Exhibit Celebrates Life and Art of Prof. Enrico Pinardi (1934-2021)
This exhibit runs from October 3-25 at Bannister Gallery at Rhode Island College (600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI), with an opening reception on Thursday, October 3, from 4-7 p.m. The late Enrico Vittorio Pinardi, known to his friends, family and students as “Henry,” was a nationally acclaimed artist and professor of art who taught at RIC...
IAOVC Elects New Hampshire Governor & State Legislature to Hall of Fame for Preserving Columbus Day by State Law
The Italian American One Voice Coalition (“IAOVC”), America’s largest independent Italian American anti-bias organization, has elected the New Hampshire State Legislature and Governor Chris Sununu to its “IAOVC Hall of Fame” for passage of HB 1014, which mandates, by state law, that cities and towns are now required to recognize Columbus Day on the...
New Saint Padre Pio statue unveiled at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church celebrated the Italian ‘Saint Padre Pio’ by unveiling a new statue on Sunday. After mass, there was a procession with an Italian marching band through the streets of the South End, followed by a reception at the Italian Club on Winthrop Street. We spoke with Salvatore Circosta, president of the Springfield Sons and D...
Norwich committee names Italians of the Year for 2024: Who are they?
The Norwich Italian American Heritage and Cultural Committee named Michael Gualtieri and Elizabeth Wigfield as the Italians of the Year for 2024, according to a press release. Since 1993, the organization has honored two individuals of Italian descent, living in the Greater Norwich area, who have served the Italian community through deeds and actio...
NH law forces Columbus Day to be recognized by cities, towns that replaced it
Cities and towns in New Hampshire are now required by state law to recognize Columbus Day, shining a fresh spotlight on the controversy between the holiday and Indigenous People’s Day.House Bill 1014, signed by Gov. Chris Sununu in July, mandates New Hampshire civics classroom instruction include information on state laws governing elections and vo...
Boston Columbus statue finds permanent home!
The North End Christopher Columbus statue has now been permanently relocated to the Peace Garden at St. Leonard of Port Maurice Parish in the North End. The IAA wishes to extend a very special thank you to St. Leonard's pastor, Fr. Michael Della Penna, OFM, the Knights of Columbus, and all those involved with protecting this beautiful work of art h...
Feast of the Three Saints: Tradition with a few tweaks
Tradition reigns at the Feast of the Three Saints even when organizers slide changes into the three-day festival, summer’s last hurrah in Lawrence, MA, the Immigrant City. Take this year, the 101st Feast, it starts on Friday, the start of the Labor Day weekend, as it always does, at City Hall’s steps with opening remarks, flags and a parade. But th...
Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian nears 100th time bringing a taste of Italy to East Cambridge (MA)
For many in Cambridge – a college town – late summer heralds the return of students to the city. Families, teachers and students seek a last gasp of freedom before a return to the fall routine, and those who thrive on the warm temperatures and long days of summer coming slowly to terms with the reappearance of all things pumpkin spice. Late summer...
Monday August 26th, the stunning Frecce Tricolori will be flying over Boston!
Here we are Boston! The final countdown has begun! Next week, on Monday August 26th, the stunning Frecce Tricolori will be flying over Boston! The breathtaking display can be followed from the City Center by looking at the sky in the afternoon between 3pm and 4.30pm.The Frecce will also flying over Newport, RI, in the morning between 11am and 12.30...
Saint Anthony’s Feast in Boston’s North End kicks off with tighter security
Officials are stepping up security for the annual Saint Anthony’s Feast in Boston’s North End this year. The security increase comes after several reports of underage drinking at last year’s celebration. The festival begins Thursday and runs through Sunday night, and organizers are preparing to enforce new protocols. “What we’re trying to do is mak...
Criscuolo Invites All to SGMG 10th Annual Italian Festival
St. George Men’s Group member Paul Criscuolo is excited to help spread the news about the SGMG Italian Festival, ready to celebrate its 10th year in Guilford (CT) as the shoreline’s favorite Italian fest on Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. Located behind St. George Catholic Church at 33 Whitfield Street, this year’s fest features two family f...
Carabetta Cares 1st Annual Golf Tournament
Join us on October 4th for the 1st Annual Carabetta Cares Golf Tournament! All proceeds go to helping children & their families in our community. 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Meriden, 688 Westfield Rd, Meriden, CT 06450. RSVP here Carabetta Cares Inc. has collected & distributed toys to many boys & girls throughout Connecticut. This year the organization wil...