1st Saint Pio Award Ceremony, Washington DC
The Saint Pio Foundation is proud to present the "Saint Pio Award Ceremony", which will take place at The Naval Heritage Center (701 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004), on Friday, May 22, 2015, at 6:30pm.The Saint Pio Award has been established to recognize the selfless and outstanding contribution to the Catholic Church of those...
Clark UNICO Italian Feast Huge Success
Despite a rainy Friday, organizers called the Clark UNICO 9th Annual Italian Feast a huge success. "The crowds came out on Saturday and Sunday" said Clark UNICO President Ralph Bernardo. The feast brought back rides, games, beer, crafts, novelties, and of course a huge selection of food. Continuous entertainment each night featur...
Sewickley Valley Italian gardens to be spotlighted in Smithsonian project
By Joanne Barron Giovanni Macchione simply smiled and shrugged his shoulders when asked what he thinks about his Italian garden being included in the Smithsonian Institute's Archives of American Gardens. He said he gardens just to pass the time and because he enjoys it. "I like to be outside doing this and that better than in...
Fifth annual Italian American Heritage Festival welcomes thousands to celebrate italian culture
On Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Rose Tree Park in Media, PA the 5th annual Italian American Heritage Festival will be in full swing from 11:00 AM until 5 PM. The 2014 festival continues the tradition of free admission for all. Since its inception, the festival has welcomed increasing numbers of people who have grown to love and to look forward to spen...
The Voyage: a Journey into the Fantastic World of Fiction and Film
Georgetown University Italian Research Institute and the Embassy of Italy cordially invite you to a conference and discussion on "The Voyage: a Journey into the Fantastic World of Fiction and Film."Mario Vargas Llosa, 2010 Nobel Laureate in Literature, will present "Boccaccio on Stage: a Journey into the World of the Imagination."Alessandro Baricco...
Former Mayor Given Italian American Woman of the Year Award
The Italian American Woman's Association celebrates 30 years and honors a well-known Italian American in Erie. Former Erie Mayor Joyce Savocchio was on the receiving end of the Woman of the Year award. The association voted unanimously for Savocchio to receive the award. Her grandparents came to the states to live the American dream,...
Italian American cops team up with Big Brothers, Sisters
Nothing makes William Schievella happier than watching his father play Santa Claus for youngsters at the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Jersey Christmas party. For the past 12 years, the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey has hosted a Christmas Party at the Whippany American Legion Hall with Daniel Schievella, as Santa, hand...
Il Carnevale - Italian Day at KID Museum
Sunday, January 31, 2016. From 10:00 am To 5:00 pm Organized by : Italian Cultural Society, Kid Museum In collaboration with : Italian Cultural Institute Celebrate Carnevale at KID Museum! Activities include Venetian mask-making, and a special presentation and workshop hosted by The Italian Cultural Society of Washington, DC, in collaborati...
The Art of Conservation: Protecting & Preserving our Cultural Heritage
Monday April 4 2016 - h 17:30 Organizzato da : Georgetown University, Embassy, IIC Ingresso : Libero Luogo: Georgetown University: 37th & O St NW - WashingtonTO RSVP: CLICK HERE In the context of Protecting our Heritage series of events launched by the 2016 EUNIC Washington DC, under the presidency of the Italian Cultural Institute, th...
Livingston Unico Presents "Oktoberfeast Celebrazione" Italian Festival This Weekend
by Danielle Santola Games, rides, food, beer and wine will be some of the highlights at the Livingston Unico "Oktoberfeast Celebrazione" in the St. Philomena's Church parking lot from Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2. Two cultures will collide from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday w...
Resilience of Art Cities. Protecting Cultural Heritage Sites at Risk: Natural Disaster and Emergency Response in Crisis Areas - the Italian Experiences
When: THU, DECEMBER 8, 2016, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM ESTWhere: Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven Street, NW, Washington, DCFOR INFORMATION CONTACT: scientifici.washington@esteri.it SPEAKERS Prof. Antonio SgamellottiAccademia dei LinceiResilience of Art Cities to Natural Catastrophes: the Role of the Academies Dr. Fabrizia BuongiornoD...
J. P. Mascaro & Sons receives lifetime achievement award for entrepreneurship
The J. P. Mascaro & Sons family recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Entrepreneurship by the National Italian-American Political Action Committee (NIAPAC) at its Annual Carnevale Black Tie Affair in Philadelphia. Mascaro was selected in part due to its humble beginnings and rise to its current status as one of the premier...