Lena Prima pays tribute to father at Italian Fest
by Mitch Hotts Growing up in Las Vegas as the youngest daughter of legendary entertainer Louis Prima, Lena Prima often found herself as the target of derisive comments from jealous schoolmates, but that changed when she moved to New Orleans. "When we were young, the kids would make fun of us — 'You think your dad's so great' and a...
A Look at the 104th Annual Feast of Saint Ann, Hoboken, New Jersey
By Giovanni di Napoli Last Saturday (July 26th), my friends and I went to Hoboken, New Jersey for the 104th Annual Feast of Saint Ann. Arriving early, we got in the queue to go to church. At first I was surprised about lining up, but I was glad we did. The line quickly grew and St. Ann's Church was packed. After a short wait, we were gree...
San Gennaro Feast and Carnival returns to Montville
The Montville UNICO Foundation will once again host the San Gennaro Feast and Carnival Sept. 11 through Sept. 14. The Italian American event will feature, food, rides, games, free live entertainment and more. The festival began in the 1920's, founded by Italian immigrants wishing to honor their patron saint, St. Gennaro. The Montville...
Internet Cooking Sensation Laura Vitale Shows How Easy Great Cooking Can Be on New Cooking Channel Series Simply Laura
Internet cooking sensation Laura Vitale celebrates food with simple, seasonal meals on Simply Laura, premiering on Saturday, September 27 at 1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT on Cooking Channel. She shares her easy, enticing recipes that not only feed the stomach, but also the soul. Whether it is a mouthwatering brunch for friends, or a crowd pleasing sup...
Alla Farnesina la riunione del CDP del CGIE
Convocato dal segretario generale Elio Carozza, il Comitato di Presidenza del Consiglio Generale degli Italiani all'Estero si riunirà alla Farnesina il 22 e 23 settembre prossimi. I lavori inizieranno nella mattina di lunedì, per concludersi martedì pomeriggio. Elezioni dei Comites, il rinnovo del Cgie, gli Stati generali della cultura i temi al c...
Honor Christopher Columbus
The public is invited to honor Christopher Columbus the discover of America on Monday, October 13 at 11:00 am at the American Italian Heritage Museum, 1227 Central Ave., Albany, NY. The event includes a program to honor Columbus, followed by a movie of his life and a reception. The museum will be open 11 am to 2 pm and no admission will be...
Pazzi Lazzi, An Evening of Italian Renaissance Theatre and Music - Friday, November 7 at 7:00 pm
Join us for a fun evening! Two Original Commedia Dell'Arte Scenes in English With Music by Renaissonics.When: Friday, November 7 at 7:00 pmWhere: 41 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139Click here for tickets and information Rave reviews for Pazzi Lazzi and Renaissonics:"Boston's own Commedia dell'Arte troupe made its fabulous debut... The pro...
Italian American Cultural Organization of Braintree Elects New President
IACO (Italian American Cultural Organization) of South Shore has elected Richard Leccese of Braintree as its new president. Leccese is involved in the Sons of Italy as Deputy at the Norwood Lodge, Secretary of the SS Cosmas and Damian Society in Cambridge and Vice President of the AARP in Braintree. Leccese succeeds Dominic Candalieri, who was pre...
Great Italians of the Past: Gabriele D'Annunzio
WTI Magazine #47 2014 November, 12Author : Giuseppina Salzano e Giovanni Verde Translation by: His nickname, " Il Vate" (the prophet, or better, the poet) effectively sums up Gabriele D'Annunzio's strenght, the power of his lyrical and the incisive traits of his character. His poetry is among the best examples in the history of Itali...
Reputeka.com: the first e-commerce that values reputation for Italian artisans
Italy is known for its small artisan workshops and its craftsman tradition: tourists love to buy unique hand-made pieces from local artisans when they visit Italy. Yet, hardly do these small entrepreneurs succeed in giving visibility to their products and selling them to a global audience. The e-commerce platform Reputeka.com was launched with this...
Graziella Spinelli's Memorial Service
A memorial service for Graziella Spinelli, Professor and Vice President of ICC, will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Church - Little Italy on Saturday, December 13th at 12 p.m. Following the funeral a reception will be hosted by Graziella's sister at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall. Please note that due to construction work...
“The Art of Costumes”, from Teatro di San Carlo to San Francisco: a touch of the Italian Opera in the Bay Area
It all started back in 2013, when Italians and Americans dedicated an entire year to the Italian Culture in the United States. San Francisco and the Bay Area have also been part of the celebrations, with a variety of events taking place in the city. Among others, the Italian Opera has become very popular and the raising interest has led to...