Matteo Fabiano Presents “Tutti a Ballare”
When: April 5 — 8 p.m.April 19 — 8 p.m.May 10 — 8 p.m.May 24 — 8 p.m. Where: Caffè di Calabria — 184 Broadway, Saugus (Rt. 1 N. — Boston Market Parking lot) Read more Fonte: Bostoniano
Book captures heritage of RI Italian-Americans
"Voices of Rhode Island's Italian-Americans" is a book that's packed with wonderful stories from Rhode Islanders whose families came from Italy in search of something better. The 182-page book includes almost 300 original photographs and excerpts, and describes the hardships, hopes, determination, cooperative spirit and industriousness of thes...
Deported Veteran Seeks Pardon To Return To Connecticut
An army veteran who was deported to his native Italy is fighting to be reunited with his Connecticut family, reports WFSB-TV. Arnold Giammarco lived in the United States for 53 years. After serving in the army as a non-citizen, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.Giammarco was sent to Italy in 2012 after serving time in jail for...
6 big Columbus Weekend events in R.I., from Westerly to Woonsocket
By Channing Gray You don't have to be Italian to celebrate Columbus Day. Rhode Islanders of all stripes will be saluting the founder of America with parades, food, fireworks and fun times this weekend. Events are scheduled across the state, from Westerly to Woonsocket, where the annual Autumnfest runs from Saturday through Monday, culminating wit...
Italian Benevolent Society starts a new century
By Cindy Cantrell Like many of his fellow immigrants at the time from Capestrano, Italy, Sergio Colantonio settled in Newton after moving to the United States in 1978. More than 35 years later, he is continuing to help others retain a strong cultural identity as the new president of the Italian Benevolent Society, Filippo Corsi, based in t...
Quattro Eroi Lodge to celebrate 90th anniversary
The Quattro Eroi Lodge No. 1414 Order Sons of Italy in America, of Franklin, will celebrate its 90th anniversary on Sept. 24 at the Coachman's Lodge, 273 Wrentham Road, Bellingham. There will be a social hour from 6 to 7 p.m. with a full-course dinner to follow. Dancing will take place until 11 p.m. Music will be provided by Power Pla...
The Saints Go Marching
An oompah band played "When the Saints Go Marching In" as members of New Haven's oldest Italian-American mutual aid society carried its dollar-and-jewelry-bedecked patron through the streets of Wooster Square Sunday afternoon. It was the 114th year of the Old World-style ritual, and 73-year-old Patti Masto-Toni has participated in 73 of them. The...
Broadening the appeal of Limoncello
A yellow Fiat 500 with the vanity license plate Peel L is more than just a promotional tool for liqueur-maker Peel - it's a metaphor. The adorable Italian subcompact, now manufactured in Mexico by Chrysler, has more than doubled its U.S. sales since it was introduced in 2011. "I envision us as similar to the Fiat company," said Peel c...
Melito Irpino Boston Association’s Annual Christmas and Immaculate Conception Dinner
When: Sunday, December 7, 2014 – 1 p.m.Where: Club Italia — 175 Maplewood St., Malden MA The Melito Irpino Boston Association will hold its annual Christmas and Immaculate Conception dinner on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, at the Club Italia headquarters in Malden. A full dinner will be served at the event. Tickets are $45 per person (free for children u...
2015 Methuen Sons of Italy elections
Elections for the Lodge Officers and the Community Center Trustees will be held on Tuesday March 10, 2015 before the General Membership Meeting. Nominations for the Officers are due by Tuesday February 10, 2015 at the General Membership Meeting. The ballots for the officers of the Lodge as well as the CCT Trustees are below. These trustee...
Cent’ Anni di Musica e Cultura Italiana - A Hundred Years of Italian Music and Culture
15th Anniversary of the Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State University. All events on Wednesdays in Kent Recital Hall. FREE ADMISSION October 14, 2:30 p.m.: Screening of the film "The Man with the Golden Arm". Dr. Wayne Munson will lead the screening and presentation of director Otto Preminger's movie s...
Mario Cantone shares his irreverent humor at Ridgefield Playhouse
By Linda Tuccio-Koonz It's impossible not to laugh when Mario Cantone starts doing impressions. He's perfected everyone from Liza Minnelli to Bette Davis — not to mention all the animated characters from television's "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." He also has a unique take on just what "Rudolph" is all about. Misfit toys? Indee...