Q&A: Chazz Palminteri. The actor and writer on the musical version of A Bronx Tale, opening this week at AT&T Performing Arts Center
Proud Italian-American actor, writer and Academy award nominee Chazz Palminteri is excited to have North Texas audiences see the new musical version of A Bronx Tale, the latest incarnation of a personal story that’s become, over the past two decades, his life’s work and legacy. Lucky for us, the musical opens just as the turkey coma should be weari...
Italian Hall Christmas Eve disaster site gets new monument, 73 victims' names displayed
A special Christmas Eve ceremony is planned Monday to dedicate a 4-ton granite memorial to the 73 victims of the Italian Hall tragedy - the worst disaster this small village has ever seen. The dedication service, planned for noon, comes on the 105th anniversary of the terrible event, which occurred during a 1913 Christmas Eve party for the families...
A River of Fire in the Land of Bells: The ’Ndocciata, Agnone’s Ancient Fire Ritual
In the Molise region of southern Italy, in the Province of Isernia, stands the ancient hill top town of Agnone. Rich in history, art and culture, it is perhaps most famous for the manufacturing of bells. In fact, Agnone is known as the "town of the bells” and boasts the world's oldest foundry, the Pontificia Fonderia Marinelli, which some say dates...
An Italian Tradition on Staten Island, Feast of Seven Fishes
Many Italian-Americans on the Staten Island spent Sunday "fish" shopping. In keeping with the tradition of celebrating the Feast of Seven Fishes, fish markets across the borough saw their share of customers on Sunday as people prepared for their Christmas Eve feast. Not eating meat on Christmas Eve was a Roman catholic tradition as it was part of a...
Somerset nativity set carries powerful immigrant story
Josephine Ferre came to Castle Garden with the hope of many Italian immigrants. She wanted a better life in America. Tucked with her were four children and a nativity set that now belongs to her great-granddaughter Annette Isgan of Somerset. Isgan thinks about what her relative went through when it’s put on in decoration. “We cherish it very much....
Detroit: grande festa di Natale al Secinarese Club
Il 1° dicembre scorso si è svolta la Festa di Natale del Secinarese Club of America, una delle tante attività proposte a Detroit dal Club del Michigan per promuovere la cultura abruzzese in America e rinsaldare il legame tra i secinaresi d'oltreoceano e la loro terra d'origine. La festa, riporta il Consiglio regionale degli abruzzesi nel mondo, “è...
IAP 80: POWER HOUR: Italian American Power Hour Christmas Eve Spectacular Part 2
Chingedy ching, hee haw, hee haw! Christmas Eve is right around the corner and there’s no better way to kick off the holiday than joining us back at the table for Part Two of the Italian American Power Hour Christmas Eve Spectacular. As we wind down our incredible fish feast and polish off the last drops of far too much homemade vino, our conversa...
Air Italy flying nonstop to Chicago
Air Italy will launch Milan-Chicago flights on May 14, a month after the carrier begins California service. The announcement comes amid protests from U.S. network airlines that accuse Air Italy of being a proxy for 49% owner Qatar Airways. Air Italy will fly three times per week between O'Hare and Milan. With the route's launch, the carrier will fl...
Sicily: the Island of Origin of the Pioneers of Jazz Risks Losing its Cultural Heritage
Rows upon rows of hills laced with vines intermingle with the curves of the G-clef: the history that has developed in Salaparuta is one-of-a-kind. With just under two thousand inhabitants, this municipality of Trapani is the symbol of the 1968 earthquake that occurred along the river Belice and destroyed the town’s historic center; but only a few p...
New Italian spot Mio Nonno debuts in Victory Park
A new Italian spot has debuted in the neighborhood. The new addition to Victory Park, called Mio Nonno, is located at 2588 N. Houston St. This is the third Texas location for Mio Nonno, which first opened its doors in Allen in 2014. This one is located directly across from the American Airlines Center. Mio Nonno serves traditional Italian fare, suc...
Endicott's Sons of Italy chapter serves up weekly homemade lunch
About two decades ago, members of Endicott's Sons of Italy began gathering every Friday for lunch. At first, the lunches were simple. "It just started out as a group of guys getting together for lunch," said group member Steve Rogers. "And then it turned into this." Every week, the chapter's location at 126 Odell Ave. in Endicott fills with hundre...
Italy: Sanremo 2019 finalists unveiled; Il Volo are back in the competition!
RAI, the Italian national broadcaster, has unveiled the names of the 22 Sanremo 2019 hopefuls who will join the two winners of Sanremo Giovane. All in all, 24 acts will battle for the coveted Sanremo trophy at the upcoming Festival Della Canzone Italiana di Sanremo. The 2019 Sanremo Song Festival will be running from 05-09 February with the Grand...