As a child, I often dreamed about all the things I might want to be when I grew up -- some dreams were practical (an attorney), others far-fetched (the famous actress/indie folk singer who wins six Grammy and eight Tony Awards). Even though my mind was never quite made up, there was one thing I was always certain I wanted to be: a mother.  ...

In this episode of The Italian American Podcast, we speak with Emmy-Award winning directors Anthony and Joe Russo. We also speak to Michele Cerullo McAvoy for our Story Segment, author of My Superhero Grandpa. Anthony and Joe Russo tell the story of how they went from being two young Italian American boys in Cleveland to top directors working...

September 12, 19, 20, 27 & Oct. 3Cleveland, Cedar Lee Theatre, Capitol Theatre, Atlas TheatreFor information please call 216-456-8117 Cleveland Italian Film Festival is proudly part of www.italyinus2013.org The eight edition of the independent Cleveland Italian Film Festival will take place in September and October of 2013, organized by the f...

The Charitable Italian American Organization of Lima has announce that tickets are now on sale for the 28th annual Italian Dinner set from noon to 6 p.m. on March 29 at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center. In the past, more than 4,700 dinners have been served yearly generating funds for many charities sponsored by CIAO of Lima. Among...

Renowned art collector Ron Pizzuti is behind a new luxury-boutique art hotel opening in Columbus, Ohio. The hotel features art from Pizzuti's private collection along with local and world-class contemporary art from emerging artists.   Partnering with upscale, design-focused international hotel brand Le Méridien, The Joseph features artwork...

by Brenda Cain   As signs of spring burst around the Chagrin Valley, so does the flavors of new eatery M Italian in Chagrin Falls. The restaurant, which sits at the entry of the west side of the village, was created to celebrate the Italian heritage of Burntwood Tavern owner Bret Adams' wife, Michelle, and boasts an Italian farmhouse at...

The Faiello family of Stark County spans decades and countries. Nearly 100 members of the clan gathered Saturday night at McCall's Restaurant and Banquet Center to celebrate a long family history and to welcome seven relatives from Italy. The party — titled "Festa Faiello" — was more than a typical family reunion, however. Decades ago, C...

The Italian American Veterans Post #1 ladies auxiliary, 4567 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, will host the third annual Cookie Walk Dec. 10. All homemade Italian cookies will be sold, by the pound, for $7. Containers will be provided.   After buying your cookies, stay for the monthly Spaghetti Dinner serving 5 to 7 p.m. The dinner is $7 for adults; $...

The 29th annual Italian American Heritage Festival is underway on Courthouse Square. This year's event began with the crowning of Dominic Bower and Michelina Wayt as Tiny King and Queen. 5-year-old Michelina's mom Nicole, says their family loves coming to the Italian Festival every year.   Festival vice president, Phil Sidoti says an always...

Enrico Nicola "Henry" Mancini was born on April 16, 1924, in the Little Italy neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Both his parents immigrated to the United States from the Abruzzo region of Italy. Henry's love of music came from his father who loved to play the flute and encouraged his son to take up the instrument when he was eight. Four years later,...