Newark, New Jersey's Feast of San Gerardo Maiella in Pictures
By Giovanni di Napoli Sunday, October 19th, my friends and I joined thousands of pilgrims in Newark, New Jersey for the 115th Annual Feast of San Gerardo Maiella at Saint Lucy's Church. Always a fantastic turnout, celebrants came from far and wide for the celebration. Following Mass I took the opportunity to admire the church architecture...
Lecture and concert: "Tasso, Monteverdi and the Arts" at the National Gallery of Art - January 25, 2015 at 6:00 pm
The National Gallery of Art, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute and Georgetown University, presents Tasso, Monteverdi, and the Arts. Lecturers Laura Benedetti (Georgetown University) and Peter Lukehart (National Gallery of Art CASVA) will present Torquato Tasso's poem Jerusalem Delivered and the works of art it inspired....
Doing the family proud with Italian-American comfort food
By Ellen Bhang When you ask Rudy Maniscalco about the marinara at his new restaurant, he's proud to say it's his mother's recipe. "She loved to cook and to feed people," he says. "The first thing she would ask was 'Are you hungry?' " Step inside Sugo Cucina Italiana, on a lively stretch of Massachusetts Avenue in East Arlington, and...
My Favorites by Joe Favorito
Any football fan knows the amazing work that NFL Films has done over the years. From their behind-the-scenes access to their far-reaching musical scores, the Mt. Laurel New Jersey production arm of the NFL has won countless awards, yet is still constantly looking to innovate. This December they have created a new series called "The Timeline," which...
The Center Presents A Calabrian Dinner
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL DINNER FEATURING THE CUISINE OF CALABRIA! WHERE: Divina Ristorante, 461 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006 (BYOB Restaurant) Date: Sunday, February 21 (inclement weather date: Sunday, February 28 Time: 1:00 — 4:30 PM Savor the exquisite food of Mario Carlino, chef/owner A GLIMPSE AT...
West Philly artist Joseph Tiberino remembered
Philadelphia's art world lost a legend last week. Joseph Tiberino, patriarch of a family known to many as "The West Philly Wyeths," died on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 in the sprawling Powelton compound that was home to his family, his art studio and to the Ellen Powell Tiberino Memorial Museum. He was 77. The prolific artist was married to Ellen Powell...
Sons of Italy donates to Valerie Fund; New officers appointed
Parsippany's Order Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 21 at Angelo's Restaurant, 94 North Beverwyck Road. Approximately fifty members were present for their monthly meeting of members. Besides this being the lodge's regular monthly meeting of members, Lodge 2561 was proud to welcome New Jersey State Ord...
Terzi, "il Palazzo sul Potomac, un capolavoro che racconta la storia dell'amicizia fra Italia e Stati Uniti"
di Riccardo Chioni Durante la visita di due giorni nella capitale americana del ministro degli Esteri Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata per l'avvio dell'Anno della Cultura Italiana negli Stati Uniti alla National Gallery of Art, mercoledì ha avuto un incontro con John Kerry presidente della Commissione esteri del Senato ed ha partecipato alla pre...
Columbus Day 5K Oct. 13 in East Hanover
The 2013 Columbus Day 5K will be held at 8:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 13, at Lurker Park.Awards will be given to overall male and female winners, and to first, second and third place winners in age categories. The 5K Run/Walk is in conjunction with the annual Morris County Columbus Day Parade sponsored by the East Hanover Italian American Club. Th...
Visita del Console di Philadelphia Canepari all'Allied Commandr Transformation di Norfolk
Il Console Generale Italiano Andrea Canepari ha visitato lo scorso 2 aprile il Comando NATO per la Trasformazione di Norfolk, Virginia. A dargli il benvenuto il Gen. Mirco Zuliani, Vice Comandante di ACT, il quale ha poi brevemente illustrato organizzazione, missione e compiti del Comando. Mentre lo scopo primario della visita era conoscer...
'Touch Tours' Help Blind Experience Philadelphia's Historic Food Scene
Philadelphia's historic Italian Market is known for its cheeses, meats, fresh pastas and chocolate. Running 10 city blocks through south Philadelphia, it's one of the oldest and largest open-air markets in the country. But what would a tour through this vibrant neighborhood be like without the ability to see? That's where Philly Touch Tour...
Families gather for Salute America event
As he leaned against his conductor's stand, Col. Arnald D. Gabriel wiped a tear from his eye. The 91 year old World War II veteran, who was part of the U.S. Army's 29 th Infantry Division talked about how his parents came to America from Italy many years ago. Their patriotism, he said, is what makes the Fourth of July so important to him.&...