Celebrating the Italian Legacy in Philadelphia
This week in North Philly Notes, we showcase our recent program celebrating the publication of The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia, edited by Andrea Canepari and Judith Goode. Temple University Libraries and Temple University Press recently participated in an event at Charles Library celebrating the publication of The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia:...
ICF 33rd Annual Gala Ball and Spirit of Achievement Award Presentation
ICF 33rd Annual Gala Ball and Spirit of Achievement Award Presentation will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Greenview Inn at Eastlyn Golf Course (4049 Italia Ave, Vineland, NJ) starting at 6:00pm. We invite you to join us at this event, hosted by the Italian Cultural Foundation. Our 2022 Spirit of Achievement Award recipients are: Fr...
First U.S. exhibition dedicated to Italian artist Giuseppe De Nittis opens at the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12
The 'The Phillips Collection' museum, under the leadership of Director Dorothy Kosinski, has organized the first exhibition in the United States dedicated to Italian Impressionist painter Giuseppe De Nittis (1846-1884), a central figure in the history of modernism and 19th-century European art."I find it significant that the first museum of modern...
Food Heroes - Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World
On the occasion of the Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington present the exhibition FOOD HEROES. The photographic display is dedicated to some regional emblematic and successful stories of virtuous personalities of the Italian food and wine scene. From beekeepers in Friuli-Ve...
NIAF 47th anniversary Gala brings a weekend of celebration while strengthening new collaborations and existing partnerships
If we had to describe the 47th edition of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Gala in a few words, we could not find a better way than “it was a memorable celebration at many, if not all, levels.” Washington DC became the place to be for Italian Americans in the US on October 29th, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, when NIAF put together one...
Catholic Law Hosts National Italian American Bar Association’s Annual Board Meeting
On October 28th and 29th, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (Catholic Law) hosted the National Italian American Bar Association’s (NIABA) annual meeting of its board of directors. Francis Donnarumma '78, serves as NIABA’s current president leading a board of 38 lawyers from across the United States, Canada, and Italy. Also a...
“Women Pioneering Architecture: The first Italian Architects Plautilla Bricci and Elena Luzzato"
PI-Philly, in partnership with the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia and the Athenaeum, is pleased to invite you to “Women Pioneering Architecture: The first Italian Architects Plautilla Bricci and Elena Luzzato". A Talk by Prof. Consuelo Lollobrigida. Join us for the presentation on history of women artists in the modern times and their i...
Amerigo Vespucci Society Holds Historic Tripe Dinner
The Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS), located on Willow Avenue in Long Branch - New Jersey and incorporated in 1893, held its annual Tripe Dinner this past October 24th. The historic traditional dinner originally began over 60 years ago by the late Thomas Gagliano Sr., a stone mason who arrived from the small town of Miglierina which is located in th...
Café Michelina Honored for 28 Years of Contributions to Hoboken Community
Maria and Pietro Vicari arrived in America from Italy in 1976 and 1978, in April 1994, the two opened their business Café Michelina located at 423 Bloomfield Street. Although Maria passed away in 2016, Pietro and their son Sal Vicari are still running the business and going 28 years strong. On October 19, the longtime business owners and community...
Downtown Jersey City’s Italian Past
I am fortunate to have been raised in the Downtown Section of Jersey City during the 60’s and 70’s. Even though Downtown had a “tainted” reputation at that time, it was the center of Italian heritage in Jersey City. There were other parts of Jersey City with significant Italian populations. However, Downtown was special; it was “The Italian Village...
Bayonne Chapter of Unico announces award recipients
The Bayonne Chapter of Unico National has named long-time member Dr. Brian Beebe as our 2022 Man of the Year. It is not often that we are given an opportunity to show our appreciation for those among us who make life a little better by touching the lives around them. In addition to honoring our Man of the Year, the Bayonne Chapter of UNICO National...
Celebrate the Italian Legacy in Philadelphia
Chancellor Richard M. Englert invites you to celebrate the publication of The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia: History, Culture, People, and Ideas edited by Andrea Canepari and Judith Goode, published by Temple University Press Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. First Floor, Charles Library - Temple University Main Campus.Join us for a pan...