Sargent brought industrious Italian workers to New Haven
It’s difficult now, as we look at the current configuration of Wooster Square, to imagine and appreciate the magnitude of the Italian settlement there in the early part of the 20th century. Looking at the official census documents or copies of the city directory during that period gives us a sense of the density and homogeneity of the area. On stre...
The year of Leonardo Da Vinci: history and curiosities about the italian genius
This year marks the five hundredth anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, with celebrations all over the world through a dense program of initiatives and events dedicated to him. Italian Traditions will guide you to the discovery of the Italian genius telling you his story and the curiosities about his life. We will also present the main ev...
A New York il gotha del vino per la 34^ edizione del Gala Italia
Il gotha del vino italiano sarà presente alla 34ma edizione del GALA ITALIA che si terrà a New York il 26 marzo. Ad annunciarlo è l’Italian Wine & Food Institute. L’edizione 2019 sarà composta da un Wine Tasting riservato agli operatori del settore seguito da un secondo Wine Tasting ed un Buffet Dinner esclusivamente riservati alla stampa. La parte...
Tony DeMarco & Mike D’ampolo To Be Inaugural Recipients Of Murphys Boxing’s Warrior’s Code Award
Coming off the heels of the sold out 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Clash which has amassed over 225,000 online views, Murphys Boxing is proud to announce the creation of the Warrior’s Code Award to celebrate the achievements of New England’s most legendary boxers. The award’s first recipients will be 2019 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee,...
Buy your own Italian paradise island from $1.1 million
Ever dreamed of owning your own Italian private island? An aristocratic family is selling one in Sicily for a lot less than the price of a Tuscan villa or a Manhattan loft apartment. Isola delle Femmine, a wild pristine atoll near Palermo with a 17th century crumbling stone tower, is up for sale with offers invited of more than €1million -- about $...
It's Delightful, It's Delicious, It's DeVito
Danny DeVito has a spoon hanging off his nose. He’s trying to impress the beautiful woman having dinner at the next table at Craig’s, the Hollywood clubhouse. And it’s working. She’s cracking up. But a mere utensil is not enough to hold Jennifer Lopez’s attention for long. Soon, J-Lo swings back around to return her focus to A-Rod. Their engagement...
Fifth annual South Philly Italian Red Gravy Cook-Off set for Sunday, March 31
In true South Philadelphia fashion, crowds will once again gather to taste local stabs at the best “red gravy” our neighborhoods can offer. Featuring the product of coveted recipes from amateurs to professionals, the East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association is slated to host its fifth annual South Philly Italian Red Gravy Cook-Off on Sunday, March...
Poli Fundraiser
The Leadership Lackawanna Core Program Class Team "Puttin' on the Ritz" will host a Trivia/Happy Hour to benefit their class project of installing the Poli Historic Gallery at the Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton, PA. The event will be held on Sunday, March 31, beginning at 1 p.m. at Cooper's Seafood House, 701. N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Ticke...
DeMarino joined Marines, was World War II hero
Sante DeMarino joined his three brothers in serving with the Marines during World War II and was awarded the Silver Star for his heroism against the Japanese in a battle on the island of Saipan in June 1944. He was severely wounded during the fighting, resulting in the loss of a finger and an eye, said his daughter, Patricia Whitford of Arizona. La...
In Scena! Italian Theather Festival NY announces readings& partnerships
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY announces the readings of Italian plays in translation to be presented as part of In Scena! 2019. In Scena! will partner for the third year with the Italian Playwright Project (IPP) curated by Valeria Orani (Umanism NYC) together with the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center at CUNY, to present a reading of My Hero b...
Dean Martin Traveling Museum Expo and Veteran's Dedication
On Sunday, May 5 there is a wonderful Dean Martin Traveling Museum Expo and Veteran's Dedication event at the Saint Clements Auditorium, 172 Freneau Ave, in Matawan, NJ hosted by Jim Monaco to benefit Operation Warrior Shield. Jim is the number one collector of Dean Martin memorabilia in the world, and he will have his collection on display there....
City of Abbeville hosts first Sicilian Festival
Organizers of Abbeville’s Sicilian Festival are excited following a successful first year. The free cultural celebration was held Saturday at the Sam Guarino Blacksmith Shop Museum. Seven teams participating in the cook-off prepared Sicilian/Italian meals. Beverages, muffalettas, pizza, and ice cream were also sold. Live music entertained the crowd...