Author Senses 'A Real Movement of Urban Resistance' in Detroit
Don't judge an upcoming Detroit book by its author. That may seem hard initially in the case of "Detour in Detroit" by Francesca Berardi, whose bio invites cheap-shot target practice: She's 31, from Turin, Italy, and has a master's degree in contemporary art.She has "curated multiple art projects, all focusing on the role of art in postin...
Construction of Little Italy-University Circle rapid station could be just months away
By Alison Grant Groundbreaking on a new rapid station in University Circle's vibrant Triangle District could come within months, now that the final chunk of land for the project is lined up. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority last week completed purchase of a 1.2-acre parcel needed to begin construction of what will be calle...
The Italian Americans Project: Angie Spitalieri from Kyrie Whitsett on Vimeo
by Kyrie Whitsett Both sides of Angela Spitalieri's family came from Italy and settled in the Cleveland area. As a young Italian-American who lives and works in the Little Italy neighborhood, she feels she has a certain responsibility to that community. She explains how she tries to fulfill that responsibility in two particular ways. ...
Township woman is top Angela Hospice volunteer
Perhaps no one was more surprised that Georgia Scappaticci was named Angela Hospice's volunteer of the year than Georgia Scappaticci. The Plymouth Township woman was listening to a description of the yet-unnamed volunteer's service during Angela's recent appreciation dinner, and later said there were no immediate clues that it was her, becau...
Palm Weaving Workshops
Workshops will be presented by Gene Fedeli, who has been teaching the Sicilian Tradition of Palm Weaving for the past 20 years.Place: St. Joan of Arc Parish Center - 22412 Overlake St. - Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080. Dates: Monday March 23, 2015. Session 1: from 10:00 AM until Noon. Session 2: from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesda...
2016 Cleveland Italian Film Festival announced
The Cleveland Italian Film Festival 2016 showcasing award winning films from Italy opens September 12- Oct. 13, 2015 at the Cedar Lee Theater in Cleveland Heights, the Atlas Cinemas Eastgate in Mayfield Hts. and the Capitol Theatre in Gordon Square Arts District. All films are Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. Pre-film dinners are Oct 6 and Oc...
Lucia di Lammermoor
When: October 12th at 6pm - Doors Open at 5:45pm Where: Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 On the occasion of the production of "Lucia di Lammermoor" at Lyric Opera of Chicago (October 15 - November 6, 2016), the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with Lyric Opera of Chicago, is pleased t...
Culinary "Tour Of Italy" - Indiana
Join the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana (IHSI) as they embark on an educational culinary adventure of a lifetime with Executive Chef Tony Hanslits of The Chefs Academy, exploring, celebrating and sharing a Tour of Italy throughout the month of May. IHSI is excited to offer this opportunity to all persons who love to learn, cook, and most impor...
My Town: Akron’s Italian-American Festival
by Jennifer Winot Admission is free to the 67th Annual Italian-American Festival. The event run from Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13. Festival hours are as follows: FRIDAY — 4 p.m. to midnight SATURDAY — Noon until midnight SUNDAY — Noon until 9 p.m. There will be plenty of vendors serving a variety of Italian dis...
IAABT Headquarters Open House & Networking Event - Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 4:00 P.M
The Officers and Board of Directors of The Italian American Alliance for Business and Technology invite you to join us as we celebrate the dedication of a new headquarters in Bloomfield Hills. IAABT: Embarking On Our Second Decade of Service.A Solid Legacy of Business Development Opportunities for Members and Friends. New Directions for the Future...
History of Italians in Chicago
by Prof. Raffaele Di Zenzo Italy is known as a nation of poets, navigators, artists and saints. In addition to the great names of Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Americo Vespucci, Giovanni Caboto, Giovanni da Verrazzano, we need to add the name of Enrico Tonti, who arrived by canoe at the mouth of the Chicago River in 1678, with Jacques de La Sa...
Roseland bard CJ Martello
by Lou Carlozo Italian Americans have many reasons to celebrate the enclaves that nurtured immigrants and changed families: Taylor Street, 24th & Oakley, Little Sicily on the Near North Side and Melrose Park are just a few that come to mind. On the Far South Side, Roseland became a bustling center for Italian life and culture. ...