Southington Italian-American Festival to Donate Proceeds
by Dawn Miceli The sponsors of the annual Southington Italian-American Festival have selected Community Services and Southington Community Cultural Arts to be the recipients of proceeds from the festival. The festival, sponsored by the Sons of Italy and Southington UNICO, will take place July 24, 25 and 26 on Center Street. "...
Abruzzo Molise Heritage Society Luncheon in Washington
May 31, 2015 - Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:30 PMCasa Italiana - 595 1/2 Third Street NW - Washington, District of Columbia 20001. The next luncheon of the Abruzzo Molise Heritage Society (AMHS) will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Casa Italiana (595 ½ 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC). We will hear from Dr. Tyle...
Dante in Florence - Poetry, Dance and Music
Dante's Poetry in Italian and English - Marco Zanelli Medieval Dance - Chiara Durazzini & Emanuele CapoanoSolo by Ornella Iuorio Music by Renaissonics Click here for more details Sunday, June 7, 5:00 pm41 Hampshire St, Cambridge - (617)876-5160 Free Admission - Light Refreshments Source: Dante Alighie...
“Morra” – Ancient Italian Game – Must See
Morra is a hand game that dates back thousands of years to ancient Roman and Greek times. It can be played to decide issues, much as two people might toss a coin, or for entertainment. Morra was known to the ancient Romans and is popular around the world, especially in Italy. In the Bible, it was referred to as "casting lots". In an...
What Italians really mean: Italian proverbs and idiomatic expressions explained
Unless you're a native speaker, it's easy to get confused by some Italian expressions. Here are a few useful and interesting expressions that I've encountered in Italy. There are Italian expressions with very familiar English equivalents... "Chi dorme non piglia pesci" Direct translation: Who sleeps doesn't catch fish – What...
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - 93rd annual Italian Feast
The oldest and longest running Italian Street Fair in the Hudson Valley: The 93rd Annual Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Wednesday through Sunday, July 15-19, from 6:00 pm until Midnight, at 155 Highland Avenue in Verplanck, NY. Enjoy carnival rides and games, live entertainment and homemade Italian food for sale including sausage...
A beginner's guide to aperitivo in Italy
The Italians go crazy for them – and it's easy to see why. Here, The Local's Patrick Browne gives you the lowdown on one of Italy's most treasured rituals: the aperitivo. They are long leisurely affairs to be undertaken with friends in early or late evening, the food is usually more than decent and they are affordable even on the most meagre o...
Spaghetti Incident: a New York la pasta è anche to-go
di Chiara Zaccherotti Non sapete rinunciare al piacere di un piatto di pasta, ma non avete il tempo per sedervi e gustarvela come si deve? No panic. Nella città dove tutto è frenetico, c'è chi ha pensato di unire l'utile al dilettevole, con una soluzione che concilia le esigenze del palato con quelle della frenesia del mondo reale. ...
La Festa Italiana to rock Downtown Jersey City next week
By Nicholas Zeitlinger For five summer nights, the neighborhood surrounding Holy Rosary Church will come alive with music, games of chance, kids' activities, and delicious Italian food and drinks. It all takes place Aug. 12 through Aug. 16 at Holy Rosary Church on Sixth Street in Historic Downtown Jersey City celebrates 112 years of b...
LA Opera talk - Gianni Schicchi and Pagliacci in San Marino
August 30, 2015 - The Huntington Library - 1151 Oxford Road - San Marino, California 91108 For more than six years, LA Opera has visited Crowell Public Library with its Opera Talk series where volunteer community educators present fascinating facts and musical excerpts from the operas that are playing downtown at the Music Center. L...
Bruno Serato presents "Caterina's Club" - September 10 @ 6:30 PM, IIC
On the occasion of EXPO Milan 2015, under the Auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West cordially invite you to CATERINA'S CLUB - Presented by Chef Bruno Serato, Founder and President In 2005, Chef Bruno Serato of Anaheim White Ho...
Italy festival returns
by Shelly Conlon Managing Since 1986, Italy resident Frances Whitener has had the sweet spot downtown as the owner of the Magic Mirror Beauty Salon and a resident of the southern Ellis County town. She's seen shops come and go. She's seen state championship football parades. But if there's one thing that united "Biggest Little Town in T...