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National Shrine of St. Francis hosts St. Padre Pio Festival

The National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, tucked in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood, held their St. Padre Pio Festival on September 24. Partnering with the Saint Padre Pio Foundation and the Knights of St. Francis, the National Shrine hosted the relics of St. Padre Pio, which brought hundreds of people to the Shrine throughout the day. The Festival began with veneration of the relics...

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The beautiful ancient Italian town that looks like its sliding off the top of a mount...

A town of little more than 5,000 residents has attracted international attention thanks to its unique shape. Centuripe is an Italian town located in western Sicily, just 60km away from the more famous city of Enna and less than 40km away from the active Etna volcano. While it has been known among experts for decades for its archaeological significance, many around the world didn't notice this quie...

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The 2023 Cleveland Italian American Heritage Month Honoree for Business is Petitti Ga...

Angelo Petitti immigrated to the United States in 1963 at age 16 from Faeto, a small mountain village with a population of 600 in southeast Italy. For 3 years, he worked at Pick-n-Pay Supermarket and as a busboy to support himself while attending Kent State University night classes to study political science. Angelo also leveraged his innate sense of the land to do part-time landscaping and, event...

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New Italian Restaurant With 'Modern' Twist Opens Inside Chelsea Hilton

When one New York Italian restaurant closes, another one opens. Such is the case for Lulla, a dining room serving up Italian-inspired fare at the site of the former Bar Cicchetti. The new restaurant, which opened Sept. 6 on the first and second floors of Chelsea’s Motto by Hilton location (113 W 24th St.), offers a modern American twist on Italian classic fare for breakfast, brunch and dinner, acc...

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A touch of Italy comes to Bakersfield

It’s widely understood that art is created in solitude. Emily Dickinson, Paul Cezanne, Frida Kahlo — all of them thrived in isolation, at least in terms of their work. From Oct. 21 to 22, The Marketplace at 9000 Ming Ave. will be filled with thousands of visitors for the 25th Via Arté Italian Street Painting Festival, an annual celebration of art in motion. Organized by the Bakersfield Museum of A...

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Wine is the driving force behind Made in Italy exports, accounting for 13% of total a...

Over the last decade, Italian wine companies have conquered new market spaces, particularly in North America and Asia: while the European Union remains the primary destination market for Italian exports (40% in 2022), the weight of the United States and Canada has increased over time (from 27% in 2012 to 29% in 2022), as has the weight of Asian markets (from 5% to 7%). Parallel to this, there has...

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Italian Heritage Parade Oct. 8 to add 'a little bit of Italian culture' to Worcester

The Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade, slated for Oct. 8, is being pitched as an event for everyone. "It's just to have a little bit of fun," said Maria Stella Fiore, president and chairwoman of the parade. "Adding a little bit of Italian culture to the diversity of Worcester. I just want to keep the heritage and culture alive." The grand marshal of the parade is Worcester native J.P. Ricc...

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The Great Cannoli Debate: Reviewing Mike’s, Modern, and Bova’s

Boston’s North End has remained a lively district for decades — especially with the car and foot traffic that seems to only rise in extremity as time passes. But at the crossroads between international culture and American history, this eclectic neighborhood provides visitors with a more immersive experience. And it starts with love at first bite: the cannoli. This fried, tube-shaped pastry is fil...

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Nationals, GM Mike Rizzo agree to multiyear contract extension

The Washington Nationals have officially reached an agreement with general manager Mike Rizzo on a multiyear contract extension. Rizzo, 62, has served as the team's GM and head of baseball operations for the past 15 seasons, with four NL East division titles and the 2019 World Series championship among his accomplishments. “I love being part of the Washington Nationals organization,” Rizzo said in...

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5 tips to travel to Italy: a magical experience to live in safety and freedom

If you want to explore and learn about the culture of an extraordinary, complex and heterogeneous country like Italy, it’s not enough to just go to the main cities and see the most famous attractions. What really counts is the experience of your journey, among people, histories and traditions that will make you fully appreciate the places you’ll visit, and that will make you live unforgettable adv...

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New England

The Great Cannoli Debate: Reviewing Mike’s, Modern, and Bova’s

Boston’s North End has remained a lively district for decades — especially with the car and foot traffic that seems to only rise in extremity as time passes. But at the crossroads between international culture and American history, this eclectic neig... Read More

New York

New Italian Restaurant With 'Modern' Twist Opens Inside Chelsea Hilton

When one New York Italian restaurant closes, another one opens. Such is the case for Lulla, a dining room serving up Italian-inspired fare at the site of the former Bar Cicchetti. The new restaurant, which opened Sept. 6 on the first and second floor... Read More

East

‘A little piece of history’: Keepsake floor tiles from Termini Bros. draw long lines and cherished m...

Florence Ruggiero still remembers her and her siblings having to take off their skates before entering Termini Bros. Bakery, to avoid damaging the black and white floor tiles. That was over 70 years before this week’s overcast Friday morning, which s... Read More

South East

The 13th Annual Hilton Head Italian Heritage Festival

We are so happy to announce that our Festival will be back again next year! We look forward to seeing you all again on Saturday, October 21, 2023 (11:00 am - 4:00 pm) at The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn (70 Honey Horn Dr, Hilton Head Island... Read More

Great Lakes

The 2023 Cleveland Italian American Heritage Month Honoree for Business is Petitti Garden Centers, f...

Angelo Petitti immigrated to the United States in 1963 at age 16 from Faeto, a small mountain village with a population of 600 in southeast Italy. For 3 years, he worked at Pick-n-Pay Supermarket and as a busboy to support himself while attending Ken... Read More

Midwest

The graceful Italian opera L’amico Fritz is ready to charm

Join us at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts (1301 5th St, Coralville, IA) for performances of L’amico Fritz at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Tickets are available through the Hancher box office, hancher.uiowa.... Read More

South

Award-winning Austin restaurant Birdie's revives Italian pop-up Aiello's

Birdie's has made waves in Austin's food scene since opening over two years ago. But the East Austin restaurant and wine bar is still experimenting with new concepts. From October 3-7 and again on October 10-14, Birdie's will re-introduce its Italian... Read More

West

Meet "Italians in the Pacific Northwest" Author, Tessa Floreano

Thursday, October 19 · 6:30 - 8pm PDT. Tualatin Public Library - 18878 Southwest Martinazzi Avenue Tualatin, OR. Join Italian Portland to meet local author and community historian Tessa Floreano. Pre-order your book, Italians in the Pacific Northwest... Read More

California

A touch of Italy comes to Bakersfield

It’s widely understood that art is created in solitude. Emily Dickinson, Paul Cezanne, Frida Kahlo — all of them thrived in isolation, at least in terms of their work. From Oct. 21 to 22, The Marketplace at 9000 Ming Ave. will be filled with thousand... Read More

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