Taber Library presents author John F. Carafoli
The Elizabeth Taber Library, 8 Spring St., is presenting an author talk with John F. Carafoli on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m. Carafoli will be discussing his latest book titled "Great Italian American Food in New England: History, Traditions & Memories." A book signing will follow after the lecture. Carafoli is an internationally kno...
Festa Italiana continues to grow at Ridgewood High School
By Natalie Hayes Ridgewood High School students embraced all things Italian on Nov. 30 at the school's sixth annual Festa Italiana, an event that has increased in popularity since a pair of Italian teachers launched it as a small gathering for students in the Italian National Honor Society. Those teachers, Dolores Pigoni-Miller and Giovan...
Love, Death, and Music in Vincenzo Bellini's 'Norma'
When: Wednesday, January 25th at 6pmWhere: Italian Cultural Institute, 500 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1450What: Love, Death, and Music in Vincenzo Bellini's 'Norma'Registration at https://norma2017.eventbrite.com Bellini's celebrated opera Norma received its first performance at the celebrated Teatro alla Scala in Milan in 1831, and will be...
Italian-Americans remember, value their heritage
There is nothing but pride in the family histories of Wooster's Italian community, and there is no place they would rather be than the United States. "It was tough coming over here," Kathy Costello said of the men of her family who moved to America on sponsorship. "But they loved America. They settled here and had big families." R...
Far South Side chroniclers
It's been more than eight years since I began writing the Fra Noi Petals from Roseland column, but I haven't been writing it by myself. Those who came before me such as Mario Avignone also write this column with me. You might well ask, "How do they do that?" The simple answer is through the words they left behind in their writings or in the project...
Madison's Italian Workmen's Club sees interest from a younger generation
You know about Festa Italia, the annual celebration of Italian American culture in Fitchburg. But you may not know that the group behind the celebration, the Italian Workmen's Club of Madison, is the longest consistently running club of its kind. It's been in existence since 1912. Other Italian Workmen's Clubs in the U.S. suspended op...
Festa Italiana: Come for cannoli, stay for wine
New cannoli eating contests, the return of a kids' pizza-making contest and Chef's Choice Recipe Contest, chef demonstrations, wine tasting and a variety of new vendor foods all will await hungry visitors July 17 to 19 at Festa Italiana, known as much for its food as anything else, at the Summerfest grounds. The Cannoli Championship Showdown at 3:...
Recapturing BH's Little Italy
Al DiBrito of St. Joseph wants to bring a little bit of Italy back to Benton Harbor. He and a group of Italian lovers formed the Little Italy Historical Park Project, which recently received its nonprofit status. The group can be contacted through its Facebook page or by email at lihpbh@gmail.com. DiBrito, the president, said people don't hav...
Longstanding tradition brings community together, Feast of Seven Fishes in 11th year
It's become a longstanding tradition for many families and a new destination spot for others during the holiday season. The Feast of the Seven Fishes Festivals is in its 11th year and is attracting people from as far as Chicago for its annual event on Dec. 9-10. Named a top 20 event for December by the Southeast Tourism Society, the f...
Sicilian Tenors at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe, Michigan
When: Friday, February 3rd @ 7:30PMWhere: River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48161 For tickets, call: (734) 242-RRCA - Click here for tickets For more information visit www.siciliantenors.com Three marvelous tenor voices combine for a unique interpretation of the world's best musi...
"Death of a Happy Man": novelist Giorgio Fontana (Premio Campiello 2014) in conversation with Armand
"Death of a Happy Man": novelist Giorgio Fontana (Premio Campiello 2014) in conversation with Armando Maggi (University of Chicago) Italian author Giorgio Fontana will discuss his literary journey from his debut novel to the breakthrough in his literary career, which established him as one of the strongest voices in contemporary Italian fi...
Lingua e cultura Italiana: strumento di integrazione in Italia e nel mondo: convegno a Detroit
"Lingua e cultura italiana: strumento di integrazione in Italia e nel mondo" è il titolo del convegno promosso dal Comites di Detroit e dalla deputata Fucsia Nissoli sotto gli auspici dell'Osservatorio della lingua italiana. Il convegno si terrà il prossimo 21 novembre dalle 16 nella sede dell'Italia American Cultural Society (43843 Romeo Plank Roa...