Separating fact from error
by Dan Niemiec Will Rogers, the great humorist of nearly a century ago, used to say "All I know is what I read in the papers." This was his way of saying that he learned the truth from the newspapers, which was ironic even then. Just about every form of news, if properly scrutinized, has the potential for opinions that are stated as facts,...
Turco family to open new Italian delicatessen in Naperville
Joe Turco proudly announced the grand opening date of his new business venture this week and almost immediately backtracked, fretting over the possibility of somebody, somewhere, hurling an unanticipated monkey wrench into the works. But if his own family history is any indicator at all, he probably shouldn't worry. The Turco family has be...
2013 Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is looking for new Volunteers!
The Italian Heritage Foundation of Youngstown (Greater Youngstown Italian Fest) is asking for anyone interested in joining our membership or to volunteer at the Fest. Please call us at 330/793-9602 or email us at [email protected] for more information. Come out and join us and see why we are the "Biggest and Best Italia...
A Chicago il Gala&Award dinner 2013 della Italian Chamber of Commerce
Si terrà il 26 settembre all'Hotel Hilton il Gala&Award Dinner 2013 della Italian Chamber of Commerce di Chicago. In occasione dell'evento, verranno consegnati i consueti premi indetti dalla Camera di Commercio: il Business executive of the year Award andrà a Robert Allegrini, vice presidente di Corporate Communications - The Americas, Hil...
Two days for Italian Fest
Bouquet Let's here it for our local community festival. The Iron Mountain Main Street has announced that Eighth Annual Italian Fest will return to downtown Iron Mountain, and this year, it will be a two-day event - Friday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Aug. 16. As always, the festival will take place in the city parking lot located at the inter...
Rinnovo Comites: Confermato l'annullamento delle elezioni a Chicago
È datato 10 novembre il decreto con cui il Console generale Adriano Monti conferma la non ammissibilità della lista "Cuore tricolore" alle elezioni del Comites di Chicago. Nel giorno in cui il Consiglio dei Ministri ha rinviato al 17 aprile 2015 le elezioni, dunque, a Chicago si è avuta conferma dell'annullamento delle elezioni. Cosa succederà or...
Feast Of Seven Fishes: A Look At The Popular Italian-American Christmas Tradition
by Domenick Rafter's It's a classic Italian tradition that still reigns over large family gatherings on Dec. 24th every year, even after several generations have brought Italian-Americans more into assimilation. While it shouldn't be surprising in a country surrounded on three sides by water, the tradition, called festa de bette pesch...
Monument eyed for 1901 accident victims
by David Patch When two Wabash Railroad trains collided southwest of Adrian in rural Lenawee County on Thanksgiving Eve, 1901, the official death toll was only 23. "Only 23" because the real number was much higher than that. Scores of Italian immigrants traveling in two coaches of the westbound train went uncounted, and five...
New da Vinci exhibit opens at DuPage Children's Museum
By Denise Linke Study the science of art and the art of science," Leonardo da Vinci advised more than 500 years ago. DuPage Children's Museum's new traveling exhibit on da Vinci's artistic and mechanical innovations gave area philanthropists the chance to do just that at an opening reception Thursday. "It's unusual to see an exhibit about...
Thom Serafin's big fat Italian honor
A lunch with the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans May 15 felt like a meal with a big Italian family, complete with laughter and tears — including some from public-affairs consultant Thom Serafin. Along with the homey pasta meal, there were self-deprecating jokes, bittersweet discussions about times gone by and some awkward moment...
Taylor Street’s Taste of Italy at Festa Italiana 2014 in Chicago
Chicago's popular Little Italy neighborhood will celebrate its history and heritage from August 14-17 as the annual Taylor Street Festa Italiana returns for its eighth year. More than 50,000 fest goers are expected to attend, saying "Ciao" to new neighbors, and "That's Amore" about the authetic Italian activities, delectable (or "buono" It...
Hit musical tells the story behind Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – 19 April
Since its premiere in 2005, the musical "Jersey Boys" has taken the theater world by storm. It became a smash hit Broadway production, which won five Tony awards, including Best Musical, in 2006. It also was adapted into a major motion picture in 2014, which was directed by legendary actor Clint Eastwood. Starting Tuesday and ru...