Herman Castellani named Exeter Borough’s new mayor
As he sat behind his new desk, Herman Castellani knew he was ready to tackle the task of being Exeter's new mayor. After previous mayor Cassandra Coleman-Corcoran resigned on the night of Jan. 19, Castellani was sworn in two weeks later on Feb. 3. Read more Source: http://psdispatch.com/
Italian Heritage Month Kicks Off October 1st
The annual Italian Heritage Month kickoff will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 6:00 PM at the State House, Grand Staircase. Coro Dante will be performing the American and Italian anthems and other musical selections. Attend with friends and family and show your support of October Italian Heritage Month! A proclamation by the Governor will be read....
'Call Me Guido' : Federal Appellate Judge Calabresi A Legal Giant With A Common Touch
by David Holahan Guido Calabresi, an esteemed Yale law prof and federal appellate judge, still considers himself a refugee. Guido Calabresi, who is 83, continues to do many-splendored things. He is a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, one step below the Supreme Court. He is a professor at the Yale La...
Italian-American Festival scheduled for July 29-31
The 12th annual Southington Italian-American festival will be held July 29-31 this year on the lower portion of Center Street. The Sons of Italy, Southington UNICO, and the Chamber of Commerce once again will present this year's event with traditional festivities, along with some exciting new features. Town Councilor Dawn Miceli described...
Maratona di Boston / Numeri di emergenza al Consolato Italiano di Boston
Tre morti, tra cui un bambino di 8 anni, e 141 feriti: questo il drammatico bilancio delle due esplosioni che ieri hanno funestato l'arrivo della Maratona di Boston, la gara podistica più antica del mondo dopo quella di Atene. Per aiutare i connazionali residenti a Boston o giunti in città per partecipare all'evento sportivo il Consolato i...
The Best Italian American Grandmother. Ever.
By Jen McCaffery What Rhode Islander could resist a tale of an Italian grandmother who never stopped talking, knit dubious scarves and struggled to cook for her briefly vegan grandson? Seth Lepore, a nationally touring performer who grew up in Johnston, is returning to the stage in Rhode Island to premiere Firecracker Bye Bye, a funny tear...
Order Sons of Italy Massachusetts Gearing Up for 100th Anniversary Celebration
When: Saturday, October 4, 2014Where:Demetri's Function Facility — 2 Washington Street – Route 1, Foxboro, MA The Sons of Italy's Grand Lodge of Massachusetts is getting ready to celebrate 100 years since its inception on October 4, 2014, at Demetri's Function in Foxborough.The black tie gala will begin with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., followed by...
Douglas Gladstone: Recognition sought for stonecarver
United States Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont needs to put on his cowl and cape and help the late Luigi Del Bianco. Leahy, who reportedly learned to read when he was 4 years old, says he can quote Batman comic books of 40 to 50 years ago. Read more Source: http://vtdigger.org/
Struppa inaugurated as president with praise and Prosecco
After 25 years as president, Jim Doti passed the proverbial torch down to former chancellor Daniele Struppa in the Musco Center Sept. 30, with discussions about academics, Italian culture and religion, followed by a Prosecco toast. Struppa was inaugurated as Chapman's 13th president in a sold-out ceremony, with 1,044 people in attendance.&...
Italiani all'estero - dagli Stati Uniti - iniziativa solidarieta': calling all Italians donatori midollo osseo
Giovedi 15 novembre, a Boston, è stata organizzata una raccolta di iscrizioni al registro dei donatori di midollo osseo, presso i locali dell'Associazione Gizio, diretta da Domenico Susi. L'evento e' stato organizzato in collaborazione con l'Associazione "Amici di Giovanni Guglielmo" per aiutare due pazienti italiani, la cui malattia può essere sco...
A Controversial Identity: Italy and its Recent Cinema
Il 19 e 20 Aprile 2013, il Film Studies e l’Italian Department di Yale, in collaborazione con il Whitney Humanities center, organizzano un convegno internazionale di studi dedicato a “A Controversial Identity: Italy and its Recent Cinema.”
Joe Pace inspires book character
by Nick Malfitano Saugus - Local businessman Joe Pace is the inspiration for a character in the book "Tonino: The Adventures of a Boy/Cricket from Boston's North End," written by entomologist and University of Massachusetts at Amherst professor John G. Stoffolano, Jr. Stoffolano's tale revolves around a young boy/cricket creature named To...