Ask Aubrey Plaza anything at 'The Little Hours' screening at the Music Box Theatre
Mixing business with pleasure is typically ill-advised, but it’s worked out pretty well for Aubrey Plaza and her long-term partner Jeff Baena. “The Little Hours,” written and directed by Baena, is the third feature that the couple has worked on together. The film also stars husband and wife Dave Franco and Alison Brie—making the international filmi...
Dining review: Does newly relocated Italian eatery match the Originale?
Sandwiches. I know, I know. I've been talking about them a lot lately. But I have a good reason for it. A uniquely Alaska reason. Because like most Alaskans, I spend my summer trying to do the impossible: be in 10 different places at once. I want to be everywhere: camping in Hope, listening to live music downtown, reading a book under a backyard...
St. Francis Cabrini Shrine Holding Fundraiser At Chicago History Museum
The National Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini is holding a fundraiser Wednesday evening at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. The shrine, 2520 N. Lakeview Ave., is engaged in a yearlong celebration of the first U.S. saint to mark the centenary of her death. A nonprofit, it attempts to continue her work in Chicago. Mother Cabrini, who...
Annual Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Set to Kick Off in Wheeling
Whether they are seeking pasta, sausage, meatballs, wine, a bocce game, hours of free entertainment, a petting zoo or pony rides, visitors will find all this and much more at the 35th annual Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival, which begins at noon Friday at Heritage Port. Former Ohio State Sen. Lou Gentile knows how much patrons enjoy t...
Italian-born Antonio Napoletano turns 100, celebrates with family on Staten Island
Though he made his debut into the world in Bari, Italy, Antonio Napoletano was born on July 4, 1917, the day Americans everywhere were celebrating the 141st birthday of our nation -- the country he would one day call home. While in his native town of Palo del Colle, the "birthday boy" was a police sergeant, and according to his granddaughter, Marie...
Uncle Giuseppe’s celebrates 20th anniversary
With five locations on Long Island, including one in Port Washington, and another opening this fall in Melville, Uncle Giuseppe’s is celebrating its 20th anniversary with sales at all of its locations through the end of this month. The founders of the chain, Carl DelPrete, Philip DelPrete and Thomas Barresi, bought a produce and deli store in East...
Check Out Giò Ponti, Martin Johnson Heade and More at Museum Mix
From eclectic furnishings to botanical paintings to sailboat etchings, the Georgia Museum of Art has a full house of interesting artwork offering a cool respite from the summer heat. The thrice-yearly art party Museum Mix will celebrate current exhibitions with late-night access to the galleries Thursday, July 20 from 8–11 p.m. Preceded by an hourl...
Christopher Columbus Museum loans artifacts to Italian Festival
This weekend Festa Italiana at the Henry Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront includes an exhibit featuring several artifacts from the Christopher Columbus Museum located in the Columbus Antique Mall. The items at Festa Italiana are available for viewing Saturday, July 22 from 11:30 a.m. to midnight and Sunday, July 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1...
Actor Andrea Galata to Hit the New York Scene with New Musical THE STORM
Italian-American actor Andrea Galata hits the New York scene with the musical "The Storm" - and the international Taormina Film Festival with the fantasy "Handy." With a film in theaters in Italy and a musical debuting on stage this Wednesday in New York City, actor, dancer and singer Galata keeps showing how art can act as a bridge within differen...
Help support Festa Italiana and Columbus Day Parade on the Hill
Remember Hill Day in St Louis? Ciao St Louis is hosting Festa Italiana and the Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 1, 2017. The parade will wind through the Hill and entertainment will be provided throughout the parade route. The parade ends at Berra Park followed by the festa with Live Entertainment, Food, Drinks and games. This is the largest celebra...
Radio Flyer still rolling out fun for kids and parents at 100
Radio Flyer has celebrated its 100th anniversary by displaying a 27-foot-long version of its little red wagon in downtown Chicago. The well-known childhood toy and essential mode of transportation is dearly loved by millions of kids (and grownups) worldwide. It was created by an Italian immigrant, Antonio Pasin, who started building wooden toy wago...
Feast of Mount Carmel Day Memories Preserve Traditions for Future Generations in Berkeley Heights
Feast of Mount Carmel Day is a holiday for all ages in Berkeley Heights. Due to July 16 falling on a Sunday this year, the all day celebration was held on Saturday, July 15. "Feast Day" brings about a trip down memory lane for many to reminisce of years past -- and to carry on traditions. The Mount Carmel Society members continue to preserve these ...