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Julia Giovannini sat in front of the keyboard and began to tap her fingers. She did not have any music sheets, barely looked down and was unfazed by her audience. It was clear she had years of practice, actually she had nearly 100 years of practice. Giovannini turned 105 years old on Saturday, June 24, making her the oldest living person in Brockto...

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Mario Ciampa, 83, beloved husband of Lucille (Galante) Ciampa, passed away on Sunday, June 25th, at Winchester Hospital following a brief illness. He died peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in Sulmona, Italy, he is the son of the late John and Angela (Valeri) Ciampa. Mario grew up in Sulmona, a historic city nestled in the mounta...

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Most states have communities named Florence. Not all are cities. There are towns and villages and unincorporated communities in several states that still are important enough to get attention from Wikipedia. It seemed likely that some would have been named for Florence Nightingale but I found none. Several were named after Florence, Italy, the I...

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Hundreds poured Saturday into the lot behind St. Anthony’s Church off Arsenal Street to check out the annual Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, marking its 101st year. For Dexter resident Susan Naso and her husband, Mark, going to the Italian festival is all part of the early summer routine. They’ve attended every year for the last 17 years. What k...

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Seeing the Mother of Grace statue carried down the main aisle toward the St. Peter’s Fiesta altar, Phyllis Moore, 90, shouted one of the first among dozens of “Viva” chants that reverberated Sunday across Gloucester’s downtown. It was 9:30 a.m. — a half-hour prior to Fiesta’s annual outdoor Mass, let alone the noon procession. But the spirit of cel...

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Not many elementary school kids get a chance to study and learn to speak and write the language of their descendants. A Medford fifth grade class studying Italian has been honored as the winner in an annual regional contest for a descriptive, artistic poster with an Italian theme. Debra Notaro’s fifth grade class from the McGlynn Elementary School...

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If you’re familiar with Wrentham’s Luciano’s and Attleboro’s Pizzeria Canova, but crave a little Italian closer to home, hold onto your seat. Chef Luciano Canova is opening his third Attleboro area restaurant at 651 South Washington St. this summer. Pizzeria Romana will feature pizza takeout but will double as an eat-in restaurant for sandwiches, p...

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Concerto Romano gave the modern day premiere of Il San Vito by Bernardo Pasquini last Wednesday afternoon at Emmanuel Church in Boston under the umbrella of the Boston Early Music Festival. Renowned in his day as a virtuoso keyboard player, Pasquini (1637-1710) was the most important Italian composer of keyboard music between Frescobaldi and Domeni...

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The winners this year were Danae Winter of Peabody , with Vice President and Chairman of the Scholarship committee Diane Newton . Danae will be attending Gordan College on her journey to be a Veterinarian. Also, pictured is our second recipient Ashley Royer of Peabody, who will be attending Emmanuel College on her journey to be a elementary School...

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Italian Cafe Gelato opened earlier this month at 21 Chestnut St. in Quincy, as previously reported, serving up cups, cones, and take-home containers of gelato; gelato sandwiches (on brioche); gelato affogatos and milkshakes; and some non-gelato items, including salads, panini, pastries, and savory croissants. There are also a variety of hot and col...

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