A Slice Of Italy In Enfield
This year, the Mount Carmel Italian Festival will be entering its 91st year. Despite the festival being 91 years old, it still has plenty of new festivities to offer people, including the largest collection of Dean Martin memorabilia – which is a special addition to the festival this year. "[The goal of the festival] is to carry on a cult...
Monroe Italian fest a family tradition for many
by Phyllis A.S. Boros Every August, for the past 23 years, thousands of area folk flock to St. Jude Church in Monroe for its "authentic" Italian festival. "It's the real deal," said Peter Lucia, who has volunteered at each of the church's 24 festivals. "We expect more than 10,000" at the event, which runs from Wednesday, Aug. 20, through...
Tri-Town CEO Joseph DeSantis receives award from Verrazzano Day Observance Committee
The Verrazzano Day Observance Committee, comprised of members from the Order Sons of Italy in America (Grand Lodge of Rhode Island) and Italian American War Veterans of the United States (Rhode Island division), recently honored Joseph DeSantis, CEO of Tri-Town Community Action Agency and South County Community Action Agency, as its 2015 Man of the...
Italian American group to honor Christopher Colombus in October
The Italian American Celebration and Parade Committee is honoring Christopher Columbus with a multiple days of celebration in October, including the annual parade. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Columbus Day celebrations in Hartford. In addition to the parade, there is a four-day family festival, an banquet, a wreath dedicati...
Community Conversations: Cannoli Festival coming to Leominster
By Cheryl Cuddahy I had a dream the other night that downtown Leominster was turned into a Little Italy, just for one night. For about three hours, Monument Square was filled with awesome bakeries that were selling their cannoli and pastries, while other vendors served delicious coffee with the aroma of espresso filling the air. The...
Norwalkers celebrate United Italian American Day at Heritage Wall
Clad in a red jacket, white shirt and green pants, Louisa Cappuccia proudly displayed her heritage Sunday by wearing the vibrant colors of the Italian flag.The 73-year-old Norwalk resident, who was born in Calabria, Italy, paid tribute to her native land at the United Italian American Day at the Heritage Wall on West Avenue, where dozens of others...
UNICO hosts ‘Winter Willies’ clothing drive Saturday
By Erica SchmittAny gently worn winter gear stuffed into the back of the closet is an ideal candidate for a new home this year. The Newington branch of UNICO, the largest Italian-American service organization in the U.S., is hosting its third annual Winter Willies Clothing Drive this Saturday. New or used coats, sweaters, sweatshirts,...
Sons of Italy set to honor Judge D'Ambra
The Grand Lodge of Rhode Island Order Sons of Italy In America will present its Community Service Award to Laureen D'Ambra, associate justice of the Rhode Island Family Court. The award is "for her many years of dedicated service to the children and families of Rhode Island not only as a judge but also as the former state child advocate an...
GWArc to hold Italian dinner fundraiser in Waltham
The sixth annual "Ciao Down for GWArc," a family-friendly community dinner/fundraiser is Friday, May 1. The event runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Boston/Waltham, 550 Winter St., Waltham. The event features an Italian-themed buffet dinner, musical entertainment and a photo booth. There will be a silent auction, raff...
Worcester parish seeks to raze Mount Carmel Church without delay
Our Lady of Mount Carmel-St. Ann Parish seeks a waiver that would permit the historic but crumbling Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church to be knocked down sooner rather than later, city officials said Thursday. Parish representatives will appear before the city Historical Commission June 9 to make the case for a demolition-delay waiver, which would me...
Larry DiCara Presents “Turmoil and Transition in Boston”
When: Tuesday, June 9, 2014 — 6 to 8 p.m.Where: East Boston Branch Library — 365 Bremen Street, East Boston, MA Book presentation by attorney Lawrence DiCara, former president of the Boston City Council and now one of the most influential attorneys in the Boston area. Read more Fonte: Bostoniano
Italian influence is heaviest in four Eastern states
Italian culture is stronger in four adjoining Eastern states than anywhere else in America.Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are home to the 22 U.S. markets that have the largest percentages of Italian-American residents, according to the latest federal data.The U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 American Community Survey asked respondents...