Tourism and Economic Development, Puglia at the Italian Festival in Hoboken, USA
The American dream and the inseparable bond with the motherland are at the heart of the celebrations held every year in September on the outskirts of New York City, and 2024 has been an unforgettable event for Italian Americans who dream of traveling to Italy. It is a phenomenon that goes by the name of Roots Tourism, and the traditional Italian Fe...
Italian Embassy in the USA promotes Italian sports day
Within the framework of the first Day of Italian Sport in the World promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Embassy of Italy in Washington and the network of Italian Consulates in the United States will launch a series of initiatives throughout the United States with the aim of promoting Italian sport and its...
Italian Festival Set To Take Place In Englishtown
The Italian Festival is coming to Englishtown. From Sept. 13—Sept. 15, the Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host their festival at Sanford Park. Featuring over 10 major rides by Majestic Midways, the festival will have games, food, crafters, and more for people to enjoy with free parking and admission. Purchases made at the fest...
Hungry? Fuhgeddaboudit! These Are Hoboken’s Best Italian Bakeries, Delis and Restaurants
Known as New Jersey’s Little Italy, Hoboken has long had a vibrant Italian-American community. It’s also celebrated as the birthplace of famous singer and actor Frank Sinatra, who was born there to Italian-American immigrants. The legacy from the Italians who first settled in Hoboken in the 1880s can still be found throughout the Mile Square City,...
'We can see the ties:' Delegation from Felitto, Italy to recognize sister city bond with Old Forge, PA
Antonio Sabetta, council president of Felitto, Italy, is fascinated by the community those who left Felitto for the U.S. have built in Old Forge. “Today we’re here to honor ancestors and to formalize the tie that our communities have,” he said in Italian in the council chambers of Old Forge’s borough building. His niece, Francesca Sabetta, translat...
Discover Tuscan Delights at Farinolio in Summit, NJ
It’s more than a café, it’s more than a bakery. And for folks who love Italian delicacies, a taste of Tuscany awaits them at Farinolio, a new eatery opening on Wednesday in Summit at 12 Bank Street. “Farinolio is more than just a café bakery,” owner Francesco Colbertaldo said. “It’s an idea, it’s a concept — it’s a way to welcome people to my cult...
Farewell reception for Prof. Maria Fusco
Prof. Maria Fusco, Director of the Education Office at the Embassy of Italy for almost eight years, was recently honored with a farewell reception organized by the Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center and Casa Italiana Ente Promotore . The reception was held at the art gallery of the Italian American Museum of Washington DC. Guests included local tea...
Filmmaker says Letterkenny Chapel, Italian POW documentary changed his life
Filmmaker Stephen Mancini set out to tell a simple story about a small chapel on an Army base in rural Franklin County and the Italian POWs who built it during World War II. Instead, he traveled the world and made a documentary that changed his life. The journey toward making "Fedelta. Soldier. Prisoner," which premieres Friday at Capitol Theatre i...
‘I’ve Never Done Anything This Hard’ Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo on his one-man adaptation of The Marriage of Figaro.
I sang Cherubino [an adolescent boy, usually performed by a mezzo-soprano] when I was 17. Through the sheer effort of singing in Italian, which I hadn’t learned yet, I internalized the whole thing. I would walk around the house singing everyone’s part. Twenty years later, I was doing a show called Only an Octave Apart, with my friend the cabaret ar...
Harmonies of the Heart: Exploring the Operatic World of Puccini
When: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Where: Livingston Public Library, 10 Robert H Harp Dr, Livingston, NJ, 07039 Few composers have inspired as deeply controversial reactions as Puccini. For many, Puccini’s operas remain the most beloved and popular. Many consider Turnadot to be the last great Italian opera from which comes the last great opera ari...
New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission Unveils New Curriculum Lesson: The Creation of America: The Roman Legacy
The New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) is proud to announce the launch of its latest educational initiative, The Creation of America: The Roman Legacy. This newly developed curriculum lesson delves into the profound influence of the ancient Roman Republic on the formation of the US, offering students a unique opportunity to explore the...
NJ Author Marlana DeMarco Hogan Lives a Life of Love, Learning, and Literature
In New Jersey, a talented author has been weaving a tapestry of stories that celebrate family, tradition, and the beauty of childhood. Marlana DeMarco Hogan, a retired Italian teacher and passionate storyteller, has written a series of five children’s books that transport readers through time and place, from the sun-kissed hills of Italy to the san...