Larry Olmo left his successful corporate career to cultivate a life of wine and cheese. At the same time his sons opened a successful landscaping and construction business, Larry opened an Italian market, The Olmo Brothers Nursery and Farm. This isn’t like any Italian market you have been to unless you've been to Italy. As soon as they arrive at 17...

On May 5, the Embassy of Italy Washington hosted the final event of the Italy-USA Cooperation Project, which, during the 2021/2022 school year, involved on one hand the Parentucelli-Arzela' Institute of Higher Education in Sarzana (La Spezia) and, on the other, the Annapolis High School in Maryland. Three scholarships were awarded to deserving Ital...

An upscale restaurant opened in Parole on Jan. 14. Situated in the Annapolis Town Center, the new Tuscan Prime Italian Chophouse & Dolce Bar prides itself on its meat and wine selections. The latest eatery is part of the MONTE Restaurant Development Group, which was founded in Severna Park in 1997. The restaurant company also manages Carpaccio T...

Constantino Brumidi is Annapolis’ newest resident. A bronze statue of the Greek-Italian-American historical painter was erected at the Brown-Leanos Park at Westgate Circle as a donation to the city from the Foundation of Hellenism of America. The 500-pound statue arrived by air and was placed in Annapolis in late August. Brumidi (1805-1880) w...

A new statue of artist Constantino Brumidi has been erected at the Brown-Leanos Park at Westgate Circle in Annapolis to honor local Greek and Italian heritage. Brumidi was a Greek-Italian-American historical painter, renowned for his fresco work in the Capitol in Washington, DC. On October 19th at 1:30 a dedication ceremony will be held by the Foun...

Our 6th Annual Italian Festival has been growing in size every year and we expect approx. 4-5,000 attendees this year. Here's some info for you to use: The ANNAPOLIS ITALIAN FESTIVAL, in honor of the patron saint of Italian immigrants, Mother Cabrini, will be held SUNDAY, Sept 29th, 2019 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in Annapolis, MD (www.festaitaliana-...

To the wonderful community that supported the Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge #2225, we want to again thank everyone for coming out on that beautiful October Sunday last year and partaking in the delicious Italian food and desserts, local Italian heritage vendors, and Italian music that serenaded everyone throughout the day, making our 4th Annual...

If pasta, calamari, cannoli and zeppole sound like a good time to you, Annapolis will be the place to be Sunday. The Festa Di Santa Madre Cabrini, otherwise know as the annual Annapolis Italian Festival, returns to 10 a.m. to 5 pm in Annapolis. The event is put on by the Annapolis Sons of Italy at the lodge at 620 Ridgely Ave. and is held in honor...