 30 for the festa to celebrate Italian culture and Italian contributions to Spokane and the Pacific Northwest.
Opinion: Finding my identity after moving to Italy for high school
Airports have always fascinated me. Traveling as much as my family did, I was always excited to experience everything from check-in and security to even waiting at the gate. I lived for it. I was less excited when I had to leave Portland, Oregon, at age 15 to move to Lerici, Italy, a small harbor town in the Northwest region of the country. I felt...
“Stuff the Truck” donation drive at Casa on Sat Apr 29
ONE DAY ONLY! Sat Apr 29.Our annual food drive is coming to Casa. Pull up to Casa and drop your non-perishables off to “stuff the truck” for the West Seattle Food Bank. Be sure to grab a coffee or lunch special while you’re here that day! Sat Apr 29 from 9:30am-2pm Acceptable healthy donations include non-perishable items (pop top cans are best) su...