Old Parma fire station #1 saved, leased by Southwest Italian-American Club
By Bob Fenner PARMA, Ohio - A former Parma fire station will soon become a social destination thanks to Southwest Italian-American Club (SIAC) and Parma Community Improvement Corporation (PCIC). The old fire station #1 building, located at 7504 Ridge Rd. and vacant for six years, will become an Italian social club. SIAC signed a leas...
Detroit Institute of Arts presents rare Art from Florence Cathedral
Make a Joyful Noise: Renaissance Art and Music at Florence Cathedral, on view at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Feb. 6–May 17, 2015, offers a rare opportunity to see three exquisite marble carvings and other Italian Renaissance masterpieces by sculptor Luca della Robbia. The reliefs are from the Cantoria (singing gallery) of Florence...
Supporting an Ally: American Forces in Italy, 1918
Date: Thursday, November 05, 2015. Hours: 6:00 p.m. Site: Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago - 500 N Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. Organized by: WWI Museum - Kansas City, MO. In collaboration with: https://supportinganally.eventbrite.com "Supporting an Ally: American Forces in Italy, 1918" a lecture by Jonathan R....
A Forgotten Monument and the correction of 90 year old mistakes
by Laurence Pasquesi Memorial Park is located on Laurel Ave. , about 1/4 mile east of the Highland Park Library. Near the bandstand, in the park, is a monument that has been forgotten in time. Along with many others, I never knew what this monument was. Upon inspection, I found out that it is a memorial to Highland Park residents, who wore...
Made in Central Wisconsin: Portesi continues long family tradition
George Portesi started baking pizzas in a tavern outside of Chicago in 1939. In 1944, he followed a close friend to Almond and served pizza at a vacation resort. Ten years later, the family moved their pizza operation to Paul's Bar in Stevens Point. Portesi Italian Foods, at 3201 Business Park Drive, is similar to many American companies...
Italian American Cultural Club welcomes 14 new members
The Italian American Cultural Club welcomed 14 new members and made plans for upcoming events during the Feb. 10 meeting held at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville. President Jane Antonucci presided at the meeting attended by 122 members. Carol Almonte opened with a poem and prayer in leading in opening exercises. Read more ...
Buon appetito! CIAO to hold 27th annual Italian dinner
One of the biggest food-related events of the year, the Charitable Italian American Organization's annual Italian Dinner has become a huge event for pasta lovers throughout Lima and the surrounding area. Entering its 27th year, the event brings thousands of people to Veterans Memorial Civic Center. "Last year was a record event," CIAO vice...
Anticipating the aura of Columbus Day
by Jo Ann Serpico This is it! It is 7:30 a.m. on October 12, 2015. As the buses depart from Casa Italia we cannot believe it is Columbus Day once again. Each year the love, the enthusiasm, and the excitement exceed the previous year. The treat of the parade being on State Street is the dominant thrill. We are on our way to the Shrine of Our Lady...
Niles Taste of Sister Cities celebrates diversity
The Niles Taste of Sister Cities is back with plenty of food, dancing, music and raffle prizes. On March 19, the first Taste of Sister Cities in the past four years was held at Niles Family Fitness Center. The festival aims to spotlight the culture of Niles' four sister cities – Pisa, Italy; Nafplion, Greece; Leixlip, Ireland; and Lmanova...
Pope Francis Elevates Youngstown Church to Basilica Status
In 2014, Pope Francis designated Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church a minor basilica. Founded in 1908, this Roman Catholic parish originally served the Italian community of Central Youngstown, OH. In the following interview, La Gazzetta and Pastor Monsignor Michael J. Cariglio discuss the church's new status. La Gazzetta (LG): Thank you for w...
Columbus Day Parade celebrates Italian culture
By Mitch Hotts Italian-Americans from Macomb County will gather Saturday for a celebration of the culture, history and heritage of Italy during the Columbus Day Parade on Main Street in downtown Mount Clemens. The approximate 40-unit procession will include a variety of social clubs, businesses, pageant queens, marching bands, floats,...
Three Paisani Writers
New prose and poetry by three Italian-American writers. Friday, March 22, 2013 in the Florentine Room 7:00 p.m. Pizza, Refreshments, Light Snacks – 7:30 p.m. Poetry Reading Judith Valente was a correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, People Magazine, Chicago Public Radio, and, currently, PBS-TV. Sh...