OSIA Holds Grand Lodge Of Massachusetts’ 101st State Convention
by Carla Balzano The Order Sons of Italy in America hosted The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts' 101st State Convention from June 11 to June 14. This year, the annual convention took place at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Many attended the event, including the organization's newly elected officers. Among...
October is Italian American Hertiage Month
Tuesday, October 13th at 7 p.m.- Frank Sinatra 100th Birthday Musical Celebration. Join Rich Moran and his trio for a tribute to Sinatra's musical legacy with a diverse selection of songs from throughout his career. Click here to register.stop by the Reference Desk or call 203-239-5803 to sign up. Monday, October 19th at 7 p.m. -Italy a Cu...
Meet Jenn Legnini, a farmer-chef who opened a cafe at the Midcoast Winter Farmers’ Market in Topsham
By Mary Pols Jenn Legnini has a newish farm and a very new restaurant, but neither quite fit traditional definitions. Turtle Rock, her farm/"craft cannery" in Brunswick, comprises just one-third of an acre for vegetables, although her commercially licensed kitchen is filled with both percolating pots and ideas for value-added products. &n...
Da Vinci – The Genius exhibit at Museum of Science (opens Oct. 23)
When: Opens Oct. 23, 2016Where: Museum of Science — 1 Science Park, Boston, MA Rediscover the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci in the most comprehensive exhibition on the Renaissance master to tour the world. Created by Grande Exhibitions with the assistance of the Museo Leonardo da Vinci in Rome and a number of experts in Italy and France, this exhibi...
Cameristi della Scala to Perform at MIT
The La Scala Chamber Orchestra (Cameristi della Scala) will perform at MIT Kresge Auditorium on Monday, October 7, 2013, at 7 p.m. as the kick-off of their U.S. tour.In celebration of Giuseppe Verdi's 200th birthday, I Cameristi della Scala perform a program of fantasies from Verdi's operas. In the 1800s, these musical pieces were made popular in t...
Sons of Italy property on New Canaan Ave. sells for $2M
By Robert KochA Baltimore-based developer of senior living communities has paid $2 million for The Sons of Italy property on New Canaan Ave. Brightview Norwalk, LLC, an affiliate of The Shelter Group/Shelter Development, LLC, purchased the property at 162 New Canaan Ave. from The Pietro Micca Lodge Building Association for $2,015,000, acco...
Tri-Town’s DeSantis receives 2015 Man of the Year Award from Verrazzano Day Committee
Tri-Town and South County Community Action Agency CEO Joseph DeSantis formally received the 2015 Man of the Year Award from the Verrazzano Day Observance Committee during a banquet held in his honor at Venus de Milo in Swansea, Mass., on May 16. Nearly 300 guests attended the 54th annual event, which also included presentations of proclama...
Russo's Italian Bakery Celebrates 25 Years
by Annie Gentile It was a busy holiday season for Rosanna and Giovani Russo, owners of Russo's Italian Bakery in Enfield, with cookie platters and other sweet treats practically flying off the shelves. But then again, when you make some of the most delicious Italian pastries around, it's hard not to be busy. In December, the...
Italianissimo! 2016 at Eataly
Please join us for a celebration of all things Italian to benefit the Friends of the Italian Cultural Center of Boston: an exclusive pre-opening event at Eataly Boston – 800 Boylston St. Starting at 6 p.m., Eataly Boston will become a foodie paradise with never-ending food, drinks, and beyond, exclusively for italianissimo! guests. Proceed...
St. Peter's Fiesta 2014: History and heritage
By Ray Lamont It is, first and foremost, a religious celebration, with an outdoor Mass and processions paying tribute to the patron saint of fishermen. It is also very much a family celebration, with many Gloucester natives returning to the city of their roots for last full week of June to reconnect with family and friends. ...
Crowdfunding for a documentary: Boston's North End
Boston's North End tells the story of this famous Italian American neighborhood, from the arrival of the first Italian immigrants to the present.This campaign is seeking funds to complete a documentary in progress about the history of the Italian North End. We have already received close to $30,000 in funding, including $10,000 grant from the James...
Italian tenor Luciano Lamonarca presents the Saint Pio Foundation
Founded in 2013 by Luciano Lamonarca and Jere Palazzolo, the Saint Pio Foundation carries out several interesting initiatives that involve an increasing number of members and supporters. In this interview, Maestro Lamonarca offers an insight into the main activities and objectives of the Foundation. Read more Fonte: L'italo-Ameri...