Italian American Cultural Society Announces Construction of New Clubhouse in Clinton Township, Michigan
The Italian American Cultural Society (IACS) proudly announces the construction of its new Clubhouse, a long-cherished dream that is now becoming a reality. More than just a building, this Clubhouse will serve as a vibrant home where Italian culture thrives, traditions continue, and future generations come together to celebrate their heritage. "I a...
Allegretti steps up to Arcolian presidency
During her senior year at the UIC College of Dentistry, Dr. Lauren Allegretti was granted a scholarship from the Arcolian Dental Arts Society. She joined the society after graduating residency in 2016, became a board member in 2020 and now will ascend to be the society’s president this April. “It’s cool,” Allegretti says. “It feels very full circle...
Restored Tintoretto paintings to premiere in USA at Cincinnati Art Museum
In the early 1550s, Renaissance painter Jacopo Tintoretto (1518–1594) made a series of paintings for the Scuola della Trinità in Venice depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis. Now, after a year-long study and restoration project, three of these paintings— The Creation of the Animals, The Temptation of Adam, and Cain and Abel—will be shown togeth...
UNICO National Celebrates Italian American Community at Mid-Year Meeting in Chicago Metropolitan and Prepares for Upcoming 102nd Annual Convention
UNICO National celebrated the achievements and contributions of Italian Americans at its Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting and Presidential Awards Banquet. The special event was held in the Chicago suburbs of Rosemont, Illinois on March 8, 2025 where two distinctly accomplished Italian Americans were honored. The Guglielmo Marconi Science Award w...
The Piave Club & Its History in the Capital City of Ohio
The Piave Club of Columbus, Ohio, established in 1919 by American men of Italian heritage, is Central Ohio’s oldest Italian American social and service organization. In 2019, the club proudly celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of tradition and community engagement. Named after the Piave River, a historic site in northeast Italy, th...
The Buckinghams’ dynamic Italian-American duo
1967 was quite the year in pop music history. Elvis and Priscilla got married. Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd and The Doors all released their debut albums. The Aretha Franklin anthem “Respect” hit the airwaves. And The Buckinghams charted five Top 40 hits that to this day remain fan favorites. Undone by the British Invasion, the band broke up in 1970. B...
Italian Festival To Honor Beau Catalano as Italian-American of the Year
The Undo’s Family Restaurants founding partner, who created the taste of the restaurant’s signature bread and salad dishes, was named the 2025 Italian American of the Year on Thursday by the Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Board. Beau Catalano received the honor during a ceremonial dinner with friends, family and Italian Heritag...
The power to move mountains
“Many hands make light work,” the Old Testament tells us, and that time-honored proverb is as true today as it was when the Jewish people rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls 2,500 years ago. For proof of that, you need look no further than Casa Italia during the holiday season. As many of you know, the village of Stone Park bought the property on which the C...
Insights in History - Traditions and Progress: Italian Americans in Northern Indiana
Wednesday March 5. 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST. The History Museum - 897 W. Thomas Street, South Bend, IN 46601. Joe Agostino and colleagues discuss the history, heritage, and contributions of local Italian Americans. Joe is one of several members of local Italian American clubs that provided substantial assistance to The History Museum’s exhibit Traditi...
IAPC to honor trio of titans at heritage event
The Italian American Political Coalition will present Judge Lisa Marino with its Public Service Leadership Award, Melrose Park Mayor Ronald Serpico with its William Paca Award and Patrick Santoro with its Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual Heritage Celebration on March 6 at The Elmcrest Banquets in Elmwood Park. To make reservations, call 708...
Italian American group says Chicago Columbus statues need to be reinstalled as expressions of art
Back in 2020, then-Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had three statues of Christopher Columbus removed in Chicago. For all the time since, Italian American groups in the city have been fighting to put them back. They continue to do so, and now call the removal of the statues "selective censorship." A few weeks ago, there was an uproar at City Hall over...
Making connections
Never underestimate the power of one person to make a difference, especially if that person has the vision, drive and reach of Pat Capriati. In a matter of months, Capriati was able to conjure an American-Italian Sister Cities relationship out of thin air, bringing together good people on both sides of the Atlantic who otherwise never would have me...