Casa paves way to a brighter future
Casa Italia has launched a fundraising paver project that promises to place it on a secure financial footing for years to come. The pavers will line the walkway between the Italian Cultural Center and Nonna Graziella in a pair of two-foot-wide paths that will eventually be lined with landscaping and benches. With plenty of parking on the eith...
Phyllis Seltzer: The Italian Works, Paintings and Heat Transfer Prints
Phyllis Seltzer: The Italian Works, Paintings and Heat Transfer Prints - Thursday, May 14 - Saturday June, 20, 2015 The Galleries at Cleveland State University, 1307 Euclid Avenue, ClevelandFREE opening reception on Friday, May 29, 5:00-7:00pmPresented by CSU in partnership with Consolato Onorario d'Italia a Cleveland, Consolato d'Italia a Detroit...
East Lansing woman celebrates 100 years
by Dawn Parker Dolls, dresses and meals, all made with love, have been a part of Jean Marano's remarkable life. Marano, who will celebrate her 100th birthday June 24, was the guest of honor at a celebration of June birthdays held at Northwind Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in East Lansing, where she lives. "I don't fee...
Labor Council to honor Serpico
The Italian American Labor Council will honor one of its own as Man of the Year on Oct. 3 at Alta Villa Banquets in Addison. (312-822-3183, chicagoialc.com) This year's honoree will be IALC President Emeritus Joseph Serpico. A past president of Local 1031 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the retired union services vice...
Italian American heritage to be honored at Waynesburg festival
By Malcolm Hall Bring on some bocce tournaments, tarantella folk dancing, Mediterranean food and not to mention homemade wine and one might feel as if they recently arrived in this country from Italy. And that is somewhat the goal of the folks at St. James Catholic School as they stage an Italian American festival from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday...
IAET to honor Cicinelli, the Comellas and Gerasole
The Italian American Executives of Transportation will honor Sam Cicinelli, Al and Marlene Comella, and Vince Gerasole on Nov. 19 at Alta Villa Banquets in Addison. (708-212-1051) Sam CicinelliSam Cicinelli is the leader of one of the largest Mechanics' Union in the country. He is the Directing Business Representative of the International...
Mother’s Day concert will feature Italian recording artist Gino Federici
The Friends of Turner-Dodge House are hosting a Mother's Day concert.Internationally known Italian singer and recording artist Gino Federici will perform a tribute to mothers, "From Italy with Love," at 7 p.m. Sunday at Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center, 100 E. North St., Lansing.Federici has been on stage for more than 40 years — 23 in Las Ve...
Upcoming 'A Taste of Italy' event to benefit Penrickton Center for Blind Children
by Jim Kasuba Over the past decade "A Taste of Italy" has become such a popular event, organizers recommend purchasing tickets early in order to avoid disappointment over a possible sellout. Of course, a sellout would be far from a disappointment for the Penrickton Center for Blind Children in Taylor, which benefits from the money...
Scholarship funding available for Italian-American seniors
The Italian American Festival Foundation of Stark County announced it will award $8,000 in college scholarships this year. To be eligible for the scholarship funding, applicants must be of Italian-American heritage and a 2015 graduate of a Stark County high school. Scholarships are awarded based on need, scholastic ability, extra-curricul...
"Italians Have Talent" program for Italian American Cultural Club
"Italians Have Talent" constituted the entertainment when the Italian American Cultural Club held its March 11 meeting at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville. Carm Gentile, president, presided at the meeting attended by 135 members, and Tina Piergallini, co-chaplain, opened the meeting with prayer. Prior to the start of the meeting, Rick Pastre pres...
Celebrating Giuseppe Verdi's Culinary Passion
Dear Friends of the Italian Cultural Institute, I am pleased to inform you that the Bel Canto Foundation will be presenting the following lecture: Prof. ILARIA DIOLI, Sacred Heart University of Piacenza, Italy Friday, August 2, 2013 AT 6:30 PMMonastero's Ristorante & Banquets - 3935 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659 A...
United Sicilian Clubs
The United Sicilian Clubs will host a Valentine's Day Dinner Dance at Palazzo Grande, beginning with appetizers at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. All Sicilian clubs are invited, including the Marsala Club, Conca d'Oro, Montelepre, Trapeto, Madonna del Ponte, Mazzara, and Terrasini Club. Call Dinner Dance chairperson from the Marsala C...