Show reveals 'sad beauty' of immigrant's story
Now playing at Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, "An Italian Wife" is an expansive theatrical exploration of an Italian-American family saga spanning the 20th century. Presented by Epic Theatre Company, the broad and oftentimes poignant treatment follows an Italian immigrant and her family over the course of her 100-year life. "An Italian...
Giovanni Russo receives citation from State
The Massachusetts State House welcomed a very special guest on March 17. Receiving an official citation signed by Gov. Charlie Baker, Giovanni Russo was recognized for his 74 years of exemplary labor. His entire family was present at the ceremony inside the State Chamber, including his wife of 60 years, Lucia; his daughters Connie, Julie and Veroni...
Monica’s Mercato & Salumeria: Boston’s Home for Italian Specialties and Incredible Sandwiches
"You can't take a bad thing and turn it into a good thing, but you can take a good thing and turn it into something delicious," says Jorge Mendoza. Jorge is one-third of the team that runs Monica's restaurant group, which includes Vinoteca di Monica, Monica's Mercato Pizza, Trattoria di Monica, and Monica's Mercato & Salumeria in the North End....
Sarasa Plays Music of Luigi Boccherini at the Boston Early Music Festival
Heralded for their "informed and impassioned music making" (Music & Vision), Boston based Sarasa has presented concerts throughout the United States and made international appearances in Ireland, Cuba, and India since 1999. For their return to the BEMF concert stage, Sarasa's ensemble of five virtuoso string players offers a program of...
Boston Mayor Menino marks final Columbus Day holiday
Sunday's Columbus Day parade will be the last year Tom Menino is part of the event as mayor. The guest of honor at the cocktail reception kicking off Columbus Day weekend in the North End, the irrepressible Thomas M. Menino, is the center of adulation, as he has been for two decades, on Friday night, where he received an award from the Columbu...
Maurizio Pollini to Kick Off Boston Celebrity Series 2014-15
The 2014-15 season of Celebrity Boston Series was announced recently, and it's shaping up to be a great one. Kicking off the 7-month-long series will be none other than piano grand master Maurizio Pollini. Hailed as one of the top instrumental soloists in the world, Pollini is scheduled to perform a program of Schumann and Chopin at Boston Symphon...
Italian Festival Of Angels set for North Haven
Reminiscent of the Italian Festivals that took place on Wooster Street in New Haven, the North Haven Son's & Daughters of Italy Lodge 2805 will present their "Italian Festival of Angels" on the North Haven Town Green Friday, Aug. 23, 4 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Procession of Angels will take place Saturday, 4 p.m...
Sonsini family keeps Italian traditions alive in the Berkshires
For centuries, immigrants have been seeking a home in the Berkshires. Though the landscape of immigration has changed considerably over the last century, the Berkshires continues to welcome people from many parts of the world. The Italian family of Sonsinis look back to an earlier wave of European immigrants. Joe and Theresa (nee Troiano)...
Farm To Fork: Cheesemaking Tradition Born In Italy, Thriving In Somerville
For our occasional food series, Farm to Fork, we went to a small Somerville office park near a junk car lot. Inside, behind a red door there's a kitchen and a little piece of Italy. According to Tremont 647 chef and owner Andy Husbands, this kitchen has some of the best mozzarella around. The company is called Fiore de Nonno — or "gra...
Italian-American groups plan St. Andrew ‘festa’ beginning Thursday in New Haven
St. Andrew the Apostle Society and the Amalfitani-Italian Community will hold the 115th St. Andrew the Apostle Annual Italian Festa from Thursday evening through Sunday evening at the St. Andrew Club grounds by Wooster Square, 515 Chapel St. A grand opening parade through Wooster Square at 6 p.m. Thursday will be followed by a blessing of...
Vermont Italian Club Presents Travel Program of the Lesser Known Northeast Region of Italy
Mary Sue Lyons, member of the Vermont Italian Club, will present Italy's Friuli Venezia Giulia Region: Beautiful, Fascinating and Affordable! on September 14, 6:30 p.m. at Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Lyons will lead a slide show tour of her travels of the most northeast region of Italy that is bordered by Slovenia, Austria and the Adriatic Sea. ...
Newton's Newest Italian Restaurant Debuts this Weekend
by Dana Hatic A popular Italian bodega in Coolidge Corner is getting ready to unveil a new outpost in Newton. Bottega Fiorentina will hold a soft opening for its new location on June 5, celebrating the occasion by offering free espresso. The new restaurant from Andrea and Cristina Ferrini will open at 11 a.m. on Sunday after more than a y...