Italian Stallion: Aidan Cavallini’s workhorse mentality paying off
In his first three seasons as a Wisconsin Badger, Aidan Cavallini amassed a grand total of zero goals. He did, however, notch two assists in both his sophomore and junior campaigns, bringing his point total to a whopping four. But with 10 games still left on the schedule in his senior year, the fourth-liner has already surpassed his point total ove...
LFHS Theatre: Italian American Reconciliation
Lake Forest High School students will perform Italian American Reconciliation, a folktale by John Patrick Shanley, premiered in 1988. Shanley also wrote the critically acclaimed film Moonstruck and the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, Doubt. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Thursday January 26, Friday January 27, and Saturday January 28 in...
Lake Forest students aim to bring the laughs in upcoming play
In "Italian American Reconciliation," a comedy production at Lake Forest High School that starts Jan. 26, timing is important. "In a drama, its more about getting the characterization and the mood correct," said Gracie Stockton, a senior who plays Aunt May. "In a comedy, so much is about timing and beats and chemistry. You have to make sure the del...
Laura Pausini Returns to Chicago
International pop superstar and winner of over 81 major awards including Grammys, World Music awards and Billboard Chart Toppers, Laura Pausini will return to Chicago October 23rd. This very rare Chicago appearance comes at the hands of local entertainment pro Ron Onesti, who produces over two hundred shows annuall...
Bocce, anyone?
Several CIAO members have been getting together weekly to play and would like to invite any other members to come and have some fun, informal and friendly competition. They meet Wednesday evenings at the Senior Citizens Center on W. Elm Street. The bocce courts are just off the parking lot on the east side of the building. Membership in th...
Bocce with the Brothers
Annual Bocce with the Brothers fundraiser for Capuchin Ministries will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday January 22, at Villa Penna Banquet and Restaurant, 43985 Hayes Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. The fundraising event will feature a buffet dinner, desserts, and unlimited bocce ball. Also featured will be the Gary Greenfelder Orchestra, Piano...
Italian conductor Riccardo Muti begins 3 weeks of performances with Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Riccardo Muti will launch the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's planned celebration of the bicentennial of composer Giuseppe Verdi's birth by leading a special October performance of his "Requiem" that will be streamed live online, the Italian conductor announced Wednesday. The orchestra plans to mark the Verdi anniversary with several performances of...
Italian Heritage Night Ticket Package
Join the Tigers at Comerica Park on Sunday, August 17 and take advantage of the Italian Heritage Day Ticket Package. Be sure to get to the ballpark early to watch the special pregame ceremony honoring Italian-American Organizations in the Metro Detroit Area. A portion of each package sold will be donated to local Italian-American charities...
The Bronx Wanderers roam around, around, around into Festa Italiana
by Matt Mueller Every band, big or small, has at least a small group of devoted fans cheering it on and supporting it on its way to the spotlight. The retro "nu-wop" family band The Bronx Wanderers is no different – save for the fact that some of those devoted fans just happen to be music and entertainment icons from their hometown neighbo...
Pete Peterson to discuss Italian-American baseball players at Herrin
Richard "Pete" Peterson will speak on Italian-American players in Major League Baseball at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Herrin City Library. Among players he will feature are Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola. "Also deserving of discussion is the Cubs' Phil Cavaretta, the first Italian-American manager in the Majors, and Joe DiMaggio was an iconi...
Ready for some bocce
By Vince Peluso When Mark Andrews father, Warren Andrews, passed away, his son was looking for a way to help honor his father's legacy. Warren was the creator the Ashtabula Touchdown Club which honors past and present high school football players and awards scholarships to the best players in the county. Looking to help fund those scholarshi...
Squadra di Como rappresenterà l’Italia al mondiale under16 di Chicago
Centosessanta squadre, duemilacinquecento atleti, cinquemila spettatori già prenotati, sponsor come Coca Cola e un solo team a rappresentare l'Italia. La squadra del Collegio Gallio di Como parte per Chicago, pronto a tenere alto il nome del Bel Paese nella Kics Cup, torneo internazionale di calcio giovanile che si svolgerà nella città dell'Illinoi...