La Befana To Arrive in NJ
La Befana will arrive directly from Italy and land in New Jersey to spread cheer and happiness for all well behaved children. Date: Saturday, January 10 Time: 11:00 AM Where: Trumpets Jazz Club & Restaurant, 6 Depot Square, Montclair La Befana will deliver gifts and treats to children. A fun-filled program. A sk...
The Feast of the Epiphany and Celebration of La Befana
The Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated January 6 with a national holiday in Italy, and the tradition of La Befana are a big part of Italian Christmas celebrations. Epiphany commemorates the 12th day of Christmas when the three Wise Men arrived at the manger bearing gifts for Baby Jesus. The traditional Christmas holiday season in Italy lasts throu...
Figli di San Gennaro donates to Catholic schools
On Tues., Jan. 6, Figli di San Gennaro (Children of San Gennaro), the nonprofit community organization that has been presenting New York City's annual Feast of San Gennaro since 1996, donated a total of $149,500, representing net proceeds after expenses, from the 2013 and 2014 feasts to Catholic education, churches and other community organizations...
Celebrating and Remembering a Hometown Hero: Louis Zamperini
Louis Zamperini has been celebrated and honored by many, not only around the world but also especially in the Los Angeles community. His legacy will continue to live on through his books, his family, and his accomplishments. As well known as he was and still is in the Italian-American community throughout the United States for being a livi...
SLOMA screens documentary about Italian-born architect Paolo Soleri
by Jessica Pena In 1946, Italian architecture student Paolo Soleri discovered a book about Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's legendary winter home located in Scottsdale, Ariz. He immediately wrote to Wright and enclosed some of his sketches. Months later, Wright responded with an invitation to apprentice in Arizona. This was a m...
Liza Minnelli pays tribute to her father and Italian heritage
Academy Award-winner Liza Minnelli was honored at the Los Angeles-Italia Film Fest on the weekend. Minnelli, who won an Oscar in 1973 for "Cabaret" picked up the Jack Valenti Lifetime Achievement Award. Named after the longtime MPAA president, the award honors Italian-Americans who have made great contributions to cinema. "I am very gratef...
Daytripper: A taste of Italy in Portland
Take I-5 South toward Portland, Ore. Once in Portland, do yourself a scenic favor and ride into downtown via the Fremont Bridge. It’s majestic. Other transportation options include the train, which has wonderful scenic views in the daytime. Plus the architecture and interiors of the Seattle and Portland stations are a sight to see. For mor...
Story Time in Italian on March 29th
Insieme a Chicago is introducing a special opportunity for kids ages 4-7 and 7-10 to attend a unique bilingual story-time with a special guest from Italy, Sara Corsini. The event will take place on Sunday, March 29th from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St Michael Church Parish Center–1633 N. Cleveland Ave, Chicago. Two sessions will be available:...
Grezza feeds West End revival by serving what neighborhood needs: homemade Italian
The emerging renaissance of Dallas' West End continues with more good dining news: A new casual Italian restaurant called Grezzawill open in the location at 1718 Market St. currently occupied by Ellen's Southern Kitchen. The emerging renaissance of Dallas' West End continues with more good dining news: A new casual Italian restaurant calle...
Joe Manfredi, owner of Manfredi Auto Group, dies at 77
Corrado "Joe" Manfredi, the owner of Manfredi Auto Group, died Saturday in Florida, a friend and longtime business associate confirmed. He was 77. Born in Mola di Bari, Italy, Manfredi moved to New York City and trained at Brooklyn Automotive. After working as a mechanic and service manager for six years, he launched the Manfredi Auto Mall in...
Wall Street's Bull Statue Was Once Like Edward Snowden's Sculpture: Totally Illegal
Early on Monday morning, a handful of people snuck into Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park to attach a bust of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden to the base of a Revolutionary War memorial. It was a daring, if ephemeral gesture: "The artists are fully aware of the bust's inevitable destruction," writes Bucky Turco of Animal in his on-the-scene reporting of...
Liveright to Publish ‘The Complete Works of Primo Levi’ in Fall 2015
by Calvin Reid The noted Italian writer Primo Levi (1919–1987), an Auschwitz survivor and the author of such acclaimed works as If This Is a Man and The Periodic Table, is sometimes referred to as a Holocaust writer. But Liveright publisher Bob Weil, who is publishing the forthcoming Complete Works of Primo Levi, believes that's n...