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The Council of Italian American Societies of Greater Bridgeport laid a wreath in Seaside Park today at the site where the Christopher Columbus statue once stood. The group says despite the statue being removed, they are continuing a tradition they have had for 55 years to recognize the explorer and celebrate the Italians who paid for the statue and...

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“By Her Hand: Artemisia Gentileschi and Women Artists in Italy 1500-1800,” at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford (CT) brings together dozens of artists from a specific time and place, hundreds of years ago and thousands of miles away. But the exhibit, which is up through Jan. 9, asks timely, ever-current questions not just about art’s...

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As with a lot of business owners, Artie Praino faced a problem when he was opening his latest venture, Gino’s Parlor of Sandy Hook. But in Praino’s case, it wasn’t the uncertainty of opening a restaurant in the midst of a still-active pandemic or lacking the wherewithal to get it off the ground: It was an unexpected shortage of available employees....

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She started doing her dances on TikTok and Instagram at age 16 until she reached planetary fame in just over a year. Charli D'Amelio, an American of Italian descent, quickly went from anonymity to the lights of Hollywood and on October 13 will debut with her family exclusively on Disney+ with "The D'Amelio Show", a family reality show in 8 episodes...

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The St. Lawrence Society will celebrate Monday as they continue a town tradition by hosting its annual flag-raising and breakfast for Columbus Day. But this year, there will be a twist at the event, which has been held in town for more than 30 years. In the past, the St. Lawrence Society has usually honored an Italian-American resident of Greenwich...

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More than a year ago, a group of Italian-Americans in Stamford fought to preserve a statue of Christopher Columbus in the downtown. On Sunday, they’ll celebrate that the statue is still standing. The Stamford chapter of the Italian-American service organization Unico is putting on the Columbus Day celebration, which will take place around 11:15 a.m...

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What a beautiful day to celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month, Columbus Day, and of course Waterbury’s Italian Mayor for the Day William Summa!  All the speakers at the ceremony reflected on the rich history of Waterbury and all of the great things the city and its people have to offer. Billy’s message to Waterbury as Mayor is such an important...

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Instead of a Columbus Day parade, a concert complete with Italian-American song and food was held recently in North Haven. Organizers said the pandemic made it impractical to hold a large parade as in years prior to 2020. Another hurdle the newly formed Greater New Haven Italian American Heritage Committee faced was the controversy following the re...

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Sat, Oct 9, 2021 at 9:00 AM. 32 Old Farms Rd, Avon, CT, 06001. Save the date for La Festa Italiana, at Prince Thomas of Savoy, featuring Italian food, Ricotta & Limoncello making and other cultural demonstrations. Bring the family and come celebrate all things Italian. La Festa Italiana will feature tasty treats from Andy's Italian Kitchen, BeanZ &...

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The Torrington Chapter of UNICO National and Torrington officials will honor its Italian Mayor of the Day, Art Mattiello, Oct. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Coe Memorial Park Civic Center. The public is welcome to attend the chapter’s Columbus/Mayor of the Day celebration. Chris Cogliano will play the National Anthem, followed by an invocation from Father...

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