Emigrazione Renazzese negli Usa: presentato il volume "nulla osta per il mondo"
E' stato presentato nei giorni scorsi, in occasione dell'intitolazione di una piazza di Renazzo a coloro che sono emigrati a Plymouth (USA), il volume "Nulla osta per il mondo" risultato di uno studio approfondito sull'emigrazione da Renazzo, frazione del Comune di Cento (FE), verso gli Stati Uniti che è stato svolto dagli studiosi Gian Paolo Borgh...
Stamford's Italian Center Continues To Play Vital Role In The Community
by Robyn Blosio Bova The Italian Center on 1620 Newfield Ave. in Stamford, founded in 1909, was started to assist newly arrived immigrants who were adjusting to life in America. Today, the Italian Center is a very large facility on more than 28 acres with four pools, miniature golf, playground, gymnasium, fitness center, tennis and platfo...
OSIA Holds Grand Lodge Of Massachusetts’ 101st State Convention
by Carla Balzano The Order Sons of Italy in America hosted The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts' 101st State Convention from June 11 to June 14. This year, the annual convention took place at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Many attended the event, including the organization's newly elected officers. Among...
October is Italian American Hertiage Month
Tuesday, October 13th at 7 p.m.- Frank Sinatra 100th Birthday Musical Celebration. Join Rich Moran and his trio for a tribute to Sinatra's musical legacy with a diverse selection of songs from throughout his career. Click here to register.stop by the Reference Desk or call 203-239-5803 to sign up. Monday, October 19th at 7 p.m. -Italy a Cu...
Da Vinci – The Genius exhibit at Museum of Science (opens Oct. 23)
When: Opens Oct. 23, 2016Where: Museum of Science — 1 Science Park, Boston, MA Rediscover the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci in the most comprehensive exhibition on the Renaissance master to tour the world. Created by Grande Exhibitions with the assistance of the Museo Leonardo da Vinci in Rome and a number of experts in Italy and France, this exhibi...
Tri-Town’s DeSantis receives 2015 Man of the Year Award from Verrazzano Day Committee
Tri-Town and South County Community Action Agency CEO Joseph DeSantis formally received the 2015 Man of the Year Award from the Verrazzano Day Observance Committee during a banquet held in his honor at Venus de Milo in Swansea, Mass., on May 16. Nearly 300 guests attended the 54th annual event, which also included presentations of proclama...
St. Peter's Fiesta 2014: History and heritage
By Ray Lamont It is, first and foremost, a religious celebration, with an outdoor Mass and processions paying tribute to the patron saint of fishermen. It is also very much a family celebration, with many Gloucester natives returning to the city of their roots for last full week of June to reconnect with family and friends. ...
Crowdfunding for a documentary: Boston's North End
Boston's North End tells the story of this famous Italian American neighborhood, from the arrival of the first Italian immigrants to the present.This campaign is seeking funds to complete a documentary in progress about the history of the Italian North End. We have already received close to $30,000 in funding, including $10,000 grant from the James...
Italian tenor Luciano Lamonarca presents the Saint Pio Foundation
Founded in 2013 by Luciano Lamonarca and Jere Palazzolo, the Saint Pio Foundation carries out several interesting initiatives that involve an increasing number of members and supporters. In this interview, Maestro Lamonarca offers an insight into the main activities and objectives of the Foundation. Read more Fonte: L'italo-Ameri...
Mt. Carmel Church at center of Italian Festival
Since the cornerstone was laid in 1927, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 28 Mulberry St. has been serving the community; in particular, it has served as a home base, of sorts, for the Italian community. As decades have passed, the church has suffered a number of woes, including potentially serious structural issues that need to be addressed. ...
La giostra cavalleresca sfila al Columbus day negli States
La Giostra cavalleresca di Sulmona sfilerà al "Columbus day" in America, su iniziativa del famoso chef e imprenditore italoamericano di origini sulmonesi residente a Boston, il cavaliere Filippo Frattaroli, come aveva annunciato lo scorso Agosto, in occasione della consegna di una Targa in suo onore, da parte del popolo della Giostra, per quanto fa...
Book event: Voices of Rhode Island's Italian Americans
by AnneMarie D'Attelo Thursday, September 12, 2013, 6:30 PMRogers Free Public Library, Herreshoff Community Room,525 Hope Street, Bristol, RI A presentation by the Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island that will highlight excerpts from its recently published book: Voices of Rhode Island's Italian Americans. This huge...