The Italian-American Charity Golf Association has fulfilled its $100,000 pledge to support The Star Hospice House. This year’s donation of $16,460 marks the completion of the organization’s commitment and the continuation of its partnership with Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care “Our organization is deeply rooted in community, and The Star Hospi...
The wait is over. Jac Caglianone is headed to Kauffman Stadium. On Sunday, the Kansas City Royals promoted Caglianone from Triple-A Omaha after a torrid start in the minor leagues. The Kansas City Star confirmed the news Sunday evening. Caglianone showcased his elite power across two different levels, beginning with Double-A. In 38 games with Nort...
One of Kansas City’s favorite festivals, Festa Italiana, the unique celebration of Italian traditions and Italian-American culture, will be May 30- June 1, 2025. This longtime local ethnic festival draws visitors from across metropolitan Kansas City and beyond. Enjoy an amazing assortment of Italian food favorites, great entertainment on the main s...
The Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) proudly announces that Jac Caglianone has been named the organization’s official ambassador. This partnership highlights Caglianone’s commitment to growing the game of baseball within the Italian American community and supporting the IABF’s mission to provide opportunities for players of Italian herit...
Italy's efforts to get NBA guard Donte DiVincenzo into an Italia jersey might finally bear fruit as the Minnesota Timberwolves star admitted he would love to represent the country after a meeting with two of Italy's leading basketball figures. DiVincenzo met to have dinner with Italian head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco as well as the men's national tea...
Let’s return to yesteryear, to the good old days. Ah yes, when the arrival of the circus was cause for celebration. The long, brightly painted train would pull into the station, the unloading would begin and soon there would be a parade down Main Street, led by the circus marching band. The kids would line the sidewalks to ooh and aah at the elepha...
The potential addition of Donte DiVincenzo to the Italian national basketball team has been a topic of discussion for some time, and it appears that the dream may finally become a reality. According to Tuttosport, the Italian Basketball Federation is making efforts to convince the Minnesota Timberwolves guard to join the squad for the upcoming Euro...
A heart-warming comedy about family, faith, food and the pursuit of the Italian American dream is coming to The Amana Performing Arts Center. TKM Theatrical Productions presents “Over the River and Through the Woods,” a play by Joe DePietro, Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. at the Amana Performing Art...
The 16th edition of the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul is just over two weeks away! The lineup is now live. Browse the selection and get ready to immerse yourself, from February 27 to March 2, in the richness of Italian cinema, past and present. Get your passes and tickets here. This year, we are especially excited to feature three...
This weekend, the Boulder Opera Company is bringing two of Puccini's most splashy works — “Il Tabarro” and “Gianni Schicchi” — to the stage at the Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Audiences can experience the best of both worlds in a single evening with one agonizingly poignant tragedy and one delightfully mischievous comedy. “The Pucci...
There will never be another No. 22 for the Iowa Hawkeyes' women's basketball team again. The University of Iowa Athletics Department announced its plans on Wednesday to retire Caitlin Clark’s jersey during a special ceremony held inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 2. Iowa plans to hang Clark’s No. 22 jersey in the rafters at its home arena during...
Sofia Goggia capped off a comeback weekend to remember with a victory in the women's Super G and a second consecutive podium at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Beaver Creek, Colorado on Sunday (15 December). The Italian ski ace was making her return after 10 months away from competition since suffering a fracture to her tibia and ankle in Februa...